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Brandon Webb outduels Adam Wainwright, Diamondbacks edge Cardinals
Saturday, September 8, 2007
PHOENIX -- Brandon Webb was good enough, and his bullpen was better.
Webb outpitched Adam Wainwright to earn his 15th victory, and the Arizona relievers blanked the Cardinals in the final three innings in the Diamondbacks' 4-2 victory Friday night.
The win, coupled with San Diego's loss at Colorado, boosted Arizona's NL West lead to two games over the Padres. The Cardinals, meanwhile, dropped to .500 and missed a chance to move into a first-place tie in the NL Central.
"We've played this game a few times this year," Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said, "this type of game."
Webb (15-10), who had lost his last two after winning six in a row, gave up two runs, including Jim Edmonds' solo homer, on four hits in six innings. He fanned five and walked four.
After Tony Pena pitched a scoreless seventh, Brandon Lyon escaped big trouble in the eighth and Jose Valverde pitched the ninth for his major league-best 43rd save in 50 chances.
Eric Byrnes was 2-for-4 including a double that drove in the tying run from first in Arizona's two-run sixth. The Diamondbacks went on to score the go-ahead run when second baseman Aaron Miles tripped on what should have been the inning-ending double play.
Jeff Salazar started the inning with a walk from Wainwright, who lost for the first time in five starts.
After Salazar walked, Mark Reynolds reached on an infield single despite a diving stop by shortstop David Eckstein. Chris Young bounced to Miles in what might have been a double play, but the second baseman tripped just before he got to the bag and couldn't get the throw off to first. Byrnes scored to put Arizona up 3-2.
Miles knew he had to move quickly to double up the speedy Young.
"I got in a hurry," he said. "I was trying to set up my feet to throw as I was stepping on the base, and I just kind of got chopped up."
Wainwright (13-10) gave up three runs, two earned, on six hits in six innings
"I thought he pitched well enough to win," St. Louis manager Tony La Russa said. "He was up against a tough guy in Webb. We couldn't do much with him."
Wainwright blamed himself.
"I threw it pretty good, but I was given a lead against Brandon Webb, one of our game's best, and I blew it," Wainwright said. "That's the bottom line. I'm really feeling I got punched in the stomach. I feel I let the team down because we needed that win right now."
The Cardinals threatened to tie in the eighth when Albert Pujols led off with a double and moved to third when Edmonds flew out to center. But after Chris Duncan walked, Lyon struck out Russell Branyan, then Yadier Molina bounced out to short to end the inning.
"For him to get out of that situation, I think that right there was the key to the game," Byrnes said. "Brandon Lyon is a tough guy. He's been a huge part of our success this year."
Tony Clark's home run in the eighth off Ryan Franklin made it 4-2.
The Diamondbacks scored an unearned run in the second when Augie Ojeda, starting in place of injured Orlando Hudson at second, singled with two outs. Branyan fielded Webb's high chopper at third but threw wildly past first.
Ojeda scored from first. Right fielder Rick Ankiel threw wide of the plate past Molina. With the catcher in the way, Ojeda leaped over him to touch the plate.
Edmonds' 10th home run of the season, with one out in the fourth, tied it at 1-1.
Pujols' two-out RBI single brought home Miles from third to give St. Louis a 2-1 lead in the fifth. Miles reached on a bunt single, was sacrificed to second by Eckstein, then advanced to third on Ankiel's ground out.
One night after homering twice and driving in seven runs, Ankiel was 1-for-4 before being replaced in a double switch in the seventh. Before the game, he spoke with a crowd of reporters about a published report that he had received human growth hormone shipments in 2004 from a pharmacy at the subject of an investigation for illegally distributing prescription medications.
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"Let's screw the old people, too" State attorney general Rob McKenna says his decision to join the GOP lawsuit seeking to strike down new U.S.
"Let's screw the old people, too"State attorney general Rob McKenna says his decision to join the GOP lawsuit seeking to strike down new U.S. health care legislation was finalized in a conference call with other Republican attorneys general Sunday night.
What a call that must have been.
AG 1: OK boys, here's our problem. This is a purely political lawsuit to get us all re-elected. What do we say to spin that?
McKenna: How about "I believe this new federal health care measure unconstitutionally imposes new requirements on our state and on its citizens."
AG 2: Good, good. But taxpayers are going to have to foot the hundreds of thousands of dollars in time and materials it's going to cost us to sue. What do we say to throw them off?
