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Generic Name: hydromorphone (oral) (HYE droe MOR fone)
Brand Name: Dilaudid, Dilaudid-5, Exalgo
What is hydromorphone?
Hydromorphone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
Hydromorphone is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
The extended-release form of this medicine is for around-the-clock treatment of moderate to severe pain. This form of hydromorphone is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
Hydromorphone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about hydromorphone?
Hydromorphone can slow or stop your breathing. Never use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Do not crush, break, or open an extended-release pill. Swallow it whole to avoid exposure to a potentially fatal dose. Hydromorphone may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
MISUSE OF NARCOTIC MEDICATION CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Hydromorphone may cause life-threatening addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a newborn.
Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with hydromorphone.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using hydromorphone?
You should not take this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to hydromorphone or other narcotic medicines, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems;
a blockage in your stomach or intestines; or
a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus.
Do not use hydromorphone if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
You may not be able to take hydromorphone if you are NOT already being treated with a similar opioid (narcotic) pain medicine and are tolerant to it. Talk with your doctor if you are not sure you are opioid-tolerant.
To make sure hydromorphone is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
any type of breathing problem or lung disease;
a history of head injury, brain tumor, or seizures;
a history of drug abuse, alcohol addiction, or mental illness;
urination problems;
liver or kidney disease;
sulfite allergy;
Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders; or
problems with your gallbladder, pancreas, or thyroid.
Hydromorphone is more likely to cause breathing problems in older adults and people who are severely ill, malnourished, or otherwise debilitated.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether hydromorphone will harm an unborn baby. Hydromorphone may cause breathing problems, behavior changes, or life-threatening addiction and withdrawal symptoms in your newborn if you use the medication during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
Hydromorphone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using hydromorphone.
How should I use hydromorphone?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Hydromorphone can slow or stop your breathing, especially when you start using this medicine or whenever your dose is changed. Never use hydromorphone in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
Hydromorphone may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE OF NARCOTIC MEDICATION CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Selling or giving away hydromorphone is against the law.
Do not crush, break, or open an extended-release pill. Swallow it whole to avoid exposure to a potentially fatal dose.
Stop taking all other around-the-clock narcotic pain medications when you start taking hydromorphone.
Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Do not stop using hydromorphone suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using hydromorphone.
Never crush or break a hydromorphone pill to inhale the powder or mix it into a liquid to inject the drug into your vein. This practice has resulted in death with the misuse of hydromorphone and similar prescription drugs.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Throw away any unused liquid after 90 days.
Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Hydromorphone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
After you have stopped using this medication, flush any unused pills or liquid down the toilet.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since hydromorphone is used for pain, you are not likely to miss a dose. Skip any missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. A hydromorphone overdose can be fatal, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Overdose symptoms may include slow breathing and heart rate, severe drowsiness, muscle weakness, cold and clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, and fainting.
What should I avoid while using hydromorphone?
Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with hydromorphone. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol.
This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how hydromorphone will affect you. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.
Hydromorphone side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
weak or shallow breathing;
confusion, feelings of extreme happiness or sadness;
severe weakness or drowsiness; or
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.
Common side effects may include:
constipation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
dizziness, drowsiness;
headache, tired feeling;
dry mouth; or
sweating, mild itching.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Hydromorphone dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Pain:
Doses should be titrated to appropriate analgesic effects while minimizing adverse effects. When changing routes of administration, it should be noted that oral doses are less than one-half as effective as parenteral doses. Oral doses may be only one fifth as effective as parenteral doses.
Recommended dose:
Oral liquid: 2.5 to 10 mL every 3 to 6 hours, increasing gradually
Oral tablets: 2 to 4 mg every 4 to 6 hours, increasing gradually
Chronic pain: Oral: Patients taking opioids chronically may become tolerant and require doses higher than the usual dosage range to maintain the desired effect. Tolerance can be managed by appropriate dose titration. There is no optimal or maximal dose for hydromorphone in chronic pain. The appropriate dose is one that relieves pain throughout its dosing interval without causing unmanageable side effects.
IV: Care should be taken to avoid dosing errors due to confusion between the different concentrations and between mg and mL. Hydromorphone HP injection should never be administered to opioid-naïve patients.
Subcutaneous or IM initial dose: 0.2 to 1 mg given slowly every 2 to 3 hours as needed (Lower doses may be used in opioid-naïve patients)
IV initial dose: 0.2 to 1 mg every 2 to 3 hours (given slowly over at least 2 to 3 minutes). The initial dose should be reduced in the elderly or debilitated and may be lowered to 0.2 mg.
Hydromorphone extended release tablets:
Hydromorphone extended release tablets are indicated for opioid tolerant patients only. Patient must not be started on hydromorphone extended release tablets as their first opioid.
Hydromorphone extended release tablets should be swallowed whole and should not be broken, crushed, dissolved, or chewed before swallowing. The tablets are to be administered every 24 hours with or without food.
The dose range of hydromorphone extended release tablets studied in clinical trials is 8 mg to 64 mg.
Patients receiving oral immediate-release hydromorphone may be converted to hydromorphone extended release tablets by administering a starting dose equivalent to the patient's total daily oral hydromorphone dose, taken once daily. The dose of hydromorphone extended release tablets can be titrated every 3 to 4 days until adequate pain relief with tolerable side effects has been achieved.
It is critical to accurately initiate the dosing regimen individually for each patient. Overestimating the hydromorphone extended release tablets dose when converting patients from another opioid medication can result in fatal overdose with the first dose. In the selection of the initial dose of hydromorphone extended release tablets, the following should be noted:
-the daily dose, potency, and specific characteristics of the opioid the patient has been taking previously;
-the reliability of the relative potency estimate used to calculate the equivalent hydromorphone dose needed;
-the patient's degree of opioid tolerance;
-the age, general condition, and medical status of the patient;
-concurrent non-opioid analgesics and other medications, such as those with central nervous system activity;
-the type and severity of the patient pain;
-the balance between pain control and adverse effects;
-risk factors for abuse, addiction, or diversion, including a prior history of abuse, addiction, or diversion.
Dosing recommendations, therefore, can only be considered as suggested approaches to what is actually a series of clinical decisions over time in the management of the pain of each individual patient.
Conversion from oral opioids to hydromorphone extended release tablets:
For conversion from other opioids to hydromorphone extended release tablets, physicians and other healthcare professionals are advised to refer to published relative potency data, keeping in mind that conversion ratios are only approximate. In general, therapy with hydromorphone extended release tablets should be started by administering 50% of the calculated total daily dose of hydromorphone extended release tablets every 24 hours. The initial dose of hydromorphone extended release tablets can be titrated until adequate pain relief with tolerable side effects has been achieved.
Conversion from transdermal fentanyl to hydromorphone extended release tablets:
Eighteen hours following the removal of the transdermal fentanyl patch, hydromorphone extended release tablets treatment can be initiated. For each 25 mcg/hr fentanyl transdermal dose the equianalgesic dose of hydromorphone extended release tablets is 12 mg every 24 hours. An appropriate starting dose of hydromorphone extended release tablets is 50% of the calculated total daily dose every 24 hours.
Individualization of Dosage:
Once therapy is initiated, assess pain relief and other opioid adverse reactions frequently.
Titrate patients to adequate analgesia with dose increases not more often than every 3 to 4 days, in order to attain steady-state plasma concentrations of hydromorphone at each dose.
As a guideline, consider dosage increases of 25% to 50% of the current daily dose of hydromorphone extended release tablets for each titration step.
If more than two doses of rescue medication are needed within a 24 hour period for two consecutive days, the dose of hydromorphone extended release tablets may need to be titrated upward.
Administer hydromorphone extended release tablets no more frequently than every 24 hours.
