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By Harvey Fialkov
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SUNRISE With $20 million burning a hole in his pocket, Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon wasted no time in reshaping his roster in the most prolific free-agent binge in franchise history Friday afternoon.
"It was a great team effort today to help push this franchise in the right direction," a beaming Tallon said at BankAtlantic Center while discussing his seven-player haul, including five free agents.
"It wasn't easy but we put ourselves in position to do this. … Our character, our skill, our passion and our grit is improved immensely."
The Panthers doled out a league-high $67.6 million in multiple-year contracts for eight players, including six free agents on Friday, yet stayed $1.25 million under the mandated $48.3 million payroll floor.
Once assistant GM Mike Santos realized that goalie Tomas Vokoun would rather test the market than take a hometown discount shortly before the noon start of free agency, he immediately snatched another 34-year-old veteran goalie in Jose Theodore – a former Vezina Trophy winner – to take his place.
As of Saturday night, Vokoun, who made over $28 million in four steady seasons with Florida, remained unsigned.
Theodore, who will compete for the starting job with veteran Scott Clemmensen until Swedish prospect Jacob Markstrom is deemed ready, signed a two-year deal worth $3 million. Just two seasons ago, Theodore was 30-7-7 with the Capitals.
They continued to bolster the defense by reaching back into the Panthers' glory year of 1996 by signing Ed Jovanovski, their overall No. 1 draft pick in 1994, to a four-year deal at $16.5 million.
The burly Jovanovski, 35, aka Jovo-Cop, had 14 points in only 50 games for the Coyotes last year due to a facial fracture. The five-time All-Star will gladly mentor his young defensive brethren.
"I've still got a lot of hockey in me and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get this team back into a playoff position,'' said Jovanovski, who recently sold his Boca Raton home.
The Panthers added punch to their anemic power play with three 20-goal scoring forwards in Scottie Upshall, Tomas Fleischmann and Kris Versteeg – the fourth former Blackhawk brought in by Tallon from the 2010 Stanley Cup championship team he built.
Upshall, 27, who scored a career-high 22 goals last year, agreed with Tallon's mantra that by luring defenseman Brian Campbell and forward Tomas Kopecky – two more Blackhawks with rings – other prized free agents would follow.
"Absolutely,'' said Upshall, signed for $14 million over four years. "It just proves that these guys have trust in them and they see what Dale did in Chicago and how he turned that place around.''
Versteeg, 25, acquired from the Flyers for future second and third-round draft picks, has notched three consecutive 20-goal seasons. Also signed was dependable two-way center Marcel Goc.
Tallon was late to his press conference because he was tying up loose ends on a four-year, $18 million deal for left wing Tomas Fleischmann, 27. He had 23 goals in 2009 with Washington, but missed half of last season due to a pulmonary embolism.
"He's good to go,'' Tallon said. "He's a guy who's got tremendous skill and he hasn't reached his prime yet.''
Tallon completed his pre-holiday shopping spree with Lightning forward Sean Bergenheim on a four-year deal at $11 million. Bergenheim, 27, carried the Lightning to the Eastern Conference finals with nine goals in 16 games.


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For over three decades, Toto have enjoyed overwhelming success, releasing 18 albums and selling more than 35 million copies. With hits like "Hold the Line", "Roseanna" and "Africa" under their belt, Toto has guaranteed their relevance.
Over the years, each band member has doubled as a session musician and combined they have contributed to more than 5,000 albums with combined worldwide sales totaling over half a billion copies.
Last year they headed out on a 35th anniversary tour and released their live album/dvd, The 35th Anniversary Tour-Live In Poland.
Toto kicked off another North American tour this tour where they are co-headlining with Michael McDonald.
The tour will be making a stop in Windsor at the Caesar Windsor casino on Sunday, August 31.
Recently, I caught up with Toto founder/keyboardist David Paich who was happy to talk about the tour, the band's new album and reflecting on their years together.
Q: Are you looking forward to getting back out on the road?
David: I am. It's been awhile.
Q: What can people coming out to the shows expect?
David: Well they're gonna hear some of their favorite hits and they're gonna hear some more obscure things too. There will be some of the progressive rock stuff so yeah, there's gonna be a few surprises.
Q: You are co-headlining with Michael McDonald. How did that come about?
David: Well we've been friends with Mike for years. We've played on some of his records and he's played on some of ours. We've just been musical colleagues for years. We've always talked about trying to do something on the road together. So we ended up having the same managers as him and they said why don't we make it a reality. We tried it last summer and it was really fun and successful and we thought let's try it again.
Q: What are you looking forward to most about this tour?
David: I think just going out and playing with my friends and my colleagues that I grew up with. My buds that I grew up in high school with: Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro and Joe Williams, and also seeing a good friend, who is our original bass player, David Hungate. He is going to be joining us for the tour as well.
Q: You've been celebrating your 35th anniversary together as a band. What has been your best moment as a part of the band?
David: I think just the fact that we made it this far. We can't believe it's been thirty-five years and that we still have all these fans out there. We actually made a dream come true for us. There's so many people that we love and appreciate. Toto has kind of been the soundtrack for a lot of people's lives out there. I mean we go out and there are people who have named their child after one of our songs or gotten married to one of them. It's really kind of great the way a band's music helps fans commune with the artist in the live arena.
Q: What was the original goal when you started the band?
David: Well we kind of tried to do what we're doing here now but we never thought it would last this long. I mean maybe ten years is a good stretch for a band and twenty is like asking too much but to be in the 35th year is crazy. I mean there's Bruce Springsteen and The Stones, who are on their fiftieth and I mean we were kids when they started! I mean we grew up with The Beatles and now Steve Lukather has been touring with Ringo Starr. It's kind of a pinch me moment. We've had a lot of those; we're living the dream.
Q: Is there still a goal left out there for the band?
David: I think it's just to keep making better music and to reach larger audiences. To just increase our demographics and our audiences, particularly people thirty and younger. Over in Europe people of all ages come and see us there. Personally, I'd like to get more into doing stuff for films and tv. I'd like to stretch out into doing more songs for films.
Q: You've gone through a number of lineup changes over the years but you've always seemed to make it work. What is it about this band that keeps you going?
David: I think it's been the fact that the core guys are still here. The ones that were in high school together. We're still buds and everybody's healthy and we're playing and writing better as far as I'm concerned. I'm looking forward to this new album that we're working on. We are one of those bands that gets along very well. We share the same sense of humor, which is sophomoric at times. The people who sometimes come out with us also are friends. Unfortunately, our bass player, Mike Porcaro, was stricken with ALS so we've been doing ALS awareness tours the last few years and some friends have come along with us. Nathan East filled in for Mike out on tour with us. So we have friends who are kind of honorary Toto members and join us in times of need. They are always in the wing to help us.
Q: The band is known for its charity work. Are you currently involved with anything right now?
David: Yeah I'm doing work with Fallen Heroes, which is for police and firemen down here in the L.A.. They work for families of policemen and firemen who are killed in the line of duty. They help provide scholarships and support money in the Oakland area. I've got a few fundraisers for melanoma cancer and again, we're always trying to raise money on our tours for ALS.
Q: Can you tell us a little about the new album that Toto is working on?
David: It's really exciting. It's kind of like the early days when we did our first album. I think we've raised the bar as far as song writing goes for Toto. We've got some nice progressive stuff in this one. It's also got some real Toto-sounding stuff. It just sounds like us. I think a lot of people are going to be surprised.
Q: Do you have a release date?
David: No but sometime in early spring.
Q: Toto has so much material and so many hits that have to be worked into a setlist but is there one song that you never get tired of playing?