McKenna: Try "This unprecedented federal mandate, requiring all Washingtonians to purchase health insurance, violates the Commerce Clause and the 10th amendment of the US Constitution."
AG 3: Nice. We know it doesn't, but what's more important, being honest or being in office! We'll need more meaningless blather to snow them, though.
McKenna: Let's see, "I'm concerned that the measure unconstitutionally requires all Washingtonians to purchase health insurance."
AG 4: Perfect. That avoids the issue of the health care mandate protecting citizens through law. I mean, we all believe in the mandatory seat belt law, right? Same thing. We'd look like hypocrites! Anything we should add?
McKenna: Let's also say it "places an extraordinary burden on our state budget by requiring (your state here) to expand its Medicaid eligibility standards in violation of our state's rights guaranteed under the 10th amendment."
AG 5: States rights! Of course! Let's not be helping more old people just because it's the proper thing to do! McKenna, you're a great American!
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Erik Carlson is bringing a colonial interpretation of French cuisine to Bastille Café & Bar , emphasizing Haitian and other West Indian rhums on his
Erik Carlson is bringing a colonial interpretation of French cuisine to Bastille Café & Bar, emphasizing Haitian and other West Indian rhums on his new cocktail menu for the Parisian-style bistro.
"Stepping into a bar should be an adventure and an escape," Carlson is quoted as saying in a release.
Carlson -- a Slanted Door vet who developed the cocktail program for Moshi Moshi -- this month took over Bastille's bar management duties from Charles Veitch, who's headed to New York to tend bar for Daniel Humm's new restaurant at the NoMad hotel.
The new menu, launched last week, still includes Benedictine, Chartreuse and absinthe. But many of Carlson's drinks have a definite island tilt, including a bourbon cocktail accented by grapefruits and lemons; a rum and grapefruit punch and a Sherry Cobbler made from Jamaican rum, orange, Demerara sugar, bitters and seltzer.
The list also dips into Italy "to obsess over amaros and apertifs," Carlson explains.
In addition to writing the cocktail list, Carlson is working four bar shifts a week, with front bar assignments on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
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Canada Stocks Close Higher; Most Sector Up Led By Financials; Athabasca Oil Corporation Most Active
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Canadian stocks climbed higher on Tuesday continuing the uptrend that has seen the TSX climb more than 5% in October. Most sectors were higher led by Financials and Industrials while Metals and Mining were a drag on the broader markets.
Bank Stocks led the move higher on Tuesday as expectations that the Fed will continue to apply stimulus to the U.S. economy combined with signs of renewed strength in Canada's housing sector have pushed several bank stocks to record highs.
Athabasca Oil Corporation(ATH.TO)was the most active share on the TSX with no fresh specific stock news driving volume. The stock closed up 0.31 % with 7 million shares changing hands.


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Picking up where the electronically soaked Bionics EP left off, the genre meddling future dub imprint Studio Rockers busts through the speakers with another fine selection of bass drenched compositions!
For our next musical outing we've packed up the bags and headed stateside (San Francisco to be precise) enlisting the services of frequency welder Eskmo.
No stranger to the inner workings of a mixing desk, Eskmo has been crafting individually stamped music for many a year as a sound engineer.
Taking the lead on this 12" first up we have 'Willow Grail', laced up with scattering snares, haunting vocals and rib tickling low end bass making for an infectious journey into the sound, blurring the worlds of techno and dub with ease.
Next up 'Process' comes forth, driving kicks do battle whilst flutes as percrussion rides over head and that's all before the growling bass raises it's head...Toasting off the EP, slinging the vibes down, Eskmo unleashes 'Trudge' combining warming bass tones, acid stabs married with off kittle percussion and
glitchy edits.
Eskmo is Brendan Angelides, a producer and live performer who has been writing and performing music since 1999. He uses the alias Welder for his more chilled down tempo work.
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New Hampshire Inches Closer to Marriage Equality
Governor John Lynch asked for some changes before he signs the bill into law.
New Hampshire governor John Lynch, a Democrat, objected today to language in the same-sex marriage bill that was recently passed by the state legislature, but says he'll sign it into law if his changes are adopted. Lynch wants to ensure that churches won't be forced to conduct same-sex marriage ceremonies against their beliefs. The president of the New Hampshire Senate predicted they would "act quickly" to amend the bill, so it looks like the Granite State will soon enough become the sixth state to legalize gay marriage. [AP via Boston Globe]


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This guest article from YourTango was written by Amy Spencer.
