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News: Capra's Late Goal Gives Women's Soccer Rare Win Over LBCC
No opponent has given the Pasadena City College women's soccer team more problems than Long Beach City College. The Vikings won 23 games and tied five others in their 31 previous encounters with the Lancers. On Tuesday afternoon, visiting PCC won for just fourth time ever against Long Beach when forward Vanessa Capra scored with six minutes remaining in a 1-0, South Coast Conference victory.
The last time the Lancers beat Long Beach on the road was in 2005 when they snapped the Vikings' amazing 99-match undefeated streak. PCC is now off to its best conference start in three seasons under head coach Randy Lilavois at 2-0-1 and 6-2-2 overall.
On the winning score, Isabella Montano (Glendale High) sent a long lead pass in the center of the field. The speedy Capra (Eagle Rock HS) took off and then met LBCC goalie Jeanette DeAnda as both struck the ball at the same time. The result was the ball's momentum carried it into the net. It was Capra's seventh goal of the year.
Long Beach (4-3-2, 0-1-2 in SCC play) had a one-on-one breakaway attempt with three minutes left, but Hannah Hermansson's near-post shot was scooped up by PCC goalie Tatiana Sanchez. The Lancers' freshman netminder from Burroughs High finished with three saves for the shutout.
"We're playing as well as we can around our goalie, allowing her to make the necessary saves," said Lilavois. "When you keep games close for 90 minutes, you put yourself in a better position to score a late goal like we did. We're playing good soccer and the confidence level for the players is getting greater with each win."
Undefeated in its last four matches (3-0-1), PCC next hosts Los Angeles Harbor College on Friday, October 5. Game time is 4 p.m. at Robinson Stadium, a place where the Lancers are also undefeated in 2012 at 5-0-2.
[Photo--Amber Fadem (18), a late addition to the Lancers' roster from Glendora High, defends Long Beach forward Anna Gonzalez (21) during PCC's 1-0 win over the Vikings at LBCC, image courtesy of Long Beach sports information department.]
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Nice but looking so ... I mean something is missing.
So after reading several tutorials on the forum I'm taking another shot at an old project.
The idea of a hexagonal fort (a fort built around the architectural theme of a hexagon) was one of my earlier designs for a character that I had Rped with a while back.
I'm fairly happy with the crenelations around the exterior of the walls and I think I did a good job on the shingles of the corner towers and the buildings.
But here's where I'd like some pointers:
1. I'm struggling with an idea for the texture of the main Keep's roofs. Ideally they would be some kind of stone (paved) but every texture or tile I use just looks...wrong somehow.
2. Walkways. There should be a path connecting each of the six corners to a central courtyard of sorts. I've tried to experiment with shading various layers with some blurs to diffuse the color but nothing's looking right.
Do I outline the paths or just leave them a form of brown and then add a darker brown 'center' so that it looks well-traveled? What about adding gravel to the paths as though the wizard were trying to keep the paths from becoming mud-pits?
3. The keep has two layers on the roof. There's the layer towards the front and then a raised back layer that's higher. I thought that I can accomplish this with a drop shadow to show that there is a difference in elevation. Any other ideas?
Feed Back appreciated.
Nice but looking so ... I mean something is missing.
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."-Confucius
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Hi Green-Pilgrim. That's a great start. I have grappled with some of the same questions you raised here, so I'll refer to my own maps you can find by clicking on my sig.
1. Roofs are the trickiest. I think your roof is fine the way it is - I don't advise making any changes. The three towers over the main keep have grey tiles, as opposed to the red tiles elsewhere. Maybe change the colour to a slate blue. The best tower roof I ever did was Enc 14 of Post 1 of the Madness at Gardmore Abbey series (see sig.) but that style won't suit you I think, however the colour will.
2. Walkways - yup this is always tricky. My most successful paths on grass are Encounter Maps 19 & 20 on Post 1 of the Madness at Gardmore Abbey series I did. You can see some less successful attempts on Encs 9-12. An example of a subtle well-used path through a castle courtyard is post 77 of Castle Jacktannery - It's a low-opacity layer of diffuse mud texture overlaying the paving stones done with a layer mask. Obviously my examples are not applicable because we have different styles, however you can see from them what colour combinations work and don't work, which might help you. The second question should not be a major issue for you because you are not using a photo-realistic style so whether a path is gravel or mud is irrelevant; for you what matters is the colour. I would use the same military-style pattern of the grass.
