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Vampire Diaries: Is [Spoiler] Dead? Will [Spoiler] Be Back?
Warning! Huge spoilers for The Vampire Diaries Season 4, Episode 14, "Down the Rabbit Hole."
We went down the rabbit hole, and we did not like what we saw. Katherine (Nina Dobrev) came back and used Jeremy's (Steven R. McQueen) blood to raise Silas so she could snag the cure. Then the ancient witch snapped Jer's neck and the screen faded to black.
Is this the end of poor little Gilbert? According to Zap2It — maybe: "Next week's episode is a pivotal one, and unfortunately, until then, fans will just have to sit tight."
Oh, great. Elena (Nina Dobrev) seemed out of her mind with grief and with the idea that her brother could somehow be brought back. Earlier, Kat Graham (Bonnie Bennett) said that a death was coming and it's so big that "It will completely alter everything." Jer fits the bill.
And what about Tyler (Michael Trevino)? He's done tons of disappearing acts before, but never has Klaus (Joseph Morgan) been so gung-ho to kill him. "No decision has been made yet as to when or ifTrevino will rejoin the cast, and whether it will be in a regular or recurring capacity. A return this season is very unlikely," Zap2It reports.
Well, now we just dissolved into tears again.
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Does anyone know much about spitzoid melanoma?!!
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I've been going crazy trying to figure out how to add a photo and update my profile info. From what I've been able to find on the site, it just says to click on my name in the top right corner, but my name is not clickable?
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Jackie, Dan's beloved wife, called a bit ago to let me know Dan passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 26th. She had gone bike-riding with a friend, and when she returned home, she found Dan on the floor. He apparently died from a heart attack. She is devastated, as you can imagine. Please keep Jackie, their daughter Danielle, and their two grandchildren, Emerson and Natalie in your heart and prayers. Dan tried to come across as a bad-ass here, but in real life he was just a big ol' tenderhearted teddy bear. He never got over losing his son, Nate, to melanoma.
Jackie is trying to be strong, and relying on her faith in God to get her through Dan's passing. She said she doesn't think she can take any more phone calls and having to explain things, and she asked me to share this news here. If you'd like to send a card, her address is:
Jackie Thompson
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Last Thursday my father was taking to the ER for an ALOC (altered level of consciousness) a CT scan was done of his head and a tumor was found on his brain. The tumor was removed last Friday and was determined to be a metastatic melanoma tumor (stage IV). He came home from the hospital yesterday 6 days after brain surgery, and will be undergoing the cyberknife within the next 4 weeks. My mother just found out that his health insurance from his employer only covers $25,000.00 per year for medical care.My family is floored, how can an insurance policy be so minimal?
My question is, are there any sources or foundations or organizations that help with cancer treatments? We live in California and at this point fear that the hospital will not do the cyberknife surgery.
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It's been years since I've been around. Not even sure if there would be anyone who'd remember me. For anyone who might remember. Just a note to say I'm still kicking. And will always be grateful for the late night darkside chats and wicked humour that helped me through an incredibly tough time.
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My mom have been diagnosed with a stage III melanoma in march.
Also, I have a grandma with senil dementia, and take a lot of me to take care of her (help with higiene, change diapers, medicines...).
My father e mother have not a good relationship, so sometimes they fight.
I think I may be on depression and always ask my boyfriend (that happens to be in USA, and I'm in brazil) for help.. and my friends too..
Yesterday I fought with my boyfriend because he said I'm always complaining and doing nothing and also my friends said that.
I am very happy for finding this forum, cause here there are people that have the same problem and can understand me...
Mother have a stage III melanoma
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I don't come here anymore, but wanted to let all of Gia's friends know of her passing. It was posted today on Facebook. Heartbreaking....
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Wonder if anyone here remembers me.Would be nice to catch up with old friends.Michelle..Barbiegirl..Stan N
Becky H.Adreienne...and any one else still around.Im on facebook.Ian Mutch...dressed in my firekit next to my truck
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Well 6 years NED now, and I am actually annoyed by having 2 basal cells removed from my neck. They are both on the left side of my neck(car drivers side) and so I am curious as to the actual rules on window tinting vs sunscreen. From what I've gathered so far, it doesn't matter how much windows are tinted as long as they have a plastic film. Is there any specific film that is best to use? if so, does it matter how dark the tinting is?
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I am in the middle of a melanoma incident (1b thank heavens, just can't seem to get clear margins). Just to make life more interesting, I had a MRI breast procedure. Radiologist recommending a MRI guided biopsy. I know if I posted a melanoma path report, you guys could interpret it for me. There are just way too many breast cancer web sites (and I have not been diagosed with breast cancer yet anyway!!). I can't find any lay sites to help me understand the radiology report for the MRI imaging.
Any ideas? Any breast issue web sites/forums like this one?
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I have tried repeatedly to subscribe to topics so I can follow up, but I am unable to do that. When I click that link, it takes me right away to a page with lots of lines of info in a format that looks like maybe HTML? Any ideas? I hate to be a pain with this, but I miss follow up comments, and also topics I would like to respond to.
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Does anyone see that as being a little morbid?
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Joey Bada$$ – My Yout
Coinciding with the release of his Summer Knights project, Joey Bada$$ unveils the visual companion of "My Yout." Having been previously blessed with an official remix, the official version is graced with a visual treatment that finds the rapper enjoying the fast island life. Joey is currently on the road with Ab-Soul, The Underachievers and more for 'The Smoker's Club Tour 2013.'
