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Feds to track progress of Vt. Health ConnectBy Neal P. Goswami
VERMONT PRESS BUREAU | May 16,2014MONTPELIER Federal officials will be in Vermont this summer to audit the development and operation of Vermont Health Connect as part of a larger plan to review the federal Affordable Care Act at the state and federal level.
The Office of Inspector General, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will carry out the review of Vermont Health Connect, the states online health insurance marketplace required by the ACA, according to State Auditor Doug Hoffer.
Donald White, an OIG spokesman, said he could neither confirm nor deny that Vermonts efforts will be reviewed. However, a work plan posted online states that OIGs review of exchanges will focus on ensuring that taxpayer funds are spent for their intended purposes and that marketplaces operate efficiently and effectively.
The reviews will focus on payment systems, eligibility systems, contracts and security of data and consumer information, according to the work plan.
Hoffer said his office is hoping to coordinate with the federal review and has already met with federal officials out of Boston about their plans in Vermont.
We met with them in this office to have a conversation and to make sure we werent going to step on each others toes and identify ways to work together, Hoffer said.
Nothing has been decided except the fact that Vermont is on the short list of states theyre going to look at in addition to the federal site, he said.
Vermont, along with 13 other states, opted to build its own online health insurance marketplace. Vermont Health Connect launched in October with serious deficiencies and is still not fully functional.
The scope and topics of the federal review remain unclear. Hoffer said his office wants to ensure that information-technology security, call centers and contracts are examined. Federal inspectors would be better suited to examine IT security, he said.
They have mentioned that as one of the possibilities, Hoffer said. That would certainly take a load off of us, because we dont have that in-house capacity.
He added, Its a big animal. Its a beast. We have had discussions, which are ongoing, about what our options are. We want to know what theyre going to do so we wont replicate them. Redundancy doesnt serve anybody.
Hoffer said his focus will be on examining parts of the exchange that can best help state officials improve systems as the state moves forward with Gov. Peter Shumlins proposed publicly financed health care system.
Were not going to make our decision solely based on what they do, he said. We want to look at a piece of the puzzle that will be helpful going forward, because this is not the end of what Vermont is trying to do, as you know.
Hoffer said his staff wont begin any review of the exchange until July.
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Remember my story about how much it blessed me to spend time with Richmond? Well, guess what – that opportunity is knocking FOR YOU!
As part of our Moody Scholarship program, the students have opportunities to speak at various events throughout the country. (If you've ever had the chance to hear them, then blessed are you! If you haven't – I hope you have an opportunity soon.)
Summertime is especially busy for our young speakers because they have a break from school and because summer is when many events and festivals occur.
Anyway, the challenge we face this summer is to find housing for the students. We're collecting contact information for folks who want to help by hosting one of these amazing Leadership Development Program graduates.
If you are interested in hosting a student during the summer or during an upcoming school break, or even just being a friend to them while they are studying at Moody, please e-mail me at email@example.com. I expect we will have two students to host for the entire summer and, hopefully, three students for a few weeks at the end of the summer.
We prefer that you live in Colorado Springs or Denver because we want the students to be close to our Global Ministry Center in Colorado Springs, but if we can't find help in our area, then we'll have to find help somewhere else!
As I mentioned before – everything with the Moody Scholarship program is brand new, so we have a lot of learning to do and lots of ground to break! Please consider this your formal invitation to grab a shovel and help us break some ground.


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Beginners Guide to the Wicked Edge
This page is a guide for the new user in setting up and using the Wicked Edge. It provides more detail as well as links to other pages of interest.
Make sure you have all the parts, and the Wicked Edge is correctly assembled.
A pdf page with a packing list, and setup instructions can be found here: Pro Pack II Assembly. (It also contains a part list for the Pro Pack I and II).
Additional Setup Tips
While not necessary, consider lightly sanding the bottom screw of the clamp. This screw pushes against the opposite clamp, and if it has any rough edges, can dig into the clamp. (Note: this does not cause any sharpening issues... more of a cosmetic issue).
Clamping the Knife
Most knives clamp without issue. Set the depth using either the upper or lower holes on the clamp. The angles are calibrated for a knife that extends 5/8" (15.875mm) above the clamp. Insert the depth key with the horizontal alignment guide ruler at the appropriate height. Consider taping the spine of the knife, especially when learning, so that, if the knife slips in the clamp, it won't scratch the sides.
You also need to set the knife so that the amount of metal removed as you approach the tip is consistent with the rest of the bevel. To do this, the knife is adjusted horizontally, (changing the distance from the clamp to the tip). This can be done by marking the edge with a Sharpie (see "Setting the Angle" section), and adjusting the knife so the marker is removed along the entire bevel, or center of the bevel, as you approach the tip. A description of this method can be found here: Positioning your Knife Front to Back.
Once you have the knife properly positioned, you'll want to record your settings for future reference. This is one of the key concepts of the Wicked Edge... the ability to quickly replicate your previous work, so you can quickly touch up a knife without having to grind in a new edge every time.
There is a Knife Database that other users contribute to, with the settings they've used on a particular knife. A good reference to check to see what others are doing. (And when you're done, add your results to it.)
One knife that some users have trouble with, is the "Full Flat Grind" (FFG), which is a knife that tapers from spine to tip. If you pay attention, you can clamp the blade by insuring that it stays vertical as you tighten the screws. Additionally, you can use a small piece of foam tape on the clamps, or use a thin piece of leather or moleskin wrapped around the spine where it is clamped. Additional tips can be found here: Sharpening a Fully Flat Ground Blade.
Setting the Angle
Determining the angle to sharpen at, is one of the most asked questions. When starting, there are two methods. One method, is to follow the suggestions in the User's Guide. The 2nd method, and perhaps the one recommended for new users, is to match the angle that is currently on the knife. This is done by marking the edge with a Sharpie, or other marker, making a light pass with a fine stone and adjusting the angle until the stone removes the marker from the majority of the bevel. A description of this method can be found here: How to Find your Angle. By matching the angle that is on the knife, you can concentrate on the sharpening process, and achieve a sharp knife without spending a lot of time (and maybe becoming a little frustrated).
Sharpening is pretty straightforward. Begin on one side at the heel (back) of the knife, with the stone as low as it will go. Using light pressure, move the stone down the edge, at the same time going up the rod. Stop as you reach the tip. Be careful not to rotate the stone around the tip or you can grind it off. Go slow... speed comes with experience. It doesn't take long to learn the technique and pick up the pace, it will take longer to "unlearn" a wrong technique.
