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Headphone recommendations
Not for me though, I'm in love with my Radius Atomic Bass earbuds.
Actually I need recommendations for my 5 year. He is hard of hearing like I've been since childhood, and when he listens to music in the car, he has to keep adjusting his hearing aids, which bugs the crap out of him. So my exwife suggested we find him an MP3 player for his own music. I happen to have an extra iPod sitting here that I don't really use, a 1gb 2nd gen Shuffle (I've got a 20gb 3rd gen iPod...the shuffle is only good for shop use for me lol) that I figured I would load up and give him.
I just don't know what headphones would be good for him. No earbuds, I know that much. And I'd rather avoid cheapo dollar store products...and WalMarx...er...Wal-Mart...if possible. Any recommendations that are decent for a kid?
I have some Koss noise cancelling headphones, I think they were around the $20. I've seen some low cost Sony (over-ear) headphones at Best Buy as well. The Koss phones work well for me, they produce a decent amount of bass, sound quality is very good. I would recommend them, but if you can pick up some Sony headphones those would be better. Hopefully you can find some that aren't too costly.
I would not recommend noise cancelling/blocking earphones for a 5 yr old unless you're prepared to treat him/her as deaf when wearing them. You just never know when an emergency will arise that you need the child to hear you immediately without being in range of touch or you're not within their range of vision.
If you don't want earbuds, I'd suggest over the ear headphones. It could be very tough finding a pair of these that will fit on a 5 yr old's head.
For my daughters Nintendo DS we got some over the ear Sony headphones like these:
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Perfect for her small ears and comfortable too.
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Before the movement came to power there was a period of extraordinary dissolution, political chaos, economic dislocation, corruption, and brutal criminality. Unemployment was staggeringly high. Shortages of basic staples were a commonplace. Rival factions vied for power not stopping short of bloodshed. Who was to blame? Was it neighboring foreign powers and their "peace" settlement? Was it the Jews?
Then, suddenly, it came to an end. One faction was victorious. Distinctive uniforms were visible on the streets and distinctive flags became ubiquitous. Order was imposed. It was not a lawful order, but for many it was preferable to the previous derangement. What is more, the party bringing order had a clear plan for reconstruction, and even redemption. Of course, many people were uneasy, but even the uneasy welcomed it; the disorder and violence were in the past and there was hope of remarkable progress toward a better future.
No, this is not Gaza but the end of the Weimar Republic with Hitler's ascension to chancellor in 1933. And the streets were not adorned with the green flags of Hamas but the red and black of the Nazis.
Many Western observers were reluctant to criticize then, as they are now. Some were fawning then, as some are now.
A remarkable specimen of the latter is Steven Erlanger's portrait of the Hamas terrorist Khaled Abu Hilal in Sunday's New York Times Magazine, singled out by Scott Johnson of powerline as "passing strange."
Erlanger holds out hope that "the military victory of Hamas may also bring a welcome measure of quiet and security to the 1.5 million people of Gaza, nearly 70 percent of them refugees, who have been living a nightmare of criminal gangs, street-corner vendettas, clan warfare, absent police, corrupt officials, religious incitement and unremitting poverty."
What can be said about liberals who embrace order, no matter what the price, and no matter the genocidal ambitions of those imposing it?
Passing strange is right. But perhaps they are not liberals at all, or perhaps liberalism, once the creed of tolerance, has itself become something else, something self-destructive: tolerant of everything, including the most lethal forms of intolerance.
But even that seems an inadequate explanation for Erlanger's impulse—and he is not alone in harboring it—to hail the triumph of a violent and fanatical Islamic terrorist movement that has murdered hundreds of Israelis—men, women, and children alike—and readily tosses fellow Palestinians from buildings after shooting them in the knees.

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Students are encouraged to make use of The Courtauld Gallery and of The Courtauld's other unique facilities. During July, all students have access to the book library. The book library staff have kindly offered to give two brief induction sessions to our students on Mondays, and to open from the earlier time of 9.30 am during Summer School in July, so that Summer School students have a chance to consult the library before the start of classes at 10.00am, and after classes until 17.30pm. Summer School students are further welcome to use the library for reference from the end of the summer term on 2 July to the end of July and in September before the beginning of the new academic year, during which the library will open at 10.30 am. Please note that the library is closed in August for stock-taking.
While on a course students have full access to The Courtauld Gallery during opening hours. Monday afternoons are particularly designed to give students the opportunity to get to know our Gallery in depth: Courtauld postgraduate students will offer a choice of 45-minute gallery talks on selected aspects of the collections, after which Summer School participants are invited to explore the Gallery further until it closes at 6pm.
At the end of each week of courses there is a plenary lecture given by an eminent guest speaker in The Kenneth Clark Lecture Theatre at The Courtauld. Following the lecture there is a farewell party, which takes place either in the Institute or, on one occasion during July, in The Courtauld Gallery. Summer School students are invited to attend all the plenary lectures and parties and may also bring a guest to both events at no extra charge.
Morning and afternoon tea and coffee will be provided free of charge by our caterers, Leafi, if you are in the Institute. The Leafi team was appointed to The Courtauld Institute of Art in 2010 and prides itself on its 'honest home cooking', making use of local and seasonal, quality ingredients. We are pleased that lunches at discounted student rates will be available for Summer School students throughout the week.


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In this edition …
Lifestyle Balance classes to prevent diabetes offered in Juneau, Sitka
New POW optometrist in Sitka for training
SEARHC to conduct special BRFSS telephone survey
SEARHC provides interim surgery coverage in Sitka
SEARHC to provide health screenings to 400-plus Mt. Edgecumbe High School students
Kristen Homer joins Mt. Edgecumbe High School Student Health Center staff
Receptions for Frank Sutton
Fall mobile mammogram schedule ready to start
Lifestyle Balance classes to prevent diabetes offered in Juneau, Sitka:
The Lifestyle Balance Program will offer two free series of 16 diabetes prevention classes in Juneau starting on Tuesday, Sept. 6, and Sitka starting on Wednesday, Sept. 7 (both start dates subject to change). This program is open to adults of Alaska Native or Native American heritage who have been diagnosed with prediabetes or have had a higher-than-normal fasting glucose level. People with prediabetes are at higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, and these classes have been proven to greatly reduce the risk for diabetes. During the classes, students learn simple lifestyle changes that can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. Students also receive quarterly follow-up checks and support as they continue to make healthy choices after the classes end. Of the 162 people who have completed the course during the past five years, only five clients progressed to Type 2 diabetes. For more information about the classes, contact Kathryn Dennis (364-4453) or Susan Phillips (364-4474) in Juneau, or Heleena vanVeen (966-8914) or Walleen Whitson (966-8916) in Sitka.
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New POW optometrist in Sitka for training:
Richard McMaster, OD, our new optometrist for Prince of Wales Island, spent this past week in Sitka training with Pamela Steffes, OD. Dr. McMaster currently owns All Family Vision Care in Lewiston, Mont., but is selling his practice so he can move to Prince of Wales Island. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Ore., and he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology from the University of Montana. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Montana Optometric Association. Dr. McMaster's professional interests include primary eye care, contact lenses, ocular disease and co-management of refractive surgery and cataract surgery. He also enjoys fishing, hiking, hunting, woodworking and photography. This fall, Dr. McMaster will start making regular trips to Prince of Wales Island (about once a month) until he can sell his practice, then he will permanently move to the island to live.