During periods of changing analgesic requirements, including initial titration, maintain frequent contact between physician, other members of the healthcare team, the patient and the caregiver/family.
Maintenance of Therapy:
During chronic therapy with hydromorphone extended release tablets, assess the continued need for around-the-clock opioid therapy periodically. Continue to assess patients for their clinical risks for opioid abuse, addiction, or diversion particularly with high-dose formulations. If patients need to titrate while on maintenance therapy, follow the same method outlined above to reestablish pain control.
What other drugs will affect hydromorphone?
Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before taking hydromorphone with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
Other drugs may interact with hydromorphone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
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Where can I get more information?
- Your pharmacist can provide more information about hydromorphone.
- Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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Another Reason to Distrust the Internet
- Posted by Johanna on September 13, 2006 at 4:54 pm
- Category: LinkBlogging
This Escapist magazine article talks to an "Online Guerilla Marketer", or someone hired to lie to you about who they are so they can sell you products.
I miss the good old days, when people lied to you because they wanted you to think they weren't a nerd. (In the good old days, everyone online was a nerd.)
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- Lyle Says:
September 13, 2006 at 7:00 PMI've heard about this before… I wonder how they made the ROI good. It seems it would take a lot of investment, since (at least in the cases I heard of) it sounds like a decent amount of time is spent just building credibility (even if that's done by creating a history of message board posts with less than twenty words each).

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You may have heard of the Occasionography business opportunity in Small Business Opportunity magazines or in the emails from Franchise.com, that's where I heard of them anyway. And after seeing enough ads, I took the bait and ordered the kit.
If you have not heard of Occasionagraphy, let me give you a brief overview of what it's about. As an Occasionography consultant you are authorized to sell personalized candy bar wrappers, water bottle wrappers,matchboxes and invitations. You need a laser printer ,black is fine but color is better. You can buy the start up kit for $395 or $295. You kit includes a business manual for operations, 10 thick product catalogs and plenty of samples, one with your name on it!
I'm on the fence on whether the pricing for this start up package is reasonable.
I found the business manual to be very thorough and with a lot of practical ideas for acquiring customers. Such as contacting parent teacher associations who may want personalization products for graduation ceremonies and other events. Marketing doesn't have to be expensive. The manual suggested sending out letters to schools,churches and event planners. You could even team up with an event planner or use this as an add-on business.
For personal reasons I did not get to market this product. I don't think it's a scam. But something to be concerned with is that when you have an order, it may take time to order the needed materials from the company. In the beginning they will give you an opportunity to buy a bunch of the wrappers and things so that you can quickly fill orders when they come. Those start up packages cost several hundred dollars, so that is another cost to consider.
Overall I think you can make money with this even though I did not work it myself. It's an easy enough sale and you can start with a family event like a baby or bridal shower and not be embarrassed of offering your services.


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Longview, TX (City of Longview) — City of Longview offices will be closed Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday. All City offices will resume regular business hours Monday, April 1.
However, garbage collection will remain on regular schedule on Friday. The Compost Site will be closed Friday, March 29, but will be open Saturday, March 31.
The Longview Public Library and the library book drop will be closed Friday, March 29 – Sunday, March 31.
The Parks and Recreation office, Green Street Recreation Center, Broughton Recreation Center, and Paula Martin Jones Recreation Center will also be closed Friday, March 29 – Sunday, March 31.
Longview Transit, the public bus transportation system, will operate on regular schedule during the holiday.
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Polar bears in remote north have high levels of toxic pollutants
The 2500 polar bears that roam Norway's isolated Svalbard have some of the highest levels of toxic organic pollutants of any animal on the planet.
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In fact, the 2500 polar bears that roam Norway's remote Svalbard have some of the highest levels of toxic organic pollutants of any animal on the planet, professor Bjørn Munro Jenssen of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found in his research.
"These contaminants are bio-accumulated and bio-magnified up the food chain," said Jenssen in an interview with German broadcaster Deutsche Welle. "So the higher you are in the food chain, the higher are the contaminants."
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Posted by sandi on 6/10/2012, 7:29 pm
Oh, boy, been checking the boards.
I am having rotator cuff surgery in a couple of weeks, three tendons in right shoulder will be anchored. I am straight out, farm , chickens,
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2011 Honda Ridgeline Review and Prices
Price: $29,680 - $37,610
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2011 Honda Ridgeline Buying Advice
The 2011 Honda Ridgeline is the best truck for you if you think outside the pickup box.
The 2011 Honda Ridgeline carries over unchanged from the 2010 Honda Ridgeline. It continues as a one-of-a-kind pickup, rejecting the truck-traditional body-on-frame formula for car-type unibody engineering. The 2011 Ridgeline is usefully strong, cleverly versatile, remarkably comfortable, and wincingly ugly.
Should you buy the 2011 Honda Ridgeline or wait for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline? Buy a 2011 Honda Ridgeline. No reason to wait when great deals are available and no big changes are afoot for model-year 2012. Plus, choosing a 2012 Ridgeline shoves you one year closer to this pickup's approaching redesign, meaning a shorter shelf life for its engineering and features.
2011 Honda Ridgeline Changes back to top
Styling: Competitors offer lower-cost regular- and extended-cab bodies and a choice of bed lengths up to 6 feet. By contrast, the 2011 Ridgeline continues with the single crew-cab body and 5-foot-long cargo bed it's had since its model-year 2006 introduction. It also keeps the styling that suggests this merely is a crossover SUV that's strapped on a short cargo box. In reality, Ridgeline's unibody structure integrates a very rigid boxed frame. This Honda feels as solid as any body-on-frame rival. OK, there's no denying the ungainly styling. Particularly homely are the hindquarters, where the unusually high-walled cargo box blends seamlessly into the sheet metal of the cab. Absent is the gap that's a hidebound element of traditional pickups. But those high bed walls add strength and aid aerodynamics. The cargo bed is just 5-feet long – among the shortest in pickup land. But that helps keep Ridgeline's overall length shorter than that of most compact-class crew-cabs, so it's easier to garage. And no rival has a below-floor trunk. Ridgeline's lockable compartment hides a functional 8.5 cubic feet of storage space. The 2011 Ridgeline also is the only pickup with a dual-action tailgate; it hinges down and opens to the side. Ridgeline's sedan-like greenhouse and low hood line also defy old-school pickup custom. The high-hat cab pays off with full-size-pickup-caliber front-seat room and with rear-seat accommodations that go far beyond those of any compact pickup and into midsize-SUV territory. And while the sloping hood line and nerdy grille erase any notion of fist-in-your face styling, they pay off in great forward visibility. The 2011 Ridgeline returns in four levels of trim: base RT, better-equipped RTS, leather-upholstered RTL, and top-line RTL with navigation. There's little to differentiate them visually, though the RTS has 17-inch alloy wheels and body-color trim to the RT's 17-inch steel wheels and dark trim. And RTLs have 18-inch alloy wheels and fog lamps.
