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This may be the best start-on-a-shoestring business that MOTHER has ever featured! What other self-employment venture do you know of that you can get into for only $1,300 . . . yet which — right from the start! — can net you $700 or more a week?
How would you like to own your own business, set your own hours, wear a top hat to work, become something of a mystical figure in your community, perform a necessary and much-needed service . . . and clear $700 or more a week? Well, the chimney sweep business allows chimney sweeps all over the country to do just that, and the ones that MOTHER has talked to love every minute of it.
MOTHER staffers J. Weiland and Travis Brock, for example, recently watched Steve Curtis clean chimneys in Connecticut for four hours . . . and pocket a whopping $140 for his morning's work (Steve is averaging a gross of $1,000 a week and he's booked ahead for a month and a half). Another sweep in Mississippi had already chalked up 1977 earnings of $14,000 ($3,000 during the first 21 days of that month alone) when Travis talked to him late in October. Yet a third sweep in Michigan, who told Brock he "just works at it part time", is taking home an easy $300 to $400 a week.
In fact, the worst possible case that Travis was able to track down was a guy who lived in a remote section of Montana (there are only 11,000 people in his whole county) who charged less than recommended rates for his services, only cleaned about 12 to 16 chimneys a month on a very, very part-time basis . . . and who still was netting (for less than one full day's work) a respectable $100 a week. There just doesn't seem to be any way to fail in this business!
Just what the heck do chimney sweeps do to earn that kind of money? They clean chimneys. Six to eight a day in the case of full-time sweeps . . . while part-timers generally average two or three an evening plus a few more on the weekends. When you figure that most of the sweeps charge $40 for cleaning the first chimney on a job and $30 more for each additional one, it's easy to see how those dollars can add up. (During the four hours that Weiland and Brock followed Steve Curtis around, for instance, Steve cleaned one chimney on one house and three on another . . . for a total billing — $40 plus $40 plus $30 plus $30 — of $140.)
And why would anyone fork over forty or more bucks to have some character in a black suit and top hat clean his or her chimney? That question can be answered with one word: SAFETY.
When solid fuels such as coal and wood are burned in a furnace, stove, or fireplace they — as we all know — give off welcome amounts of heat. However — as many of us do not know — those same two solid fuels also give off unwelcome amounts of two by-products: soot and creosote. And, unless a chimney is cleaned regularly, that highly flammable soot and creosote will accumulate in the flue. Where it hangs — like some fiendish fire bomb — just waiting for a chance spark to ignite it.
If the homeowner is lucky, the resulting roaring blaze will merely burn the chimney clean while filling the house with the fire's loud and extremely unnerving howls. If he's not so lucky, the unwanted fire will cremate the flue's lining and dangerously weaken the chimney. And if he's downright unfortunate, the flames will take out the whole chimney . . . and the rest of the house along with it.
All in all there were over 40,000 chimney fires in the United States last year and, according to the National Fire Protection Association, those fires caused more than $23 million worth of damage. That's a loss of $23 million which could have been prevented if every owner of a coal- or wood-burning fireplace, furnace, or stove had only understood the importance of keeping the unit's chimney clean.
There was, of course, a time — back when nearly everyone on this continent heated his or her home with either a wood- or a coal-burner — that virtually everyone in North America was well aware of the havoc a chimney fire could wreak. Or, to put it another way, great grandpa and great grandma most certainly knew the value of keeping their chimneys clean . . . if they hadn't suffered one or more unexpected blazes themselves, they'd probably seen several neighbors and/or relatives burned out of house and home on a frigid winter's night.
But then history took a strange double-twist. First — beginning right after World War II — the United States and Canada made almost a complete switch in the way the two nations heated their homes. Within just 25 to 30 years, nearly the entire population of this continent dropped "dirty, trouble some" coal and wood . . . in favor of "clean, convenient" natural gas, oil, and electricity. And second — just when the major portion of North America's old coal- and wood-burning expertise had been forgotten — the "energy crisis" of the 70's suddenly forced a whole new generation, by the millions, to burn wood and coal once again.
Thanks to this quirk in our recent history, we now are surrounded by what must already be tens of millions of people who are at least supplementally heating their homes with solid fuel for the first time. And they are destined to be joined by further tens of millions of first-time coal and wood users in the years ahead. And a heck of a percentage of all those folks [a] have absolutely no inkling of the time bombs that already are building up — and will continue to build up — in their chimneys and [b] have no immediate past generation with the proper firsthand experience to warn them about the ravages of flue fires.
We can draw at least three conclusions from this short history lesson:
[1] Since it now seems obvious that the "convenient" ways of heating a house — with natural gas, oil, and electricity — are going to continue getting more and more expensive as time goes on . . . it seems just as obvious that more and more families in the United States will continue making the switch back to heating with coal and wood in the years to come.
[2] Which means — whether they know it yet or not, and more and more people are discovering the fact every day — that an increasingly large percentage of this continent's population is destined to live with a steadily increasing risk of fires in their flues.
[3] Which just as surely means that anyone who can nip this growing danger in the bud is suddenly going to become very, very popular and is going to be very well rewarded starting now and continuing throughout the years ahead.
And who is the most logical candidate to cash in on this burgeoning new demand? Who is the "anyone" most likely to become well rewarded for nipping the danger of flue fires in the bud? Why, a brand-new version of that fine old almost-mythical character of European folklore . . . the chimney sweep. That's who!
And that's also exactly how today's new breed of sweep is bursting upon the scene . . . as a black suited, top hatted, dancing-on-the-roof reincarnation of the character Dick Van Dyke played in the movie, Mary Poppins. Or, to put it another way, as a modern-day version of the traditional 19th century European chimney sweep.
Laugh at this showmanship if you like, but the sweeps who've tried it recently here in the U.S. and Canada have found that the legendary "top hat and tails" outfit of their trade has rocketed them to success overnight. As one of the new and very dedicated young men in the trade says:
"By recreating the image of a 19th century sweep, we accomplish several important things. [1] We grab people's attention, thereby making it easier for us to tell them about the dangers of chimney fires. [2] We grab the media's attention, and the newspaper stories and TV features which result both help us spread the word about the hazard of flue fires and, just incidentally, makes our business grow by leaps and bounds. [3] Our image puts a little fun back into life. Stop and think. Who would you rather have clean your chimney: a 20th century serviceman wearing white coveralls and a baseball cap . . . or a 19th century tradesman dressed up in top hat and tails? Hell, I've even had grown men go out of their way to shake my hand and pretty girls give me a kiss — just like something out of Mary Poppins — when they see my outfit. And [4] this simple little bit of imagery all adds up to a more lucrative operation for us. We attract people's attention, they feel good having us do a job for them, and-instead of begrudging us a reasonable fee for our services-they usually seem downright happy to pay for our work."
That same young man — and every other "new breed" chimney sweep worthy of the name — is also quick to point out that his "top hat and tails" image is just that. An image. Frosting on the cake. Gilding on the lily. A lot of fun as far as it goes . . . but nothing in any way that should be considered a substitute for doing an important and worthwhile job in a craftsman-like and highly professional manner.
Which is not the same as saying that all chimney sweeps — or even any two! — see eye to eye on just how that task should be accomplished. The job itself (breaking loose and scrubbing out every particle of soot and creosote that can possibly be removed from a flue), they agree on. Ask any three sweeps the best way to accomplish this specific objective, however, and you're sure to get at least four adamant opinions on square brushes versus round, hard brushes versus soft, long brushes versus short, weighted brushes versus unweighted, sweeping from the bottom of a chimney to the top versus the other way around, and the same kind of pros and cons about at least 5,000 other finer points of the chimney sweep's art.
All good chimney sweeps, then, do a good job of sweeping chimneys . . . and they do it without letting any of the crud get out into their clients' houses. No two chimney sweeps, though, seem to accomplish that objective in exactly the same way.