David: I would have to say probably "Africa". It always has something that is spellbinding about it. We always seem to commune with the crowd on that one. It's got a kind of sing-a-long chant there. It's kind of a very special song for me because I wrote it with my best friend, Jeff Porcaro [Toto drummer who passed away in 1992]. It's always different every night.
Q: You guys change up your setlist a lot. It must be nice to have the wealth of material to draw from.
David: It is nice to be able to break it up after you've been touring for years. We like to reach out to our fans on Facebook and ask them what they want to hear and what songs they haven't heard in awhile. We try to get interactive with our fans.
Q: You have always managed to keep up with the times as a band. What do you think has been the best things you've done to keep fan awareness up?
David: I think it's staying in constant contact with them with things like Facebook. We talk to our fans and we go on the road and we do VIP things where we welcome the fans to watch our sound check. We owe it all pretty much to our fans. They're why we're still around. Otherwise we'd still be rehearsing in our garage in the Valley area. The technology has put us into direct contact with our fans. They let us know what they like and what they don't like.
Q: What is the hardest thing about being in the music business?
David: The business part of it. The music side is so much fun and exhilarating and there is so much passion but when it comes down to the economics of it and the faction of people who are in the music business for the money aspect and not in it for the music, it's rough. We try to keep a nice balance between that because even Mozart had to get paid! I can't be the complaining, whining artist here. We are very lucky that people will pay us to do our art. We are very fortunate.
Q: Do you have any advice for new artist trying to navigate things?
David: Yeah, don't give up! There's a lot of negativity out there and there's a lot of competition but believe in yourself. That's all I have to tell you. Just believe in yourself. Those are words Michael Jackson used to tell me all of the time.
Q: Speaking of which, you have worked with a who's who of the music business over the years and always seem to be collaborating with someone. Are you working on anything currently?
David: I am! I just finished an album for a sixteen year old avant jazz guitarist that's coming out August 4. He's managed by Quincy Jones and his name is Andreas Varady. He's a Hungarian guitar player who is amazing and plays like George Benson. In fact, he opened for Benson over in Paris. He will be at the Blue Note in New York on August 4 for his debut. It's an album party I think. I think people are going to hear a lot about this kid. He's amazing. I've gotten a chance to work with a lot of great musicians.
Q: How do you juggle it all?
David: [laughs] Well it's scheduling really. Believe it or not, I thought I'd be working less at this point in my life but I'm working more than ever with Toto and everything. Thank god we have the technology with the iPhones and the iPads and stuff to help us kind of be our own secretary with scheduling and all that. It's really just organized thinking. Even for some of us disorganized people.
Q: Do you have a favorite place to play live?
David: Well of course there's nothing like Paris but last year I added Poland to that. It was incredible when we played there. I just can't say enough about the fans there. It was just total mania and it was so much fun. Every time you play a place like that, it's like playing for the first time. It keeps us young. We were really happy with how the DVD came out.
Q: You talked about wanting to expand your audience. What would you tell someone who has had no Toto exposure?
David: We're a bunch of old dudes trying to find relevance in the modern times. [laughing] No, just kidding! I would just say guys that are serious musicians but don't take ourselves too seriously. We still like to have fun and play rock and roll but we try to challenge ourselves and are just always serious about doing our music. We've got really great musicians. When we do put out records I think that they stand repeated listening.
Q: Final words?
David: Yes, I want to thank all of our fans that have been out there all these years. I want to welcome all of our new fans that are going to hear us for the first time. Maybe when we're touring this year. I hope everybody gets the chance to hear our new album. We look forward to coming to your town and seeing you.


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When it comes to valvetrains, nothing is simple, even though on the surface it may seem so. At trade shows like PRI and SEMA, I get to talk, but more importantly, I listen to conversations among many pro racers and engine builders. I have found that even at this level there are many misconceptions. Here are 12 that should be set straight.
Myth 1:The most critical aspect of speccing a cam is the intake and exhaust duration.Response: No.
In reality, the most influential aspects of a performance cam are the overlap period and the LCA or Lobe Centerline Angle (see graphic, "Camshaft Attributes"). For our novices, the overlap is the time that both intake and exhaust valves are open simultaneously around TDC, prior to the start of the intake stroke proper. For a race engine, overlap scavenging is a very important part of the induction process. On a Cup motor, the exhaust's scavenging action is more influential on the induction process than the piston going down the bore.
The amount of overlap an engine needs for optimum output over a given rpm range depends on the rpm range involved as well as the ratio of low lift flow of both the intake and exhaust valves in relation to the displacement of the cylinders involved. Correctly speccing a cam (as opposed to relying on a best guess) should begin with determining the amount of overlap required. From here, the correct LCA needs to be determined. This is not an adjustable feature, as is so often thought. Within a couple of degrees, only one LCA will deliver maximum torque and horsepower over the required rpm range. From the performance point of view, it is better to be 2 degrees too tight on the LCA than 1 degree too wide.
Once the overlap and LCA have been decided, there is only one duration figure, and this can be determined by the following simple equation: [(Overlap x 0.5) + LCA] x 2. An example looks like this: 80 degrees of overlap x 0.5 = 40. 40 added to a LCA of 108 = 148. This is half the duration, so the answer, to meet the overlap and LCA criteria, works out at 296 degrees duration.
So how do we determine the overlap and LCA needed? That's a good question, and one that can only be answered at length.
Myth 2:It stands to reason that the faster the valves are opened, the more power the engine will make.Response: Not quite-this statement is nearer a half truth.
In practice, and with one proviso (See No. 5), the faster the intake is opened and closed, the more power the engine is likely to make; however, this does not apply to the exhaust. Believe it or not, a fast-opening exhaust valve is really only a benefit to a street economy engine with a short cam. For a race engine, where high rpm output is the major criteria, excessive exhaust valve acceleration can actually make the job of finding power more difficult. This becomes more so at higher CRs. A gentler but slightly earlier opening of an exhaust valve can produce better results than a faster opening occurring slightly later.
Myth 3:Aluminum rockers rev more than stainless steel rockers.Response: This is a little like using the help menu for certain computer software. What has been said is true but almost irrelevant to what we are trying to achieve.
In reality, the rpm capability of a stainless rocker such as a Comp Cams Pro Magnum is so close to that delivered by an equivalent aluminum rocker that it makes virtually no difference. My own Spintron testing on a nominal 8,000-rpm valvetrain showed a Comp aluminum rocker to be only 25 rpm more to loss of control than a Comp Pro Magnum. The advantage of the Pro Magnums is that they have a much longer life compared to fatigue-prone aluminum rockers.
When tested on the Spintron, the budget stainless Magnum (A) from Comp Cams almost matched the same ratio aluminum rocker (C). When the rocker ratio was stepped up by 0.1, as per rocker B, the rpm to loss of control dropped 95 rpm for a conventional spring but only 65 for a beehive spring.
Myth 4:More spring means more rpm.Response: You would think so, but definitely no.
It seems logical that the more spring poundage used, the more rpm achieved until control is lost. Unfortunately, a little factor we can label "spring efficiency" comes into play. Remember, a spring has to not only control the valvetrain's mass, but also its own. This means the lighter a spring is (in terms of its own mass), the more its delivered force becomes available to control the rest of the valvetrain. This is why an expensive Vasco Jet or Pacaloy spring outperforms its cheaper, less-exotic counterparts. However, if we are talking about the pinnacle of spring efficiency, short of air springs, then the Comp Cams beehive springs almost certainly take the top spot. Our tests over the last three years have shown that on average, these springs will deliver about 1,000 rpm more for the same poundage, or the same rpm for about 5 percent less seat poundage and about 20 percent less over the nose. There is more to it than just rpm. Because these springs are so much better behaved (in terms of resonance as the engine goes up the rpm range), output is often improved. This happens primarily at the points where the original spring has gone through resonance and some minor valve bounce has occurred. Because the beehive spring has no fixed resonant frequency, spurious valve bounce as rpm rises is all but eliminated. From our tests, we have seen a 5hp increase in a nominal 475hp engine with a solid cam, and as much as 12 hp on a hydraulic.
