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The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 9 Spoilers: What's Up With This Carl Photo?
Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs) is officially looking back in this new image from The Walking Dead Season 4, Episode 9, despite his father Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) telling him not to do so when they left the prison.
The last words of Episode 8, the December 1 midseason finale, were "Don't look back," and Rick's suggestion also headlines the poster for the second half. It's also the title of AMC's most recent promo. But it's hard to not look back, especially when the Grimes boys have lost everything — including (at least for now) baby Judith.
Rick got severely beat up in the battle with The Governor (David Morrissey), and we last saw him hobbling away from the prison wreckage. Carl is the one who'll have to "step up," since Rick is not feeling 100 percent, which is previewed in this photo.
What exactly is going on in the photo? Robert Kirkman — who wrote the original comic books and this particular episode — said Episode 9 would be a very close adaptation to the books.
In the books — specifically Issue 49 — the action actually starts with Michonne (Danai Gurira) slicing her katana through the decapitated head of … the guy who died in the comics. On TV it's Hershel Greene (Scott Wilson), so it's possible that's what we'll see at the start of Episode 9, then see her leaving the prison battle. But the hour will probably focus 90-99 percent on the Grimeses.
In the comics, Rick and Carl leave the prison and head into a local store for supplies. There are walkers inside and Rick tries to axe one in the head, which is hinted to in the latest promo (although maybe they're in a bar on TV?). Carl has to shoot the walker when Rick lures it outside. They later hide in a house and Rick feels sick, taking a major dose of antibiotics. (That probably leads to the "Wake up! Wake up!" shout in another promo.)
While Rick is out of it, some walkers start banging on the house door. Carl leads them away from the house, which is what's playing out in that sneak peek video released in December, and also what we see in this new still photo.
In the books, Rick and Carl eventually run into Michonne, so perhaps that's what happens on TV, too. Maybe she tracks them away from the prison. We've been told that Episode 10 will follow four storylines with "some of the oddest couplings of groups you've seen" on the show. It's very possible that's when we'll see the introduction of three major new characters, who are also from the comics: Sgt. Abraham Ford (Michael Cudlitz), Rosita Espinosa (Christian Serratos), and Dr. Eugene Porter (Josh McDermitt).
At any rate, that's a rough idea of what this photo might be telling us about Episode 9, leading us into a broader look at the Team Prison survival stories in Episode 10. Are you excited?
The Walking Dead Season 4 returns with Episode 9 on Sunday, February 9 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC.


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♦ Track progress towards college graduation and much more!
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The Florida Department of Education has a web site, entitled, FCAT Explorer to provide students with resources to help prepare for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).
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No password is needed within the Marion County Public School System. To access Gale Resources from outside out network, ask your student's teacher for the password.
Harcourt Science Study Site Harcourt Science is our county's adopted textbook, so go into your grade level and have some fun with science.
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Marion County purchased new math textbooks this year that include FREE online resources for students and parents. Students have resources to help them at home in the "Library" section, and activities that may be completed in the "Things To Do" section.
After going to the web site, a log-in screen will appear where you use the "drop down menu" or enter the following information:
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I originally posted this in the compatibility listing, but I think maybe I shouldn't have done that. It might be better as it's on subject, I don't want to clutter that list with questions. sorry.I see the AF-S 55-300 mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR is on the compatible list for the D3100. However when I put the lens on my camera I received a "lens not attached" message. Looking closer the 55-300 does not have the small target ball on the periphery of the mount face (which I presume the camera body using to idenitfy that a lens is in place).Based on the compatibility charts (from Nikon too) I assumed this lens would work on my D3100 with AF. Any help? Am I doing something wrong or do I have an old lens or something?And yes, I am an amateur. thanks in advance.
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#1. "RE: AF-S 55-300 lens on D3100 "lens not attached" message" | In response to Reply # 0
Hi Mike,Welcome to Nikonians!The Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX is fully compatible with the D3100.The dot on the top of the lens barrel at the back of the lens should be at the 12 o'clock position when the lens is mounted on the camera. It is only an alignment mark and has nothing to do with how the camera detects the lens.Are you inadvertantly pressing the lens release button on the camera body?Is the lens fully seated and locked in the mount?Try rotating the lens back and fourth in the mount to check.If the lens is fully seated and locked in the mount and the problem continues, remove the lens and clean the electrical contacts on both the camera body and the llens mount. Make sure all of the electrical contacts on the lens project out the same distance. They are spring loaded and can get jammed in.The remount the lens: align the dot on the lens with the dot on the camera body then rotate 1/4 turn counter clockwise until it locks in the mount. it should work.If not it is more than likely a problem with the lens.Good Luck and Enjoy your Nikons!