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SEARHC to conduct special BRFSS telephone survey:
SEARHC Health Promotion has contracted with a company that will conduct a special Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) telephone survey of more than 600 Southeast Alaska residents during September and October. This special survey involves a 15-minute telephone call where people are asked basic health questions, such as what is your level of health, what do you do to stay healthy, what do you do when you get sick and how easy is it for you to get health care. This is similar to a statewide BRFSS conducted by the State of Alaska, but it will give us better data about Southeast Alaska so SEARHC can do a better job of planning its health promotion and disease prevention programs. If you or your neighbors receive these calls, we ask that you take the 15 minutes to complete the survey. The individual calls are confidential, and only the overall data will be used for planning. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Edy Rodewald at 364-4452 or Andrea Thomas at 966-8883.
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SEARHC provides interim surgery coverage in Sitka:
The Sitka Community Hospital (SCH) general surgery department notified us Aug. 10 that it will be closed part of August, so SEARHC S'áxt' Hít Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital is providing 24/7 general surgery services for all of Sitka as well as our normal services within the Southeast region. The temporary coverage takes place from Aug. 13-28, during which SCH will route emergency and urgent surgeries to SEARHC. S'áxt' Hít Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital currently provides general surgery services in Southeast Alaska, and we have two surgeons on staff — Dr. Bob Crochelt and Dr. William Beutel. Dr. Donna Smith, our obstetrics and gynecology specialist, also performs surgical procedures. We encouraged SCH to release a statement about the temporary status change.
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SEARHC to provide health screenings to 400-plus Mt. Edgecumbe High School students:
Several SEARHC staff members in Sitka will help screen about 410 students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School on Monday afternoon to Wednesday morning, Aug. 22-24. The students will be screened for dental, vision, depression and hearing, plus they will be tested for TB. Public health nurses from the State of Alaska will assist SEARHC staff on the screenings. The students will be screened in shifts, with waves of about 27 students going through each station in 40 minutes. This is an annual event, which helps our Mt. Edgecumbe High School Student Health Center staff know which students need additional care during the school year.
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Kristen Homer joins Mt. Edgecumbe High School Student Health Center staff:
Family nurse practitioner Kristen Homer, RN, MSN, FNP-BC has joined the medical staff at the SEARHC Mt. Edgecumbe High School Student Health Center. Kristen comes to SEARHC from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Sitka Medical Clinic, where she worked the previous 6 1/2 years. Before that she was a public health nurse with the state's Sitka Public Health Center and a community health aide/practitioner supervisor/field clinician for SEARHC. She first came to Sitka as a health-planning intern with the SEARHC in 1990. Kristen holds a Master of Science in Nursing degree and certificate in nursing from the Yale University School of Nursing. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and anthropology from Middlebury College. She is accredited as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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Receptions for Frank Sutton:
We have set the dates for two community celebrations of former COO Frank Sutton's lengthy career with SEARHC. The first celebration will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, at the TlingÌt and Haida Community Center (3235 Hospital Dr.) in Juneau to coincide with the Board's budget meeting. Plans include food, Native dancing, an open mike and a presentation for Frank. The second celebration will be on Thursday, Sept. 22, in Sitka. Frank retired on Aug. 5 after 40 years with SEARHC, and we are excited to honor that service. For information, please contact Olga Fitka at 463-4053 or Libby Watanabe at 463-6680.
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Fall mobile mammogram schedule ready to start:
The Fall 2011 schedule for the mobile mammogram van program has been announced, and it will start with a visit Aug. 22-26 to Hoonah. Other trips on the fall schedule include Aug. 29-Sept. 12 in Haines, Sept. 13-14 in Skagway, Sept. 20-30 and Oct. 5-11 in Klawock, Oct. 3-4 in Craig and Oct. 13-21 in Metlakatla. The mobile mammogram van program is operated as a partnership between Bartlett Regional Hospital and the SEARHC WISEWOMAN Women's Health Program. Women are encouraged to contact their local clinics before the scheduled visit because they will need to have had a clinical breast exam before they can get their mammograms. The SEARHC WISEWOMAN Women's Health Program provides free clinical breast exams, mammograms, Pap tests and cardiovascular screenings for all women ages 40 and older who meet income and insurance guidelines. For more information, contact your local clinic, call the SEARHC WISEWOMAN Women's Health Program in Sitka at 966-8782 (or 1-888-388-8782, toll-free in Alaska), or send e-mail to
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Five more Connecticut authors have signed on the The Author's Next Door Author's Fair, to Be held at Bristol Public Library on April 15th 7:00 PM–9:00 PM. The newest writers to sign on are Steven Bachleda, Roberta Dolan Cindy Eastman, Glenn Bryant Havumaki and Kourtney Heinz! Welcome! They will be joining thirteen other local authors for book talks, readings, refreshments, meeting, greeting, book signings and even some live music! Come join us for an entertaining evening!
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On Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, will host "Authors Next Door," A local author fair in honor of National Library Week. The program will include meeting and supporting local independent authors, door prizes, book tables, book signings, and short reading and talks from our authors throughout the evening. Stop in anytime between 7 and 9 PM. Featured authors include: Janet Barrett, Patti Brooks, Steven Bachleda, Frank DeFrancesco, Roberta Dolan, Michael Dooling, Joe Hurley, Dawn Leger, Salvatore LoGiudice, Latoya McPherson, Chuck Miceli, Janina Nawarskas, Jerry Rasmussen, Chuck Radda & Javier Robayo. There is no charge for this event. Information: (860) 584-7787 x 2023. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Bristol Public Library.
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Dan Sacks '08 Wins NSF Graduate Fellowship
Dan Sacks '08's dream of graduate school is becoming a reality. In the fall, he'll attend the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, with help from his recently awarded 2009 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Fellowship. Awarded annually, the Fellowships support outstanding students in science, technology, engineering and math disciplines.
An economics and history major at Haverford, Sacks plans to earn a Ph.D. in applied economics and will pursue a project focused on disability insurance in the United States. "Since the 80s, enrollment in disability insurance has been growing, and now it pays out about $100 billion a year," says Sacks, who currently works as a research assistant for MIT health insurance economist Amy Finkelstein. "I'm interested in more effective disability insurance programs overall—ones that identify people who are legitimately disabled as well as those who are not."
Sacks' Haverford adviser, Professor of Economics Anne Preston, encouraged Sacks to apply for the NSF fellowship. "Of the undergraduate economics students that I have encountered throughout my career, Dan stands out in terms of his passion for the [subject]," says Preston. "He was constantly reading in the field and was a great research assistant since he was always bringing me new material related to our projects." Sacks collaborated with Preston on several projects, including a study of why nonprofit employees are paid less than their for-profit peers and an experiment to test a hypothesis about altruism.
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El Gordo, on Ted R. Bromund:
Germans are in the process of redefining themselves as "victims of war." Claiming that all war is always horrible for everyone involved, they remove all questions of who and why. Pacifist Germans have conveniently drawn the wrong conclusion from WW2 – that freedom and democracy must not be defended militarily.
You hear this all the time in Germany: that Germans know the price of war and have learned their lesson – unlike those naive, stupid Americans. In this self-serving myth, having started a war that killed 50 million ended up cleansing and purifying them, enabling them to reach a higher moral plane. Thus the perpetrators gain the moral high ground over the victors. Or so they think. (The irony is that most Germans have no memory of any war, while millions of Americans were affected by the effort to win the cold war and subsequent conflicts)
Dresden is of course a big part of that argument.
Making apologies for Dresden is inappropriate for several reasons. It is an insult to those who fought the war and had to make tough decisions. This was a war for the very survival of civilization. Contrary to the German view, the war wasn´t over when Dresden was bombed. Americans had suffered great casualties in the battle of the bulge just a few weeks earlier. Allied soldiers were dying in large numbers every day all over the world. Democratic leaders had a duty to win the war as soon as possible and not to sacrifice their own men by being concerned about the enemy. Only the leaders of Germany, Japan and Soviet Union could afford to sacrifice hundreds of thousands of their own, which they did to buy a little more time for themselves.