Perhaps the most "old-timey" method of cleaning flues that MOTHER ran across while researching this article is the one used by Richard Riggs and Mickey McMasters . . . who live and sweep chimneys right here in the mountain town of Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Dick and Mickey work with a minimum of tools and most of their equipment is homemade. And when they clean a typical fireplace (actually, there's no such thing as a "typical" fireplace . . . each is unique), they begin by closing it off with a sheet of paper taped completely over the woodburner's main opening. "You've got to make absolutely certain that the tape-and-paper job is airtight," caution the boys, "so that not even a trickle of soot can leak out into the house."
Once Riggs and McMasters are satisfied that they've completely closed off the fireplace, they climb up on the roof with a rope and a homemade weighted brush. The heavy brush is then inserted into the chimney, lowered all the way to the bottom, and pulled back up to the chimney's top. Using this "up and down" action, Dick and Mickey continue scrubbing the inside of the flue until every possible particle of soot, ash, creosote, and other assorted gunk has been knocked loose . . . from the mouth of the stack clear down to the fireplace itself.
The two Hendersonville sweeps then leave the roof, come back into the house, and finish the job from the bottom. First — as soon as they're sure the dust has settled — they remove the tape-and-paper covering from the fireplace's opening. Then they clean out the smoke chamber and smoke shelf and shovel all the soot, ashes, and other debris into bags . . . collect their $40 and leave. The whole operation generally takes about one to one and a half hours.
A far more advanced method of sweeping chimneys- perhaps the most advanced in the world is the one developed by Tom Risch and Dan Ogden of Westport, Connecticut. Tom and Dan call it the "August West System" and — for $1,385 — will sell you a complete package of the tools you'll need to make it work. (And, yes, Risch and Ogden's package does include a top hat.)
One of the key elements of the August West System is a highly specialized high-volume vacuum cleaner called a "soot sweeper". Don't underestimate this piece of equipment. It is not merely a heavy-duty shop vac (which moves, maybe, 90 cubic feet of air a minute). This compact monster moves 700 cubic feet of air per minute . . . which is about eight or ten times the capacity of your average house vacuum sweeper. But that's the kind of air-moving muscle you need if you really want to keep a cascade of soot out of your clients' homes and out of your lungs. Nothing less will do.
A second key part of the August West Chimney Sweeping System is a set of specially developed fiberglass cleaning rods. These rods snap together with "quick disconnects" similar to the connectors on air-powered tools. And they're constructed of a mixture of fibers and resins and held to a diameter which makes them just flexible enough to bend around smoke shelves . . . but still rigid enough to poke a brush all the way up a chimney. The construction of the rods, furthermore, has been shrewdly calculated to make them tough and highly resistant to fractures. In the unlikely event of a break, however, the formulation of the rods' resin/fiber mixture and cure was designed to make the snap-together extensions splinter apart (like a green tree limb) rather than snap off clean (leaving a brush stuck in a flue somewhere). In short — just as with the August West soot sweeper — there's far more to the AW cleaning rods than meets the eye.
And there's far more to the August West profit picture than meets the eye too, thanks to the special gear just described. Because those rods and that soot sweeper make it possible, in most cases, for one man or woman (instead of two) to clean a flue or chimney entirely from the bottom (without ever getting up on the roof) . . . and do the whole job in a fast half hour (instead of the hour or hour and a half required by more traditional methods).
Steve Curtis — the personable young fellow whom Weiland and Brock watched pocket $140 for four hours work one day last fall — uses the August West System . . . which allows him to clean a "typical" fireplace somewhat differently than the Hendersonville sweeps (see above) go about the same job.
First Steve spreads a painter's drop cloth in front of the hearth, positions the end of his soot sweeper's inlet hose in the back of the fireplace, and turns the "dust sucker" on. He then reaches up into the fireplace's throat and removes the damper.
Next Curtis chooses the proper-sized brush, snaps it onto a Flexi-rod, and pushes the brush up into the flue. More rods are snapped onto the first one and fed up into the chimney until, finally, the brush pops out the top of the stack. Steve then scrubs the flue from the top down . . . while he remains conveniently and safely indoors at the base of the chimney.
With every stroke of the brush, of course, a cascade of ashes and soot plummets into the fireplace. No problem. As fast as the black dust billows up . . . the soot sweeper sucks it away. Believe it or not, the system works so well that we couldn't even get a sequence of photographs showing how well this method of controlling an otherwise messy situation operates! There just wasn't anything to show!
Once the flue has been thoroughly cleaned, Curtis uses a smaller brush to spiff up the smoke chamber and smoke shelf. All the fine, airborne dust — as you've probably guessed — continues to disappear into the soot sweeper . . . while Steve shovels everything else into paper shopping bags. ("Don't use plastic garbage bags," Curtis says. "Because of their static electricity charges, soot sticks to the outside of the plastic sacks . . . and then falls off on your client's rug when you move them.")
If it sounds as if the August West System has chimney cleaning down to a science . . . well, it does. Using the AW streamlined method of swabbing out a flue, Steve Curtis can set up, clean a chimney, pack up, and be on his way to another job . . . all in 30 minutes or less. Which ain't a bad way to earn forty bucks.
If the pay can be good, it should also be pointed out that sweeping chimneys — even with the August West System — ain't exactly a desk job. Cleaning flues — no matter how you slice it — still calls for a certain amount of physical activity . . . and Steve Curtis honestly earns every nickel that he's paid.
Nor is this an occupation that you can work at carelessly. A sweep in Washington State, for instance, recently broke his shoulder when a new extension ladder malfunctioned and dumped him on the ground. Then too, slovenly flue cleaners soon learn that customers can get very irate about soot tracked across rugs . . . and that the negligent breathing of the same soot can be exceedingly hazardous to the lungs.
In general, though, these risks of the trade are no risk at all to the careful and prudent chimney sweep. Just as the highly publicized "trade disease" of sweeps in the 1800's — skin cancer — presents no out-of-the-ordinary danger to anyone in the business who'll make regular use of soap and water.
(In the "old" days, sweeps used to climb right down into chimneys to clean them. Naturally, this coated them from head to toe with creosote and soot. The problem was then further compounded by the fact that most people bathed only infrequently in Europe in those days . . . and chimney sweeps sometimes didn't bathe at all! End result: a high incidence of skin cancer — especially cancer of the scrotum — among chimney sweeps. Which is unfortunate, since we now know that the disease could have been prevented by higher standards of personal hygiene.)
Sweeping chimneys may not exactly be a "lazy man's way to riches" . . . but the pay is exceptional, the demand is steadily growing for this particular service once again, and new equipment now makes the job far easier and safer than ever before. Perhaps best of all, this most definitely is one of those "dream" businesses that so many of us are always looking for: a business with flexible hours and very low overhead that requires less initial investment (figure, at most, $2,000 to get started with August West) than you can earn back in just two full weeks of work.
This may — all things considered — be the best start-on-a-shoestring enterprise that MOTHER has ever featured . . . and we're gonna be mighty surprised if a hundred or more readers of this magazine don't eventually wind up as $1,000-a-week chimney sweeps. Be sure to let us know if you're one of the hundred! -
August West Systems, Box 663M, Westport, Connecticut 06880. The good folks at this company have probably done more to advance the art of sweeping chimneys during the past year or so than everyone else in the field put together since the business was first invented. For $1,385, AW will sell you a package of all the specialized tools, operating instructions, advertising and promotion ideas, etc., you'll need to start making important money immediately as a flue cleaner. AW will also sell individual pieces of its equipment (some of which is patented) separately. A good way to get acquainted with the firm is by ordering out its information package to start with. Mail off a dollar for the packet and tell Dan and Tom that MOTHER sent you.