Myth 5:High-ratio rockers are not always good for power.Response: Yes they are!
There have been many published dyno tests that appear to contradict what is being said here, and that's because the tests were not conducted properly. You have probably read more than once that when dyno testing, you should change one thing at a time. Well, in reality, that's not where it's at if things have progressed well beyond the rank of basic dyno testing.
Here is a perfect example of having to make two changes to get a positive result, while either change by itself drops output. Let's say your engine has 1.6:1 rockers and the cam selected is optimal in terms of the overlap, LCA, and duration used. If this is the case, and the engine is still starved of air, then increasing the intake acceleration will allow the engine to make more power (the exhaust may also respond if the setup is really down, but otherwise exhaust responds to duration rather than increased valve accelerations). However, it won't happen as a result of just bolting on a set of higher ratio intake rockers. Doing this and nothing else will upset the area of the overlap triangle in relation to the rest of the intake opening event. Anytime the intake valve acceleration is increased (by whatever means), the cam's LCA needs to be widened. For most pushrod V-8s, it amounts to about 1?2 to 3?4 degree per point of rocker ratio increase. If you take care of business like this, a higher ratio rocker on the intake will virtually always deliver.
Myth 6:Limited lift cams with higher than normal lifter acceleration rates make more power but don't last long.Response: This is right only if you don't know the fix.
Having built a few limited-lift motors that made race-winning power (and needed to be dyno mules) has meant finding a fix for potential rapid cam lobe wear on cam profiles where rapid lifter acceleration has been pushed to the limit. Traditionally, such cams can have a short life. If the break-in procedure did not quite make the grade, a lobe (or lobes) might not even make it through the first race. About eight years ago, I found the closest thing yet toward eliminating this problem. This fix comes in a bottle labeled "Oil Extreme." Not only does it cut the likelihood of a cam failure by about 75 percent (at my best guess), but also, in 99 percent of cases, it shows a power increase amounting to about 5 hp, on average. This stuff is not available in stores because most of it is used by big corporations, naval applications, and other military operations. To get it, and it's cheap enough, you have to go directly to the manufacturer-Jet Set Life Technologies in Grand Terrace, California.
Myth 7:Those restricted classes that call for hydraulic flat-tappet cams and a minimum idle vacuum need much shorter intake and exhaust duration.Response: No vacuum is lost faster by the exhaust part of the overlap period, so shortening this will pull the vacuum up.
Most of the vacuum at idle is lost due to the intrusion of the exhaust part of the overlap into the intake part. If the exhaust part of the overlap is cut by 10 degrees, the increase in idle vacuum is much greater than if the same had been done to the intake. If a hydraulic cam and idle vacuum rule exists for your class, try using a soft (faster leakdown) lifter on the exhaust. Don't overdo things here, as some very fast lifters never recover anything near their full duration and power may be lost. The best plan is to use as tight a lifter as you can find (or a near-bottomed-out one) with a relatively soft lifter from Crane or Comp. To make sure that the exhaust lifters regain as much duration as possible, use some Oil Extreme in the oil.
Myth 8:A big intake port tends to compensate in a valve-lift-rule engine.Response: Absolutely not.
It is so common, especially with small-block motors, to quote the flow of heads at 0.700 (700 thousandths) that if a head fails to look strong there, it is assumed to be less than satisfactory. Having good flow at such a lift value is totally academic if the class rules call for a maximum valve lift of say 0.500 (500 thousandths). In fact, if a head goes on flowing really well, about 0.050 (50 thousandths) above the required valve lift, the port volume above this to support such flow could be hurting power, not enhancing it. Why? Because such flow characteristics are indicative of a port too big for the job. Anytime the port is too big, velocity is cut and the ramming momentum that is responsible for much of the volumetric efficiency numbers over 100 is reduced. Worse yet, it's a square law. Cut the velocity by 10 percent and the ramming pressure will drop just over 20 percent.
Shown here are all the main aspects of a camshaft. The most important factors to get right are the overlap and the LCA. The overlap has to be correct in terms of area so degrees and rate of opening dictate how optimal it may be.
1. Intake lobe lift 2. Intake opening flank3. Intake duration4. Exhaust lift5. Exhaust opening flank6. Exhaust duration7. Lobe centerline angle (LCA)8. Cam advance and retard9. Overlap
Myth 9:There isn't much to be gained from hollow stem steel valves.Response: Think again!
This is short and sweet. Our tests, which involved spinning Ferrea hollow versus solid stem valves, have shown this: In the range between 7,000 and 8,000 rpm, the lighter, hollow stem valves not only dynamically behave better on the way up, but also deliver (depending on the spring) between 200 to 400 more rpm before loss of control sets in.
Ever wonder what the difference is between valve toss and valve float? These Spintron screens provide the answer. Shown on the left screen, as indicated by the yellow arrow, is the valve being tossed (lofted or floating) due to component separation somewhere in the valvetrain. This usually occurs at the pushrod, but it could be at the lifter or the rocker. This valve toss can actually enhance power, and it is a characteristic sought after for an all-out pushrod valvetrain. Shown on the right screen, indicated by the red arrow, is the effect of valve bounce. This is where the valve's closing velocity with the seat is too high and the valve simply bounces back off the seat. When this happens by more than a few thousandths of an inch, power starts to drop off rapidly.
Myth 10:Solids always make a better curve and more power than hydraulics.Response: Always is an overstatement.
It is easier to make horsepower from a solid because it has less lifter related issues. That stated, a well spec'd hydraulic can actually beat a solid with the same off-the-seat duration, but it takes the right profiles and lots of dyno time to sort out the right lifter characteristics and lubes. Lastly, aeration of the oil can be an issue, so a good, functional pan becomes a must.
Myth 11:Changing pushrods isn't worth a darn.Response: Time spent testing valvetrain combinations will reveal the contrary.
There is far more to pushrod science than even many experienced and successful engine builders might imagine. Not only must a pushrod be stiff and have as high a natural lateral resonant frequency as possible, but it also must have an ability to damp out spurious vibrations developed within the valvetrain system. Stock pushrods tend to be made of materials that are better at damping than they are at avoiding flex and lateral resonance at higher rpm.
Going from a factory pushrod to a high-tech (and that term is not an overstatement) pushrod from Crane, Comp, or the like, might net you anywhere between 0 and 15 hp, depending on the dynamic characteristics of the cam and other valvetrain components. In all our tests (over a dozen to date), a good aftermarket pushrod has never lost power. Incremental gains are the norm, but gains of 9 and 15 hp were realized on two occasions.
Myth 12:A tighter intake lash gives more duration and therefore more top-end power.Response: Not usually.
Intake valves in general like to be opened and closed rapidly, especially when they are in the vicinity of the valve seat in the head. Using the opening ramp of the cam as a means of extending duration is not a good move because the acceleration on this part of the cam's profile is slow. It amounts more to creating a temporary valve leak than a performance enhancement. Lash figures on the loose side almost always deliver better results, but don't go too loose. Doing so will upset the dynamics, and potential gains will be offset by reduced valve control and increased seat bounce at the point of closure.


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New to the iPhone? Or maybe you're a veteran user trying to clean up your apps. Whatever the case, we all need a little guidance when it comes to figuring out which apps to install. The ten iPhone apps on this list are ones we recommend every iPhone owner download, install, and actually use.