Best Regards,Marty
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#2. "RE: AF-S 55-300 lens on D3100 "lens not attached" message" | In response to Reply # 0
I would also clean the contacts.
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#3. "RE: AF-S 55-300 lens on D3100 "lens not attached" message" | In response to Reply # 2
thanks for the advice. I made sure that I heard the soft-click to make sure I had positive engagement on the lens. still same message. I tried cleaning the contacts with a q-tip and made sure that each ball/target was not depressed (spring loaded). still couldn't get it to work. I put an old lens on the camera body and it recognized it no problem. Assuming it's a problem with the lens. I plan on returning it for another unit.
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#4. "RE: AF-S 55-300 lens on D3100 "lens not attached" message" | In response to Reply # 3
As Marty said, the little white "dome" is just a physical indicator to help you align the lens when mounting. It has no other function, and isn't part of the problem here The "dome" is a recent innovation from Nikon - Nikkor lenses launched prior to the last year or so have instead a simple white painted dot to fulfil the same function.
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#5. "RE: AF-S 55-300 lens on D3100 "lens not attached" message" | In response to Reply # 3
Hi Mike,Since another lens works on your camera, there must be a problem with that copy of the 55-300mm. Exchanging it for a new one makes the most sense. A wire or electrical connection in the lens must have broken or worked its way loose during shipping.Good Luck and Enjoy your Nikons!
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#6. "RE: AF-S 55-300 lens on D3100 "lens not attached" message" | In response to Reply # 0
A loose fit on the lens mount to the camera can sometimes cause this. Even if you hear the bayonet "click," it's still possible that the electronic contacts are intermittent. This happens every so often when I deal with certain third-party Teleconverters. I find that twisting just a little bit more in the mounting direction clears that error. Unfortunately, that really requires a mechanical (i.e., shop) fix because it can happen at any time.
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The hotel Ashfields Philip Lodge Motel The Ashfields Philip Lodge Motel is ideally located only 7 kilometres from Sydney City CBD and is within easy reach of shopping, dining and entertainment areas. A 15-minute drive from the motel will take you to the Star City Casino, Darling Harbour, theatres and museums. The motel boasts well-maintained and comfortable accommodation units with friendly and helpful staff on duty to assist you with local experience and knowledge. The in-house Heritage Restaurant can comfortably seat 60 people and is perfect for relaxed and casual dining. The bar area is an ideal place to unwind after a busy day. Guests can make use of the well-appointed conference room for business meetings. You can also take a refreshing dip at the swimming pool in your leisure. (source: HotelClub)


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Ferdinand did not wear the t-shirt to support the battle against racism in protest at what he sees as a lack of action from the organisation since two racism storms last year, one involving his brother Anton.
Carlisle told BBC Radio 5 Live: "We will definitely monitor the situation very closely and make sure Rio Ferdinand's rights as a human being, never mind as a footballer, are not undermined in this position.
"Everyone has a right to free speech - just like you can't coerce anyone into shaking hands, you can't make somebody wear a T-shirt - although I do personally believe that joining in with the campaign is the best way forward."


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Not really work related, but since this blog is turning out pretty random anyway, here goes. In the past two weeks, we've had one almost fatal lightening strike in the area and one not really close to be fatal but still scary anyway alligator attack.
The alligator attack was on a researcher who was snorkeling in a river about 30 minutes south of where I live. The alligator was all, Oh, my food delivery is here NOM. And the guy was apparently big and strong and wrassled him off. The guy got a bite on his neck and some cuts and bruises but was OK and would make a full recovery. The alligator was murdered by the Fish and Wildlife people. Let's be clear here — if you were in your living room and a some terriyaki chicken wings just sauntered in like they owned the placed, kicked up their drummettes and sat a spell, you'd bite them…right? Same with this gator. Dude was swimming in his house! And I'm sure he smelled delicious. So whatever, I'm over it now but there was a hot second where I was sitting here with tears in my eyes after I found out the alligator was shot.
These two things together make Florida seem like the most terrifying place on the planet.


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I meditate for a few minutes every day, but not because I'm searching for so-called inner peace. Given that I can't even handle sitting next to strangers on planes, I'm about as likely to become one with the universe as Carmen Electra is to win an Oscar. I do it because meditation gives me confidence at the top of a double-black-diamond run, presence of mind when I have to give a toast at a wedding, and perspective when I'm brawling with my boyfriend. At the end of a rough day, meditation takes the edge off faster than a pomegranate martini. Yeah, it's that good.