Black Magic Chimney Sweeps, Box 977M, Stowe, Vermont 05672. We haven't seen any of the manuals or equipment sold by this firm, but we've talked to some of the BM people on the phone and found them courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable. Just like the principals at August West, the Black Magic folks actually clean chimneys themselves, know their business, figure that a top operator should make $1,000 or more a week, and seem anxious to promote the whole trade as much as they promote themselves. BM sells equipment and franchises, and offers a training course. Send $1.00 for the company's information packet.
The Chimney Sweep Guild, c/o Kristia Associates, Box 1175, Portland, Maine 04104. This brand-new trade organization was just founded by Kristia Associates, which is better known as an importer of Scandinavian stoves. The guild offers brushes and other supplies for sale and sells The Homeowner's Resource Book on the Art of Sweeping Chimneys for $2.00.
Beware — if you're thinking of becoming a chimney sweep of equipment dealers who try to tell you that high-performance "chimney vacuums" or "furnace sweepers" have made cleaning a flue with a brush obsolete. And, it you're a homeowner looking for someone to clean a chimney, don't let any serviceman try to tell you that he can do the job with a vacuum alone.
The vacuum cleaner hasn't yet been made — even those noisy behemoths that are so big they have to have their own gasoline engines and ride around on custom trailers — that can completely substitute for the handwork a real chimney sweep puts into a job. Which means you're just wasting your money when you pay a serviceman to clean a chimney with nothing but a vacuum.
A case in point: MOTHER researcher Dennis Burkholder moved into a different house during the fall of 1976 and immediately set about installing a wood-burning stove to keep his family warm. And, since Dennis knew about the hazards of flue fires, he called in a local service company which "cleaned" his new home's chimney with one of those monster trailer-mounted "furnace sweepers".
Now this vacuum made a lot of noise and sucked a lot of soot out of the chimney and looked impressive as hell. And the servicemen who ran it — in their white coveralls and baseball caps — also looked impressive as hell. And the bill they presented to Dennis — for $50 — also made an impression on his bank balance. But for all the real good the whole impressive job did the Burkholder family, they might as well have spent the $50 on bubble gum. Because only days after the sweeper sucked the loose soot out of their chimney, all the caked-in creosote and ashes and other gunk still left in the flue caught fire and blazed away with a howling intensity that was at least one quantum level more impressive yet than the servicemen and sweeper that had just "cleaned" the chimney.
Moral: There flat-out isn't any substitute for scrubbing the inside of a flue until all its caked-on grime is broken loose and then sweeping or vacuuming up the mess. Which means that there's going to be a need for qualified, competent, guaranteed, genuine chimney sweeps for a long time to come.
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I'm certain you're familiar with the old saying: "save the best for last". Well, that's sort of the case with my write up of my Orlane Paris experience. While recently in Paris on a little Parisian Beauty Tour, I had the pleasure of not only experiencing a facial treatment at the Maison de la Beauté Orlane, but I also had the opportunity to meet with the Orlane senior team, go behind the scenes and truly get to know the brand.
As my faithful followers know, I truly pride myself on honest skin care reviews based on my personal experience with incorporating products in my daily real life. So back to my earlier statement about "saving the best for last"…After leaving Paris, the lovely team at Orlane was kind enough to send me off with several of their most popular products.
Before writing about my the product experience, I always feel compelled to dedicate the recommenced about of time before sharing my thoughts. With Orlane, I absolutely wanted to make sure I spent the appropriate amount of time using the products before sharing my thoughts. The price tag is definitely a luxe investment, so again, I needed to give the products my undivided attention for at least 8-10 weeks. And in this case, my time investment really paid off — I saved the best for last!
But first a little background — Orlane is a family owned group, with a strong botanical tradition enhanced with pharmaceutical grade formulations. Truly a haute Parisian beauty brand, Orlane offers prestige, anti aging products for the high demanding skincare needs of extremely discerning customers. The brand's three pillars are: Anti-aging, Prestige and Institute.
During my visit I learned that Orlane was the first brand to use fresh royal jelly, an ingredient well known for its anti-aging properties. Creme Royale, Orlane's hero face cream contains fresh royal jelly and 24k gold to help regulate melanin. When I learned that Creme Royale is known for its restorative properties and ability to "bring your skin back to life", well — I just HAD to try it.
I must admit, overall, my skin is in pretty good shape…I mean, I'm ThisThatBeauty — I know things;) However, over the last year or so, I have started noticing a creeping smile line that seems to intensify with age. And since I clearly do not intend to stop smiling, this pesky little developing smile line has been my litmus test for product trials. Given Creme Royale's active antioxidant formulation and skin-building properties, I was really hopeful that I would see some improvement in my smile line.
It's been over 10 weeks of testing Orlane Creme Royale and I absolutely see improvement in my smile line. On the right side, the line is not as deep…and on the left side, my smile line is practically gone. When I wear foundation, after a few minutes I would start to notice the settling of foundation into my little smile line. After 10 weeks with Orlane Creme Royale, I don't get the settling of foundation anymore…because my smile is is significantly re-plumped.
Part of why I keep saying that I "saved the best for last" is because it took weeks of staying committed to Orlane Creme Royale to actually see results. The product (and the price tag) is a commitment. While the cream is proving to be completely effective at addressing my number one pre-mature aging concern, it doesn't work overnight…and that's O.K….you just need to stay the course. It's worth it.
My plan is to continue using Orlane Creme Royale until I reach the end of the jar. Then, the real decision making happens. Do I make the investment and purchase another jar? Well, I have to tell you, while Orlane Creme Royale is quite quite expensive, it's still way less than Botox or fillers. And I have always said — I will avoid the needle for as long as humanly possible. As a card carrying Beauty Girl, I pride myself on seeking out needle-less options to maintaining my youthful appearance. So when you look at the cost of Orlane Creme Royale from that point of view, it's actually quite affordable.
In a nutshell, does Orlane Creme Royale work? Absolutely yes! Is it work the luxe price tag? Well, that depends on where you are in your anti-aging skincare routine. Are you *this* close to considering the needle? Do your developing lines and creases drive you bananas? If the answer is yes, then Orlane Creme Royale isn't as pricey as you think. Because let's face it — what's good skin really worth? I think we all know the answer to that questions. It's priceless!
