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Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, 2nd Edition
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April 2006
Table of Contents
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Part I: Wireless Networking Fundamentals.
Chapter 1: Introducing Wireless Home Networking.
Chapter 2: From a to g and b-yond.
Chapter 3: Bluetooth, HPNA, and HomePlug.
Part II: Making Plans.
Chapter 4: Planning a Wireless Home Network.
Chapter 5: Choosing Wireless Home Networking Equipment.
Part III: Installing a Wireless Network.
Chapter 6: Installing Wireless Access Points in Windows.
Chapter 7: Setting Up Your Windows PCs for Wireless Networking.
Chapter 8: Setting Up a Wireless Mac Network.
Chapter 9: Setting Up Internet Sharing.
Chapter 10: Securing Your Wireless Home Network.
Part IV: Using a Wireless Network.
Chapter 11: Putting Your Wireless Home Network to Work.
Chapter 12: Gaming Over a Wireless Home Network.
Chapter 13: Networking Your Entertainment Center.
Chapter 14: Other Cool Things You Can Network.
Chapter 15: Using a Bluetooth Network.
Chapter 16: Going Wireless Away from Home.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten FAQs about Wireless Home Networks.
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Troubleshoot Wireless LAN Performance.
Chapter 19: More Than Ten Devices to Connect to Your Wireless Network in the Future.
Chapter 20: Top Ten Sources for More Information.


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Is your client's money safe?
By Atlas Precious Metals Exchange
Atlas Precious Metals Exchange Corp.
In the extremely stressed global economic environment that exists today, it is especially important to note that ownership and possession are two completely different concepts. With the problems of sovereign debt, municipal debt and consumer debt combined with rising prices of food and gas affecting the globe, a piece of paper stating that you own something is totally different than having the real physical asset stored in an independent, secure location.
If there was some type of catastrophic financial crisis concerning debt, currency, food or energy, the actual physical possession of an asset like gold, silver, platinum, palladium or even oil is priceless.
The ownership of a piece of paper stating that you have ownership of said asset might not be worth more than the tissue paper that pops out of a box.
In this current globally sensitive economic time, it is imperative investors have possession of some globally valued hard assets. It helps you maintain a secure financial future in a world of uncertainty.
Your clients also need to save in something tangible, unprintable, natural and limited in supply. It's recommend investors diversify at least 10 percent to 15 percent of their portfolios in gold or silver.

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North Carolina Will Abstracts for the HAM surname.
Copyright Jan 16, 1999 by David Hamm
odoniv (at) earthlink.net
Researching the
surname in Virginia and North Carolina.
Thomas HAM
estate papers in Ashe County, NC.
HAM, Thomas b. 1795, Died 1865 in Ashe Co., NC.
Ashe County 1865 Ashe Co. Court Records? pg ?? NC Archives
The estate papers for Thomas HAM are held at the NC Archives. Heirs are listed.
Wife Ann ELDRIDGE b. 1792 d. 1888.
Levi HAM b. ABT 1820
Larkin HAM b. 1821
Isaac HAM b. ABT 1822
Thomas HAM b. ABT 1839
John HAM
Elizabeth HAM
Hester HAM b. ABT 1825
Mary HAM b. 1832
Eveline HAM b. 1832
Catherine HAM b. 1838
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Cybercrime's New Bank Robbers
So-called "cybercrime" now attracts the same sort of attention that bank robbery used to. The sums involved, the ingenuity of the thieves and the way the victims are often financial institutions all serve to fuel the public fascination.
The Guardian carries a long article by Misha Glenny, author of "Dark Market: Cyberthieves, Cybercops and You." It looks at the development, current state of play and some of the more impressive scams.
The gang bought a number of pre-paid debit cards in different locations and placed $15 on each card. Once they had broken into the computer system of the company that issued them, they found the network area that dealt with the limits placed on each card. They sought out the cards they had purchased and, using the control they had established over the company's networked system, they electronically raised the spending limit on the cards from $15 to tens of thousands of dollars. Over one weekend, they extracted around $1m (£640,000) using the affected cards in ATM machines around the world.
The article continues by saying that this was not the only time this type of attack had been carried out and points out that banks were by no means the only target. But how big is the threat?
In 2009, the White House suggested that cybercrime and industrial espionage inflicted damage of around $1tn (£640bn) a year — almost 1.75% of global GDP. Can it be true? The answer is that, whatever anyone may say, nobody has the faintest idea.
Part of the problem, as a number of comments following the article point out, is that of definition. Essentially, cybercrime describes illegal acts carried out via computer, but they are still crimes and often just new variations on old themes. What does seem to be clear is that the online scams are becoming more ingenious.
The Sophos Naked Security blog describes an email link to what appears to be an article on the BBC website describing a job opportunity.
It refers to a housewife in Abingdon — that's because I was in Abingdon, just outside Oxford, UK, when I visited the webpage. The site has tailored its content to appear more compelling to me by determining where in the world I am.
In this case, the aim of the bogus website is to recruit people to a work-from-home scheme, but it could equally be used to obtain personal details.
- The Guardian: Cybercrime: is it out of control?
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TUCSON, Ariz. - Sophomore right-hander Preston Guilmet has been named a Collegiate Baseball/Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week after firing a one-hitter over seven innings against Liberty last Friday. His current selection marks a school-record third time this season he has been recognized by the publication.
Guilmet (9-1), who is on the watch lists for both the Brooks Wallace Award and the Roger Clemens Award and is one of 50 national semifinalists for the Golden Spikes Award, held the Flames hitless for 5 2/3 innings last week before finally allowing a single with two outs in the sixth. He did not give up another hit while holding Liberty scoreless for seven innings to lower his Pac-10-leading ERA to 1.68 for the season. He did not issue a walk in his team-leading ninth win of the year and finished with six strikeouts to raise his season total to 110 in 102 innings pitched.
Guilmet has previously recieved weekly accolaids from Collegiate Baseball after flirting with another no-hitter in UA's season-opener against Gonzaga on Feb. 2 and again after striking out a career-high 15 batters in a complete game win over Stanford on April 13. His three selections this season mark not only a first for a single year, but it is also the most national weekly awards for any Arizona player in a career. Former Wildcat Jason Hendricks is the only other UA player to have been recognized multiple times when he was named to the honor twice during the 1998 season.
Guilmet and his teammates will return to action on Saturday when they open a three-game Pac-10 series against USC at Jerry Kindall Field at Frank Sancet Stadium. Guilmet is the scheduled starter for Arizona in the 7 p.m. series-opener.


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Here's some from my camera. These may be huge though??
Here's some from my camera. These may be huge though??
Fascist Dictator of the Heath Davis Appreciation Society
Supporting Petone's Finest since the very start - Iain O'Brien
Also Supporting the All Time #1 Batsman of All Time Ever - Jacques Kallis and the much maligned Peter Siddle.
Vimes tells it how it is:
BTW Heef, nice photos, especially the bird (what type is it) one. I'm surprised you were able to get such a close up. Where you using your big lenses to take those photos?
(It's called 'Depth of Field' I think). So if you were shooting a portrait and you wanted the background blurred out you'd shot with a low f no. like 2.8. If you're shooting something where you want as much of the shot in focus as possible then you'd go higher into the 10's-20's etc. In low light though you need a tripod or a nice solid wall if you're going to use high aperture no's as you're letting less light into the camera than with low no's like f2.8.
Basically you balance your aperture with your shutter speed to get the shot you want under the conditions I think.
Or something like that Saw a good diagram to explain it on a camera forum, I'll post it if I can find it again this weekend.
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R.I.P Craigos, you were a champion bloke. One of the best
R.I.P Fardin 'Bob' Qayyumi
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"How about you do something contstructive in this forum for once and not fill the forum with ****. You offer nothing." - theegyptian.
"There's more chance of SoC making a good post than Smith averaging 99.95." - Furball
"**** you're such a **** poster." - Furball
Liking the first one heef.
