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Of the nearly 8,000 deaths in the United States attributed to oral and pharyngeal cancer annually,1 about 75 percent are due to tobacco and heavy alcohol use.2 Resolving to quit smoking may be one of the most difficult challenges to undertake in 2012, but it also comes with some of the best life- and mouth-saving benefits.
A lifestyle factor that the Surgeon General calls "the single greatest avoidable cause of death,"3 smoking also drastically affects periodontal (gum) health.4-5 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), half of the cases of severe gum disease in U.S adults can be attributed to cigarette smoking and the prevalence of gum disease is three times higher among smokers than nonsmokers.6
Smoking is the leading cause of oral and pharyngeal cancer and using tobacco in any form – including dipping snuff 7 or chewing – increases the risk of developing an oral cancer.8 Even if you've smoked for decades, you can reap nearly immediate benefits by quitting.9-11 Within 20 minutes, your heart rate drops, and within 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood returns to normal. Within one year, your added risk for coronary heart disease will fall to half that of a smoker's, and within 15 years, your risk is that of a nonsmoker's.10 Quitting reduces many of the cosmetic effects of smoking and can even improve sensitivity to smell and taste.
There are many reasons why smoking is a health risk, but here are the top five ways that kicking butts can immediately improve your oral health:
- It significantly reduces your risk of developing oral and pharyngeal cancer
- It reduces your risk of developing periodontal disease
- It improves the color of your teeth
- It can help eliminate halitosis (bad breath)
- It can help reduce dental decay12
1 National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health – Oral Cancer http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/oral
2 Blot WJ, McLaughlin JK, Winn DM, et al. Smoking and drinking in relation to oral and pharyngeal cancer. Cancer Research 1988; 48(11):3282–3287
3 U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. The health consequences of smoking: A report of the Surgeon General. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, CDC, National Center of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2004. Available at: "http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/smokingconsequences/". Accessed June 29, 2010.
4 Tomar SL, Asma S. Smoking-attributable periodontitis in the United States: findings from NHANES III. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. . J Periodontol. 2000 May;71(5):743-51
5 "Longitudinal Study of the Association Between Smoking as a Periodontitis Risk and Salivary Biomarkers Related to Periodontitis." M. Kibayashi. Journal of Periodontology. 2007, vol. 78, no. 5, pages 859–867.
6 Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease, Tooth Loss, and Oral Cancer – 2011 At A Glance. http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/AAG/doh.htm. Accessed 2012.
7 Oral Cancer." National Institutes of Health. July 2007. http://report.nih.gov/NIHfactsheets/ViewFactSheet.aspx?csid=106&key=O#O
8 "Oral Health Topics A-Z: Smoking (Tobacco) Cessation." American Dental Association. http://www.ada.org/public/topics/smoking_tobacco_faq.asp. Accessed 2009.
9 "Quitting Smoking: Why to Quit and How to Get Help." National Cancer Institute, August 17, 2007. www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/cessation Accessed 2010.
10 "Guide to Quitting Smoking." American Cancer Society, August 7, 2008. www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp Accessed 2008.
11 "Women and Smoking: Questions and Answers. " National Cancer Institute, February 27, 2008. www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/women Accessed 2010.
12 Rooban T, Vidya K, Joshua E, et.al. Tooth decay in alcohol and tobacco abusers. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2011 Jan;15(1):14-21.


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We have come to a cross-roads in the computer world today. Stick with the familiar Microsoft Windows, or try the stable, secure, but unfamiliar GNU/Linux-based operating systems that have recently started taking off. There are two big factors that stop most people from loading GNU/Linux onto their computer. The first is that they think they need to be a geek to install it. I admit that it is often hard to install something you've never had experience with. But with the right coaching, you can do it. Also, people think that you can't run Windows if you have GNU/Linux (so they lose all their games and other important programs). However, it is actually possible to run Windows and GNU/Linux on the same computer. So what are you waiting for?
Important note: this article will explain how to install Windows and Kubuntu on the same computer, starting from scratch. This is ideal if you don't have any data on your Windows machine, or if your data is fully backed up. This article does not cover how to install Kubuntu on an existing Windows machine preserving your Windows installation.
Recently, I was asked by a friend if I would install a GNU/Linux-based operating system onto his machine. I had told him about how good GNU/Linux was (virus-free, crash-free, and headache-free). Besides, his Windows install was completely messed up. But he also wanted to be able to use his Windows-only games and programs. So I gave him the best of both worlds by backing up his important documents, formatting his hard drive, and then creating a Windows XP and GNU/Linux dual-boot. This sped up his Windows drive for when he absolutely needed to use a Windows-only program, and still allowed him to use GNU/Linux. You may be asking, "How do I do it?". Believe it or not, it is actually very simple.
Which GNU/Linux operating system you should use and why
The first step is to figure out which GNU/Linux-based operating system (also known as a distribution or distro for short) to use. After all, there are hundreds to choose from. But how do you choose?
You want a distribution that will install easily onto your computer, one that will install third-party programs easily, and one that looks good. There are quite a few that satisfy one or two of the items on our list, but the only one that I've found has all three is Kubuntu. Kubuntu is based off of the Ubuntu distribution, well known for installing easily to your computer's hard drive. In fact, installing Kubuntu is easier than installing Windows. Since Kubuntu is also based off of the Debian distribution it installs 3rd party programs very easily (as it automatically takes care of dependencies). It also uses the K Desktop Environment, also known as KDE, which makes your computer look very elegant.
Preparing for Kubuntu
The first thing you want to do is make sure your computer can run Kubuntu. Generally, if you can run Windows XP, you should be able to run Kubuntu. If you want numbers, you'll need 256MB of RAM or more and a hard drive with a capacity of 20GB or more. To find out if you have enough RAM, right-click on My Computer, click Properties, and in the bottom right it should tell how much RAM you have (1024MB = 1GB). To find out how much space is on your hard drive, open My Computer, right click on the C: drive, and click Properties. It should show you the amount of free space. If you don't have enough RAM or if your hard drive isn't big enough, any local computer store should be able to help you upgrade.
You'll need 256MB of RAM and a hard drive with a capacity of 20GB or more
You will also need a Kubuntu CD or DVD. There are several options: you can have a copy shipped to you for free (not recommended, as it takes six to ten weeks to ship), you can order one to be shipped (between $4 to $10), or you can just download it for free. For the last option, go to the download page, click the continent closest to you, then the country, and then click a location near you. Then, right-click on "CD Image for desktop and laptop PCs", and click Save Link As or Save Target As. You may want to consider getting a download manager to speed things up (DownThemAll is my favorite). After downloading the ISO CD image, burn it to a CD. If you don't know how to, use the free (as in speech) InfraRecorder. When you download it, open it and hit
Actions→Burn Image. Select the ISO image you downloaded, and start the burn. You can also refer to the InfraRecorder manual, which comes with the program.