Mechanical: The 2011 Ridgeline continues its renegade ways as the only pickup with front and rear independent suspension. Borrowing some of the engineering acumen Honda applies to its similarly size Pilot crossover SUV, Ridgeline's independent suspension gives it the sharpest handling and most compliant ride of any small truck. Conventional wisdom says a separate frame and a solid rear axle are essential for good load-carrying ability, but credit Honda with providing Ridgeline a payload capacity of around 1,500 pounds, among the best of any compact crew cab. Just as the cab and bed choice is one-size-fits-all, so is Ridgeline's allegiance a single powertrain -- and that's unchanged for 2011. The sole engine/transmission combo is the same 250-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 and five-speed automatic found in the Pilot. Acceleration is lively and smooth. Like Pilot – but unlike any other pickup -- Ridgeline is essentially a front-wheel-drive vehicle; all other pickups are based on rear-wheel-drive designs. Ridgeline actually comes standard with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system that normally runs in front-wheel-drive but can redirect power to the rear wheels during acceleration and low-traction conditions. Rival pickups have on-demand four-wheel-drive (4wd) systems that include low-ranging gearing for serious off-road driving. Ridgeline isn't intended as a hard-core bolder basher, but it does provide added grip via an instrument-panel button that locks in power to the rear wheels at up to 18 mph. And unlike competitors' 4wd systems, which can't be left engaged on dry pavement without risking drivetrain wear, Ridgeline's AWD engages automatically on any surface without requiring driver intervention. The 2011 Ridgeline's 5,000-towing capacity compares favorably with that of any crew-cab V-6 compact pickup. Standard equipment for towing includes an integrated tow hitch, transmission and oil coolers, heavy duty brakes, and dual radiator fans. Also standard are four-wheel disc brakes with antilock capability and for more controlled stops and an antiskid system to mitigate sideways slides.
Features: The 2011 Honda Ridgeline returns with a long list of standard and optional features but, per Honda custom, it doesn't offer individual options. Rather, Honda compels you to ascend the model line to acquire additional amenities. That doesn't seem to be much of a problem for Ridgeline buyers: Honda says the best-selling model in the line is the generously equipped RTL, which is priced around $35,000. Standard on each 2011 Ridgeline are head-protecting curtain side airbags for both seating rows; they deploy in side collisions or when sensors detect an impending rollover. Also included on every trim level is a trip computer that calculates instantaneous and average fuel economy; air conditioning; tilt steering wheel; power windows and locks; a power sliding rear window; cruise control; keyless entry; and a 60/40 split lift-up rear seat with under-seat storage. The 2011 Ridgeline RTS adds to the RT alloy wheels; body-color door handles; painted inner grille surfaces; dual-zone automatic climate control; an eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar support; deep-tint windows; and all-weather floor mats. The 2011 Ridgeline RTL adds to the RTS the 18-inch alloys and fog lights, plus leather upholstery with heated front seats, a moonroof, remote garage-door controls, carpeted floor mats, and a compass in the rearview mirror. A satellite-linked navigation system with voice recognition is available only on the RTL; it includes Bluetooth cell-phone linking and a backup camera. The Ridgeline RT's audio system is a six-speaker, 100-watt unit with a single-disc CD player. Other 2011 Ridgeline models have a seven-speaker 160-watt system with subwoofer and six-disc in-dash changer, plus steering wheel audio controls and an auxiliary input jack. RTL models add XM satellite radio, but a USB interface for iPods is unavailable.
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The 2011 Honda Ridgeline prices range from $29,680-$37,610. (Prices in this review include the manufacturer's destination fee; Honda's fee for the 2011 Ridgeline is $780.) The 2011 Ridgeline prices represent a modest increase over 2010 Ridgeline prices, with the RT model increasing by $450 but all other versions up just $50. Honda, however, tacks on an additional $70 to the 2011 destination fee.
Honda says the $450 bump for the 2011 Ridgeline RT essentially recoups the price decrease placed on the 2010 version of this model, when the automaker hoped to spur sales from value-conscious shoppers. That strategy didn't yield results. Buyers continued to favor the more expensive models in the line and so the price of the 2011 RT was brought back into step with that of other Ridgelines.
Judged strictly on base prices, the 2011 Ridgeline continues to be more expensive than most compact pickups and as costly as some full-size pickups. It's important to note, though, that Ridgeline's "base" pricing reflects this truck's relatively high-level of standard specification and the absence of stand-alone options. Equip a rival crew cab with four-wheel drive, automatic transmission, an engine roughly equivalent to Ridgeline's 250-horsepower V-6, and any price gap closes rapidly.
The 2011 Honda Ridgeline RT is priced at $29,680 and the 2011 Honda Ridgeline RTS is priced at $32,385.
Price for the 2011 Ridgeline RTL is $35,260 and the 2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL with the navigation system is priced at $37,610.
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The 2011 Honda Ridgeline fuel-economy ratings are unchanged from 2010 levels.
All Ridgelines rate 15/20 mpg city/highway and are tuned to run on 87-octane gas. These figures are about par for a compact crew cab with a V-6 engine and four-wheel drive.
2011 Honda Ridgeline Release Date back to top
The 2011 Honda Ridgeline went on sale in July 2010.
What's next for the 2011 Honda Ridgeline back to top
Ridgeline has never been a big seller, but this family-friendly pickup gives Honda a presence in a vehicle class without requiring significant additional development costs, so all signs point to the automaker fielding a second-generation version.
No manufacturer is better than Honda at keeping future plans secret, however, so the crystal ball is cloudy. Honda's product cadence suggests the second-generation Ridgeline will be launched as a 2012 model, but our sources say it won't arrive before mid 2012 as a model-year 2013 vehicle.
Details of its design also are subject to debate. Despite favorable reviews and good showings in comparison tests against traditional compact pickups, Ridgeline has never achieved much acceptance beyond a rather narrow band of buyers who recognize its virtues and don't feel a need for anything more overtly rugged – or more macho-looking.
Nonetheless, expect the second-generation Ridgeline to look a little tougher than today's model. Honda won't abandon the basic formula of reinforced-unibody construction and all-independent suspension, however. Alternative cab styles and perhaps more cargo-bed choices are possible in an effort to broaden its market appeal. A four-cylinder engine could supplement the V-6, but write off notions of a V-8.
The four-cylinder engine would benefit fuel economy. So would putting the next-generation Ridgeline on a diet. At some 4,500 pounds, it's among the heavier compact crew cabs, and some sources say Honda wants to trim at least 400 pounds as part of any redesign.
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Toyota Tacoma: Since Ridgeline comes only as a four-door crew cab, we'll limit the competitive set to that configuration. This eliminates the popular Ford Ranger, which doesn't offer a crew cab. No list of rivals can ignore the Tacoma, which offers regular-, extended-, and crew-cabs and is by far the top-selling compact pickup in America. With its celebrated off-road ruggedness and tough-guy styling, Tacoma represents a polar opposite to the Ridgeline. Choice is good. Tacoma could be redesigned as early as model-year 2012, but our sources say its next-generation won't come before model-year 2014.
Dodge Dakota: Really a midsize pickup and the best Ridgeline rival for cabin space other than a full-size pickup. Reasonably refined, as well, and boasts baby-Ram styling, generous payload capacity, and an available V-8 engine. The downside is an uncertain future. Some sources say production will end during calendar 2011, and the willingness of Chrysler's new Fiat ownership to invest in a replacement is in doubt.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac: As essentially an Explorer SUV wearing an abbreviated cargo bed, this crew-cab-only pickup is close to Ridgeline in concept. It is body-on-frame, rear-drive biased, and is available with a V-8, though. Its styling is appealing, too. But act quickly if you're interested. Sources say the Sport Trac will be discontinued when the next-generation Explorer switches to unibody construction for model-year 2011.


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Leading scientists present their research findings about air pollution and climate change
- Seminars are presented at the Cal/EPA Building in Sacramento and the Haagen-Smit Laboratory in El Monte, California, and are open to the public.
- For those who cannot attend the presentation in person, the seminars will be WEBCAST.
- Sign up here for the Seminars List Serve to receive notices of upcoming presentations.
- Also view our Chair's Lecture Series website.