Picking the ten most essential iPhone apps that everyone should have wasn't easy, especially considering there are dozens of excellent apps, and hundreds of very good ones. And beyond the most highly acclaimed apps are ones that fit different personality types or special interest groups. I for one am a huge fan of to-do list apps and language-learning apps, although I recognize that's not everyone's cup of tea. Also not included here are apps that come preinstalled on an iPhone—and many of those are indispensible—such as Maps, YouTube, Calendar, iTunes, and Reminders.
Each of the apps that made this list represents some slice of mobile computing or mobile entertainment that we feel should be utilized: productivity, organization, social networking and communication, reference, photography, reading, and so on.
Eight out of ten apps that made this list are totally, 100 percent free. One costs less than $5. And one is free to download but requires a small subscription fee. Throughout the article, you'll find links to our full reviews of the apps when available, where you can often find tips on how to use the apps best, as well as any tiny snags we found in testing them.
Everyone will tell you to download Evernote, but few are able to put into words why it is such an amazing service. The problem with convincing someone of Evernote's worth is it is a uniquely personal tool. Everyone uses it differently. To summarize, the free iPhone app synchronizes notes of all kinds, like text notes, audio recorded notes or voice memos, and pictures, and then makes them all highly searchable. It doesn't sound exciting, but the moment you figure out your own use case for Evernote, I swear you will never look for a replacement (the company highlights different use cases on the Evernote blog; do skim it). The app excels as a pared-down word processing program, and Evernote integrates with dozens of other iPhone apps. When it comes to staying organized, keeping track of ideas, and writing things down, Evernote for iPhone does the heavy lifting for you.
Eight hundred million. That's the number of Facebook accounts worldwide. Chances are, you have at least one of them (perhaps even two). Social networking enthusiasts don't need to be convinced of Facebook's worth, nor the value of having quick access to the site from your phone. If you're not enthralled by Facebook, the fact of the matter is that many of your friends and family probably are, and they use it to share important information that you might need to know. Sometimes, my Facebook feed reads more like a press release wire service on which people announce publicly that they are engaged, or ill, or just released their first book, or are looking for a new job. Whether you're an avid Facebooker or just an occasional user, the app helps you stay on top of the people and events all around you, which is reason enough to download it and log on.
Find My iPhone
Part and parcel of iOS 5 and Apple's iCloud , Find My iPhone needs to be installed and properly activated on your Apple device. It's crucial. Why? If your device is lost or stolen, Find My iPhone can locate it physically, on a map, to show you precisely where it is. If you misplace your phone and think it might be in the hands of someone you trust, you can log into the iCloud website from any computer or Internet connected device and send a message that will flash on the screen. If you think you misplaced it somewhere nearby, you can log in and force the phone to play a loud tone, even if it's set to silent. If you don't have Find My iPhone, you are not taking advantage of one of the best free features of iOS 5. Be sure to read the few bits of information regarding set up and usage, as you have to enable geolocation services and a few other settings for it to operate properly.
Gorgeous, compelling to touch, and with a great selection of content, Flipboard assimilates all kinds of things you want to read—from online magazine articles to news to social updates from your network—and puts them into a winning format. You can sign up to receive articles from a good range of diverse sources, such National Geographic, Brain Pickings, The Economist, Lifehacker, Food 52, The New Yorker, and many others. Originally developed for the iPad (side note: Flipboard for iPad is an utter dream) and only later ported to the iPhone's smaller screen, the app schools most others in design. The iPad version still holds court, but Flipboard for iPhone is a prince.
LastPass for Premium Customers
Free for app, requires $1 per month subscription
The password manager LastPass stores and keeps safe all your passwords and logins for the multitude of sites and services that requires them. In other words, you don't have to remember dozens and dozens of username and password combinations that you need to access websites, apps, password-protected services, and such. You just need to remember the one password that unlocks Lastpass. It works not only on your iPhone, but across devices, so you can install it on your Windows or Mac PC and get the same security and ease of use on your laptop and desktop computers, too. As an overall service, LastPass 1.72 Premium scored a rare five out of five stars in PCMag's review and easily earned our Editors' Choice.
Personal finance website Mint.com has a free iPhone app that helps you stick to your budget on the go. Mint's app gives you the fastest and most convenient way of checking the balance of any account you have—from a checking account to your investments to your credit cards—on the fly. It automatically itemizes all your transactions and geo-tags where you spend your money. It's wise to download whatever free apps your primary banks have, too, as Mint can't initiate money transfers, but bank apps typically can.
Onavo reduces data usage on your iPhone, which means if you're traveling abroad or looking to pare down your data plan, it's an essential app. Easy to use and highly customizable, Onavo can significantly decrease data consumption with almost no work on your behalf. It works automatically, and it works well. If you're interested in data collection in general, Onavo will treat you to all kinds of statistics about how you're using your phone with comprehensive data reports. It has two shortcomings: 1) it doesn't support iPhone 4 on Verizon and 2) it doesn't compress streaming video.
Snapseed was our Editors' Choice among iPhone camera apps for its non-destructive editing capabilities, powerful photo correction, localized adjustments, and many image-enhancing effects. Snapseed also works very well when it comes time to share photos, integrating with all the major social networks, and it sports a clear and innovative interface. Moreover, Snapseed is the only iPhone app that even approaches the power of desktop digital image editing software. At nearly $5, it's a bit more expensive than some other iPhone camera apps, but its power and features outshine the competition handily. For more camera app recommendations, see "9 Great iPhone Camera Apps."
The free reference app WebMD is one you hope you won't ever need to consult, but the moment you do need it, you'll be glad you downloaded it. WebMD works as a diagnosis app, contains listings for healthcare professionals and pharmacies in your area, and also contains first-aid guides, or simple instructions for dealing with all kinds of emergencies. Shouldn't everyone have something like this on them at all times? Parents in particular should have this app, but, really, everyone ought to download a copy for those just-in-case moments.
I have a love-hate relationship with Yelp. There are aspects of Yelp, as a website and service that will always make me shake my head, but, as an app, it's still one of the most valuable tools available. While its utility varies from city to city—with even more unpredictable results beyond the urban landscape—Yelp pinpoints businesses by location, tells you if they're open right now, and gives you a rough estimation of whether they're places you need to go. Yelp's highly subjective user-written reviews should be read with more than a few grains of salt, but don't let that keep you from reaping the value of an excellent mobile service. When you need anything and you're in unfamiliar territory, Yelp can help.


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March Madness 2014 is here and if you are like most basketball fans, you'll want to keep track of your picks with some printable March Madness brackets for 2014. As all of you college basketball fans know, picking the perfect bracket is a rare feat.
Just picking half of the March Madness bracket correctly is not something seen too often. Even President Obama has gotten into the act, according to the Bleacher Report on March 19, the President revealed his picks today.
While the brackets are offered online are very different, there are some great brackets out there that are free to print. The brackets are all set and ready to go, so here are some of the best printable brackets online today for March Madness 2014.
Even President Obama makes his March Madness picks every year. Just in case you want to take a gander at what the leader of the free world picked, check out Barack Obama's bracket here.
Here are some websites that offer simple printable brackets for 2014:
SB Nation has a great free printable bracket, you can get by clicking here.
The Bleacher Report not only has a great printable bracket but some tips, click here.
The Huffington Post offers a printable bracket and tips from experts, click here.
The Christian Post offers a printable bracket and TV times for all the games, click here.
CBS Sports offers lots of tips and a printable bracket, click here.
Above you have some reputable websites offering free printable March Madness 2014 brackets. Unlike many other websites online today, you don't have to sign up and give your email address out just to get a printable bracket when using these websites.


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Donald C. Smock, 65, of Noblesville, died Dec. 27, 2013, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.