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Hold It TogetherJanuary 20, 2011 8:08 am | Product Releases | Comments
Master Bond (Hackensack, NJ) has developed the Supreme 33, which is formulated for structural applications in extreme environments with temperatures from -80 to 425°F. The two-component epoxy offers high structural bond strength while resisting thermal cycling, thermal shock, and impact, according to the company.
On-Demand Coding Helps Manufacturer Maximize UptimeJanuary 20, 2011 4:09 am | by Paul Schildhouse, Secondary Packaging Product Manager, Videojet Technologies, Inc. | Articles | Comments
By using variable data printing systems for case coding, a food manufacturer has ensured its cases always include clear, accurate printing. Kettle Foods is passionate about making the best-tasting all-natural chips in the world. Since its beginning in 1982, the company has perfected the kettle-cooked style of potato chips, and today, Kettle Brand® potato chips are available in supermarkets and natural foods stores in all 50 states, as well...
'Sales-Based Royalties' Regulations Benefit ManufacturersJanuary 20, 2011 3:41 am | by James L. Atkinson & Dwight N. Mersereau, Miller & Chevalier Chartered | Articles | Comments
The IRS has issued proposed regulations (REG-149335-08) affecting taxpayers required to pay "sales-based royalties" upon the sale of inventory. The guidance, issued in the form of proposed regulations under the "uniform capitalization rules" of section 263A, largely is taxpayer favorable and may confer substantial tax benefits on affected companies.
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Television host Dylan Ratigan recently joined the "cast" of Morning Joe to discuss the state of American manufacturing. He says that while the Federal Reserve has done much to help manufacturers get out of the current slump, our tax system is still too restrictive to encourage solid growth.
'Watson' Begins Robot Dystopia At JeopardyJanuary 19, 2011 8:45 am | Videos | Comments
Watson, which IBM claims as a profound advance in artificial intelligence, went up against Jeopardy! champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter last week in its television debut. Watson held its own in a short practice round, and it will appear on Jeopardy! as part of a million-dollar tournament that will be televised next month.
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If you heard anything about CES this year, or just like following information on the newest TV technology, you know that the big issue with 3-D technology is that it generally requires those clunky glasses to work properly. Well, one French engineer has solved that problem completely! I won't spoil the surprise, but I will say that it involves blinking.
Apple's 1Q Finances Predictably Dazzle InvestorsJanuary 19, 2011 3:57 am | by Jessica Mintz, AP Technology Writer | News | Comments
Apple Inc.'s stellar holiday-quarter results were enough to make investors forget, at least for the moment, that CEO Steve Jobs is taking another medical leave of absence. The company was able to boost production of iPads faster than analysts predicted, and shoppers bought iPhones as fast as Apple could make them, helping drive the company's fiscal first-quarter net income up 78 percent from the prior year.
Ford Retains 3,750 Jobs At K.C. Plant With Massive InvestmentJanuary 19, 2011 3:48 am | News | Comments
DETROIT (AP) — Ford will retain nearly 3,750 jobs and build a new vehicle at a Missouri plant that was in danger of closing. Ford is ending production of the Escape SUV later this year at the Claycomo plant near Kansas City. It will make the new Escape in Louisville, Kentucky. The company won't say which new product is coming to the Missouri plant.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Two men who authorities say were competing to impress their fellow hackers were arrested Tuesday on federal charges they stole the e-mail addresses of more than 100,000 Apple iPad users, including politicians and media personalities. The theft and the AT&T security weakness that made it possible were revealed months ago, and U.
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Chicago Pneumatic (Rock Hill, SC) has developed the lightweight CP7739 ½" impact wrench, which features side-to-side (S2S Technology) forward/reverse functionality located directly above the trigger. The wrench can deliver 450 ft. lbs. of torque in a compact magnesium composite design that is only 2.
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To say the least, a flourishing manufacturing sector is important to America's economy, as well as providing good jobs for future generations. Chris Kilcullen is a self-proclaimed average American who just wants his economy back. As countless manufacturing jobs have been lost during the recession and companies have decided to outsource, Chris has become more and more unsettled with the status of things.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If the past is any indication, Tim Cook's mastery of inventory management and his high expectations of employees should leave Apple Inc. in good hands while its charismatic leader, Steve Jobs, takes a medical leave of absence. Apple said Monday that Cook, the chief operating officer, will take charge of the iPhone and iPad maker as Jobs focuses on his health.


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Posted by madou on 03/31/2011
Ordered for delivery. They got my order wrong-- so I was overcharged. Onion rings were soggy, potatoes looked and tasted like they had been leftover from days ago and refried several times. Called the manager to complain. He told me that next time he would make sure it was better and that they would give me a free cole slaw. Admittedly, the cole slaw is good -- but I doubt I'll order anything else from there ever. Thought about calling my credit card company to dispute the charge...but that would take more time and effort. So I'll simply spread the word. And the word is "YUCK"
Posted by DJ112 on 02/22/2011
Delivery took about 75 minutes and I live 10 blocks away. They forgot the corn bread. The wings are the size of breasts, abnormally large and looked unappetizing. We threw most of it out and I wouldn't order from here ever again. Freakishly gross sized wings.
Posted by suze on 09/06/2010
We ordered a platter of pulled pork and pulled carolina pork from Dallas last night We asked if the side of fries would arrive crispy and they assured us yes. The carolina pulled pork arrived on a limp bun. The pork consisted of the end cap of the meat which was just a thick blob of fat. The fries were wet. The pulled pork platter was sightly better since it included some smoked sliced brisket but overall it was inedible. I would never order from here again. I I had been at the restaurant I would have sent everything back!