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- Edward Arens, Ph.D., Hui Zhang, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
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Quantifying the Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Co-Benefits of Green Buildings | 12/17/14 | Eisenstein, William | University of California, Berkeley | Climate Change |
The CoolCalifornia City Challenge: A Statewide Program to Enable Low Carbon Communities | 01/08/15 | Kammen, Daniel | University of California, Berkeley | Climate Change |
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The Department of Health and Human Services delayed the implementation of the ANSI 5010 to March 1, 2012, from its original Jan. 1, 2012, date. The ANSI 5010 is the new version of the standards for HIPAA-covered electronic transactions, including electronic billing.Pinnacol works with three EDI vendors: ENS Ingenix, SSI, and Emdeon – and our system is ready to accept electronic bills in the ANSI 5010 format. To ensure that your bills will continue to be routed to Pinnacol electronically, please complete ANSI 5010 testing with your respective EDI vendor or vendors if your process involves more than one EDI vendor. Keep in mind that some billing rules for workers' compensation services are different. Certain edits need to be bypassed by your EDI vendor(s) so they don't reject your bills. Some of these edits include the subscriber information and verification for codes.
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The most important way to reduce the spread of infections is hand washing - always wash regularly with soap and water. Also important is to get a vaccine for those infections and viruses that have one, when available.
See the OSH Answers Hand Washing - Reducing the Risk of Common Infections for more details.
This OSH Answers document will discuss other methods beyond hand washing that can also help to slow or stop the spread of infections.
Ways you can reduce or slow the spread of infections include:
Workplaces can help by:
In the event of a pandemic flu, the Public Health Agency of Canada states that wearing masks when face-to-face with coughing individuals will not be practical or helpful if the infection or virus has entered the community. Special handling of linen or waste contaminated with secretions from persons thought to be or who are sick is not required.
Additional measures may be required to minimize the virus from transmitting by hard surfaces (sinks, door and cupboard handles, railings, objects, counters, etc.). The length of time a virus survives on hard surfaces depends on the type of virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States indicates that "Most studies have shown that the flu virus can live and potentially infect a person for only 2 to 8 hours after being deposited on a surface." Other estimates range up to 24 and 48 hours.
In most workplaces and homes, cleaning floors, walls, doorknobs, etc. with regular disinfectants or soap and water is very adequate. In some workplaces, such as a hospital or health care facility, specific cleaning and disinfection steps are often required.
Social distancing is a strategy where you try to avoid crowded places, large gatherings of people or close contact with a group of people. In these situations, viruses can easily spread from person to person. In general, a distance of one metre (3 feet) will slow the spread of a disease, but more distance is more effective.
Should social distancing be recommended, steps to follow include:
Reasons to determine "fitness to work" may depend on a number of issues such as size or type of organization, job responsibilities of employees, ease of working from home (via internet connections, etc.).
Generally, employees should be allowed and encouraged to stay at home if they are not feeling well. However, in the event of a pandemic, use screening tools or a list of symptoms as a checklist. If employees are showing any signs, allow them to go or remain at home. If there is doubt if a person is sick, they should stay home until they feel well and are able to resume their regular activities.
NOTE: During a pandemic, information is likely to change rapidly. Please see the last question in the OSH Answers Pandemic Influenza for a list of agencies that can help.
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Top 10 U.S. Financial Sector ETFs
(HOLDRS Merrill Lynch Regional Bank Trust) tracks no index but is a trust holding a fixed portfolio. The fund was launched in June 2000. These vehicles have benefits and risks which in addition to market risk are primarily concentration issues. In fact, it would be misleading to think RKH is a â¿¿regionalâ¿ bank issue given its heavy weightings (below) in mega-banks. As time passes some issues may merge or even cease to exist. The proceeds are distributed to holders and the remaining issues grow in percentage. The fees are flat and fixed by the trustee. Trading activity is restricted to 100 share round lot trades. AUM currently is $325M and average daily trading volume is 335K shares. The current dividend is $.96 making the yield 1.25% and YTD performance as of June 2011 is -10.50%.
Data as of June 2011
RKH Top Ten Holdings & Weightings
- JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM): 23.43%
- Wells Fargo Company (WFC): 19.49%
- U.S. Bancorp (USB): 17.28%
- PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (PNC): 7.43%
- State Street Corporation (STT): 5.52%
- Bank of New York Mellon (BK): 4.75%
- Bank of America Corp DE (BAC): 4.08%
- Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS): 4.07%
- BB&T Corp (BBT): 3.13%
- SunTrust Banks Inc (STI): 2.99%
KIE (SPDR KBW Insurance ETF) tracks the KBW Insurance Index which is a float adjusted market-modified-market capitalization-weighted index. Beyond that being a mouthful, includes personal and commercial insurance, property/casualty insurance, life insurance, reinsurance, insurance brokerage and financial guarantee. The fund was launched in November 2005. AUM is at $245M and averaged daily trading volume is 515K shares. The expense ratio is .35%. The dividend is $.48 making the current yield 1.10% and as of June 2011 the YTD return is -5.80%.
Data as of June 2011
KIE Top Ten Holdings & Weightings
- MetLife Inc. (MET): 9.24%
- The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV): 8.26%
- Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU): 7.04%
- Aflac, Inc. (AFL): 6.30%
- Aon Corp. (AON): 5.41%
- Ameriprise Financial Inc (AMP): 4.82%
- Principal Financial Group (PFG): 4.29%
- Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC): 4.25%
- Lincoln National Corp. (LNC): 4.12%
- Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG): 4.10%
Data as of June 2011
FXO Top Ten Holdings & Weightings
- Assured Guaranty, Ltd. (AGO): 1.24%
- Alliance Data Systems Corporation (ADS): 1.21%
- Fidelity National Financial Inc. (FNF): 1.19%
- Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG): 1.17%
- The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV): 1.16%
- Chubb Corporation (CB): 1.16%
- Capital One Financial Corporation (COF): 1.15%
- Arch Capital Group, Ltd. (ACGL): 1.14%
- NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NDAQ): 1.14%
- Ares Capital Corporation BDC (ARCC): 1.14%
Data as of June 2011
KCE Top Ten Holdings & Weightings
- State Street Corporation (STT): 7.66%
- Morgan Stanley (MS): 6.73%
- Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS): 6.28%
- Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW): 6.16%
- CME Group, Inc. A (CME): 5.87%
- Invesco Ltd. (IVZ): 5.07%
- T. Rowe Price Group (TROW): 4.85%
- Lazard, Ltd. (LAZ): 4.85%
- Franklin Resources (BEN): 4.69%
- Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF): 4.57%
For traders and investors wishing to hedge, leveraged and inverse issues are available to utilize more oriented to XLF than other issues from ProShares and Direxion.
The financial sector has been a drag for investors since mid-2010 as continued uncertainties remain over the fallout from the 2008 financial crisis. Since many banks still own much in the way of toxic assets not marked to cost versus market values investors donâ¿¿t know the extent of potential losses. Further, many banks face litigation arising from mortgage packaging and sales practices. As this is, written Bank of America (BAC) has offered an $8.5 billion settlement to plaintiffs alleging misleading sales practices. This might be a good thing to clean this mess up but looking at the details one is struck by the following statement: â¿¿the settlement does not release investorsâ¿¿ securities law or fraud claims based upon disclosures made in connection with their decision to purchase, sell, or hold securities issued by the trusts.â¿
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Dane Egli, PhD, is a senior advisor for National Security Strategies at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, focused on Maritime Security, Homeland Security, and Critical Infrastructure Resilience.
He is an adjunct professor at The Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business and Whiting School of Engineering; Distinguished Professor at the Colorado Technical University in National Security and Homeland Security Studies; and Adjunct Professor at University of Colorado-Colorado Springs for Homeland Security and Criminal Justice in the School of Public Affairs.
From 2004-2006 he served at the White House as a Director for Counterterrorism, Drugs, and Latin America on the National Security Council staff, responsible for global counternarcotics strategy, Western Hemisphere counterterrorism issues, and was senior advisor to President George W. Bush on hostages and personnel rescue.
Egli served as a Senior Systems Engineer and National Security Consultant for Integrity Applications Inc., in Chantilly, VA from 2008-2011, after completing his final assignment on active military duty at NORAD-US NORTHERN COMMAND in Colorado Springs, Colorado as a senior maritime security advisor to the Geographic Combatant Commander (2006-2008).