After learning the above, the second technique is for setting a bevel on a very dull knife, lowering the angle, or fixing some minor damage. This technique is "scrubbing" the stone, (usually a coarse stone), up and down as you move the stone down the edge. Again, start slow, use light pressure, and pay attention... you can remove metal faster than you realize.
Things to watch for during sharpening
Some additional points to watch for during sharpening include:
- Look at what's happening on the knife. Make sure metal is being removed where you want, and not being removed where you don't.
- Don't set too low of an angle. Rare, but make sure the stones aren't contacting the clamp or screws.
- Wipe the blade between stones, and especially between strops, so that you don't cross contaminate them.
My knife isn't as sharp as I thought...
Some users, after sharpening a couple of knives, don't get the results they expect, especially after watching a few videos where other users are getting shaving or "hair whittling" edges. There are a few reasons for this.
- Break-in of the diamond stones. The diamond stones, when new, are a bit more aggressive than their actual rating. As they're used, they settle in, and perform closer to their rating.
- Not sharpening all the way to the edge, is another common mistake. There is a misconception in sharpening, that if X number of strokes are applied, the knife will be sharp. One way to tell if you've reached the edge is to create a burr. A burr is a small piece of metal that folds over when the edge is reached. You can see an example here: Creating a burr. The easiest way to know you've reached the edge, ties into marking the edge with a Sharpie marker... when you've removed the marker all the way to the edge, chances are you've reached it.
- Too much pressure. Another technique to pay attention to, is how much pressure is applied. Lighter is better, and its often lighter than you think. It doesn't take much for the diamond stones, ceramics or strops to do their work.
Here's an excellent quote from Geocyclist:
DO NOT be disappointed with your first or 5th knife. A.) It takes 5 - 10 or so knives to break in the diamond stones. The first knife will probably not blow your mind. B.) Your technique will improve. It took me to about my 7th knife to finally say I had a Wicked sharp edge, with mirror polish, even bevels, etc.. My first two knives I was worried I had wasted my money. By knife #5 I wasn't worried any more about if I had wasted my money on the WE. Your first two knives or so should be ones you don't care much about or worry about messing up. (Reference)
- Check this page, My knife isn't as sharp as I thought... for more information.
Additional tips
A Basic Instructions page for using the Wicked Edge
The Wicked Edge FAQ
The Wicked Edge Forum. Here you'll find many members, both new and experienced, ready to help with any questions you might have. Join today!


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By all accounts, this year's Comic-Con was bigger and better than ever. We had giveaways a-plenty, signings, and our always popular display of upcoming product prototypes.
Our free SPAWN masks were a huge hit, and our Prize Patrol wandered the crowds seeking out the masked and rewarding them for becoming Spawn-like.
We had a lot of traffic at our booth, including LOST producer JJ Abrams and 24 director/executive producer, Jon Cassar. Both were excited by their first look at our new action figures based on their shows.
The signings were also a big draw - in addition to the throngs who came to see the creative teams of SPAWN, The Adventures of Spawn, and SPAWN Godslayer, hundreds of fans (including Rosario Dawson of Sin City and Grindhouse) lined up for the chance to meet Todd and R.A. Salvatore of 38 Studios.
One of the many shining moments of the convention weekend appeared in the form of Todd McFarlane announcing his newest comic project with Robert Kirkman, titled, Haunt.
In case you don't remember, at last year's Con, writer Kirkman (The Walking Dead and Invincible) publicly gave Todd a challenge - do more comics.
Todd took the challenge, provided that Kirkman would be involved. They've spent the last year collaborating, and announced the results during Todd's panel at this year's Con.
"Haunt is the product of an entire year of blood sweat and tears," says Kirkman. "After I confronted Todd in public, he put me to work, and I've never been pushed so hard by an artist/collaborator before. I'm very excited that the news is public, and I can't wait to share this new property with everyone. 2008 is going to be a year to remember for comic fans everywhere - the year Todd McFarlane returned to comics!"
Capping off the announcement, Todd and Robert sat down and signed free Haunt lithographs after the panel.
More information about this new project will post on SPAWN.com as it becomes available.
Look for Haunt to hit comic book shelves in early 2008.
One of the best parts of Comic-Con is all the free stuff. If you were unable to attend the Con this year, or in case you just didn't get your hands on enough of the giveaways, we've got a contest for you.
Our intrepid staffers tirelessly combed the expo, taking anything that wasn't nailed down. We've put it all together in one enormous goodie bag, and it can be yours.
The swag bag includes a Haunt lithograph signed by both Todd McFarlane and Robert Kirkman, as well as a Spawn HBO limited-edition, hand-numbered lithograph signed by Todd! Two additional winners will each receive one of these lithos as prizes.
To enter, go here.
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Calvin Coolidge DuPont was just a "bundle of love," says Sharon Miller, his daughter. He never hesitated to share his laughter, smiles and expressions of love with everyone.
About Calvin
Age: 83Community: Charleston.Occupation: Retired missile handler at the Charleston Naval Weapons Station.Will be remembered: As someone with a great sense of humor who was always willing to share it with others.Affiliations: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and the Charleston Men's Bowling League.Survivors include: His wife, Margaret Lee DuPont; son, Calvin Dennis DuPont (Annie); two daughters, Sharon DuPont Miller (Larry) and Cynthia DuPont Judelsohn (Rob) of Charleston; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Being considerate of others was a value DuPont learned early in life and never forgot.
DuPont, who was born in May 1929 and died April 17, grew up near his church, St. Andrew's Presbyterian on Wappoo Road in West Ashley.
As a boy, he would arrive early Sunday mornings to start a fire to warm the church for those arriving for services later.
"He had always been a servant there," Miller says.
While his namesake, president Calvin Coolidge, was called "Silent Cal" for his quiet demeanor, no one would ever attribute that moniker to Calvin Coolidge DuPont.
Speak with anyone who knew DuPont, and they will tell you about the many humorous things he would say.
Favorites included: "I'm going to pray for you. You need the prayers and I need the practice." "Welcome to St. Andrew's. Get your wallet out." "God loves you and I'm trying."
DuPont, a retired missile handler who operated a crane at the Charleston Naval Weapons Station, exhibited his trademark sense of humor even when talking about the serious work he did, Miller says. When people asked him about his work, he use to feign fear and nervousness while describing it. He was so good at that, those listening to him often would become jumpy.