3. A drop shadow won't work (assuming you are using an automated computer version that offsets a layer of shadow a set amount of pixels to the left and down) in this case. You need to do it by hand - it is easy (but I do not know which programme you use so I'll be vague)
a) -Make the grey colour of the lower part of the tower roof very slightly darker (say,10-15% less brightness - use a slider) than the uppermost part. If you had three different levels you would use three shades of grey, etc.
b) make a new shadow layer. Draw a very thick black line along the step between the two elevations, and then blur it a LOT. Keep blurring this line until it is completely blurred and you can barely make out that's it still there. It has to be very subtle. If you overdo it you can always duplicate it. If you use the hand blur tool it will look more natural and better than the quicker 'blur layer' tool, but you are aiming for such a gentle and difuse blur that it won't make much difference. This shadow layer must be at least twice as blurry and subtle to suit your style than I would need to do to suit my own style, which is much more forgiving.
c) crucial last step - remove all the parts of the shadow layer EXCEPT the part over the lower elevation of the tower roof. You can not do this by hand because you have to be absolutely accurate it it will look wrong. There are various ways to achieve this - best perhaps is to go back to layer A) and select that dark grey colour than invert the selection and delete it from the shadow layer.
That should work. You may need to experiment slightly with the amount of blurring - unless it is EXTREMELY subtle it will make the rest of your map look bad, since it will be the only shadow on your map. It must be VERY subtle.
Ok, with some suggestions from Jack and another read of Larb's tutorial I came up with this version of the Hexagonal Keep.
I took Jack's advice an changed the color of the keep's roof to make the lower version darker and added a shadow line. I think that -really- helped. It gave the keep's levels actual dimension. I may go back and keep blurring them because the shadow line kind of looks too bold.
I've added buildings into the layout to fill out a lot of the empty space and added in a paved walk between the towers and the keep. I gave the buildings different colored roofs mostly so I could tell the difference in their function. (Brown buildings for barracks and living quarters, etc.) I'll probably go back and try and give them a more realistic wood or slate shingle roof but that's after I finish the design and such.
Foliage was added in the nooks and crannies of the grounds as well as smoke from the chimney to give the map a bit of life and animation.
So at this stage I'm running into a few more questions that I'd like everyone's advise on.
1. Background and Exterior:
I picked a generic background tile that seemed 'grassy' to build things on. That's great but I think the surroundings need a bit more life. My first thought was to start filling the space with trees but that doesn't exactly look right.
Then I thought about the ground immediately outside of the walls. Would it be the same color as the rest of the 'grassy' area or it would it be discolored for some reason. So I experimented with a few blurred layers of dirt to give it the illusion of blotchy ground.
That's not looking exactly right so I tried an experiment with adding shades of greens and browns as sort of mossy ground cover to soften the harshness of the brown/tan lines.
It..."kinda" works. Suggestions?
Again, any overall comments would be welcome. I like where this is going but I think I can make it better.
Great idea, and I like your execution! It's geometrically pleasing.
Well done; you got the different elevations on the roof down exactly right. It looks good. Your paths work well too.
I didn't lay the individual tiles myself at all; actually that tower roof was by Kegron Dundjinni Mapping Software - Forums: crumbling roof for crumbling tower (I just changed the colour)

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Has anybody used the coop in Brooklyn? As a 55 year old would I be totally out of place there? I'm building wheels and would prefer to use a stand and a dishing tool, and even better a tensionometer during the build, but I could also do without. Is the Brooklyn coop even stocked, or is the one in Manhattan a better choice? Or am I dreaming and I'll be lucky to even find a decent tool there?
When I lived in Seattle I belonged to the Wright Bros. coop in Fremont for a while, and I actually still have the custom built bike I bought through them in 1981. I'd always supported my local coops, although I won't step foot into the Park Slope food nazi coop. (I actually stopped going into coops altogether after my one and only encounter there. There was a funny article in the NY Times about them not that long ago and it wasn't very flattering.)
I don't generally feel out of place as an older cyclist, and prefer riding with a younger crowd, but it is different when not on the bike. Somehow talking about being out all night, drinking until you can't stand up anymore just doesn't appeal to me. It sounds too much like what I did when I was young.


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You want to make people angry? Tell them their state's signature food sucks. People get punched in the mouth over stuff like that.
But apparently the website Deadspin.com has a death wish . . . they just released a list ranking the signature foods from all 50 states and D.C. And they only picked one food per state . . . just to make people even angrier I guess.
The best signature food in the country is . . . Chicago-style deep dish pizza from Illinois. Here's the rest of the top ten.
2. Shrimp and grits from South Carolina.
3. The mission-style burrito from California . . . which is basically just an enormous burrito with extra rice and other ingredients.