Backing up
Please keep in mind that this article is about installing Windows and Ubuntu on an empty, newly formatted machine. This means that you will lose all of your Windows data. If you don't want to lose your data, you will need to back up your Windows drive.
There are other ways to install Kubuntu on an existing Windows machine in which you don't have to format your drive, but starting from scratch is the easiest option (and will clean up Windows too).
If you do have valuable data on your Windows machine, you will need to backup what you want to keep. You have a few options for where to backup to: a bunch of CDs, a bunch of DVDs, an external hard drive, or an online host. Backup all the data that you want to keep (documents, pictures, movies etc). Also, backup your drivers. For this use the free (as in beer) DriverMax. Most importantly, write down your product key for Windows XP. If you can't find it, use the Magical Jelly Bean Key Finder - again, Magical Jelly Bean is free as in cost, rather than freedom (unlike GNU/Linux and most of the software that comes with it). You may want to write down product keys (also known as registration keys) for other software you have bought. Remember to backup your data and the installation packages of your programs!
There is one other thing you must do before you install Windows and Kubuntu, and that is to change the boot priority so that the CD is above the hard drive in boot order. What this does is simply make it so that the computer will run off of the CD (so you can install Windows and Kubuntu) instead of off of the hard drive. Consult your manual on changing the boot priority. If you can't find out how, call your computer's manufacturer or do a search online for "booting from a cd with INSERT COMPUTER NAME HERE". Replace the INSERT COMPUTER NAME HERE with your machine's name, like "Dell Dimension 4700".
Installing Windows
First, you need to get the Windows installer ready. Find the Windows XP CD you got when you first got your PC (or when you upgraded it from Windows 2000 or 98). Insert it in your PC. You should see a Windows XP prompt. Hit the Enter key.
OK, you are now ready to install Windows. The first thing you will see is an End User License Agreement (EULA). Hit the F8 key. Next, you'll see a screen listing all your partitions (as shown in figure 1).
Now, delete the
C: partition. Highlight it (if necessary) using the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard, then hit the D key. You will be prompted to delete partition
C:. If you can't handle pressure, scream at the top of your lungs and hit Esc key. But if you are brave, and want to install Windows and Kubuntu, hit the L key. Now you'll see the screen that was in figure 1, with a major difference: it shows
Unpartitioned Space instead of
C:. Highlight the
Unpartitioned Space, and then hit the Enter key (figure 2).
Now, wait patiently as XP formats the hard drive. When it is done, it will reboot (or it will prompt you to reboot). As soon as it turns back on, remove the CD. Now guess what? The brains at Microsoft force you to put the CD back in! Put it in, let XP install (don't go away though, in the middle you will be asked to set time zones and other "useful" things), reboot, take out the CD as soon as the computer turns on, and complete Windows XP setup (pretty straightforward, if you are unsure what to put as your account/user name, just put your name). When you are done, you should see a blank Windows XP desktop. However, don't transfer your files or install any programs yet.
Installing Kubuntu
Insert your Kubuntu CD into the CD drive. Next, reboot the computer. When the Kubuntu menu comes up, choose the first option (Start or Install Kubuntu). The desktop should come up (as shown in figure 4).
Double click on the Install icon on the desktop (if two Install windows come up, close one). The installer has six easy steps, which I will walk you through.
The first step is to select a language. When you are done, click the Continue button.
Second, select your city, and then click Continue.
Third, find out your keyboard layout (most likely U.S. English in the States). Select it, and then Continue.
At the fourth screen, tell Kubuntu to automatically resize the partitions (and pull the scroll bar to 50%).
Tell Kubuntu to automatically resize the partitions
If you can't do this, then try selecting Use largest continuous space. Now, continue to the fifth screen.
Type in your name, your login (to simplify things, you could put this as the same as the Windows user name), your password, and the name of the computer. Then go to the sixth and final step.
Make sure all the information is correct, and then hit Install. When it is done, click the Restart Now button at the prompt. Wait for Kubuntu to shut down, then remove the CD when it tells you to (Kubuntu may freeze up on shutdown. If it does, hold down on the physical power button on your computer for a couple of seconds until it starts to power down again). Put the Kubuntu CD away. Then, hit the Enter key to restart your computer. Everything is now done. When you first restart, you'll be greeted with a menu with four options in which to boot into. Choose the
Ubuntu option (probably
Ubuntu kernel 2.6.20-15-generic) to get you into Kubuntu (the last option, the
Windows XP option, will get you into Windows). Log in with your username and password. Now, don't do anything. Restart again (
K Menu→Log Out) just to make sure Kubuntu configured itself correctly. Now, you're done. You can transfer all your files and folders to either the Windows partition, the Kubuntu partition, or both (note that Kubuntu can read and write to the Windows partition, but Windows can't even see the Kubuntu partition. So, it may be a good idea to put your files on the Windows side so both Kubuntu and Windows can access them).
Getting used to Kubuntu
The default file manager (like Windows Explorer but better) in Kubuntu is called Konqueror. It can open PDFs, multimedia files, web pages, and much more. Most of your files are stored in the directory
~/ (which redirects to
/home/[USERNAMEHERE]). The external media (flash drives, CDs, the Windows partition, etc.) are located in the
/media/ folder. The desktop folder is located at
For creating office documents, use OpenOffice.org (
K Menu→Office→OpenOffice.org Word Processor). It has database, presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing applications bundled with it. And it is compatible with Microsoft Office. For music, use Amarok (
K Menu→Multimedia→Amarok) or Noatun (
K Menu→Multimedia→Noatun). And for web browsing, you can use Konqueror (not only is it a file manager, it is also a fully featured internet browser).
Where to get help for Kubuntu
A great spot for help is the Kubuntu Forums. I use it every time I have a problem. A useful thing to do is to take a screenshot of the problem (using KSnapshot under
K Menu→Graphics), upload it to a photo hosting site, then link to it in the forum post. Another good forum is LinuxQuestions.org. It is bigger, so you'll get more people helping you. There's also some documentation from the official Kubuntu site. You can chat with others for help at via IRC at
#kubuntu on irc.freenode.net using Konversation (
K Menu→Internet→Konversation, see figure 4). Psychocats has some good beginner guides, though most of the screenshots are from Ubuntu not Kubuntu. Lastly, you can always Google the question.