My friend Kate was driving with her dad when he showed her what it really means to look on the bright side. It happened the day they got a flat tire and his face lit up.
"Oh good!" he said. "I've been meaning to teach you how to change a flat tire and now we have the perfect opportunity!"
Yes, that's one of the most positive reactions to a car breakdown I've ever heard. But it's also a perfect example of how much power we have over our point of view. Our happiness isn't really about the situation we find ourselves in, but about how we see our situation. Our perspective is everything. No matter how rough a day we have or how hard a year has been, there is always a different way to look at it. And if you want to be happier right now?
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Previous Loan DetailsQuan operates a food stall business to earn her living. She is a previous borrower, and her previous loan enabled her to increase her sales and earn a higher income to support her family. She would like to request a new loan in order to continue her current business of selling bread and pork f... More from Quan's previous loan »
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I moved into a condo about June of last year , was told that the plumbing to my unit and the unit below mine was replaced in early 2003 due to some pipes bursting (the complex was built in 1975, so I was told the original piping was cast iron, but the replaced pipes could be other material -- when the bathtub faucet is turned on after a long rest period, the water comes out a little grayish in the tub -- maybe the results of soldered joints). Even though I have relatively new piping, when I moved in, the draining was a little slow, but not that noticeable. And when I moved in, I applied a fine mesh screen to catch most hair from going down the drain. However, over the months, the draining has gotten slower to the point where after I'm done showering in the tub, it take at least 5 minutes for the standing water (about an inch or so) to drain completely. I've talked with the other tenants, one told me it's probably hair /gunk build up and to try to stick a hanger down there to get rid of the possible hair ball blockage. However, because the draining doesn't start slowing down until the water has been on for a few minutes, maybe that indicates the problem is further down the piping. I've read other threads on slow draining, but am not that knowledgeable about the piping, Any one's comments on what might be the cause of the slow drainage is much appreciated. Thanks a bunch!
Thanks k2 -- sorry about the confusion. I mentioned the gray water as a side note... My main question was what could be causing the slow drainage in my tub. Thanks for your suggestions-- I've taken a look at my tub drain, it has a removable drain cover. I removed this cover, and can see the bottom of a small "u" bend if I look straight down the drain. I have attempted to put a "small hook" bend on the end of a hanger, and have tried to push this extended wire into the drain with caution, am worried about it getting stuck at some point. The auger idea sounds much better, as working with a makeshift hanger may not be the best thing to use when one doesn't know what she is doing. I'll try that next, as the hanger wasn't fruitful...
Thanks again. :-)
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The business of… beauty pageants
When televised media teams-up with famous corporate moguls and supermodel-like beauties, it's a business proposition that simply can't lose.
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And speaking of bathing beauties, Lebanon's Rima Fakih is in good company. The country hosts its own pageant every year, worth thousands in prize money and perhaps more in influence. Miss Lebanon takes home a tidy 70 million Lebanese pounds in cash – about $46,000 – along with a new car, jewelry, and a grab bag full of nice perks, not the least of which is a network of very influential friends.
Make no mistake: beauty and pageantry is big business in the Levant as well. The official Miss Lebanon Committee has "sole right to organize all the official beauty contests and elections in Lebanon," according to their official website. And winning the crown catapults Miss Lebanon into the upper echelons of high society.
The pageant's head, Antoine Maksoud, directs more than 140 similar events all over the world. He is also the General Counsel of LBC, the country's first private television station; that may explain the media-savvy work behind each new incarnation of the event. The pageant's organizers have experimented with a reality-TV theme for the event, during which viewers were invited to vote for their favorite candidate. In another year, the pageant was conducted as an extended series of "gala nights," each hosted by a former winner. It seems the collaborative efforts of televised media, corporate moguls, and bathing beauties is a successful equation.
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On Sunday, The Seattle Times ran a front-page expose about veterans who are being denied health-care benefits. Reported in collaboration with public radio's Northwest News Network, the piece showed how a soldier's indiscretion, often drug or alcohol abuse, can have big consequences. It's a noteworthy story, which is why Seattle Weekly also delved into the matter four years ago.