4. Crab cakes from Maryland.
5. Peach cobbler from Georgia.
6. Gumbo from Louisiana.
7. Key Lime pie from Florida.
8. Fried green tomatoes from Alabama.
9. Green chile enchiladas from New Mexico.
10. Marionberry pie from Oregon. Apparently it's like a blackberry pie.
On the other end of the list, Cincinnati chili from Ohio came in DEAD last. The rest of the ten WORST state foods are . . .
2. Steamed cheeseburgers from Connecticut.
3. Nevada . . . because they're the only state with NO signature food.
4. Boiled dinner, New Hampshire. It's sorta like corned beef and cabbage, but with other meats and vegetables too.
5. Akutaq, Alaska. (A-goo-duck) It's a native dish made out of whipped fat, berries, and other optional ingredients . . . including meat, FISH, and roots. How is this not number one?
6. Hand-held meat pies, Nebraska.
7. Salt Water Taffy, New Jersey.
8. Lutefisk, North Dakota.
9. Green Jell-O with carrots, Utah.
10. Chislic, South Dakota . . . which is sorta like a kabob.
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Alex Gordon among 10 nominees for Hutch Award
Royals left fielder Alex Gordon is among 10 finalists for the Hutch Award, which recognizes outstanding community service.
Gordon has been a longtime supporter of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). Beginning during his rookie season in 2007, the 28-year-old outfielder has attended Alex's Lemonade Stand events at area Hy-Vee grocery stores, participated in public service announcements, welcomed children diagnosed with cancer out to the ballpark and visited youngsters in the hospital. The Royals and ARAMARK, the official concessionaire of Kauffman Stadium, have partnered this year to donate a portion of the proceeds from each lemonade sale at the ballpark to ASLF. It is Gordon's involvement in the charity that helped push this initiative to fruition. Gordon also serves as a local spokesperson for ALSF.
In addition, the Lincoln, Neb., native became a big supporter of the Diamond Dawgs – a 12-and-under baseball team from his hometown that were "Playing for Pink" by donning pink jerseys to raise awareness for breast cancer after two members of the team lost their mothers to cancer. Rather than sticking with tradition by having their names across the backs of the jerseys, the Diamond Dawgs selected words such as hope, conquer and fearless in tribute of the fight against cancer.
Billy Butler was the award recipient last year. Royals recipients prior to Butler include George Brett (1980), Dennis Leonard (1986), Mike Sweeney (2007) and Mark Teahen (2009, received the award as a member of the White Sox after being traded).
Here's the press release from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center:
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|BOCES receives physical education grant
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Physical education teachers from 12 Northeast Colorado BOCES consortium districts gathered Monday, April 16 in Haxtun for training. Pictured from left, front row, Levi Kramer, Wray; Angela DePue, Wray; Tara Hettinger, Buffalo; Cutter Garrison, Holyoke; John Barber, Buffalo; John Cure, Wray; Brad Heinz, Platte Valley; Tim Smock, Akron; and Scott Sorensen, Plateau; and back row, Steve Brittenham, Colorado Health Foundation, training facilitator; Sue Brittenham, Colorado Health Foundation, grant technical advisor and training facilitator; Mike Harty, Lone Star; Megan Martinez, Yuma; Melissa Deyle, Wray; LeAnn Sanford, Julesburg; Ryan Burkholder, Yuma; Beth Monheiser, Frenchman; Michael Dischner, Yuma; Rich Gerk, Haxtun; Bonnie Wallen-Kuntz, Otis; Chad Hoschouer, Platte Valley; Kyle Bules, Holyoke; and Wendy Lynch, Yuma.
Northeast Colorado BOCES is the recipient of the "Physical Education Quality Improvement" grant funded by the Colorado Health Foundation in the amount of $822,296.
The grant is a three-year collaborative commitment of the 12 consortium districts to increase the number students (K-12) participating in vigorous physical activity. Grant programming will focus on providing professional development for PE teachers, selecting a common PE curriculum and major purchases of PE equipment for elementary, middle and high schools.
Partner districts include Akron R-1, Buffalo Re-4J, Frenchman Re-3, Haxtun Re-2J, Holyoke Re-1J, Julesburg Re-1, Lone Star #101, Otis R-3, Plateau Re-5, Platte Valley Re-3, Wray RD-2 and Yuma-1, with NE BOCES providing administration, grant management and fiscal services.
"We believe providing kids the opportunity for physical activity during the school day is vital for improving physical and mental health. Research proves that active, healthy children perform better in school," said Kelly Dunkin, vice president of philanthropy for the Colorado Health Foundation.