A great spot for help is the Kubuntu Forums
Want to install more programs? Clicking on
Add and Remove in the K Menu will show all the software you have installed, and show some you can get. There's a handy guide to installing stuff in Ubuntu over at the Monkey Blog, and it works for Kubuntu users too.
Congratulations! You now have a Kubuntu and Windows system up and running. Now, help others do the same thing. Print this article and show your friends. Install Kubuntu for them. Do a video tutorial of installing Kubuntu and put it on YouTube (or put it on Revver and make some dough while you're at it). Blog (or write for Free Software Magazine) about your experience. Become a GNU/Linux evangelist. Help others in forums.
In most countries selling harmful things like drugs is punishable. Then how come people can sell Microsoft software and go unpunished?—Hasse Skrifvars
Suggestion: "Shrink" Windows partition to make room for Linux
Have a lot of free space on your hard drive? If so, instead of formatting and losing your Windows installation, why not "Shrink" the Windows Partition to make room for the Linux installation. See how to do this below.
Disclaimer: As a safeguard you should always perform a backup of your system to an external source prior to performing any changes such as outlined below. I am not responsible for any data-loss or other issues you may experience when using the information below to install Linux.
About GParted: The GParted utility is an easy-to-use yet very powerful graphical Open-Source partition editor that is available in "LiveCD" format(meaning that it boots from CDROM).
To use a "LiveCD, download the *.iso file and then use your favorite cd-burning software to burn the .iso image to a cdrom disk (My favorite cd-burning app for Windows is DeepBurner Free 1.8 from http://deepburner.com/?r=download for Linux use K3B).
Here are the steps that I used to "Shrink" my Windows partition with a nifty utility called "Gparted". I was then able to install KUbuntu 7.04 in the free space that was left over.
1.) Download and burn to cdrom the free Gparted Partition Editor Utility in LiveCD format http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php (direct link to the gparted-livecd-0.3.4-7.iso file: http://tinyurl.com/24ph7r)
2.) Boot into Windows, perform a full disk cleanup (checkout www.ccleaner.com for a good cleanup utility for this), then run a full defragmentation of your Windows drive(s) to move all the physical data on your hard drive and provide room to "Shrink" the Windows partition.
3.) Boot up your computer to the GParted LiveCD (from Step #1 above). Upon booting into Gparted, try pushing Enter to accept the defaults at each of the configuration screens - this will get you into the GParted graphical utility, which is very simple to use.
4.) To "Shrink" your Windows partition, simply right-click it from within the GParted graphical utility, then select "resize". From the resize dialog simply use the slidebar to adjust the size of your Windows partition to a smaller size (slide to the left or enter a number). Be sure to leave some free space for Windows (4GB or more would be great)to avoid Windows performance problems. For Kubuntu you can set aside 4GB of free space for the install. I suggest that you free up 20GB or more to have plenty of space for using Kubuntu.
5.) Click "Apply Changes" and watch the magic of the GParted as it performs a "Shrink" of your Windows partition. Note: GParted may not work properly if you have any type of RAID array, so you're on your own for testing that.
6.) After all changes are applied, reboot the machine without the GParted disk in the drive. Windows will then perform a "chkdsk" - this is normal, let it complete. Note: Be sure to let the chkdsk fully complete and then login to Windows to test to see that everything changed properly. If you look in "My Computer" it should show that your Windows partition is now smaller. If you were to run Start>Run>diskmgmt.msc , you would see that your drive now has the free space you created in steps 4 & 5 from above.
7.) Reboot with the Kubuntu LiveCD in your drive, once you get to the point where you can install Kubuntu you can install the linux partitions (swap, and / (e.g. ext3 root)) in the free space you created. Kubuntu will automatically detect your Windows partition and will add it as a selection for the GRUB Boot loader.
Have fun using Kubuntu - I use it on all my computers and I think it's great!!
Shannon VanWagner
Very nice
Thanks for the comment. I'll remember that next time someone asks me how to install Kubuntu while keeping Windows.
The one advantage of formatting is that it cleans up Windows (for when you need to use it). I would recommend periodic reformatting to all Windows users (even those not interested in Kubuntu).
Andrew Min
I have no idea why the
I have no idea why the article says that it "does not cover how to install Kubuntu on an existing Windows machine preserving your Windows installation." Isn't this exactly what you're doing? You install Windows, then Kubuntu, then Windows still works. What am I missing?
About GParted: I've seen the GParted Live CD mentioned several times in various places. I just don't know why it's useful. Can it do anything better than the partitioner that's built into the Ubuntu installer ("manually edit partition table")? I used the built-in partitioner several times and have successfully installed a quadruple-boot system with it -- no need for a GParted Live CD for me, so far.
I wrote an article describing the installation of gNewSense (same as Ubuntu's) the way I think it's easiest and most succinct: http://wiki.binaryfreedom.info/index.php/Installing_gNewSense
Sorry but this is a completely silly article and with a completely misleading title "Dual-booting Kubuntu and Windows
The step-by-step method to installing Kubuntu and Windows for people without any technical experience"
What the heck was the editor thinking when let this became published?
The two following replies do a much better job than the article it self.
I have Windows XP and Ubuntu Feisty in this same laptop and installed it without a blink or any external application. Is it different from Kubuntu? I doubt.
And if it is just install Ubuntu and afterwards install KDE if you want it.
What a wayste of my time.
The reason...
This article went through quite a bit of editing/thinking. The problem is that just so many things can go wrong... if you're a newbie, then you need very careful instructions. And, there is always the chance that 1) Windows won't start anymore (I had that one recently) 2) Linux won't boot 3) You format your windows partition accidentally
It's easy for most of us. But for the newbie... hummmmm... no.
Of course
I think newbies need article that explain them how to create Windows-Linux dual boot system, not Kubuntu-Windows dual boot system. Of course, article is ok, but maybe newbies want to know how retrieve lost Linux partitions after Windows re-installation (as instance, using grub shell), how to configure boot loaders like grub or lilo and so on ... Don't you think so?
Before you wipe out an existing windows install
One of the things I can never understand in these articles about "how to reformat your hard-drive" is that they suggest people get help by going online...but if you've completely destroyed your OS, how are you to get online to get help?