Posted by Texan on 09/02/2010
I'm from Texas, born and raised. We asked the hotel concierge for a good BBQ restaurant that was close. I was with my boss, who's from California, and he wanted BBQ! Not me! Everyone should know; Texas BBQ is the BEST! Anyway, the waiter was pushing ribs and I asked him at least 3 times, are the ribs fall-off-the-bone? Do I have to use a knife? I couldn't have been any clearer! If I have to fight the bone to get to the meat, it's not worth it to me. Anyway, he assured me every time they will fall-off-the-bone. Well they were the toughest ribs I have ever had. Not even close to tender or easy to eat. To make matters worse, I told the waiter and he said no problem, he'd bring me some new ribs. I asked can I try a burger?, as that sounded pretty good. He said sure, but it would take 30 to 35 minutes. I was thinking, wow, that's a long time to cook a burger, but hey, it should be good and cooked to order. I passed on the ribs and said, bring me the burger and I'll just wait. Making my party wait too! We'll it took all of 3 minutes to get my burger, so I guess they cooked it in a NY minute. The burger was OK, but I'll never eat there again! When you want Texas BBQ, go to Texas. Don't let the name Dallas BBQ fool you!
Posted by uws girl on 05/24/2010
According to their menu I have in my hand and the one on here, this place should still be open. I just called (10:30 pm) and they said they aren't doing any more deliveries.... I gave it 2.5 just because I can't rate what I didn't eat but felt bad leaving everything at zero. I wanted to post this anyway in case anyone else tries to order when they're open and won't deliver.
Posted by Jim Brennan on 04/12/2010
My wife and myself were in NYC celebrating our anniversary which includes going out for BBQ. I was disapointed last year when Tenn. Mountain in SOHO was gone. After checking this site out I decided we would give Dallas BBQ a try. We arrived around 1:00pm, and were seated right away. We decided to order the lunch portion of baby back ribs, and a appitizer of Hot Chicken Wings. When the wings arrived they looked like they could of been Turkey Wings they were so large. When the main course arrived the french fries were piled high with a large peice of cornbread with the 1/2 rack of ribs. The ribs were cooked just right and very tasty, as were the fries and cornbread. I will most definitly be eating here again as often as I get a chance. If you like BBQ you will Love Dallas BBQ
Posted by Hungry In Harlem on 02/18/2010
Living in harlem there are plenty of restuarants. I try to eat here once a month or more according to who's eating with me. I love the rib and chicken combo (honey).


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Beautiful Residence in Cyprus from Armon Choros Architektonikis
"Armon Choros Architektonikis" is an architecture firm founded in Larnaca, Cyprus in 1995. Today we would like to present an interesting residence from their portfolio. The project is called Chalkidos Street Residence and is also winner of some important awards in the field. The main thing that the developers had to respect was the owner's wish of having an internal yard where water would be the main element.The results?- a spectacular private pool which can be viewed from almost every room of the house and also a natural green space. It seems like the whole building circles around the inner yard. The curved walls really give this construction its uniqueness. Interiors are very modern, which is what you probably expected from such a unusual exterior.
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looks like a house from archmodels, but very nice
[…] The access is tangent to the curve and the spaces refer to the interior, while the "public space" of the living room, being transparent, sees outside with a view to the thicket. The internal circulation in the ground floor organizes, separates and unifies the inside with the outside, while in the first floor it recedes leaving the spaces in free optic to the yard. Via […]
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interest rate hike will be good! Conservative investment!
reasonable valuation: low PE ~10, consistent earnings, good CF flow, strong financial position, 1.98% dividend
CB has an A for financial health and a PEG less than 1 on Morningstar, so it's one of my long picks.
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.
CB is a great investment opportunity on a recent dip in prices. The recent drop has brought all CB's ratios low for the industry average, with both P/E and price to free cash flow both about half the average. The company also manages little debt, and shows that a little dip in price will not be catastrophic to the overall company. Also, with a healthy 2.1% yield on the dividend and constant 10% growth on said dividend over 5 years combined with a payout ratio in the low 20%'s, you can expect continued advancement and thus increased share value. Finally, for all chart watchers, the recent dip in price bounced off a support level and is more likely to go up from that level.
Stellar underwriting with excellent history of capital allocation. At an earnings multiple lower than the broad market, there's no reason CB cannot outperform over the next 5-10 years.
Strong management commitment to returning profits to shareholders, through both share buybacks and regular dividend increases. Solid combined ratios and a strong position by specializing in insurance segments with fewer competitors should allow Chubb to be a winner over the long haul.
$88 Graham Number shows +20% upside.
Not an explosive growth story with 4% yearly revenue growth over the last decade, but a constantly growing dividend(10+ years of increases), quality valuations(12 PE & 11 Price to Cash Flow), a 12% profit margin, and low debt, make Chubb worth a look.
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Great company, but I think over the next week or so, I'll make a few points, and close this pick. My company used to use them, and instead use Travelers now.
Pays dividend, low P/E, currently out of favor with the market due to its value price.
It has brand value among high net worth individuals
Under priced on discounted future earnings
One of the few insurance companies that actually pays legitimate claims without a fight. (And reasonably fights where it should.) Chubb charges higher premiums than others, but in the long run people will see that it provides better value. I represent policyholders in disputes with insurers. I don't see Chubb as often as other companies. And their people just seem smarter than everyone else in the industry. If customers see the value then the market should too.
Insurance revenues should climb as recession effects diminish
One of the highest quality Insurance Companies. I will get in now in anticipation that Insurance Stocks will move out of "Soft Market" pricing which is the reason most have extremely low PEs
cash flow, roe
Natural destination for companies that want to move their insurance away from AIG.