It´s cheap for a politician to make apologies for things earlier generations did. It´s cheap for an ignorant liberal dunderhead to call their effort terrorism. It is also meaningless. So far Obama never let slip a chance to aggrandize himself at America´s expense. We will see.


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Frogs Close Out Road Trip With 5-2 Win Over No. 60 Oklahoma
March 30, 2005
Norman, Okla. - The No. 20 TCU women's tennis team closed out the road portion of its schedule with a 5-2 win over No. 60 Oklahoma (9-8) this afternoon at the Headington Family Tennis Center in Norman. The Frogs (14-2) edged the Sooners to claim the doubles point and then proceeded to win four-of-the-six singles matches. With the victory, TCU now holds a 12-11 advantage in the all-time series against Oklahoma.
"We really came through today in doubles after falling behind early," said Head Coach Dave Borelli. "We've won the doubles point in 15 of our matches and if we were going to lose the point it should have been today. Oklahoma had some rowdy fans that gave their team some energy. They had a couple of match points to gain the momentum, but we fought it off and came through to win the point and the match."
The Sooners got off to a quick start in the match when Bethany Griffin and Christi Baxley shutout Helena Besovic and Andrea Morgado, 8-0, at the No. 2 doubles. No. 35 Ana Cetnik and Story Tweedie-Yates then evened things up with their 8-6 win over Irina Lykina and Jessica Braver at the one line. The pair fell behind 6-4 before coming back to improve to 13-1 this season.
Seniors Karla Mancinas and Paige Brown won the deciding match at the three position in the tiebreaker. After battling back and forth throughout the match, the Frogs duo picked up the win when they topped Heather Saluri and Christy Greenly, 7-2, in the breaker.
After struggling in the doubles, TCU came to play in singles as they won all four of its matches in straight sets. No. 25 Tweedie-Yates cruised to her ninth-straight win as she beat Saluri, 6-1, 6-1, at the one. Her doubles partner, Cetnik, was the next to finish as she evened her overall record to 7-7 this season when she topped Braver, 6-2, 6-1, at the four spot. Freshman Kewa Nichols clinched the match at the three line with a 6-1, 6-4, victory over Griffin. It was Nichols 17th victory this season.
The Frogs final point of the afternoon came at the six position when Morgado topped Greenly, 6-4, 6-4. With the victory, the freshman joined Tweedie-Yates and Besovic in the 20 win club this season.
The Sooners picked up their to points at two and five. Irina Lykina upset No. 56 Besovic at the two, 6-4, 5-7, 10-7, while Baxley handed junior Gloriann Lopez her third straight defeat at five by the count of 6-3, 6-3.
TCU returns to Fort Worth on Saturday for a 12 p.m. match with Houston. It is the Frogs first match with a Conference USA foe this season.
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Stop the press! IBM Research announced this morning that it has discovered a whole new class of… plastics. This might not sound quite as sexy as, say, MIT discovering a whole new state of matter — but wait until you hear what these new plastics can do. This new class of plastics — or more accurately, polymers — are stronger than bone, have the ability to self-heal, are light-weight, and are 100% recyclable. The number of potential uses, spanning industries as disparate as aerospace and semiconductors, is dizzying. A new class of polymers hasn't been discovered in over 20 years — and, in a rather novel twist, they weren't discovered by chemists: they were discovered by IBM's supercomputers.
'Terminator' polymer can spontaneously self-heal in just two hours September 17, 2013 at 8:55 am
Compared to human skin, this polymer moves very quickly — and medical applications are just one possible area of interest for this amazing new material.
Researchers create self-powered artificial retina from optoelectronic polymer March 18, 2013 at 12:48 pm
Interfacing neurons to electronics has already given us tremendous technologies including brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and deep brain stimulation (DBS). The bridges to optical interfaces for the brain have already begun to be built — first with optogenetics, and more recently, directly through optically active materials. Researchers have now demonstrated that a biocompatible polymer can activate neurons directly using light, and can also be used to build an artificial retina.
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As sophisticated phones, tablets, and handheld gaming devices become more prominent, a lot of the focus from the general consumer populace is directed toward those devices' displays. However, those of you who have to scrunch up your legs under your desk, or meticulously maneuver your monitor in order to include speakers into your battlestation would probably like to hear that Fujifilm has its sight set on the speaker rather than the display, and has developed on that is flexible.
Cheap, polymer-coated cotton automagically captures water from desert air January 21, 2013 at 12:03 pm
Just like how people end up living in the bitter, frostbitten cold, other people end up living in hot, arid regions. In the cold you need heat — something easily remedied with proper clothing and heating equipment — but in the heat, you need water, which is something you can't quite create out of man-made components. However, researchers have created a new special coating that, when applied to cotton, can suck water right out of the air.
MIT bio-inspired microactuator harvests energy from water vapor January 17, 2013 at 2:07 pm
A sponge absorbing water from the air does not at first appear to be a promising powerplant for a microactuator, let alone one that could rival the speed and power of our own muscle. A research group at MIT has recently built a polymer actuator that runs off of water vapor alone, yet has the performance of actuators that are powered by more energetic sources like heat or light.
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Today's solar cells are generally too expensive, and physically limited for everyday, consumer-grade use. However, a team of scientists at MIT have created a new solar cell out of graphene that is not only more flexible with a higher mechanical strength, but is relatively cheap.
New plastic light bulbs are cheap, bright, shatterproof, and flicker-free December 3, 2012 at 7:15 am
A team of material scientists from Wake Forest University in North Carolina have developed plastic light bulbs that are shatter-proof, flicker-free, and seem to last forever. Furthermore, these plastic bulbs are about twice as efficient as fluorescent bulbs, on-par with LED bulbs, and — perhaps best of all — they produce a color and quality of light that 'can match the solar spectrum perfectly.'
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Quote Str8tButEqual: Morning WilSon Blvd. My internet & phones lines were down this morning-----BOOOOOO
I enjoyed watching yesterday's episode although too short with 5:16 minutes. I know that Brent wasn't a threat in terms as a romantic interest but I still didn't care for his attitude which I found to be disrespectful of WilSon's relationship. Perhaps it was due to the jealousy he mentioned and that could explain some of his lack of manners.
I also think the writers are not giving them enough layers to their s/l and there's some missing connections from past episodes where there should have been more communicating with how each other felt to give them more depth instead wasting some of the viewers time with Jennifer's fantasy of desk sex. I guess there could still be time in later episodes but I won't get my hopes up.
DOOL (Days Of Our Lives) DAYS - Will Scenes - 8.14.13
0:01-0:54 Will "So did your dad sound optimistic?"
Sonny "Another bail hearing means she could be getting out soon. And it's scheduled for later today, so--"
Will "That's good. Well, I'm gonna go say "hi" to grandma Caroline in the kitchen. Be right back."
Sonny "Ok. Hey, hey."
Brent "Hey."
Sonny "Right on time. I figured it'd make more sense to work here instead of the coffee house."
Brent "Right, with the, uh, with the power saws running?"
Sonny "Yes. So is everything on schedule?"
Brent "Yeah, should be done in time for the big opening."
Sonny "I am so excited right now. And I just gotta say, I am so impressed that you put this together so quickly. Like, you work nonstop and I just really appreciate it."
Brent "Yeah, well, you know, it was great. You and Chad are really easy to work with. Although I will admit, I'm looking forward to my vacation." -----------Not that I care but didn't he just return from overseas.
Sonny "Oh, Bryce Canyon. Did you decide to do it?"
Brent "Yeah, yeah, booked it a couple days ago. You, uh, you thought any more about coming with me?"---------Again he's too pushy when Sonny already said "No" he want to go with Will. Also where in Brent's sentence is the inclusion of Will.