That's interesting re aperture. I'm pretty sure there is a way to change that but don't have the camera handy to check. Also interesting about higher aperture. The following picture was taken with at f/7.1, twice as much as the sunset pic. Wonder what made the camera decide that.
Forever 63* at the SCG
That might be completely wrong, but I think that's how it would work.
What's that waterway in your pics, Craig?
Some more from a town called Hue, about the half way point between Hanoi and Saigon (used to be where the old border was for North and South Vietnam).
From my hotel balcony
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A few pics from canon I took during the last couple of months. It includes one in HDR, one from a village and a mosque in Lahore.
Wasim Akram: The most sKiLlFuL bowler in history!
Mcgrath said he is fond of the genius "Akram would power through the crease and do whatever he wanted with the old and new ball"
Allan Border "If I ever get a chance to be reborn as a cricketer, I would want to be Wasim"
Richards, Tendulkar and Waugh described Akram as the most dangerous bowler they had ever faced.
> > > Wasims Magic Delivery. Late Swing. Hatrick. < < <
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It's the end of an era at Blah Bar in Barnsley as manager Glen Hinchliffe hangs up his bar towel for the last time after 11 years.
Glen, 55, who designed the unique look of Blah Bar, is leaving the popular watering hole to start a new business venture with his son Abel, 23.
Glen's daughter Rebecca, 30, who is his assistant bar manager, is joining her sister Emily's beauty business called Face in Pitt Street where she will be a make-up artist.
Glen and Rebecca said they would have great memories of Blah Bar which had "set a new benchmark" for town centre pubs.
"Women, young mums and their kids especially, feel safe in the bar," said Glen, who added that staff from all over the world - including Latvia and Colombia - had worked at Blah Bar and still returned for a visit.
"They come back like homing pigeons," added Rebecca.
Some customers had also been regulars for eight or nine years.
Glen leaves on Sunday after a leaving party tomorrow and new owners take over on Monday. They plan to close Blah Bar for a 'new look' refurbishment, Glen said.
Glen, who said people were increasingly forsaking pubs in favour of cheap beer and a DVD at home, added: "It's been good but it's just time for a new venture."
Not surprised hes hanging his towel up, made his money at over £4 a pint!!
Its a shame as it has for the past 10 years been the best bar in town. Good luck to them both. Must have been miss-counting your money Wayne, don't recall it ever being £4 a pint (leave the beer goggles at home)
We frequented Blah Bar lots - as an office, as a couple, and myself with friends both at lunch time and for tea. The food was beautiful, the atmosphere was was good. However, on one of our visits in the evening I was with a disabled friend. Both of us were abused verbally by a guy at the bar - someone who was a regular, and I think a friend of the owners. When I mentioned it to the bar staff, they looked too frightened to do anything. When my friend was subject to taunts - loud taunts - about his disabiilty, we left - not touching our food - and we never returned.


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Etc are three little letters we run across most every day. We hardly notice them. But when it comes to South Carolina and our future, 'etc' can be a real disaster or it can be our great hope.
Confused? Let me explain.
Etc (usually written with a period at the end as etc.) is short for et cetera, a Latin phrase that the Cambridge Dictionary defines as "and other similar things." Another way of thinking about etc is "more of the same."
See Lancaster would like to thank the community for its support of Rosie's Easter Bash, held March 26 at the American Legion Fairgrounds.
More than 1,500 people endured early-morning rain to come out and enjoy the annual event, which featured a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, photos with Peter Cotton Tail, egg hunts and more. Groups of youngsters searched for more than 8,000 eggs, including 100 "golden eggs" which offered the opportunity to take home baskets sponsored by local businesses.
Editor's note: This letter refers to a Chip Bok cartoon labeling President Obama's visit with Cuban leader Raul Castro as "Varsity" and the Brussels terrorists as "J.V. Team."
The editorial cartoon you chose to publish March 25 was atrocious and wrong.
In Wednesday's article about Billy McCoy running against Sheriff Barry Faile, Mr. McCoy says the sheriff has been in office too long. I would like to point out that the reason the sheriff has been in office since 2008 is because we keep electing him!
We the people of Lancaster love Barry Faile, and we loved his father Williford, who was also sheriff for many years. They are good people who stay with their job and do not change jobs every six months or so like you often do, Mr. McCoy.
South Carolina during April will mount a coordinated effort to eliminate access to alcohol by young people under age 21, striving to ensure a safe prom season and end to the school year.
The program will involve law enforcement, alcohol-abuse prevention specialists and other community members throughout the state, joining to increase enforcement of the state's laws and to launch a public education blitz.
Christopher Sardelli reported for The Lancaster News from 2008 until last week, when he left for a communications job in Charlotte. In March he was named the S.C. Press Association's weekly journalist of the year.
I can remember it like it was yesterday.
I was standing in the living room of the Stroud family home with piles of photographs spread in front of me.
Joel Hinson with Lancaster County Animal Control, which is now under the jurisdiction of our sheriff's department, is a fine example of tax dollars at work.
His prompt response to a situation that could have been sad proved otherwise. He knows and enjoys what he's doing. That's obvious in his smile and the pride he takes in his work. Very knowledgeable!
Health care is always changing, brought on by scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, government regulation and reform. But there is one constant: physicians still shoulder the ultimate responsibility for a patient's care, whether it be in the emergency room, on the operating table or in a clinic.
From the days of Hippocrates, doctors have held the fate of their fellow human beings in their hands – and certainly in their hearts.
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The Skinny on Fruit...
That's Fit passes along some great info on the healthfulness of fruit and veggie skin. Here's a bit:
Okay, will do!
Apples - A Cornell University study revealed that 87 percent of an apple's cancer-fighting phytochemicals are found in the skin, not the crunchy white flesh insideI guess I should eat these then:
Eggplant - Remove the skin of this favorite vegetable of many Italian grandmothers (mine notwithstanding) and you remove 300 milligrams of brain-cell preserving antioxidants in the process
Cucumber - Experts suggest that you consume at least five milligrams of silica a day -- the amount found in the skin you just peeled off that cucumber
Kiwi - Yeah, the fuzzy outside is pretty gross, but it has been found to contain healthy compounds that fight off bugs like staph and E. coli
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Russian Proton M rocket carrying three Glonass satellites crashes
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A RUSSIAN Proton M rocket carrying three Glonass satellites crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday.
Russia's Proton M rocket introduced in 2010 has suffered spectacular failures before and early Tuesday another one of the unmanned rockets crashed in flames shortly after takeoff. The Proton M rocket carrying three Glonass communications satellites veered off course within seconds of takeoff, rocket bursting into flames before it hit the ground.
A spokesman for Russia's space agency Roscosmos said, "There was an accident during the Proton-M launch. The rocket fell and exploded on the territory of the launch site."
He did not indicate the cause of the crash but according to Russian state news agency Ria Novosti, Kazakhstan's Emergencies Ministry said the crash was due to a failure of the rocket's first-stage engine.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has ordered an investigation into the crash and ways to avoid such crashes, with heads expected to roll. Russia's space industry is an important source of revenue from foreign companies looking to put satellites into space.
According to Ria Novosti, the crash and loss of three Glonass satellites will incur financial costs of no less than $200m. While those that paid for the satellites will want compensation, Roscomos will have to ensure that its Proton M rockets are safe for flight, with all Proton M launches presently suspended.
Glonass is Russia's answer to the American Global Positioning System (GPS). Previous Proton M failures saw the loss of three other Glonass satellites in December 2010. µ
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Young stars shine on Icenetwork.com
In 2008, I was floored when I discovered the Ice Network during the week of the U.S. Championships. I had been away from the sport for a few years, and a friend sent me a link to the website. I pursued the site for a bit and noticed that they were offering video coverage of every event during the week-long competition. Although I was skeptical about how much coverage they would actually provide, and wary of whether or not the picture quality would be very good, I decided to buy a subscription. That evening, I tuned in for the senior ladies' short program and was surprised to be introduced to some of the most talented skaters in the country, many of whom I had never heard of.
