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Volquez just isn't getting it done.
Willis went 8 innings last night throwing 105 pitches w/ no walks and 7 K's. He's now sporting a 2.74 ERA and a 2.26 GO/AO ratio which would do well at the GAB.
Volquez just isn't getting it done.
Willis went 8 innings last night throwing 105 pitches w/ no walks and 7 K's. He's now sporting a 2.74 ERA and a 2.26 GO/AO ratio which would do well at the GAB.
I am on board.
Me too. Anybody (almost) but Volquez. He's been given ample opportunity to get himself straightened out. But, what do you do with him?
count me in. lets see what DW has.
I'm on board. But I'm not getting my hopes up. Unless Willis has fixed all his problems, it's a big difference between triple A and the majors.
Volquez just doesn't seem to be a competitor to me, unlike Cueto.
"I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic.
"Man do I miss the days where were didn't need a calculator and an encyclopedia of baseball metrics to enjoy a baseball game ... - MikeS21" - 8/2/12 game thread
EV and Arroyo OUT.....Homer and Dontrelle IN
Get Dontrelle in the rotation, i'm his number one fan
Why not put LeCure back in the rotation?
EV is trash
Arroyo is trash
Sometimes it's just as quick to go to baseball reference and look at some of those numbers and also look at the similarity scores and these guys in comparison to other players. Right there at the top for Bronson in terms of most similar pitcher through age 33 was John Burkett. That's really not a bad comparison in terms of the type of pitcher Bronson is and the way he does thing. Neither guy was really very flashy. Both of them were hittable, neither guy was really a strikeout guy. For the most part, you never looked at the guy in most years as one of the league's best or the ace of a staff. But they pitched well and found ways to win games and be effective major league pitchers. I mean, Burkett won 166 games in his career. Bronson probably won't do that unless he pitches effectively and regularly until he's 40 or close to it. But both guys are/were your typical solid #4 starter in a good rotation... maybe even a passable #3 starter in a good rotation when they're going right.
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|Chopped onion
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|Diced zucchini
|1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)
|Sliced fresh mushrooms
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Chopped green pepper
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
|1 Clove (5 gm), minced
|Chopped tomato
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
|Canned no salt added tomato sauce
|8 Ounce (1 Can)
|Cooked brown rice
|1 Cup (16 tbs) (Cooked Without Salt / Fat)
|Grated parmesan cheese
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Unsalted sunflower kernels
|1 Tablespoon, toasted
|Dried italian seasoning
|1 Teaspoon
|Shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
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Wash eggplants; cut each in half lengthwise.
Carefully remove pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell.
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Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
Add onion and next 4 ingredients; saute until tender.
Stir in 2 cups reserved eggplant, tomato, and tomato sauce.
Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; stir in rice, Parmesan cheese, sunflower kernels, and Italian seasoning.
Place eggplant shells in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Spoon vegetable mixture evenly into shells.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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Just saw Ray walk out before commercial. Goosebumps!!
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Just saw Ray walk out before commercial. Goosebumps!!
Ngata is FINALLY getting his due.
Just from reading various boards and listening to the media this summer it is clear everyone knows what a force he is.
It's about time.
Hauschka to kick off. M&T juiced up and ready to go! Seems like this city hasn't let go of last years energy.
Charles to the 26.
I may sound like a complete noob when I ask this but what does it mean if a kick is difered?
1st, Croyle under center, M&T super loud already, Johnson for 4.
2nd and 6, toss back to LJ, hit behind the line by RAY! Loss of 3-4!
3rd and long, no huddle, ball tipped by Sizzle and almost picked by Fabe and Ray. 3 and out!
Owww should have been picked!
Carr, who is now in #25, returns for 3. Holding, of course.
did you just see Suggs laughing at their offense?
1st down Ravens from the 20, move Oher to the left heavy, motion McClain to the backfield, PA, no one open, Flacco has a ridiculous amount of time, ends up rushing for 4.
2nd and 6, PA, complete to Mason to the 41. 19 yard gain - first down!
1st, pump fake, high throw for Washington, CAUGHT, nice grab at the KC 35!
I like K washington's new dance. Very bird / raven like.
Act like you've gotten a first down before, dummy.
So, M&T is supposed to have this great mobile phone text thing (still walking to the stadium thanks to my wife forgetting our tickets, grrrr!), and I cant find how to get the texts.
Way to go guys. :/
1st, PA deep to the endzone for Mason, COULDNT STAY IN BOUNDS. Perfect throw though! Mase just couldn't get his feet down.
Ravens take a TO. Couldn't get back after that, I guess.