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Extensive scientific literature, dating back years, points to the relationship between PTSD, substance abuse, and other behavioral problems. Dr. Andrew Saxon, director of the addiction program at VA Puget Sound, points to one 1987 study in The New England Journal of Medicine which found that men with PTSD, including Vietnam veterans, were five times as likely to abuse drugs as others, and nearly twice as likely to be alcoholics. Describing the classic PTSD symptoms, he says those afflicted might have "unpleasant, unbidden memories, they might have nightmares, their heart might start to race, or they might react physiologically and physically to something in the environment like loud noises. You can imagine if you have those symptoms, it's easy to reach for alcohol or obtain other drugs that temporarily help you cope."
Captain Robert Koffman, acting director of psychological health for Navy Medicine, affirms that PTSD often brings with it other medical disorders like substance abuse. "Self-medication is typically what we see," he says.
So it's not just that these soldiers are being denied benefits; they're being denied health care needed to deal with problems they may have because of their service in the military. This is galling to some military observes, like Colby Vokey, a retired lieutenant colonel who once supervised Marine Corps defense attorneys along the West Coast.
Vokey told SW: "We send the soldier to Iraq. We break him. We have an obligation, at least, to fix him."
The Seattle Times and the Northwest News Network brought home the impact that not doing so can have. They found one veteran who camped out in the woods after being denied care from a Veterans Affairs facility. He was grappling with PTSD, drug abuse and suicidal tendencies.
Another compelling case was that of a sergeant denied benefits despite winning a Bronze Star for his bravery. The case recalled a soldier we profiled, Mark Siegel. He was kicked out of the military, his benefits thrown up in the air, despite receiving a Purple Heart for injuries suffered during an IED explosion.
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Math is NOT a Waste of Time
Susan Jacoby, a former columnist for the New York Times, raises awareness of scientific and mathematic depravity in the female community in her article "When Bright Girls Decide That Math is 'a Waste of Time.'" Jacoby believes adolescent girls avoid advanced science and math courses because of stereotypes and "cultural expectations" that society places on women (282). Throughout the article, Jacoby tries to educate parents and women of the lost opportunities girls inflict on themselves so that parents and teachers can decrease the learning gap between boys and girls in the math and science fields. Jacoby believes that parents need to push their daughters to break the barriers and add more science and math classes to their school schedules so that they do not become as "intellectually handicap" as earlier generations.
I agree that girls need to continue their education in the math and science fields and that society acts as an influential factor in what classes females take. However, I think the lack of females in advanced science and math classes has no definitive reason. Researchers constantly develop theories to try to pinpoint the exact reason girls drop advanced math and science classes. Some of these theories state boys do better in math and science because of genetics. Others say that girls have emotional issues that disallow them to achieve in math. Whatever the reason, parents need to start focusing on their daughters' involvement in advanced science and math classes.
To connect with the audience, Jacoby introduces Susannah, a 16-year-old straight A high school student, and her parents (282). Susannah decides to drop her math and science courses from her high school schedule because she plans to major in art or history. Susannah's parents do not mind their daughter dropping two of the most important subjects in school (282).
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Let me explain, lol! We are going on our annual skiing trip this weekend with several other couples- who happen to be family. None of which, except my sis-in-law, know I'm pg and I don't plan on announcing it until we hear the hb in 2 more weeks (I'll be 9 wks then). The idea has been brought up for us to do a zipline while we are there. I have done one before and I can't think of any real danger to the baby, but I was just curious what you ladies thought. I would love to ski, but don't want to chance a fall on the slopes. We live on the east coast and the slopes are prone to ice. Any thoughts?
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I zip lined in mexico at 14wks. The only scary part was when they catch you at the end and they knew I was pg so they were very careful with me. My daughter is fine....but I was very worried about doing it. The consent I signed said that if I was over 3 months pregnant that they would allow me to do it, so I did. Hard decision!
I'd do it this early in pregnancy!
I'd be one of the "chickens" hanging out by the fire.
SassySandwich (34) El Hubbster (35) Kiddo Von Firstborn [boy] (10.22.07 - 8lb, 9oz. 20in.) Squeakeroo [girl] (09.23.11 - 8lb, 1oz. 19in.)
I wouldn't.
If for no other reason than the baby does not need a rush of adreneline coursing through it just for entertainment.
Yea, I wouldn't. The thing is you can always zipline after the baby is born but you'll never forgive yourself if something happened to the baby.