Just a few years ago, a skater who was unable to place in the top six after the short program in the senior events at the U.S. Championships wasn't provided with the chance to be seen by a national audience. Icenetwork.com has changed this. The site, which is a partnership between U.S. Figure Skating and Major League Baseball's Sports on Earth department, has given local skaters an opportunity to perform for skating fans across the country. By streaming videos of the U.S. Championships, and offering coverage of regional and sectional events, the site enables viewers to root for never-before-seen skaters.
This is a great service to young skaters, their families, and fans. When I was competing at the novice and junior levels, I would have loved it if my family had been able to watch me compete live online. Many of the brightest stars in the sport can be found coming up the ranks in these younger levels. Allowing fans an opportunity to watch these skaters compete at the events leading up to the U.S. Championships gives them a chance to root for skaters who aren't already in the public eye.
This brilliant feature was a primary goal of U.S. Figure Skating when they set out to create the site.
"Broadcasting our qualifying competitions is important to U.S. Figure Skating because it gives fans access to skaters as they begin their journey to making Team USA. There is great skating that takes place at these levels, and one way to increase the fan base is to allow fans to identify their favorites earlier, building a "relationship" with the skaters. When the time comes for the athletes to compete in televised events, there is increased name recognition and awareness," said Ramsey Baker, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications at U.S. Figure Skating.
Along with its unique video coverage, the site supplies breaking news, athletes' bios, and results. There are forums open to the fans, skaters provide video diaries, and subscribers are given the opportunity to replay events at their leisure.
The site also supplies commentary and articles about the sport written by knowledgeable skating journalists. "The Inside Edge with Sarah and Drew," a blog written by Sarah Brannen and Drew Meekins, is a fan favorite.
Brannen, who is an accomplished author and an adult skater, and Meekins, a former world junior champion, began their blog in 2008. After meeting at the 2005 U.S. Championships, they came up with an idea to provide behind-the-scenes coverage of skating events and personal musings for the site. Posting bi-monthly, the response to their articles has been excellent.
The duo is excited about this year's Olympic trials, and are going to be on-site blogging about the action.
"This year is going to be one of the most intense National championships ever. The men's field is so deep that almost anything could happen. That goes for the women too with the return of Sasha Cohen a couple of wild cards. We really don't know which ladies will make the team, and we're not even sure who we think would be the best choices. There could a big surprise on the team," said Brannen when discussing her thoughts on the significant event.
Although Icenetwork.com will continue with its annual video coverage of the competition, a television partner for this year's Grand Prix events has yet to be named. Because of this, some fans have been slightly worried that the Ice Network won't be supplying subscribers with coverage of these competitions. Baker addressed uncertainty with me, and she wants subscribers to know that there will be no change in the site's coverage.
"Icenetwork.com has the exclusive rights to broadcast the Grand Prix series online in the United States this fall," explains Baker. "A television partner is not yet determined for the Grand Prix series, but when it is, it will be announced by U.S. Figure Skating. The television aspect will only enhance Icenetwork.com because it will spark interest in the sport and serve as a marketing platform for the full coverage that can be found on ice network.com, both live and on-demand."
While the Grand Prix coverage will be unchanged, there will be one adjustment to the site this season: Events won't feature commentary by the site's original contributor, Nancy Kerrigan. Baker says that Kerrigan is still planning to help with some "special projects or assignments" in the future
The site, which carefully monitors its traffic, has reported a constant annual increase of viewers. While some fans have complained about lost feeds or technical problems, I have yet to experience any difficulties with my subscription. With unique content and a growing audience, the future seems bright for Icenetwork.com. I am excited to watch this year's coverage of the Grand Prix events, and I'm thankful for the continued exposure and reporting provided by the site. Broadcasting performances of regional skaters throughout the country is a wonderful service to the sport. Fans are lucky that we have this newly abundant skating coverage, and I look forward to seeing how the Ice Network continues to evolve in the coming years.
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Can I stop a Gentoo "emerge world" to add a feature or use flag I forgot? If so, how much pain am I in for, and what steps would you recommend for safely getting the system back on its feet?
It is perfectly safe...
but, when you change global USE flags. You may as well run a
When that is finished, it is also often a good idea to do a
Finally, when all this is done, you can optionally do a
You can run
yes, you can stop an emerge with Ctrl+C at anytime. if emerge is on the compile phase, there's no problem, "make" and "make install" run in a separate directory. but if emerge is on the final "installing..." phase, when it copies the installed files to the system, some of the files may have been already merged, and that may cause an inconsistency; but if you're going to change the USE flags and reemerge the package, that's fine too.
so, in summary, you can stop an "emerge world" anytime, it won't mess up with your system.


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At the recently concluded Humans 2 Mars Conference at George Washington University, Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin criticized NASA current Asteroid Redirect Mission plan to snag a small asteroid, move it into lunar orbit, and visit it with astronauts according to a Thursday story in the International Business Times. A proper asteroid mission would involve astronauts going into deep space on board an Orion spacecraft to visit one. This was the original plan President Obama laid out in his April 15, 2010 speech at the Kennedy Space Center.
Also Aldrin suggested that the ultimate goal for space exploration should be the establishment of an international base on Mars. NASA plans to send human astronauts to Mars sometime in the 2030s. It claims that the Asteroid Redirect Mission is a crucial step toward that goal.
Back in 2010, Aldrin, alone of the surviving Apollo astronauts, initially supported the Obama space plan that involved abandoning the idea of a return to the lunar surface in favor of an asteroid mission. The president even made reference to Aldrin, who was in the selected audience, during the speech when he made the justification for the abandonment of the moon. It has been a source of embarrassment to the space hero ever since.
"Now, I understand that some believe that we should attempt a return to the surface of the Moon first, as previously planned. But I just have to say pretty bluntly here: We've been there before. Buzz has been there. There's a lot more of space to explore, and a lot more to learn when we do."
Aldrin would later recount how the president snubbed him during the ride on Air Force One from Washington to Florida. He believed that he would have a chance to discuss space policy with Obama, who has claimed to admire the Apollo program. Instead Aldrin was sequestered in the back of the plane and was only trotted out to do a photo op. Aldrin has later said that the line about "Buzz had been there" did not come from him, though he agrees that the moon should not be the focus of America's space efforts.


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It happens every NFL offseason. A big name is released from another NFL roster and New Orleans Saints fans go star crazy, pondering the possibility of their favorite team signing him.
This offseason alone armchair general managers have considered the additions of Charles Woodson, Dwight Freeney and Osi Umenyiora among others.
Now comes word Monday that the New York Jets have released backup quarterback Tim Tebow. Meteorological radars can probably pick up the blizzard of tweets, emails and texts brewing about the former Heisman Trophy winner as we speak.
Should the Saints sign Tebow?
I have two answers: No.
And only if he can play outside linebacker and rush the passer.
Tebow and the Saints fit in literal name only. On the field, they have absolutely nothing in common.
Coach Sean Payton's pass-oriented offense is based on timing, anticipation and accuracy, none of which are Tebow strengths. Tebow's passing mechanics are so poor he's spent time with passing coach Chris Weinke this offseason in a desperate attempt to fix them. That's not a glaring indictment for an NFL quarterback preparing for his fourth season.
Some suggest that Tebow could add a different dimension to the Saints offense by running the read-option in certain situations. First of all, the Saints aren't built to run that kind of offense so any use of the read-option would strictly be a situational, ambush ploy. And they already have veteran Seneca Wallace to handle those duties.
Besides, the Saints already have four quarterbacks on the roster. One of them is named Drew Brees, the $100 million man and face of the franchise, He isn't going anywhere. And he's going to continue to take 99 percent of the snaps under center. All of the intangibles that Tebow brings to an NFL locker room -- leadership, mental toughness, selflessness -- Brees already possesses.
Wallace and Luke McCown will compete for the backup quarterback spot. Former Tulane standout Ryan Griffin will be a developmental prospect, likely bound for the practice squad.