I like that they are coming out firing. Flacco looks really, really sharp. Chiefs not doing a good job covering either.
2nd, another pass, complete to Clayton for 11-12 and another first.
1st, another play action, to the sideline for Mason, can't get the feet down. OL is OUTSTANDING on this drive.
2nd, give to Rice who trips and is then hit by 2 guys in the backfield. Loss of 1.
3rd and 11, shotgun, the rush comes, incomplete to Rice as Flacco forced to throw off his back foot. FG after all that - BOO.
Hauschka for the 44 yarder - just good. 3-0 Ravens.


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"I met Phil Engle at a Shorty Small's for lunch, and he asked me if I wanted to fix my company or liquidate it. When I said 'I don't know,' he just got up and walked out, telling me to call him when I'd made a decision," Saak said.
Saak opted for a growth plan, and within three years, S&S was lauded as one America's fastest growing urban businesses by New York-based Inc. magazine and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Since 1994, when annual revenues were about $800,000, sales have shot up six- to sevenfold, Saak said. Sonic Corp. and Macklanburg-Duncan are among the larger organizations served by the sign company, which employs 30.
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A: I like to joke that I'm the son of mother Mary and Father Saak. My mother's name is Mary (Waxwell), and my dad, the late Bill Saak, after a secular career, became an Episcopal priest. He was a clergyman at St. Paul's Cathedral downtown and the chaplain for the Episcopalian Diocese of Oklahoma. I have two sisters, three and six years older. Our parents divorced when I was 8. But we remained close to both of them. My mother, who ran a car dealership with my stepfather, instilled in me a sense of discipline. From her, I learned that I deserved everything I earned — and nothing more. My father, who was very affectionate, taught me not to be self-absorbed and that there's nothing more important than relationships. Whether you wreck a car or misprint a job, the relationships with the people involved are what's important.
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Katie McKinney has recently transitioned into her new role as a Team Sports Dietitian. Prior to this move, she served as the Director of the Varsity Room for three years, designing the menu and overseeing all operations of Illini training table meals. With her transition, she was able to play a key role in helping initiate the new Illini Fuel program to fuel all University of Illinois student athletes. As a graduate of Illinois she is a true Illini supporter and is very passionate about educating athletes on proper fueling to help them perform at their best.
The Mahomet, Illinois, native is a 2001 graduate of the University of Illinois, where she earned a B.S in Dietetics. She also earned her Master's Degree in Dietetics from Eastern Illinois University in 2003.
Katie brings a wide range of nutrition experience and knowledge to her position with Illinois. Prior to her return to campus, she served as a Clinical Dietitian for Carle Foundation Hospital for two years and as a Corporate Dietitian for Petersen Health Care for five years.
Katie currently works with men's and women's track and field, men's and women's cross country and men's and women's golf teams. McKinney is a registered dietitian and board certified specialist in sports dietetics. Katie and her 2 daughters live in Mahomet.
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President-elect Barack Obama asked that the words "so help me God" be added to the end of the oath of office at the Inauguration, according to CNN.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 20: Wide receiver Andre Caldwell #87 of Cincinnati Bengals goes up for a catch against the San Diego Chargers during the NFL game on December 20, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
Wide receiver Andre Caldwell did not practice for a third straight day due to groin and abdominal injuries, meaning that he is either out or doubtful for Saturday's game against Arizona. Caldwell did visit a specialist in Tennessee on Wednesday, but there was nothing new to report. If the Bengals were already out of contention for a playoff spot, it would be a given that Caldwell would be on injured reserve on now, but with the team in contention for the final Wild Card spot, they are trying to give the fourth-year receiver every opportunity to get back in time for the end of the season or for a possible playoff game. Cornerback Nate Clements and linebacker Rey Maualuga also did not practice on Thursday, but that was for non-injury related reasons. Seven players were limited — offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee), running back Brian Leonard (knee), fullback Chris Pressley (knee), safety Chris Crocker (knee), offensive tackle Andre Smith (ankle), wide receiver A.J. Green (shoulde...
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305 of 317 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Whimsical delight
The story of a retirement home for aged musicians who put on a gala performance show each year to contribute to keeping the home open. Their next show must raise more money as economic times harden. When the famous embittered diva Jean Thornton (Maggie Smith) arrives, then who better as a draw card? But she must be first persuaded to break her vow of never singing again...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful cast, but overall a bit disappointing
Such a star line up of 'veteran' actors and Maggie Smith is amazing in any role she plays.
However in view of all the plaudits for this film, I found it a little disappointing - especially as it ended somewhat abruptly.