But when I suggest to my equally stressed-out friends that they try meditating, they look at me like I have six heads. They think meditation is for Buddhist monks or people who grow pot in their basements. They assume it's too out there to have any real, positive effects. Which is why no one is more thrilled than I that recent scientific research is producing cold, hard evidence that meditation can reduce stress, promote healing, increase immunity, and even make you smarter. While I can't deny that my first reaction was a powerful urge to say "I told you so," after meditating on it I decided to get the word out because I genuinely hope that more people will learn the practice and start feeling a whole lot better.
Seriously, It's That Easy
If you're not exactly sure what meditation is, let me explain: You sit comfortably, close your eyes, and pay attention to your breathing. Feel the air as it rushes in through your nose and fills up your lungs from top to bottom, then empties back out again. Repeat. You'll naturally start to breathe more slowly and deeply. Notice what pops into your head — like what you want for dinner, whether Benicio is sexier than Brad, if you should ask for a raise...No matter what it is, label it as a "thought," then redirect your attention to your breath. When you catch yourself daydreaming, planning, analyzing, or worrying (which will happen constantly), just let the thoughts drift by and refocus on the air flowing through your body. Stick to it for 10 to 15 minutes and you're done.
Among the latest and most mind-blowing research on meditation is the discovery that it affects your brain the way exercise affects your body — making it stronger, healthier, and more efficient. Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D., a neuroscientist at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, has found that experienced meditators produce more gamma brain waves. Gamma waves are associated with intense, clear thinking and heightened cooperation between various parts of the brain — if brain waves were gas, gammas would be the ultra-premium stuff. And high gamma-wave levels weren't limited to the time spent meditating, indicating that the subjects' brains had become conditioned to work better around the clock.


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SHREWSBURY, Mass. – Mary T. Donovan, formerly of Shrewsbury, died Jan. 25. She was 88.
Donovan was longtime editor and publisher of the Shrewsbury Voice. Starting as a local reporter, she rose through the ranks to lead the newspaper as publisher.
She was born Jan. 26, 1924, in Boston to Matilda "Maude" Coveney and Joseph Vincent Nuttall. She attended Norwood High School and Wyndham Secretarial School in Boston. After raising her family, she studied at Clark University.
Donovan was a founding member of the Commission for Women of the Diocese of Worcester. She was a board member of the Catholic Free Press, where she was a contributing writer. In 2007, she was named one of Anna Maria College's Everyday Heroes.
She was a member of St. Mary's Parish, where she was a CCD teacher, lector and editor of the parish newsletter. She kept close ties with the St. Mary's community after moving to Framingham.
Donovan was politically active during the civil rights era and Vietnam War, and she advocated on issues of poverty and, most recently, women's issues.
She enjoyed hosting family events, watching the Boston Red Sox and the races at Saratoga, camping with her family and traveling with her husband, Bill, to Ireland, France, Canada and Cape Cod.
She took care of her son, Bill Jr., who has cerebral palsy, advocating and helping to foster his independence, her family said.
Donovan is survived by seven children, William Jr., of Westborough, Denis, of Medford, James, of Chicago, Margaret Elliott, of Guilford, Conn., Anne Donovan Potter, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mary C., of Northampton, and John of Brooklyn; three sons-in-law, Harry Elliott, Andrew Potter and Chip Kaye; and a daughter-in-law, Paula Stamatis; two sisters, Virginia Allen, of Westerly, R.I., and Grace Rooney, of Framingham; and six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William C. Donovan; a sister, Patricia Hickey; and a brother, the Rev. James Nuttall.
Visitation is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury.


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Of all the comments Herman Cain has made since the sexual harassment story broke, this one from his press conference last night is the most disconcerting:
"As you know, when you run for the highest office of the land, there are going to be some accusations that are going to come out of the woodwork, they're going to come from anywhere," said Cain. "I have said this before: there will probably be others. Not because I'm aware of any, but because the machine to keep a businessman out of the White House is going to be relentless. And if they continue to come, I will continue to respond. I can't answer why the ones that have already made these [accusations]…I can't tell you what their motivation is, other than to try to stop Herman Cain."
Cain made a similar remark on Fox News the day after the allegations surfaced. And he turned out to be right – just a few days later Sharon Bialek held her press conference accusing him of groping her in 1997.
What would prompt Cain to make these predictions? Maybe it's cynicism. Maybe he honestly believes he's such a threat to these powerful anti-business forces — the Democratic Machine, as he called it last night — that they'll continue to frame him with manufactured sexual harassment allegations (including ones that were filed against him more than a decade ago by some apparently prophetic opponents to Cain's future White House bid). Maybe that's it. But the comments come off as a clumsy attempt to preemptively attack specific allegations that he expects to drop sometime soon. And that certainly doesn't inspire a lot of confidence about how Cain would fare in a general election.