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Approximately 95 games or so in and it already has been one wild ride in Major League Baseball during the first half. We've had quite a few surprises and disappointments throughout the standings but as Yogi once said, 'it ain't over til it's over'. With several wildcards from each league extending the season a day or two when it really matters, here are a few surprises and disappointments from the first half that took place from yours truly. Surprises: a) Pittsburgh Pirates (56-37 .602 second place NL Central) Will the third straight season be a charm after a stellar first half for the Buccos? I'm sure I don't have to remind you since 2011 when the Pirates got off to a flying start only to fall victim to injuries and inefficiency that unfortunately saw Pittsburgh miss the postseason. Last season took a turn for the even worse going 16-40 during the better part of the second half. However things seem a bit more promising in 2013 given the fact that Pedro Alvarez (.250 24 62) is hitting tape measure shots at PNC and away. Andrew McCutchen (.302 10 49) may not be having the same year as previous, but is capable of going on a second half tear, and Starling Marte (.291 9 28) in just his second season is living up to his potential. The Bucs may need another bat in the lineup, but their pitching has been beyond solid thanks to Francisco Liriano (9-3 2.00) and Jeff Locke (8-2 2.15) who far and away are the aces of the starting rotation. Pittsburgh still has 14 games remaining with first place St. Louis and 9 with Cincinnati, so things will certainly be interesting down the stretch. b) Philadelphia (48-48 .500 third place NL East) Not so fast Charlie! The Phillies are still trying to decide if they are going to be trade deadline sellers considering most didn't even expect them to still be in the race. But here they are sitting just 6.5 games back of Atlanta and have won 7 of their last 10 games. Domonic Brown (.273 23 67) has been hitting tape measure shots to all fields and is putting plenty of fear in opposing pitching. Ben Revere (.305 22 SB) is proving to be every bit of the speedster and hitter he is, putting new life in the term of small-ball. The veterans in Howard, Utley and Rollins are having otherwise subpar seasons, but Cliff Lee (10-3 2.86) is looking every bit like the 2008 Cy Young form shown with Cleveland. Kyle Kendrick (8-6 3.68) has silenced his own critics by having a solid season, and think how much better the Phillies would be if they actually scored some runs for Cole Hamels (4-11 4.05) who has pitched much better than his record otherwise indicates. c) Boston (58-39 .598 first place AL East) The expensive flops are gone. So is the misfit manager. Last season's worst record in 52 years has since been overshadowed on a 2013 pace to win 97 and perhaps a lot more when the postseason begins. When third baseman Will Middlebrooks was sent to the minors after struggling and shortstop Stephen Drew was injured, there were solid reinforcements. Slick-fielding Jose Iglesias is batting .367 as Drew's replacement, and Brock Holt and Brandon Snyder have combined for 14 RBIs in 19 games at third. Dustin Pedroia has been outstanding all season. He's hitting .317 and has been spectacular on defense at second base. David Ortiz missed the early part of the season with a heel problem. Since returning, he's been a dangerous slugger with a .316 batting average and leads the team with 19 homers and 65 RBIs. Jacoby Ellsbury (.305 3 33) is a bonafied table setter at the top of the lineup, while Daniel Nava (.288 10 52) and Mike Napoli (.259 11 58) have had numerous clutch hits with RISP. Jon Lester (8-6 4.58) hopes to rebound from a somewhat inconsistent first half and Boston needs Clay Buchhholz (9-0 1.71) back since experiencing shoulder problems earlier this season. With Feliz Doubront (6-3 3.91) and John Lackey (7-6 2.78) rounding out the rotation, this could be the team with the most depth come postseason time. d) Oakland (56-39 .589 first place AL West) Josh Donaldson (.310 16 61) is having a career season at the hot corner and is among the league leaders in hitting. If he stays hot and called upon to drive in runs with his productive bat, the Athletics will be in great shape considering they have protection in their lineup. However while Yoenis Cespedes (.225 15 43) may have won the HR derby, he needs to get hot in the second half as does Brandon Moss (.228 16 44). Jed Lowrie (.295 7 37) and Coco Crisp (.263 9 35) have done their part, and most fans are wondering when Josh Reddick (.218 4 32) will turn things around. Bartolo Colon (12-3 2.70) is having another Cy Young type season and Dan Straily (6-2 4.28) has made the most of his opportunities in key starts called on as a utility pitcher. Grant Balfour is a perfect 25/25 in save opportunities. They have what it takes to beat out Texas, but must get some more production from the middle of the lineup supporting cast. Disappointments: a) Toronto (45-49 .479 5th place AL East) While most thought for sure due to several offseason key acquisitions that the Blue Jays would run away with the AL East, it has not nearly worked out that way. Edwin Encarnarcion (.264 25 72) is having another stellar season and will likely eclipse 2012's power numbers, but he has slowed down in July. Jose Bautista (.254 20 55) has hit .483 over his last 8 games and will need a strong second half if the Jays are to make a push for the postseason. Colby Rasmus (.263 16 48) and Adam Lind (.306 11 37) are capable of doing even more, as is a struggling JP Arencibia (.221 16 42) who needs to cut down on his 98 K's in just 308 AB's. Injuries to Jose Reyes (.322 4 12) and Bautista slowed down Toronto in the early going, while Melky Cabrera (.278 3 29) hasn't been anywhere near the same since his suspension. It's clear that hitters aren't intimidated by RA Dickey's knuckleball. He's given up 20 HR in just 128 innings registering an 8-10 record with a 4.70 ERA. Mark Buherle (5-6 4.89) and Josh Johnson (1-5 5.16) are light years from their once superstar status. No light to be seen from the end of this tunnel. b) Chicago White Sox (37-55 .402 5th place AL Central) At least they no longer have Ozzie to blame, but it would be an understatement to say it has been a long season for the south-siders. Ho Hum Adam Dunn (.213 24 60) hits a bunch of homers but can't match his weight. Battle of the extremes. 108 K's in 310 ABs. Underachieving Paul Konerko (.249 7 30) Jeff Keppinger (.246 2 25) and Alex Rios (.271 11 40). No protection whatsoever throughout the lineup. Injuries to Jake Peavy, John Danks (2-6 4.31) having a tough year, no run support for Chris Sale (6-8 2.85) and a nightmare for Dylan Axelrod (3-6 5.33). Could be enough for Ken the hawk Harrelson to go monotone, considering the only numbers these Sox have put up on the board lately are a bunch of zeroes. c) Anaheim (44-49 .473 3rd place AL West) It's not like the lineup is missing any big names, however the hype hasn't been there to support huge expectations at the big A this season. Mike Trout (.322 15 59) is among the leaders in hitting and has shown his speed with 21 steals caught only 4 times having another solid season. Howie Kendrick (.310 11 40) has also collected timely hits while playing a solid second base to complement his numbers. Albert Pujols (.249 15 57) is accustomed to slow starts since joining the Angels, but somehow given where the halos stand it's going to take a much more concentrated and efficient second half to bust loose. Same holds true for Mark Trumbo (.245 21 57) and a struggling Josh Hamilton (.224 14 39) who despite their inconsistencies could get this team back into the Wildcard race if they take it one game at a time. CJ Wilson (9-6 3.30) has had a decent first half albeit not sure if it's acceptable given the huge contract. However what were the Angels thinking when they brought Joe Blanton (2-12 5.53) over? 23 home runs yielded, 149 hits in just 112 IP...these are batting practice numbers for Pete's sake! You're not in the NL Joe, and early struggles are only going to get you so far. Give the benefit of the doubt to Jered Weaver (3-5 3.63) bitten by the injury bug, but Jerome Williams (5-5 4.80) has been nothing short of unsatisfactory due to a string of bad outings. d) Washington (48-47 .505 second place NL East) Atlanta could easily be running away with this division but somehow the Nats remain right in the middle of the thick of things. Ian Desmond (.281 15 49) has been carrying Washington on the heels of some timely hitting and superb defense. However, you had to wonder why they took a chance on Jayson Werth (.297 10 33) who somehow seems to fall victim to a major injury limiting his true ability and consistency. Bryce Harper (.264 13 29) fortunately has returned from his knee injury but Ryan Zimmerman (.270 11 51) and Adam LaRoche (.249 13 43) could certainly use stronger second halves if the Nats plan to cut Atlanta's deficit. Jordan Zimmerman (12-4 2.58) has been lights out all season and may very well also be in the Cy Young discussion at season's end. Gio Gonzalez (7-3 3.03) and Stephen Strasburg (5-7 2.99) could easily have more wins apiece had both not be battling injuries and losing hard luck low scoring contests. Tyler Clippard (6-1 1.99) has done a nice job setting up Rafael Soriano (25 saves), however Dan Haren (4-10 5.61) has been lit up like a pinball machine. Wouldn't hurt to add another bat as well before the trading deadline. e) Milwaukee (38-56 .404 5th place NL Central) With the Brewers' playoff hopes all but dashed and Corey Hart (knee) out for the season, let's face it. The Brew Crew might just be making the Chicago Cubs look like world beaters