0:11-0:12 I like the pat Will gave Sonny on the back as he left to see his grandma.
0:54-0:58 Oh Will.
1:01-1:32 Sonny "Thanks, but like I said before, I just--I can't be taking any trips right now."
Brent "Right, I understand. Just thought it wouldn't hurt to ask again."---------Uh huh and why didn't you wait until Will was there to ask him personally.
Will "Hey."
Brent "Hey, Will."
Will "What's up, Brent? Hey."
Brent "Hey, we're just waiting on Chad to go over the coffee shop designs."
Chad "I'm here, I'm here. Sorry I'm late, guys."
Brent "Hey, Chad."
Chad "Hey. Hopefully I didn't keep you guys waiting."
Brent "No, no, here they are. Take a look."
Chad "Ah! I like this a lot. This looks great."
Brent "Isn't it great?"
Chad "Yeah. Definitely, uh, the best thing you did was bring Brent on to this project."----------This club better be damn impressive for all this high praise.
Sonny "We make an awesome team."----------I think it would be more awesome if Will was a part of that group.
Chad "Yeah."
1:08-1:10 Will pretending he likes Brent by gripping his shoulder in friendship.
1:23-1:35 Hmm you can see Will feeling left out of this "awesome team" and his fake smile.
1:36-2:36 Sonny "So if this new venture works out, I actually found another great spot that's available on the other side of town where we can open another club."-------------You barely got started on this one, slow down.
Chad "Ok. One day at a time, ok? All right?"
Brent "Yeah, but why pass up an opportunity to expand? I'm up for any new ideas you have."----------STFU
Will "Hey, guys. Shucks, this has been so fun, but, um, I got to go because Gabi has Ari at the park and--and I have her little sun hat, so--"---------I love how snarky Will is with his "shucks" comment.
Chad "Well, hey, wait. I'm, uh, I'm headed out that way anyway. Can I drop off the hat?"
Will "Um, I mean, if you want to, but I don't mind doing it."
Chad "No, I want to. I want to see Ari."-----------I wonder if he's doing it because of his illness.
Will "Ok. Thanks. There you go."
Chad "Cool. See you guys later. Thanks, man."
Brent "Was it just me, or did Chad seem a little down?"-----------No it's not just you.
1:36-1:44 I wonder if Will's working on homework.
2:20 That's an interesting habit Will has with his mouth moving like that which I've seen him do with Ari.
2:26-2:29 You can see Sonny's pensive expression at Chad's mood.
2:35 I love the expressions on the guys here.
2:39-3:06 Brent "So…"
Will "Mm-Hmm?"
Brent "…Sonny mention the trip to Bryce Canyon to you?"
Will "Of course he did. He doesn't keep secrets from me."-------------Um, I'm sure the show would like us to forget the one he has.
Brent "Secrets? What are you--"
Will "Yeah, you know, I, um--it's funny, man. I couldn't help but overhear that you were asking Sonny about the trip, when he made it clear that he's not interested."
Brent "Yeah, but I was just wondering if he'd thought about it any more."----------------But he said "no" and you could have asked Will instead.
Will "Okay, well, you can stop wondering because he's not gonna go without me. Ok? Do me a favor. Stop asking him, ok? Back off."---------------Whoop, you tell him Will.
3:08-4:15 Brent "Look, I don't know you very well."---------You haven't bothered to try.
Will "No, you don't."
Brent "But I was hoping to get to know you better if you and Sonny would come on this camping trip with me and some of the other guys."-----------That's not how you phrased your sentence earlier.
Will "That's not what you want."
Brent "What isn't?"
Will "You want us all to go together? Is that why you asked Sonny whenever I wasn't around?"---------I begin to wonder that myself.
Brent "Ok, I think what we have here is a serious case of you're so wrong."-------Will might be wrong but he wouldn't be lead that way if you weren't so damn pushy.
Will "I don't think so."
Brent "Yeah, you are. Sonny is my friend first and my business associate second, ok? We've never been involved and we never would be. He's not my type."---------Have you eaten the pot donuts? Could you tell us who your type is.
Will "Oh, please, come on."---------Even Will can't imagine Sonny not being anyone's type.
Brent "He's not. I love the guy, but like a friend. Hey, we never would be involved, even if he wasn't totally in love with you. But am I jealous of you guys? Yeah, sure. I mean, you guys both found each other to share your life with. And you seem really happy together. I wish I had that too."------------I find this hard to believe considering how you mocked WilSon's relationship when you showed up on their doorstep.
Sonny "Hey. You leaving? What'd I miss?"-------WTH did Sonny go?
4:19-5:10 Will "Uh, what'd you miss? You missed me making a fool out of myself with Brent."-----------I blame the writers for this.
Sonny "What? How did you do that?"
Will "Well, I attacked him about trying to get you to go on that trip thing again."
Sonny "Why would you--Will, you know we're just friends, and he wanted you to go on the trip."---------Then he needs to learn how to phrase his sentences better.
Will "I know, well, that's what he--that's what he said. I don't know, I'm just--I hope he's not too upset with me and that--"-----Who cares.
Sonny "No, no, he's not gonna be upset. He's a good guy. He is. And you know what? We share a lot of friends and I think it'd be cool if one of 'em just happened to be gay. Right?"----------It would be great if you actually picked one that I liked from your earlier times on the show. Tyler, Dustin, Mateo etc…
Will "Yeah, it'd be--it'd be cool."
Sonny "And I just want you to know that no guy or girl, gay, straight, or indifferent is gonna come between us. You come over here. I know how lucky I am."----------Aw that's so sweet.
4:51-4:52 I love Sonny's smile.
5:02-5:06 Sonny yanking on Will's shirt to get a kiss is hot.
5:08-5:10 YAY another kiss.
5:12-5:16 Holy crap the way Will looks at Sonny with that slight smile at the end.
Great recap Str8 as always...loved that last scene yesterday. I about passed out with Will's last look into Sonny's eyes, lips...the true desire in his eyes was palpable.
The 5 minutes they get 1 or 2 times a week is killing me, and the last few shows they haven't been alone together until the very last scene which lasts a minute or less. Come on writers, this is getting ridiculous. I know Corday loves Dannifer, but the rest of us do not.
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STr8...love your commentary.
Lucky...that was a great post!
Kayhan and Luvwilson great observations..
Did I forget to mention the shirt Pull!!! How did I do that I rewinded that part I dont know how many times!! Two times in front of my daughter that said ..."I know right"...that;s wrong huh .....
And oh....we all know I am not a big Gabi fan...but really ...we will need to do something if this is bigger than I think it will be. I think she finds out they were hiding the secret about the viseo and I am hoping it is nothing big...becuase well...Wilson does need her crap!!
"I know right..." about covers it.
So flippin sexy!!!!
Quote lucky irish: this...
bottom right pic.
When Will first looks up, he's tentative and isn't sure what he's going to see when he looks at Sonny. You can actually SEE his eyes start to sparkle as he looks at Sonny.
this. is. everything.
That song by Jason Mraz - "I won't give up" is the perfect song for Will and Sonny. It describes their relationship beautifully. I like to think that's the song that got stuck on repeat that one night when Sonny was distracted - remember the valentines day conversation when they were listening to the mp3 player together and Sonny was giving Will the sexy eyes.
Quote princessangelmama: Morning People
STr8...love your commentary.
Lucky...that was a great post!
Kayhan and Luvwilson great observations..
Did I forget to mention the shirt Pull!!! How did I do that I rewinded that part I dont know how many times!! Two times in front of my daughter that said ..."I know right"...that;s wrong huh .....
