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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the tomato sauce: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until onion and garlic are browned, about 4 minutes. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, bay leaf, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the sauce is thick, about 35 minutes.
Assemble the pizzas: Arrange pita breads on two baking sheets. Spread about 6 tablespoons tomato sauce on each. Scatter strips of yellow bell pepper on top, and then sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Transfer the baking sheets to the oven, and bake the pizzas until the peppers begin to wilt and the mozzarella has melted, about 20 minutes. Remove the pizzas from the oven, and transfer to a cutting board. Sprinkle with basil, and
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Huaraches are my new favorite Mexican street food. But what's a huarache you ask? Picture a slightly thick, massively oversized homemade tortilla. Then picture this tortilla stuffed with refried beans. Then add more beans, spicy chorizo, cheese, lettuce, salsa, and tomatoes on top. Make it hot. Make it crisp. Make it over-the-top. And, thanks to Alexandra Penfold and Siobhan Wallace's new book, New York à la Cart, you can make this version, from Red Hook's popular Country Boys truck, in your own kitchen. More

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Last week's Numbers Game was far from Matty Briggs' finest, but it still registered 11/4, 29/20 and 10/11 winners as Millwall, Cardiff and Watford (banker) all obliged.
This week the unique betting blog is back with another Value Bet, all the usual statistics and pointers and all the movers and shakers from the men in the know - the bookmakers, who report huge support for Bale, Tottenham and Southampton.
Let me know your fancies ahead of the weekend in the box below.
Dagenham to beat Chesterfield at 6/4.
Dagenham carried on John Still's good work with a 1-1 draw at Bradford on Wednesday and but for a missed penalty they would have taken all three points. They put in a strong and disciplined performance and a repeat of that display will see them defeat a Chesterfield team who haven't scored for three games. After some decent money for the Daggers this week there is just about enough left in the price for me to back.
Sky Bet say on Saturday the big teams in action have all been popular in multiples with Chelsea, Everton and Manchester Utd all featuring prominently at odds on. Chelsea have drifted from 4/11 to 2/5 in the wake of 'Rafa's rant' but this has not deterred punters from backing the Blues despite their problems.
Should those three win we will have all kinds money running on to Liverpool at 4/5 in the 5.30pm kick-off. Despite the Red lack of success of late punters still seem to regard them as a big force.
Southampton have been heavily backed and are now 4/5 from evens to beat bottom side QPR. People seem to have given up on Harry Redknapp producing miracles and pulling them out of the relegation zone.
Bet Victor say Southampton are on the drift to 10/11 as we have seen money for QPR into 33/10 from 7/2. This looks like last chance saloon for Harry Redknapp's men although they are already down.
Liverpool are always backed but at 17/20 they are surely too short at Wigan who are out to 7/2.
Barca are into 11/8 from 6/4 for revenge in the Bernabeu. Punters must believe that Jose Mourinho and his side will have one eye on the United clash midweek.
Paddy Power say there is plenty of money coming for Southampton this week as Mauricio Pochettino attempts to continue his solid start against a struggling QPR side. The 10/11 available is unlikely to last too long.
Tottenham are also proving popular, with Gareth Bale's outstanding form having the bookies running for cover. The 13/10 is likely to shorten before kick-off.
We are also seeing a flurry of bets on West Brom at 7/1 as Steve Clarke looks to take advantage of the managerial struggles at his former club.
bet365 report Leicester, Hull and Cardiff have all been backed and say to keep an eye on Bristol City at a big price on the sand at Blackpool.
League One sees good money for Colchester at Stevenage and Aldershot are being backed to beat Gillingham.
Betfred say our biggest loser is Southampton who have been very popular at 10/11 at home to QPR.
Manchester United (4/11) won last four in Premier League and host Norwich (11/1).
Tottenham (13/10) won last three in Premier League and host Arsenal (9/4) (Sun, 4pm).
Arsenal (9/4) won last three in Premier League and travel to Spurs (13/10) (Sun, 4pm).
Watford (5/4) won last three in Championship and travel to Wolves (12/5) (Fri).
Hartlepool (4/1) won last three in League One and travel to Doncaster (17/20).
Oldham (5/2) won last three in League One and host Sheff Utd (5/4).
Burton (21/10) won last four in League Two and travel to Bristol Rovers (6/4).
Sunderland (7/5) lost last three in Premier League and host Fulham (12/5).
Stevenage (29/20) lost last five in League One and host Colchester (23/10).
Bournemouth (7/5) lost last three in League One and travel to Orient (23/10).
Torquay (12/5) lost last seven in League Two and travel to Accrington (11/8).
Sky Bet: Chelsea look a great lay given their home form and the spotlight is sure to be heavily on the manager Rafa Benitez.
On Sunday the North London derby takes centre stage, and Spurs are now 5/4 from 7/5 and are popular to gain a crucial three points. The draw looks quite tasty at 5/2 in what looks sure to be a close encounter, while Arsenal can be backed at 2/1.
Bet365: Benitez looks to be in charge for the game against West Brom and punters are prepared to have a go at 8/1, the same can't be said for Norwich at a similar fancy price with Man Utd the side for money.
Odds-on punters are also keen on Liverpool away at Wigan, that wouldn't concern me too much and there's good two-way trade in the Southampton v QPR and Swansea v Newcastle games.
Betfred: We are happy to take on Everton this weekend at 2/5. The Toffees are now seven points off fourth place, all realistic ambitions of Champions League football have disappeared. The small squad has been exposed by a lack of investment in January, and performances in the last month have been poor.
Another home side we are happy to lay is Chelsea at 4/11. We feel there is potential for a toxic atmosphere at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Rafa criticised both the fans and the club after beating Middlesbrough on Wednesday and the Chelsea fans will not hold back with venting their anger. There is real pressure on Chelsea to win this game, as their top-four spot is now in jeopardy. West Brom have won their last two, and still have realistic European ambitions.
BetVictor: Spurs - aka Gareth Bale - have been well backed already and are 13/10 from 7/5 to beat Arsenal and we have seen interest in our Bale specials. Having been 33/1 on the January 31 to be named PFA Player of the Year he is now 8/13 with RvP out to 7/4 from 1/7. Bale was very well backed at 3/1 on Monday night to be named Sky's Man of the Match against West Ham but we have stuck our chest out and made him 4/1 against the Gunners. That can't last long given he has single-handedly carried Spurs into third place in the table but for some reason we want to lay the 4/1. He is one of two players in the big five leagues (England, France, Italy, Spain and Germany) to have scored six league goals from outside the box this season. He is 5/2 to net from outside the box against the Gunners.
We are keen to lay Everton at 2/5 against Reading. The Blues' European aspirations are fading fast and next weekend's FA Cup quarter-final final tie with Wigan is a massive one for the club. Reading have already beaten the Blues this season in the cup recently and we want to get Everton.
Paddy Power: With a Gareth Bale inspired Tottenham facing a disillusioned Arsenal side it is hard to see anything but a home win here, unless Arsene Wenger can raise the spirits of his deflated team.
Newcastle's price of 12/5 could look very big come kick-off. The Magpies are flying currently with their French team gelling together nicely. Swansea are likely to be a little worse for wear following their Carling Cup heroics and this provides a ample opportunity for Newcastle to pick up a valuable three points and all but end their relegation worries.
Chelsea (4/9) have lost their last two Premier League games v WBA (8/1).
Southampton (10/11) have won only five of their last 17 league games against QPR (7/2).
Sunderland (7/5) have won only one of last seven Premier League games v Fulham (12/5).