L+O= ^A^ ^H^ and our precious baby boy Elijah c-section baby due to footling breech. So thankful for him! <3
I say do it most people doing things like that don't even know they are pregnant this early in the game. I rode jetskis on the lake and rollercoasters and rides at amusement parks too.. when I was preggo
Wifey to J! Mommy to Kylie(11) and Gannon(5) and Kynleigh born 10-13-11
go for it mama!! it'll be your last ride for a while!
Because you're still so early, and have done it before there's no danger to you or the babe.
You need to tuck in your legs pretty tightly. I don't recall how much that hurt my abs, but I've heard mixed things about doing crunches. You're probably fine, but maybe call your doctor to confirm.
Ask your doctor. Being pregnant is temporary, there's always time in life to do the stuff that you limit during this time. I'd sip hot chocolate by the fire.
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The Vatican bank published its accounts for the first time on Tuesday in a new drive for transparency as Pope Francis plans a major overhaul.
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Former Pope Benedict has denied that he tried to cover up sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests, in his first direct published comments since he stepped down.
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These curtains were ordered for our living room space. We have 10 foot ceilings, so these couldn't have been a more perfect fit. The texture of the curtains brings much needed life to our room and the sheen of them is just right. They are a rich velvet and do not look "cheesy" at all. Even my husband likes them, which is saying a lot. They are quite heavy, so a sturdy curtain rod is a must. If you are thinking of getting these, just do it. They are absolutely beautiful.
srstarling from KansasCity,MO, 06/04/2015
I was expecting a little heavier weight and stiffer. They almost have the look of ultra suede.
2marguerite from Bellingham,wa, 06/04/2015
I love these drapes! Great quality at an even better price.
pickypurchaser2012 from Midwest, 06/04/2015
I love, love, love these curtains. I now have them in every room! They are excellent quailty for the price.
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Great drapes for the price! Thank you half price drapes for providing such an amazing selection of products.
allporju from LasVegas,NV, 06/04/2015
I ordered the wrong length (so re-ordered in the correct length). Very soft, heavy with a nice lining and very good top binding. There is good interfacing on the back at the top so it will hold it's shape and large tabs for the rod.
anonymous5642 from St.Louis,MO, 06/04/2015
Great curtains - very soft, heavy in weight but not too heavy. Look much more expensive than they were - great deal. Color is just as pictured.
kelleypitt from Edmond,OK, 06/04/2015
We got these curtains for our formal living room. They are high quality and look great. We are happy with our purchase.
tnj2tnj2 from Akron,OH, 06/04/2015
I'm a designer and bought these drapes for myself. I would definitely recommend them to my clients. They are an extremely soft velvet and look great in my study.
mindy18 from Brooklyn,NY, 06/04/2015
These are absolutely beautiful. They look very rich and do a great job of blocking out the light. Love them!
tonyastar from Louisville,KY, 06/04/2015
These are thick, soft, light-blocking and uniform length. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they have back tabs!
peanutbutter123 from NorthCarolina, 06/04/2015
BEAUTIFUL medium grey velvet drapes, with white weighted lining. Truly blocks out all light and the room is quieter and warmer. I only wish that they came in wider widths so there would be fewer seams. Other than that I love them.
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Can't say enough good things about these curtains...they are luxurious and soft and the color is rich; just perfect. I purchased another set for my dining room.
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gorgeous so happy and great for blacking out sunlight as well
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This was my first major purchase with half price drapes and so I didn't know what to expect. The color of these curtains is spot on and I couldn't be happier. More importantly, you will not believe how SOFT this velvet is! They look so classy hanging in our Master Bedroom and they were not wrinkled a bit from being packaged up. They are also beautifully lined with a cream backing AND they are weighted at the bottom....something that I didn't expect. The description also does not mention the extra reinforced strip on the back of the rod pocket. I bet that you could put rod clips/hooks in there if you needed to. If you want a high-end and custom look, but don't want to pay the price, these curtains are the next best thing. They are gorgeous and they are stunning hanging on brushed nickel rods. Don't hesitate to purchase these. I have been pricing out custom curtains and I know what I am saying when I tell you that they are excellent quality at a supurb price!
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Drapes look fantastic - highly recommend for room darkening. Also work great to keep constant temperature in room. The color is dark silvery grey - just perfect. Love that they are pole pocket on top & easy to pleat when running a rod through the tabs in back.
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I wanted a high quality curtain without spending a fortune and these were perfect. I was surprised at how thick and luscious these curtains are. They keep out light and the summer heat! The grey color is just beautiful and works well with my style.