While he made light of his duties at the weapons station, he was excellent at his job, Miller says. "They say he could make that crane dance."
"If he'd wanted to, he could have been a comedian," Miller says.
Nick Gainey, DuPont's friend of 30 years, agrees. Whenever he walked into a room, people would start laughing.
"The things he would say would be ordinary, but he would make them extra funny with his mannerisms, and his pronunciation and his body language. I travel all over the country fishing and I'll say (to people): I got this old guy at my church, and if you meet him, you will be laughing in five minutes.
"He belonged to my Sunday school class," Gainey says. "He didn't behave much differently on Sundays than the rest of the week. He knew a thousand jokes, axioms and inspirational passages and memorized some several sentences long. I would always ask him for one of his 'DuPontisms.' "
Anyone who did not have the opportunity to meet DuPont missed an important person, Gainey said.
"He was a little rough around the edges, but he was a gentle giant. He's going to be missed."
DuPont, says the Rev. Spike Coleman, his pastor, was the king of the one-liners.
When DuPont met his granddaughter's future husband, who told him he worked for Berkeley Electric, DuPont said, "More power to you," without missing a beat.
He used the one-liners to make people laugh and to put them at ease, Coleman says.
"Once you met him, you never forgot him. He was a very tender, sensitive person, but very funny," Coleman says. "He cared for people and had a way of letting you know that. ... Sometimes through humor, but sometimes he would put his hand on your shoulder and look you in the eye and say whatever he needed to say."
Of the many sayings and passages DuPont collected throughout his life, Miller says she always will remember the one she found tucked into the front of his Bible, she says.
"Kindness is when a little boy asks for a piece of bread and you give him a piece of toast with butter. But loving kindness is when you add the jam."
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McGInnis: Other hidden political messagesWritten by Jeff McGinnis | | firstname.lastname@example.com
In these times of strife and uncertainty, we are often told it is becoming more and more important for people to hold onto and defend their core personal values. Because, after all, nothing signals a mature mind more than fear of change.
One of the most common boogeymen for those who stand in defense of "tradition" is the media. They find threats to their way of life in most every corner of pop culture. And not just the ones with overt messages, like how some movies instill a desire to be kind toward people who are different from you.
No, many corners of pop culture have messages that are far more insidious than that — messages buried so deep that not only is it possible the creators never intended them, but they are so obtuse that only the truly dedicated (and possibly insane) could ever find them.
Rush Limbaugh, for example, recently made headlines (well, okay, made a few snarky posts on Twitter) by claiming there was clearly a connection between the name of Batman villain Bane and the now-infamous Bain corporation formerly headed by Mitt Romney. Now, superficially, this might seem like a ridiculous claim for a commentator to make, even on some conspiracy-obsessed blog — let alone saying it to a national audience.
But that's just what the Vast Political Conspiracy™ wants you to think. In fact, upon closer inspection, I have discovered that this summer's slate of movies is just full — full, I tells ya — of such hidden messages. And the truth must be told!
Take the wildly popular superhero epic "The Avengers." It has a villain named Loki — a god. Now, are we really supposed to believe that in an era where atheism is rising to near epidemic levels in our youth, it was sheer coincidence that a major blockbuster cast a GOD as its lead bad guy? This is clearly designed to push young people further away from religion!
Not only that, but one of the most popular heroes of the "Avengers" group is the Hulk. A big, green out-of-control mammoth who runs wild throughout the city. It doesn't take any imagination to see the metaphor here — he clearly represents the Green Party, running roughshod throughout the election and distracting from the real issues faced by heroes like Captain America and that proud capitalist icon, Iron Man!
Then there's this "Magic Mike," a movie about male strippers. Trying to corrupt audiences with a view of Channing Tatum's taut, perfect abs is disgusting enough, but then you find there's a character named "Big D*** Richie." I mean, come on, people, do I have to draw you a diagram? This name is obviously biased against our nation's wealthy! I mean, "Richie" — clearly meant to signify the rich — and he's a "Big D***?" It's RIGHT THERE, people! And you can't tell me that the name is just a coincidence, they knew when they started production that the Occupy Wall Street movement would be engendering discontent toward America's job creators. How did they know? They JUST KNEW.
It's not just the movies aimed at adults that are afflicted by such travesties. Political agendas are inexorably woven throughout films aimed at our youth, as well. And I'm not just talking about the obvious, like how something like "Ice Age" is so clearly a slap in the face of creationism.
No, there are far more insidious messages. Like in "Brave." The lead heroine/troublemaker is named "Merida." If you squint and tilt your head a little bit, it reads eerily similar to "Miranda," the rights read by police officers to suspects. Are we really supposed to take it as sheer coincidence that such a plainly rebellious figure was named in this way? She's designed to encourage young viewers to disrespect police authority! It's so clear!
And this "Madagascar" series. Oh, sure, it seems harmless enough. Buncha cute zoo animals. Aww. How sweet. But look at that title. Just LOOK at it. "Madagascar." If you add just one letter and separate that into words, it becomes "Mad At Gas Car." This is plainly — PLAINLY — propaganda against the internal combustion engine, designed to push the next generation away from oil and toward hybrids!
Oh sure, "paranoid," you say. "Grasping at straws," you say. "Making connections that were never, ever intended so I can rile up my audience," you say. I know it's real. And I won't stop yelling about it just because little factors like "reality" or "common sense" get in my way. Now, off to see "Total Recall," which I'm sure — sure — has something to do with Ralph Nader.
Tags: Batman, brave, Channing Tatum, Ice Age, Iron Man, Jeff McGinnis, Madagascar, Magic Mike, Mitt Romney, Occupy Wall Street, Pop Goes the Culture, Rush Limbaugh, The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hulk


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Retropharyngeal abscess is a collection of pus in the tissues in the back of the throat. It is a potentially life-threatening medical condition.
Retropharyngeal abscess generally affects children under age 5, but it can occur at any age.
Infected material (pus) builds up in the space around the tissues at the back of the throat. This can occur during or immediately after a throat infection.
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and look inside the throat. The doctor or nurse may gently rub the back of the throat with a cotton swab. This is to take a sample of tissue to check it more closely and is called a throat culture.
Other tests may include:
Surgery is needed to drain the infected area. Corticosteroids are sometimes given to reduce airway swelling. High-dose antibiotics are given through a vein (intravenous) to treat the infection.