Wigan (18/5) have lost only one of last six Premier League games v Liverpool (17/20).
Tottenham (13/10) have lost only one of last seven Premier League home games v Arsenal (9/4) (Sun, 4pm).
Blackburn to beat Peterborough at 10/11.
Peterborough have upset the apple cart of several occasions this season, but they've failed to score in their last two games and Blackburn, since the arrival of Michael Appleton, are a tighter defensive unit. The Posh have lost 10 of their 16 games against top-half opposition and they look vulnerable against Rovers at Ewood Park.
Coventry's Leon Clarke has four in four and is 13/8 to score against Swindon.
Bolton defender Craig Dawson has three in two and is 11/2 to score at Barnsley.
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke has six in his last seven and is 5/2 to score v Man C (Mon).
Torquay to win at Accrington at 12/5.
Torquay look set to be boosted by the return of captain Lee Mansell as they head to Accrington looking to end a seven-game losing streak. Boss Alan Knill also hopes to have at least one new face on board before the trip especially in the absence of centre back Aaron Downes.
Sunderland to beat Fulham at 7/5.
Speaking after last weekend's defeat to West Brom, Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill said: "I felt we should have got something out of the game. That's the last three matches we've played where we shouldn't have been beaten. The big decision was the penalty kick which was given against us. But then there was a similar situation at the other end where it wasn't
given. I've seen both of them back. Both are penalties. We should've scored two or three times before West Brom's second goal.''
Rochdale to beat Morecambe at 9/4.
After the midweek 3-0 defeat at home to Accrington, Rochdale manager Keith Hill said: "We've witnessed two spectacular goals from the opposition. The first one was right out of the top drawer and the second one equalled it. For 75 minutes I was reasonably happy. I thought we were the better footballing side and we just haven't got that penetrative edge in front of goal at the minute."
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A pouch to at least partly enclose a heart (1), the wall of the pouch (2) being elastic. The purpose of the pouch is to enclose at least part of a heart (1) and to oppose excessive dilation of the heart (1) that might be due to infectious disease of the heart muscle, for instance a viral infection or an autoimmune process. In many cases the use of such a pouch (2) may circumvent the need for a heart transplant.
1. A pouch adapted to at least partly enclose and oppose distention of a heart having a first volume at minimum filling and a second volume at maximum diastolic filling the pouch comprising a knit material that is adapted to be stretched and exert stress on the heart, wherein said pouch has a volume that is less than the volume of said heart at minimum filling when in an unstretched state, and wherein said pouch has a volume that corresponds to the volume of the heart at maximum diastolic filling in a stretched state.
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This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/453,722, filed Dec. 3, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,416,459, issued Jul. 9, 2002, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. PCT/EP98/03619, filed Jun. 16, 1998, which application claims the priority of German application No. 197 26 389.5, filed Jun. 21, 1997, which applications are incorporated herein by reference.
The invention relates to a bag, hereafter called pouch, with which to at least partly enclose a heart.
Infectious disease of the heart muscle both by viral infection and by autoimmune processes may lead to enlarged heart volume. If such an enlargement exceeds a critical value, the result will be progressive heart dilation which can be explained by Laplace's law. As the volume subtended by the left heart chamber increases, the stresses in the walls of this cavity will increase. Consequently the muscle fibrils are overloaded and their ideal range of elongation is exceeded. When this excessive elongation takes place, there is, as a rule, a residual volume in the heart. Then the muscle fibrils must operate against a primarily high wall strain, and are further extended thereby. A vicious cycle arises, leading to increasing distension of the heart and consequent heart insufficiency.
It is basically feasible to treat such a development in its early stages by medicinally lowering the initial load by ACE inhibitors, however such treatment is not always successful. Moreover, on account of initially slight clinical effects, the status will be noticed many times only when a critical point already has been passed. In that case only a heart transplant can be resorted to.
The German patent document U1 295 17 393 discloses a pouch defined in the preamble of claim 1; this pouch however is inelastic and serves to prevent myocardial dilation by the end-diastolic pressure. While this known pouch does prevent cardiac wall distention, it delivers this effect impulsively once the heart volume equals the volume enclosed by the pouch. This impulsive effect adversely affects the heart. Moreover pleats may form in the pouch when the heart volume is less than that subtended by the size of the pouch.
The objective of the invention is to create a pouch with which to at least partly enclose a heart and opposing heart distention without thereby degrading heart function.
The problem basic to the invention is resolved by the disclosure of the characterizing part of claim 1.
The basic concept of the invention is to absorb in part the strains in the wall of the hollow body foremost constituted by the left heart chamber and to relieve thereby the myofibrils. This general effect alone already may prevent enlarging the heart volume beyond a critical value. Accordingly the pouch of the invention offers a support role.
The elasticity function of the invention may be implemented in a number of ways. A very simple implementation calls for the pouch always exerting the same force on the heart regardless of the pouch's elongation, as a result of which the heart, regardless of its volume, shall always be relieved at substantially the same strain. In another appropriate embodiment of the invention, the pouch wall is elastic, whereby the stress it exerts and hence the relief of the heart increases with volume. The characteristics of elongation may be altered depending on the desired relief. Appropriately for instance the pouch wall elasticity decreases with increasing stretching in order to account for the specific strain in the heart wall. Advantageously too, said stretching shall be bounded by a limit value at which the heart no longer can enlarge. Contrary to the known pouch, this limit value cannot be reached impulsively, but because of the elasticity of the pouch of the invention, can be reached only gradually, as a result of which impulsive pouch actions are precluded. The pouch limit value appropriately shall be at a pouch volume corresponding to the heart volume at maximum diastolic filling. On the whole, therefore, the kind of elasticity and the shape of the stretching curve of the pouch allows determining and adapting the myofibril relief implemented by this pouch.
To mount the pouch in place, it can be thorascopically opened and then be drawn over the heart muscle. This motion illustratively proceeds to the anulus fibrosus, that is, the valve plane, where the pouch shall be fixed in place.
In a further embodiment of the invention, the volume of the pouch in its unstretched state is less than the volume of the heart in the stage of minimum filling. As a result, the pouch shall reliably rest against the heart in all stretching phases.
If, as in one embodiment of the invention, the pouch wall is elastic and the stretching is bounded by a limit value, then advantageously the pouch shall be made of an elastic and of an inelastic material. In this case the elastic material determines the stretching function, whereas the inelastic material determines the stretching limit value. Appropriately in practice, the elastic material is made of a threaded sheet or fabric or knit into which are integrated threads made of a substantially inelastic material. The substantially spatially inelastic threads appropriately are longitudinally displaceable in the sheet or fabric or knit.
In this embodiment it is especially advantageous that the substantially inelastic threads be guided segment-wise out of the pouch and in this manner are adapted at maximum diastolic filling by being segment-wise knotted in length and volume to the shape and/or volume of the pouch. In this process the substantially inelastic threads run appropriately from the edge of the pouch aperture to a substantially opposite tip of the pouch. The threads then can be guided out of the pouch in the zone of its tip.
As regards the embodiment wherein the pouch dilation is subject to a limit value, the pouch appropriately consists of a fabric or knit made of inelastic threads while however allowing bending and being crimped transversely to their longitudinal direction. This kind of shaping allows determining the stretching function and the limit value.
Appropriately the pouch wall is a thermoplastic allowing simple shaping of the pouch and adapting it to the shape of the heart, or it may be made of a biological material, denatured bovine pericardium being especially suitable.