And oh....we all know I am not a big Gabi fan...but really ...we will need to do something if this is bigger than I think it will be. I think she finds out they were hiding the secret about the viseo and I am hoping it is nothing big...becuase well...Wilson does need her crap!!
Totally agree Mari...Gabi has been back burner lately, which is fine by me. Her little run-ins with Cameron are starting to get on my nerves because I see her weaseling back into the front burner. The only reason I would be happy about a Gabi/WilSon blow up would be if she moved out...then the boys could use that couch more often!
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Quote lucky irish: hey hey WilSon Blvd!!
Str8 thanks for the tweets yesterday! I'm patiently waiting for your breakdown...lol...can't WAIT!
Rach and Mari is so good to "see" you post! I missed you fantastic ladies!
LuvWilson I hope you are enjoying your few days off before the new job.
hello to everyone else!! love reading all the posts!
I've watched yesterday's scenes a few times. First...love the shirt pull and the double kiss...Sonny has a thing for double kisses and I for one am NOT complaining.
I was never a big Brent hater...I thought he was just an idiot friend. The kind that doesn't want a relationship, so doesn't understand the level of commitment it takes. But then yesterday he said he was jealous of what Sonny and Will have. So, I'm confused?
Is it a writers issue? were scenes edited out that would have strengthened this point of view?
I think Will's reaction to Brent does have a lot to do with what happened with the douche lord (I know someone else mentioned this...I just can't remember who). Will insecurities are just part of who he is...he's come to expect that nothing goes his way and all good things end. Sonny IS slowly changing that...because we do get to see Will's confidence more now then before.
Will just had enough - the "shucks this has been fun" comment...I laughed out loud. But it wasn't just sarcasm, that was also frustration. Will just this soft-hearted person, but when he's reached his limit, he's reached his limit...lol. I don't disagree with anything he said and if Brent's intentions were to have both Sonny and Will go, then I'm a flying f'n pig.
When he invited Sonny hiking, he said everyone was "pairing off...like couples." And SPECIFICALLY said it wouldn't be like that with them. So where in there were any of us...let alone Will, believe that Will was invited on this trip.
I was relieved that Will told Sonny what happened (I need Sonny to witness something like this...at some point). I loved how Sonny didn't get mad - he reassured Will (can we hope for the last time) that Will is it for him.
"I know how lucky I am." *huge fangirl sigh*
Oh...and I would like to tell you that if you listen with headphones (I didn't hear it on the TV) Sonny groans/moans into the first kiss...its sexy...oh and did I mention that the shirt pull fried my brain...seriously...toooo hawt!!!!
Sorry for the novel...I miss all of you tons!!!
fingers crossed for a surprise Wilson Day!
Love and Hugs!!
Oh and because this isn't a spoiler free blog...and we NEVER have enough to talk about (insert sarcasm font here)...
check these bad boys out: my thoughts are in italics
This one comes from Daytime Royalty:
Week of August 26th Spoiler
•Will and Gabi have an enormous blowup
I'm excited lol and I wonder what this is about? Ari or something else?
This one didn't have a source:
Tuesday August 27th Spoiler
- Sonny and Will receive Gabi's condemnation.
I'm not a Gabi fan...at. all. but this better be blown out of proportion or I know at least one person booking a flight to kick some A$$ (i'm looking at you rach hahahahahaha)
The first spoiler says "week of 26th" the Gabi one is day specific (Aug 27th)...I wonder which one happens first???
Hi Lucky! Loved your whole post and totally agree with your thoughts. I too laughed out loud at Will's "aw, shucks" comment. His back handed sarcasm is sweet and entertaining at the same time.
I wish I could have heard Sonny moaning before that kiss...ahh, back in the gutter now. I for one visualized them going home after he grabbed Will's shirt for that kiss, and Sonny totally showed Will how lucky he is...like, many times!
Maybe they'll get in a fight with Gabi and she'll move out...a girl can dream .
Two more days of being lazy for me, then it's back to work at the new job. Great to see Rach and Mari back on the board! Hugs all!!!
Oh Wow LuvWilSon - now that's all I'm going to think about when I watch that kiss again and the shirt pull - Sonny showing Will how lucky he is again and again and again - there is that WilSon gutter!!!!! Thanks for the visual.
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Quote lucky irish: this...
bottom right pic.
When Will first looks up, he's tentative and isn't sure what he's going to see when he looks at Sonny. You can actually SEE his eyes start to sparkle as he looks at Sonny.
this. is. everything.
That song by Jason Mraz - "I won't give up" is the perfect song for Will and Sonny. It describes their relationship beautifully. I like to think that's the song that got stuck on repeat that one night when Sonny was distracted - remember the valentines day conversation when they were listening to the mp3 player together and Sonny was giving Will the sexy eyes.
I do remember...that conversation was the perfect example of "WilSon eye sex"
I also love that song it DOES fit them perfect!
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Sample some lace with only a small amount of yarn and stitches and get some cool socks while you're at it. These directions are more of a guide than a set pattern, so feel free to substitute.
Shown in Women's Adult Medium.
Any smooth fine sport weight or thinner yarn will work best. Crochet cottons are an excellent option. Sample worked in generic baby acrylic from stash.
1 set of needles in size appropriate to yarn weight or a couple sizes smaller.
Tapestry needle
Sharp darning needle
Elastic thread in matching color (I have had more success finding this in the beading section of major craft stores. However, make sure you get elastic thread and not elastic cord which is more like rubber)
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Coordinating ribbon (optional)
Getting a specific gauge is relatively unimportant. What matters is getting a gauge you like the look of in your chosen yarn. So if you start and don't like it, rip it out! It's only a few stitches anyway.
There are many, many lace edging patterns out there to choose from. A great resource is Knitting-and.com which contains many sample photos and patterns of different styles.
For this example I've used a simple 3 eyelet scallop with a twisted slipped stitch selvage. I would recommend using this selvage with any pattern you choose as it works well with sewing to a woven fabric. This selvage is created by slipping the first stitch knitwise (sl 1 kwise) on odd rows and knitting the last stitch on even rows.
The stitch count will change from row to row. Where it does, this is indicated at the end of the row instruction. If no number is given, the stitch count is the same as the previous row.
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Loosely cast on 7 stitches taking care to keep extra space between each cast on stitch. Follow the written directions below or work from the chart.
Row 1: Sl1 kwise, yo, p2tog, k2, yo twice, k2 (9 sts)
Row 2: Sl1 pwise, k2, p1, k2, yo, p2tog, k1
Row 3: Sl1 kwise, yo, p2tog, k6
Row 4: Sl1 pwise, k5, yo, p2tog, k1
Row 5: Sl1 kwise, yo, p2tog, k2, yo twice, k2tog, yo twice, k2 (12 sts)
Row 6: Sl1 pwise, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, yo, p2tog, k1
Row 7: Sl1 kwise, yo, p2tog, k9
Row 8: bind off 5 sts, k3, yo, p2tog, k1 (7 sts)
Repeat until when ending row 7 you reach the circumference of your sock ankle then bind off all sts loosely. On sample, this was 8 repeats using size 5 needles and fine sport weight yarn.
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**CHART NOTES: Read odd numbered rows right to left , even numbered rows left to right.
Weave in yarn ends and block. Pin lace to top edge of folded over sock. Using the sharp darning needle and elastic thread, whip stitch the lace to the sock. I found this was easiest worked with the sock turned inside out and unfolded so that the lace edging is pointed up and laying in the middle of the leg portion. Add optional ribbon by tying around a yarn over strand in the top eyelet row and making a bow. Alternately, you could weave a contrasting color ribbon in and out of the eyelet row as well. Wear with some fabulous shoes and enjoy!