He is a native of Danville, PA and graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1979, earning a Bachelor of Science degree (with honors) in Civil Engineering. He received a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Management from George Washington University in 1987, graduated from the Naval War College (with distinction) in 1995, earned a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University in 2004, and earned a doctoral degree from the University of Colorado at Denver in Public Policy with a concentration in Homeland Security in 2011.
During his 33-year Coast Guard career, he served on board six cutters in operational assignments, conducting search & rescue, drug interdiction, alien migration, fisheries enforcement, polar and domestic icebreaking, and homeland security patrols; and served as commanding officer twice.
He is the author of "Beyond the Storms—Strengthening Homeland Security and Disaster Management to Achieve Resilience," which will be published by M.E. Sharpe, Inc. in November, 2014.


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Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M)
The nation's top department store chain, Macy's runs nearly a thousand Macy's and Bloomingdale's stores.
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The best-run retailer at a time when Americans are going to have some spending money again.
A retailer in what is arguably the worst demographic (the middle). Add to that a persistent identity crisis and you have the makings of a company destined for heartache. I never thought it would reach $60 so I am a seller here.
Dividends500 tracks the 200 strongest dividends in the S&P 500. To qualify as a strong dividend, the company must meet two simple requirements:
- A payout ratio below 50%
- An increasing dividend from the prior year
Because there are more than 200 dividend paying companies in the S&P 500 that meet these requirements, the qualifying companies with the largest dividend yields were chosen.
Dividends500 intends to test this FactSet article, which highlights these strong dividend paying companies and their outperformance versus the S&P 500 as a whole (Page 12).
If you have questions or see something you think is inaccurate feel free to let me know.
Strong free cash flow, sales are increasing, recognizable brand name, and reasonably priced.
They'll have a bigger marjet share with JCP soon to be gone, and they're gonna be buying back shares
Macy's doing great in the market. I can see no victory for the S&P. I'm sure Macy 'll maintain since it cost it's rival two years of defeat.
Karen Finneman likes Macy's and I do, too; it's the "Miracle on 34th Street" gone internet.
Just reported a great quarter; increased dividend and share repurchase plan; JC Penny (main competitor) not nearly as good. I believe in the business model/ brand. I like to shop there (I even have their credit card.) P/E is reasonable too. Long-term accumulate..
I'm gonna pop some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket.
can 30 stocks randomly picked from a bag of scrabble tiles beat the market? there's only one way to find out.
Looking at a whole year comparing Macys to S&P 500, Macys has outperformed the S&P.
The good times are over for this retail company as wallets tighten across the country.
Department stores are so two decades ago.
Macy's effectively marketed its clothing to well off shoppers through its online store, so it earned more than analysts expected and this trend should continue.
Reckless moves
Ewwww retailer. More and more coupon shopping, more and more shopping for discounts, sales. If you think about it this makes retailers much more cyclical than before. Shopping only happens in November, December and May. I think they better close shop all the rest of the year like a Halloween store or Party place. That will be more cost effective :p
hey macy's i love your prices nice clothes and every thing i hope you never go out of buisness I LOVE YOU!
Current Parameters
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Market Capitalization
Gross Margin
25.00 - 99.80
CAPS Rating
All on 2011-08-30
Macy's has a durable competitive advantage in its name - the Thanksgiving Day parade and Miracle on 34th St are part of the national culture in a way that other retailers are not.
Don't see this stock getting higher than 32


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PERGINE, Italy - Amanda Abromson (Braintree, Mass./University of Massachusetts) and Ramey Weaver (Eagle River, Alaska/Robert Morris University) scored first-period goals and goaltender Chelsea Corell (Plainsboro, N.J./University of Massachusetts) made 13 saves to help the U.S. Women's National University Team defeat Great Britain, 2-1, in the second preliminary round game of the 2013 Winter World University Games here today.
"We're happy with the win," said Mo Stroemel, head coach of the 2013 U.S. Women's National University Team. "The Great Britain team did a great job, particularity the goaltender. The challenge now will be preparing for a very strong Japanese team."
The United States started strong and outshot Great Britain, 28-4, in the opening frame. The offensive pressure paid off, as Abromson tallied an unassisted marker at 10:20 to give Team USA a 1-0 lead. Then, 3:20 later, Weaver scored the eventual game-winning goal when she and Paige Harrington (Mansfield, Mass./University of Massachusetts) teamed up for a power-play marker.
The score stayed the same until Great Britain's Saffron Fern Allen found the back of the net 5:20 into the final stanza to cut the U.S. lead to 2-1, but the United States was able to keep Great Britain from knotting the score.
Team USA set the team record for shots on goal in a single game with 62 while only allowing Great Britain to put 14 pucks on net in the contest.
The U.S. squad, which sealed its first-ever 2-0 start in the tournament with the win, was one-for-five on the power play and killed off the lone Great Britain man-advantage it faced.
The U.S. Women's National University Team will resume play in the 2013 Winter World University Games tomorrow (Dec. 13) when it squares off with Japan at 2 p.m. ET.
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Blonde's Eye View: The grip of the veggies
Angela Clarke wonders what went wrong. And then gets the Sambucas in
I have turned into one of those people who talk about organic vegetables. I caught myself doing it at a wedding, for God's sake.
There was alcohol, and music, and dodgy dancing, and gossip, and lots of other mildly entertaining things I could have been doing.
But there I was, balancing someone else's baby on my knee and talking about low carb cauliflower couscous. Shoot me now.
I don't want to be organic broccoli lady.
She's from the same twisted family that spawned "new washing machine woman" and "interest rate mortgage lender guy". No-one wants to go to the pub with them.
If I'd wanted to prove my unutterable dullness I should have just kept the child I was holding, and posted endless photos of it on Facebook.
It's like I closed my eyes for a second and misplaced my life. I could have been talking about anything: Syria, Mitt Romney, the finer intricacies of Gangnam Style.
But no, I pulled from the greater depths of my cultural conscious: locally sourced, responsibly grown carrots. In a delivery box, no less.
Watch this space, next I'll be droning on about getting an allotment and growing the buggers.
I took immediate steps to rectify the situation - I thrust the baby back into its mother's arms. (She was not best pleased, as she'd been enjoying a large glass of Pinot Grigio at the time.)
I then informed the group all talk of Swiss chard would cease, and I was ordering a round of Sambucas.
Because, as we all know, nothing says young, carefree and totally unorganic than a raging hangover. Pass the beetroot juice, please.
Find Angela on twitter: @TheAngelaClarke
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As we stated in Historic Merit Badge Program A Go (for real this time!), we are going to be taking an in-depth look at each of the four Historic Merit Badges in the next few days. First up was Carpentry Merit Badge, then Signaling Merit Badge, and now Tracking!
Tracking Merit Badge was first offered in 1911 under the name Stalking, and was discontinued in 1952. Stalking had one additional requirement that was not included as part of the Historic Merit Badge Program, and that was to follow the trail of a person. According to the Tracking Merit Badge support material, it was decided to omitt this requirement and switch the name to Tracking based on what the term stalking means in today's language.
Original Stalking Merit Badge Book:
New Information for Tracking Merit Badge:
Tracking Merit Badge Requirements:
- Demonstrate by means of a [tracking] game or otherwise, ability to [track] skillfully in shelter and wind, etc., showing how to proceed noiselessly and "freeze" when occasion demands.
- Know and recognize the tracks of ten different kinds of animals or birds in his vicinity, three of which may be domestic.