To implement permeability to gases, in particular oxygen, and to liquids, the wall of the pouch of the invention appropriately shall be a netting. Such netting appropriately may be made of an open-pore foam, for instance silicone foam. Such a foam assures highly uniform and gentle application of pressure to the heart muscle. Moreover such a foam is able to absorb a lubricant, for instance a serous liquid, thus providing good slippage between pouch and pericardium. Appropriately the lubricant is biological and genetically engineered, hyaluronic acid being especially suitable. By introducing a lubricant beforehand into the foam, good slipping properties are provided from the beginning and as a result primary, self-reinforcing irritation of the pericardium shall be avoided.
If the wall of the pouch of the invention is a netting, then such may be formed as a perforated sheet. Such a sheet is able to transmit the pouch pressure through a large surface to the heart.
The wall of the pouch of the invention also may be a fabric or a knit. In this manner the pouch's stretching behavior can be matched to any particulars within wide limits.
Regardless of the pouch wall netting being constituted by a sheet, fabric or knit, appropriately an additional coating of open-pore foam shall be provided to assure uniform force transmission and also holding any lubricants.
If the elasticity of the pouch wall decreases as stretching increases, or if there is a limit value on stretching, then a special embodiment of the invention provides that the pouch be composed of two kinds of plastic threads or fibers, one kind of higher, and preferably much higher shaping temperature than the other, one kind being elastic and the other kind relatively less, preferably much less elastic than the other. By using such differing fibers, it is possible to thermoplastically shape the pouch at a temperature at which the less elastic or inelastic material remains permanently shaped at a given shaping temperature, though not the more elastic material. The less elastic or inelastic material in this manner determines the maximum pouch stretching whereas the elastic material, which shall return to its initial shape, applies constricting forces on the heart, below the shape determined by the less or inelastic material.
In another embodiment of the invention, the plastic used in manufacturing the pouch is thermoplastic. This feature offers the advantage that not only can the pouch be prefinished in simple manner into a given shape, but also that the pouch can be shaped during surgery, or its shape may be altered during surgery, in order to adapt the dimensions so found to the parts of the heart to be enclosed.
In a further embodiment of the invention the foam is made of silicone.
The objective of the invention furthermore is to propose a method for manufacturing a pouch as defined in claim 1. This problem is resolved by making a mold in the shape of the heart part to be enclosed and in that a gas- and/or liquid-permeable sheet or a netting of knit consisting of a thermoplastic is pulled over the mold while heated.
The structure of the mold appropriately is entailed or determined by imaging the shape of the heart to be enclosed and in that the mold is produced from this image. The image can be produced in arbitrary manner, for instance by x-rays or computer tomography.
The invention is elucidated further in relation to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the invention,
FIG. 2 is a second embodiment of the invention, and
FIG. 3 is a third embodiment of the invention.
The drawing schematically shows a heart 1 partly enclosed by a pouch 2 of which the wall consists of a netting 3. The pouch 2 reaches as far as into the zone of the anulus fibrosus, that is as far as the valve plane, where it is affixed (omitted from the drawing) to the heart muscle along a selvage 4. The netting 3 consists of elastic threads. In the unstretched state, the volume of the pouch 2 is less than the volume of the heart 1 in the stage of minimum filling. As a result, the netting shall rest against the heart 1 in all stretching stages.
FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the invention which is a variant of that of FIG. 1. Identical or corresponding components are denoted by identical references. The difference is that threads 5 converge from the selvage 4 into a central point 6, whereas threads 7 run substantially circumferentially. Where they cross at points 8, the threads 5 and 7 are connected to each other, either by being fused, bonded or by dipping the entire pouch 2 into a body of material, for instance foam which shall subsequently solidify.
FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a pouch 9 consisting of a knit of threads 10 running from a selvage 11 to a central point 12 where they are bundled away at their ends 13 which, following application of the pouch 9, then can be tensioned or be knotted to one another in order to match thereby the pouch 9 to the shape and volume of the heart 1.
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Post: #61
RE: Rants.
No arguments started but if this is about me miranda I can promise you i do not have a twitter. I have facebook and msn but no twitter. x
Post: #62
RE: Rants.
(02-15-2012 06:05 PM)ebryant1993 Wrote: No arguments started but if this is about me miranda I can promise you i do not have a twitter. I have facebook and msn but no twitter. x
No, it's not about you.
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Post: #63
RE: Rants.
Ok, thanks for letting me know.
02-15-2012, 07:18 PM (This post was last modified: 02-15-2012 07:21 PM by Fruitfly.)
Post: #64
RE: Rants.
One thing I've discovered about life is that not all people will like you all the time. Moreover, some people will hate you most of the time.
There is no way around this. Believe it or not, sometimes this is due to jealousy (and if you're like me, you'll think "Why in the Sam Hill is she jealous of ME??!" But it happens, and for strange reasons.)
The best thing you can do is 1) grow a thick skin 2) avoid gossip. Tell your friends you don't want to hear any more about her. As far as you're concerned, she does not exist in your universe, and if she does not exist she cannot speak. The only property of a vaccum is suction.
If they're your real friends, they'll do what you ask. If they are people who thrive on creating and perpetuating drama (there are females who do, which is about as understandable as the jealousy thing) then you'll find out quickly.
And when you find yourself thinking about her, imagine a giant black hole sucking her into a nether region of space. It will make you feel better.
Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become. CS Lewis.
Post: #65
RE: Rants.
Here's a rant I made about how people react to Valentine's Day, both positively and negatively. I'm so happy this thread is here, because I'm sure I'll need it AT LEAST three times a week...or once a day, that's cool too. (;
Post: #66
RE: Rants.
(02-15-2012 07:18 PM)Fruitfly Wrote: One thing I've discovered about life is that not all people will like you all the time. Moreover, some people will hate you most of the time.
People have been telling me to "grow a thick skin" since I was like 10. I'm just a sensitive person by nature.
{c} michelle.
Post: #67
RE: Rants.
I'm a sensitive person also if someone yells at me for a stupid thing I usually start to cry or if I see a sad movie tv show I bawl my eyes out. I have had someone say hurtfull things to me on fanfiction.net but after I got that I blocked them and ever since then the person hasnt hurt me since because well I blocked them. why do people have to bully other people. I also got teased when i was in school but I just ignored all those stuck up popular B'ss and once I got out of school it was so much better.
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02-17-2012, 02:01 AM (This post was last modified: 02-17-2012 02:13 AM by Stephanie.)
Post: #68
RE: Rants.
(02-15-2012 07:18 PM)Fruitfly Wrote: One thing I've discovered about life is that not all people will like you all the time. Moreover, some people will hate you most of the time.
This is very true, the part about people thriving on drama. I admit there are times when something I found out is "interesting" but I have people in my life who are all about calling me out on fb and telling me I'm wrong and making me feel stupid because I don't ALWAYS agree that my bf is right 24/7. I get that this is his cousin and her best friend (who wants my bf yet she's married, her husband left her for a 16 yr old and she's got a 7 month old baby) ANYWAY, I don't like it when people take an innocent status update about "What movie describes your relationship," and BECAUSE I said The Notebook has qualities and quotes from the movie that describe my bf and I ...both these girls get upset and say I'm being rude because I'm not saying that my bf is perfect because he's perfect in their eyes.