"According to the 2011 Colorado Health Report Card, only 64.1 percent of school-age children participated in vigorous physical activity for four or more days per week. By partnering with the Northeast Colorado BOCES, we support their crucial role of improving the quality of physical education and increase moderate and vigorous physical activity for students in northeast Colorado."
The Colorado Health Foundation works to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation by investing in grants and initiatives to health-related nonprofits that focus on increasing the number of Coloradans with health insurance, ensuring they have access to quality, coordinated care and encouraging healthy living.
For more information, visit www.ColoradoHealth.org.
The first milestone of the grant was a training for PE teachers from the twelve participating districts Monday, April 16 of "Unpacking the Physical Education Standards," a training funded by the Colorado Health Foundation.
In addition, the workshop will set the stage for teams of PE teachers to work during the summer in preparation for a common PE curriculum selection funded by the grant. The implementation of the standards and curriculum will begin in 2012-13 and will lay the foundation to incorporate key equipment for physical activity.
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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Brandon Jennings posted 31 points and 10
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Monta Ellis added 26 points and J.J. Redick scored 15 for the Bucks, who have
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The Warriors, losers of back-to-back contests, were without David Lee (knee).
Carl Landry had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Klay Thompson also scored 18 and
Stephen Curry finished with 16 points and 10 assists.
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I imported Contacts from Entourage and they are all fine and in the folder called Contacts. But something weird keeps happening.
I'll go and answer some emails and when I come back to the Address Book they have all disappeared. I click on both the contacts and the Emailed Contacts in the local folder and there is nothing there.
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Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood confirmed in July that he, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts had been rehearsing again with '60s-'90s Stones bassist Bill Wyman. With 2012 marking 50 years since the Stones' first gig, reports were all pointing to a new Stones tour – though Richards added 2013 is likely the earliest they could manage: "We're just not ready," he admitted. But now Bill Wyman has played the rumors down. So, should the Rolling Stones tour yet again?
Wood originally said, "[Bill] was in top form, rocking. We also did a rehearsal with him a few weeks ago. It's like he'd never been away."
Yet on July 29, Wyman was reported by EADT.co.uk, a website based in East England where the bassist still owns a home, "I don't fly, so there's no way I'll go on any tour. I did meet up with them earlier this year for a couple of rehearsal sessions but that was all."
Even for Stones fans, there are pros and cons. Here is what some are saying…
No, the Stones Should Give it Up!
1. The presence of Wyman could have made a big difference. He left the band in 1993, and 20 years on a reunion would have been sweet for all concerned. But if Wyman's out, is there any real point apart from the Stones earning money they don't need? Wyman is 76 next year, after all.
2. The Stones have no new material. Their last album, 2005's A Bigger Bang, was decent but spawned few hits. They rarely play their latest songs, even on their '90s-'00s tours. Some reckon their last decent album was 1981's Tattoo You, and even that was compiled from 1970s offcuts. Their last #1 album on both sides of the Atlantic was Emotional Rescue, 32 years ago.
3. They are too old – the four main Stones are 273 years old between them. On "Mother's Little Helper" from the '60s, Jagger even sang: "What a drag it is getting old." Will it not be embarrassing for Jagger, 70 next year, to be leaping around singing "Let's Spend The Night Together"? Who is he serenading? His Horlicks?
Yes, Of Course, the Stones Should Tour!
1. Because this could be the last time. Charlie Watts is now 71 – if the Stones don't tour in 2013, it's surely the end? But if they did, they could bow out with a BIG bang.
2. They are still capable of a great show. I saw them in the mid-'90s and, although they were very rough round the edges, the whole of London's Wembley Stadium erupted when Keef kicked into the riff of "Satisfaction", at the weaving guitars of "Tumbling Dice" and even when Keith gurgled his way through "Happy."
3. Who wouldn't want to see the Stones one final time? Or maybe for the first time? Bum notes and a lack of decent new songs will be forgiven – the Stones have always been more than a slick rock group. Bring on a 50 year revue of the "World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band." They have enough songs, no question.
What's your verdict?
Of course, The Rolling Stones will do what they damn-well like. But on balance, it might be great to see them one more time. And even if Wyman is not joining in, it could still be a fantastic spectacle.
Here's an idea. If the remaining Stones have kissed and made-up with Wyman, even if the bassist declines to tour, maybe they should invite "young" Mick Taylor back (he's only 64) to play on their classic late '60s to early '70s tunes? That could be a lot of great guitar and classic tunes… for the last time.
Here are The Rolling Stones when they last played live, in 2006. Still great? Or past their date?
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am a strong advocate of online learning and am pleased with the success students have who employ sound time management,
discipline in their studies, and follow the structure of the class.