Glad I did not pay more for it! (thanks Amazon for good price - as ever)
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305 of 317 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Whimsical delight,
R. C. Harris "Eden House" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Quartet [DVD] (DVD)
The story of a retirement home for aged musicians who put on a gala performance show each year to contribute to keeping the home open. Their next show must raise more money as economic times harden. When the famous embittered diva Jean Thornton (Maggie Smith) arrives, then who better as a draw card? But she must be first persuaded to break her vow of never singing again to perform, in a Quartet - Rigoletto - "Bella figlia dell'amore".
The cast reads like a who's who of well known ageing British actors. Nevertheless, a good story line, differentiated characters and Dustin Hoffman has done a fine job of the direction.
The story itself is a delightful cheeky whimsical look at saying farewell to past glory and living with the reality of being over the hill. Some rather touching insights into failings of health with the onset of age, but not in the least depressing. The genre put me in mind of the movie, `The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'. If you enjoyed that, then you'll enjoy this.
As should be expected from such an exulted cast the standard of acting is excellent, though dare I say, typecast... The story line doesn't take itself too seriously and the humour is nicely calculated to add to, rather than detract from, the drama.
The plot is somewhat predictable but, who cares when the characters are so endearing and/or irascible!
When we saw the movie, the average age of the audience matched those of the cast! But it was a sign of the success of the film that no one wished to depart the auditorium until the final strains of lovely music, and credits, had died away.
Maybe a little corny for some, but we thoroughly enjoyed it.
155 of 165 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensitive and Uplifting,
This review is from: Quartet [DVD] (DVD)
Age related yes, depressing a most definite NO. I thoroughly enjoyed this lovely film which was so sensitively handled by Dustin Hoffman with a wonderful cast to work with. The acting was superb and the inclusion of bygone musicians as "extras" was a brilliant idea and lovely to have them in the credits too. There was definitely a feelgood factor and I want to see it again.
111 of 119 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A fab film with great British Talent!!,
E. V. Grove "Dickens Fan" (West Mids, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Quartet [DVD] (DVD)
This film is full of aged but non the less fantastic British Actors and performers lead by Tom Courtney, Billy Connelly, Pauline Collins who are retired opera singers living in a retirement home for retired musicians. They are asked to re group to perform together at the homes gala concert, along comes Jean Horton, played by the superb Maggie Smith the newest resident to the home (and 4th member of the quartet) ex wife of Reggie (Tom Courtney).
With plenty of great acting and a gentle story with a few giggles along the way this film is a must!
I am only in my 30s and adored it but it may not be every younger persons cup of tea.
70 of 77 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Film I have seen For Ages,
K. SIMPSON "pimlico princess" (Pimlico London SW1) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Quartet [DVD] (DVD)
You only have to look at the Cast to see what acting genius's we have in this film. They do not let us down. It is a really feel good film that has us in laughter, tears, and the stars give totally realistic performances.
To see Billy Connelly without his trademark locks and beard makes you wonder what is coming, but one soon learns that Dustin Hoffman has used his strength (hhis humour) to full advantage, albeit slightly more refined but with the notable twinkle in his eye.
Tom Courtney reigns supreme as does Maggie Smith, their story is a story within a story. Pauline Collins gives a stirling performance as someone who is suffering from dementia. Trevor Peacock, Michael Gambon...the list goes on.
As an opera fan I loved the music however friends who were privalged with me to see a preview of this film also loved the music. We all came out smiling.
This is Dustin Hoffman's first film as a director and what a fine one it is.
Anyone who loved The Marigold Hotel will want this in their library.
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Lightness of touch,
Andy Millward (Tiptree, Essex, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Quartet [DVD] (DVD)
The original Ronald Harwood play of Quartet was performed to great acclaim by the Hoddesdon Players, an amateur group to which I once belonged. Indeed, it won a prize at Hertford Theatre Week, among other gongs. I was fascinated to see how Quartet turned out on the big screen for several reasons, chief among them how this fairly theatrical work translated (of which more later), but for other reasons too: how would Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut turn out, and why did he pick a very English piece by a very English playwright (who is actually South African and formerly an actor too, but let that pass) with a very fine British cast, set in an exceedingly English location and exploring the very finest Italian opera?
After all, the plot is essentially no different to the Blues Brothers: "we gotta raise money to save the orphanage from closing, so let's get the band back on the road." OK, no car chases or blues music, but instead Beecham House (played magnificently by the glorious Hedsor House in Buckinghamshire), ageing operatic stars (who, like The Sunshine Boys haven't worked together in donkey's years and are not necessarily remembering past relationships fondly) and a Gala Performance in aid of the Friends of Beecham House to raise money for the old place. But that is merely the stage upon which the players strut their stuff.