Yes...I love him dearly and I want to eventually be married him and have a life and family BUT if a person really thinks about it, do you want a man who is "perfect." If he's perfect then he's not human and I'm far from perfect so I need someone to balance me out with messing up sometimes. If I wanted someone who didn't add anything to my life and was exactly like me in every way I'd have married myself :/
So I've come to understand that both of these girls are jealous of me and I'm not really angry anymore. Mind you these girls and I just started speaking again after a 5 month period of time where they called me names to my bf and said I was worthless. They got drunk one night a few weeks ago and we've been fine for the most part for about 2 weeks ever since. One of them is my bf's family and another is considering herself his family SO I've got to learn to love them despite how bad they treat me when they are on a jealous spree. As I mentioned before his cousin's best friend is a single mom living with his cousin's family. She has wanted my bf LONG before I even knew he existed. I can do nothing but feel sorry for her because if you look at her life...it sucks but it's her own fault. You don't date a man who beats you while pregnant because you won't have sex despite telling him it hurts too much with a baby in ya AND then MARRY him only so he can cheat on you and leave and basically abandon his 7 month old baby girl. idk who's dumber, her or him lol. His cousin can't hold a relationship and has been engaged 3 times and collects engagement rings for a hobby. She wants her own cousin I SWEAR lol. If he wasn't her cousin she'd be with him and we all know it.
Anyway, idk where I was going with this but for anyone reading this rant of mine, people are twisted. They do things that are just REALLY mean and uncalled for in the name of jealousy. Thing is if you know you're better off than they are then don't even let them bug you because chances are they wish they were you and want your life. You just need to love and pray for them and hope they too find happiness in whatever way they are search for it.
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I love this. I'm a little guilty of my vday obsession with things needing to be perfect for my bf and I BUT I agree. People need to realize that having a bf or being single isn't the end of the world or the biggest deal in the world on Vday. I spent 19 yrs of my life single and have loved the past two with my bf but it's been hard too. Finding a gift for ur bf is a little humbling because giving ur bf chocolate isn't exactly the most "romantic" but when ur on a budget due to being in college full time and not having a job, you tend to cut back on ur splurges even for the bf.
I moped around for a long time but realized that eventually I'd have someone on vday. I did my dues and now I'm happy where I am but my bf and I celebrate everyday together and honestly Vday wasn't any different than usual except more chocolate. I am with him because I love him, not to get gifts and crap on vday so I totally get ur rant.
Post: #69
RE: Rants.
I remember in school a girl called me a name that hurt but I didnt stand up for myself because I was a shy girl I didnt talk much in school and I pretty much only had one good friend but I dont talk to her much anymore. there are some days I want to stand up for myself too but I dont because I dont know what to say. people can just be a holes but theres nothing we can do about them.
heres my rant for the day. I went to work and my boss has the schedules 3 weeks ahead of time well on the 7 through the 16th I will be on vacation Im going to Vegas and California but anyways I put those days off a couple weeks ago and i turned in the sheet well I look today and hes got me scheduled to work some of thos days in the week in a half since I will be gone well now I got to write him a note saying I need those days off it just pissed me off because I put those days down and he puts me on anyways so like I said noe I got to write him a note because he doesnt work weekends and i got off monday and I cant get out of going on my trip there is no freaking way that i am missing my trip what so ever so if he doesnt like it tough because I put those days off a couple weeks ago. I will tell him to look for the sheet because Im sure if I said that he will probably say I didnt see any sheet blah blah blah but I know i put those days off down I will show him I was right then he has to change the schedule because like I said I am not missing my vacation.
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Post: #70
RE: Rants.
(02-18-2012 09:49 PM)SLE Wrote: I remember in school a girl called me a name that hurt but I didnt stand up for myself because I was a shy girl I didnt talk much in school and I pretty much only had one good friend but I dont talk to her much anymore. there are some days I want to stand up for myself too but I dont because I dont know what to say. people can just be a holes but theres nothing we can do about them.
That's the reason I quit both Bath and Body Works in the mall and Baskin Robbins. They couldn't figure out wtf they were doing when it came to scheduling cause they got some idiots running the place. It's like can't my town hire decent people who actually want to give people time to have a life at least a little. I'd get it if it was like the hospital or some sort of "career" but when you have some fat old lady working behind the scenes at BBW and some mean Indian princess managing Baskin Robbins (She always claimed she was Cherokee but wtf so am I and you don't see me trying to get reservation benefits lol) and making it seem like it's the best dang job you're ever going to have. ....you know you're in the wrong place. I'm sorry but if the place is under or over staffed then you need to change some things and selling perfume and ice cream HARDLY qualifies for needed services lol.
Ughhh lol I feel ur pain. I hate jobs like that.
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The Sweetwater Mustangs defeated the Eastland Mavericks 23-13 on Friday evening, Aug. 31, 2012, at the Sammy Baugh Classic at Mustang Bowl.
The Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for those to be honored as Outstanding Young Citizen, Outstanding Female Citizen and Outstanding Male Citizen for 2012. Nominations are also being accepted for Sweetwater's Business of the Year award.
Deadline for submission of nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7. Honorees will be announced at the annual Chamber Banquet planned for Monday, Sept. 24.
Due to the recent redistricting process, Nolan County has once again been put into US District 19 instead of being split between Districts 19 and 11. The voter registrar's office is in the process of consolidating voting precincts 10 through 14 back into their original precincts before the 2009 redistricting.
The 2012-2013 budget for the Sweetwater Independent School District (SISD) was approved during the SISD Board of Trustees' meeting, held at noon on Thursday, August 30, 2012.
The budget had already been presented at a recent workshop held on August 15, which was based on the passing of the Tax Ratification Election. While several changes were listed for the new budget, one of the significant differences was that there would be an increase for all pay scales.
The local branch of TSTC (Texas State Technical College) West Texas held an Automotive Technology Open House on Thursday morning, August 30, 2012 to feature their new Alternative Fuel Simulators.
Starting with this fall semester, students in the Automotive Technology program will receive training in diagnostics, service and repair of light duty diesel, fuel /electric and compressed natural gas vehicles. Simulators include a Ford light diesel truck, GM light diesel truck, Toyota Prius Hybrid and a compressed natural gas engine.
A Labor Day event, "Burgers Buy the Pool," will be held on Monday, Sept. 3. This event is being held as a fundraiser, hosted by JavaJax in Sweetwater, for the Nolan County Girl Scouts to help with their efforts in restoring the swimming pool at Camp Boothe Oaks. Improvements to the pool are necessary in order for the Girl Scouts to have an energy efficient, ADA compliant swimming pool that would draw full enrollment for a Summer Resident Girl Scout Camp to once again be held at the local camp facility.
Nolan County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Dennis Cumbie, reminds producers that they have until Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, to purchase coverage through the Noninsurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). The sales closing date is actually Sept. 1, 2012, but producers have until Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, to purchase coverage this year because Sept. 1 falls on a weekend and the following Monday is a holiday.
NAP provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory or prevented planting occur due to normal disasters.
Americans are a people of spectators. We sit and watch ball games, television programs and movies. This mind set has slipped into our churches where we hire pastors and staff and then show up on Sunday morning, sit with arms folded, and say, "Okay, show me what you got!" It's like the family that visited the church and then at home the dad said, "The preacher was too boring." The mom said, "The music was too loud." The teenager said, "The youth were snobs," but the little boy said, "I thought it was a pretty good show for a quarter."Â
This year's Sammy Baugh Classic began yesterday, Thursday, Aug. 30, as the Roscoe Plowboys challenged the DeLeon Bearcats. The Plowboys were defeated 38-6 at the game.
Jenny Johnson, MD, a sports medicine physician and a 2000 graduate of Sweetwater High School, has returned to the area to work at Texas Sport and Spine in Abilene.