There's no need or room for Tebow in New Orleans. He might be a saint. But he won't be a New Orleans Saint.


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.The Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, DC, has given a harmonica to their 36-year old Asian elephant, Shanthi, who they say was a gift from Sri Lanka and is used for their breeding program. Since then, they have published a video on the park's YouTube site of Shanthi performing her musical trick. Debbie Flinkman, one of Shanthi's keepers, states in the video that she regularly tapes the harmonica to Shanthi's stall to encourage her to play, though they do not force her to perform.
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Painful Cervical Exam?
So I just turned 40 weeks on Wednesday and my doctor checked my cervix. He said I'd feel "some pressure." But what I experienced was pain. It took all I had to not squirm while he finished. Afterwards I had some bright red bleeding followed by bloody show for about an hour. Is this normal?
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Yes, it can be, but he may also have done something like sweep your membranes without telling you ahead of time, which he shouldn't be doing. I don't get cervical checks in late pregnancy for those very reasons, also because unless you have to get an induction, it doesn't really tell you any useful information. If you don't want to experience that again, I'd tell him at your next visit that you don't want to have your cervix checked. After all, you could walk around 3 cm dilated for another week or you could be closed and have your baby tomorrow - a cervical check isn't telling him or you anything at this point. Hope you feel better soon!posted 11/30/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
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Frank J. Paul
1866 - 1887
The first I was!
Into the first hole they put me.
Down the lane they carried me that day,
Tearfully singing the first dirge for me –
Frank J. Paul –
The first to be interred on Willit Dorland's property.
Mother and father – Thank you. Thank you.
You both prayed long into the night –
For a fortnight –
Fervently prayed on bended knees with folded hands
For my dubious but full recovery from diphtheria –
Wept and prayed -
Fasted and sang for my afflicted body –
Prayed and pleaded continuously-
As my breath shortened and
My heart slowed to a stop.
Mother and Father – Thank you. Thank you.
Indeed, the first of many I was!
Me – Frank J. Paul!
For I was -
The first sunrise!
The first breath!
The first smile and
The first embrace!
Nothing left to say, except
The first I was!
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Family LegacyA steady orchestral procession with emotional overtones.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATNB2_200.jpgSingle67003-ST$ 39.9567003-EX$ 59.9567003-W$ 149.95Genre: Processional, Orchestral, Ballad, Lyrical, Indie Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Cinematic, Documentary, Indie Film, Short Film, Action-Drama Emotions: Atmospheric, Gentle, Heartwarming, Melancholy, Pensive, Reflective, Sad, Serious, Touching, Drama, Emotional, Poignant, Quiet, Soft Instrument: Strings, Violin, Instrumental
Family Legacy from the album Narration Backgrounds II
Crucial InformationFor those serious moments when secrets are divulged or scenes are investigated, this pulsing backdrop can serve to heighten the intrigue.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/strata25_200.jpgSingle52502-ST$ 39.9552502-EX$ 59.9552502-W$ 149.95Genre: Themes, Indie, Urban Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Documentary, Indie Film, Short Film, Action-Drama, Biography, Spoken Word/Narration Emotions: Mysterious, Atmospheric, Leisurely, Pulsating, Reflective, Drama, Quiet, Soft Instrument: Studio Orchestra, Piano, Instrumental
Crucial Information from the album Story Lines
Lost AgainA brooding Indie rocker with a big chorus, great for moody and angst-themed story lines. Features some vocals.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATIP_200.jpgSingle61707-ST$ 39.9561707-EX$ 59.9561707-W$ 149.95Genre: Rock, Indie Rock, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Indie Production Types: TV/ Film Drama Emotions: Brooding, Dramatic, Reflective, Striving Instrument: Rock/Pop Band, Guitar (Electric), Instrumental, Guitar
Lost Again from the album Indie-Pop
MovingThis introspective and sparse work is great for thoughtful moments in Indie projects.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATSUP_200.jpgSingle67106-ST$ 39.9567106-EX$ 59.9567106-W$ 149.95Genre: Ballad, Lyrical, Minimal, Indie, Specialty Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Indie Film, Short Film, Action-Drama, Biography, Spoken Word/Narration, Background Emotions: Atmospheric, Calm, Delicate, Ethereal, Gentle, Innocent, Relaxed, Serene, Sparse, Tranquil, Drama, Mellow, Quiet, Soft Instrument: Piano, Acoustic, Instrumental
Moving from the album Subtle Progression
A Champion's StartA gentle acoustic guitar leads a mesmerizing and lush production which floats expansively into a harmonica and shaker-led melody.https://www.smartsound.com/artist/images/ASMR02_200.jpgSingle7100146-ST$ 39.957100146-EX$ 59.957100146-W$ 149.95Genre: Earthy, Elegant, Nostalgic, Outdoorsy, Processional, Sophisticated, Country/Folk, World, Exotic, Indie Artist, New Age, Irish, Indie, Medieval Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Commercials, Documentary, Film Trailer, Biography, Background Emotions: Positive, Inspirational, Atmospheric, Calm, Delicate, Ethereal, Fresh, Gentle, Heartwarming, Inspiring, Intimate, Majestic, Motivating, Panoramic, Pensive, Reflective, Refreshing, Serene, Soothing, Tender, Touching, Tranquil, Angelic, Emotional, Poignant, Soft, Folklore Instrument: Guitar (Acoustic), Percussion, Uilleann Pipes, New Age Ensemble, Acoustic, Instrumental, Guitar
A Champion's Start from the album Captivating Portraits
Time In MindElectronic keys and cymbal swells create an endearing, gentle, breezy but ethereal and haunting tune.https://www.smartsound.com/artist/images/ASMR02_200.jpgSingle7100152-ST$ 39.957100152-EX$ 59.957100152-W$ 149.95Genre: Earthy, Orchestral, Indie Artist, New Age, Indie Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Commercials, Corporate, Documentary, Indie Film, Film Trailer, Biography, Corporate Communications, Background Emotions: Driving, Positive, Inspirational, Atmospheric, Confident, Gentle, Heartwarming, Hypnotic, Incessant, Inspiring, Majestic, Motivating, Refined, Reflective, Serene, Serious, Soothing, Tender, Touching, Ambient, Hopeful, Poignant, Quiet Instrument: Orchestra, Guitar (Electric), Percussion, Piano, Strings, Synthesizer, Instrumental, Guitar
Time In Mind from the album Captivating Portraits
Strength In TearsRolling, roaring, waterfall-like emotions spill forth from electric guitars, crashing cymbals and gentle keys revealing tender passions.https://www.smartsound.com/artist/images/ASMR02_200.jpgSingle7100144-ST$ 39.957100144-EX$ 59.957100144-W$ 149.95Genre: Earthy, Processional, World, Exotic, Indie Artist, New Age, Electronica, African, Indie Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Cinematic, Commercials, Documentary, Indie Film, Nature, Short Film, Film Trailer, Biography, Tribute/Memorial, Background Emotions: Inspirational, Atmospheric, Calm, Ethereal, Heartwarming, Hypnotic, Incessant, Inspiring, Majestic, Motivating, Mystical, Panoramic, Passionate, Powerful, Pulsating, Reflective, Serene, Serious, Solemn, Soothing, Touching, Tranquil, Ambient, Hopeful, Abstract, Emotional, Poignant Instrument: Ethnic Ensemble, Ethnic Flute, Guitar (Electric), Percussion, Piano, Synthesizer, Instrumental, Guitar
Strength In Tears from the album Captivating Portraits
Restoring The LightMysterious, suspenseful, cavernous sounds fill this track with sensual, tender yearnings.https://www.smartsound.com/artist/images/ASMR02_200.jpgSingle7100151-ST$ 39.957100151-EX$ 59.957100151-W$ 149.95Genre: Outdoorsy, Sophisticated, Indie Artist, New Age, Indie Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Commercials, Documentary, Indie Film, Film Trailer, Biography, Meditation, Background Emotions: Driving, Mysterious, Inspirational, Atmospheric, Ethereal, Gentle, Heartwarming, Hypnotic, Incessant, Inspiring, Intimate, Melancholy, Reflective, Serene, Serious, Ambient, Hopeful, Soft Instrument: Electronic, Ethnic Ensemble, Guitar (Acoustic), Synthesizer, Instrumental, Guitar
Restoring The Light from the album Captivating Portraits
At TwilightAccordion melodies and rhythm acoustics will make this romantic track stand out when paired with a romantic or heartfelt scene.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATIFF_200.jpgSingle68402-ST$ 39.9568402-EX$ 59.9568402-W$ 149.95Genre: Romantic, Indie Artist, Indie, World Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Indie Film Emotions: Calm, Heartwarming, Reflective, Emotional Instrument: Accordion, Guitar (Acoustic), Piano, Instrumental, Guitar
At Twilight from the album Indie Film Fest
Midday's FantasyA desolate and lonely work with hearfelt touches. Features piano and flute.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATSUP_200.jpgSingle67105-ST$ 39.9567105-EX$ 59.9567105-W$ 149.95Genre: Ballad, Lyrical, Minimal, Indie, Orchestral Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Indie Film, Short Film, Action-Drama, Biography, Spoken Word/Narration Emotions: Delicate, Gentle, Heartwarming, Innocent, Light, Reflective, Serene, Sparse, Tender, Drama, Mellow, Quiet, Soft Instrument: Flute, Harp, Acoustic, Instrumental
Midday's Fantasy from the album Subtle Progression
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Babblers (Timaliidae)
Giant Babax (Babax waddelli) - HBW 12, p. 244
French: Babaxe de Waddell
German: Riesenbabax
Spanish: Babax Gigante
Other common names: Giant Tibetan Babax
Taxonomy: Babax waddelli Dresser, 1905, Tsangpo Valley, Xizang (Tibet), China.