out of the cellar. It has been a nightmare ride for Ron Roenicke. and unfortunately it starts with all of the controversy surrounding Ryan Braun (.304 9 36) and the steroids speculation. While MLB will likely not put suspensions into effect until 2014. Braun could miss nearly an entire season if he fails to cooperate. This team can hit, however they've squandered numerous opportunities in the middle and late innings with RISP. Jean Segura (.325 11 36) is among the league leaders in hitting and made his first All Star Game in his young career last night. Carlos Gomez (.295 14 45) and Jonathan Lucroy (.276 13 52) have carried the team offensively and Juan Francisco (.252 11 31) certainly made the most of his opportunities at 1B. However Rickie Weeks (.226 9 21) and Aramis Ramirez (.271 5 26) are having subpar years while battling injuries. Kyle Loshe (5-7 3.67) and Yovani Gallardo (7-8 4.93) are clearly unhappy furthest from their once dominating roles as starters. The middle part of the rotation and relief have been even more ineffective, and all that's left for the Brewers to play for is what little pride they have left as major changes are expected in the offseason. d) San Francisco (43-51 .457 4th place NL West) Defending champions always go through tough seasons the year after all the fame and fortune is taken in. Bruce Bochy is doing his best keeping San Francisco in the mix for a postseason spot in an otherwise weak division. Buster Posey (.325 13 56) and Marco Scutaro (.316 2 22) have done their parts especially playing at AT&T Park favoring the pitchers. Hunter Pence (.262 14 48) loves to take his cuts as a free-swinger, but in the process is hurting hitters who table set. Pablo Sandoval (.266 9 42) is capable of doing more but doesn't have the protection in the lineup needed. Brandon Belt (.260 10 38) is as versatile as they come in the core part of the lineup but subpar seasons for Angel Pagan (.262 3 24) and Jeff Francoeur (.209 3 13) have taken it's toll. Pagan had hamstring surgery and is likely to miss the rest of the season. Outside of Madison Bumgarner (10-5 3.02) who has been nothing short of brilliant, Tim Lincecum (5-9 4.26) is far from his once dominating self several years ago even with a no-hitter to his credit this season right before the ASB. It's been even more of a nightmare for Matt Cain (5-6 5.06) whose variety of pitches poses no fear in opposing hitters. Couple that with Barry Zito's imminent struggles (4-7 4.98) and a fractured pinkie injury to Ryan Vogelsong (2-4 7.19), and you have a team desperate for starting pitching. Sergio Romo has converted 21/24 save opportunities, and the good news is that there's still plenty of time to turn things around for SF although several other teams eye to dislodge Arizona. 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How can you not root for Pittsburgh? I has been a billion years since they had a winning record, let alone made the playoffs. The will definitely have a winning record and a very good shot at the playoffs. It would take a huge collapse for that to happen. They have gotten closer each year and now they know what to expect and will do it. My Phillies.............what can I say? They play well and I get my hopes up and then they suck for a while. I do not think they are going to be sellers now. They, somehow have crept back into it. They are searching for a center fielder to replace Revere while he is hurt. Amaro always pulls out some deals when you don't expect it. They next week and a half starting Friday will determine which direction they go. Boston............a team that looked like a joke last year has returned to their regular form. I for one am shocked they did it so quickly. Oakland it seems just about every year is not given a chance, yet they are in the running every year. You have got to root for them like Pittsburgh. They don't pay very much, have a bunch of people you never heard of and yet still are competitive. Toronto, Angels and Nats.................Super talent, was expected to be great, yet the are not. You cannot buy a team. If that were the case the Yanks would win the Series every year. LOL
Given the toughness of the division I'm afraid my Orioles should be a bit of a fade in the second half...they have been living on the back of Davis and there's certainly got to be a drop off for him in the second half.....considering a futures bet on the Rays at +230 to win the division..... Think Anaheim has a better second half...thinking Hamilton will go on some kind of hot streak that will carry them for a bit...
Making plans for my 30th wedding anniversary on October 23rd. Told my wife I am taking her to Oakland and the World Series. She really has no choice. Its not Hawaii, its better than that. Lets go A's!!!
Let's Go Tribe!!
Has she asked you for a divorce yet? LOL..............mine would.
Priorities Mark, Priorities. I will let Bobalou explain. Been there done that. lol She is a great partner. She aint gonna change me and I aint gonna change her. But everything else its easy to compromise so she knows when to pick her battles. :)


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Background : Syzygium polyanthum contained atsiri oil, tannin, flavonoid and alkaloid have an important role as an immunomodulation. S.tphimurium is an intracelluler bacteria, that is why it is needed a role from a celluler immun response; in this case it is played by a macrophage. Objective : A proof about the effect of giving syzygium polyanthum extract in any dosages into the increase of macrophages activities in Balb/C mice infected by S. Typhimurium. Method : The research design is the post test only control group design. Twenty four mice infected by S. Typhimurium are divided randomly into 4 groups : the control (k) is not given the extracts and P1, P2, P3 given syzygium polyanthum extracts 0,24; 2,4; 24 mg / day for 10 days. Kruskal wallis is used to test the fagositosis macrophages ability while oneway anova test is for NO macrophage value. Result : Fagositosis macrophages ability is stated as a fagositosis macrophages index, a significant distinction found among the control and P1(0,024), P2(0,004), P3(0,016); P1 with P2(0,004); P2 with P3(0,004). There is not a significant distinction between P1 and P3(0,628). With NO macrophage value has a significant distinction in the control and P2(0,000); P3(0,000), but there is not a signifcant distinction in the control with P1(0,076); P1 with P2(0,178); P1 with P3(0,870) and P2 with P3 (0,151). Conclusion : Syzygium polyanthum extracts improve fagositosis macrophages ability and macrophages value. Key word : Syzygium polyanthum, macrophages activity
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Swing by your favorite local coffee shop for a cup before settling in to read this story. You'll be craving a cup of joe long before you reach number 10 on this list. Don't settle for the stale sludge at the bottom of your communal office pot!
Equal Exchange Cafe, Boston: Like your coffee with a conscience? Grab a cup from Boston's Equal Exchange Cafe, which offers fair-trade, locally roasted, organic coffee. You can top off your coffee with milk from local family dairy farmers. Plus, the cafe focuses on recycling and composting, and sometimes features educational presentations from farmers.
Bridgeport Coffeebar, Chicago: Reap the benefits of Bridgeport Coffee's roasting operation at their cozy coffee bar. They've got a number of single origin roasts and artisanal blends on offer—get your beans of choice prepared pour-over for the best brew.
Lighthouse Roasters, Seattle: If a coffeehouse is going to survive in the caffeine capital of Seattle, it's going to be good. Lighthouse Roasters stays ahead of the pack by hand roasting small batches of premium beans in vintage cast iron roasters every day.
Nook Bakery and Coffee Bar, Philadelphia: Come here if you want a good cup of coffee, but not if you're in a particularly big rush; every single cup is made either via French press or hand-pour from local or regionally roasted beans.
Spunky Monkey House of Coffee, Portland: We know, we know. Sullying a cup of java with flavorings is coffee blasphemy to purists. But we think even the most die-hard black coffee drinker would be tempted by the flavor syrups available at Spunky Monkey House of Coffee (like the house-made caramel, organic maple, and honey-vanilla). Unconvinced? The house-roasted coffee will be just fine straight-up.
Walton Coffee House, Atlanta: Break from your routine of sullenly handing over $5 for a cup of Starbucks coffee and drinking it in rush-hour traffic. Head to this Secret Garden-esque location (it's in a gated complex) where you can drink delicious brew on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. The shop is a Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company shop (their motto: "Drink Coffee. Do Good."), which pays a fair wage to the farmers of Rwanda for their beans.
Ninth Street Espresso, New York City: You won't find any bug-laced frappuccinos here. In fact, Ninth Street Espresso offers only nine different drink options—an espresso, espresso with milk (in three, six, nine, or twelve ounces), or brewed coffee brewed in an urn, cold, or chemex.
Four Barrel Coffee, San Francisco: Enjoy a great cup of coffee, and maybe actually talk about it with the people around you at Four Barrel Coffee. There's no Wi-Fi or computer plugs in this cafe, so the focus is all on the java. Limited on time? You can get a pour-over or single origin espresso of any coffee on the menu.
M.E. Swing Coffee House, Washington, D.C.: Swing's have been in the roasting business since 1916, so you know they're doing something right. Taste the fruits of their labor at their D.C. cafe.