The airway will be protected so that it does not become completely blocked by the swelling.
It is important to get immediate medical help. This condition can lead to blockage of the airway. This is life-threatening. With prompt treatment, a full recovery is expected.
This list may not include all complications.
Call your health care provider if you or your child develops a high fever with severe throat pain.
Seek immediate medical help right away if you have:
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of pharyngitis or upper respiratory infections can prevent retropharyngeal abscess.
Shirley WP, Woolley AL, Wiatrak BJ. Pharyngitis and adenotonsillar disease. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA; Elsevier Mosby; 2010:Chap 196.
Duncan NO. Infections of the airway in children. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA; Elsevier Mosby; 2010:Chap 197.
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FanZoner Harry Moylan wrote a blog on Saturday, explaining the path he took to becoming an Arsenal fan. It's quite a story given that he was a young Manchester United supporter at the time.
But, along came Dennis Bergkamp and after a moment of brilliance from the Dutchman, Harry swapped the red of the North West for the red of North London.
It's amazing the impact a goal can have on you as a child. It can remind you of previous great sides, moments away from the field or like Harry, it can shape your footballing future.
It left me for a moment to consider what goal really stood out for me during my younger days.
And in the end, there was always only going to be one, from another Dutchman - Marco van Basten.
You know which one I'm on about already don't you? Yes that's right, Euro '88 v USSR and 'that' volley.
The beauty of choosing a goal from your younger years is that it doesn't have to come from 'your' team.
And I just wonder how many of today's school children will pick out Neymar's volley against Mexico at the Confederations Cup last week in 10 years' time as the goal that made them fall in love with the beautiful game.
Having asked everyone here at TEAMtalk Towers, we want to know which one stands out for you? Have a think and post your comments below. You might just surprise yourselves.


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Failure to make eye contact is a classic sign that a child may fall on the autism spectrum. But it has commonly been thought that children cannot actually be diagnosed with autism until they are at least 2 years old.
Now, a study released this month that was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, is challenging that timeline. The study, published in the journal "Nature" shows that children later diagnosed with autism demonstrate a steady decline in attention to other people's eyes from 2 to 6 months old. This finding could lead to earlier detection and, therefore, more effective treatment of autism.
In this study, doctors followed a group of children from birth to age 3. Half of the group fell into a high-risk category, because they had older siblings already diagnosed with autism. Eye-tracking equipment was used to determine where the children looked when watching video clips of their moms or other caregivers. It was found that the children later diagnosed with autism had a steady decline in eye contact, focusing half as long as those children not on the spectrum.
Researchers believe that identifying signs of autism at a younger age will give medical professionals more tools to keep the children's social development more in line with that of their peers.
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Apple debunks iPad overcharging, explains how charging works
Apple Vice President of iPad Marketing, Michael Tchao, has set the record straight on allegations that the new iPad either fails to report the proper charge level, or over-charges and risks damage if left charging for too long. Speaking with AllThingsD, Tchao explained:
That circuitry is designed so you can keep your device plugged in as long as you would like. It's a great feature that's always been in iOS.
Ina Fried goes on to explain:
Apple does, in fact, display the iPad (and iPhone and iPod Touch) as 100 percent charged just before a device reaches a completely charged state. At that point, it will continue charging to 100 percent, then discharge a bit and charge back up to 100 percent, repeating that process until the device is unplugged. Doing so allows devices to maintain an optimum charge, Apple VP Michael Tchao told AllThingsD today.
Regardless of when the charge cycle is interrupted, the iPad batter will last about 10 hours on Wi-Fi. Apple chose not to show the cyclic fluctuations on the battery indicator.
So we can add "batterygate" to "warmgate" on the list of blow-out-of-proportion non-stories consumers have had to endure since the new iPad launched on March 7. What's next, LTE boiling water? Retina displays causing sun tans? Dictation leading to scratchy throats?
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LAUREL HILL — With iPad tablet computers integrated into their curriculum, Laurel Hill School's high school students are a step ahead of their peers in most of the rest of the county. Okaloosa School District technology administrator Eric Mitchell selected the school at the north end of the county for a pilot digital learning program through which every high school student in the school received a district-owned iPad.
With the fall semester ending, teachers and kids say the tablets have become integral parts of their teaching and learning experience.
"We just love them," history teacher Ashley Miller said. "They're helpful in our presentations. Students don't have to compete for computer lab time, and they can use Keynote on their iPad to do presentations."
"Have you ever … observed only a few computers in a computer lab that students are forced to fight over? Not anymore," senior Chelsea Smith wrote in an essay for English teacher YonNeisha Williams. "Students get to have their own personal computers at their desks."
"In my class, specifically, I do a lot of projects on the iPads," Miller said. "I do Historical Scene Investigation. It's similar to CSI, but in our class they might look up, for example, who fired the first shot in the Boston Massacre. They have to go on the iPad to do the research using five or six documents.
"Other teachers are doing similar things. I know the science classes are doing all the paperwork that goes with their experiments right there on their iPad."
Students say the iPad helps them take better notes and produce their own study aids.
"With my teachers' permission, of course, I can record the entire class period and watch it whenever I need to," senior Garrett Alford wrote. "The iPad also displays and records the teacher better than I can take notes, which makes it a lot easier for me to understand."
By taking quizzes on their iPads, students provide teachers with real-time feedback so they can review problem areas that might require extra instruction, Miller said.
"I can project my quiz up on the screen," she said. "It can show how they're doing in real time so I can say, 'Oh, I had better review that.'"
"With my iPad, I know right when I submit an assignment what I made on that certain assignment," Garrett said. "The teachers don't have to work as hard and the students are even more satisfied."
The iPads' ability to store multiple textbooks has also lightened the daily load in a student's backpack. As an added benefit, Laurel Hill School Principal Susan Lowery-Sexton noted, the books update as necessary, negating the need to buy new books.
"The state has been telling us we're going to have to be testing more in computers and they want us to move toward digital books because they're cheaper," she said. "Plus, we can update texts easier electronically."
"English teachers can download books … and students can access iBooks to read their books," senior Kasey Trunk said. "This allows students to highlight and write notes in the books, but because it is not a physical book, it does not vandalize the material. This makes it easier for students to remember the things they highlight and note."
"The iPad stores textbooks. That way, a teacher will never have to listen to a student's excuses as to why he did not bring his textbook to class," senior Robert Hand said. "The assignment will always be right on the iPad. Informational handouts will also no longer be a problem; all a teacher would have to do is send a digital form of the handout to the class and they will always have the assignment."