- Submit satisfactory evidence that he has trailed two different kinds of wild animals or birds on ordinary ground far enough to determine the direction in which they were going, and their gait or speed. Give the names of animals or birds trailed, their direction of travel, and describe gait and speed; or submit satisfactory evidence that he has trailed six different kinds of wild animal or birds in snow, sand, dust, or mud, far enough to determine the direction they were going and their gait or speed. Give names of animals or birds, their direction of travel, and describe gait and speed.
- Submit evidence that he has scored at least 30 points from the following groups:
Group (f) and 4 of the 5 groups (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) must be represented in the score of 30 and at least 7 points must be scored from (a), (b), or (c). Make clear recognizable photographs of - (a) Live bird away from nest – 4 points each
- (b) Live woodchuck or smaller wild animal – 3 points each
- (c) Live wild animal larger than woodchuck – 4 points each
- (d) Live bird on nest – 3 points each
- (e) Tracks of live wild animal or bird – 2 points each
AND - (f) Make satisfactory plaster cast of wild animal or bird tracks with identification imprint on back of cast – 2 points each
Related Current Merit Badges:
- Orienteering
- Citizenship in the Community
This historical merit badge will only be available during the 100th Anniversary year of Scouting. The Tracking merit badge counts toward rank advancement. Requirements must be completed by Dec. 31, 2010.


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MK Diary: First Bites and Advice from Local Chefs
Before Madison Kitchen officially opened its doors last Wednesday, a lucky few (like me!) were invited to the soft opening which gave chef Nick Di Bona the opportunity to showcase some of his menu items. If you haven't checked out Madison Kitchen yet, here are some enticing dishes that will… Read More →


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Garden Tours
Seasonal tours of Hillwood's thirteen acres of formal gardens are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Visitor Center upon opening each day. Each tour is approximately one hour long. Please note that in the event of inclement weather, garden tours may be cancelled.
Groups and members can reserve places on the tours. Learn more about Hillwood membership and join today!
Garden Tour Dates for 2014
Spring tours: April 1 - June 28
- Tuesday - Saturday: 10:30am and 12:30pm
- Open Sundays: 2:30 pm
Fall tours: September 2 - November 15
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Great dance track. Took a while to get footwork, but well worth it. Just be careful which version you play as swear words may upset some!
Lesley Kidd - 16/06/2011
Learn this last night. Great dance. Took a while to pick up the middle section as footwork quite tricky and very fast but once I got it I loved it. Danced it to both the radio and the x-rated version of the song - much prefer the former as the swear words in the latter made me lose my concentration!
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About 7.7 million people in the United States ages 18 and older have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a type of anxiety disorder, according to the
Different types of trauma can lead to the onset of PTSD. The
PTSD symptoms fall into three groups: avoidance, re-experiencing and arousal. When a PTSD patient is in avoidance, she can feel emotionally numb, detached or have a sense that she does not have a future. She may stay away from reminders of the trauma, which can include people, objects and places. A PTSD patient can re-experience the trauma through flashbacks and intrusive memories. She may have dreams often about the event. MedlinePlus notes that a PTSD patient can have physical reactions to situations when re-experiencing the trauma. During arousal, the patient may have sleeping and concentrating problems. Hypervigilance may occur, in which she is on guard and more watchful. A PTSD patient can have an exaggerated response when startled. For example, the patient may be more jumpy when she hears a loud noise. The patient may also become irritable.


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I am picking up my 09 Fusion on Saturday 27th Sept but need to find a dog guard quick!
Does anyone have an opinion on this one from Halfords:
The car specs are 1.6 Titanium 09 reg 5 dr
The dog specs are 2 1/2yr old 38kgs choc lab!
I would prefer to get one that allows me to keep the parcel shelf in place when the dog isnt in the car
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TiVo Wireless G Adapter Setup
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The following procedure describes how to connect the box to your wireless network using a TiVo Wireless G Adapter.
To create a wireless connection
- TiVo Wireless G Adapter, open the adapter so that it forms an 'L' shape (90 degree angle). This is the best angle for wireless performance.
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The Pittsburgh sports blogging community will be holding a charity kickball tournament on October 6th to celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer Month. Proceeds will be donated to our local chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which Hockey Fights Cancer benefits.
Please join Crosby FTW, High Heels & Hockey, The Pensblog, PensNation, Faceoff Factor, and Slewfooters for a day of kickball, raffles, prizes, and more!
The tournament will be divided into teams of 10. When signing up, be sure to talk to your friends and family so that you are able to get onto the same teams. If you want to represent a blog team, but it is indicated that the team is full, please let us know and we will create a B team for our blogs. If you do not wish to play but would like to come out and support the teams, you may sign up to attend as a spectator.
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James Orlando delivered a one-run single in a three-run fifth inning when Bergen Catholic (7-3), No. 18 in The Star-Ledger Top 20, broke open a 4-4 tie in Ridgefield Park. Bergen Catholic overcame a 4-1 deficit with two runs in the third and one in the fourth inning. The game was called after five and a half innings because of rain. Toby Schwartz hit two singles, walked, drove in two runs and scored one and Joe Scancarella had a double, a singled and scored twice for Bergen Catholic. Liam Flanagan and winner Mike Parente combined for a two-hitter. Parente hurled the final two innings of scoreless relief. Azmir Garcia singled and scored a run for Passaic (6-3).
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Apple iPad 4 (9.7 Inch Retina Display, 16 GB, WiFi, Black)
Description of Apple iPad 4 (9.7 Inch Retina Display, 16 GB, WiFi, Black)
The Apple iPad 4 sets a paradigm with an incredible amount of technology involved in making an extremely high quality device. Available in mystery black color, this tablet sports a glossy design with smoothly curved edges that is sure to attract everyone's attention. It features a 9.7 Inch Retina Display that offers 2048 x 1536pixels with rich and sharp pictures. An internal storage space of 16GB is offered by the tablet to store your treasured images, music, and videos. Users can easily connect with their friends and family over the internet using the tablet's WiFi connectivity.
Incredibly brilliant in every sense of the word
The Apple iPad 4 features an amazing 9.7 Inch Retina Display. The display delivers an immersive viewing experience whether you're viewing your treasured photos or reading an eBook. All the basic elements all the iPad such as the display, processor, and camera work together to deliver the best possible tablet experience.
Amazing Retina Display
The incredibly wide 9.7 Inch display of the iPad delivers rich and colorful pictures with a resolution of 2048 x 1536pixels. The Retina display features an amazing 3.1 million pixels which is 4 times the number of pixels in the iPad 2 and a million more than in an HDTV. These pixels are packed so closely that your eyes cannot differentiate between individual ones from a normal viewing distance.
Strong and powerful A6X chip
The Apple iPad 4 features an advanced A6X chip which is regarded as one of the powerful mobile chipsets out there. This A6X chip delivers twice the CPU and graphics performance as that of the A5X. It helps in the smooth functioning of the various applications of the tablet. The gorgeous Retina Display delivers an immersive gaming experience. This tablet comes with a 5MP iSight camera that allows you to click clear and sharp images and videos.
Up to 10hours of battery life
The Apple iPad 4 is powered by a rechargeable Lithium Polymer 11,560mAh battery that provides up to 10hours of power to read, write, view, and play.
FaceTime HD camera (* Facetime may not be available in your country)
FaceTime HD camera
The iPad 4 comes with a FaceTime HD camera that allows you to engage in video chat with your friends over a WiFi network. You can also use the camera to take amazing self portraits or record 720p HD videos.
iSight Camera
Life is full of surprises. Suppose that you're reading on your iPad while patiently waiting for the train when you see a brilliant performer on the platform. The iPad 4 comes with an iSight camera that allows you to seize all such beautiful, hilarious, and unpredictable moments in 1080p HD. And thanks to the automatic video stabilization feature of the camera, you'll have a recording that doesn't have any impact of bumps and shakes.