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That's what Barack Obama said on Friday when he ceded the podium in the White House briefing room to Bill Clinton. In the New York Post today, I analyze this rather singular moment:
The event gobsmacked the political class. On Twitter, ABC News political director Amy E. Walter wrote, "Obama just ceded the podium to Clinton. This. Is. Awesome." Christina Bellantoni of the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call used the same punctuation trope: "This is Un. Real."
Washington froze in wonder at this momentary trip into the past. The sheer strangeness of the sight of Clinton alone at that podium crystallized the sense that the American political system (or more specifically, the Democratic party) had spun out of control over the course of the week.


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RALEIGH, NC (NC State) -– Coach Tom O'Brien, who has overseen the Wolfpack football program for six years, has been relieved of his duties at NC State, Director of Athletics Deborah A. Yow announced today.
She will meet with the media at 5 p.m. today (Sunday, Nov. 25) on the Curtis and Jacqueline Dail Club level of the C. Richard Vaughn Towers at Carter-Finley Stadium.
"Coach O'Brien's service to NC State over the last six years has been sincerely appreciated by Wolfpack Nation," stated Yow. "We especially appreciate his attention toward NCAA rules compliance, a value that will continue to be held by NC State. We wish him well in future pursuits."
O'Brien compiled a 22-26 ACC record and was 11-19 against ACC Atlantic Division opponents (1-14 on the road and 9-5 at home).
Against Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams, O'Brien's Wolfpack was 32-35.
His overall record in six years was 40-35, which included eight wins against Football Championship Series (FCS) opponents. Among the six seasons, there was one winning ACC record, 5-3, in 2010 and a final national ranking at #25 the same year.
"I appreciate the opportunity to have coached at North Carolina State University and I feel that the program is in a better place now than when I started," said O'Brien. "I'm proud of the young men that I have coached here, for their accomplishments on the field and in the classroom. Wolfpack football is as sound academically as it's ever been with a [single year] APR of 990 to be reported this spring. I appreciate all of my coaches and wish them the best and I look forward to life after football."
Coach Dana Bible, Offensive Coordinator, will serve as interim head coach for the upcoming bowl game. All assistants have been retained to continue bowl preparations and will have the opportunity to pursue positions with the new head coach.
A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW) — Senior forward Keith Rendleman's 23 points and 15 rebounds helped push UNCW past Hampton, 61-60, to win the Wilmington Division of the Nations of Coaches Classic at Trask Coliseum Sunday afternoon.
The Seahawks, who remained perfect at home with a 3-0 mark, evened their record at 3-3. The Pirates (0-5) dropped their fifth straight game and remain winless on the year after surrendering a slim one-point lead with 1:37 remaining in the game.
UNCW was led offensively by Rendleman's double-double, the 24th of his career and second of the season. Sophomore guard Freddie Jackson came through late as he contributed seven of his 12 points in the second half.
The Pirates followed the lead of senior center David Bruce who totaled 13 points before fouling out in the second half. They also had a huge contribution from their bench, who outscored the Seahawks bench, 23-9.
In the first meeting between the two programs since the 1973-74 season, Hampton maintained a slight advantage before a layup by UNCW's sophomore guard Freddie Jackson and two free throws from Rendleman at the 12-minute mark gave the Seahawks their first lead of the second half at 43-42.
The Pirates continued to battle back as senior guard Jasper Williams drained his third three-pointer of the game to extend their lead to 49-45 with 8:16 remaining in the game. The Seahawks gave one last push as junior forward Shane Reybold put in his only basket of the game and Jackson added a fast break layup to give the Seahawks one last lead at 61-60 and 62 seconds on the clock. This would be the eighth and final lead change as the Seahawk defense would dig in and not allow the Pirates to get off a shot before the buzzer sounded.
In the opening half, behind transition baskets by Jackson and Rendleman, the Seahawks bolted out to a 5-0 lead just 1:53 into the contest. That lead would grow to 10-4 following a three-pointer by Chris Dixon at the 16-minute mark. That triple would be the last field goal for the Seahawks as Hampton fashioned a 10-0 run over the next 7:14 to take a 17-10 lead on a jumper by David Bruce, who finished with a team-high 13 points off the bench.
UNCW climbed back into the game and drew even at 22-all on a three-pointer from Jackson, but HU would score seven of the final 10 points of the half and carry a 29-25 lead into the intermission of a buzzer-beating three by Ramon Mercado.