Miller said the kids treat the tablets with more TLC than they have their textbooks.
"The kids have been real respectful of their iPads," she said. "I think they'd forget their purse before they'd leave their iPad laying around. I hear them ask each other, 'I'm going to the bathroom. Would you watch my iPad?' You see textbooks laying around sometimes but never an iPad."
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Mel Carson from Microsoft's adCenter was in a Joe Cocker Video, How cool is that?! Joe Cocker the man who made the Beatles song "With a little help from my friends" famous at Woodstock, way back when. My question is, is Microsoft a step up or down?
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Hi, all, here's the latest update! Yesterday my BP at home was really running higher (highest was 140/104) so I called my dr---they saw me today and I am going to start aldomet tonight (250MG twice a day). My BP at the drs. office this time was 160/100.
I am worried but hopeful---reading the boards here I know aldomet is an older drug and some others seem to be more effective, but I am sort of glad to be starting SOMETHING---hope it does help. The dr. said my BP was labile (I think that is the term) because it does vary a good deal from time to time. It makes me wonder if something that will lower it all the time might make it too low sometimes. The nurse said I could probably tell the times when it was high, and she is right, although I didn't believe myself, but I usually can predict before taking it at home which times it will be high. Do others have that feeling? It's sort of a dizzy feeling but not really, more just an odd feeling.
Hope all are having a good day!
Suzanne (37) and DH Tony (41) + William (9, severe PE, born at 32 weeks) and Freddy (6, fairly typical pregnancy) and Baby (due approx. 8/26/04!)


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Mother's Day cometh. My eldest son just turned 12. My millennium baby has managed to suck up 12 years of my life without me hardly noticing the time pass. Was there even a life before Motherhood?
I imagine my own parents felt the same way about me when I turned 12, or 21, then 40…..
As a 12 year old child, my interest in my parents was minimal, to put it politely. (Here is the slightly less polite version). I continued to take a nonchalant disinterest in their lives and stories throughout my childhood years and on into my teens. I saw them as historic. Ancient. Irrelevant.
This (at best) apathy, (at worst) mild contempt went on until I became a parent to the aforementioned Millennium Boy at the age of 32. At this point, I developed a sense of my own responsibility and awareness of my mortality which gave me the ability to recognise that my parents were real people, with real lives who had dutifully nurtured me for so many years.
The defining earthquake, however, arrived as an earth-shattering TEN on the Richter Scale in April 2006 when my mother went and died.
Heart-achingly ironic.
I finally wanted to know everything there was to hear about her life as a young woman, how she met my dad, her days at school, her childhood in World War II Britain, her boyfriends, the fashions, her mistakes and her triumphs. But it was simply too late.
Stupid, stupid me.
I had spent countless hours reseaching our family tree's dead 'uns, without a moment's thought about the most precious people of all – those who were standing right beside me. And now another Mother's Day approaches. This is the day when I would like to leap on her in bed and shower her with butterfly kisses, but I can't. I can't buy a card for anyone. I have no-one to whom I can send flowers. I can't call her and ramble, or take her out to lunch. Whilst I may BE a Mother, I do not HAVE a Mother. This is a realisation not to be underestimated.
So, what of it?
Well, I ain't dead yet.
My disinterested, contemptuous, apathetic children WILL have my stories preserved as a legacy for their future. I WILL capture each and every moment of their growth in a set of embarrassing photographs, whether they like it or not. I WILL spill my guts about the highs and lows of my existence in my narrative for them. I WILL leave them with the gift of memories.
I will take the made-in-haste hand-crafted Mother's Day card which they will bring home from school and I will scan them and preserve them. When the day comes that they fell their TEN on the Richter scale, they will have baskets full of memories waiting to cushion the blow. It's my duty.
So, assuming you ain't dead yet either (and not reading this from the Other Side), do yourself a favour and start saving your family stories so that they won't have to.
My thanks to Penny at The Alexander Residence, whose 'Lost Mother's Club' reminded me to resurrect this old post for Mother's Day.
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Don't you think Lawler would fight his own mother, brother, and father consecutively?The real question is, will Tyron, Robbie and Hector all be ok with fighting each other? The top ten gets crowded real quick when you make it there.
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It took three extra innings, but the Parks Field American All-stars defeated the Carolina League All-stars 9-5 Wednesday.
Parks Field, Carolina, Ladson, Pepperhill/Wescott, Moncks Corner, Hanahan and Parks Circle/Northwood are competing in the 2014 South Carolina Dixie Youth Majors (age 11-12) District 7 Championship Tournament this week at Wescott Park. The double-elimination tournament opened Tuesday and will conclude either Saturday or Sunday depending on whether or not a team can sustain an undefeated run. Games are held at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily.
Parks Field and Carolina League both won their opening-day game to set up a Summerville showdown on Wednesday. Parks Field defeated Park Circle 11-3 and Carolina League defeated Moncks Corner 8-7.
The next day it took the Summerville teams nine innings to settle which would remain in the winner's bracket.
Parks struck first as Ethan Shaw tripled in the top of the first inning and scored on a single by Jordan Loving. In the bottom half of the inning, Carolina took a 2-1 lead when DeAngelo Mazyck drove in Tybray Moses and Ahmad Tucker with a double.
Colin Grooms tied the game in the second with a single that plated Camden Rossa. Parks then added a run in the third when Loving singled to plate Michael Collins and another in the fourth when Hayden Fowler came home on a throwing error for a 4-2 Parks lead.
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Rossa doubled to drive in Loving and Jennings Fowler and then Geoffrey Schnee tripled to plate Hayden Fowler and Rossa for the 9-5 score.
Parks then secured the win by retiring three straight Carolina batters with a strikeout and two pop ups.
Jacob Church, Shaw and Loving pitched for Parks. Loving threw the final five innings and struck out six batters.
Loving and Hayden Fowler both went 3 for 4 at the plate to lead the Parks batters. Shaw and Schnee both reached base four times, including once on a triple.
Tywan Moses, Ahmad Tucker and DeLeon Nelson pitched for Carolina. Tucker threw six-plus innings and fanned six batters. Mazyck led the Carolina batters, going 3 for 4 at the plate with two RBIs and two runs scored. Justin Smith and Green were both 2 for 4 at the plate.
On Thursday after press time Parks faced Pepperhill/Wescott, the only other team without a loss in the tournament. Carolina faced Hanahan.