White Rock Coffee, Dallas: Warm weather's almost here, so keep White Rock Coffee in mind for your iced coffee fix. They use a cold brewed espresso for all iced coffee and blended drinks. Plus, their certified Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance Certified beans are roasted in-house.
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Let's call a spade a spade: I wanted an excuse to wear my wedding dress twice. (Kidding!) But seriously, having a secret elopement on a rooftop in NYC with only our chihuahua and parents, and then keeping it hush-hush for 5 whole months (ekkk!), and surprising our guests with the video of our ceremony at what they THOUGHT was the wedding was buckets of fun.
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7.7.13–Our secret elopement! (We even surprised our parents, they thought they were coming over for a "food tasting" for the wedding, and then, surprise! Here we are, ready to get our vows on, an excerpt from "The Little Prince" being read. They loved it:-)
12.6.13–Having our bridal party dance in to Chris Brown's "Forever". This was pretty much my dream wedding entrance since watching it on The Office years ago. Proud to say, our bridal party trumped Michael Scott and Company!
Watching the expressions of our sisters + friends as they watched the video!
Having our bestie as the ring bearer (again!), and temporarily lose the bands, which were found later in the bottom of his bag. Oh, Gills!
Seeing all the DIY projects come together to create a truly magical 1920's literary-love night! (In all shades of blush and bashful, of course!)
Dressing all our favorite people up in 1920's garb.
My 83 year old grandma came all the way from Richmond to be by my side. Love her!
Our first dance was a waltz to "10 Minutes Ago" from the musical Cinderella, sang by my sister and dear friend, making it extra special.
Dancing with my dad to a rendition of Taylor Swift's "Best Day" that I wrote just for him. The very talented Jessica Lynn singing! Here's the song: The Best Day {to Dad, love Jess}
Spending the rest of forever with this guy right here.
Advice for future brides that want to wear their dress twice (or more?!) Go for it, darlings! Like everything in life, your wedding is an expression of who you and your partner are, and so what if it bucks from tradition? It's one of the big moments in life that you can make exactly how YOU dreamed it to be, so get imaginative with that dream, make it sparkle. We had concerns that some of our guests would feel slighted that they didn't see the ceremony in person (and that we kept it secret for months in order to surprise them!), but you know what? Everyone was so supportive and awesome about it. So whatever your thing may be, I say make it what will cause you to look back in 50 years and say "By golly, how lucky am I to have gotten my dream partner AND dream wedding?"
A huge thank you, darling readers, for letting me share these unforgettable New Yorker moments. Wishing you all the happiest Valentine's Day!
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what beautiful and romantic pictures Jess! You were a stunning bride!!!
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So romantic. Just imagine having the reception in a book store.
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what a gorgeous bride you are. Such a fabulous dress. such a great idea to have a party after the fact and so creatively
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Love that you had a literary-themed/Gatsby-ish reception! And wow – how in the world did you manage to keep it a secret for 5 months?! That takes serious discipline! Love your dress and the reception venue surrounded by books. Congrats again on your big day. This post makes me wonder what I should do with my wedding dress which hasn't seen the light of day in almost 5 years now!
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Oh my gosh, I love this! The theme is so romantic and fun and you look stunning! I can't imagine being able to keep a secret like this – I would have been bursting at the seams!
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This was my FAV post of your's to date, Jess!! I have a huge smile on my face and what a great way to start my morning. Your pictures are absolutely rock star dazzling! Thank you for letting me share your special day vicariously and virtually. Gillman is sooooo adorably cute!! Happy V-Day to the 3 of you, our friend!
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Oh, now I see. You are a stark raving mad crazy lunatic nostalgic hopeless romantic fanatic. That makes sense.
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this is like the best wedding ever!!


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I love this fryer. I have had for about 3 years and use it all the time. My son loves French fries, this fryer makes making them in a snap. Fries and mozzarella sticks come out just as good if not better then a restaurant. I have fried chicken and pork chops in it. I wish it could get hotter then 375 degrees and have a slightly larger capacity but otherwise it's a fantastic machine. Stores easy, cleans easy. I have more then gotten my monies worth with this product.
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Don't tease him about his green jeans -- the WWE star has a 'Latin temper,' you knowBy TJ MADIGAN - Calgary Sun
HOW THE DEVIL ARE YOU? Good, good. I'm in Tampa, Florida, right now, so it's not as early here as it is where you are. IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT AND YOU AREN'T WRESTLING. WHATCHA GONNA DO? Spending time with my kids. I usually work Saturday nights, though. PICK FIVE WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF. OK. I lie, cheat and steal, so that's three right there. And I'd have to say Latin temper. That's five. WHAT WERE YOU LIKE AT SCHOOL? Shy. WHAT'S YOUR MOST TREASURED MATERIAL POSSESSION? My family are my most treasured possession but you said it has to be material? My low riders. WHAT'S YOUR POISON? In the past, alcohol. But by the grace of God, I've been clean for three years. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU PUNCHED AND WHY? I dunno, probably (WWE wrestler) Bradshaw because he touched my mom. It was part of the show. WHAT'S YOUR MOST UNPLEASANT CHARACTERISTIC? My temper. WHAT'S THE MOST RIDICULOUS THING YOU'VE EVER BOUGHT? I don't know. I'm looking at my wife and asking her to help me out here. I really don't know. Pass. WHAT'S THE BEST ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED? Be real. And don't believe your own hype. WHAT REPAIRS COULD YOU PERFORM ON YOUR CAR? I can put the gas in. WHAT'S YOUR CULINARY SPECIALTY? Fajitas. WHAT'S YOUR CELLPHONE RINGTONE? My ringtone is Heaven by Los Lonely Boys. ARE YOU EASILY EMBARRASSED? No, not really anymore. WHAT TV SERIES DO YOU WANT ON DVD? I own Friends, so probably something funny like that. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE UNHEALTHY FOOD? Cheesecake. WHERE DO YOU WANNA HOLIDAY? Hawaii. WHAT'S THE BEST CONCERT YOU'VE SEEN? Best concert was easily Santana. IF YOU WEREN'T A WRESTLER, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING? That's a good question. I'd probably be doing something else in wrestling. If not, I've always loved special effects in the movies. That always interested me and I was actually looking into that for a while. DO YOU COLLECT YOUR OWN MEMORABILIA? No, I only collect very special things from special moments in my career. If anything, I try to stay really humble. WHAT TRAIT DO YOU ADMIRE MOST IN PEOPLE? Their heart. DO YOU LIKE TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS? Only sometimes. DO YOU HAVE A PET? I have two pets, two dogs. A Chesapeake and a chihuahua. WHAT WAS THE BEST YEAR OF YOUR LIFE? I still haven't had it. It just gets better and better. YOU HAVE A FEW HOURS TO KILL. BOOK OR VIDEO GAME? Definitely a video game. Right now, I'm into Madden NFL. WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST FEAR? Myself. WHAT'S YOUR WORST HABIT? Picking at my chest. WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? My kids. Oh, and I like slapstick comedy, too. WHAT MOVIE MADE YOU TEARY-EYED? Old Yeller (laughs). No, there was this movie called Father starring Jack Lemmon which I saw the same year my Dad passed away. Every time I see that movie, it gets to me. EVER ORDER PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING ON PPV? Oh yeah, I order them all the time. STRANGEST PIECE OF FAN MAIL? I've had pretty strange ones but the really weird ones are when they seem like they're stalking me. FUNNIEST THING YOU'VE SEEN DURING WRESTLING? Dirty diapers thrown into the ring during one of my matches in Mexico. ANY SUPERSTITIONS? Nah, I don't believe in superstitions. UGLIEST THING IN YOUR WARDROBE? I'm a wrestler, so I've obviously got some old wrestling tights. I also own some really bad green jeans. COULD YOU BE CONVINCED TO KARAOKE AND, IF SO, WHAT'S YOUR SONG? In a word, no. - - - See Eddie Guerrero and other WWE stars May 30 at the Calgary Saddledome.