Jenny graduated Cum Laude from Texas Christian University, achieving Departmental Honors in Neuroscience, and she knew that she wanted to pursue medicine. She then attended Texas Tech University School of Medicine where she was invited to join the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and was voted "Best Personality" in her graduating medical class in 2008.


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Hi everyone, I haven't been on since September 2012. I got so busy with work and now that I have been having some down time and nearing the 1 year anniversary of loosing Soleil, my sadness has resurfaced. I feel I have been avoiding the thought of her because it hurts so much. I haven't even taken out her pictures or keepsakes from the hospital in very long time. I think I delved headfirst into work and tried to push memories, feelings, pain, and all that grieving on the back burner. It has recently come up again at least once a week, crying for Soleil to come back to me. May is going to be such a hard month, not only is it Mothers day, Pre E awareness month, but the month I lost Soleil. It almost hurts more now then it did when it first happened, because for some reason the thought of being away for so long, lies heavily on me. I know Christmas and Thanksgiving are hard for everyone, but I truly struggled with New Years. It was like I was leaving behind the year that changed my life forever, and that felt like I was letting go of Soleil. I know she will be in my heart and mind forever, but something about it was so hard. And now to think it has been almost a year since, pains me even more.
I am going full force into creating an art show in memory of Soleil in May, and it will help raise money for Pre E awareness. I just hope the memorial art show and strength from family and friends will be enough for me to hold on strong, because it isn't even May yet and these tears are flowing heavier than before.


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Cotton slip dress with intricately beaded bustier-style front. Skirt part of dress is heavily pleated for a full look. Bust is lightly padded. Zips up the back. Adjustable straps. Lined.
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Measurements for US Size 4 (equivalent to AUS Size 8):
Length: 25"
Bust (all around): 28"
Waist (all around): 26"
Approx. Armhole Drop (can be made longer or shorter): 7 1/2"
**Size Conversion: AUS 6 = US 2, AUS 8 = US 4, AUS 10 = US 6, AUS 12 = US 8
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Measurements for US Size 4 (equivalent to AUS Size 8):
Length: 25"
Bust (all around): 28"
Waist (all around): 26"
Approx. Armhole Drop (can be made longer or shorter): 7 1/2"
**Size Conversion: AUS 6 = US 2, AUS 8 = US 4, AUS 10 = US 6, AUS 12 = US 8
Rated 3.4 out of 5Â by 11 reviewers.
Rated 3 out of 5Â by FPCourtM Sad I had to part with this dress... So I ordered this dress in the reddish color and was over the moon excited! I was unsure of the fit and based on friends who had ordered from this designer before, as well as the measurement information on the website I ordered a AUS 10 (US 6). I am 5'5', 125lbs, a 36C and have an hourglass figure. Sadly when I tried on the dress it did not fit me at all. My bust was far too big for the top of the dress since it contains two structured cups. If the cups were properly placed it was too much, when i pulled it up it looked odd from the side. Also the body of the dress itself was just slightly too big for my waist. As for the dress itself it was beautiful! The beading and quality were amazing. It made me very sad that I had to return this. Hope that this review helps! 8.10.2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by amanea Fantasma-sexy This is my new go to weekend fun dress. I'm not sure why the bad reviews. For reference I go the XS I'm about 5'1, 90lbds b cup. The chest part will probably look awkward for ladies above a C cup. But on me it looks perfect, creates a little cleavage without looking vulgar. I got it in rust it is same color as pictured. The skirt part is a very soft and light linen so you definitely need a good pair of stockings or wait for summer to wear it. I recommend for slender petite ladies. 1.23.2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by dallasdiva Cute I'm deducting a star because the first dress I got was losing buttons in large numbers and the replacement had lost a few. I was able to sew those back on, but I was annoyed that I had to do so to make the dress work. The fit is flattering and the beading is killer. Overall recommended. 4.7.2013
Rated 2 out of 5Â by phemale76 disappointing :( I have been obsessed with this dress since it first came out but could not bring myself to pay the full price for it so when it went on sale, I jumped on it immediately! I originally bought the AUS 6/US 2, the beading on the dress is divine but the bottom part of the dress is very causal for the original cost of the dress, however the fit with my chest was that of obscenity gone super wrong and I dont have a large chest! I am 5'3, 34b, 108lbs and the top part was way too small. Now because i was determined to make this dress work, i purchased an additional size to see if the fit would be better but they did not have the AUS 8/US4, so i tried the AUS10/US 6 considering alot of reviews said the dress ran so small. Well the 6 actually fit my chest nicely while the rest of the dress just hung awkwardly loose. I desperately wanted this to work out but alas it is going back. NEXT!!!! 3.8.2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by honeycomb601 Good pick I saw this dress online and had to get it when it went on sale! The beading is fabulous and it fits nicely as well. It's not too tight or loose and fits on me like it does the model. I got it in black and can't wait to find an occasion to wear it to whether it be a nice dinner or party. The length is perfect too and hits a couple of inches above my knees. I got the AUS size 6, which is equivalent to a size small. I'm 5'1, 32C, and 105 lbs. 2.14.2013
Rated 3 out of 5Â by auflove Beautiful dress but odd fit I LOVED this dress when it first came out but of course the price was waaaay too high. When it went on sale, I decided to buy. I debated on sizing since it was not normal, U.S. sizes. After reading the other reviews, I ordered the AUS8 (U.S. 4). I'm normally a size 2 but the previous reviews seemed to think the dress ran small. I should have ordered the 2 because the dress was way too big in the top part. It was also kinda odd fitting...the cups didn't seem to lay right on me. (I'm a 34B for reference). The top beading detail was very nice and seemed extremely well made, but the bottom part of the dress did not match the quality...very flimsy, thin material. It was also SUPER short and I'm 5'5. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the size 2 after I received so I couldn't exchange. 2.8.2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by allthatglitters my one orange dress I'm not the biggest fan of orange, but I just had to get this in the rust/orange color. I knew I wanted this to be my birthday dress, but I went back and forth between the black and the orange. I figured the black is too plain and the orange made it very unique and stand out. Being 5'2" the length was not a problem at all, but I don't like the frayed bottom. I also wish the straps were detachable because it looks great without the straps as well. Anyways, it's a really beautiful piece and I received lots of compliments on my dress when I wore it to my birthday dinner. 2.6.2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Sydneymj Well Made I had been watching this dress and waited till it went on sale. I don't think it was worth the original price but it was worth what I got it for. I like the neckline but some might think it is deep. It is also a little short but not enough to make me return it. I am 5'5". 1.12.2013
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'Spawn' Creator Todd McFarlane Returns to Writing 'Spawn' Comic Book
Gets More Involved with Flagship Title, Devoting More Time to Title Character
Friday, February 20, 2009
In an announcement sure to please fans all over the world, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane will return to writing the bestselling comic book he himself created.
Spawn Issue 185 (Endgame, Part 1) was a landmark issue that began the bold new direction for the classic comic book. This story arc introduced new characters, and marked the starting point of the new creative team of Todd McFarlane and Whilce Portacio. This new direction and creative team have resulted in recent issues selling out, creating a frenzy with new and longtime Spawn fans. This energy revitalized the comic book, and became the perfect starting point for a legion of new readers.
If you haven't picked up an issue of Spawn lately, you'd better start. This creative team isn't slowing down as they continue building momentum toward Spawn's milestone issue 200!
McFarlane will resume writing duties beginning with Spawn Issue 191, which will be in stores April 22.