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The TRUE ES900 treadmill is a stylish yet rugged machine offering superior durability, performance and innovation. The sweeping pedestals of the ES900 are fabricated from steel plates, which sit on a commercial-grade steel frame for unmatched strength and stability. Aluminum straddle covers offer a more stylish and enduring alternative to plastic.
The TRUE ES900 an award winning treadmill designed to be the best, for those who demand the best. The ES900 is a Treadmill Doctor Best Buy Award winner and a Reader's Choice Best Premium Treadmill Award winner.
The TRUE ES900 is equipped with a digital contact heart rate monitoring system to assist you in maintaining your optimal heart rate to maximize your workouts. Whether you're looking to lose weight or increase cardio endurance, heart rate training is a crucial element in achieving your goals because weight loss requires you to maintain a lower heart rate than a cardio endurance regimen.
TRUE's patented Soft SystemTM offers the most biomechanically correct running surface available. Neoprene shock absorbers in the front third of the deck cushion each foot strike, while the back of the deck provides a firmer surface allowing for a stronger push off with each stride. Soft Select puts you in control of the level of softness or firmness of the deck.
Combined with our signature belt and deck interaction, the TRUE ES900 Treadmill delivers an extremely comfortable and quiet ride from start to finish, even at a 15% incline and -3% decline.
Your TRUE ES900 treadmill is designed to go the distance thanks to its heavy gauge steel frame and reliable Q-Drive Motor...both carry a lifetime warranty. Many other premium components are covered for 10 years and we provide additional peace of mind with a two year service warranty from the date of purchase.
TRUE HRC Cruise ControlTM allows you to lock in on your targeted heart rate. Once your target is entered, one touch TRUE HRC Cruise ControlTM will adjust speed and incline automatically throughout the duration of your workout to maintain your target heart rate, just like the Cruise Control in your car.
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4 Horse Power Quiet-Drive Motor, HRC Cruise Control, Orthopedic Belt, TRUE Soft Select, Polar® Compatible
Technical Specifications
Power Source
Cord Length
Drive Motor
4 HP DC Quiet Drive
Reversible Deck
Impact System
True Soft Select™ (adjustable)
Frame Construction
Robotically Welded Heavy-Gauge Steel
Speed Range
0.5 to 12.0 MPH (0.8 to 19.3 km/H)
Incline/Decline Range
-3% to 15%
Quick Access Control
Speed, Incline, Start and Stop on Quick Access Point
Handrail Design
Extended Handrails with Molded Rubber, Moisture Resistant Grips
Straddle Cover Design
Contact Heart Rate Monitoring
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Polar® Compatible
Available Consoles
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Transcend 10"
Escalate 15"
Escalate 9"
Safety Clip
Extended Handrails
Large Straddle Covers
Regulatory Approvals
Water Bottle Holder
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Accessory Tray
Reading Rack/Tablet Holder
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Running Surface
60"L x 22"W (152 cm x 56 cm)
Machine Weight
430 lbs. (195 kg)
Shipping Weight
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Maximum User Weight
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Step-Up Height
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Warranty Type
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- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Center
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Baptist Patient & Visitor Info
Welcome to Palmetto Health Baptist, the Midlands' trusted provider of healthcare since 1914. Our vision is to be remembered by each patient as providing the care and compassion we want for our families and ourselves.
Whether you are a patient or visitor to our campus, our staff and volunteers will strive to make your experience a satisfying one.
Patient & Visitor Information
Smoking Policy
Because your health matters to us, effective May 1, 2005, Palmetto Health Baptist became an entirely smoke-free campus.Though our buildings have been smoke-free for years, we're expanding our commitment to good health by including the areas surrounding those buildings. In the interest of promoting good health and healthy lifestyles, Palmetto Health Baptist joins numerous other smoke-free hospitals around the country in modeling healthy behaviors for our community.
Automated Teller Machines
Automated teller machines are located in the cafeteria lobby. Take elevator A to the basement.
Admitting Services
Admitting is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is located in the third floor tower, across from the Sumter Street parking garage. As you enter the building from the crosswalk, turn left. The office will be located on the left. They can be reached by calling 296-5251. Patients arriving after 9 p.m. should register in the Emergency Room.
- The Palms Café is located on the basement level of the hospital and can be reached by using elevator A.
- Lobby Café is located on third floor directly across from elevator A. The Lobby Café menu features Starbucks Coffee, espresso drinks and a variety of pastries. The Lobby Café is open from 6:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.
- Crosswalk Café and Grill is located on the third floor of the professional office building at 1333 Taylor St. The Crosswalk Café can be reached by taking the crosswalk from the hospital.
Mail & Deliveries
The hospital's Auxiliary of Volunteers delivers flowers and gifts sent to patients Monday through Friday from 1–3:30 p.m. Flowers for patients in Intensive Care or Intensive Coronary Care units are returned to the florist for re-delivery when the patient is in a regular room. Flowers for discharged patients are returned to the florist.
Mail is delivered to patients each morning. Special delivery mail is delivered upon receipt. Any mail received after discharge will be returned to the sender. Stamps may be purchased in the Gift Shop located on the first floor at the Taylor Street entrance. Mail drops are located beside elevators A and B on each floor.
Mail may be sent to:
(Patient Name)
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Safety & Security
The Safety and Security Services department offers 24-hour coverage and patrols the medical center facilities, grounds and parking areas.The department may be reached by calling (803) 296-5057.
Palmetto Health Baptist cannot accept responsibility for misplaced personal items such as glasses and hearing aids or valuables such as jewelry or cameras. We encourage patients to leave valuables at home for safe keeping. However, a safe is available.
Free visitor parking is available in the parking garage located at 1501 Sumter St. Palmetto Baptist offers security escorts 24-hours a day for patients and visitors. Nurses can arrange escorts to vehicles.
Special Needs
- Foreign language interpreter
- Sign language interpreter
- Closed captioning
- Telephone device for the hearing impaired
Vending Machines
Vending machines are located in the cafeteria lobby on the basement level of the hospital and may be accessed by taking elevator A to the basement. Vending machines also are located in the outpatient surgery lobby on the second floor.
Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome at Palmetto Health Baptist from 8:30 a.m.– 8:30 p.m.Special visiting hours are observed on the Intensive Care Unit, the Intensive Coronary Care Unit, Psychiatry Units, and Neonatal Intensive Care. Please call (803) 296-5440 to inquire about visiting times for these nursing units.