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On this day in 1847, the German scientist Ferdinand von Roemer concluded his tour of Texas, begun in November 1845. Roemer, born in Hanover in 1818, studied the flora, fauna, and geology of Texas from Galveston to Houston, as far west as New Braunfels and Fredericksburg, and as far north as Waco. During the course of his wanderings, he befriended such influential German Texans as John O. Meusebach and Ferdinand Lindheimer. Roemer's account of his travels, published in Germany in 1849, became an influential source of information for European emigrants, though he did not romanticize what he found: after noting that the early settlers of Texas had included "the most degraded riff-raff, adventurers, gamblers, swindlers and murderers--the scum not only of the United States but of all nations," he added with faint praise that "the present morals and respect for the laws of the land are as a general rule not any lower than in the adjoining Southwestern States." In his native Germany, Roemer enjoyed a long and distinguished academic career before his death in 1891.


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|Introduces the technical professional and engineering student to the emerging field of smart energy systems, active power management, and òsmart grid' technologies. Topics include SCADA and Phasor networks for monitoring power systems and distribution automation, distributed energy management systems (DEMS) to integrate Renewable Energy (RE) with building/campus EMS/BMS, integration of renewables, and system requirements for an Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Includes an overview of goals, challenges, and milestones for developing a òsupergrid' for integrating utility scale wind, low emission baseload energy, and systemwide management tools for network stability.
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text: Greg Dawson of the Orlando Sentinel wrote a compelling book in 2009. However I didn't read it. I've read a number of Holocaust stories and thought this book would run along the same lines. Much to my surprise, this is quite different than I'd expected. I saw his powerful book talk presentation yesterday and now I can't wait to read it. For starters, it offers a totally different view of the Holocaust which actually started in the Ukraine. For more information see this link to National Public Radio. You can also hear Dawson's mother, Zhanna Arshanskaya Dawson, play Chopin's Fantasy Impromptu on the book's website. This true story is one of tragedy and triumph. This is a good book for anyone seeking an inspirational story of the strength of the human spirit.


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The Federal Government Has Raised Alarm Over the Substandard innovations being churned out from tertiary institutions across the country which is a direct result of poor research and innovations in the nation's universities.
President Goodluck Jonathan, at the 2012 edition of National Education Innovations Exhibition in Abuja, lamented the dearth of home grown research in the educational system, a trend, he said, accounted for huge budgetary allocations to the sector in the past years, with a total of N409bn allocated to it in 2012.
Represented by the Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa'I, President Jonathan said for Nigeria to achieve its quest for a dynamic and economic driven society, stakeholders ought to entrench a system of innovations right from the basic school level.
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"SINGING SURF", the scenic clifftop home of sisters Jane and Barrie Robinson, has recently been spruced up. Their drive has been resurfaced, their lawn re-laid and their garage roof hosed clean. Their dovecotes, bird feeders and garden gnomes are all brand new.
Everything looks very pretty, and all thanks to the Robinsons' local nuclear plant, the Sellafield reprocessing complex in Cumbria. But you can be sure that British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL), the government-owned company that runs Sellafield, was not acting purely out of charity.
The Robinsons are passionate about birds. For 20 years they have been feeding and tending birds in their garden in the village of Seascale near Sellafield. By the start of last year about 700 pigeons were taking advantage of their hospitality. Then one of their neighbours grew tired of cleaning guano from his guesthouse.
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On Monday, March 17, Sonic Drive-In is sharing a bit o' luck with your wallet by offering its cheeseburgers at 50% off. The burgers are prepared with 100% pure beef, melty cheese and fresh ingredients — all made to order. (If you don't like cheese, just order a cheeseburger without the cheese and still salivate over the savings.) There's no limit, so everyone in your family can chomp on a "cheap" cheeseburger. The deal is valid at participating restaurants. For locations, click here.
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With a rich history in the highest ranks of NHRA drag racing, it's only natural for Strange to apply its track-proven shock technology to street applications as well. The company offers a variety of different models of shocks for both high-end tube chassis drag cars as well as bolt-in shocks for stock chassis applications. At the entry-level end of the spectrum are Strange's single-adjustable steel body shocks and struts valved for street/strip driving. The next step up is Strange's double-adjustable steel body shocks for late-model Camaros that are valved for drag setups. The company offers a multitude of aluminum-body shocks as well. "We have both single- and double-adjustable bolt-in shocks for most American muscle cars. They are offered as direct replacements and as coilovers," Jeff says. Likewise, these shocks can be mounted with either polyurethane bushings or Heim bearings. "For all-out racing applications, like Pro Stock, Pro Mod, and Super Gas, Strange has single- and double-adjustable struts with integrated spindles and optional lower control arms. These strut packages include the strut body, spindle, springs, aluminum steering arm, tie rods, bearings, and seals."
Single or Double Adjustable?
When shopping for a shock, one of the first choices that must be made is whether to go with single- or double-adjustable shocks. While single-adjustable shocks definitely have their limitations, novices can easily get in over their heads with a double-adjustable shock. "Strange's single-adjustable shocks adjust both the compression and rebound at the same time in a predetermined ratio of compression to rebound. These settings have been refined over the years to our customer's needs," Jeff says. "Our double-adjustable shocks allow independent tuning of the compression and rebound force curves. This allows tuning for a wider variety of conditions. Low-grip surfaces due to temperature, or an early season green track, require as much suspension tuning flexibility as possible. With both types of shocks, you are trying to minimize the extra motions of suspension oscillations. In low grip conditions, less rebound and more compression can produce better grip and still minimize oscillations. In general terms, the least amount of damping will produce the best grip, but the trade-off is vehicle stability. Double-adjustable shocks allow a finer line to be drawn."