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This breaks my rule for political type posts here but here goes: http://www.aclu.org/pizza/images/screen.swf
I enjoyed the clip. The older I get, the more I know, and the less I feel connected to the wheels of how it's all run. It was funny.........sort of in a grim sort of way. But Monday's softball game was good. I hit a triple in one game, and my daughter got a home run. Now that I'm older, I get to play with my kids instead of just watching.
My sister is going through that teenage phase with my niece where your parents are embarrassing and she's upset because not long ago she was her world. I told her kids go through those phases When there little your there whole world and can let go of you. Then there a little older and they want you when they are scared or confused. Then the teenage years and they don't want you in the same country as them. Then they become adults and they become your friend.
I am against National ID cards. Back in the days of WW2, in communist and socialist countries you couldn't go anywhere unless, you showed someone your papers or you were under arrest immediately. A bad bad thing and that recording, Matt, isn't that wrong. I know here when I call into my light company, certain credit cards companies, the recordings says, " we see that you are calling from ***-***x-***x and the last name on this acct is ...***x ***xx and your acct number is... *** *** *** if this is correct push #1... Just to see what would happen I lived alittle and pushed #2 and this recording sounded so human like because it sound suspicious of me, when it said, " oh, we are sorry we will try again." Being that I am human, I had to push the button even further, I then, pushed #3 then another recording came on, this one sounded angry saying, " we will now connect you." When the human came on, the person said, " isn't your phone number, ***-***-***x?" I said, " yes." She asked me why I pushed... the number 2 button. Seriously, I couldn't answer her because I was laughing too hard. Yet, seriously, this is a problem. National Cards has been an ongoing thing off and on, since the 70's. Once in awhile this comes up before the Senate and Congress and people go crazy and swamp them with phone calls. I never want to see this. But you know what? This will eventually happen. To me that is a sad sad day for my kids and all kids, and all people.


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I would love a recipie for biscuits & gravy. Maybe a sausage gravy if anyone would have one to share. Thanks so much !!
and gravy Ingredients 1/2 lb bacon 3 large potatoes unpeeled & diced 1 onion diced 1 green bell pepper diced 6 eggs 1/2 cup half and half salt and pepper to taste Directions fry bacon in large deep skillett, drain most of the drippings off. crumble bacon. set aside. dice potatoes, green pepper and onion, add to skillett, cook covered for 15 minutes. remove lid, turn heat to high and cook 5 minutes, turning mixture over to brown top and bottom. Mix eggs with 1/2 and 1/2 and pour over potatoe mixture, reduce heat, replace lid and cook 7-10 minutes or until egg is set. Add crumbled bacon upon serving.
I've made buscuits from scratch for yrs but have found that the lowfat bisquik using buttermilk makes very good ones. As for the gravy I've never used a recipe but I will try to give it a shot know the ratio for flour to liquid for sauces. To make 2 cups of grvy you would need 4tbs fat (sausage or bacon drippings etc) and 4 tbs of flour. Brown the flour and add the 2 cups of milk and season with salt and pepper. I would guess that you would double that to make sausage gravy with 1 lb sausage. My ex MIL made SOS with corned beef using the "southern" stlye gravy and 1 can of corned beef. My mother makes SOS with 1 can of roastbeef or left over roast beef
I don't make this from a written recipe, but I will try to explain it. I brown and crumble a pound of sausage. Use whatever brand you like. After it is cooked and crumbled well, add about 3 to 4 spoonfulls of flour. Mix it in well. Start pouring in milk and keep stirring. I don't measure. When it starts getting soupy I stop and let it thicken a minute or two. If it get too thick, just add some more milk. I guess a good measure would be about 2 cups to 3 cups of milk. Salt and pepper well, and serve over hot biscuits. Hope this helps you! We love it!
Hi, I serve this sausage gravy over hot biscuts (Schwan's frozen style) This is an "outta my head " recipe, it is NOT for anyone dieting or in fear of cholesterol. I serve this to all of our out of town guests. They Love it! 1 pound bulk pork sausage 1 stick butter/margarine 1 quart milk 1 cup flour poultry seasoning-approx 1tablespoon salt and pepper- heavy on the pepper Brown sausage in dutch oven (deep saucepan will do) break into small pieces add butter/margarine add 1/2 of milk to pan bring to slow boil In a deep bowl mix flour, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning, add milk... mix until smooth. I use an electric hand blender. Add the flour slurry to the sausage and hot milk. Turn the heat to medium. Stir constantly until thick and smooth. I use the hand blender to do this as well. If the gravy is too thin add a bit of flour, if too thick add a bit of milk salt and pepper to taste The gravy is about enough for 6 good servings.
I have a "cheaters" way to make the gravy. 2 tubes of sausage, browned.(We like Bob Evans Savory Sage Sausage but it may be too spicy for some) Add two cans of cream of chicken soup and then add milk until you get the desired consistency. It is yummy and very quick-it is so easy we even make it when we camp. We also use Grands Biscuits for the biscuit portion.


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Find the value of the definite integral using sums, not antiderivatives: int= integral sign int((x + 2)/(x^(3/2)),x= 16..25)dx Please help... even just showing me how to get started would be greatly appreciated.
April 5, 2011 by CM
differentiate y=ln(x^5-e^x) Please show the steps in solving change it to y=ln u dy/dx= dy/du * du/dx and of course, dy/du= 1/u I will be happy to critique your work. 1/4x * 4/4x = 4/x Is this correct?
April 11, 2007 by quita
How do I find the derivative of x^ (1/(x-1)) is it (1/(x-1)) x^[1-(1/(x-1))] * (-1/ (x-1)^2) ?? If not, can you please write out what rule I should use? Thank you very much!
September 18, 2010 by APpreciate student
Use a linear approximation (or differentials) to estimate the given number. Tan 44 degrees Please help.
November 15, 2010 by Chelsea
ex: Find the indicated derivative using implicit differentiation. e^x/y^2= 8 + e^y; dy/dx Please I need help and thank you very much!
October 2, 2011 by Ed
Math, Pre Calc
Given that (+-2) and i are the roots of a 4th degree polynomical, find the equation. Please help! Thank you:)
September 5, 2012 by Nikki
Helpp please State the domain and range of each of the following functions: 1. f(x)=1/(x+3) 2. g(x)=√x+6 3. h(x)=x^3+2x+5
September 28, 2014 by Anonymous
ap calc
the curve y=ax+ b/x has a relative minimum at the point (1,4). find the values of a and b. please help. I have no idea how to solve this.
November 9, 2014 by Anonymous
the curve y=ax+ b/x has a relative minimum at the point (1,4). find the values of a and b. please help. I have no idea how to solve this.
November 9, 2014 by Anonymous
Help me please Is the given linear expression a factor of the polynomial? Show work. f(x)=2x^3+x^2-5x+2; x+2
October 31, 2014 by Anonymous
Help me please. List all possible rational zeros for the polynomial function. p(x)=3x^3-2x^2-5x-2
November 7, 2014 by Anonymous
ap calc
For the curve f(x)=xln(x)+ (1-x)ln(1-x), find the value of x in the interval 0<x<1 where f(x) has a minimum. Please help I have no idea how to solve.
December 21, 2014 by Anonymous
What are the asymptotes of the hyperbola (x+1)^2/4 - (y-2)^2/1 =1 I'm homeschooled, so the concept is hard to grasp. Show steps please.
March 6, 2015 by Julissa
What are the vertices of the hyperbola x^2/9 - y^2/4=1 I'm not sure of how to start or what equation to use. Show steps please.