GAME NOTES: This was only the fourth meeting all-time between UNCW and Hampton … The Seahawks won the last meeting between these two teams 86-76 back in the 1973-74 season … UNCW now holds a 3-1 record against Hampton … The Seahawks used their fifth starting lineup in six games this year … Rendleman extended his streak of scoring in double figures to 18 games (longest active in CAA) … UNCW set season-highs in Free Throws made (21) and attempted (39) … The game featured five ties and eight lead changes.
GREENSBORO, NC (ACC) -– North Carolina's Jonathan Cooper has been awarded the 2012 Jacobs Blocking Trophy, Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford announced Sunday. In doing so, Cooper, becomes the first North Carolina player to receive the Jacobs Trophy since 1988.
The Jacobs Blocking Trophy has been awarded annually since 1953 to the player voted the most outstanding blocker in the ACC by a poll of the league's head coaches and defensive coordinators. The trophy is given in memory of William P. Jacobs, who served as president of Presbyterian College from 1935 to 1945. The trophy will be presented at the ACC's Night of Legends event which will be held this Friday (6 pm) at the Charlotte Convention Center as part of festivities held around the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game.
Cooper, a 6-3, 295-pound senior from Wilmington, N.C., was the runaway winner with a total of 29 points far outdistancing Clemson senior center Dalton Freeman (8) and North Carolina junior tackle James Hurst (6) to capture the 59th ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy. No trophy was given in 1996. In all, 13 different ACC offensive linemen received votes in the balloting, but Cooper was named as the top choice on all but two ballots.
A four-year starter for North Carolina at guard and 2nd-team All-ACC selection in 2010 and 2011, Cooper last week became the first Tar Heel to be named a finalist for the prestigious Outland Trophy. He set a school record for games started yesterday when he started against Maryland, his 47th career start. Cooper has twice been honored as the ACC's Offensive Lineman of the Week this year for his play against Miami (Oct. 13) and NC State (Oct. 27). This year he has averaged a 90 percent grade and posted 10 or more knockdown blocks in nine of 12 contests.
"This is a tremendous honor for Jonathan," said North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora. "Coop is a tremendous player. He's very athletic, he moves his feet like a tight end and can be dominant at the point of attack. I told our coaching staff that we should be happy we were able to coach him for one year because you might not ever see another player like him. He's that special.
"I've learned from him this year and our team has benefitted from his leadership and service. As good a player as he is on the field, he's even a better person off the field."
Cooper helped lead a North Carolina offensive line which paved the way for an offense to be ranked 11th nationally scoring offense, averaging a school-best 40.6 points per game. UNC also ranks 17th nationally in total offense, averaging 485.6 yards a game, the best in school history.
He becomes the eighth North Carolina player to be named a recipient of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, but the first in 24 years since former Tar Heel center Jeff Garnica captured the 1988 Trophy. Other UNC winners include Ron Wooten (1980), Ken Huff (1974), Ron Rusnak (1972), Geoff Hamlin (1971), Eddie Kesler (1964) and Jim LeCompte (1961).


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Acclaimed American coloratura mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux sings a selection of fiery and virtuosic arias, supported by leading Baroque specialist Nicholas McGegan. He completes this program of eighteenth century works with intriguing and colorful music, including Handel's brilliant Concerto Grosso in G and Haydn's Military Symphony with its striking use of wind band and percussion.
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"You wear the hat, the hat doesn't wear you." So that's been said before, but attaining signature style — what experienced hatters and style icons have — isn't simple. How do you make a hat your own? Let us break down the basics for you.
Know your size and shape. Just like a well fitted suit or hip hugging jeans, a hat must fit you well and match your features. To truly know which hat is for you, you must try on, try on, try on. Be conscious of your head size (does this hat fit just right or is it too loose?) and face shape (does this hat make my face look too narrow? too round?). Try on all types of hats to see what works best for you. Don't have a Goorin Bros. Hat Shop near you? You can simply get sizing and fit tips via our web customer service. You can also check out our handy Mr. Fitsall Hat Fit Guide for more tips.
Go outside of your comfort zone. Donning a hat is a bold fashion choice and even then you'll find yourself gravitating towards the same hat you've been throwing on for years (maybe months or weeks if you're a hat novice). Although it's good to get comfy with your hat (we explain this in the next bit), there's a fine line between comfort and playing it safe, the latter which we're not about to advocate.