Capture 5 megapixel still images
The iPad 4 features a 5MP iSight camera with backside illumination sensor that delivers incredible pictures whether you capture it in daylight or candlelight. When you're ready to shoot photos, the 9.7 Inch Retina display of the camera acts as a viewfinder giving you ample space to construct your shot. The camera comes with functions such as Autofocus, tap to focus, and tap to set, which means every image you capture instantly becomes frame worthy. This camera also features a built in face detection function that automatically balances focus and exposure up to 10 faces, thereby creating room for more smiles.
Built in advanced WiFi technology
The iPad is built with advanced WiFi capabilities that help you to connect up to twice as fast as any earlier generation iPad. The iPad offers download speeds of up to 150Mbps with its dual band 802.11n WiFi and support for channel bonding.
Advanced cellular connectivity
Suppose that you want to enjoy internet browsing but don't have access to WiFi network. In such a case, you can choose iPad with WiFi Cellular. The combination supports more ultrafast cellular networks including LTE wireless networks and other networks such as DCHSDPA, HSPA, and HSPA . This enables you to download content, stream videos, and browse the internet at incredible speeds.
Siri. Your wish is its command.
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Siri is the smart assistant that aids you in getting things done. You can talk to Siri, just like you talk with a normal person and ask things such as "Do I need a cap?" or "Did the Manchester United win last night?" or "What time is the cookout on Sunday?" Siri not only listens to what you say, but also understands what you mean. It inspects the best applications to use to find the best answer. It then provides you all the information you need, behaving just like a personal assistant.
Advanced mobile operating system
The iOS is the heart of every iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone. It features all the useful apps that you use daily and all the instinctive technology such as Multi Touch and Siri that make the iPad so advanced. You'll find that every free iOS update comes with even more potential for your devices. The latest and most advanced version, iOS 6 is been already installed on your iPad. The iPad offers you more than 200 new and advanced features to make the things you do every day even better.
View your content on all your devices
The iCloud is built right into the iPad. You can turn it on to have immediate access to all the things you need whether you're using an iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Mac or PC. The iOS 6 comes with new and advanced features that allow you to do even more with the iCloud. You can share your images with your friends using Shared Photo Streams. You can browse web pages on a particular device and start from where you left off on another device using iCloud Tabs.
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An advanced way to get connected.
The iPad 4 comes with a brand new Lightning connector. This connector is 80 percent smaller than the 30 pin connector. It is equipped with all digital, eight signal design that is significantly more durable. The lightning connector is reversible, which means that there isn't any wrong way to plug in the cable.
Lightning to 30 pin Adapter
If you own an iPad accessory that requires a 30 pin connector, then by using the lightning to 30 pin adapter, you can connect it to your iPad.
Stream your favorite content via AirPlay
You can wirelessly stream all the amazing stuff from your iPad such as music, photos, and images on your HDTV via Apple TV9 or AirPlay enabled speakers over a WiFi network. You can play all your favorite tracks out loud with just a tap on the AirPlay icon.
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Air Print allows you to print right from your iPad over a WiFi network. You don't need to download any software, install any drives or connect cables. You can directly print from Mail, Safari, Photos, iBooks or any of the iWork apps pages, keynote and numbers. With just a few taps on your iPad, you can send everything that is onscreen to an Air Print enabled printer.
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Specifications of Apple iPad 4 (9.7 Inch Retina Display, 16 GB, WiFi, Black)
Product Title: | Apple iPad 4 (9.7 Inch Retina Display, 16 GB, WiFi, Black) |
Item EAN: | 2724269962906 |
Brand: | Apple Tablets |
Color: | أسود |
Monitor Type: | Retina Display |
Operating System: | iPad OS |
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Battery Charging Time: | 10 |
Storage Capacity: | 16 GB |
Depth: | 9.4 mm |
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Width: | 185.7 mm |
Processor Type: | A6X APPLE |
Display technology type: | TFT Display |
Horizontal resolution: | 2048 |
Logo: | LTE (Bands 4 and 17) |
Wireless Connections: | 802.11a/b/g/n |
Touchscreen: | Multi-touch |
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Standby time: | Up to 10 hours |
Second camera: | Yes, 1.2 MegaPixel |
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Display Size (cm): | 24,64 |
Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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CPU: | Dual core |
LED Backlight: | Edge LED |
Vertical Resolution in Pixel: | 1536 |
Number of Displays: | 1 |
OnBoard Graphic Chip: | Quad core Graphic |
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Screen Size: | 9.7 Inch |
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In addition to bringing his imposing mug to your Mii Plaza, Reggie also has a puzzle piece for Puzzle Swap and can be used as a level 5 hero in Find Mii. This probably goes without saying, but his character kicks ass. See him in action after the break.
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You can ride the 165w and shouldn't have any issues, although the 169w will be a bit more stable at speed etc, due to the larger size. I've been riding a 165w Skunk Ape HP this season and while I'm not 6'6" my weight swings from 260-280lbs depending on the time of year etc. The Apes are built for big riders, so really can't go wrong with the board.
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I'm about the same size and the biggest board I've ridden is a 168 cambered Rome Flag. Right now I'm on a NeverSummer Legacy 166. I personally didn't like the SkunkApe, I felt it was dead feeling. Not bad but not overwhelming. In reality the 4cm isn't going to make that much difference to the overall stability of the board. It all depends on preference and what type of terrain your riding. If you're riding Pow and steeps you the extra length makes sense. If you're riding groomers or small mountains I'd say go for the shorter board.
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by Jennie Tai on December 11, 2013
This probably isn't the healthiest thing to do to brussel sprouts, but I guarantee it's delicious. This is probably one of the most addicting side dishes I've ever made, and it's perfect to bring to a holiday potluck. Check out the video above to see how quick and easy it is!
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by Jennie Tai on November 27, 2013
1) Brine it Brining involves soaking a turkey in an herbed saltwater solution overnight. This process protects your turkey from the ravages of heat and guarantees tender, flavorful meat from the surface all the way to the bone. Brining also gives the turkey a meatier, juicier and firmer consistency. My absolute favorite brining recipe is from the pioneer woman. Preparing the brine also fills your house with the sweetest smell of herbs, oranges and apples!
2) Truss it As your turkey cooks, the meat inside will become thick and firm, which can bend your turkey out of shape if you don't tie or truss it together. If you don't want your turkey's legs and wings sticking out all over the place, tie it up with twine. Here's a video from Fine Cooking on how to properly truss a turkey.
3) Rub it If you're a fan of crispy skin, you'll need to rub some seasoning and butter underneath the turkey's skin. Last year, I followed The Kitchen's tips on how to rub seasoning underneath the turkey's skin.
4) Inject it Injecting your turkey with seasoned butter and fat into each of its cavities can add flavor by marinating the meat from the inside. Here's a photo tutorial on how to properly inject your turkey with marinade.
5) Baste it Cover your turkey with foil for the first hour, then remove it to let it brown for the rest of the cooking time. With a turkey baster, baste your turkey with the juices at the bottom of the pan to season the outside of your turkey to develop a pretty golden brown color.
Happy Thanksgiving!
by Jennie Tai on November 25, 2013
Overlooking the Hudson River–Mistuwa Marketplace is New Jersey's very own indoor Japan-town. With over thirty restaurants on the left side of the complex, and a massive grocery store to the right–Mitsuwa is one of the largest Japanese marketplaces in the United States, and is the only place you'll find Santouka ramen on the East Coast (with one other U.S. location in Hawaii, and six in California). My last few road trips to New York have included stops at Mitsuwa on the way in and out of the city. I still have yet to try every little food stand inside (there are so many of them!), but below are my favorites so far:
1) Chicken & Egg Katsu from Katsuhana Japanese deep-fried chicken, rice and scrambled eggs!