"I've had all these ideas over the years," says McFarlane. "I've been away for a while now, and I finally found time to devote to the book starting with #185. It's been good to get back into comics -- I knew I wanted to get back into the driver's seat when I was ready ... and I'm ready. I got a little selfish and wanted to devote more time to my title character."
Spawn is published by Image Comics. In North America, call 1-888-COMIC-BOOK to find the comic book shop nearest you.


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Topic: Germany Bundesliga picks 26-28/11
Mainz vs Nurnberg
Mainz have very weak home form while Nurnberg have actually managed to impress me a big recently.
Nurnberg win.
Bayern vs Frankfurt
Bayern are superb at home and I believe they will be able to take all three points from this one.
Bayern win.
Hamburger vs Stuttgart
Hamburger have 2-1-0 on their last three home games and should be able to win this one against Stuttgart.
Hamburger win.
Hannover vs Freiburg
Hannover have pritty strong home form while Freiburg have been pritty disappointing in recent away games.
Over 2.5 goals.
Hoffenheim vs Leverkusen
Leverkusen have superb away form but they face a pritty strong team in this one and it could be a close one.
Kaiserslautern vs Schalke
Kaiserslautern have 1-1-1 on their last three home games while Schalke have 0-2-1 on their last three away games.
Over 2.5 goals.
Dortmund vs Moenchengladbach
Dortmund are at the top of the form table and I believe they will have no problems at all winning this game.
Dortmund win.
Bremen vs St Pauli
St Pauli are at the bottom of the form table and I will be surprised if Bremen does not win this one.
Bremen win.
Koln vs Wolfsburg
Koln have 1-0-2 on their last three home games while Wolfsburg have 0-1-2 on their last three away games.
Over 2.5 goals.


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Capcom Fighting Evolution Gameplay Movie 3
Take a look at this close match between Jedah and Jun in this clip from Capcom Fighting Evolution.
Take a look at this close match between Jedah and Jun in this clip from Capcom Fighting Evolution.
M. Bison shows Guile why he was the boss in Street Fighter II.
Zangief gets a fireball right in the face in this match from Capcom Fighting Evolution.
Capcom Fighting Evolution for the Xbox and Disney's Magical Quest 3 for the GBA now in stores.
We tear into the Xbox version of Capcom's crossover fighting game.
The publisher will host a Capcom Fighting Jam tournament and show off some new playable demos at the Osaka gaming expo next month.
Rose takes on Karin and then Felicia challenges Ryu.
We get our hands on Capcom's upcoming PlayStation 2 brawler.
All-star roundup of Capcom brawlers will appear on Eastern store shelves in December.
Will Capcom fighting system reign supreme in this new 2D arcade fighter?
Capcom Fighting Jam to combine fighters from five different Capcom series.
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Francie Miller of Mount Pleasant won the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Clemson Basket valued at $100. She entered a contest promoted by the Moultrie News. The next giveaway will be a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Children's Basket, one boy and one girl, valued at $50 each. Baskets will be given away individually. Watch the paper and web for details on how to register to win. You may register today at www.MoultrieNews.com/giveaway/. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will have giveways through September 2013.
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Saturday, Nov. 16
Blue Giraffe anniversary: The Blue Giraffe in the
Sparkling Wines & Holiday Lights: The Sandestin Wine Festival presents the second annual Sparkling Wines & Holiday Lights from 4-7 p.m. at The Village of Baytowne Wharf Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Stroll streets lined in twinkling lights and greenery as you sip a variety of champagnes and taste featured menu items from various Village restaurants. For information and tickets visit www.sandestinwinefestival.com.
Artist Bazaar: Artists at
Oyster reef restoration: Volunteers are needed to place bagged oyster shell in the water at an oyster reef restoration site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
Pandora's Music: Pandora's Steakhouse of Grayton Beach presents Lee Yankee @ the Hellz Yeah, Nov. 16; Forrest Williams Band, Nov. 20; Tribe Zion, Nov. 21; Forrest Williams Band Country Jamboree, Nov. 22; and Roshambo, Nov. 23. Music is free and open to all guests at least 21 years of age.
Sunday, Nov. 17
Rosemary Beach Unleashed: The Third Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed will be held from 1-4 p.m. on the East Long Green in Rosemary Beach. This free fun-filled afternoon is for 2- and 4-legged friends, with dog competitions, music, bake sale, dance performances and agility demonstrations. Pet adoptions by Alaqua Animal Refuge and Dog Pet-icures by Happy Tails.
Brunch with Matt Hall: At 10 a.m., Matt Hall takes the stage during brunch at Marie's Bistro, 2260 W. Hwy. 30A in
Grilling the Feast: Grill Master Wayne Paul hosts Grilling the Feast Thanksgiving Cooking Class from 1-3 p.m. at Bay Breeze Patio,
30A Farmers' Market: This community event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in
Sunday Brunch: Enjoy brunch and the music of The Steenos from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stinky's Fish Camp,
Monday, Nov. 18
Rudy Applewhite: Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar,
Ike and Jabbo: Jam with the music of Ike and Jabbo at 9 p.m. at Cabana Café,
Baytowne on Ice: The seasonal ice skating rink at The Village of Baytowne Wharf is open through Feb. 2. Skate for an hour and a half for $11 with skate rental $2. Other packages available. The first hour of each day is reserved for "kids skate," youth 12 and under.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
FPRA: The Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. at VUE on 30a. Kate Lunden, Zehnder Communications media supervisor, will present "Creating the Perfect Integrated Campaign." Cost is $15/members, $12/students and $20/non-members. Make reservations by 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Tail Waggin' Tutors: Readers can practice reading and enjoy the company of a trained, certified canine friend during "Tail Waggin' Tutors," from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Coastal Branch Library in
Ike's Fun Tuesday: An evening of great music, sax, keyboard and dancing is held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Marie's Bistro, 2260 W. Hwy. 30A in
Chronic Jester: Enjoy the reggae, rock, funk and blues of Chronic Jester at Hammerhead's Bar and Grille, 137 Fisherman's Cove in
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Garden Club:
Republican Women: The Walton Republican Women Federated will meet at 11 a.m. at Carrabba's Italian Grill at Silver Sands. State Senate President Don Gaetz, R, Niceville will be guest speaker. Cost of lunch is $18/members and $20/guests. Reservations required by noon Nov. 18 at 837-5321.
Senior health: Emerald Coast Hospice will host a Senior Health Education Hour from 2-3 p.m. at the South Walton County Library, 437 Greenway Trail in
Open Mic Night: An open mic night for singer/songwriters for local talent and seasoned musicians will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Redd's Fueling Station,
Thursday, Nov. 21
ECMS: Prudence Farrow Bruns, a longtime meditation teacher, will talk about "Transcendental Meditation" at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society meeting at 6:30 p.m. at
Wine Dinner at Vin'tij: Indulge in a four course meal paired with delectable wines at Symphony of Flavors Wine Dinner at Vin'tij in
Murder Mystery: Become a character and play along as you try to figure out whodunit during Til Death Do Us Part Murder Mystery at 6 p.m. at Grayt Grounds in
Wine Walkabout: Third Thursday Wine Walkabout will be held from 5-7 p.m. at
Family Fun Night: The new Dairy Queen on scenic 98 will host Family Fun Night from 6-8 p.m. with free face painting, balloon animals and packaged meal deals for participating families.
Rotary Club of South Walton: The Rotary Club of South Walton meets for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites, Scenic Hwy. 98 in
Friday, Nov. 22
The Aristocats: The Florida Chautauqua Theatre brings the musical to life at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at
Surf fishing: Learn all about surf fishing from 12-2 p.m. at
Beach Bonfires: Enjoy the outdoors with bonfires from dusk to 9:30 p.m. on the beach at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin. Call 267-7778.