Proposed race lumsdeni, described from Le La, on SE Xizang border with Arunachal Pradesh (NE India), is merged with nominate. Two subspecies recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- jomo Vaurie, 1955 - Gyangze region (N of E Nepal-W Bhutan), in S Xizang (China).
- waddelli Dresser, 1905 - Lhasa region and Lhünzhub E to R Yi'ong Zangbo and S to Lhünze (on upper R Subansiri), in SE Xizang.
- Near Threatened Enlarge map
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Bird on wall, calling. Locality Xiongse (Qiong Se) Monastery, Caina, Tibetan Plateau, China (Northern)
Eric Van Marck 19 August 2010 5 years ago 25 sec 3
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adult feeding on ground
Locality Lhasa, Tibetan Plateau, China (Northern) (Monotypic species)
James Eaton 1 July 2014 1 year ago 3.7
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The iconic shape of the Sigg water bottle has been transformed into a sleek insulated thermos, tastefully transforming beverage temperature regulation into an art object. Unlike the industrial design of your grandfather's thermos, the one he took on his fishing or hunting trips, the Sigg Thermo is all about style and panache. The uninterrupted lines are clean, the pure white color fresh as the driven snow and the functionality everything you'd expect from Swiss engineering.
My old glass lined thermos had worked well to hydrate and warm me on cold winter days, but met its downfall with one too many lobs onto the slate floor in my backpack after a day of skiing. I was looking for a functional replacement, like the kind construction workers carry in their lunch boxes, but the stylish Sigg thermos caught my eye. At first I thought it might be too flashy but then I thought, why not? Why shouldn't practical, everyday items bring some flair to the lunchroom table at the ski lodge? I brought my one liter thermos home, filled it up with hot tea in the morning and admired its elegant form as I poured myself a warm drink at lunch time. I can be confident that the Sigg Thermo won't break because it is devoid of glass, insulating via double-walled, vacuum insulation. Like the original Sigg water bottles, the plastic screw cap has a hole in the curved top where I can hook my finger through for easy carrying, placing the included cup on the bottom of the thermos. In my pack I put the cup over the screw top to protect it.
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BOSTON - For the second year in a row Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has been named a Leader in the LGBT Healthcare Equality Index report, a survey published by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for LGBT Americans.
The Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is "designed to allow US healthcare facilities assess the degree to which they provide LGBT patient-centered care, to identify and remedy any gaps and make public their commitment to LGBT patients and their families," said HRC Foundation President, Chad Griffin.
To be identified as an HEI Leader, institutions provided evidence of explicitly inclusive policies that protect LGBT patients and employees from discrimination and ensure equal visitation access for same-sex couples and same-sex parents. New this year, in light of the fact that implementation of these polices relies heavily on staff education, the HRC added a training requirement. Leader institutions enrolled at least one high-level manager each from facilities, nursing, patient relations, admitting and human resources for at least 60 minutes of expert training.
This year 407 institutions were rated representing a 40 percent increase in participation over 2011.
"We're proud to be recognized as a Leader in the HRC's LGBT Healthcare Equality Index. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and its founding hospitals have always been committed to providing equal care to every patient we treat," said Marsha Maurer, RN, interim chief operating officer. "I give credit to our internal champions who made sure BIDMC put strong policies in place and then provided training to make sure they were carried out."
BIDMC was the first hospital in the nation to adopt a "Patient Bill of Rights," which promises the right to receive care regardless of race, religion, national origin, any disability or handicap, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or the source of payment.
"The struggle for, and achievement of equal rights for diverse groups has always been at the core of who we are," said President and CEO, Kevin Tabb, MD. "Not only were we the first to offer a patient bill of rights, we were the first healthcare organization in Boston to have an LGBT group over 20 years ago and we were the first in city to offer domestic partner benefits."
In another first, BIDMC and Fenway Health received a 2010 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to create a primary care residency focused on preparing physicians for careers in HIV and LGBT health. The program is first of its kind in the United States and welcomed its first four interns this past year.
The HEI report details "much greater attention being given to the healthcare needs of LGBT Americans," wrote Griffin. But there is still much room for improvement. A 2010 Lambda Legal study reported that 29 percent of lesbian, gay and bisexual respondents believed that they would be treated differently because of their sexual orientation and 9 percent believed that they would actually be denied medical services because they are LGBT.
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Watch the Making of a Jeremy Lin Mural on the Lower East Side
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Ten years from now, murals of Jeremy Lin will grace every inch of outdoor wall space in New York. This one, at 2nd Street at Avenue A, was the first.
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Ten years from now, murals of Jeremy Lin will grace every inch of outdoor wall space in New York. This one, at 2nd Street at Avenue A, was the first.
Daniel Craig Maybe Almost Bankrupted Skyfall With a Pair of Tough Guy Leather Gloves
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Bow down to Queen B!
Beyoncé's new single "Pretty Hurts" is a beautiful piece of work that you need to hear. For those of you who don't live under a rock, you probably already own Beyoncé's self-titled album. Those that own the album are not new listeners to this track.
The 7 minute music video portrays the song's message perfectly. The introduction is two minutes long. The video begins with B staring at her reflection in the mirror. The screen fades to Miss 3rd Ward wearing a brown/beige dress.
She looks flawless! But are we surprised? Not really. Back to the music video—yes, she's a pageant girl. Fast forward to the next scene, we're now in a room filled with pageant girls. The girls are wearing gemmed up body suits, spray tanning, and doing their hair and make up.
Then we get to see her putting on some petroleum jelly on her teeth. Do models really do all these things? Man, that looks like a tough life.
She has all these trophies, the beauty, the only thing that seems to be missing is, happiness.
Even through it's not directly said to us, we can see the indirect message on eating disorders in the video. Pretty Hurts.
Next up, it's show time. Miss 3rd Ward gets called up to the stage. She sings an acapella version of "Pretty Hurts." It is perfection, flawless, and beautiful.
Next scene, the song finally starts. Preparation for the pageants are still on the schedule. Need we say more? Just watch the video for yourself. The message is beautiful. We don't want to ruin the rest of the video for you all. But happiness does not come with money or appearance!