As it turns out, Hoffman did not approach this gentle slice of drama like a Sam Peckinpah or a Quentin Tarantino, so it's a pleasure to report that he stays true to the subtle nature of a comedy of manners and relationships without the need to bring the worst excesses of brash Americana to the show. No gun-toting, but a refreshingly light touch to allow the movie to breathe - the location, the characters and Harwood's cunning script are given time and space to show what they can do, and are much the better for it. The result is very much a three-dimensional film without the need for any 3D gimmickry.
Having said that, you couldn't go far wrong with a movie including such fine talents as Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtenay, Andrew Sachs, Sheridan Smith, David Ryall, Trevor Peacock, and then Dame Gwyneth Jones and a host of ageing singers and musicians, exactly the sort of people you might hope to find spending their senior days in a splendid country home for retired musicians. All Hoffman had to do was rehearse them, point a camera and a mike at them; wind up the ensemble, let them get on with it! There is a beautiful other-worldliness to the way they move and play and sing that I truly cannot fault.
And boy, they surely don't disappoint. Of the principles, Billy Connolly might be argued as the weakest in terms of acting credentials, by virtue of having within his repertoire one character, one he plays exceedingly well mind you. His role as the cheeky Scottish chappy has been revived in a fair number of pictures in several variations (eg. Mrs Brown), having originated in his rough and ready Glasgow stand-up days, but is none the worse for that. I don't say this as criticism of Connolly, who is perfect for the role of flirtatious Wilf Bond (a sort of latter-day Scottish operatic Leslie Phillips) and plays it with the requisite charm such that socks must have been popping off everywhere on set. If he is overawed by being among such distinguished actors, he certainly doesn't show it - but then the Big Yin was always totally fearless, and that is his main strength.
Pauline Collins does exactly the right thing here. She underplays Cissy, the unmarried one who is beginning to lose her marbles, leaving the audience with glimpses of brittle pride and memory waning every so slowly, oblivious to the dawning pity in the eyes of her friends and colleagues. In a flashier movie it would be easy to lose such exquisite acting, but in this context Collins shows precisely why she is always in demand for roles requiring consummate skill.
She and the estimable Dame Maggie Smith both, in fact, and what a pleasure to see them playing together here in contrasting moods. Where Collins' Cissy is wan and fragile beneath an effusive exterior, Smith's Jean Horton enters aloof but sad, as if planning her declining years as a great star to be moulded from tragic ingredients. She is almost willing everyone to forget her, to deny her glorious past, while secretly hankering over the great recordings. As the film progresses, so Horton becomes more ebullient, regaining her caustic wit to live for another day of glory, and, who knows, maybe more beyond the rolling of the credits?
But for my money the acting honours must go to Sir Tom Courtenay, whom I had the pleasure of seeing play several roles at the Royal Exchange in Manchester, especially Malvolio in Twelfth Night. Always a fine robust actor whose characters were built by layer upon layer of truth and darkness, Quartet is surely the performance of Courtenay's long and distinguished career.
He has long since mastered the art of communicating his every nuanced thought with an inflection of the brow, a flick of the eye, a pursing of the chin. Every micro-movement conveys meaning and feeling. Even being still and silent (as actors are taught in their first year at RADA) is studied and smouldering. That is what acting for the big screen is all about, and many A-listers would do well to take note of how real character actors like Courtenay, Smith and Collins bring such emotional intensity to their roles.
Here it combines in Courtenay to become a thing of hawklike grace and beauty - you know how he feels when the wife he adored but who abandoned him retires to the same house; you feel his desire to escape, but also how and why Reg Paget allows Jean Horton the tiniest of chances to make amends. But see also how Reggie interacts with and wins over a group of youngsters: they try to explain rap and hip-hop to him, he tries to explain opera to them - a joy to behold!
The cavalry charge of light relief is provided by Ryall and Peacock's Flanagan and Allen double act, much to the obvious irritation to Gambon's purist Cedric ("that's See-drick") Livingstone. I do wish Gambon wouldn't ham it up when given the opportunity, but he's obviously having fun so who am I to deny him?
Criticisms? Hoffman's light and delicate soufflé goes a little flat in patches, and also loses a touch of credibility by the fact that Beecham House is way too opulent for most royalty, let alone retired musicians.