Survivors include wife, Debi (Tess) Smock; two children, MacKenzie Tess (Ron) Shreve and Nic (Samantha) Smock; and a granddaughter all of Noblesville; two sisters, Sandy (Jack) Mather of Edgewood, Iowa and Chris Lancour of Greenfield, Wisc. ; a half sister, Beverly Hinsenbrock of Clermont, IA; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was from 3 - 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at the church. Services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Rock Church Assembly of God, 6501 S. SR 67, Pendleton, with Pastor Tad Finch officiating. Burial followed in Hinkle Creek Cemetery, near Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Arrangements handled by Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, Pendleton.


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Established as an assembly facility in 1973, Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations in York, PA assembles the Touring, Softail®, CVO™ and Trike models. They also perform a variety of manufacturing operations - making parts like frames, fuel tanks, and fenders.
At the Vaughn L. Beals Tour Center, you'll explore exhibits that detail the manufacturing and assembly processes of the factory. You'll also have the chance to sit on current production motorcycles and visit the gift shop for tour-related souvenirs. The Kids Corner, a specially designed area for visitors under the age of 12, makes the York facility an ideal family destination.
Your factory tour begins with an introductory video and continues on the factory floor where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes and products of Vehicle Operations. You'll be guided through the manufacturing of key components and the assembly of Softail, Touring, CVO and Trike motorcycles. Then it's on to the end of the line, where every motorcycle is roll-tested prior to shipping.
Over the years, thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts have made the journey to York, Pennsylvania to witness passion forged in steel.
1425 Eden Road
York, PA 17402
The free factory tour offers a limited view of the assembly line and designated fabrication areas. Tours last approximately one hour.
• Free tours begin at regular intervals between the hours of 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. Tickets are distributed on a first come, first served basis for each day's available tours. It is recommended that you arrive early in the day.
• Tours will also be offered on the following Saturday's in 2016 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm: June 18, July 16, August 20.
• Tours are not offered on weekends, major holidays, or during production changes and year-end maintenance except where noted. Tour schedule and route are subject to change.
• Reservations for 10 or more are required. Call 877-883-1450.
The Steel Toe Tour gives you a chance to experience Harley-Davidson history and get up-close and personal with the Softail,® Touring, Trike and CVO™ model families. The tour route has been expanded for smaller groups to provide a more personalized tour experience. The Steel Toe Tour takes you through the manufacturing of fuel tanks, frames, and fenders, as well as many 'employee only' areas in paint and polish.
The Steel Toe Tour goes behind-the-scenes through areas previously unseen by the public. You will be required to wear a safety vest, safety glasses, and steel toe protection, all of which are provided.
Steel Toe Tour Admission Includes:
• One tour ticket
• Commemorative pin
• Group photo
• Safety vest
• One $5 coupon, redeemable in our Gift Shop
Tour Schedule:
Two sessions are offered daily Monday through Friday at 9:30 am and Noon. Other sessions are added to accommodate peak times. Duration for each tour is approximately two hours. Tour schedule and route are subject to change.
Regular: $35.00
Groups of 16 or more: $32.00
Tours sell out quickly. Call 877-883-1450 or click the link below to reserve your tour. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
9:30 am – 2:00 pm on the following Saturday's: June 18, July 16 and August 20
2016 Closure Dates
Tour operations will be closed on the following dates in 2016: March 25, May 30, June 29, July 4, September 5, November 24-25, December 26-30.
Bags and packages such as backpacks, luggage and camera bags are not allowed in the factory.
Cameras or recording devices are not allowed in the plant. Photography is permitted in the Tour Center.
Bags or packages such as backpacks, luggage and camera bags are not allowed in the factory.
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Salvatore Louis Lubrano, age 88, born in Philadelphia PA in 1924, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2013 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
As a first generation American, Salvatore, known to family and friends as Sam, worked very hard to achieve an advanced education and career. He was raised in South Philadelphia, served in World War II, and married shortly thereafter. By putting himself through night school while raising a family, he graduated from Villanova University with a degree in electrical engineering. He retired from Ford Electronics Division (later Visteon) in 1990. Because of his warm heart and caring nature he was loved by all who knew him, and treasured by his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
He was predeceased by two of his children, Patricia and Steven, his brother Michael Lubrano, and his sisters Philomena Parmantier and Theresa Cusick. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Evelyn Walrod Lubrano, and four children, Rosalind Lubrano, Lisa Lubrano Coombes, Donna Lubrano O'Donnell, and Robert Lubrano, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, one brother, Rocco Lubrano (wife Gertrude), numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Saturday April 27, 2013 at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. (http://pdf.org)
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Course Number: 548G
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A study of international sales law under the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). Similarities and contrasts with sales law under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code will be investigated. Also addressed are the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts.
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"I always buy steaks like this that are already cubed and tenderized at the meat counter. Fresh tomato slices, mashed potatoes and black-eyed peas complete this menu."—Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup crushed saltines (about 25 crackers)
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 beef cubed steaks (4 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/3 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, flour, salt, baking powder, cayenne and pepper. Dip steaks in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture.
- In a large skillet, cook steaks in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
- For gravy, stir flour into the pan until blended. Gradually add milk, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with steaks. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Crumb-Coated Cubed Steaks in Simple & Delicious March/April 2009, p56
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"quick, easy and delicious"
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"Just made this tonight in a hurry and it went really well. My family loved it and I will make it again. I did use skim milk instead of whole throughout the recipe and it worked just fine. I did have trouble with the gravy being lumpy, but that is probably my error! I will double the gravy next time as someone else mentioned. It tasted very much like the Chicken Fried Steak we get in Texas. YUMMY!"
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SITE: Chris Brown "BANNED" From GQ Mag 'Man of the Year' Party
"GQ Magazine BANNED Chris Brown From Their Man Of The Year Party . . . They're Still UPSET Over The RIHANNA BEAT DOWN Incident!" exclaims a headline from MediaTakeOut, which actually misspelled the singer's name (but Gossip Cop was gracious enough to correct).
Anyway, according to the webloid, "GQ made sure to invite EVERY fashionable male celeb that they could. In addition to Jamie [Foxx], Common, and Ne-Yo . . . they invited Chris Bosh, Frank Ocean, and Diddy."
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MediaFakeOut further writes, "explicitly BANNED from the event was Chris Brown," adding, "SECURITY was given specific instructions to NOT allow him in the event."
Here's what's right about the MTO report: GQ had a party.
Here's what's wrong about the site's story: EVERYTHING ELSE.
An organizer of the event tells Gossip Cop Brown was absolutely "not" banned.
And a rep for the singer also says the MediaTakeOut claims are "not true."
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The University of Wisconsin-Marinette has outstanding professors, who hold teaching excellence as their highest priority. The University of Wisconsin is a name with recognition...locally, regionally, nationally, and even internationally. It connotes quality in higher education.
As a UW-Marinette student you can earn the Associate of Arts and Science Degree. This degree encompasses the liberal arts, which are the foundation for many majors and for acquiring a bachelor's degree.
Collaborative degree programs with four-year schools offer the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in several majors entirely on the UW-Marinette campus.
Earning your degree at UW-Marinette enables you to put three very powerful words on your resume: University of Wisconsin.