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about myself. I have a Master in Public Health (MPH) from San Jose
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addition to currently teaching online at De Anza College and Kapi`olani Community College, I have worked in a variety
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programs; conducted research for the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA; served as administrator for the smoke-free CA
campaign; directed a state-wide, four-county program dealing with health education curriculum for elementary schools and
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You should not use naproxen if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
Naproxen may increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or have heart disease. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Naproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are taking naproxen.
What is naproxen?
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Naproxen is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps.
Naproxen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking naproxen?
Naproxen may increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or have heart disease. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Naproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are taking naproxen.
You should not use naproxen if you are allergic to it, or if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs.
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- a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;
- liver or kidney disease;
- asthma;
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- if you smoke.
FDA pregnancy category C. Before using naproxen, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Taking naproxen during the last 3 months of pregnancy may result in birth defects. Do not take naproxen during pregnancy unless your doctor has told you to.
Naproxen can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.
How should I take naproxen?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
The delayed-release tablet is a slower-acting form of naproxen and should be used only for treating arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release or enteric-coated tablet. Swallow the pill whole. The extended-release pill is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. The enteric-coated pill has a special coating to protect your stomach.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure the liquid with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
If you use this medication long-term, you may need frequent medical tests at your doctor's office.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since naproxen is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
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What should I avoid while taking naproxen?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any cold, allergy, or pain medication. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or other medicines similar to naproxen (such as ibuprofen or ketoprofen). Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of this type of medication. Check the label to see if a medicine contains naproxen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or ketoprofen.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Naproxen can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
What are the possible side effects of naproxen?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using naproxen and call your doctor at once if you have:
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- black, bloody, or tarry stools;
- coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
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- bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
- fever, headache, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, purple spots on the skin, and/or seizure (convulsions) or
- severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common side effects may include:
- upset stomach, mild heartburn or stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation;
- bloating, gas;
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- skin itching or rash;
- blurred vision; or
- ringing in your ears.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect naproxen?
Ask your doctor before using naproxen if you take an antidepressant such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline (Zoloft), trazodone, or vilazodone. Taking any of these medicines with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
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A September to Remember
The ATH crew is counting down the days until spring training after the Royals finished 2008 on fire. Kansas City won two of three in the Twin Cities, which secured the best September mark in Major League Baseball at 18-8.
Today's post is stat-heavy. If you dig into the September stats, you'll see that a few of the current Royals put themselves among elite company in the team history books.
Seventh Heaven: Ryan Shealy blasted 7 home runs during September, which tied him for the sixth-best September total in club history. (John Mayberry and Danny Tartabull share the record with 9 in 1972 and 1987, respectively. Steve Balboni, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff King clubbed 8 apiece.) Shealy, recalled from Omaha on September 2, also led the club with 20 RBI and a .603 slugging percentage.
Record-Setting Rook: Mike Aviles finished his storybook rookie campaign with a few more records and notes. Aviles led all MLB rookies with 33 hits during the month (Minnesota's Denard Span has 30 hits. He could add to his total if Minnesota has to play Chicago on Tuesday.) Aviles' 33 hits ties him with Carlos Beltran for the second-best September total by a Royals rookie. George Brett set the mark with 35 in 1974. Aviles also crossed the plate 22 times during the month, which ties him for third all-time in franchise history. Brett and Al Cowens scored 23 times apiece as the Royals rolled through September, 1977. Tartabull had 22 in 1987 and Beltran matched that mark in 2002 and 2003.
Consistent Callaspo: Alberto Callaspo hit in 18 consecutive games during September. The streak was the longest by a Royal in 2008. Callaspo batted .344 (22-for-64) during the 18 games. His streak was tied for the ninth-longest in club history.
3 x 4: Kyle Davies, Zack Greinke, and Gil Meche each went 4-1 during September. The last time three K.C. pitchers won 4 games in the same calendar month was August, 1989. Bret Saberhagen went 7-0 while Tom Gordon compiled a 5-1 record and Mark Gubicza chipped in with a 4-2 mark. Davies, Greinke, and Meche became just the third trio to win at least 4 games in September. The last time, you ask? The year was 1978, when team Hall of Famer's Dennis Leonard, Larry Gura, and Paul Splittorff accomplished the feat.