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All clicks are not created equal. Jeff says turning the adjustment knob one click on one brand of shocks is very different than turning the knob one click on a different brand of shocks. "With high-end shocks, you're looking for a wide adjustability range in addition to durability and nice fit and finish. A lot of companies market the number of adjustment clicks that their shocks offer, but after conducting extensive dyno testing we have found that having a lot of clicks doesn't always mean that a shock offers a wide range of adjustments," Jeff explains. "At Strange, we focus on the change in valving that results from each click. We still have 10 external clicks on our shocks for rebound, which is much less than many competitor's shocks. However, there is a very noticeable difference in valving between completely soft and completely stiff. This maximizes the range and the effectiveness of the shock as a chassis tuning component."
Due to the compact size and ease of ride height adjustability, coilovers have become very popular in street/strip applications. For those on a tight budget, Jeff says that a non-coilover suspension can still perform extremely well. Even so, coilovers offer several important advantages. "A coilover system allows you to adjust the corner weights. There are a variety of spring rates and load heights available with a coilover arrangement, and the height adjustment allows fine-tuning for the correct corner weights," he explains. "Likewise, coilover systems are easy to adjust and compact by design. On the flip side, the disadvantage of a coilover is that if the spring ends are not parallel, the spring can start rubbing against the shock body. This changes the spring rate and damages the shock. That's why we exclusively use Hyperco springs. A lot of people think that springs are just springs, but they are a very important part of the suspension. Ruining an expensive set of shocks with some cheap springs is never a good idea."
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As one of the easiest sets of components to access and adjust, it's not surprising that the shocks are one of the first places racers turn their attention to when dialing in their cars at the track. Granted that shock adjustment can be an extremely effective suspension tuning tool, it can't cure an inherently flawed suspension setup. "Remember that the suspension system needs to be tuned as a whole, and shocks are just one part of the total system," Jeff explains. "Spring rates, instant centers, weight bias, suspension friction, and tire pressure are all part of the system. Sometimes a better solution to a specific traction problem might arise from adjusting other parts of the suspension system. If you really need to adjust the instant center, but you're changing the shock valving instead, the results will be less than ideal."
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Racers often get overwhelmed when trying to figure out how to adjust their shocks based on how their car is driving. Some suspension maladies are so common that experts like Jeff have entire notebooks filled with tips on how fix them. Perhaps the most universal of problems is a car that blows off the tires coming out of the hole. "Softer front shock rebound will provide quicker weight transfer, and in the rear shocks, less rebound and more compression will help. That said, the ideal approach would be changing the spring rates and adjusting the instant centers," Jeff advises. "It is all about making the tire produce grip, and if you load it too fast it will bounce and unload the suspension. If you load a tire too slow it will not achieve maximum grip. Every tire likes to be loaded at a specific rate, and 1 pound of air pressure can have a greater effect than one click of the shock."
Tire shake is another common issue, and one that's much easier to address. "What's happening during tire shake is that the tire is running over itself," Jeff says. "The car is planting so hard that it stretches the tire too far, and the rotating tire then tries to plant on the stretched section of tire. To correct this condition, you have to slow down how quickly the chassis reacts to power input to get the car up on the tire. More damping is the answer, and increasing the compression and rebound valving on the shocks will help."
One of the most frustrating problems a drag racer might experience is a car that consistently pulls to the right or to the left. The first step in diagnosing this problem is checking shock adjustments to confirm that they are adjusted the same from side to side. "If the shocks are adjusted the same, remove the rear shocks from the vehicle, pull the springs off, and hand-stroke each shock to confirm that they compress and release similarly. If not, contact Strange Engineering so we can test and inspect the shocks on the dyno," Jeff advises. "Adjusting the spring height on the shock may be the best solution at the track. Putting more preload on the tire with the least grip will help equalize the tire loads during launch. Check rear suspension alignment to make sure everything is square."


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Endeavor Mexico's Fairtrasa Expands in Europe
Last week, Endeavor Mexico company, Fairtrasa, which produces and distributes high-quality organic and fair trade fruits and vegetables, acquired an established organic trading company in Holland to increase its sales in Europe.
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The Walking Dead's Bad Lip Reading: "I Farted on You When you Put Banana Peppers in the Wheaties"
"Listen you creepy redneck, I'm taking your banjo!" That's not quite what Andrea really said to Rick the first time they met in Atlanta on The Walking Dead Season 1, but ... it definitely fits, thanks to this hilarious and disturbingly believable "Bad Lip Reading" treatment of The Walking Dead Seasons 1-3. And we totally understand why Andrea cries so hard when told Rick needs that banjo for the talent show. All she has is a guitar!
Don't miss Daryl telling Rick "I gotta poo again" around the one minute mark. It's the start of a theme that continues at the two minute mark with Glenn admitting "I broke wind." And things get really creepy around the third minute when Maggie tells Glenn "I farted on you when you put banana peppers in the Wheaties."
Yep, it's juvenile, but also pretty awesome — especially when The Governor sings to Rick during their first meeting in the warehouse. Maybe all that Season 3 violence could've been avoided if they really did break into song like a Broadway show. "Labibibabibidum! 'Cluck' went the chicken!"
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Bury are on the cusp of securing promotion to League One after first-half goals from Nicky Ajose and Michael Jones saw off the challenge of Barnet in a 2-0 win.
Shakers striker Ryan Lowe almost opened the scoring in the opening 15 minutes, but his chip was tipped over by Liam O'Brien.