Besides "use someone else's computer", there's an option that is frequently not covered very well. Before you try installing new stuff, I suggest getting yourself a "Live CD" of your OS of choice, and making sure that you can REACH said help-systems (forums, IRC, mailing lists, etc.) using it. A "Live CD" is where the entire operating system runs off the CD. Again, BEFORE you start, make sure you can get to the suggested "Support Fora".
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ can help you build a Windows Live CD.
http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.php contains a list of different linux-based Live CD images.
http://livecd.sourceforge.net/ is a project to create FreeBSD live CD's
I have not been able to find an OS X live CD that works, as of yet. Perhaps someone who has will post a pointer here.
Only one?
I agree with you, but my question is: do you have only one pc at hand?
In my house there are four computer, so if one of them is KO I can use another one to ask help on-line!
However, for newbies get a LiveCD before reformat the hard-drive and test it is a good idea!
I give you a present for your comment ... :-)

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Crime Victims Awareness on Valley VoicesApril 26, 2013
KDNK took part in Crime Victim Awareness Week this week in Garfield County by sponsoring events organized by Two Rivers Coalition for Victim Advocacy. Valley Voices host Amy Hadden Marsh aired a special, hour-long show on 4/25, with guests Lee Martin and Meghan Hurley of Riverbridge Regional Center in Glenwood Springs and Emma Bielski of Advocate Safehouse. The show also featured interviews with survivors of violent crimes. All names have been changed to protect identities.
Click on the headline above for an additional interview featuring "Bob," who spent 30 years as a police officer and was severely injured 12 years ago after being assaulted on the job. The assault cost him his career.


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A sentencing hearing is scheduled Tuesday for a man accused of lying on two gun purchase applications.
John Buster Jones was charged with two counts in August 2010. He pleaded guilty in July to one count.
Court records say Jones lied on applications at two different gun dealers in Harrison County in August 2009. The documents don't say who the guns were really for.
He was to be sentenced in October but his lawyer objected to the pre-sentence report. The sentencing is now scheduled for Tuesday morning in U.S. District Court in Gulfport.


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- The 2012 EPL Champs!
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Sergio "Kun" Aguero is an exciting rising star in the world. The young striker currently plays for Manchester City and the Argentine national team as a lethal attacking player on the wings. He also happens to be the son-in-law of Diego Maradona! Lots of teams are keeping their eyes on Aguero as he continues to improve and fans should turn around and take notice too!
In 2012, Manchester City provided us with one of the most exciting Premier League finishes in years. This official jersey, which features a fold-over collar and embroidered team badge, is what they'll be wearing as they defend their new title. Made of 100% polyester.
Apoya a Sergio "Kun" Agüero con esta camiseta oficial del Manchester City que viene con cuello plegable y escudo bordado del club. Agüero fue pieza fundamental tanto del City como de la Selección de Argentina durante 2012, conquistando el título con los Ci


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SMC baseball player withdraws from college after burglary, assault charges
Published: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 9:16 p.m.
The family of a Spartanburg Methodist College baseball player accused of attempting to rape a woman came to the college on Monday to withdraw him from school, officials said.
Taylor Randall Childers, 19, of Royston, Ga., remained at the Spartanburg County Detention Facility on Monday awaiting a bond hearing in circuit court. He has been charged by the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office with first-degree burglary and second-degree assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct, according to arrest warrants.
Authorities say Childers and some other men were drinking at the female victim's Campus Core apartment off Valley Falls Road with her and her roommates. After the men left, Childers is accused of returning at about 1:30 a.m. and removing the victim's jacket and tank top as she slept on the couch.
According to the incident report, the woman told Childers to stop, and when he went to the kitchen, the victim thought he got a knife. Childers is accused of returning to the living room, lifting the woman off the couch and dropping her. The woman told investigators that Childers became upset, punching her in the face several times before she scratched his face.
Childers ran out of the apartment naked, the incident report states, and authorities later found his clothes inside the living room. He was arrested early Sunday morning.
Master Deputy Kevin Bobo said Childers does not have a prior criminal record.
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NC DMV to offer services during Apple Festival
Published: Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 12:02 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 12:02 p.m.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — People attending the North Carolina Apple Festival not only can sample some fruit can also get their driver licenses renewed as well.
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has its mobile unit at the 67th annual festival through Saturday. It will be open on Sunday to provide information.
DMV will offer opportunities to renew driver licenses as long as no written or road test is required. Driver licenses are issued through age 65 for eight years, and cost $4 per year. Drivers over 65 are issued licenses for five years.
Duplicate licenses to replace lost or damaged ones may be ordered at the mobile unit. Identification cards for children and adults can also be ordered. Both are $10.
The DMV mobile unit will also provide state roadmaps and driver handbooks.
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Friday, 02/22/1991
Cat's Cradle, Chapel Hill, NC
Set 1: CDTChalk Dust Torture, CoilThe Squirming Coil, Dinner and a Movie > YEMYou Enjoy Myself[1], Magilla, Oh Kee PaThe Oh Kee Pa Ceremony > SuzySuzy Greenberg > HYHUHold Your Head Up > Terrapin[2] -> Whole Lotta Love Jam[2] > HYHUHold Your Head Up, AntelopeRun Like an Antelope
[1] Vocal jam based on burgers.
[2] Fish on trombone.
· Let's Go and Let's Go teases in Hold Your Head Up
· Let's Go tease in Run Like an Antelope
Noteworthy Jams: Run Like an Antelope
Average Song Gap: 2.75
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: The YEM vocal jam was based on burgers. The HYHU intro and outro and the intro to Antelope included Let's Go teases. Love You and the Whole Lotta Love Jam featured Fish on trombone.
Song Distribution:
3 Lawn Boy
2 A Picture of Nectar
2 Junta
2 The White Tape
1 Stash
Songs by Debut Year:
This show was part of the "1991 Winter/Spring Tour."
Now to get to the good stuff. YEM is a little rough around the edges early on, but once it gets going it is very nice. The jam, while fairly standard, does not get boring, and the BnD seg is definitely worth the listen. If that weren't enough, this vocal jam is inventive, engaging, and original, and you can tell the guys as well as the crowd are having a lot of fun with it. Henrietta is "The hardest man in show business" (that's what she said...and Trey). Terrapin is always fun, and the hardest man in show business does not disappoint with this one. Then, the best trombone player in VT goes on to showcase his boner skills with a little Whole Lotta Love Jam, which is fun, funny, and an all around good time. I think this deserves somewhere around 3.6-3.7 stars and there's already two 4 star ratings, so I'm gonna log mine at 3.


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Baby, it's cold outside! Here's a quick and easy sensory craft that kids can complete while Mom or Dad makes some real hot chocolate to warm up the family!