Ashley Rose: Jam with the music of Ashley Rose at 9 p.m. at Cabana Café,
Rosalina: Rosalina plays classic standards and show tunes on keyboard from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Christiano's Ristorante in
Saturday, Nov. 23
The Nutcracker: The Merchants of Seaside present the second annual Nutcracker ballet to be performed by the Dance Academy of Seaside Neighborhood School and Alpharetta Dance Theatre at 5 p.m. in the Seaside Amphitheater.
The Nutcracker: The Northwest Florida Ballet's 44th annual presentation of The Nutcracker begins at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at the
Blue Ribbon Healers: Enjoy the music of the Blue Ribbon Healers from 10 a.m. to noon at the Seaside Farmers Market in the Seaside Amphitheater.
Saturday Pool Party: Music, fun and sun from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elephant Walk pool deck by the beach,
Cottages for Kids: The annual fundraising event takes place begins at 10 a.m. on the East Long Green in Rosemary Beach. Admission is free and donations for CVHN are accepted.


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An alpine white F10 M5 has now been delivered to a site member – Singularity. Although the owner and car are now experiencing some wintry weather, we nonetheless get some nice insight and review of another new M5.
There's now been several deliveries in our M5 forums and more to come as we head towards the warmer weather of Spring and especially when US deliveries begin this Summer.
Site member and owner of a new Silverstone II M5 (F10) shares with us some photos of his new beast, along with some emotional words on his experience so far with the new M5. Read on to see what a Ferrari F430 owner thinks of BMW's newest F10 M5 model.
BMW tuner G-Power has announced on our facebook page. Their Stage 1 F10 M5 and F12/F13 M6 kit is good for pushing the V8 bi-turbo S63Tu engine to 640 hp / 575 lb-ft torque (780Nm) .
This is a +80hp / 74lb-ft gain over the new M5 and M6′s factory 560hp / 501lb-ft torque.
The G-Power F10 M5 tuning program offers:
G-Power Stage 1 tune – 640hp/780Nm (575 lb-ft) with VMAX removal. Good for more than 310km/h (192mph)
Quad stainless steel … CONTINUED
Well respected automotive reviewer Chris Harris drives the F10 M5 and the Nissan GT-R. He admits that the two are not really rival cars, but what's important is that the two are both great cars he enjoyed immensely (just look at his reaction), and in which he appreciated every mile and every minute.
Site member clar, owner of both a frozen grey F10 M5 and E92 M3, has now completed run-in / break in on his new M5 and is able to give a proper performance review and comparison of his M5 versus M3.
See this excellent review inside as clar covers power, steering, handling, and more of his two M cars.
Watch these triple tire killing machines from BMW burn up some rubber in a drift/burnout demonstration in Mexico.
European Car reviews the new BMW M5 F10, which they call BMW's twin turbo superhero. Their conclusion? The new M5 is every bit as tractable as the E60 M5 and its chassis and brakes are flat out superior. Unlike the E60 M5, the new M5 is more user friendly.
Take a visual journey through the BMW M5′s history. This video from BMW starts us from BMW M's beginnings in motorsports and goes on to cycle through the various BMW M5s, from the E28 M5 to the current F10 M5.
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KKS has released its performance exhaust system for the 2012 BMW M5 (F10). The 3″ axle-back system raises the open valve sound of the M5 exhaust from 93db to 108db.
Video and first photos of the exhaust system as well as the first F10 M5 fitted with whiteline lights.
Congratulations to our member clar for taking delivery of the first frozen grey F10 M5! This isn't clar's first frozen gray M car though as the M5 will join his frozen grey M3! He gives us his full owner experience so far, together with some excellent photos of the beautiful frozen gray and sakhir orange interior combination.
Watch and listen as a short throttle test within a dealership produces some impressive sounds from the 2012 M5 (F10). Listen to those pops on deceleration!
Here's a terrific and very informative interview with the engineer behind all of the technology (excepting electronics) of the 2012 F10 M5.
Maximilian Ahme answers many questions and speaks on many topics regarding the F10 M5, including engine, transmission and differential, efficient dynamics technologies, AWD, chassis, performance, and more. This is a must-read interview for any M5 fans.
2012 BMW DTM driver Augusto Farfus Jr. takes a group of ragdolls (aka passengers) around in the F10 M5 as he demonstrates both the new M5′s power and handling, as well as his professional racing skills. Check out the video inside.
Since its recent European market introduction, many a M5 fan has been waiting to see the tuning potential of the new F10 M5 and its beefy 560hp bi-turbo S63Tu engine. The first F10 M5 ECU tune has now been released, by the German tuning company, PP-Performance.
They were recently able to crack the factory ECU and their Stage 1 tune added:
Gains: +60hp and +70Nm (51lb-ft) torque
New total output: 620 HP / 750Nm (553lb-ft) torque
The price for the stage 1 tune has been set at 3,499 € (euros). … CONTINUED
On display at the 2012 Qatar Motor Show is the very first BMW F10 M5 in Melbourne Red. Melbourne Red isn't offered as a standard color on the F10 M5 so this is a BMW Individual product.
It's being shown with matt aluminum window which is part of the "Individual exterior line" no-cost option for the M5 F10.
Sometimes it's mad fun (and great sounding) to rip off some revs in your BMW in enclosed spaces such as tunnels or underground garage. So how would the 560hp F10 M5 MotoGP Safety Car with its Akrapovic exhaust system sound in the BMW Welt? As you can see in the video inside, pretty damn awesome!
Seen here is the very first 2012 M5 (F10) to hit the Turkish market, on display at a BMW dealer. What does it cost to take home this bad boy in Turkey? Only 277,018 euros, or a measley $358,267!
German magazine Autozeitung has pitted the new BMW M5 (F10) against its bigger cousin. The F10 M5 is powered the S63Tu, an improved version of the BMW X6M's S63 engine. Given the S63Tu's enhancements over the S63 and the F10 M5′s lighter weight, the M5 winning in all categories and placing in 1st is certainly not surprising.
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As most of you are perfectly well aware, there are a lot of really bad YouTube videos floating around out there online. But occasionally, a video comes along that it so ragingly goofy—embarrassing, even—that you can't help but share it with friends. To wit: The well-intentioned (yet still cringe-inducing) "Karaoke the News: So Long, Farewell," a sort of 'one-last-hoorah' goodbye video featuring former staffers of The Daily, the News Corp's tablet-only newspaper that regrettably published its final issue today, December 15, 2012. (Scroll down to view the video.) Of course, for those of us lucky enough to still have jobs in the publishing industry, it's always...


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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- Senior Katie Holloway hit a lay-up with 2.2 seconds left to propel the Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (1-21, 0-11) over Cal State Bakersfield (10-14), 73-72, Thursday night at the Icardo Center. Holloway finished with 26 points, including a career-high 12 field goals, and sophomore Katrina Thompson set a new career mark for the second-straight game, finishing with 14 points.
The game was a back-and-forth affair that featured five ties and six lead changes. The game moved to 71-70 with 45 seconds to play. Holloway missed a left-handed lay-up with 40 seconds and Bakersfield came back down the floor and hit a lay-up to take a 72-71 lead.
Northridge kept its composure and came back down the court. After a miss by junior Whitney Ligon, Holloway collected the rebound, her 10th of the game, and put up the winning basket. The double-double was the sixth of her career.