Dustin, himself 75 years young, also fails to grab the opportunity to explore the vagaries of old age rather than portraying the residents as musicians and singers who just happened to grow old and experience the various inconveniences of age. An opportunity gone begging to apply passion and insight to the plight of the elderly, to show age for the complex and difficult beast it truly is - and none of us are exempt.
Ah, I hear you ask, but do we get to hear the quartet perform the Verdi Quartet? Alas, since the performers are actors rather than singers, there is a limitation to their range, and this is it. Where on stage miming worked brilliantly, the faking here would have undone much of the painstaking veracity constructed over the previous 98 minutes. So the camera discreetly draws a veil and withdraws. You wish the protagonists a long and happy retirement.
Make no mistake, this is quality stuff - the buzz between the players is palpable, and I'd urge you to go see it for that alone - the charm of the piece will win you over anyway.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh air,
This review is from: Quartet [DVD] (DVD)
The cast list is impressive and they deliver what you would expect, given their reputations. It is almost entirely set in a retirement home for musicians and has a very British feel to it. I love CGI and all the super hero stuff, but in reality, it is characters like these that sustain my interest in cinema. Treat yourself and buy it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and sensitively portayed,
Carol Haynes (North Yorkshire UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Quartet [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
I went to see this last night at the cinema. Yes it is set in a home for retired musicians and most if them are old luvvies but it is a beautiful exploration of lost opportunities.
One reviewer said there was no plot other than "will they sing the Quartet?" Not sure how that conclusion was reached as there was a substantial plot exploring the consequences of jumping to conclusions about the behaviour of those we love and living the rest of your life with regrets. There was a second exploration too of living by the criticsm of others and the decision not to do things because of such critics.
"Aging isn't for sissies" is another theme as we see the frustrations and difficulties confronted by people who still have talents and a real zest for life. Pauline Collins deserves particular praise for her brave portrayal of someone confronting intermittent dementia.
The musicians throughout the film were on fire and gave genuinely heartfelt perfomances as both musicians and acting ... I even recognised some of them from their "glory days".
Well worth an hour and a half of your life.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A must-see film!,
This review is from: Quartet [DVD] (DVD)
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The whole thing is full of extremely well acted, sympathetic characters. It's also Billy Connolly's best film role as far as I'm concerned. His gentle enthusiasm and zest for life lights up the often dimly lit screen. Along with the incredible use of striking piano sounds, his warmth and laughter are what brings the whole production to life.
Tom Courtenay, Maggie Smith and Pauline Collins are all superb as well. There's not a single bad performance from anybody. Even Andrew Sachs who barely says a word in the whole thing makes you smile just to look at him. Sheridan Smith, who plays the owner of the care home, is also entertaining and beaming whenever she's seen. It'd be difficult not to mention Michael Gambon too who is larger than life and as charismatic as ever. I'm not taking anything away from any of the wonderful musicians either who if you stay for the credits, to an Opera philistine like me, it's great to see are all recognised and authentic stars of their trade.
It's genuinely one of the best ensemble performances I've seen for a long time and (I know it's already become cliché to say it) I'm very disappointed it's not gotten a BAFTA nod. If not best film (which would be a stretch, I admit) or best performance, then for best director as Hoffman has proven himself as one to watch.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful cast, but overall a bit disappointing,
strudel trigg (HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Quartet [DVD] (DVD)
Such a star line up of 'veteran' actors and Maggie Smith is amazing in any role she plays.
However in view of all the plaudits for this film, I found it a little disappointing - especially as it ended somewhat abruptly.
Glad I did not pay more for it! (thanks Amazon for good price - as ever)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Plagued by sub-titles,
This review is from: Quartet [DVD] (DVD)
Amusing and well acted but we were unable to removed the large, intrusive and in some cases inappropriate sub-titles despite lengthy efforts via the DVD and TV menus. In the end we had to physically block out the bottom strip of the scene to make the DVD viewable.
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Chefs Jason Baker and Dan Spitz competed in an "Iron Chef"-style cook-off at Saturday's farmers market in Saratoga Springs. At the start they received three mystery ingredients — pork shoulder, chicken and collard greens — and had one hour to cook three courses, using only two propane burners and a charcoal grill. They were allowed […] [Read More]
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Haringey's Health and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation 2015-18
Our current Health and Wellbeing Strategy comes to an end in 2015. We are currently running a consultation on the Haringey draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2015-18 and welcome your comments and views - complete the survey online.
Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2012-15): A Healthier Haringey
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Interesting fact: Did you know Haringey has more than halved its total teenage pregnancy rate since 2009?