You'll need:
- Hot Chocolate Mix or Powdered Chocolate Milk Mix
- Hot Chocolate Printable
- Sugar
- Glue
- Child-Safe Scissors
- Cotton Balls
- Download and print out our Hot Chocolate printable.
- Cut out mug design.
- Color-in the mug using markers, crayons, or pencils.
- Liberally apply glue (glue sticks work best for this) to the top of the mug.
- Sprinkle with hot chocolate mix (or chocolate milk mix) over glued area and shake off excess.
- Cut out marshmallows.
- Liberally apply glue and then sprinkle sugar over that area. Shake off excess.
- Glue marshmallows to the top of the hot chocolate.
- Pull apart a cotton ball until it is loosely held together and wispy.
- Top your hot chocolate with "whipped cream" by gluing the cotton ball on top!
- Let dry.
Enjoy this deliciously scented sensory craft!


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German dignitary to visit Mercedes plant in Vance
Published: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 11:56 p.m.
TUSCALOOSA | Germany's top government representative in the American Southeast is scheduled to visit the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama.
Al.com reported that Christoph Sander, the German consult general based in Atlanta, will tour the automobile plant in Vance today. He's also scheduled to visit BLG Logistics Inc., a German-owned logistics provider and Mercedes supplier.
Sander plans to make his first official trip to Mobile on Wednesday.
Sander has been a foreign officer for the German government since 1983 and has made several official visits to Alabama since he took office in September.
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It's been more than two weeks since Halloween, and I still have a huge bowl of candy left. That's after eating my weight in candy over the past three months.
I started investing in Halloween candy somewhere around August, worried the stores might sell out. Candy hoarders are rampant during this season, and I wanted to make sure I'd have enough for the handful of kids who ring our doorbell on that bewitching night.
While I admit I ate enough candy before Halloween to feed Fresno for a year, I strictly limited myself to the "fun-sized" bites and only ate as many as I could hold in two hands and only once an hour. To make up for the added calories, I skipped breakfast, lunch and dinner and substituted Snickers, Mars, and Musketeers instead. By Oct. 1, I'd replenished the candy bowl enough times to own stock in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory.
Since Halloween, I've tried to get off the stuff, but I keep remembering signs reminding me that "Life is short -- eat dessert first" and "You deserve a treat today."
Unlike cigarettes, there are no warning labels on the candy bars themselves, no surgeon general stats, no skull-and-crossbones poison symbols. The government, who seems to be so concerned with our health, might as well write "Eat me!" in giant letters all over my stash. Worst of all, the wrappers aren't even child-proofed. Anyone with an opposable thumb can rip open a Butterfinger in less than three seconds, even my 2-year-old granddaughter, and she can't even tie her shoes yet.
I tried the usual tricks, buying only treats I don't like -- like those hard, sour candies that pucker your mouth and break your teeth. But I became so desperate for a sugar rush that I started downing Skittles and Pop Rocks as if they were vitamins.
I tried hiding the candy from myself, but that didn't work, since I knew where the bodies were buried. Next I gave myself a quota--only one 64-ounce bag per day -- but I blew through that by noon. I tried using the candy as a reward system for my good behavior -- a mini-Musketeers or a pack of M&Ms every time I did something worthwhile, like turn off a light to save the planet or recycle an empty candy wrapper instead of hiding it under the mattress so my family wouldn't know how bad my problem had become.
Finally I gave up the kid candy and returned to the good stuff -- anything chocolate covered--preferably with added caramel, nougat, marshmallow, nuts and crunchy stuff. I even filled my purse with emergency candy in case I was trapped in line at the post office for any length of time. But it was when I found myself washing down a Heath Bar with a Baby Ruth that I realized this needed to stop.
I searched for some CA -- Candy Anonymous -- groups, but none existed. Weren't there other candy-holics like me who wanted to discuss the calorie content of a single Malt Ball or the fact that my bras don't fit any more because of my addiction?
This is my last hope. If anyone out there wants to form a CA group, I'll meet you at Sees. Bring your own glass of milk.
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Local doctors call it the tipping point for a global climate crisis.
"There's going to be more lung cancer, there's going to be more asthma," said Sherri Moore, of the SEIU Nurse Alliance.
"It's a vicious cycle, one day our earth will not be a healthy place to live," said Sparrow Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Autumn Clos.
That's why local nurses and doctors are just a few of hundreds across the state calling on Michigan's U.S. Senators to pass legislation, as did the U.S. House, to combat climate change that could cost lives.
"Diseases that could re-insert themselves in the the United States if we have significant climate change," said Dr. Dean Sienko of the Ingham County Health Department.
"Some of these changes that we're already seeing would be happening, they're coming much earlier than we ever anticipated," Clos said.
The EPA reports that cases of childhood asthma have doubled in the past 20 years, Dr. Clos sees it firsthand.
"Michigan has a little bit higher levels of asthma than other states," Clos said.
The World Health Organization projects that climate linked disease tolls will double by 2030 if no action is taken, and experts say children and the elderly are the most at risk.
"Children are smaller, they breath faster, so they're breathing more of these pollutants," Clos said.
And here in Michigan they're predicting extreme heatwaves in the coming years, putting the low-income and elderly in the danger zone for death.
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Cornelia Mae Squibb, 88, of St. Cloud and formerly of St. Louis Park passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2012 at St. Benedict's Senior Community Center in St. Cloud from natural causes.
Cornelia was born July 5, 1924 on her parents farm located in Beaver Falls Township, Renville County, the daughter of Glen H. and Elma (Maulsby) Squibb. She graduated from Morton High School and the Teacher Training Department in Glencoe. She continued her teaching education at Mankato State University and the University of Minnesota. Cornelia taught in rural schools in Renville and Redwood counties and in the cities of Springfield, Granite Falls and St. Louis Park.
She is survived by her sister, Catherine Sindelir of Morton; brother, Rodney Squibb of Newport News, Virginia and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and one sister.
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Proceeds from the Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship's fourth annual Bodacious Ball will benefit the Lotus Rising Project, a social justice nonprofit.
The communitywide dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at 87 Fourth St., Ashland.
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Results from Saturday August 4th:
Winning Team:
David Swartwood and Jon Francis score: -2
Individual winners:
$CTP : Doug Krueger Senior
We played during some good down-pouring rain this morning. We had 7 players, with Aaron Blaas playing singles. We kept all tees normal. We only had one challenge: the money CTP. This was because of the bad rain.