Steve Kabba had an equally good chance for the Bees moments later, but Tom Lees was on hand to clear off the line.
That was as good as it got for the Bees, though, as Bury landed a double blow, Ajose rounding O'Brien after a mistake by Matty Parsons on 16 minutes, followed by a deft strike by Michael Jones five minutes later.
Although Barnet fought desperately to get back into the game in the second half, the Shakers' defence held firm and, indeed , they could have added to their tally on the hour mark when Ajose's shot was blocked on the line by Glen Southam.
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Two players left the Green Castle during the controversy, but the club retained most of its key team members.
BEIRUT: After a mediated session over the weekend between rival Christian parties vying for the leadership of basketball club Sagesse, an initial solution has been reached. The meeting was held Saturday at the Maronite archbishop of Beirut's residence, where the Lebanese Forces' Imad Wakim met with rival Ziad Abs of the Free Patriotic Movement, and Bishop Boulos Matar served as mediator between the two.
The settlement stipulates that both contending parties withdraw all lawsuits filed against each other and facilitates the return of businessman and former Sagesse President Henry Chalhoub. Chalhoub will take the reins of the club again, with three of the total seven members in the new administrative committee affiliated with him.
Abs, the FPM's representative, is said to have understood and accepted the terms of the meeting under one condition: no one from the old committee would return. Additionally, Abs's side would be unwilling to fund the team, leaving that responsibility to Chalhoub and Wakim.
The Green Castle have already incurred several lawsuits from last season that prompted legal authorities to freeze their administrative committee. Since the legal mishaps, Sagesse has gone through a difficult period which disrupted the solidarity and cohesion of the squad.
Sources told The Daily Star that the situation has now taken a "positive" turn and that the settlement would satisfy all parties involved. The same sources added that things would be made 100 percent clear within the next 24 hours.
Should the conditions agreed on in the meeting be implemented smoothly, Sagesse will end this chapter of one of its worst crises in the team's 70-year history. The tussle and its political nature had caused considerable controversy within the club.
Not only did fans disagree with one another, but the external issues also affected the players. The club faced the prospect of losing a dream team with the potential to bring back the atmosphere of the glory days.
Two of the players have already left the team: Mohammad Ibrahim moved to Byblos and Charles Taber has become a free agent.
Sagesse's key players remain in their green shirts though, with Rodrigue Akl, Julian Khazzouh, Philip Tabet, Elie Rustom, Elie Stephan and Patrick Bou Abboud all staying with the team. With a possible solution in sight, having lost few players and retaining renowned coach Fouad Abou Chakra at the helm, Sagesse has the potential to turn the tables and begin their new season in a better position than they were in when they ended the last one.
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What is loss of voice?
Loss of voice or hoarseness is the inability to use the vocal cords (larynx) effectively for speech. Medical terms for this symptom are dysphonia (change in voice) and aphonia (loss of voice). When speaking, air moves through folds in the larynx responsible for producing sound vibrations. If swelling or obstruction occurs within the vocal cords, the vibration is altered, thereby causing changes in or loss of voice. It's remarkable how tiny changes in the vocal cord anatomy can result in profound changes in voice – good or bad. The most common cause of loss of voice is inflammation of the larynx.
Inflammation of the larynx results from infection or voice strain. Misuse of the voice can cause the vocal folds to swell and become unable to vibrate as needed for speech; it is one of the most common causes of voice problems. When infection occurs within the larynx due to bacterial or viral organisms, inflammation leads to swelling of the vocal folds. Loss of voice may also occur with any infection of the upper respiratory tract or with serious allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis.
In addition to inflammation, many different types of nervous system conditions and diseases can cause loss of voice. Aphonia may occur from conditions that impair the vocal cords, such as cerebrovascular accident (stroke), myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease), and cerebral palsy. Loss of voice related to nervous system conditions is caused by an interruption in signals (neural impulses) between the larynx and the brain. Without these impulses the vocal folds do not open and close, thereby preventing speech from occurring.
Loss of voice can also arise from conditions that obstruct the normal function of the vocal cords. Tumors, nodules or benign growths, bony growths, or goiters occurring within the region of the larynx may all cause loss of voice. Malignancies of the oropharynx, larynx, and thyroid gland may obstruct the normal function of the vocal cords due to their close proximity to the larynx.
Loss of voice is rarely associated with a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if your loss of voice is associated with loss of vision or numbness or weakness on one side of the body.
Seek prompt medical care if your loss of voice is persistent or causes you concern.
What other symptoms might occur with loss of voice?
Loss of voice may accompany other symptoms, which will vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the voice may also involve other body systems.
Inflammatory symptoms that may occur along with loss of voiceLoss of voice may accompany other symptoms related to inflammation including:
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Loss of voice is the inability of the vocal cords to function properly. The most common causes are due to inflammation and infection and a result of swelling of the vocal folds, which prevents proper vibration needed to speak. Other causes include nervous system disorders and obstruction within the vocal cord region. Obstructions can be benign or malignant occurring within different locations, ... Read more about loss of voicecauses


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Prescott given flag that flew over Afghanistan
PHOENIX -- The city of Prescott was given a flag Wednesday that flew over Afghanistan while Operation Enduring Freedom was on-going.
"They fly them over Afghanistan and places of war and they give them to cities like Prescott, really to honor the men who have given the sacrifice in the fight of terrorism," said Pete Wertheim with the city.
The flag was a gift to the city from Air Force Staff Sgt. Daryl Gladstein, who is also a Prescott police officer. Wertheim said the flag serves as both motivation and a reminder for the city.