2) Musubi from Omusubi Gonbei Also known as "onigri", musubi is a Japanese snack that involves triangular balls of rice and different types of cured seafood, like tuna, salmon, and even octopus.
3) Pork Belly Ramen & Cold Noodles from Santouka The ramen at Santouka is super flavorful and rich. Just trust me. If you're into ramen, you need to stop here and try the Tokusen Toroniku Ramen, their signature ramen that's simmered in fat chunks of pork cheeks almost as tender as tuna sashimi. The cold noodles (hiyashi chuka) are a new option on the menu that's equally addicting. It comes with a plate of soft yellow noodles, and sliced pork cheeks over tare sauce (made from water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and sesame seeds) with a colorful plate of bean sprouts, cucumber, eggs, wood ear mushrooms and red pickled carrots to mix together.
4) Sashimi from Daikichi Sushi If you're as in love with sashimi as I am–you'll love this place. The fish here is never frozen, soft and fresh. If you're on the go, head to the back left corner of the marketplace to find mixed sushi, hand rolls and sashimi.
5) Obanyaki from Oishinbo Also popular in Taiwan, obanyaki is a Japanese dessert made from two fried palm-sized waffles filled with vanilla custard (or red bean paste).
6) Black Sesame Soft Serve from Matcha Love I know, black sesame might not sound like the most exciting flavor–it's not normally my go to either–but trust me, this will rock your world if you like peanut butter. The black sesame soft serve at Matcha Love is like smooth, smokey peanut butter. I don't really have much of a sweet tooth (sometimes I'll shamelessly order french fries for dessert…), but this is one of my favorite things at Mitsuwa, and if you like ice cream, you need to try this!
Mitsuwa Marketplace 595 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ Waterside Plaza (201) 941-9113 www.mitsuwa.com
by Jennie Tai on November 21, 2013
Doors open at 6:00pm for the first round of seating at this reservationless underground restaurant in Dupont. However, snagging a front row parking spot and arriving an hour ahead doesn't guarantee first place at the front of the line. My friend and I arrived 5th in line around 5:00pm on a Saturday afternoon and watched as more and more hopeful diners piled behind us, wrapping around the corner.
For $45 per person, Chef/Owner Johnny Monis–also behind the popular award-winning resto next door–serves a fixed Northern-Thai inspired meal that increases in heat with each course.
1) Sweet rice milk. You're going to need a lot of this if you're a chili-whimp (like me). No worries-the first refill is complimentary!
2) Fresh alternative to crackers Throughout the meal, use this basket of sliced radish, cucumbers and lettuce as a foundation for your meal.
3) Crispy Papaya Salad The crispy papaya salad with scallions, red onion, and crispy dried fish has little red chilies that are no joke. It's a sweet, tangy salad that's addicting, but unless you can handle the heat–I'd avoid the little chili flakes.
4) Naem Khao Tod - Deep fried rice puffs are something I've never had before. They're like crispy tater tots but made with smooth, chewy rice balls.
5) Gai Lan Bla Kem - One of the only warm dishes, this bean sprout and green bean stir fry with eggs and salted fish
6) Si Krong Muu Pork ribs with mekhong whiskey sauce and dill–my tongue was zapped by the time this came out.
7) Stick rice cakes Soft coconut sticky rice cubes with speckled with sesame seeds.
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by Jennie Tai on November 19, 2013
{ bed of oyster shells | chambourcin & merlot }
In search of fresh virginicas straight from the estuary–I made a stop at a tiny winery where two massive statues of black cork screws stood at the entrance of a black gravel road.
Owned by the Hope & Glory Inn a few miles away, The Dog & Oyster manages two white-picket-fenced vineyards guarded by eight adorable rescue dogs. These chubby, cheerful little hounds who are spoiled daily with milk bones and belly rubs, are friendly–and equally fierce–hunting vets who were adopted and placed on a six acre playground where their only mission is to chase deer away from the grape vines they guard at night.
Their two-table tasting room with painted white chairs and potted yellow flowers offers two whites (Vidal Blank and Chardonnel), a rose, and two reds (chambourcin and merlot) with tastings starting at $6 per person.
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Hot dogs and brauts are grilled for $6 each, and grilled oysters tossed in bacon and onions (Louise-style) or parmesan, butter and pepper (Boise-style) go for $12 per half dozen.
{ vineyard entrance | the adorable guards }
The dog and oyster vineyard is the only winery by the Rappahannock River that let's you wander through the vines with their guard puppies. I could have stayed there forever giving them belly rubs, but eventually I ran out of treats and they got tired of me trying to convince them to leave their giant playground and go home with me to my stuffy home in NoVA. I can't wait to be back!
Stay tuned for other posts from my trip down to the Northern Neck!
Dog & Oyster 170 White Fences Dr Irvington, VA 22480 (804) 438-6053 hopeandglory.com
by Jennie Tai on July 8, 2013
1. Ordered a whiz & onion cheesesteak at both Pat's & Geno's. Found a winner. (Sorry Geno's–you skimped on the whiz!)
2. Discovered that chunky garlic sauce goes way better with dumplings than soy sauce does at David's Mai Lah Wah.
3. Grabbed a scoop of straciatella and lemoncello gelato from the Italian Market. Had all of five bites before it melted in the scorching heat.
4. Hopped into the Swann Memorial Fountain to cool off.
5. Peeked into Al "Scarface" Capone's cell at the Eastern State Penitentiary, where he spent 8 months in "relative luxury."
6. Found the Banh Mi of hot dogs at Hot Diggity.
7. Slow-clapped when I found truffle burrata at Di Bruno Brother's.
8. Scored a table at the last minute (thanks to a cancellation) and sunk my teeth into the most buttery sashimi ever at Morimoto's.
9. Licked my plate clean of all truffle bits from the Madre e Hijo at Iron Chef Jose Garces's tapas restaurant, Amada.
10. Ate a second dinner on the way home at Waffle House. Slept 12 hours straight that night.
Literally meaning "Korean BBQ", Kogiya is one of Annandale's newest spots for Korean buffet. Located just across the street from Annandale's old favorite, Honey Pig, Kogiya opened a few months ago on March 14th, and sets up a "bibimbap bar" for lunch, and all-you-can-eat korean bbq for dinner. I stopped by for dinner with a [...]
Pork belly. Chashu. Bamboo. Sweet corn. Soft boiled eggs. Seaweed. Butter. Because adding butter to anything just makes it that much more magical–I'm a little disappointed in myself for not having thought of this as a necessary ramen topping before. I couldn't say no to any of the toppings listed on Daikaya's hot pink menu, [...]
{ Corcoran Brewery & Monk's BBQ } Tucked behind a seemingly ordinary suburb of cookie-cutter castles is a grilling, growler-filling duo in Waterford, VA. About an hour from D.C., Corcoran Brewery & Monk's BBQ serves flights of local brews and plates of fresh-smoked barbecue every weekend to visitors who make the trek down the twisty two-mile trail of [...]
Apparently… you can have grilled cheese with just the cheese! A few months ago, I was driving home, listening to Lavar and Dukes when Dukes mentioned something about finding one of the best things at Whole Foods the other day–grilling cheese. Apparently, all you do is just toss the block of cheese onto a pan and fry [...]
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EDINBURG — Edinburg Economedes high school is one of three schools in the nation to receive the prestigious Gaston Caperton Inspiration Award. The award is aimed at schools that improve their academic environments and help underserved students to reach a higher education. One goal is to have 100% of students to get accepted to a college or university and Economedes high has done this the last two years. Economedes Principal Gloria Rivera stated, "Once you get a college degree you'll never experience poverty and your family will never also, nor will your grandkids. That's what's so powerful about this award, it validates our work, the students work." Economedes high school will be receiving a $25,000 dollar grant for it's effort.


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