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What Happened to Beauty?
from R.C. Sproul Jun 24, 2016 Category: ArticlesWherever people come together to worship God, whether it be on a desert island or in a burgeoning metropolis, whether it be on the plains of Africa or in the cold winter of Siberia, people are concerned to worship Him in terms of the good, the true, and the beautiful... Keep Reading
Being Clothed in His Righteousness
from R.C. Sproul Jun 13, 2010 Category: R.C. SproulThe church is our mother, but it is Christ's bride. In this role, we are the objects of Christ's affection. We, corporately, are His beloved. Stained and wrinkled, in ourselves we are anything but holy. When we say that the church is holy or refer to her as "holy mother church," we do so with the knowledge that her holiness is not intrinsic but derived and dependent upon the One who sanctifies her and covers her with the cloak of His righteousness. Keep Reading
Accepting Nurturing from the Church
from R.C. Sproul Jun 12, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul"Holy mother church"—historians are not certain who first said it. The statement has been attributed by some to Cyprian, by others to Augustine. The assertion has survived since the early centuries of Christian history—"Who does not have the church as his mother does not have God as his Father." From its earliest days, the church was given the appellation "mother." Keep Reading
Preview the 2010 National Conference Program
from Karisa Schlehr Jun 11, 2010 Category: EventsIf you're coming to our national conference next week, here's an electronic copy of the program. Check out the schedule of events, information for book signings, bookstore highlights and more. You'll also find a helpful conference site map that shows where all events will be held. Keep Reading
A Primer on Roman Catholicism (pt. 6)
from John Gerstner Jun 11, 2010 Category: ArticlesIn this excerpt from John Gerstner's Primitive Theology, Dr. Gerstner carefully sketches the basic differences between Evangelicalism and Roman Catholicism, focusing on the differing views on justification. In this part he makes a brief examination of the Catholic sacrament of last rites. Keep Reading
$5 Friday Sale Begins at 8 a.m.
from Karisa Schlehr Jun 11, 2010 Category: Ministry NewsThe $5 Friday sale begins at 8 a.m. EST. Find a variety of resources on topics such as atheism, the church, assurance and marriage. Keep Reading
Something Old, Something New
from Eric Watkins Jun 10, 2010 Category: Tabletalk MagazineHow can confessional Reformed churches provide a safe haven for New Calvinists? A simple answer to this may fail to appreciate the diversity of each new Calvinist's spiritual pilgrimage, and thus runs the danger of not ministering particular grace to particular people in their particular situations. But that does not mean that there are not certain ideas (even general ones) that may be helpful for confessional pastors and churches to consider as they seek to minister to these weathered pilgrims seeking spiritual haven. Keep Reading
Live Webcast of the 2010 National Conference
from Karisa Schlehr Jun 09, 2010 Category: EventsThe 2010 National Conference is just around the corner, and we are excited to once again be able to offer a free, live webcast of the conference, available in both English and Spanish. This year, we have partnered with Christianity.com to provide a live stream of the conference for free (over 22,000 have watched in previous years). Keep Reading
The Seven Kings of Revelation 17
from Keith Mathison Jun 09, 2010 Category: ArticlesThe description of the woman and the beast upon which she sits in 17:7–14 is one of the most difficult passages in the book of Revelation. As John marvels at the vision, an angel says, "I will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast with seven heads and ten horns that carries her" (v. 7). The angel tells John that the beast he saw "was, and is not, and is about to rise from the bottomless pit and go to destruction" (v. 8a). The angel then says to John, "This calls for a mind with wisdom: the seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman is seated; they are also seven kings, five of whom have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come, and when he does come he must remain only a little while. As for the beast that was and is not, it is an eighth but it belongs to the seven, and it goes to destruction" (vv. 9–11). Keep Reading
Meet R.C. Sproul
from Karisa Schlehr Jun 08, 2010 Category: R.C. SproulOur friends at Desiring God have posted a profile of Dr. Sproul. Click here to read and also learn more about their national conference in October. Keep Reading
A Primer on Roman Catholicism (pt. 5)
from John Gerstner Jun 08, 2010 Category: ArticlesIn this excerpt from John Gerstner's Primitive Theology, Dr. Gerstner carefully sketches the basic differences between Evangelicalism and Roman Catholicism, focusing on the differing views on justification. In this part he looks to the Catholic sacrament of penance. Keep Reading


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(ED-We asked the crew over at Boondocker to give us the heads up on exactly who a liquid nitrous system would be best for. You'll find out from reading this that it's not for everyone.)
1) Hard Chargers:
2) Hill Bangers:
3) Mountain Flatlanders:
4) Trail Riders:
5) Boondockers:
6) Pull-the-Ropers:
Boondocker has come up with a solution for these riders so they, too, can enjoy the benefits of nitrous. The system is simple to install. It doesn't require re-jetting and comes with complete model-specific instructions. If you don't know a combination wrench from a salad fork, the installation is best left to one of Boondocker's large network of dealers. After the system is installed and these riders get used to the extra power and extra fun they have, they will realize the bottle will have to be filled. This can be done without even opening the hood with an optional Boondocker lightweight seat. Simply unhook the line and take the bottle to a Boondocker dealer. Or, easier yet, take it to your own garage and refill the bottle from an optional Boondocker 20-pound refill station. If these solutions still won't work for you, you may be happier riding your sled stock.
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8) Newbies:
9) Racers:
10) Yellowstone National Park Rangers and 4-Strokers:
11) Tweener:
If you still can't decide if liquid nitrous is right for you, contact Boondockers for additional recommendations at (208) 542-4411 or www.boondockers.com.
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Dear Hyapatia,
I have several boyfriends. I like to keep my options open. I'm not ready to move in with someone or stay with one guy right now. Having sex has always been great fun for me and I come easy, but I like to masturbate better. I get off faster and harder. This didn't used to bother me so much, but now I don't even get off all the time unless I am high. I don't want to be like that. Should I stop masturbating?
Dear Cheryl,
No, don't stop masturbating. Orgasms release oxytocin from the brain that helps reduce stress and releases hormones that are good for every organ in the body. Think about what it is that turns you on the most when you masturbate. Bring that with you to bed with your boyfriend. Teach him to do what you do to get yourself off. If it's a hand movement, like moving three fingers around in little circles on the clit with pressure, teach him how. It doesn't matter if you orgasm from the clitoris or the G-spot. If you can't get off during sex, but the clitoral stimulation makes you come, that's okay. We don't have to come from fucking each and every time. That's one of the many advantages of being a woman. Guys feel that it's their responsibility to make sure their lady gets off, one way or another. Most are really open to learning new ways to turn you on, no matter what they are.
My girlfriend's breasts are two different sizes. I'm worried about her. I've never noticed this with any other girls I've been with. Does this mean she could have breast cancer?
Dear Jason,
Most women have one breast that's bigger than the other. Some women have a more pronounced difference. Breast cancer appears as more of a lump on the breast in one location, not the entire breast. There's no reason to worry about the different size, as long it's soft and feels like the other one.
Dear Hyapatia,
I have a very embarrassing problem. Every now and then, like when I am under lots of stress, I have a very painful breakout. It's on my pussy lip and my inner thigh. It's always in the same place and only on one side. I've been to several doctors and they always do a culture to see if it is herpes, and then they tell me it's not. Blisters form that itch, burn and hurt deeply all the time. Do you have any idea what this may be?
Dear Michaella,
If the doctors have done cultures and they have come back negative for herpes, you can be certain it's not herpes. Has anyone suggested shingles? If you've had the chicken pox, shingles are a possibility. When activated -- and stress is a common cause -- the chicken pox virus, which lies dormant in the ends of the nerves near the spine, can cause shingles. They usually show up around the trunk on one side of the body. But shingles can break out on the head, neck, genitals or thighs. The disease appears as a rash, with blisters, that itch. When scratched, they burn and hurt. Shingles can recur. Has your doctor tested for this? If this isn't it, keep going to other doctors until you find one that can figure it out.
I heard that Kegel exercises for women strengthen vagina muscles. Isn't this basically just to make you tighter so it will feel better for the guy?
Dear Dominique,
There are many more benefits than that! The stronger your Kegel muscle is, the stronger your orgasm! That's the most important one for me. Also, as we age and our bodies change, especially following childbirth, our muscles become weaker. The uterus can actually move down further into the vagina; gravity takes it's toll. Watch Dr. Oz or The Doctors – or look it up if you don't believe me. As we get older and after having kids, our muscle is often weak, so that when we sneeze, cough or laugh hard, a little pee comes out. Weak Kegel muscles are the cause. To avoid this and possible painful uterine prolapse and encourage good, strong orgasms, do those Kegel exercises!