"It further strengthens our resolve and support to remember the courage and the sacrifice of the men and women of our community have given on our behalf," said Pete Wertheim with the city. "It's a reminder that we're still in Afghanistan and there's still work to be done."
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This season the Metropolitan Opera is reviving Francesca Zambello's 2003 production of Hector Berlioz's opera "Les Troyens," conducted by Fabio Luisi. While men may be the warriors in the epic opera, based on Virgil's "Aeneid," the women clearly dominate the performance, from Deborah Voigt's Cassandra and, even more so, to Susan Graham's Dido.
The action starts with the Greeks suddenly disappearing from their siege of Troy but leaving behind a giant wooden horse. The prophetess Cassandra (the daughter of the Trojan king) warns her people of their coming destruction but, like the Republicans and Nate Silver during the presidential election, they don't listen.
The Greek soldiers are hidden in the horse and when they attack, the Trojan women collectively commit suicide. Meanwhile, Aeneas and some of his army escape. They land in Carthage, where Dido (a widow) is queen. When that city-state is threatened with attack by the Numidians, Aeneas combines his army with the Carthaginians and collectively they defeat the invaders. Aeneas and Dido fall in love, but the god Mercury and the ghosts of the Trojan royal family urge him to fulfill his destiny and go to Italy and found a new kingdom. He leaves with his men during the night without even saying goodbye to the queen. When Dido learns of his departure, she utters curses and then kills herself.
Voigt is effective as Cassandra, but the most memorable performance was Graham's Dido. She conveyed a full range of emotions, from mourning her husband to love of Aeneas to fury after he sneaks off to sea.
There was beautiful tenor singing at "Les Troyens," but it didn't come from the lead but from the supporting players, Eric Cutler and Paul Appleby. As Aeneas, Marcello Giordani demonstrated that he can still knock out powerful high notes but his singing was effortful, lacking in the French style required to perform Berlioz's score. As of last season, he was still effective in Puccini, so at this stage in his career, he should probably stick to verismo operas. Aeneas keeps announcing his intention to go to Italy. Giordani's performance suggests that he was already there. Nevertheless, Graham's Dido should not be missed.
"Les Troyens" is in repertory at the Met (metoperafamily.org; 212-362-6000) through January 5 when it will be broadcast as part of the Met's "Live in HD" series. Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato will host the transmission and conduct backstage interviews with the stars.
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At CES 2013 this week, Yahoo! Connected TV was showing off our work with content partners to enhance one of our biggest daily habits: watching TV. To make TV viewing more engaging, Yahoo! Broadcast Interactivity uses Soundprint™ technology to detect what a TV viewer is watching, and then delivers real-time Internet content to complement the TV show or advertisement. During CES, we highlighted some of the entertainment and sports content available from our partners including videos, photos, sports stats, show trivia, voting, shopping, game show play, and more.
TV show fans will be delighted with Showtime® Shameless behind the scenes videos, Nat Geo Wild® Big Cat Week images, fun facts, and merchandise discounts, and engaging content for the popular Wheel of Fortune® game show. Bravo® fans can participate in live polls and test their TV show knowledge with the trivia challenge. On HSN®, home shoppers can purchase an item highlighted on the show and take advantage of specials of the day.
Beyond these cool entertainment experiences, some of the most popular TV apps are for sports fans. Showtime Sports® delivers in-depth fighter profiles, videos, and polls for Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP Boxing®. The Yahoo! Sports TV app provides the ultimate football game watching experience, including real-time football stats, scores, news, and videos right on your TV.
We're also working with advertisers like Verizon Mobile® to bring you enhanced commercials so you can access special offers, coupons or download apps between shows.
It has been a great week at CES, and we appreciate the innovative entertainment and sports TV apps our partners have delivered on Yahoo! Connected TV. Check back here throughout 2013 as we continue to create and share new ways to entertain and inspire you.
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Everyone loves watching TV, and today Yahoo! is making the experience even better for many TV owners in the U.S. We're thrilled to announce that we've expanded our partnership with Samsung to make it so that anyone who purchases or already has a 2012 Samsung SmartTV will be able to engage more with their favorite shows and commercials.
Now, with the touch of a remote, connected tablet or phone, Samsung SmartTV viewers can easily access content or offers related to your favorite TV shows and commercials they are watching. Now you will see subtle, on-screen prompts telling you that complementary content is available like trivia, additional insights on shows and actors, interactive games, and much more.
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Thanks to Yahoo!'s SoundPrint (which powers the popular IntoNow app) and Connected TV technologies and Samsung's SyncPlus platform, TV watchers can have a truly enhanced and engaging experience in their living room.
For programmers and advertisers, this partnership also creates a powerful business opportunity. Advertisers can go beyond traditional 30-second commercials by embedding options for viewers to immediately download apps or digital media, get coupons, order samples, read reviews or see more product information. TV programmers can provide complementary content like trivia, more show insights or interactive gaming to extend engagement.
Current Yahoo! Broadcast Interactivity TV programming partners National Geographic Channel and Showtime Networks, will be working with Yahoo! to expand their lineup of shows with interactive content.
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The new features are currently available with the latest software update to Samsung's 2012 Smart TVs in the U.S. and will be integrated directly into future models of Samsung Smart TVs.
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'Scandal' Season 3 finale: Scott Foley teases the 'insane' endingAdd to Favorites | Scandal
"Scandal" star Scott Foley stopped by "The View" this week to tease the upcoming Season 3 finale. When guest-host Don Lemon demands, "Where's the bomb and who dies?", Foley says, "I don't know and I can't tell you."