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The name McNealy carries some weight in Silicon Valley. Scott McNealy, 59, co-founded computing giant Sun Microsystems, and was variously chairman, president, and CEO of the company from its founding until its sale to Oracle Corp. in 2010. But in the Sectional Qualifying tournament for the 2014 U.S. Open which was held Monday, June 2, the only weight that Scott carried was the golf bag belonging to his oldest son, Maverick.
The elder McNealy caddied for his son, who just wrapped his freshman season on the Stanford University golf team, while he joined 109 other golfers playing at Lake Merced Golf Club and on the Ocean Course at the Olympic Club, in San Francisco. The 110 golfers were competing for five spots in the field at the U.S. Open, June 9–15 at Pinehurst Resort and Golf Club in North Carolina. Maverick, 18, of Portola Valley, took Low Amateur honors at the sectional tournament, and was third overall, behind journeyman professionals Alex Cejka, of Czechoslovakia, and Steven Alker, of New Zealand.
The junior McNealy posted rounds of 67 and 69 at Lake Merced Golf Club's par-72 layout and on the par-71 Ocean Course at the Olympic Club, respectively, for a total of 136 – seven under par, four shots back of medalist Alex Cejka. The 43-year-old Cejka, who escaped from (then-)communist Czechoslovakia with his parents as a boy of nine, posted rounds of 67 at Lake Merced and 65 at the Olympic Club. With 271 PGA Tour starts under his belt, Cejka is used to tournament pressure and it showed today, as he posted the only pair of clean, bogey-free rounds in the field.
Second-place finisher Alker, a 42-year-old New Zealander who has been on and off the PGA Tour, and currently plays on the Web.com Tour, carded a two-rounds total of 135, three strokes back of Cejka. Alker shot 70 at the Olympic Club, and a bogey-free 65 – low round of the day – at Lake Merced.
The final two qualifying spots went to Sacramento native Kevin Sutherland, 49, and amateur Brian Campbell of Irvine, CA. Sutherland, who will turn 50 on July 4, only six days before the 2014 U. S. Senior Open, has been granted a special exemption from qualifying for the senior championship. He has played in nine previous U.S. Opens, including 2013 at Merion, where he tied for 67th place.
The two alternate positions were filled by Craig Barlow of Henderson, Nevada, who finished solo 6th with a 138. The second alternate position came down to a 4-man playoff, which was won by Armando Favela, of Alta Vista, CA.
Other local golfers fall short of the mark
Former University of San Francisco golfer Cory McElyea, of Santa Cruz, failed to advance, shooting a 3-under 68 at the Olympic Cub in the morning round, and even-par 72 at Lake Merced in the afternoon, to finish three strokes out of the final qualifying spot. McElyea made it to the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club, advancing out of sectional qualifying at Big Canyon Country Club and Newport Beach Country Club in Southern California.
Casey Boyns, 58, a long-time caddie at Pebble Beach Golf Links, and a member of the California Golf Hall of Fame, also failed to advance. Boyns, who has a total of 14 NCGA titles to his credit, is a two-time winner of the California State Amateur title (1989, 1993) and 2012 California Senior Amateur champion. The Pacific Grove native shot a two-round total of 150 (74 at Lake Merced, 76 at Olympic).
The 110-man field enjoyed a typical west-side San Francisco summer day at the two courses: overcast skies, temperatures in the 50s to low 60s, and wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. Jackets – even raingear – and knit hats were much in evidence on both courses. The two courses are near Lake Merced, which lies in the southwest corner of the City and County of San Francisco. The Ocean Course at the Olympic Club, which hosted the 2012 U.S. Open on its Lake Course, and the course at Lake Merced Golf Club were both in pristine condition for the event, a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the club and grounds staff at both venues.
Both Lake Merced and the Olympic Club have a history of supporting competitive golf at the amateur and professional levels. Lake Merced hosted the 2012 USGA Girls Junior Championship, sectional qualifying for the 2012 U.S. Open, and a sectional qualifier for the 2013 U.S. Women's Championship, and recently hosted the first running of the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic, which marked the return of the LPGA Tour to the Bay Area for the first time since 2010. The Olympic Club , a 5-time host of the U.S. Open (1955, 1966, 1987, 1998, 2012) will host another USGA Championship, the first USGA Men's Amateur Fourball Championship, in May 2015.


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Lol I don't have or use Microsoft products I run Linux and Mac os and this just started popping up on my bank statement along with several from facebook virtual goods. Seems a lot of people have had this problem. I investigated the charges and found most of them are fraud charges and the bank cancelled them and refunded my money. Why do so many people want to complain and the Internet about these but don't just call their banks and put a stop payment/ reversal on it. If enough people do that the companies will lose their merchant accounts and won't be able to charge online any more
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Believe it or not Spring will be here, and one day we won't see snow. I know it's hard to believe that we'll see grass one day. Anyway, this list is a fun and creepy list that looks at movies with killer plants!
1. "Little Shop of Horrors" (1960)
"Little Shop of Horrors," is the ultimate killer plant movie. It's funny, it's dark, it's a cult film, and it's a Roger Corman's film. The movie is about a plant named Audrey Jr, who has a lust for blood. The cult film was so popular there was a musical made about and it spawned a remake in the 80s that was based on the Broadway musical.
2. "The Day of the Triffids" (1962)
"The Day of the Triffids," taught us about a dangerous plant, a triffid. A tall plant plant that is capable of aggressive behavior, and that can walk by itself. Oh and it likes to feed on your rotting corpse. Sounds terrifying doesn't it? It spawned some remakes of the story, that was originally based on a novel.
3. "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" (1978)
"Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" taught us a lesson, that even food could try to hurt you, which vegetable plants are the worst! This movie and the others that are part of the series are crazy, but they are fun! Who knew that tomatoes could be so dangerous! It's another cult film film on this list.
The second story in "Creepshow," has Stephen King getting attacked by a plant-like organism from space that overruns him and his farm. It all starts because of a meteorite. Watch the skies and the ground!
So next time you're planting some pretty flowers in your garden, watch out because according to the movies, plants can come alive and attack!


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Astragaloside IV (a saponin derived from Astragalus membranaceus root)
Astragalosides (the complete
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Gypenosides (the complete total
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Spectrum Gynostemma Non-Saponin
Extract (the constituents of Gynostemma
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o Astragalus root
o Gynostemma leaf
o Asian Ginseng root
o Tibetan Rhodiola
o Polygonum multiflorum
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including most of those traditionally associated with Astragalus
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among tonics. It ranks alongside Ginseng as the premier Qi tonic of Chinese herbalism.
IV is a potent immune system-modulating tonic. It has been shown in human and
animal studies to support the normal, healthy functions of the immune system
when consumed in the doses suggested for this formula. It has been used in Asia
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and should not be used to treat, cure, prevent or mitigate any disease. It is a
dietary supplement to promote normal, healthy functions and structural
IV is being investigated for its function as a substance that can support the
maintenance of telomere integrity. Telomeres are the end caps on chromosomes.
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Maintaining and supporting telomere integrity is a primary function of healthy
IV is also being investigated (in the United States) for its ability to support
normal neurological functions and structural integrity.
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with other Astragalus components, including a full spectrum
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spectrum of other Astragalus root components. It is
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to assure that all components of high quality fresh Astragalus
are present.
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been working on bringing an Astragaloside IV product
to market since 1994. The original work was done at China Pharmaceutical
University and Ron's company purchased the rights to that research, and
financially supported further Astragaloside research.
Due to cost issues of producing a refined Astragaloside
IV product at that time, the project has been on hold until recently. Dragon
Herbs is extremely pleased to be bringing this incredible material to market in
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are the main active constituents of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, one of the premier antiaging
herbs used in Chinese herbalism. The 99% pure Gypenosides
would be the richest possible source of Gypenoside
XLIX, believed to be the most potent component of Gynostemma.
XLIX has been demonstrated to support modulatory processes of the Nuclear
Factor Kappa B (NFкB) a transcription factor
found in all cells of the human body.