Closing Points: We can't make it through this post without mentioning another dominant month from All-Star Joakim Soria. The right-hander converted all 9 of his save opportunities. The 9 saves surpassed Dan Quisenberry's club record of 8 September saves, established in 1984. Soria tied Francisco Rodriguez of the Angels for the most saves in the big leagues during the month. KC's closer posted a perfect 0.00 ERA while limiting opponents to an .091 batting average. His 42 rescues on the year ranks fourth in single-season club history, trailing only Jeff Montgomery (45 in 1993) and Dan Quisenberry (45 in 1983 and 44 in 1984).
A Look Ahead: Manager Trey Hillman is meeting with media members on Tuesday. We'll bring you a wrap up of the press conference. During the off season, look for a few quick posts each week to keep you up to date on events in the Royals organization.


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My wife's friend, Cindy, gave us a Monte Ferro Syrah from her brother-in-law. It's good stuff with a nose of cherries with a hint of pepper. It has a deep, rich color, lots of black fruit and a hint of acid and tannin which should completely smooth out in a few months. Even though the alcohol is a very high 15.1%, it is not overly jammy and in your face. Definitely in the league with some of the more established northwest wineries. Now, where exactly is Monte Ferro? Grapes from the Columbia Valley, winery in Carlton? Whose the winemaker? Made at Cana or the winemaker studio? what's the bit with MonteFerro Foods? Website just shows Godaddy ads. Why Monte Ferro, Iron Mountain? I guess it's like so many startups - so many hats, so little time. Most of all I w old like to see a Pinot Noir from a winery based in the Willamette Valley
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After all, it was the kindness of others that kept the family going; seven years ago, she and her husband both lost their jobs two weeks after moving into a new house.
"We lost our cars, house, savings. Everything we owned," Rowan said.
So when she heard talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres was accepting nominations for "Kick in the Kindness Week," Tiffany wanted to nominate the group of people who stepped up to help her family through their hard time.
It took just one late-night phone call for Tiffany to learn how returning that kindness would mean more than she ever imagined.
"I answered my phone and she said something to the effect of 'If you want to talk, this is Ellen' and I just about lost it," Rowan said. "I thought that was the greatest thing ever!"
Ellen surprised the family with seven $1,000 JCPenney gift cards -- one for each of the people that helped them. She also presented them with several bags of groceries and $20,000 cash.
"It was such a shock!" she said. "This was not something that was about us, it was about somebody that we wanted to do something nice for."
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Signal's team of shredders have been building boards for a minute, and not much has changed for the OG Camber snowboard, so you know that they've got it dialed. This twin shred stick is built tough to handle features in the park, and anywhere else you find them. Traditional camber means solid edge-hold and the control that experienced riders rely on for getting wild. Triax fiberglass and carbon stringers make it responsive, and the dual radius sidecut yields a progressive turn shape, so it's responsive when you're nibbling and stable when you're charging into that step down you've been sweating. Perfect for handling your business.
The OG Camber runs on traditional camber, for maximum pop and edge control. The twin shape gives you unlimited switch options. Triaxial fiberglass in the topsheet and the core work in conjunction with carbon stringers, increasing the response for a snappy ride. In case you're wondering, the flex is medium-stiff, so while it'll press and butter, the real focus is on hard-charging stability. A sintered Durasurf base slides fast and holds a bunch of wax. The dual radius sidecut means that the sidecut is tighter between the bindings, for quick response at low speeds, and when you get the full edge locked into the hill, the open radius outside the bindings keeps your turns solid. Plus, like all Signal boards, it's built in the US by people who shred.
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- Carbon fiber stringers
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Ioptron Smart EQ Pro - my first GEM - questions
Posted 20 February 2013 - 11:01 AM
So my first questions are about the Declination axis. With the clutch screws loosened it does not turn nearly as easily as the RA axis.
Is this normal? Balancing in this axis is nearly impossible.
Next, it appears that there are two redundant Declination clutch screws, mine has another screw at the front of the dovetail (directly above the polar scope hole in the zero position). This second screw does not appear in the manual.
I'm sure more questions will follow, but for now thanks for your experience and help, and sorry for causing the cloudy weather in SE Michigan...
Posted 20 February 2013 - 11:44 AM
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 08:16 AM
When entering the current time into the controller, do I enter Local Time or UT?
The manual's section title is 'Local Time Set' but it makes more sense to me to enter UT, minutes behind/ahead, and GPS Lat/Long. That should be enough to fix things. And for that matter why does the controller need the minutes behind/ahead UT? Seems redundant with location known.
Posted 21 February 2013 - 11:59 AM
Enter your local time, but in 24 hr format, ie; 2:00pm = 1400.
The controller is set to UT time, if you don't enter your offset (in time) from the UT basic, your star positions will aways be off by several degrees.