A Healthier Haringey
We will reduce health inequalities through working with communities and residents to improve opportunities for adults and children to enjoy a healthy, safe and fulfilling life.
Outcome 1 - Every child has the best start in life
We want all children to realise their full potential, helping them to prepare from an early age to be self-sufficient and have a network of support that will enable them to live independent and healthy lives.
We will review and build on our services from conception to age 3 to improve outcomes at age 5 by using the growing national and international evidence of effective programmes of prevention and early intervention.
We want targeted programmes of support to have lasting impact, especially towards the most vulnerable, in order to prepare for the responsibilities of adulthood and build up resilience for the future.
Priorities for outcome 1:
- Reduce infant mortality
- Reduce teenage pregnancy
- Reduce childhood obesity
Outcome 2 - A reduced gap in life expectancy
We want to reduce the 9-year gap in life expectancy for men between the east and west of the borough.
We will work in partnership to prevent people becoming ill in the first place by addressing key lifestyle factors more common in the deprived areas of the borough; and addressing the wider determinants of health such as high levels of deprivation, low educational attainment, low levels of employment and poor housing.
We will encourage early diagnosis and management (including lifestyle change) of major killer diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer; a focus on men over 40 will have the greatest impact on reducing the life expectancy gap.
Priorities for outcome 2:
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We want all residents to enjoy the best possible mental health and wellbeing and have a good quality of life – a greater ability to manage their own lives, stronger social relationships, a greater sense of purpose, the skills they need for living and working, improved chances in education, better employment rates and a suitable and stable place to live.
Priorities for outcome 3:
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Dell includes Minis in Product Red range
Dell has announced that all cherry red Minis are now part of the Dell (PRODUCT) RED portfolio, and Dell will contribute $5 of the purchase price of a (PRODUCT) RED Mini to the Global Fund to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.
It seems this is also the case for the UK, although we're not sure how much the donation will be - a direct conversion sees $5 as £3.18, not a whopping amount by any means.
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As the citizens of New Jersey put the pieces back together in the wake of Hurricane Sandy's devastating effects, one little resident is doing a big solid. 10-year-old Raymond of Toms River, N.J., is selling his "most prized possession" -- a football autographed by Giants receivers Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz -- with the money going toward Sandy relief efforts. 94.3 The Point, a radio station based along the Jersey Shore, has established a "Restore The Shore" campaign, joining forces with Townsquare Media and Hometown Heroes to assist and benefit those impacted by the recent superstorm. Raymond lives in an area where many people are still displaced, having lost valuables, shelter and, unfortunately, friends and family. His gesture, which he proposed on his own accord, will hopefully go on to help a ravaged community. If anyone is interested in making an offer or learning more of the cause, follow the aforementioned link and send an email to the appropriate party.
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ITT Exhibits Innovative Vibration Damping Technologies at Paris Air Show

 EnidampTM helps keeps vibration levels low and aerospace systems working as intended

Monday, June 17, 2013
ITT Exhibits Innovative Vibration Damping Technologies at Paris Air Show07:00 EDT Monday, June 17, 2013
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Business Wire) -- A lightweight vibration reduction technology for the aerospace industry that allows critical components to function properly is one of several innovative technologies that ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) is highlighting during the 2013 Paris Air Show. The EnidampTM Advanced Damping Treatment System is part of ITT's broad portfolio of vibration isolation, energy absorption and motion control products and solutions.
"ITT has a legacy of innovation and experience in helping aerospace manufacturers improve the flying experience for their customers and achieve their noise and vibration isolation goals," said Munish Nanda, president of ITT's Control Technologies business. "With our strong focus on highly engineered and customized solutions, our team can provide differentiated vibration-damping technologies – including the EnidampTM Advanced Damping Treatment System – to keep vibration levels low and aerospace systems working as intended."
This technology can be used in airplane ducting, structure, trim panels and floors, and can be packaged to accommodate development or retrofit of existing fleets.
At the Paris Air Show, ITT is highlighting several additional new technologies including high-torque, precision-controlled actuator technology that allows modulation in an aircraft's RAM air door during flight; a compact linear actuator designed to open and close inlet doors upon takeoff and landing, thereby reducing noise and enabling the aircraft to fly into populated areas; several new switch products that are being used on next generation thrust reverser systems for major aircraft manufacturers; and the Enidamp™ Advanced Damping Treatment System, which helps keep vibration levels low and aerospace systems working as intended.
ITT designs and manufactures a broad array of highly engineered technologies for the aerospace industry, including actuators and dampers for overhead stowage bins, devices that allow seats to recline and return to the upright position with the touch of a button, connectors that are critical for everything from navigation to in-flight communication systems along with pumps, valves and switches that are essential to nearly all critical aircraft systems.