Super-Pill No.2 also contains the
full-spectrum powdered non-saponin extract of Gynostemma. That means that all the other beneficial
components of Gynostemma are present in this
is one of the most popular tonic herbs in the world and this product contains
the most potent form, being a blend of FITT™ full spectrum extract and
pure Gypenosides.
Trans-Resveratrol is one of the most
popular and well-studied nutraceuticals in the world
today. It is a polyphenol molecule found naturally in many plant species
including grapes, peanuts, cranberries, Polygonum cuspidatum (a Chinese herb that is not He Shou Wu) and others. Polyphenols are common in the human
diet (at least among those who eat a healthy diet), where they act as
exerts anti-aging effects in animals. Nothing has been proven in humans as far
as longevity is concerned. Numerous studies have shown resveratrol has potent
antioxidant effects in humans, supports vascular endothelial function and normal
lipid metabolism. It appears that resveratrol has numerous mechanisms by which
it exerts its effects on the human body.
Like the Gypenosides, Trans-Resveratrol,
the form of Resveratrol that has shown health-related functionality, modulates NFкB signaling, which in turn decreases some transcription
of DNA and regulates cytokine expression. Resveratrol plays a powerful supportive
role in immune regulation by modulating (supporting normal balance of) the
secretion of numerous cytokines.
is being widely investigated for its proposed ability to support normal healthy
blood flow, sometimes referred to as "cerebral sufficiency."
Cerebral blood flow is an important component of cognitive function. Human
studies have shown that Trans-Resveratrol supports blood circulation in a dose
dependent manner.
Current research
indicates that a daily dosage in humans of 200 – 400 mg of
trans-resveratrol can support immune and liver functions.
IV, Total Astragalosides, Total Gypenosides
and Trans-Resveratrol work synergistically together
to support immune functions in the body and to support normal cellular
activities and functions.*
Specifications: 60
Capsules, 420 mg each
Ingredients: PureTrans Resveratrol,
Astragaloside IV, Total Astragalosides,
and Total Gypenosides, in a base of Gynostemma FITT powdered extract (PE), Astragalus
FITT PE, Rhodiola FITT PE, He Shou
Wu FITT PE and Organic Ginseng PE.
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules**,
rice powder.
Take 1-3 capsules per day or as directed by a healthcare
Remember Ron Teeguarden's
"First Rule of Tonic Herbalism," summed up in a single word –
If you don't take the herbs, they won't work."
caps 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation
process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical
modifications; gluten free.
*These statements have not been evaluated by
the FDA. This product is not intended to
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May 22, 2008
RUSTON, La. - The Fresno State baseball team won its first game of the WAC tournament by defeating Sacramento State 3-2 on Thursday morning at J.C. Love Field. Fresno State is now 34-27 and plays Friday at 1 p.m. (Pacific Time) against the loser of the first round game between Nevada and San Jose State.
"I am proud of the way the guys played," Fresno State coach Mike Batesole said. "We played good defense and we had good patient at bats today."
Justin Wilson improved his record to 6-4 as he pitched seven innings, allowing five hits and striking out two. Brandon Burke earned his eighth save of the season.
Fresno State pounded out nine hits with Tommy Mendonca going two for four and scoring one run. Steve Susdorf went one for four with one RBI and he is now two away from becoming the school's all-time RBI leader. Ryan Overland had one hit and two RBIs.
The Bulldogs struck first in the first inning when Susdorf platted Gavin Hedstrom on a single to center field. Hedstrom reached base on a single up the middle with one out.
Sacramento State tied the game at one in the top of the fourth inning but in the bottom half of the fourth the Bulldogs countered with two runs to take a 3-1 lead. With one out and Alan Ahmady on first after a walk, Mendonca singled to right field allowing Ahmady to move to third. Overland then stepped to the plate and smacked a two RBI double to left-center to give Fresno State the lead for good.
Sacramento State scored a run in the top of the seventh but the Bulldog pitching staff held off the Hornets the rest of the way to seal the victory.
"Join the State - Fresno State" Friday's WAC tournament game can be heard live on 1550 AM and 96.1 FM.
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Marriages may be safe. Infidelity has not increased in 20 years, say scientific analysts. Ignore inaccurate, overblown Internet numbers regarding infidelity.
4 reasons for the decline in both divorce and infidelity
- Marriage is down as more people are living together and delaying the the walk down the aisle.
- With this bad economy, the opportunity to cheat is diminished when men are working two jobs.
- The economy has affected a man's ability to support a wife and a mistress.
- Internet porn, once believed to lead to infidelity, has been taken over by fantasy football.
Infidelity only affects about 22 percent of marriages
Scientific researchers who track national trends through The General Social Survey (GSS), the largest survey funded by the National Science Foundation have been keeping track. They have been asking questions about infidelity in nine selected regions around the country since 1988 and have interviewed close to 20,000 people.
(I periodically check in with the analysts and there are no changes in these stats.)
The National Marriage Project
From an analysis of GSS data at the National Marriage Project, University of Virginia, a slight decrease in infidelity was reported as of September 2010, according to Prof. Bradford Wilcox, director.
"Among adults who were ever married in the 2000s, 21% of men and 14% of women reported that they had ever had sex with someone other than their spouse while they were married, according to the Project's analysis of General Social Survey data.
"In the 1990s, 22% of ever-married men and 14% of ever-married women said they'd had an affair." Amid Downturn, Divorce and Infidelity Decrease - Real Time.
Instead of snooping for cheating signs, look for ways to strengthen your marriage.
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Given we have the following network/CA structure:
Win2K8R2 - Root CA - no idea where its' certificate is?
Win2K8R2 - Sub CA - obtained CA certificate from Root CA
Win2K8R2 - OWA 2010 (Basically, a Web Server) - obtained an SSL certificate from SubCA
A client connects to the OWA web site and get's a warning, that the authority that has issued a certificate is not in trusted store.
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Khloe Kardashian & Baron Davis NOT Dating, Despite Speculation
"With Lamar Odom out of the picture, Khloe Kardashian turned to ANOTHER basketball star for some company during a shopping outing in Bev Hills … ex-NBA stud Baron Davis," begins a piece from the usually reliable TMZ.
The site says it shot footage of Kardashian and Baron "leaving Barneys New York on Thursday … laughing and smiling together … and even sharing a hug."
TMZ, quite fond of ellipses, then speculates whether the two are "just shopping pals … or something more."
Adds the outlet, there are also "rumors Khloe is secretly dating Dodgers star Matt Kemp."
TMZ, however, is 0 for 2.
A source close to Kardashian tells Gossip Cop exclusively that it's "not true" that the reality star is dating Davis.
And as we recently reported, Kardashian is also not hooking up with Kemp.
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Assalamualaikum Sisters,
As I am nearing the birth of my third daughter, I have begun to think about whether or not I want to have labor pain medications this time. The first time, I really didn't think about it and got pressured into it by my friends and nurses, while I was in labor. I felt no pain, but a little burning sensation right at the crowning of my daughter's head.
On my second daughter, I didn't want any pain meds, at all. However, I had no choice when I was in the hospital, already pushing, they found out she was breached and immediately gave me a spinal block. Then, they swooshed me to a stat-C .
This time, I'm putting more thought into it. There were obvious positive points to taking them and not taking them. I actually liked being able to feel the urge to push, the second time around. The first time, I felt nothing and had to be told. My hubby doesn't try to understand the amount of pain we go through. But bless his heart, he reminded me of the following hadith, just to help add a bonus to going natural:
Narrated by 'Aisha (RAA): Allah's Apostle peace be upon himsaid, "No calamity befalls a Muslim but that Allah expiates some of his sins because of it, even though it werethe prick he receives from a thorn." (Bukhari Vol 7, Book 70, Number 544)
So far, I learned the following methods are safe for baby, but do have side effects and some cons: epidural, spinal block, tranquilizers and relaxation & breathing techniques. Needles scare me, but so does the inevitable head-revolving pain I get to look forward to, in a few weeks.