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According to recent polls, says Daniel Tencer in Alternet, most Americans would prefer to live in a country where wealth is distributed like it is in Sweden, not a country like the United States. The studies suggest that Americans are unaware of the true extent of America's gap in wealth.
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I had the white on white one. it was crazy how many comments i got on it. Everyone thought that it was cool and it was. It is razor thin and weighed next to nothing. You can hardly tell its on your wrist. However, I surf a lot and the one time I did not remember to take it off, the salt water killed it. It is not water resistant at all. I am not sure if fresh water will hurt it, but salt water will. if you buy, do not go in the water with it. I rate it a five star for cool points but a one for saying it is resistant and that not being true; therefore, a three overall.
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Inside sheriff salesWritten by Myndi Milliken | | firstname.lastname@example.com
Properties sold through auction at the Lucas County Sheriff sales can be a great deal — or too much to bother, depending on the savvy of the buyer and the circumstances of the sale.
"There's usually a pretty good turnout to the sales, about 50 or so people on average," said Deputy Patricia Presser.
Properties are sold by auction several times a month, either by mortgage foreclosure or by tax foreclosure. Some of the properties go for a steal, while others carry burdensome circumstances, such as tenants who have yet to leave.
"If [a home] is occupied, you may run into a problem," Presser said. "Sometimes the tenants don't even know the home is going up for sale."
Because tenants may still occupy the property, auction rules and Ohio Revised Code stipulates, "physically removing the property of the occupants without a court order, even after receiving the deed, may result in civil or criminal liability."
Sales are held at 10 a.m. in the lobby of the Lucas County Court House, 700 Adams St., when scheduled. Currently there are auctions scheduled for Dec. 7 and Dec. 14.
Bidding for mortgage foreclosures start at two-thirds of the appraised value of the property, unless there is a court-ordered starting bid. Bidding on tax foreclosure properties could be two-thirds of the appraised value of the property or properties may be sold for back taxes and costs.
If you are the successful bidder, a 10 percent deposit is due immediately. There are additional fees that must be paid at the time of the sale.
The debtor has the right of redemption of the property until the Confirmation of Sale is signed by the Judge and filed by the Court. The purchaser has 30 days to bring in the balance of the money due and pick up the deed. Properties are sold as-is and in Lucas County, appraisals may not include interior inspections.
On the Sheriff's Web site, www.co.lucas.oh.us/sheriff, it advises potential buyers to check with the City of Toledo to see if the property is on the demolition list and to check with the utility departments to be sure there are no liens.
The Lucas County Sheriff's Office also holds occasional auctions of abandoned vehicles. Dates and stock can be viewed at www.govdeals.com.


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Back handspring, back handspring, back handspring, BACKFLIP! Motorola continues its acrobatic Android maneuvers around the globe, now bringing the Motorola Backflip to Germany. Ever since they launched their first Android – the Motorol CLIQ – they've been releasing new phones in new places at breakneck speed.
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Glenda Jackson hits out at Russian Greenpeace arrests
Posted: October 23, 2013|
Russia is harking back to the desperate, discredited tradition of the gulags by charging 30 environmental activists and journalists with piracy for protesting against oil drilling in the Arctic, a former minister has said.
Labour's Glenda Jackson said she was unsure whether arguing for a compassionate approach to the so-called "Arctic 30" was a good idea as Russia has "one of the blackest" histories regarding its treatment of prisoners and the charges they face.
Six Britons - including three from Devon - are among the 30 people being held in Murmansk after armed Russian officials boarded Greenpeace vessel the Arctic Sunrise last month as activists tried to protest against state-controlled energy company Gazprom's oil drilling in the Arctic's Pechora Sea.
All of those detained have since been charged with piracy which Ms Jackson argues is an "absurdity" and showed the Russians were taking a "great hammer to crack a nut".
But she said she was unsure whether making representations to the Russian authorities on compassionate grounds would work but said the detainees should be given bail.
During a Westminster Hall debate, Ms Jackson said: "I share with everyone who has spoken today a sense of almost disbelief that the Russian authorities have chosen to take this great hammer to crack a nut.
"The charge of piracy I think for those who clearly have comprehensive legal backgrounds in international law is an absurdity.
"What I find even if the Russian authorities are determined to hang on to the charge of piracy is their obduracy in not granting the Arctic 30 bail. What possible harm can they do if they are giving bail?
"I'm in two minds of whether arguing that one should put forward the compassionate approach to the prisoners.
"Because of course we are talking about a society which even the slightest contact with Russian culture and literature – we have all read I presume the Gulag Archipelago, so Russian treatment of prisoners whether the charges were justified or not is surely one of the blackest stories in the history of humankind.
"But I am amazed that Russia, which seems to want to go back to the old, desperate, surely discredited tradition, seemingly wants to replicate it yet again so soon after we have seen them take a major, major step forward in international affairs in being so central and essential in ensuring that the inspectors were allowed into Syria and the chemical weapons are going to be destroyed and brought out.
"I think far from arguing on the level of them suddenly discovering a compassionate nature, we should be arguing with them that this is really good PR for them."
Piracy carries a 10 to 15-year jail term in Russia and Devon video journalist Kieron Bryan is among those facing the charges.
Along with Mr Bryan are activists Alexandra Harris, Philip Ball, Frank Hewetson and Anthony Perrett, and second engineer Iain Rogers.
The Arctic 30 and their boat were taken from waters near the port of Murmansk on September 19 after two of them tried to board Gazprom's oil rig.
Those arrested include citizens of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, France, Sweden, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine and the US.
Greenpeace has warned a spill in Arctic waters would be highly damaging to the environment and the extraction of more fossil fuels would add to climate change impacts.
Gazprom's plans to start drilling from the Prirazlomnaya platform in the first quarter of 2014 raised the risk of an oil spill in an area that contains three nature reserves protected by Russian law, campaigners have said.
Meanwhile, 11 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, including South African archbishop Desmond Tutu and Northern Irish peace activists Mairead Maguire and Betty Williams, have written a letter to Russian president Vladimir Putin calling for the piracy charges to be dropped.
The letter came after German chancellor Angela Merkel became the first head of state to raise the issue of the crew's detention with Mr Putin, urging a speedy resolution of the case in a phone call.
The families of the Britons involved have met with the Foreign Office to discuss what was being done to bring their loved ones home.


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By Samantha L. QuigleyAmerican Forces Press Service
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 12, 2004 The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes First Annual Road to Recovery Tribute and Conference ended with a bang at the House of Blues here on Dec. 11. Roughly 130 veterans and their families were treated to two concerts by individuals known for their strong support of U.S. troops.
The main event was a lively concert of cover songs of varying genres performed by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
Sinise said he's been supporting the troops for years. His first trip to visit troops in Iraq came in June of 2003 with the United Services Organization.
Sinise's respect for American servicemembers inspired his band's name. Sinise portrayed an Army officer, "Lt. Dan," in the 1994 hit movie "Forrest Gump." The character struggles to deal with losing both legs in Vietnam.
Most of the Lt. Dan Band's performances are for servicemembers, who "always call me Lt. Dan. They just can't help it," Sinise said.
"I think the story of Lt. Dan is a wonderful story because he overcomes his disability and triumphs and succeeds beyond anybody's wildest dreams," he said.
During the band's performance, veterans and family members sporadically darted on stage to have their picture taken with Sinise while he played. They were also occasionally invited onstage to dance and sing with band members.
Army Pfc. Samuel Chacon Jr. had a fantastic time listening to the band and dancing with singer Mari Anne Jayme.
"I love that (Sinise) took his own personal time to come here (for the troops)," Chacon said. "This is what we fight for, to know that people support us."
The outpouring of support and goodwill from both the coalition and the entertainers overwhelmed Army Staff Sgt. Mike Sutherland, a soldier for 18 years.