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I work nights, so my room needs to be dark in the daytime. These drapes block the light and look very glamorous while doing it. I bought them extra long to puddle on the floor, and they drape beautifully.
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They're drapes, so they really aren't going to be "used." They look and feel great and block out a ton of light. I had been searching for grey velvet drapes for months. I thought they would be easy to find but I was wrong. O.co carries them so I figured if they didn't work out, I could always return them. Thanksfully, they arrived and are just what I was lloking for. A little secret, if you google gery velvet drapes, you'll find a few online retialers who carry these exact drapes...the images they use are even the same. However, the other retailers charge up to 2X more or the cost is similisr but they charge a lot more for shipping. I'm 100% pleased with my purchase.
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Listen, these curtains are just fantastic! I am such a skeptic when I purchase things online, but these exceeded my expectations. I hung them in our bedroom; they have a nice weight to them, they block the light, they are soft and flowing. Curtains are just plain pricey, so these are a good value. Don't think you will be disappointed.
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What I want to do is put some money ($100 or so probably) into this bike so that I can ride it safely with them for the next couple of months. Then, next year, when they'll be ready for new bikes, I can upgrade with them to something that's more reasonable.
So, what I'm looking for are recommendations for specific component upgrades that will get me through 3-4 months with the. Specifically, I was thinking new brakes, slicker tires (instead of the knobbies that are on there), and, maybe some help with the gears/derailleur. I know that a lot of the parts on the bike may not be standard sizes, but, hopefully, I can at least get it to the point that I can comfortably shift at least the back gears and stop when needed.


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According to the Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, the core meaning of the word pie (or piece) in Celtic and later medieval Latin was twofold: a morsel which could be eaten with the fingers and which also contained some type of filling - in short, a pastry envelope. The ease by which these treats could be made in a simple medieval kitchen caused the pie to be an important part of British cooking. Of course, pie is enjoyed all over the world, and its place of origin is most often determined by its shape -... READ ON
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To start, a rhyme I remember from childhood: "A peanut sat on the railroad track, his heart was all a-flutter. The 5:15 came roaring by ... Choo choo! Peanut butter."
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Distance from Portland, ME to Salem, MA is 98Miles or 158 Km. You can get this distance about 1 hour 37 mins. If you want to planning travel with plane, you can get this distance about 41 mins .
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Feel like belly is small :/ 20 weeks
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I didn't even start showing until 18 weeks, and when I did, I just looked like a ate too much. I'm 33 weeks 5 days now and have only gained 12 lbs so far. You really won't start showing until the baby starts gaining weight (and thats a good thing). I know a girl who is 27 weeks and she is twice the size of me because she has gained too much weight already (her midwife pointed it out to her at 21 weeks). Don't fret (: Your ob tracks your weight gain and if you're doing something wrong, they will tell you.
Im on my 3rd, at 14 weeks and still look almost pre-pregnancy. I didnt show until almost 25 weeks with my first.
Kaylie Marie 12-18-07 7lbs12oz 21 inches
Rainbow Madelyn Grace 9-13-13 5lbs9oz 19inches
The belly will come in time and I think the best thing to do now ist enjoy the pregnancy and be happy that you still can do a lot if things because your belly is not in the way!!! I think at the end we will be happy that we had to carry a big belly just for a few months :-)
19 weeks with #2. I was way smaller with #1 but don't have pictures.
I am 30 weeks and my belly is like pp above. It really depends on your body type.
Me+DH= DD#1 6/15/13 + DD#2 9/7/14
"I sought the Lord and he answered me; He delivered me from all my fears" (Psalms 43:4)
I'm the exact same size as you and most days I look like I ate too much. But I feel like this week is the week I've really started to pop. Hopefully belly will round out nicely soon!
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A pitcher figured out how to conquer Coors Field, circa 2012. Unfortunately for the woeful Rockies, that somebody was wearing Oakland green and gold, not Colorado purple and black.
A's rookie right-hander Jarrod Parker taught a lesson in high-altitude pitching Thursday afternoon, throwing seven, crisp shutout innings as the A's beat the Rockies 8-2 before an announced paid crowd of 32,527 at Coors Field.
It was the Rockies' eighth straight defeat and they finished the homestand 0-6. They fell to 0-9 in interleague play, all the losses coming at home.
Which begs the question: Where does this team, with the third-worst record in the majors, go from here?
"You don't have a choice, you've got to keep playing, because they aren't going to stop the schedule for us," said right fielder Michael Cuddyer, who's become the club spokesman faced with the unpleasant task of explaining the latest loss.