We played only 10 holes then called it quits, since the rain was bad.
The winning team was tied with Ryan Baily and Doug Krueger Sr. team at 2 under. We had a CTP playoff for the winner. We threw from #3 tee pad to basket #9 for the CTP winner. Which Dave won.
Jon Francis won the Pre-CTP contest and Doug Sr. won $4 in the CTP contest.
No Aces, but Ryan hit chains on his #2 tee-off. We figured that the chains were too wet, which made it bounce out the other side. Ace pool stands at $38.
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After a little research, I think I should rephrase my post:
I do not have high-arched feet, but a quick examination of my walking shoes would suggest that I am quite the supinator. The outer edges of all of them are worn down. As such, I may have the wrong shoes. Any recommendations for a noob?
I bought a cheap ($50) pair of Saucony sneakers just to see if I could handle running.
My first day (Tuesday) was fine, my shoes felt comfy right out of the box, and although I felt some soreness over the next 2 days (the good kind), I was raring to go for my next run. Well, that happened today. And today was not so good.
On my walk to the running path, my right calf started cramping up even though I had stretched well. I also started noticing that the sole of my right foot seemed to be sliding inward toward the left wall of the shoe and flattening it.
When I got to the track, I retied my laces, stretched again and hoped for the best. My first 10 minutes were OK, but the last 10 were gimpy, hobbly and crampy. It's almost as if the shoe has too much lift on the outer edge and sends my sole sliding toward the middle. The result is that the right side and back of my right calf feel compressed, and they cramp up from below the knee down to the ankle. This only happens on the right side.
I am not overweight and have never suffered foot/leg pain in my life (I walk constantly), so this is completely new to me. Of all the things I anticipated hurting (back, knees, etc) this was the last thing on my mind. Would arch support insoles help? Do I just have a crappy pair of shoes? Indeed, when you look down at the tops of both shoes--even when I'm not wearing them--the right sole seems to jut out a little further on the outside than the left sole. This after only 2 runs. If I shop for better shoes, what should I look for?
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I too am a supinator. I have been wearing saucony shoes about the same price as yours. Probably the same shoe. When I went to an athletic shoe store and I was fitted with ascis gel 3020 for running. I can really tell the difference between my saucony and the asics. I don't even dare wear my sauconys while I run. I have noticed when I wear my sauconys, my feet supinate even more. I would suggest to have your gait examined by a running shoe store person and get different shoes. I loved my sauconys when I first got them, but realize they are not the right shoe for me. Nothing wrong with the shoe, but just nor for me.
I hope this helps you.
This is very helpful.
I keep thinking I can order something else online, but your advice convinces me that being fitted by a running shoe specialist would save me a lot of frustration (and probably injury) down the line.
Thanks for your reply.
From your description, it sounds like you overpronate, not supinate. Your foot is trying to roll to the inside, and the shoe is doing nothing to control it. Personally, I don't think you can predict your running stride from your walking stride anyway (my opinion). They might be the same, but they might not. And the Gel-3020 is described by ASICS as "perfect for late-stage over-pronators" and it's pronation range is from neutral to just edging on severe overpronation.
At any rate, getting fitted at a good running store is always a good idea.
Hmm. Well, on that note--what would you say is a good running store? I live in NYC so I have an overwhelming lot of options.
Paragon sports comes to mind, but maybe you have a favorite and very reputable place to recommend?
(DAMN, those are some ugly shoes! Why do the good ones so have to be so loud?)
That's one city I don't know well. Runner's World has a store finder: http://www.runnersworld.com/store/search/1,7978,s6-240-417-0-0,00.html
Paragon Sports was listed, along with a number of others.
Ah, Len--
I have to give you "correct answer" credit: I found a good running store that fits you by video-recording your feet as you run on a treadmill. Turns out that I overpronate extremely on my right foot, but not my left, which you somehow deduced from my description. Then they let you try on different shoes and give you a test run to see if it corrects. They play each one back for you as you go, and it's a sight to see.
I now own the ugliest running shoes in the world, which correct my weird gait. So thank you.
I'm glad you found a good store and they were able to fit you properly. It's great when a plan comes together.
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Thursday, 11/01/2012
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Set 1: Funky Miracle, Cissy Strut[1] > Cardova[1], Look-Ka Py Py, Just Kissed My Baby, You've Got to Change (You've Got to Reform), Ease Back, Hey Pocky A-Way
Set 2: Fire On the Bayou, Funkify Your Life, He Bite Me, Let's Get Fired Up, Handclapping Song, This Is My Last Affair, It Ain't No Use
[1] Performed as a "Cissy Strut"/"Cardova" Medley.
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REDWOOD CITY -- Software giant Oracle (ORCL) reported fourth-quarter earnings Thursday that beat Wall Street's expectations but its sales were slightly lower than analysts had forecast and some experts were dismayed at the pace it was licensing its software to customers.
The company -- whose profit rose 10 percent from a year ago to $3.8 billion -- said it earned 80 cents a share on sales of $10.9 billion. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters generally were expecting earnings of 75 cents a share on sales of $11.1 billion.
But Oracle said it saw only a 1 percent increase in new software licenses, which was much less than what many analysts had expected. That worries some industry experts, because software licenses are a closely watched indicator of Oracle's future revenue.
"Oracle headline numbers were respectable, but the shortfall on the all-important new-license front will disappoint investors," said FBR Capital Markets analyst Daniel Ives. Despite some strong product offerings, he added, the company also "faces some bumps in the road given the challenging IT spending environment."
Oracle also announced it will move its stock ticker from the Nasdaq Stock Market to the New York Stock Exchange effective July 15
Before it announced its earnings, Oracle's stock dropped 88 cents, or nearly 3 percent, to close at $33.21. In after-hours trading, its stock price slipped another $3 or about 9 percent.
Among the world's largest sellers of business-oriented database programs and other software, Oracle has been snapping up other companies to bolster its Web-based business-management software applications. But it has faced growing competition from other firms providing similar services.
Oracle also sells servers and storage equipment, which it acquired by buying Sun Microsystems in 2010. While sales of these hardware products remain modest, Oracle has high hopes for some of them -- especially its Exadata line, which combines hardware with software for high-performance data processing.
Some analysts are worried about Oracle's prospects.
"Our research is now indicating that Oracle Exadata is struggling," Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry said in a recent note to his clients. "Seems to us that Oracle's decision to go the hardware route is not working."
In addition, Chowdhry said it was "bad news for Oracle" that Keith Block, who had been a top Oracle executive for about 26 years and who had criticized the Sun purchase, has recently been named president and vice chairman at Oracle competitor Salesforce.com.