Outside of your comfort zone is where the magic happens. You never know if the high crown fedora really transforms you into Humphrey Bogart, or if the straw floppy turns you into a Jane Birkin bombshell type until you explore the unknown territory during your hat venture. Hats are versatile and come in so many different shapes, styles and colors, so why limit yourself to the same ol'? Experiment with any hat that piques your interest and, even if one doesn't work for you, it brings you one step closer to discovering and uncovering your signature style.
Kathleen Murillo of Inspirafashion wears a Goorin Bros. outback & western hat.
After you've found your signature hat, wear it in. By that we mean become best buds with your new statement piece. Like a good pair of shoes, you want your hat to look not so brand new. Wear it often and get comfy with it, until you find that you can easily throw it on in the morning and not think twice.
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I ordered a Kreitler flywheel from them. The box broke open in transit. The UPS driver leaned the box up against the door to protect the broken seal, so clearly had noticed it. The flywheel was a little scuffed (no big deal) but the drive belt was missing. I talked to UPS who sent a driver to examine the packaging. There wasn't anything to see because all it was just an open box - the problem was that the box was open when it came to me - so they "resolved" the complaint - meaning they closed it without doing anything.
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July 8 (Bloomberg) -- Webb Simpson takes a two-stroke lead over Troy Kelly into the final round of the PGA Tour's Greenbrier Classic.
Simpson, who fired a 5-under-par 70 yesterday, finished the first 54 holes at 14-under 196, followed by Kelly, who shot an 8-under 62 for 198 at Old White TPC Course at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
The field is playing the weekend rounds without Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson, both of whom missed the cut.
"When he's not lurking around on Saturdays and Sundays, it makes it a little easier I think for other guys," Simpson said, referring to Woods.
Ken Duke, J.B. Homes and Charlie Beljan share third place with an 11-under 199 and Ted Potter Jr. follows one stroke back.
Kelly has returned to tournament play following hip-replacement surgery in September 2010.
"For me to just play this game at a high level, I had to go get it done," Kelly said.
Woods and Mickelson both missed the two-round cut for the first time together in the same tournament.
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October 02 2009 12:00PM
Oh sure, the puck hasn't even touched the ice yet for the Little Team That Can (And Will)™. But that's never stopped the writers here at OilersNation from putting on their prognostication (I had to look it up) hats to determine how things are going to shake out this season.
Do you see what I see, edition VII
Jason Gregor
October 01 2009 03:21PM
Finally the NHL season officially begins tonight, and one of the classiest players to ever play, Joe Sakic, will be honoured in Colorado. It still bothers me that the Avs raised Ray Bourque's jersey when he only played there for two years, but Sakic is a no-brainer and that is a ceremony I'm gonna watch.
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October 01 2009 01:52PM
There have been many occasions during the preseason where we have watched our beloved Oilers play some less than inspired hockey. Remembering the absolute collapse down the stretch last year, we have this sickly feeling from time to time deep down in the pit of our stomach. No, it isn't the morning Colt 45-old pizza combination wreaking havoc on our nervous system. It's these ding dang Oilers and their lack of identity or fire.
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September 30 2009 12:30PM
It's become a tradition: every year at OilersNation (and at our sister sites FlamesNation and CanucksArmy), our writers and commenters pick their stars — that one player who they will praise without end no matter what — and their goats — their yearly whipping-boy; he who can do no good for the season.
It's Coming From Quinn, But…
Jonathan Willis
September 29 2009 09:04PM
A lot of the things being said around training camp the last few weeks could easily have come from former coach Craig MacTavish. Let's look at what Quinn has stressed in his press conferences over that time span.


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Glass jars can be reused in a wide variety of ways from storage to crafts, but first you will want to remove the label. This is a guide about removing labels from glass jars.
Read and rate the best solutions below by giving them a "thumbs up".
I paint glass jars and find at times the labels are nearly impossible to remove without using chemicals. I found a much easier way and it's far less frustrating. Peel as much of the paper label off as possible, then fill the jar with water and place in the microwave until the water boils. Between the steam released from the water inside microwave and the heated water against the glass the label adhesive then scrapes right off. However, be very careful of the hot liquid inside!
By Tracey V. from Santa Rosa Beach, FL
I do not remember where I learned this, but I am so glad I did. This tip has always worked for me. The easiest way to remove labels and sticker residue from glass jars is as follows:
Not only did you avoid spending money on some sort of cleaner, you also got to play with your food!
By Anip from Social Circle, GA
You can make a Goo Gone alternative that works very well (and doesn't smell as gross) by mixing two parts vegetable oil with one part baking soda. The oil loosens the glue, and the baking soda acts as a gentle abrasive to wipe it away. Rinse with hot water and that's it!