"It's phenomenal," he said about the evening.
Sutherland, a member of the 25th Field Artillery Battalion in Fort Sill, Okla., was injured by an improvised explosive device outside of Baghdad, Iraq. He still suffers from crushed nerves in his lower back, partial paralysis on his left side, and short-term memory loss.
"Out of all the physical therapy I've been through, ... of all the pain management I've been through, ... of all the (psychological help), ... I now feel better than I have in the last 12 months," he said.
Country singer Chely Wright had gotten the night started. She sang and joked with the troops as they finished dinner. She closed her set with her song "The Bumper Of My S.U.V." This song has been wildly popular with U.S. troops overseas.
Wright's grandfather was a soldier in World War II; her dad was a sailor in Vietnam; and her brother is currently a Marine gunnery sergeant. The song was inspired by a Marine Corps bumper sticker.
One day in traffic, "a lady flipped me the bird because of my Marine Corps sticker," she said. When they stopped at a red light, the woman told Wright "how wrong my war was."
When Wright saw the stickers the woman's car was sporting -- a religious school and anti-Bush stickers -- she realized the woman took for granted the freedom that gave her the right to display the stickers.
Wright said she has been supporting troops since she was a kid. "One Wednesday a month I would take my keyboard and go the (Veterans Administration) hospital and play for the troops," she said. Her family "said, 'OK, you want to be famous? If you ever do you get your butt over there and you support your troops.'"
Both Sinise and Wright signed autographs after each concert. The lines were long, but the troops found it worth their wait.
"It hits home," Army Reserve Sgt. Robert Williamson, with the 706th Transport Company from Mansfield, Ohio, said of Wright's The Bumper OF My S.U.V.
The night was topped off by a chorus of "Happy Birthday to You" sung to one of the military wives there. The troops also presented shirts, signed by all the veterans that turned out, to Roger Chapin and Doug Plank, co-founders of the Coalition to Support America's Veterans, and Roger's wife, Elizabeth.


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This weekend is full of fairs - from Hebron to Canterbury to North Haverhill - and music, comedy, brews, and even the circus! But lets not forget to mention the tallest event of all: the Tall Ships...
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Lush Rub Rub Rub & Yummy Yummy Yummy Shower Gels Reviews
LUSH Rub Rub Rub & Yummy Yummy Yummy ($8.95 to $23.95) are two shower gels that recently came out. Rub Rub Rub's scent can be compared to Lush's Sakura bath bomb (which is a fresh, spring-blossom-day kind of scent). RRR is not just a shower gel, but more of shower gel meets shower scrub. It's not a full-on shower scrub (it's just not gritty enough), but the sea salt in it helps make this gel give you softer, smoother skin. I actually like that it's got the lather of a shower gel, but some of the grit of a scrub, because I can still use my bath poof to lather up and get some extra exfoliation in.
Yummy Yummy Yummy is comprised mostly of strawberries, honey, and almond oil. I definitely can sense the strawberries in the product, but I wasn't as impressed with the actual product. It is runnier than Lush's other shower gels (and I've tried several!), and it doesn't lather up as nicely as their other ones, either. I have seen some murmurings about the product separating, but I've had mine for over a month with no separation whatsoever. So as a shower gel, you're better off with one like Flying Fox, but I found a better use for it–my hair. If you want a touch of strawberry smoothie scent in your hair, just shampoo your hair a little with this instead!
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Here are our recommendations for computers. With so many computers available, we think you will find it very helpful to have a SHORT list of computers that you should seriously consider. Our other sections describe each area of the computer in detail.
To choose the best computer, you first need to determine who and what you will use the computer for, then calculate the budget you have. For less than $1000, you can buy a complete system that will last you for years. However, cheaper systems are usually harder to upgrade as they involve compromise. Laptops are more expensive but falling rapidly, with most costing $700 to $1500.
You can choose to buy either retail or online. Most online stores, such as Dell, let you customize the computer to your needs, while retail machines usually offer only pre-set configurations. Advances come fast and furious in computer components, so the computer you buy will be outdated quickly. For the best deals, try to find a unit in the middle or tail end of its life span. You can usually save money by purchasing extra memory, storage, and accessories separately. Avoid most extended warranties. Most warranties are expensive and have too many loopholes when trying to get machines replaced. Plus, if components are going to fail, they will usually fail sooner (within the standard warranty period) rather than later.
With prices so low on powerful computers, the main distinguishing factor is now customer service and Internet connection speed. Nearly every computer sold now has a 56K modem, which is a good starting point, but you will need DSL or a cable modem to really experience the Internet. Many computers, both desktop and notebook, now have a network port built in (not even on an expansion card), which is a requirement for high-speed access.
Because almost all computer manufacturers use similar industry standard parts, you should focus more on the reputation, warranty, service, and support of the vendor. It is preferable but not mandatory to have a computer with unused USB ports, PCI slots, RAM slots, and drive bays. Vendors such as Dell and Gateway allow you to custom configure a computer based on your needs. Getting all your peripherals factory installed helps ensure compatibility. Almost anyone can put together a PC with similar parts, but few can support it for years to come. Dell and Gateway have topped the charts for technical support.
Home users can survive without on site service, but all businesses should always purchase machines with it unless losing a broken machines for several weeks will not cripple their business. Stick to PCI expansion cards to maximize plug and play. Corporate users seek computers with features such as network cards, long product life cycle, onsite warranty, tool-less chassis, remote manageability, fault detection, intrusion detection, and special or custom software configurations.
Windows 2000 is our OS of choice for business applications because of its performance and stability. Windows XP is the choice for home users. It needs more memory than any previous Windows OS, and recent major security holes (Microsoft offers a patches on its web site), as well as forced registration (if you don't register within 30 days, the OS will stop working) cause some concern.
Desktop commputers are now often configured with 2 optical drives: a DVD drive and a CD-R or CD-RW drive. A few combine these into a singe DVD/CD-RW drive. Choose a quality brand drive over higher write speed. Many notebooks are now being configured with similar DVD/CDRW combo drives internally, a very good option. High end computers include DVD Writers.
Most computers are judged by the speed of their processor. We believe a minimum of 2.4 GHz should be the least a user considers, whether it be an AMD, Intel, or PowerPC processor. Faster computers use more power. Demanding applications like video editing, 3D gaming, CAD/CAM, software development, speech recognition, and color publishing need the fastest and latest processors and 3D video cards available. Get more speed than you think you need. 256 MB is the absolute minimum amount of RAM you should get, while 512 MB is the minimum for Windows XP if you're going to be doing and AV work. 40 GB is the minimum hard drive size. Look for built in Firewire and USB 2.0 expansion ports for high speed peripheral hookup.
Gamers and graphics users will want video cards that have 3D acceleration and at least 32 MB video memory. Video adapters that steal memory from system RAM (rather than having their own dedicated memory) are often fairly slow so avoid them if you are into heavy 3D gaming. DVD is a nice option to have, not only for watching movies, but because some games and reference titles are available in DVD format. Get a 3 piece speaker system with a subwoofer if you will be watching movies, playing games, or listening to music.
Bottom Line: Any PC is fast enough to satisfy most users. Buy one with an internal CD Writer, at least 512MB RAM and 40GB of hard drive space.
Before buying a laptop, make sure you understand its primary application. Some users need an all in one value notebook (Sometimes last season's mainstream notebook at discount), others need an expensive high performance portable desktop replacement, others need a presentation machine, still others need a ultracompact machine to take on the road. There are laptops that act as complete desktop replacements, and models that act as lightweight supplements to your desktop machine.