"You have to go out and continue to work and try to put together quality games. Hopefully things turn, but you can't throw in the chips right now because the games are not going to stop."
Turning point. The Rockies went into a funk in the second inning when the A's touched starter Alex White with a double by Brandon Moss and a single by Kurt Suzuki, topped off by a throwing error by third baseman Jordan Pacheco on Adam Rosales's chopper. By the end of the the messy inning, the A's led 2-0.
On the mound. White left the game after just four innings and 83 pitches, his record falling to 2-5. Rockies trainer Keith Dugger visited White on the mound before the third inning to inspect a blister on the middle finger of White's right hand. White said after the game that the blister was a non-issue.
"Everything is fine," White said. "I knew that (manager) Jim Tracy was a little (worried) about it, but I'm not sure why they pulled me."
The A's reached White for four runs (two earned) on seven hits. White was not sharp, but Colorado's lackluster defense didn't do him any favors. Pacheco's off-target throw to first base was the first of three Colorado errors. Rookie catcher Wilin Rosario's passed ball in the third led to another unearned run.
Long reliever Guillermo Moscoso, who could be in line to join the rotation if Jeremy Guthrie struggles in his start Sunday in Detroit, kept the Rockies in the game. He pitched three scoreless innings, giving up two hits, walking two and striking out two. He loaded the bases with back-to-back walks in the sixth, but escaped by inducing Brandon Inge to pop-up to left.
Parker was a model of efficiency, pounding the strike zone and staying ahead in the count. He gave up just three hits — all singles — and walked one batter. Parker needed threw just 89 pitches, 60 of them strikes, as he cruised through the Rockies' lineup.
"He was able to change speeds on his fastball, and he had 94-95 (mph) when he wanted it," first baseman Tyler Colvin said. "He was able to throw a changeup and his off-speed stuff was good. He just came right at us and got strike one. It's easier to pitch when you've got 1-0 on hitters."
At the plate. Rockies second baseman Marco Scutaro, a possible trade candidate next month, hit a solo homer in the ninth. It was his fourth homer of the season. Scutaro's bat came alive during the homestand: 12-for-26 (.462) with two homers, two doubles, a triple and five RBIs.
Oakland first baseman Brandon Moss continued to pound Rockies pitching as if he were channeling Lou Gehrig and Albert Pujols. He hit a solo homer off Josh Roenicke in the ninth, pushing the lead to 6-0. In the three-game series, Moss batted 6-for-13 with four home runs, eight RBIs and five runs scored.
What it means. With 100 games remaining, the Rockies are 24-38, on pace to finish the season 63-99, which would be the worst record in franchise history.
Now the Rockies head for their longest road trip of the season, a 10-day, nine-game excursion that begins Friday night in Detroit, then goes through Philadelphia and Texas.
"It was a dreadful homestand, no question about it," manager Jim Tracy said. "There is a long road trip coming up, but hopefully some of the things that are not right will be much better when we come back."


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Winter in the Teton Mountain Range isn't for sissies. Sure, you can hibernate in your home for six months, wrapped in quilts and sipping hot cocoa (with marshmallows on top) but that would be defeating the purpose of living in Teton Valley. If you live here, you must embrace the winter, endure mud season and go wildly bonkers during our brief summer.
I have additional challenges during this season in the form of my sister who lives by Newport Beach and loves to send "winter" photos showing her shivering in 83 degree weather.
In our character-building winter season, I have to dig for the inner fortitude to get outside and keep up with some type of outdoor recreation. Snow shoeing and cross- country skiing begins right at my front door. Grand Targhee Resort is just 8 miles up the road and I have a season pass! Add in ice-skating, hockey, snowmobiling, an indoor riding arena and a good selection of fitness centers and there's simply no excuse for me to put on mama-bear blubber every year.
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Late Friday, a federal judge denied the state of New Jersey's motion to dismiss the Archdiocese of Newark's constitutional challenge to a law that makes it illegal for the Archdiocese to sell headstones to its parishioners. The court ruled that the Archdiocese's case deserves a full hearing.
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On Friday, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated a special Mass of Thanks and Farewell at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart for The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda. Here is the text of the Archbishop's homily given during the Mass.
Effective July 1, 2016, Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township, NJ will be instituting the President/Principal model of governance in order to reflect the changing and more complex educational and fiscal needs of Catholic secondary education in the 21st century.