In a separate note, Canaccord Genuity analysts speculated that Oracle President Mark Hurd, a longtime confidant of Oracle's CEO Larry Ellison, could be feeling heat over the pace of Oracle's hardware sales.
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BIRTHPLACE: Blaine, MN, USA
DRAFTED: NSH: 2000-131 overall
|Signed as a free agent by Boston, July 9, 2007. Traded to Colorado by Boston for Johnny Boychuk, June 24, 2008. Signed as a free agent by Washington, September 27, 2010. Signed as a free agent by Nashville, July 5, 2013. Traded to Edmonton by Nashville for Devan Dubnyk, January 15, 2014.
|2012-13: Led the Washington Capitals - and ranked 25th in the NHL - in penalty minutes (73) in his third season with the club. Assessed 14 minor and seven major penalties... Won a career-high 56.8 percent of the face-offs he took (147 of 259), his third consecutive season with a face-off winning percentage greater than 50... Ranked third on the Capitals in hits (93), and second among club forwards in blocked shots (31)... Ranked third among Washington forwards in average shorthanded time on ice (1:44)... Topped his 78-game goal total from 2011-12 (5), and was just one point shy of his point total (9) in 30 fewer games… Appeared in all 48 of Washington's regular-season games, and seven postseason contests.
CAREER NOTES: Tied for 18th in the League with a career-high 218 hits in 2011-12… Played a career-high 78 games in 2011-12… Tied for the NHL lead in shootout percentage among skaters taking at least three attempts (83.3) in 2011-12, converting five of six opportunities… Set a career high in average ice time (12:07) in 2011-12… Suited up in all 14 of Washington's 2012 playoff contests, scoring his first career goal in a Game Seven victory of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. Boston (April 25), and recording his first assist in a win over the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals (April 30)... Led the Capitals in hits (61) and face-off efficiency (56 percent) during the 2012 postseason while averaging nearly four minutes more per game than the regular season (16:05 vs. 12:07)… Set career highs in points (25), assists (16) and penalty minutes (110), while tying a personal best in goals (9) in 2010-11... Led the 2010-11 Capitals in penalty minutes (110), ranked second in hits (169) and tied for third on the club in game-winning goals (3)… Tied for the team lead in shootout percentage (50) in 2010-11, converting two of his four attempts… Suited up for his 200th career NHL contest on March 8, 2012 vs. Tampa Bay… Set a career high in goals (9) and ranked fourth on the Colorado Avalanche in penalty minutes (74) during his rookie season in 2009-10… His first career shorthanded goal was also his first game-winning marker on Dec. 21, 2009 at Minnesota... Spent the majority of his first season in the Colorado organization with Lake Erie (AHL) in 2008-09, ranking third on the club in goals (14), points (29) and penalty minutes (71)... Made his NHL debut on March 10, 2009 vs. Atlanta, and picked up 11 penalty minutes - three minor penalties and one major penalty - in his third of four NHL contests on March 25, 2009 vs. Anaheim... One of just four AHLers to score at least 20 goals and post 120 penalty minutes in 2007-08... Tied for third on the 2007-08 Providence Bruins in goals (22), ranked fourth in points (52) and third in penalty minutes (121)... Helped the Hershey Bears reach the Calder Cup Finals during the 2006-07 season, ranking second on the team in playoff goals (8)… Spent his first full season at the AHL level with Rochester in 2005-06, playing on a team that included current NHLers Ryan Miller, Gregory Campbell, Derek Roy, Jason Pominville, Daniel Paille and Clarke MacArthur… Spent the majority of his first professional season with Florida (ECHL) in 2004-05, being named an American Conference starter for the 2005 ECHL All-Star Game… Played his first 15 AHL games with the Lowell Lock Monsters in 2004-05… Played his first pro game with the Milwaukee Admirals upon the completion of his collegiate career in 2003-04.
AMATEUR: Amassed 112 points (54g-58a) in 153 games at St. Cloud State (WCHA) from 2000-04, finishing his career 14th on the school's all-time Division I scoring list… Served as team captain and was recipient of the Frank Brimsek Award as SCSU MVP during his senior season in 2003-04… Led St. Cloud in goals (18) during his junior season in 2002-03… Helped the Huskies win the 2001 WCHA playoff title as a freshman… Helped Blaine (Minn.) High School claim the 2000 Class AA State Championship, and was one of three finalists for the 2000 Minnesota Mr. Hockey Award… An All-State selection in both 1999 and 2000 after amassing 110 points (46g-64a) in 43 games for the Bengals during his junior and senior seasons… Also played quarterback for the Blaine football team and catcher for the baseball team during high school.
BACKGROUND: On Twitter: @MattHendy26… Has two dogs: Kentucky, a Jack Russell/Cairn Terrier mix, and Lloyd a Great Dane/Black Lab mix… Favorites include The Godfather (movie), Tom Hanks (actor), AC/DC (band), Frank's Red Hot (condiment) and Adam Graves/Dino Ciccarelli (players to watch)… In 20 years, he sees himself "watching my twins graduate from college, being a successful hockey coach, and fishing like it's my job"… Thing he misses most about his hometown is working on the sod farm… Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake is his guilty pleasure… He and his wife Kim have twins: Gunnar (son) and Lennon (daughter).
TRANSACTIONS: July 5, 2013 – Signed as a free agent by Nashville… Sept. 27, 2010 – Signed as a free agent by Washington… June 24, 2008 – Acquired by Colorado from Boston for Johnny Boychuk… July 9, 2007 – Signed as a free agent by Boston… June 25, 2000 – Nashville's fifth choice, 131st overall (fifth round), in the 2000 Entry Draft.


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Another great run!! My goal was three runs back to back and I did it. 3.5 super strong miles this morning. Chilly at 30 degrees, but not as cold as yesterday morning.
OshCat I sure hope the Zinc works! Dang. Maybe some Vit. C too
NHLA "Had to wear camo" ? Because that's what you have or you need to blend into the landscape.
DebM Run report??? <~ I cant seem to unbold this! Not meant to be yelling at you Deb.