Recently I did a project and needed to remove the sticky glue from plastic bottles. I tried soaking them in alcohol, but that didn't work. I tried lotion (this works with spray adhesive when it is on your hands). I finally tried some plain dish soap and Oxiclean. None of these helped at all.
I did not want to mar the surface so I took some WD40 and a soft cloth. I put the WD40 on the cloth, and gently rubbed until all the sticky glue was gone. I then washed my bottles and dried them to use for my craft.
By GEM from VA
In my quest to reclaim a Mason jar (specifically Classico pasta sauce jars) I needed to soak off the labels. I submerged the jars in hot water and let them sit until the paper was easy to pull off. The best part with the Classico jars is that the glue they use is also water soluble! So I was able to remove the glue with hot soapy water. With other jar, I removed the glue with Goo Gone and a paper towel. I was amazed at how well this worked!
By Laurel from Port Orchard, WA
It's easy to remove labels from glass jars by taking a bit of cooking oil and slathering it on the jar's label. Let it sit undisturbed overnight and it should slide right off.
By Pommy [1]
Just soak the jar in hot water, remove what you can, and use steel wool on the rest. It doesn't scratch the glass and you don't have to use chemicals. It's a win, win.
By robdbeal
Slightly sand surface of label with sandpaper. Spray with WD-40. Label will come off easily. If not, put napkin on label and saturate with the WD-40. Let sit for as long as necessary.
By Lonnie from Chatsworth, CA
Do you like to save glass jars to reuse as storage, but sometimes have problems removing the labels? Using a razor blade or what I use is a razor box cutter, slice large sections of the label. Soak in hot soapy water until label is saturated. Scrape off sections of the label with a scraper or an old plastic supermarket members card. If you slice the sections on the label too small, it will be harder to scrape off.
Some labels have a plastic coating on them and are hard to remove. By cutting sections of the label with a razor blade, breaks the plastic seal and allows the water to penetrate the paper under the plastic. This makes it easier to remove.
By mkymlp from NE PA
I made an alarming discovery today quite by accident. I am an compulsive recycler so I save all my spaghetti sauce jars. I use the same brand all the time so they match. Yes I use them for drinking for hubby and me. I have decent glasses but these jars are sturdy.
A few weeks ago one of our sons went grocery shopping with DH, and was helping him put things away. He didn't know where the jars of sauce went so he stuck them on the door of the fridge.
Since I am also frugal with time and effort I left them there. I got one out today to use and found that the label was loose. It only took seconds to remove. Yea! I had been placing them in the sink with a wet cloth around them till it soaked loose. Sometimes it would take hours. I'll be keeping them in the fridge from now on. An overnight stay in the fridge might work for any jar labels you have.
Source: My son Steve who didn't want to "lose" Mom's spaghetti sauce.
By MartyD from Houston, TX
The best way I have found to get rid of sticker/label residue is a few drops of olbas oil. It slips off with a gentle scrape of the dull side of a knife.
By MaryH38 [1]
Soak glass jars in hottest water that your faucet will allow. Make sure labels are completely submerged. If there is more than one label that can't be submerged rotate the jar until labels are peeling off on their own. Once this is done, wash the jar inside and out and let it dry completely. Use acetone (found in or as nail polish remover) with an old rag or cotton and wipe away adhesive. Just dab acetone on the rag or cotton. It doesn't take much. Wash the jar again to make sure all adhesive and streaks are gone. Don't forget to wash your hands.
After removing the label, left over glue on jars can be removed using charcoal lighter fluid. It works better than anything I have found.
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How do I remove label glue from bottles?
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By wendy02/23/2010
You can try scraping off what you can with your fingernail, then using fingernail polish remover. Or, another trick I have learned is to use lighter fluid. Again, scrape off what you can, then rub the area with a cotton ball soaked in lighter fluid. Comes right off!
By Kat [7]10/15/2008
I usually use WD-40; spray it on, let it sit, peel the label off, wipe any residue with a paper towel, then wash them all in soapy water. Looks like more steps than it is. I have even used it to successfully remove sticker residue inside pricey leather shoes with no ill aftereffects. Good luck!
How do I remove beer bottle labels?
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By Judi [17]06/11/2008
I don't know why they would be any different from any other bottle label. I fill bottles and jars with water. lay them on their sides with the label down in a sink full of water, and soak for as long as needed. Sometimes the glue is stubborn so I use a bit of Goo Gone on the last of it.
So how does everyone remove the digital writing, sell-by dates, etc. from the tops of jars? It's fairly easy to get if off the glass with a dry brush scrub. What I'm talking about is the caps. I have tried lots of things. Alcohol did not work.
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I have used hairspray (also removes ink from clothes). Then there is Goof Off... a good little can product to keep around as it can do many "remove" jobs. Good luck!