My girlfriend says anal sex causes hemorrhoids. That's why she says she won't try it. Is that true?
Dear Sammy,
Not true. If you're gentle and use lots of lube, it can actually be a good preventative. Ellen Barnard, a sex educator/counselor and co-founder of A Woman's Touch in Madison, WI, says, "It improves the strength and flexibility of the skin and muscles so that the anus is better able to respond to pressure, rather than bulging and producing hemorrhoids." So you see, I'm not just pulling this out of my ass!


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Re:Red Planet
Thanks for unlocking. Please do not lock it again. Bp101697 (talk) 08:15, February 22, 2014 (UTC)Bp101697
Operation Opera
This image (File:INNOPERATE.png) uses on Operation Opera. You're talking about high quality? Leave a message to my talk page.
Re:Operation Opera
I am done uploading this image. It's too big that I upload! (1080px from Youtube)
I'm glad you active now. I made the new navbox. How about this?
Please comment this template at Thread:41375. If you like it, give the Kudo.
P.S.1. Please tell another admin.
2.Please tell me reason why did you lock the List of Angry Birds Toons Episodes. Reply me in my talk page.
Bp101697 (talk) 12:51, February 24, 2014 (UTC)Bp101697
Please do not protect the game pages if the pages is not vandalized. Please unlock those page ASAP. This wiki needs more free to edit. thanks Bp101697 (talk) 01:44, February 25, 2014 (UTC)Bp101697
Re:Locked ABT Episodes
It's good to lock, but please lock it temporary.Bp101697 (talk) 01:49, February 25, 2014 (UTC)Bp101697
Character Pages
Can you please unprotect the star wars characters page, the star wars II characters page, and the space characters page? These really need improvement which I would like to do as article improver. There is only a few things I need to add like infoboxes and descriptions and will tell you when I am finished. Thanks. Boarba Fett Talk Blog Contributions Following
Thank you for unlocking them. I will try to get around to it this weekend. I will tell you when I am done. Boarba Fett Talk Blog Contributions Following
You may lock Space Characters if needed. Boarba Fett Talk Blog Contributions Following
Re:Locked Games
I had received your message and view all Game Page. I saw some pages (Angry Birds and Bad Piggies) are still locked. Both pages are not need to lock. Please unlock them permanently. (Except Vandalism, should lock for temporary.) The Space Red: Bp101697
For Level Walkthrough pages. I changed the layout of page like this thread Thread:41505. If you like, give the kudo.
P.S. I'm renovating the ABSpace Walkthroughs, but I cannot enter in some pages, so I cannot renovate them. Can you help me renovate?
You must follow this if you help me:
1.Fill {{SpaceLeveltabs}} at a head of the wiki. (Use it before typing other code and edit in source mode only.)
2.Fill {{AngryBirdsSpaceLevels}} at a last section of the wiki.
3.Edited category like this
1) Levels
2) Angry Birds Space
3) --Episode Name--
4) See the Instruction in the real game and order the Birds (For example:The game Introduces Super red Bird, then Ice Bird. You must type these category by order: Levels with Super Red Bird , Levels with Ice Bird) The Space Red: Bp101697
- I have updated Angry Birds. Because most admins are not pay attention about this article and this page is locked, so this page is out of date. You can lock this page immediately or keep unlocking. If I were you, I would keep this page unprotected until someone vandalize it.The Space Red: Bp101697
Ice Bird
Shouldn't the Ice Bird be on the space characters page? Can you please delete the Ice Bird page if you agree with me. Boarba Fett Talk Blog Contributions Following
I know that Ice Bird is a separate bird, but so is Blu and Jewel and lots of Star Wars characters. Why don't they have their own separate page? I think that it would only make sense to put the Ice Bird on the Space Characters page. If you want I could make a poll for the whole wiki. Boarba Fett Talk Blog Contributions Following
Theme Infobox
Please unlock this template:Template:Theme Infobox. I'll renovate this template in the future.
The Space Red: Bp101697
Question of the Month
I have seen your suggestion of Question of the month. I think your question is the best to bring it to the question of this month. For Featured Poll, please tell the other admin and resuggest the poll.The Space Red: Bp101697
Chucked Out Picture
Here is this!
Theme Infobox again
I told you to unlock the Template:Theme Infobox. Were you talk with another admin? Please unlock this page soon.The Space Red: Bp101697
Thanks to unlock it. Please unlock Theme 1-1 and Theme 1-2 too. And do not lock them AGAIN.--The Space Red: Bp101697 (talk) (Blog) (Contributions) 11:34, March 7, 2014 (UTC)
Re:Ice Bird
No, it has its own separate page because it's not a variation of the rest of the birds. It's original, so it gets it own page. Qazqaz555 Talk Blog : Contributions
Thanks to block him. Can you delete all files which he uploaded? --The Space Red: Bp101697 (talk) (Blog) (Contributions) 11:05, March 8, 2014 (UTC)
Re: Ice Bird
Okay, and can you remove Fat Pig and give it its own page, because it appeared in several diffrent games/media other than Space. The Boomerang 12:57, March 9, 2014 (UTC)The Boomerang
I have seen your message. How can I help you?The Space Red: Bp101697 (talk) (Blog) (Contributions) 09:50, March 13, 2014 (UTC)
It's not needed. {{Game}} is a redirect page to {{Games}}, so you can type both {{Game}} or {{Games}}. The results are same.The Space Red: Bp101697 (talk) (Blog) (Contributions) 09:57, March 13, 2014 (UTC)
About locked, pleaase unlock the unnecessary article page as most as possible. I have seen Fat Pig Page is locked by admin since 2012. Can you unlock this? The Space Red: Bp101697 (talk) (Blog) (Contributions) 10:30, March 13, 2014 (UTC)
Ummm. Should we remove the Fat Pig topic in Space Characters?The Space Red: Bp101697 (talk) (Blog) (Contributions) 10:33, March 13, 2014 (UTC)
OK.The Space Red: Bp101697 (talk) (Blog) (Contributions) 10:35, March 13, 2014 (UTC)
Luiz the Dog
Please delete Luiz the dog page which User:Rex7cachor created. Because Luiz is in the Rio Characters page.The Space Red: Bp101697 (talk) (Blog) (Contributions) 11:08, March 14, 2014 (UTC)
You deleted it. Thanks. Please delete all junk pages if you can. We need to clean up our wiki.The Space Red: Bp101697 (talk) (Blog) (Contributions) 14:06, March 14, 2014 (UTC)
Infobox Episode, Infobox characters and Infobox Games Template
Please unlock these templates: Template:Infobox episode, Template:Infobox character and Template:Infobox game. I want to improve them.The Space Red: Bp101697 (talk) (Blog) (Contributions) 07:24, March 17, 2014 (UTC)
Question of the Month Temp
User:Ralph sea didn't suggest the first question. He most likely put it in the suggestion afterwards, as I made the templates before I made the suggestion page. Qazqaz555 Talk Blog : Contributions
Re:Ice Bird
Ooh sorry about that but deleting the Ice Bird page requires a lot of discussion, so can you talk to the other admins about it? and if they all agree I can delete and move it.
> My thoughts are stars i cannot fathom into constellations Talk ღ05:20,3/23/2014
Hello! Please delete the following pages:
It comes from Wikipedia but check this user:
Wikipedia: wikipedia:Special:Contributions/Chaodeknoi
This wiki: Special:Contributions/Chaodeknoi
Angry Birds Toons Episodes
Thank you. Don't lock them again. Off Duty, Slingshot 101, and Dopeys on a rope are only locked page.The Space Red: Bp101697 06:03, April 7, 2014 (UTC)
Angry Birds GO!