Please let me know your thoughts, recommendations and experiences.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20955632.post3234260828820867770..comments2016-06-15T07:41:12.148-04:00Comments on Miami Dolphins Blog: Typical sentimentDavid Kennedyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20955632.post-34154076978973286462011-05-04T16:55:02.866-04:002011-05-04T16:55:02.866-04:00And a new OC, who hopefully have the balls to actu...And a new OC, who hopefully have the balls to actually "PLAY TO WIN!"markeyhhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20955632.post-17281751785672168152011-05-04T16:52:25.645-04:002011-05-04T16:52:25.645-04:00Let's see how things turn out with the added t...Let's see how things turn out with the added talent they have provided Henne....markeyhhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20955632.post-45729859731957499132011-05-03T04:23:24.392-04:002011-05-03T04:23:24.392-04:00It seems like Henne will have that chance to prove...It seems like Henne will have that chance to prove himself. Go ahead Chad, and prove me wrong.

As for defense and run game, IMHO that's an old mindset; it started to change in the 90s. I don't believe that's true any more. You have to have a passing game to win a championship and a good defense can help you.

The Ravens were the only team in recent years to win a championship with defense and a run game. And the main reason was because their defense was ELITE, as in top 5 in the history of the NFL.Davehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20955632.post-21311874618284184242011-05-01T20:14:34.720-04:002011-05-01T20:14:34.720-04:00I would say a solid Defense and a good run game wi...I would say a solid Defense and a good run game will get them to the playoffs with Henne. Now with a better offense just by having more talent and weapons "SHOULD" help Henne play to his top potential.

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June Jones addresses the media at the American Athletic Conference Media Day on Tuesday
July 30, 2013
NEWPORT, R.I. (SMU/AAC) - SMU football head coach June Jones, senior quarterback Garrett Gilbert and senior linebacker Randall Joyner addressed the media at American Athletic Conference Media Day on Tuesday at the Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I.
All 10 of the American Athletic Conference schools were represented at Media Day. The conference's coverage can be seen on replay on ESPN3.
The Mustangs will open the 2013 season at Ford Stadium on Friday, Aug. 30, when they host Texas Tech at 7 p.m. in a "Friday Night Under the Lights." Contact the SMU Ticket Office at 214-768-4263 for tickets.
Transcript from Tuesday's Media Day:
THE MODERATOR: We're joined by SMU. Student-athletes here from SMU are quarterback Garrett Gilbert, linebacker Randall Joyner, and we're pleased to be joined by head coach June Jones.
Coach, and opening statement.
COACH JONES: Well, lunch obviously is on the dais right at the moment because the crowd has thinned out. But I am glad that I have an opportunity to come be a part of this conference.
It's been really an enlightening trip for me. This is the first time I've been to Rhode Island, and Newport is quite an outstanding place. I spent all day yesterday walking around and enjoy the history here.
So it's been pretty good. We're excited about being in this conference. I think the level of play is a step up from what SMU has been involved with Conference USA, and I believe that we're going to have to play some pretty good football to be competitive at this level.
I think the opportunity to be a part of the BCS conference is a first for me and for SMU for a long time. So we're excited about being here.
We got a lot of good young players. We've lost six or seven guys on defense. But we have some young kids that are very talented that I think are going to be good defensive players.
We have I think five or six guys back on offense. And with our quarterback back, and I think a year under his belt, he'll be much, much improved, and I like what I see so far in the offseason of their work ethic.
So I'm excited about the opportunity to be in this new conference. Open it up for questions, I guess.
THE MODERATOR: Questions?
Q. This new league seems to be filled with pretty good quarterbacks.
COACH JONES: Yes, whenever you have -- doesn't matter if you're in the National Football League or wherever you are, if you have a returning quarterback, you have a chance to be competitive.
And with that said, I think there's eight or nine guys coming back that started last year for their teams in this conference, and that is a sign that there's going to be some pretty good football played.
When you have consistency at that position, obviously that one person makes it a little easier to win. And I think that will show up this year.
My quarterback is -- very, very interesting. I knew his father very well. He went to Texas. My first month or my first week, I know he had committed to go to the University of Texas long before I got the job at SMU. But the first phone call I made was to his father, to let him know, because his dad played for (indiscernible) at the University of California and was really the first Division I run and shoot quarterback.
With that said I tried to convince him to change his mind and come to SMU, but obviously that didn't work. It took three years, and he did end up finally coming. So I watched him in high school.
Very productive kid. I think what happened at Texas was unfortunate. But at the same time it's a plus for him that he's involved at SMU now and doing what he's doing. I noticed last year by middle of the season he was finally starting to get a little bit of his confidence back.
I think he took it upon his shoulders to compete and win maybe three, four games through the end that just was him, and even though we did it a little bit different than we normally do it, which normally doing it is passing the football. He was a very good runner. We inserted some things into the game plan to allow him to do some things that he does very well. And he gained a lot of confidence both in the passing game just from doing that.
So I'm excited about him. He's a leader. He's a great kid, and he has the skills to go to the next level.
Q. Talk about your relationship with Coach Mumme and how things are working out so far.
COACH JONES: My relationship with Hal, I was just sharing that I've known Hal for probably 35 years. He first came down -- I was with the Houston Gamblers in the USFL with Jim Kelly at that time. Of course we were running the four wide receiver communist approach at that time to the game, and it obviously was creating a lot of interest. There was nobody in the state of Texas that even knew what four wide receivers at one time in the game were.
So he was at Copperas Cove High School, and he liked what we were doing, went down, put some of our stuff in and had a lot of success. And when I went to Jacksonville, he and a couple of guys -- there was Paul Johnson, Hal, Mike Leach -- would come down to Jacksonville, the USFL, and we spent some time because we had a year we didn't play football with that lawsuit.
So they went back. Hal got the head job at Valdosta State. And when I got the head job at the Falcons, my secretary's son went to play for him, and he would come up to the training camp all the time.
So we kind of just picked each other's brains all the time. When I went to the Hawaii, he was head coach at Mexico State, and so I tried to hire him when I got to SMU two different times. And finally this last time it worked out.
But this spring has been kind of interesting because we spent a lot of time in the film room, talking about what the things that he kind of added to what we did, and I always kind of felt that what we did in our passing game was getting the ball down the field vertically, we did a little better than him, and he was more horizontal.
We've combined some of the approaches, and I'm going to kind of enjoy watching what happens this fall, because I think we stumbled upon some pretty good concepts.


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The year 2011 has come to a close.
America is still standing, but her legs are beginning to wane.
Our vision for the future of this nation is becoming foggy, and people are finding it difficult to navigate the seeming endless waves of disagreement and discourse that pound against our surf and weaken the foundation of this country.
How long do we expect our America to stand under these conditions?
2011 was ravaged with riots and wars, natural disasters, political scandals, financial woes, untimely deaths and global protests. Few (if any) of the issues that either caused these events, or were the results of these events, have even come close to being resolved.
In short…when it comes to our nation, very little (if anything) has changed.
And with 2012 upon us, there are even fewer strategies available that could be employed to help relieve us of our suffering, and bring an end to the worldwide chaos.
As human beings, we need each other to survive. As Americans, we need each other to make progress toward reaching our common goals, which in turn will allow us all to enjoy the liberties of our nation.
Instead, we insist on remaining at odds with one another, finding little room for compromise while wasting valuable time and exerting precious energy searching for the best ways to tear each other down.
2012 needs to a year characterized by fairness, equality and justice…traits that can only be achieved through our cooperative efforts to purge our natural instincts to combat against one another and genuinely work together to reach our shared goals.
The power of change is in our hands. When we truly make the decision to change as individuals, we can inherit the collective opportunity to change our environment and work in unison to develop the necessary solutions to solve the problems of this nation.


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"Love Is All You Need" Wood Sign
While perusing her local Re-Store, Jeanie from Create and Babble stumbled upon this "shabby, cracked, chippy" piece of scrap wood and absolutely loved it! Plus, at forty cents, the price wasn't too shabby either!
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