In all, four Matadors finished in double figures. For the second-straight game, Thompson set a new career high with 14 points and seven field goals. She also tied a career high with seven rebounds and had four assists.
Junior Whitney Ligon was the team's third-leading scorer, finishing with 16 points and four rebounds. Junior Crystal Hahs added 11 points, eight rebounds and blocked five CSUB shots. Another third-year player, Tonicia Tademy, became the first Matador player to dish out over 10 assists since Ofa Tulikihihifo, finishing with 11 assists and seven rebounds.
Northridge trailed, 37-33, at halftime. Thompson was the team's leading scorer with 10 points at the break one game after setting a new career high with 10 points against UC Riverside. Holloway had seven points and four rebounds, including the 500th of her career, at the break.
The Matadors jumped out to a 7-3 lead behind a pair of lay-ups and an old-fashion three-point play from Ligon. Hahs extended the lead to 18-14 with 12 minutes left in the half after completing a three-point play.
CSUB took its first lead of the game after following a three-point play from Kelley Tarver, 21-18, with eight minutes left in the first half. Viena-Lota scored CSUN's next four points to cut the lead to 25-22 with six minutes left in the first half.
In the second half, Bakersfield came out firing, extending its lead to 49-37 with 16:30 left in the game. Northridge used an 8-1 run to cut the deficit to six, 52-46, with 13 left in the game.
Ligon scored CSUN's next four points on a pair of fast-break lay-ups to cut the lead to 54-50 with 10:28 left in the game. The teams exchanged baskets for a while, with Holloway scoring six straight for Northridge at one point.
With 7:45 left, Bakersfield held a 63-58 lead. Holloway continued to do damage, tying the game at 65 with six minutes left in the game. Behind a 10-0 run, Northridge took a 69-65 lead with five minutes left in the game.
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iTunes 11 still launching this week, was delayed due to engineering issues
After its introduction during the September iPhone and iPod event, iTunes 11 was delayed from its initial October launch date to sometime in November. A more radical departure than previous updates, which included Genius Playlists and the ill-fated Ping social music network, iTunes 11 boats a new, more iOS 6 like interface, and deeper, tighter iCloud. When Apple announced the delay, they said iTunes 11 was taking longer than expected to get right. Jessica E. Lessin of The Wall Street Journal adds a little to that:
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Recently, a parent at our son Sean's school noticed his shoe was untied and offered to help him tie it. When she saw he was wearing "girl" sneakers, she admonished him, telling him he should not wear shoes like that, trying to shame the 5-year-old. Sean shook it off and went about his day but talked to us about it that night. Of course the woman, who should tend to her own house before trying to "fix" anyone else's kids, could have spoken to us to express her concerns, but chose to embarrass a 5-year-old instead. It's a situation I have no doubt will repeat itself many times, so let's walk through this again.
Our 5-year-old son Sean is a fiercely independent, big-hearted boy who likes to get in the dirt and dig. He is strong and tough, not afraid of bugs, speed, heights, gravity or physics in general. He likes to "battle," to wrestle and roughhouse and knock things over.
He also likes Disney princesses, the color pink, bracelets and other odds and ends traditionally thought of as "girl stuff."
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There are not a tremendous number of resources for parents raising kids who may be gender nonconforming. Many sources immediately assume a deviancy or mental illness. One of the bravest and most reassuring voices addressing this journey belongs to Lori Duron, an Orange County, California, mom whose son C.J., 7, is the subject of her blog and book, "Raising My Rainbow." She details the fears, joys, triumphs and setbacks of raising "a boy who only likes girl stuff and wants to be treated like a girl."
While our Sean is not as far down that path as C.J. is, Duron has served as an advance guide for us, her honest reporting giving us some idea of the obstacles and trials ahead.
Duron was a guest on a broadcast of the WSPD radio show I co-host, "Eye on Your Weekend," and we discussed her progress and the attention her blog and book have garnered.
Duron said C.J. often got hand-me-down toys from his older brother but never expressed excitement about Hot Wheels or Legos or action figures.
"He found a Barbie I had, and that was the day he came alive," she said. "I thought it would be a phase but it wasn't. That was the day he started liking 'girls' stuff.'"
The arbitrary labeling of colors and toys as "girls' stuff" is problematic, but fighting societal definitions is like joining King Canute in ordering back the sea, as Duron has experienced.
"It was jarring to see our 3-year-old boy playing with girls' toys, though I hate that term," she said. "It felt off. My husband and I talked about it a lot and whether it was a phase. What we realized is that what we were worried about was what other people were going to think and say. But you can't parent like that. You can't parent based on the reactions of strangers. We are here to love him not to change him, but it took us a while to get to that point."
Duron said the blog and book give her a forum to react to and discuss the issues without subjecting C.J. to exposure.
"Online, I'm an adult," she said. "I can choose to respond or ignore things. But in public, when someone has a reaction to my son's painted fingernails or wearing a tutu or playing with a doll, it's a much different reaction I have to have, because my son is watching. He's like a little sponge. I can be dismissive or ignore it. We are working to build a confident person who understands not everyone will like his style."
C.J. has free rein at home to dress and play as he wants to, but Duron said he is starting to recognize the pressures society has in store for him. She recently wrote that he no longer takes his pink monkey lunch box to school because a brown paper bag garners less attention.
"He chooses to self-edit when we leave the house," she said. "Which makes me sad, but it's protection and I understand that. Some days he feels comfortable going out rocking whatever clothes he chooses."
Duron said there has been school bullying and community members who accuse her family of not being "good Christians" or decent parents.
"We have dealt with it and I know there is more to come," she said.
The crux of Duron's philosophy is boiled down to a single statement in her book, "Your sex is in your pants, your gender is in your head and your sexuality is in your heart."
What I believe Duron is teaching C.J., and we are teaching Sean, is that as long as you are being true to yourself and not hurting anyone, it's no one's business what's in any of those three places.
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RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — Andres Romero shot his second straight 7-under 65 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead in the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open
Romero, the Argentine player who won the PGA Tour's 2008 New Orleans event and the European Tour's 2007 Deutsche Bank tournament, had a double bogey on the par-3 eighth hole, then birdied six of the last 10 holes on the Trump International course. Returning to a center-shafted putter, he has made 16 birdies and an eagle in the first 36 holes.
"I'm just playing well. I started out very, very well," Romero said. "But really what's helped me is going back to my old putter. It's really been great for me. I had used that putter for a long time and then after a while I changed it. And then besides playing the greens well, I'm also striking the ball well. So finally all three things have come together, putting well, hitting my irons well, driving well."
North Augusta and USC Aiken product Scott Brown was second after a 63. He holed out from 170 yards for eagle on the par-4 seventh and had eight birdies and a bogey.
"I got off to just a very normal start, birdied both par 5s on the front, was hitting it good and then I holed a shot out on seven from the fairway with a 7-iron," Brown said. "(One the par-3 eighth), I made like a 50-footer for birdie and then hit it to an inch on nine."
Steve LeBrun and 2010 U.S. Amateur champion Peter Uihlein shot 65 to reach 12 under.
"In a good position is where you want to be," LeBrun said. "You want to have a chance. Still two rounds left, but it's nice to be in position to have a chance."
Brown played the Web.com Tour the last two weeks, finishing third in Panama and tying for seventh in Colombia. He tied for 30th at Pebble Beach in his only other PGA Tour start.
"I've played really good all year," Brown said. "I haven't been making a lot of putts, but I've been hitting it really good and a lot of the putts haven't been going in, I think good putts. So I knew it was coming. This week, I just putted really well."
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