As far as the Dec balance, due to the design of the mount, with most of the weight concentrated in the head, dec balance is not critical. Find the balance point of your ota by placing it on a pencil on a hard surface. Put that balance point in the middle of the saddle and you'll be fine.
The little screw on the front of the saddle is to take the vertical 'slop' out of the dec axis, I found that out when I received one of the first mounts, which had no small screw.. It was drilled and tapped for one, but not supplied. All current mounts have the small knob now.
Have fun with the little mount.
Clear skies,
Posted 21 February 2013 - 01:39 PM
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Posted 22 February 2013 - 10:25 AM
Thanks for the mod tips - but with a few more kit pieces - that whole tripod is due to be replaced by 'Old Yeller'
Very nice, and very solid, good choice. I would do the same, but the mount modded is very stable, I can do 4 minutes unguided with it, and the complete mount on the tripod fits nicely in a Hakube 37" tripod bag. I just don't want to compromise the supreme portability of the mount.
Good luck..
Posted 22 February 2013 - 09:06 PM
I've got one of these and have made some changes to it. The best way to balance DEC is to loosen off the two screws and remove the dovetail head completely. Next place your scope/camera/whatever combo into the clamp. Set the whole assembly into a round dowel or something with the dowel through the centerline of the DEC shaft. Balance it static like a teeter totter, then place it back on the shaft and tighten the screws.
Good idea. I fashioned a Dec balance unit out of a deep well socket and a piece of plywood.
But I like your modded head even more! Wish I had the ability to do something like that. I'm envisioning eventually a side-by-side DSLR and 50 mm finderscope.
Posted 25 February 2013 - 10:49 AM
I dutifully checked the collimation of the polar scope. Way off. After an unreasonable time of attempting to get it lined up I pulled it out and took it apart. The reticle wasn't being held by the three screws, it was crooked by about 20°. That explained why pushing and pulling on the three screws was not having any positive effect…
So I got the polar scope in reasonable alignment, put Polaris where it should be, locked Altitude/Azimuth, verified local time, time after UT, daylight savings time, GPS, balance.
Then I told the mount to go to zero position, then unlocked RA and Dec clutches then realigned the marks, then locked RA and Dec clutches.
Then I tried to do a one star alignment. I chose Altinak (third star on the left – right over there) and the scope started slewing. It didn't stop until it was pointed about 10° down to the ground.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance for your experience and help.
Posted 25 February 2013 - 10:53 AM
Posted 25 February 2013 - 10:56 PM
Then I tried to do a one star alignment. I chose Altinak (third star on the left – right over there) and the scope started slewing. It didn't stop until it was pointed about 10° down to the ground.
And that's where you went wrong. Level the mount as best you can with the bubble level. Line up the RA and DEC marks on the mount and lock it down (not too tight..just snug up the RA lock very lightly.)
Find Polaris in the fov of the polar scope...and center it in the 4 arc minute circle in the center, using your lat and az adjusters. Now go to your OTA and center Polaris side to side in your FOV of your EP (or camera live view). You have now reduced cone error as much as you can without an adjustable saddle.
Now for the fun, get the Polaris readout from the hand controller and using the lat and az adjusters, position Polaris at the correct time and radius (ie; for me it's about 42 degrees) Basically just put Polaris where the HC picture shows it's supposed to be.
Now, shut the mount off...and then power it back on...you have just established your 'zero position'.
Now do a One Star Align to a bright star, when prompted, center the star in your ota FOV. Hit enter and then 'return to zero'.
This will put most targets on both sides of the meridian in the FOV of a camera sensor or 30mm EP, first try, every time.
To fine tune for better pointing accuracy, or for imaging, after returning to the zero position, do a couple of iterations of the 2 star align, adjusting the polar offset as directed by the HC after the 2d star has been centered.
If you can get to 01-03 in either axes..you can take unguided images for 4 minutes (done it).
I have been using the iOtpron Polar Scope app from iTunes with the iPad/iPhone as well...it's great, auto loads your time/location/etc from the iPad gps and puts a nice Green x in the polar scope gui so you know exactly where to put Polaris. https://itunes.apple...d564078961?mt=8
the polar scope illuminator is more of a 'washout-inator'
Lol..yep. Take off the front cover and the 4 screws holding the board down...at that point, you can apply several coats of your wife's fingernail polish on the led to dim it down (pinks are nice) or simply flip the led over by removing the 2 screws holding it on the board so it shines outward.
Hope you find this helpful..have a ton 'a fun while you're at it.
Posted 26 February 2013 - 05:31 AM
FujiFilm IS Pro - Nikon 35mm f1.8 prime @ f3.5, 60 sec, ISO 800, Hutech IDAS UV/IR blocking filter. Full moon looking south into a white zone.