March 6, 2015 by Julissa
Hi, How do I improve my math skills? I can't calculate in my head (I.e 2x43), I would actually have to write it down to solve it. I took pre-calc, calc and didnt have problem understanding. I don't know what is wrong. what should I do?
February 27, 2015 by john
C code
Write a .c file named calc that: - Takes arguments from the command line - Solves a simple math problem - Returns the result as an exit status calc.c: //this is the function that gets called when the executable is run. int main(int argc, char * argv[]){ //I've given you the ...
February 6, 2013 by Nick
I am stuck solving this problem, any help please..Many thanks find all numbers x that satisfy the given equation ln(2x) ------- =2 ln(3x)
December 9, 2010 by Roy
Calc Help Please Again!
Find the volume of the solid formed by rotating the region enclosed by y=e^(1x)+4, y=0, x=0 and x=0.2 about the x-axis? Ty
May 16, 2014 by Josh
Go over this with me please, I forgot how to do it. Solve the polynomial equation. 15x^3-119x^2-10x+16=0
November 17, 2014 by Anonymous
Calc: PLEASE HELP!
How can this be proven! I have tried so many ways! PLEASE help! Verify using an example that Vector a + (Vector b • Vector c) = (Vector a • Vector b) + Vector c? Explain your reasoning.
July 1, 2008 by Sick Sick
Calc Help
q=(1000/p+1)^2 - 1 find q' Please help. Question on review sheet. I will be glad to help you, or critique your work. What do you think the way to solve it is>
May 1, 2007 by Evan
calc- please help
given x=2cos(t)+t*sin(t) and y=2sin(t)-t*cost(t), with t:[pi, 2pi] find all critical values. (4 answers)
May 20, 2007 by Mischa
Pre Calc
lim x approaches 0 [1/x *((1/(sqrt(1+x))-1)] It will be easier to understand if you write it out.. How would I algebraically do this? (The answer is -1/2) Help please?
March 18, 2009 by MW
Consider the function f(t)=2sec^2(t)–10t^3. Let F(t) be the antiderivative of f(t) with F(0)=0. Then F(2) my problem is i get 2tan(t)-5/2t^4+c i plug in 2 and dont get the right answer please help
June 5, 2009 by sonia
Calc Help :(((((
Find the derivative of the following function showing your work and fully simplifying your answer. Show steps please! Thank you!!!!!! f(x)=(x+3)^3(x-8)^5
March 12, 2014 by Kim
Please help me. Use Descartes' rule of signs to describe the roots for each polynomial function. 3. m(x)=x^3+3x^2-18x-40
November 9, 2014 by Anonymous
∫ (2x+1)/(x+1) dx Please show steps if you work it. I think it's a partial fraction and worked with decomposition. Not sure though.
March 14, 2015 by Janice
calc check please?
Given the differential equation: dy/dx = y(1+x), y(0)=1, Use Euler's method with step size .1 to approximate y(.3). ... please check this for me! no one has responded to this question yet.. thanks. y' = y(1+x), y'(0) = 1(1+0)=1 ->the solution has slope 1 at the point (0,1...
July 2, 2007 by COFFEE
suppose you need to construct a cone who surface area is 100 sq in. (A= pi*r*(sqrt( r^2+h^2), this is the amount of carboard needed to construct the cone. find values of r and h that will maximize the volume of the cone (V= (pi/3)r^2h Please help. explanations and steps please...
December 17, 2010 by CM
pre calc
area of triangle XYZ given:side z=11 side x=7 and side y=13 what are the angles and area please? please explain
December 8, 2011 by jim
Find an expression for the function whose graph is the given curve. The top half of the circle x^2 + (y-2)^2 = 4 Please Help. I don't even know where to start.
September 14, 2010 by Chelsea
Find f'(a). f(x)= (x^2 + 1)/(x - 2) So, [[(a + h)^2 + 1]/[(a + h) - 2]] - [(a^2 + 1)/a - 2] and the whole thing divided by h I tried simplifying it and ended up with [a + h/-2] - (a-2), which is incorrect. I used wolfram alpha and got (a^2 - 4a - 1)/(a - 2)^2 but I do not know...
September 28, 2010 by CMM
pre calc
write the form of the partial decomposition for the given rational expression. Don't solve for constants: 8x+10/x^2+7x-18 please show work!
May 12, 2011 by esora
Please help me solve these two equations!! Divide and express as a polynomial: 12a^8b^5 - 9a^14b^15 + 6a^6b^10 _____________________________________ 3a^2b^5 Simplify: a/b - b/a __________ a-b/b
November 27, 2013 by Maggie
ap calc
if f(X)= 2X-X^2,if x<1 2x^2-4x+3, if >or equal to 1 find two values of c in the interval [0,2] that satisfy the mean value theorem. Please help I have no idea how to solve
December 21, 2014 by Anonymous
ap calc
find the volume generated by revolving the area bounded by y=-x^3, y=0, and x=-2 about the line x=1. I know how to the solve the problem but am not sure how to get the interval. Please help.
February 28, 2015 by anonymous
liquid heptane C7H16 is completely combusted to produce CO2 and H2O: C7H16 + 11O2 --> 7CO2 + 8H2O the heat combustion for one mole of C7H16 is -4.85*10^-3 CO2 heat of comb. = -393.5 H2O h of c= -285.8 a) calc. the vale of heat of cumbustion for C7H16 in kJ/mol a .0108 mol ...
March 10, 2010 by hilde
Use DeMoivre's Theorem to find the indicated power of the following complex number (-6 + 6i)^4 Please help, i dont get this guys therom at all...
February 13, 2012 by Janique
For the triangle shown, find the length AD. (Assume u = 18, v = 18, x = 10°, and y = 10°. Round your answer to two decimal places.) Show work please!!!
April 2, 2012 by Mike
pre-calc helpppp
Evaluate the expression under the given conditions (show steps please) sin(č/2); tan č = − 5 / 12 , č in Quadrant IV
April 21, 2012 by John


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Hi All,Looking for feedback on a new color for the MLD Packs in Dyneema X for Fall 2009.We have a Dyneema X order going in soon and wanted your feedback on a new color - or should we stay the same?What color would you like to see? Ok to email me a .jpg color swatch or you can just name/describe it here or post the color idea in this thread. OK to point to another existing product out there that's puurddy.Just off the top - we're thinking of a muted Gray + Green...Like a dull Lichen shade.Also, what colors do you absolutely HATE? Maybe post a LOVE / HATE list to help guide us.Thanks!
I HATE bright coloured packs.Muted is best. Personally, i like the present grey colour. Maybe it would be good to stick to the grey, and use it as a brand identity. Thats my vote anyway. :)
I generally don't go for bright colors, but I don't mind accents.I do like your current gray packs. The green looks decent too, but may be too similar to ULA.
I like the gray color that is being used for the 09 packs.
The color on the posted swatch is good since I like a gray/green.
I don't think asking people here what their color preferences are is the best way to determine what colors to use. There will always be people who like certain colors and hate others. It would be best to offer a choice, one muted color, one bright color so that for both at least there is a variety for a variety of people. GoLite I think gives a good selection so that people can choose. I personally hate black or everything-is-brown-and-green choices, though I do use those colors for some items. Sometimes I just want a bit of cheer in what I have.
Haglöfs has some funky colors. I love "Budgie Green" and some of their other colors.
I think that green is a really cool color. So many ultralight items are grey (or cuben plastic baggy). :-)I would definitely prefer the green.
Your input was received and processed!The consensus (from various sources: forums, calls, emails, interrogations, etc,) was that the current gray was nice but a bit darker would be great.We have selected the new color - a little darker gray, about a 75% gray. In between the current med gray and a black. It should look sharp with the darker gray contrasting with the white Dyneema threads. We feel it's a nice shade that is both unassuming and at the same time interesting. art theory blah blah blah... Maybe we can look at a two color choice in 2010.It will show up in the MLD gear in late fall this year.Thanks!
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