Most Notebooks are powered by either AMD or Intel processors. The Intel Pentium M is a fast and energy efficient processor. Most versions should satisfy the needs of mainstream computer tasks. Gamers need the latest and fastest versions. AMD has Mobile Athlon and Turion processors that reaching the speed and power efficiency of Intel.
Thin and light Notebooks usually weigh less than 5 pounds making size their number one draw. Their downsides are smaller screens, more expensive cost, some lack internal optical drives, lower performance processors, slower video chips, smaller keyboards, less expansion ports, and shorter battery life (Due to smaller batteries). Get one if you do not need these attributes in a notebook.
Midrange mainstream Notebooks usually weigh from 5 to 7 pounds and are the most common type of notebook. They usually include combo optical drives such as CDRW/DVD or DVD Burner drives, a 14 or 15" screen, and enough battery to last about 3 hours. They should include a full complement of I/O ports. Pricing for these units is usually the lowest.
Desktop Replacement Notebooks start at 7 pounds. They combine the fastest processors with large screens, typically 15in or larger. They may have the latest video chip technology for gaming. They may have more elaborate sound systems and expansion ports. Battery life is usually pretty short on desktop replacements. These units cost a premium but are geared for users that need the best on the road.
A big factor in size is the number of storage "spindles" a notebook has. Dual spindle notebooks have a hard drive plus another device, usually combo floppy/CD-ROM or CD Writer/DVD-ROM. In addition to looking at processor speed and hard disk size, you also need to consider battery life, screen resolution, keyboard feel, and carrying weight. Pentium M 1 GHz is the baseline minimum processing power. You should also only consider active matrix 'TFT' screens because of their quality advantage. Newer bright view screens have special extra high contrast screens.
Figure out your budget and try to get the largest screen you can afford. A 14 inch screen give you the working real estate of typical 15" monitors at XGA resolution (1024x768), while smaller 12" screens limit resolution, leaving enough real estate for only limited use or smaller budgets. Start with at least a 14.1" screen. Newer XGA+ screens cram more pixels in the same real estate with a higher dot per pixel inch. Newer laptops have 3D accelerator video adapters from companies like Nvidia or ATI suitable for gaming. Higher end models have CDRW/DVD or DVD Writer drives, making them great for backing up and watching movies on a plane. Invest in a large sharp active matrix screen if this is your primary machine. Buy an ultralite model if you need portability.
You could buy a superlight notebook, but when you factor in the weight of a floppy, CD-ROM and power supply, it would weigh the same as a larger unit, and you have a bigger screen with bigger unit. (Make sure you understand what your daily peripheral needs are.) Some laptops have built-in Ethernet, USB2 ports, 1394 Firewire, TV-output and 802.11 Wireless networking making all normal function available and allowing for future expansion. Some laptops are available with port replicators or docking stations, making these machines much more versatile. Laptops are hard to upgrade as many parts are proprietary, so get the largest screen and DVD if you need them. Memory and hard drives are the easiest things to add to laptops.
Most laptops have plenty of peripherals built in such as serial ports, video ports, Ethernet, Wireless networking. When adding expansion cards like Ethernet and Modems, stick to faster Express card, PC Card or Cardbus based products rather than PCMCIA. If you're travelling a lot with a laptop, you may want to invest in a "ruggedized" model, which will withstand more abuse in daily use. Laptops need a lot of service, so be sure to get an extra long warranty. Keep in mind that some laptops use desktop processors that draw more power but cost less. These often after shorten battery life or larger batteries. The longest battery life belongs to notebooks that use processors specially optimized for laptops, such as the Pentium M - Centrino family.
Bottom Line: Determine the screen size and notebook size you need and purchase a unit with at least 512MB, Wireless networking, and DVD/CDRW combo drive. Get a good warranty.
It is not difficult to select a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). These small computers are designed to supplement your desktop machine. They are great for holding on-the-go information, such as to-do lists, appointment books, and phone lists. Before selecting a unit, make note of what desktop software you need to synchronize your PDA with all your applications.
The PalmOS PDAs dominate the area for electronic organizers. They are perfect and affordable if you just need to keep appointments, address book, and to-do lists. Select a Palm PDA based on your budget and your memory storage needs. The better units are smaller, sleeker, have better screens, and have more memory. 2MB is plenty if you intend to use standard applications, get 8 or 16MB if you plan to download and install extra programs. New models that include wireless connections are great for those who need web and email access anywhere, anytime. Many units expand on the standard 160x160 resolution of the basic Palm, some have SD or memorystick expansion slots, some offer color, some have wireless connectivity, and some MP3 playback. Basic PDAs should run under $100, while higher powered ones with color and such will cost about $400. Units built in Palm OS5 and the new processor architecture offer much more power.
Pocket PC based PDAs have evolved over the years. These PDAs offer many built-in functions and work like a mini mobile Windows machine instead of electronic organizers. Included are Pocket versions of Word and Excel. Some users like the power of the Pocket PC PDA, while others like the simplicity of Palm OS PDAs. Newer Pocket PC PDAs have good performance but lesser battery life compared to a Palm device. Most include high performance Intel Xscale based processors. These units lack the simplicity inherent in the Palm PDAs. Look into Pocket PC if you need to run lots of specialized applications. They are especially well suited for corporate users with their connectivity and versatile functionality.
Bottom Line: Pick Pocket PC or PalmOS operating system then select a unit with the screen type, memory size, and form factor you need.
Servers provide many users access to shared data, applications, printers, databases, and many other resources. You should choose a brand name server as all their components have been tested and certified to run with different operating systems. Because these servers are shared, you should purchase the fastest unit you can afford. Start with at least 1 Ghz and 256 MB of error correcting memory, and add at least 32 MB memory for each additional user. Select multiple processors if you plan to run many applications or users on the server. Dual-processor systems have plenty of pep to run file and print servers, web, database, and mail sever applications and they are much cheaper than quad processor and higher systems.
Buy the extra processors with the initial purchase as it hard to find the exact same processor speed and stepping later on. Your OS might also need to see the multiple processors on installation. Make sure the server is attached to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). SCSI is the server storage interface of choice because it allows multiple requests to be served at one time. Networks that cannot afford downtime should install a fault tolerant Redundant Array of Inexpensive Drives (RAID). Some servers are low profile rack mounted ones with minimal internal storage and basic redundancy options, making them ideal for hooking up to external RAID storage. Some servers include hot pluggable power supplies, drives, and card slots. Other servers are large, heavy duties ones with lots of redundancy and drive bays for storage. Make sure you have a tape backup system to backup your storage system. It should be programmed for automatic unattended nightly backups. Check on your servers remote manageability, its ability to warn you of impending failures by email and pager. Make sure you get an onsite warranty with a suitable turnaround time.
Bottom Line: Make your server as fault tolerant as possible, your business is counting on it.
Workstations are souped up desktop machines designed to run the most demanding applications. They usually have the fastest processors available, and often dual processors for speed multitasking. If you are planning on running dual processors, buy both at the same time. It is very difficult and time consuming to find the same stepping revision of a processor in the future. They have lots of fast ECC memory, fast SCSI RAID disk subsystem, and high-end accelerated OpenGL based video cards with lots of onboard memory for visualization and CAD/CAM applications.
Bottom Line: Make your workstation as fast as possible. No machine is too fast for heavy duty work loads.
We have separate sections for home (internet, personal finance, gaming), small office/home office (internet, server, business applications), and corporations (internet, databases, networking, client/server, workstations, servers). We also have a sub categories for PDAs and the Macintosh.
Please dispose of old machines in an environmentally friendly way by donating or recycling. Cristina can put you in touch with a local non profit. eiae.org has a list of recyclers.
ALWAYS fully erase your hard drive with special software before donating gear. Tossing items in the Recycle Bin does not work. Most hard drive companies have free downloads that will totally destroy your data.
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