If you look close in the glare, a popular constellation is hidden...
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 05:32 AM
Posted 26 February 2013 - 02:49 PM
Oh, you may have problems getting that gradient out of your final.... Take a whole bunch of flats, and add two more LP filters, and you might get close...?
Clear outside...what's that?
PS: It's okay to post your first name at the end of your posts........
Posted 27 February 2013 - 10:36 AM
But the CFA holds it down to $100 a month - the current plan goes out two years before things get expensive...
Thanks again for the advice,
P.S. I was tempted to just put "your first name"
Posted 03 March 2013 - 01:19 AM
Full moon - looking back into a white zone (there's a shopping mall 1 mile in that direction) - no filters - three subs - not knowing how to run the mount? I'll take it.
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Posted 03 March 2013 - 07:52 AM
Under those conditions, me too. The more you use it, skies permitting, the more you're going to appreciate the quick setups ease of transporting the mount. Nicely done...
Posted 03 March 2013 - 11:08 AM
I'm really thinking about getting one of these as a portable rig too. They seem 'perfect' as a grab and go. I think you grabbed a great picture.
Posted 03 March 2013 - 11:16 AM
Posted 03 March 2013 - 10:05 PM
Thanks but I won't be happy until I can see all there is there to see - Barnard's Loop, flame, horsehead, running man...
I'm really thinking about getting one of these as a portable rig too. They seem 'perfect' as a grab and go. I think you grabbed a great picture.
I think at 35mm focal length this is the appropriate mount overkill I'll need.
In about a week the kit parts will be complete, then I'll post some pictures.
Then, I just have to get it out under the sky and practice.
Posted 05 March 2013 - 09:52 AM
Polar alignment is fair - I tried 40 x 1 minute exposures and DSS says there's a max 2.55 pixel drift (DSLR picture size 4256x2848 pixels) - sounds close to me.
A second question, why do you not have to put altitude in as part of your location? Or have I completely missed that?
Posted 05 March 2013 - 11:59 AM
GoTo's are still insane. I try to do a one star align, pick Sirius, and the camera points to my neighbors porch with Sirius no where in sight. With a 35mm lens that's a fairly wide target to go to, is this normal?
Nope, not normal. It sounds like what my SmartEQ did when the handset battery went low and the time and date didn't hold.
When you power up the mount..check the date especially..you might be pointing to Sirius in 2001...?
Altitude is not necessary on most hand controllers..the lat and long entry will get you on target with a level mount and a good polar align. It's included with planetarium programs for the most exact location readouts short of plate solving.
Posted 05 March 2013 - 09:11 PM
Posted 05 March 2013 - 11:03 PM
Time is spot on and GPS is what I entered. GPS coords from handheld Tom-Tom and double checked on internet.
Okay, but it's what you're not telling us that's the most important data is...what year? If the year is 2013..and not 2012 or 2010, then the only thing that can cause a go-to that far off is a mount that doesn't have a correct 'zero position set'.
At the least, after leveling the mount...pointed north..place Polaris in the correct latitude ring and at the correct time.
Then, with all the mount alignment marks (lines) lined up, shut the mount off, and back on again..that sets the initial zero point.
Then do a one-star align to a bright visible star..if it still slews to a neighbors porch, check the firmware version of the HC and RA and DEC boards and forward that info to iOptron tech support. A firmware update may be in order?
Good luck and clear skies,


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Jim Peal is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Butler University. He is in charge of coordinating and overseeing the strength, flexibility and conditioning programs for all 19 sports at Butler.
Peal arrived at Butler in 2003 after serving as the head strength and conditioning coach at the University at Buffalo for two and a half years. Prior to that, he spent a year as the head strength coach at Greenwood (Ind.) High School.
Peal spent 11 seasons from 1988-1999 as the head strength and conditioning coach at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., where he oversaw all strength, conditioning and flexibility programs. In 1995, he was named the Southern Conference Strength Coach of the Year and was a nominee for the National Strength Coach honors. He also served as the National Strength and Conditioning Association State Director for South Carolina from 1995 to 1999.
Before arriving at The Citadel, Peal was the assistant strength coach at Kansas State and graduate strength coach at Tennessee. He was also a graduate coach for the Evansville football team in 1984.
A four-year member of the Miami (Ohio) University football team, Peal earned a B.S. in physical education and a minor in health education and recreation from Miami in 1983. He received his M.S. in physical education with an emphasis in sport psychology from Tennessee three years later.
Peal has been an NSCA Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist since 1985.