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Gosh, there are so many issues I don't know where to start, Maybe just with tonight's most prevalent issue...DD would not fall asleep for, or be soothed by DH, even when he picked her up out of the crib (which usually makes her stop crying). She is 9.5 months old and is a great sleeper once she's down (although the last few nights haven't been that way), and can give me up to 5 hours a night bookended by 2 or 3 hour stretches. But lately things have been all over the place.
So I'm pretty anti-CIO and he's willing to go along with that (though his family are of a different mind), and we've tried a bunch of stuff:
a regular nighttime routine
watching for her sleepy signs
trying to get 2 good naps in per day, in her crib if possible
I try not to nurse all the way to sleep (though I do cheat sometimes)
we have an ipod with the sound of waves
I carry her on my back at least an hour per day (while walking the dog)
and she has lots of active playtime during the day
and I'm sure there's more, but that's all I can think of now.
She's had short stretches where a pattern emerges, maybe 3 days-week, where things go great; naps happen, she goes down without a huge fuss at night, she sleeps for nice long stretches, we can easily soothe her back to sleep, etc. But it never seems to last.
Anyway, this is sort of coming out like a rant, but if I had to pick one issue it would be the getting her down without hysterics ensuing. DH did a little sleep training - not CIO, but just a couple minutes of crying with him right there soothing her, but now I'm concerned that she has a negative association with being in her crib.
Ugh, I could just go on and on. I would just love to hear of others' experiences and maybe some stuff that helped turn your issues around.
New mom who left a life at sea for my DH, my "firstborn", 10-month old puppy Betsy - Lab/Border Collie mix - and my DD Amelia, born June 2 and growing like a weed .
I say keep doing what you're doing, it's (probably) just a phase... it's the same with my DS, and as more and more months go by sleep gets easier and easier - without sleep training - and it becomes clearer, in hind sight, what may have been causing the issue.
I hope you can get some good sleep soon!
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DS - planned born via 4/4/2011
Now in a more (ok, only slightly more) awake state of mind, I guess what we're dealing with is just that it's a battle almost every single time we try and put her down to sleep. Every once in a while she'll zonk out in the carseat or the carrier or be dozy enough off the boob to sack out with minimal fuss in her crib, but 9 times out of 10 it's a struggle and goes on for anywhere from 20 to an hour of trying different things to get her to sleep.
It sucks because we know she's tired, we see the signs - rubbing her eyes, fussiness, glossy look, etc. - and she just resists so hard. The worst part is when she's just about there, lying in her crib about to fall into proper sleep and something wakes her back up and she's wide awake again. And I mean crawling up the sides of the crib wide awake.
And I feel terrible for DH because it's worse for him - at least I can whip out a boob, and she naturally is calmer with me anyway because we spend 24-7 together. And the worse she gets as the minutes of hysteria go by, the more shell-shocked he gets.
And all these people around just say "cry it out".
New mom who left a life at sea for my DH, my "firstborn", 10-month old puppy Betsy - Lab/Border Collie mix - and my DD Amelia, born June 2 and growing like a weed .
I'm in the same situation, minus the 5 hour stretch. I'm getting a lot of pressure to nightwean and let them CIO (my mother is offering to take the girls for a few days). And it doesn't feel right. But I'm getting to the end of my rope. I am so tired. And every nap and every bed time is a huge struggle.
And everyone I talk to says that once you train them (in whichever manner), then naps and bedtime are easy and they just sleep.
DS - planned born via 4/4/2011
Check out the Wonder Weeks (http://thewonderweeks.com/index.php/about-the-wonder-weeks/your-babys-10-leaps/mental-leap-6). Basically, infant researchers in Sweden (the Netherlands?) have linked developmental leaps/milestones with fussiness/sleep changes, and both my babes have followed them almost to the day. During these phases, sleep always crapped out and we experienced a lot of what you're describing. There's a chart that summarizes the "stormy periods" here: http://www.thewonderweeks.com/extras/WW_info_chart.pdf
Your babe sounds like my daughter.....generally good once she got to sleep (with some exceptions), but took a long time to get there. It got better once she passed some of these big developmental leaps. I think Wehrli is probably right.
Mama to F (3/09) and S (3/11); and never forgetting my babe gone too soon (4/10).
That is definitely happening. Her crawling has gone from 0 to zombie drag to high speed chases around the house within 3 weeks. And in that same stretch she has learned to stand up holding onto a box (or the sides of her crib) and walking with a small ottoman as a walker.