I have a Yankee Candle jar that held a large candle. I got the label peeled off, but I'm still trying to remove the glue. Any ideas? I've tried soaking and scrubbing, but some of it's still there.
By Katheryne
By Robyn [369]04/10/2013
Have you tried the acetone in nail polish remover or WD 40?
I have some cute little mustard jars that I would like to use but first I need to remove the information that is painted directly on the glass. Does anyone know how to remove it?
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By grammy (Guest Post)10/09/2006
Pure acetone. Put some on a rag or paper towel, and wipe it off. That simple
I have a container that once had a candle in it. The candle is gone and I peeled off the label. But how do I get the remaining glue off?
By Flyingbug from Los Angeles, CA
By mikayla downs12/02/2014
I have used peanut butter, just spread a thin layer on the sticky residue, and then use hot water to rinse it off after about 5 minutes, you may have to use soap and water to get the oil off from the peanut butter.


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There's already been a lot of talk this spring about the veteran leadership on the Arizona Diamondbacks' roster, but there's also a lot of interest in the crop of rising young stars that could carry a lot of the load. One of those young stars is left-handed pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Skaggs was originally drafted by the Angels in 2009 as the 40th overall pick but was sent to Arizona in 2010 as part of the Dan Haren trade. Skaggs started to make his mark in the Majors last season, and he's ready to drop the long bus rides and travel of Triple-A altogether.
"Oh no it was definitely motivating," he said of sticking with the D-backs. "The Major Leagues is a lifelong dream, so nothing gets better than that. I'm coming in confident this year based off my starts from last year."
The 21-year-old had six starts with the Diamondbacks last season and finished with a 1-3 record and a 5.83 ERA. In the minor leagues he's 27-17 with a 2.98 ERA.
"I learned a lot of things," said Skaggs on Friday after their workout. "It was a stepping stone in my career and I know that I have the confidence to know that I'm able pitch in the big leagues and succeed in the big leagues, so I'm excited."
There's also some speculation as to who is going to take that fifth spot in the starting rotation. Skaggs isn't the only one with big league experience, an above average arm and a competitive nature.
"It's going to be good. Me and (Patrick) Corbin are really good friends and I know Randall (Delgado) is a good pitcher, so it's going to be exciting. I'm just going to go out there and show them what I got."
Corbin, who is also a lefty, has 107 innings to Skaggs' 29 and 22 appearances to Tyler's six at the Major League level. Corbin was also impressive the second time he was called up from Triple A Reno for Arizona last season in a relief role.
Delgado is another young player, and he arrived from the Braves this off season in the Justin Upton trade. The right-handed pitcher just turned 23 on February 9th, and has spent parts of the previous two seasons in the majors. In his time there he compiled a 3.95 ERA over 127.2 innings with 94 strikeouts.
Skaggs also mentioned the addition of veteran righty Brandon McCarthy from the A's, yet another solid starter vying for a spot. "I'm just getting to know McCarthy and he's a really good guy, so it's exciting."
The 29-year-old McCarthy has made 153 major league appearances in his career with over 650 innings pitched.
"It's a phenomenal starting staff. I'd like to put our staff up against any other starting staff in the big leagues. It's going to be an interesting year," said Skaggs. "The good thing is that we're all really close friends."
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DeBakey quotes Robert M. Ball, President Kennedy's commissioner of Social Security, who said that the architects of Medicare saw it and subsequent insurance for children as incremental steps toward national health care. He said he was "astonished" to learn this. He shouldn't have been because "progressives" always think government and academia are smarter and more capable than any individual or profession.
Seeing clearly the arguments that would be made in favor of Obamacare, DeBakey said, "I have traveled the globe to developed and undeveloped countries with both democratic and communistic governments ... and I can state unequivocally that I have not observed any 'universal health system' or other state-operated medical system that functions in a highly satisfactory manner or provides high-quality care to all the people all the time. In all such countries, there are long delays for any form of high-technology care -- sometimes with fatal consequences. In fact, rationing of care is a prominent feature of all these systems."
DeBakey was a humanitarian who believed "health care is too critical for the welfare of the people to be held hostage by the politically motivated or the profit minded. Herein lies the societal challenge: the need for accepting the desirability of some form of national health care, along with the willingness to pay for it, but avoiding its administration and total control by an ultimately rigid and unwieldy governmental or insurance industry bureaucracy."
This is the Republican challenge. If Obamacare is struck down, Republicans should have a substitute proposal ready that embodies their principles, gets passed by a Republican Congress and signed by a Republican president in 2013.
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