Hi Perfectionista Bird! This is Smashbro8. I'm a quite new editor on this wiki, however, I helped improve pages such as High Dive. I was wondering if you could unlock the Angry Birds GO! page so I can help improve it. I am not a vandal and I promise to improve the page as much as I can! Thanks! () 13:13, April 7, 2014 (UTC)Smashbro8
Blossom River
You made this page, but it doesn't have the infobox. Please use this template instead.The Space Red: Bp101697 02:07, April 12, 2014 (UTC)
- OK!The Space Red: Bp101697 02:36, April 12, 2014 (UTC)
Re:Welcome Back
Hello and Thanks! Also are you doing any of the Angry Birds Walkthroughs, we have only 1 episode not taken, if your not doing any can you help us with the Red's Mighty Feathers walkthroughs? Thanks! Bomb (talk) 17:29, April 12, 2014 (UTC)
ABRP Wiki
Greetings! I am Chickenwrangler369, mostly active on the pvz wiki but also a HUGE angry birds fan.
I have recently made an Angry birds roleplay wiki and i've been wondering is we could be 'wiki partners' and advertize each others wiki on our main page. Please leave me a message if you approve.
P.S. anyone is invited to my wiki
Chickenwrangler369 (talk) 12:01, July 22, 2014 (UTC)
I'm so sorry about it. I'm glad you have replied me.The Space Red: Bp101697 12:10, October 13, 2014 (UTC)
Forum thread received
Please look Thread:49653 of the forum. Thank you .Kuyabryancyriel97 (talk) 09:17, October 20, 2014 (UTC)
I REALY NEED HELP EDITING So Help PerfectionBird
Of course, it looks great. However, it's too big and you need to remove the cloud in between. It's not angry birds-related. The Boomerang 03:25, November 30, 2014 (UTC)The Boomerang
Have I broken the rules
Birds Page
Its Peter879
could you please unlock the birds page as i am doing some work on it
i promise i wont vandilise it!
i have tryed to get an in game sprite of tony but i can not get an hd one could you try??
i left a picture on the seansen caracter section but thats it
please help
Re : Logo
Sure, you can use that one. It looks great! The Boomerang 20:06, December 1, 2014 (UTC)The Boomerang
Re: Forgot
Oh, the reason I didn't include your name in the poll is that although you've been here for a while, you're still relatively new as an admin. Among all of the active admins here, Hearts and Boomerang are the longest tenured, and therefore the most suited to be on the poll. I didn't mean to offend you by excluding your name from the poll, and I'm deeply sorry if you were offended. Qazqaz555 03:20, December 5, 2014 (UTC)
User Fan Templates
How do you copy a user fan template on to your profile? I wanted to put the This user is a Fan of Bubbles thing on my proflie.
Boycat2004 21:18, December 12, 2014 (UTC)Boycat2004
Re: Wiki Homepage Logos
Of course you can change the logo into better logos with better fonts! It will be great if your picture is a .png file! Phanminhnhat (My talk)
Re: Background
I was planning to do a Stella Themed backgronud, since it's mostly been about Red's flock. Also, the bird's rio sprites are slightly diffrent from toons sprites, so the pigs toons and the birds rio don't go together. As for the time, 8 pm would work. The Boomerang 19:44, December 22, 2014 (UTC)The Boomerang
With your logic, Tony shouldn't be on the background and the wordmark either, since he has yet to appear in the actual Angry Birds game. Also again with your logic, the AB Rio sprites are soley from AB Rio and haven't been used anywhere else, so they can't be in the background either. The pig's toons sprites are also never used in the AB Original game, so they shouldn't be used either. The Boomerang 13:51, December 24, 2014 (UTC)The Boomerang
My point is, almost every single background we've had has focused on soley Red's flock. I think that we should do a diffrent background. The Boomerang 18:53, December 25, 2014 (UTC)The Boomerang
Merry Christmas! I don't want this conversation to turn rotten; but I see this as just arrogance. I didn't say anything when you changed the background from the older christmas theme to the newer. I didn't protest when you switched the wordmark. You can't keep constantly getting your way all the time; plus, you aren't of higher position. The Boomerang 02:33, December 26, 2014 (UTC)The Boomerang
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you too :)
> My thoughts are stars i cannot fathom into constellations Talk ღ03:10,12/26/2014
Play Angry Birds Levels on our wiki
Hello, Perfectionist. When I go to the Espanol Angry Birds Wiki's main page, I've seen a level for us to try (it's Golden Eggs Level 5 on Facebook, scroll down if you want to see it) and this is also done in every level in Poached Eggs, Mighty Hoax and Surf and Turf! I can try this level with a single click on the picture and I can play instantly on the page! Too bad that only admins can edit those levels. Now I know how to edit but only you can create those levels. I'll show you how if you say you agree on my talk page. Whatever we don't need it, but I knew that we'll need those levels for players to try or have a new challenge sometime. Phanminhnhat (my talk page)
Your Perfect
Hi, PerfectionistaBird are you still active on this wiki, if you still are, please respond to this. Because I miss you --Al the Emerald Toucanet (talk) 00:25, November 2, 2015 (UTC)Al the Emerald Toucanet


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The Marvelously Minimal Home in Massachusetts
From Dean Dowd on January 22, 2011 in General Remodel
If the New Year has brought in revamped urges to minimize your house and show off beloved belongings with more panache, then this 770-square-foot Cambridge home is the space that will inspire you. Eli and Jessica's condo could be described as both sparse and warm—a difficult combo to come by.
Everything in this space seems to matter to them, and there is nothing that doesn't fall into William Morris' design philosophy that an object is worthy of a space only if it is either useful or beautiful.
The meticulous choosing process that Eli and Jessica have gone through has created a perfect blend of furniture. The simplicity of the pieces themselves, such as in this office space, allows for bold midcentury-modern shapes and stark colors to invigorate rather than cramp each room.
Each room is anchored by strong dark elements, thought color simultaneously abounds. Take the kitchen, which is grounded through the cabinetry, and yet balanced by the bright details of the warm wood, contrasting chairs and orange clock.
This condo is a superb example of how a small space can be both beautiful and functional. Both fun and grown-up. Both minimalist and full of life.


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Army Battles Men's Gymnastics To A Victory
March 19, 2003
West Point, N.Y. - Just nine days earlier the same two teams met in Chicago and the UIC men's gymnastics team was looking for a different outcome.
It was not meant to be, however, as Army defeated the Flames, 210.65-205.7, on Tuesday evening for the second time in the short span, as the Black Knights edged UIC, 208.3-208.05, back on March 9.
Army was led by the all-around effort of Dustin Greenhill who edged UIC's Neil Faustino in that department, 52.1-52.0.
Faustino won the vault title with a 9.4 effort, while Matt Musielak added a pair of wins, tying for the floor title (9.1) and taking the parallel bars competition outright (9.0).
The Flames continue their road trip on Saturday, March 22, as they face Temple and Navy in Philadelphia at 2:00 p.m.


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Cravings: Red Color = Red Meat
member of DrFuhrman.com, if so, give Dr. Fuhrman's suggestion a whirl:
Member: I am almost done with week 4 of the 6 week plan, and have had virtually no cravings since day one. This transition has been shockingly easy for me. However, out of nowhere, I am having some pretty overwhelming cravings for red meat. Is there anything you suggest?Maybe I could use lentils to simulate chocolate, they're brown.
Dr. Fuhrman: Cook up a bean/oatmeal patty and use lots of shredded beets to make it red. Sunflower seeds are helpful too.