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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The da Vinci® Surgical System recently introduced at Trident Medical Center gives patients a powerful new weapon in the fight against prostate cancer.
Significant advantages made possible by use of the da Vinci robotic system are making this technology an increasingly popular option for treatment of prostate cancer through removal of the prostate gland and some surrounding tissue. In the past, patients undergoing traditional prostatectomy risked nerve damage and possible effects such as erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence, in addition to pain, blood loss during surgery and possibly extended recovery time.
Robotic-assisted surgery takes place through smaller incisions and uses magnifying scopes to obtain enhanced views, allowing surgeons to operate in a more delicate and precise manner. Patients bleed less and recover faster.
Many Advantages
"The robot does not conduct the surgery itself—it does nothing on its own," says Scott Wingo, MD, urologist at Trident Health System. "Surgeons control all of the instrument movements. The da Vinci system allows the surgeon to see the anatomy, including blood vessels and nerves, very clearly and therefore operate more accurately than was possible before."
Theodore Brisson, MD, urologist at Trident Health System, agrees that the ?da Vinci's 3-D video view of the surgical area translates into more precise removal of the prostate gland, leading to a less painful operation and a quicker recovery time for the patient.
"The biggest advantages of this type of surgery are reduced blood loss compared to what we've seen with regular laparoscopic procedures and faster recovery times," ?says Dr. Brisson. "Patients can return to their daily routines in one or two weeks. ?As a result, robotic-assisted surgery is becoming the most preferred option ?for prostatectomy."
"With the da Vinci system, the usual hospital stay for a patient is one or two days compared to twice that time with traditional surgery," Dr. Wingo says. "The system takes time to learn to operate, but the benefits for patients are great."
Along with the investment in the technology itself, Trident Medical Center has invested considerable time in training surgeons to make best use of the equipment.
"The da Vinci procedure takes prostatectomy to a whole new level," says Christy Campbell, RN, robotics coordinator for Trident Medical Center. "We wanted our local patients to be able to benefit from this advanced technology."
OK, Go! Visit davinci-trident.com for more information about da Vinci robotic surgery.
"The biggest advantages of this type of surgery are reduced blood loss compared to what we've seen with regular laparoscopic procedures and faster recovery times. Patients can return to their daily routines in one or two weeks."
—Theodore Brisson, MD, urologist at Trident Health System
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Georgetown County firefighters, and the South Carolina Forestry Commission are on the scene of a brush fire. It is in the area of White Hall Road and CCC Road off of Highway 17 south of Maryville. It is "growing rapidly," according to reports from the scene. It is causing a traffic problem because of the fire trucks - and because of smoke in the area. At least two power polls have caught fire.
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- Welcome to the 2014/15 season
- Season Calendar
- New Productions 2014/2015
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- Revivals 2014/2015
- Revivals 2015/2016
- Recitals 2014/2015
- Recitals 2015/2016
- Concerts 2014/2015
- Concerts 2015/2016
- NOW! Opera for you / Events for children and young people 2014/2015
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- Special Events 2014/2015
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Sebastian Zierer
Conductor (Kapellmeister) & Coach
During the 2014/15 season Sebastian Zierer has conducted performances of La Bohème and the world premiere of Lior Navok's An unserem Fluss/By Our River. In 2015/16 he will conduct some performances of the new production of Carmen. Operas he has conducted in Frankfurt during recent seasons have included Don Giovanni, Die Zauberflöte, Così fan tutte, Stravinsky's A Soldier's Tale, Adriana Lecouvreur, Chabrier's L'Étoile, Die Hochzeit des Figaro/Le nozze di Figaro, Die Fledermaus and, in 2010/11, the first performances in Germany of Aulis Sallinen's Barabbas Dialogue . After graduating in 2008 he joined Oper Frankfurt as a soloists' coach, and become one of our Kapellmeisters in 2013/14. Whilst studying in Freiburg and Frankfurt Sebastian Zierer assisted at Cologne Opera and led the Freiburg student orchestra. He has also worked with the Südwestfalen Philharmonic, Stuttgart, Pforzheim and Mannheim chamber orchestras and the Danzig Chamber Orchestra in Poland.
Saison 2014/2015
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while i was over at CTD reviewing this poor quality ammunition. i noticed a couple others in their reviews had noticed how hot the barrel would get after firing just a few rounds.
i just fired two rounds through the m4 and the barrel was so hot it would singe your skin! the only thing i can think of is some powder that didn't burn while the bullet was being fired is burning slowly in the barrel and heating it up?-
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August 4, 2015
President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate are unveiling legislation to avoid a looming set of sharp, across-the-board spending cuts set to strike the Pentagon and domestic agencies in just two weeks.
The measure would impose a minimum tax rate on million-dollar incomes and replace the automatic cuts, known as a sequester in Washington-speak, with cuts to much-criticized farm subsidies and more gradual reductions to the Pentagon budget.
The legislation set to be revealed Thursday is sure to die at the hands of Republicans opposed to new tax hikes when a vote is called the week of Feb. 25.
The automatic cuts would drain $85 billion from the government's budget over the coming seven months, imposing an 8 percent cut to the Pentagon and 5 percent from domestic agencies.
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Pregnancy Comfort Essentials: Feel Your Best
Almost as quickly as I began to celebrate the conception of my second child, I also began to suffer from the same nausea that plagued me for seven months during my first pregnancy. I was surprised and disappointed. Hadn't I heard that every pregnancy was different? And yet, just three months into this pregnancy, I was feeling as tired, bloated, and nauseous as I did while carrying my daughter Sofía.
With six long months to go, I knew I needed to stock up on anything and everything that would ease me through the challenges of pregnancy. With information from new mothers to great-grandmothers, I've compiled a list of pregnancy comfort essentials that should help ease any mom-to-be's occasional pregnancy woes.
Beatriz Gonzalez, a mother of three, admits that during much of her first pregnancy, vanity kept her from wearing maternity clothing. "I went into denial at the beginning," she says. "I didn't want to go shopping for maternity clothes, but regular pieces just wouldn't fit." Once she began to feel her baby move, Beatriz found it easier to accept the changes that were affecting her body and began to look for maternity clothes that accommodated her growing belly, without overwhelming her petite frame.