I guess I knew that sleep gets disrupted with developmental advances - as it has in the past with sitting up or making sounds or sucking her thumb - but it's never been this bad.
Thanks for the support.
sounds like a developmental leap... she working on crawling or something? when ever my DS was/is like that (ie. now, he's working on walking), he's the same. he's on the cusp of sleep and it's like, "WAIT! I should practice standing/cruising RIGHT. NOW." every time he's gone through a phase like this (rolling over, sitting, babbling a new sound/"word", etc) he does this. :/
New mom who left a life at sea for my DH, my "firstborn", 10-month old puppy Betsy - Lab/Border Collie mix - and my DD Amelia, born June 2 and growing like a weed .
I'm in the same situation, minus the 5 hour stretch. I'm getting a lot of pressure to nightwean and let them CIO (my mother is offering to take the girls for a few days). And it doesn't feel right. But I'm getting to the end of my rope. I am so tired. And every nap and every bed time is a huge struggle.
And everyone I talk to says that once you train them (in whichever manner), then naps and bedtime are easy and they just sleep.
This. Almost exactly this. I'm very used to sleep-deprivation (from my pre-mom career) and it's not so much that I'm exhausted (I can function really well on not enough sleep), but it's like you said, it's a battle every time, so now I start to get tense and stressed in anticipation of each time we have to put her down.
She has this signature move, starting from when I lay her down on her back in her crib. It's a little barrel roll where she goes from her to her side to her belly to her other side, then up onto her butt at a 90 degree angle ending up sitting across the crib looking at me - it takes like 2 seconds. Either that or she'll roll onto to her belly crawl to the side of the crib and stand herself up.
And if I either leave the room (sort-of mini CIO that only lasts a couple of minutes, which I'm sure the CIO people would say is part of the problem) or pick her up to soothe her and lay her back down - she screams bloody murder. There are times when I get so pissed, that I WANT to CIO, but I just can't.
To the moms who been through this out there...is it really like werhli said? Will I look back in a few months when she's going to sleep easier (please, please let this happen) and realize it was her 2 top teeth coming in and learning to stand and walk and say "Papa" and dealing with separation anxiety all at the same time?
And on a side note...could a visit from my in-laws and the accompanying issues of broken routine and being held by not-quite-but-almost strangers exacerbate this issue?
New mom who left a life at sea for my DH, my "firstborn", 10-month old puppy Betsy - Lab/Border Collie mix - and my DD Amelia, born June 2 and growing like a weed .
To answer the last question, YES! With babies and small children, sleep can be affected by everything. Family in town, teething, crawling, walking, rolling over, stress, busy days, vacation, the list is really endless. Honestly, it is rather worthless to try to examine and pinpoint why sleep is bad right now because once and if you figure it out (you have to remember that things affect them that are not even on our radar or we have no idea about), and it is on to the next thing. But rather you should figure out how to make this particular phase, livable. Tomorrow is always a different day, and what they did yesterday or the month before has changed and it may never be like that again or if could, maybe tomorrow or maybe in 6 months. Ahhh, the wonder of children.
It is the rarer child that doesn't fight sleep. What baby wants to sleep! There are things to look at, places to explore, things to get into. Sleep is boring and overrated! Well, in their minds anyway, not so much for tired parents. Children have to be parented to sleep. I think many of us have this image of lying a baby down, they roll over, close their eyes and peacefully go to sleep. It looks more like bouncing the baby, the baby foot goes into the mom's mouth, 10 minutes of bouncing and then you try something else, another 10 minutes, you try something else. Eventually after an eternity the eyes close and then the remaining parent staggers out the door feeling like they were just in a time warp of some king and possibility got their soul sucked out in the process. Or maybe that is just how it exists in my house, but after leading mom's groups for many years, I hear this same story over and over and over again.
And for the record, the dirty little secret about CIO is that is often has to be redone again and again. After time changes, illnesses, vacations, all the same things that set off kids in the first places. It isn't a one time thing. It is more a way of life. And often the families really don't count or hear the crying anymore, and can't accurately tell you about the amount of crying their kids so. Or if they don't because there are the kids that really do after CIO, just lay down and go to sleep without a peep, it is even worse. They do that because they have given up. No one will come.
Yes, they do eventually sleep better. When is that day? It varies widely from child to child. often when all the teeth are in, then the sleep is better, easier.
yes. you will. and i had a hard time thinking it could be this way, back when i was where you are. people on here assured me this was the way it was going be, someday. and here i am, and i can't believe how fast this time came! the days really are long, and the years really are short.
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