ABC is keeping the "Scandal" finale tightly under wraps -- the network wouldn't even give "The View" a clip to show from the upcoming episode, titled "The Price of Free and Fair Election."
But what Foley will say is, "We get together for the table reads to read each script and we're always so blown away at the table reads because they explode so much story in each episode. This season finale coming on Thursday especially is fantastic, it's insane!"
We can hardly wait. "Scandal" airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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Stacy Pearson from A Girl's Guide to Shoes is currently obsessed with the Jeffrey Campbell Mariel Wedge Sandals. While Stacy chose the white black jaguar pony hair combo (available from SoleStruck.com, $169.95), I prefer the cheetah leopard print wedges (shown left, available from Singer22.com, $175) or the simple black suede wedges (shown right, also available from Singer22.com, but less expensive at $129). Revolve Clothing also carries the same style in tan suede, khaki canvas and black floral.
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We've been getting many questions and hearing misperceptions about the pilot group interview process so I thought I'd clear some things up. The primary purpose of the group interview is not to gauge English-speaking skills. Rather, the primary purpose is to evaluate candidates' interpersonal skills, how they engage with others, how well they work in groups, and their creativity. All of these are skills that are central to the Ross MBA experience, so we wanted to create a setting in which we could observe and evaluate those skills. We also wanted to expose candidates to the concept of group work as much of the work done in the Ross MBA program is in groups, e.g., MAP projects.
We are in the process of planning the logistics for a similar group interview pilot on-campus. Candidates will be notified in advance if they are selected to participate in the on-campus pilot. Again, this will be in addition to the standard one-on-one admissions interview.
Wave 2 interview invitations will go out on Monday, February 4.


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The International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) will hold its 20th international congress in Hong Kong from June 6 to 11.
At the press briefing session today (May 26), Assistant Director (Performing Arts) from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department Ms Agnes Tang In-kwan said that to May 22, 278 individuals from 30 countries had registered for participation in the ISPA Congress. "This is the highest registration record for the summer congresses in the past 10 years," she said.
"The Hong Kong Congress will truly be an international meeting of arts practitioners, with various concurrent regional events being held in early June. There are the ISPA Academy, the 9th Annual Conference of the Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres, Annual Conference of the Association of Asian Performing Arts Festivals, China (Hong Kong) International Performing Arts Fair and Hong Kong Dance Festival 2006," Ms Tang said.
The theme for the congress will be "The New Silk Road for the Performing Arts", which extends the legacy of the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty (7th Century) when the exchange of goods lead to arts and cultural links between East and West.
The congress will include a wide spectrum of activities such as seminars, workshops and performances.
Artists, festival directors, arts practitioners and producers will also attend.
They will include: Founder and Artistic Director of the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Lin Hwai-min, Artistic Director of Setagaya Public Theatre, Japan Mansai Nomura, composer Chen Yi, Artistic Director of Seoul International Dance Festival, Korea Lee Jong-ho, Executive Director of Boston's Celebrity Series Martha H. Jones, Artistic Director of London's Barbican Centre Graham Sheffield, Chief Executive Officer of Esplanade Theatre, Singapore Benson Puah, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Yan Huichang, Founder and Artistic Director and Chief Executive Director of CCDC (City Contemporary Dance Company) Willy Tsao, and Artistic Director of Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Fredric Mao.
Founded in 1949, the ISPA is an international non-profit organisation founded by more than 600 executives and directors of concert and performance halls, festivals, performing companies, and artistic competitions; government cultural officials; artists' managers; and other interested parties with a professional involvement in the performing arts from more than 50 countries in every region of the world, and in every arts discipline.
The ISPA's mission is to develop, nurture, energise and educate an international network of arts leaders and professionals who are dedicated to advancing the field of performing arts.
"By working with Hong Kong arts and cultural organisations as well as regional partners and associates, the Hong Kong Government takes great pleasure in hosting this international meeting for arts administrators, arts centre executives, festival directors, producers, touring agents and other arts practitioners, and we are looking forward to it being a great success," Ms Tang said.
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1. Game Time Change - Games for U-9 through U12 will now begin play at 9:00am
2. Concussions - To be a member in good standings, all clubs must have a concussion policy as of Spring 2015. At a minimum, the policy should encompass:
Clubs can refer to the 7 clubs already in compliance (DC Stoddert, NVSC, FSC, Culpeper, PWSI, FPYC, MUFC) or they can contact me for assistance.
I would also propose that we build into our game reports, injury reporting. Basic questions would be asked such as did an injury occur during the game (yes/no); type of injury (head, knee, other); how did the injury occur (player to player, player to ball, other); did player return to play (yes/no).
For the tournament, I would propose that all medical tents provide a concussion information form for any head injuries and that parents/player or adult official signs that the player received this information.
3. Game Change Fee - Add a $50.00 Game Change/Administrative Fee to all game changes other than the ones stated in our rules (ODP Game, State Cup Game, Presidents Cup Game, High School Soccer Game). Game Change Request Form must be submitted no later than COB Tuesday for changes for that weekend. Payment must be made within 24 hours of league approval of the request. Game Change Notification will be sent upon receipt of payment.
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Dollar-50 Per Hour Parking Proposed For La Crosse Ramps
We still don't know when ticket gates will be fired up in La Crosse's parking ramps...but the city parking board has agreed on what to charge drivers.
A preliminary vote taken by the board on Monday calls for a two-hour grace period, followed by an hourly charge of a dollar-and-a-half. The gates also would be kept on every night of the year. The proposed charge would be tied to a shorter period of free parking on the street...only 90 minutes, instead of the current two hours.