Many women find that, despite clothing manufacturers' claims, maternity wear should not be purchased in the mom-to-be's pre-pregnancy size. Consider purchasing items one size larger than your normal clothing size to avoid uncomfortably tight pieces later in your pregnancy. Mom Susan Bassett advises buying a few maternity tops that "show off the great boobs that most women have" while pregnant, as well as a few smaller items "to look forward to wearing post-pregnancy," as a reminder that you won't always be wearing small tents and muumuus.
Despite the popularity of flip-flops, they're not really appropriate footwear for the majority of working women. I never invited more unwanted comments from strangers than when I wore comfortable, open shoes during my pregnancy! Besieged by warnings of permanently wider feet, I found myself searching for shoes that would ease the strain on my feet, while still providing support and looking fashionable. "Flats and small wedges, always in leather, expanded with my feet and my wardrobe," says Susan. "I wore two pairs of shoes throughout my entire second pregnancy!" As a bonus, flats can ease the back strain and pain that are often associated with pregnancy.


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Don't leave it to your ski mechanic; exercise your Multi-Stance freedom.
As ski design has changed, with all sorts of camber profiles and a wider choice of widths and sidecut radii, it's not as simple when mounting your bindings. Introducing Marker's new Griffon Schizo 12 Ski Binding, with 60 millimeters of Multi-Stance adjustment to accommodate any ski style. Forward and balanced in the park and pipe, back in deep pow, and on the line on your typical shred session—whatever you ski, you'll have precision power underfoot. The same set-up as the Griffon, this freeski binding has a 4 to 13 DIN range, Triple Pivot Elite toe, and Inter-Pivot heel for a secure lockdown.
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Rosemont, Ill. ---The Chicago Wolves built a 3-0 third-period lead and held off a Rockford charge to claim a 5-3 American Hockey League victory Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena.
Wolves forward Nathan Longpre produced the second two-goal game of his professional career, including what proved to be the game-winner at 9:46 of the third period in the Illinois Lottery Cup contest.
Center Andrew Ebbett and left wings Brett Sterling and Bill Sweatt added goals for the Wolves, who earned the fifth 2-0 start in the franchise's 19-year history. In three of the four previous seasons with a 2-0 start, Chicago went on to claim the league championship (1998, 2002, 2008).
"At one time it looked like we were on our way to a 3-0 win," said Wolves head coach Scott Arniel. "We took some penalties, which made things interesting, but I like the way we responded and finished the game."
Wolves goaltender Eddie Lack (2-0-0), who posted a shutout in Saturday night's season opener, extended his shutout streak to 110 minutes and 36 seconds before Rockford (0-1-0-1) posted a power-play goal at 5:36 of the third period.
After Ebbett opened the scoring in the first period, Longpre extended the Wolves lead to 2-0 with a shorthanded goal at 7:45 of the second period. Longpre stripped the puck from Jeremy Morin in Rockford's defensive end and went top shelf over Rockford goaltender Carter Hutton (0-1-1).
Sterling pushed the margin to 3-0 at 2:44 of the third. He wristed the puck from along the boards near the end line and ricocheted it off Rockford defenseman Dylan Olsen's skate past Hutton (14 saves).
Rockford's Jeremy Morin scored twice in the third period and Marcus Kruger added a power-play goal, but the IceHogs never pulled into a tie. Sweatt added an insurance goal at 17:16 of the third.
The Wolves wrap up their season-opening homestand on Wednesday with a 7 p.m. Illinois Lottery Cup contest against Peoria at Allstate Arena. For tickets, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES or visit ChicagoWolves.com.
Rockford 0 0 3 -- 3
Chicago 1 1 3 -- 5
First Period---1, Chicago, Ebbett 1 (Sterling, Connauton), 7:46. Penalties---Morin, Rockford (roughing), 2:02; St Pierre, Rockford (holding the stick), 9:38; Desbiens, Chicago (roughing), 19:54; Shaw, Rockford (tripping), 19:54.
Second Period---2, Chicago, Longpre 1 (unassisted), 7;45 sh. Penalties---Connauton, Chicago (tripping), 2:05; Morin, Rockford (diving), 2:48; Connauton, Chicago (roughing), 6:57; Pinizzotto, Chicago (hooking), 8:51; Bollig, Rockford (interference), 13:14; Pirri, Rockford (elbowing), 17:18; Hayes, Rockford (roughing), 19:19; Kassian, Chicago (roughing), 19:19.
Third Period---3, Chicago, Sterling 1 (unassisted), 2:44; 4, Rockford, Morin 1 (St. Pierre, Kruger), 5:36 pp; 5, Rockford, Kruger 1 (St. Pierre, Leddy), 7:28 pp; 6, Longpre 2 (Pinizzotto, Connauton), 9:46; 7, Morin 2 (Leddy), 10:15; 7, Chicago, Sweatt 1 (Kassian), 17:16. Penalties---Andersson, Chicago (interference), 3:49; Sterling, Chicago (slashing), 6:08; Olsen, Rockford (tripping), 7:41; Bench, Chicago, (too many men), 11:18; Connauton, Chicago (delay of game), 19:39.
Shots on goal---Rockford: 6-7-15—28; Chicago: 8-4-7—19. Power plays---Rockford 2-7; Chicago 0-6. Goalies—Rockford, Hutton (14-19), Chicago, Lack (25-28). A---5,113. Referees---Graham Skilliter and Shaun Davis. Linesmen---Peter Cichy and Alex Stagnone.


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Shirred Zip Front Bodysuit
Style # 213729
Ruched detailing at front metal zipper and luxurious silk fabric make this bebe bodysuit an incredibly sexy way to turn up the heat on bottoms. Try it with a snug pencil skirt and your highest pair of heels for a night out on the town.
- 96% silk, 4% spandex
- Center back to hem: 19" (48 cm)
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Rated 5 out of 5Āby fahsiongirl23 Lovely Spring/Summer Top I bought this top in the Hot Coral. It?s a lovely semi-bright happy orange color. The shade is just beautiful. And the gold zipper adds a nice touch to the top. I bought this top in a small, and it runs true to size. I?m 5?6, 125 pounds and I have found that the neckline runs a bit low. I don?t usually like low necklines, but I?ll have to make an exception this time because the style is so pretty on this top. I plan to wear this top with a statement necklace. I ordered the top on-line, and thankfully it didn?t arrive in a wrinkled mess. It actually arrived in really good condition. It looks like Bebe has improved on their folding methods because in the past a lot of their clothes would arrive in a wrinkled mess and I had to return them. March 7, 2013
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