On Friday, April 29, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark will celebrate a special Mass of Thanks and Farewell at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark for The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, whom Pope Francis appointed as the Ninth Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
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As mentioned above, red loctite needs heat to release, blue doesn't -- just good old force, applied properly.
As mentioned above, red loctite needs heat to release, blue doesn't -- just good old force, applied properly.
Question: Are you trying to turn the nuts or the bolts, or both?
I ask because on my FSA crank, turning the slotted nuts will NOT happen, period. However, I can break the bolts free without even holding the nuts in place. I only need to hold the nuts from spinning once the initial break occurs.
Had this exact same problem a few months back. Made a lever similar to the park tool but longer and thicker. btw the park tool broke.
That Park Tool chainring bolt spanner is useless.
Steve, your LBS may not the tool in stock, but they sure ought to be able to order it for you and have it within a very few days. I would have thought they would have suggested that by now.
So after about 2 hours of fidgeting, I finally got one of five bolts off by drilling. I've gotta warn you guys, SRAM is SUCH a PITA. Should not be this difficult to remove something that was meant to be exchanged or replaced. Had to order other sized drill bits. Thinking maybe I can start from the 3 or 4mm and gradually expand the inner hole. The first bolt came out with the 7mm, finally. Have to give it to them for making some tough parts though. These bolts/nuts are not by any means, "soft."
^^ drill slower- stainless stuff is pretty hard, but certainly not impossible and tends to heat up. Too much heat and your drill bit will lose it's temper and edge. Ideally you'd have some kind of cutting oil to help lube as well as cool, but even plain water would be useful to keep things cool. When you're done, give your drill it a quick squirt of wd40.
Lol sram sucks cause you can't get chain ring bolts out.
Got it.
I had the same problem. I bought a new SRAM S300 1.1 crankset to replace the original Sugino square-tapered crankset on my 2007 Specialized Langster single speed road bike (my all-weather commuter). I wanted to swap the supplied 48T chainring for my existing 44T. I have a BBB-brand chainring nut wrench. I have a hex key. I've swapped chainrings before.
After several attempts - involving much cursing, wrench slippage, and burring of the diametrically opposed slots on the nuts - I removed one of the bolts. That was when I discovered the green Loctite. From the green Loctite technical data sheet:
To remove the remaining bolts, I applied a heat g u n for around 5 minutes to each bolt. Then they grudgingly unwound.For disassembly, shear with standard hand tools [...] In rare instances where hand tools do not work because of excessive engagement length, apply localized heat to nut or bolt to approximately 482 degrees F (250 degrees C). Disassemble while hot.
I'm going to look for some chainring bolts with hex sockets on each side. I never liked those slotted nuts or their wrenches. Blaming my tools, I know, but I've skinned my knuckles more than once on chainring teeth after the wrench slipped out of the slots. That's without Loctite. I've never managed to burr those slots before, though; at least, not nearly so badly.
I wanted to end this post with a fact-based statement about SRAM's decision to use green Loctite: as in, "it's wrong, and these are the figures to prove it". However, after doing some research on recommended chainring bolt tightening torque, Loctite breakaway/prevail/breakloose torque, and tightening torque versus loosening torque in general, I find myself mired in too many variables. I'd appreciate someone with more time and a stronger grasp of the science to step in here. All I can offer is an opinion based on first-hand experience mixed with some research: I think that green Loctite is the wrong choice for this application, especially for the supplied chainring bolts with slotted nuts. This is the first time I've needed a heat g u n to swap a chainring. At the very least, SRAM could mention this use of green Loctite in the documentation supplied with the crankset - perhaps with a recommendation, to quote the Loctite fact sheet, "to apply localized heat [...] to approximately 250 degrees C".
Loctite? I use grease. Guess I'm doing it all wrong.
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Bigwater fishing is challenging. The Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Custom Boat Rod is up to the challenge. Ugly Stiks combine dependability and toughness in a rod with the backbone to boat the big ones. Rod blanks are constructed using the "Howald Process," which features a graphite core coated with an e-glass outer layer, resulting in unique strength and sensitivity that is only enhanced by the rod's Clear Tip® design. Features include foul-proof guides or Fuji® guides (Model USCB1170-M) and graphite reel seats with corrosion-resistant stainless steel hoods. Epoxy-coated blanks offer protection from the sun's UV rays. Manufacturer's 5-year limited warranty.
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