Age: 53
1980 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Best 5K time: 31 minutes
Best 10K time: 1:12
First 1/2 Marathon: 2:43
Raised $4491 for animal charity through running
For 2013:
Memorial Day 5/26 10K- I hope to raise $3000 for animal charity in my "Run For The Critters"
Maine Marathon 9/29- I hope to finish 2:30
Got out of work very early today, and the wife is in Conn. with her family this weekend, so the dog got her walk, then I hit the downstairs for a real workout. Two sets of core/strength exercises with a few minutes on the bike between the two sets, then to the TM. 1 1/2 m. warmup; 4 x 200 sprints (100 jogs); 3 sets of 3 x 400 sprints (100 jogs, 200 walks between sets); then 6 x 100 sprints (100 jogs); finishing with almost a half mile jog cooldown. Total 6.5 miles, just over one hour.
Total workout: 1:50.
NHLA.... wearing camo to keep warm, or so the women in town don't see you?
Oshcat.... Here's wishing you good health for your Jingle Bell Run and for the whole winter, too.
Melody, and Oshcat ... My hands are cold just reading your posts!!! I can bundle up and snowshoe in it, but I'm no fan of running in winter cold, especially below 30, never mind in the teens or single digits!!!
"I don't usually run in cold, but when I do, I run Tres Layers. Stay warm, my friends."
After bad day at work, I didn't have time to walk the dogs and run, so I decided to run with the dogs. I have been avoiding this because my border collie sometimes scoots behind me and nudges my legs to make me run faster, and in the process trips me up. But they needed a walk/ run as much as I did. I put on my knee brace and headed out for a 2.5 mile easy run, all paved. I used a Y leash so my Aussie could keep the BC in front of me. I let them off the leash once I got to the local grade school which is surrounded by woods. My BC took off after a deer and came back quite bloody from a wound on his ear. I was very glad it was almost dark as we ran the last 1/2 mile home, as both dogs as well as legs were quite blood-spatter. It took a good 20 minutes of pressure to stop the bleeding. Needless to say, I lost track of my time. Tomorrow I run alone!
NHLA Do you run more than once a day?
Jmsab My issue with the cold are #1 that my glasses fog up if I try to were any kind of scarf, #2 my eyes water to the point where tears are streaming down my face. Even today with temps around 50 my eyes were tearing.
Oshcat and Coyote I hope you both feel better soon!
So what runs do you have planned for Thanksgiving? I was going to do a 5K Turkey Trot but nearest one is almost 1 hour away. So instead I will try to do a 5 mile run around town.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
6/11/2011 - Warrior Dash Pennsylvania - 52:26
8/7/2011 - Danskin Sherox Triathlon Philadelphia - 1:54:16
11/5/2011 - Penn Homecoming 5K - 28:46
11/13/11 - Media Mud Stain 5 mile - 53:39
05/06/2012 - Broad Street Run 10 Mile - 1:36:11
06/03/12 - See Chicks Run 10 K - 54:23
09/16/12 - Rock & Roll Half Marathon Philadelphia - 2:03:07
Yes, I ran this morning!! 4.2 miles. 33 degrees. Took a few stretch breaks. My muscles need to acclimate to running in the cold. Thanks for the encouragement everyone! And no, MelodyLea, I didn't think you were shouting, but I probably needed it any way.
OshCat - feel better. I am a huge fan of Zicam - it has saved me from a full blown cold many a time.
Francessmom - I hate the cold too, but there isn't much choice in New England. My eyes water during the first mile or so, but I still have to carry tissues in my pockets. I swear my nose runs faster than my legs. And yet I'll go camping in the mountains in November. Go figure.
NHLA - did the camo work?
jmsab - so cool to organize a C25K group. Good Luck!
OldCoyote - I hope the hip feels better soon.
Happy running and stay warm.
6.4 miles 58 min.
camo is warm. below 30 grear.
I run a lot of 2 a days when building mileage. Still trying to get to 80 mpw. Its easyer if you break it up.
I think I might make it this week.
After the Chicago's Perfect 10, I took it easy. I did a short high intesive interval training run at lunchtime on Wednesday, (Short as in 30 minutes.) Other than that, does standing up at work count as training? I had my desk modified to work standing up. (OTOH, I am NOT walking on a slow moving treadmill while I work. That looks hazardous. Check out the Commonhealth blog to read about that.)
Although, when noone's looking I do march in place. :-)
Speaking on marching, I did what I call a "March to Marianos", a 21/2 mile walk from work to the nearest Mariano's Fresh Market. The novelty of having a new grocery store chain in the Chicago area hasn't worn off yet.
For the non-Midwesteners on the list Mariano's is a subsidiary of the Milwaukee-based Roundy's chain, It entered the Chicago area market two years ago.
Try the produce. Very cheap. [DISCLAIMER: I have no financial connection with Mariano's Fresh Market or Roundy's, although large chunks of my paycheck end up there :-) ]
Today's Saturday, and warm enough for a long run.
Mayyou all be kale and hearty..I mean hale and hearty.
10K race in Chicago's Perfect 10 back in November '11 1:03:26
Soldier Field 10 5/26/2012 1:46:25
Chicago Half Marathon 9/9/2012 2:17:53
10 mile race in Chicago's Perfect 10 on 11/10/2012: 1:37:21
I tried LSD again!!!!
I mean Long Slow Distance. (Whadya think I meant?)
15.3 miles in 2:29:15
10K race in Chicago's Perfect 10 back in November '11 1:03:26
Soldier Field 10 5/26/2012 1:46:25
Chicago Half Marathon 9/9/2012 2:17:53
10 mile race in Chicago's Perfect 10 on 11/10/2012: 1:37:21
Francessmom - I know exactly what you mean about lacerated ears.
DebM - Yay! on the 4.2.
MelodyLea - Yay! for the bold font.
I determined my hip pain was sciatica and not musculoskeletal, so running on relatively level, non-technical trail is OK. Went on a 12.3 mile group run up Waterton Canyon this morning. Weather was 40 deg at the start and a light wind, but the sun was out so short sleeves it was. I took the out half easy; it's uphill and I did it in 1 hour flat. I was the slowest of the sub-group and after I reached the turnaround I determined to not get dropped on the way back. So I started out keeping up, and then had to tighten my laces (faster pace + downhill) and it took me a mile to catch them after that. Settled in to a good pace and ran with the leaders the rest of the way. Second half 54 minutes flat, 8:47 pace, which is pushing the pace a bit for me on a long run, but you can't get faster if you don't run faster.
Level II Smug Alert: The climate here is such that the answer to the question "What do you do about your running when the temp drops below freezing" is "If the sun's out, wear shorts."
I'm not going to do a Thanksgiving day run. I think I'll smoke a turkey, a small one. I'll get it started and then go do 5 miles while it smokes up . I think I'll do a club run December 2nd, a 4.5 mile road race.
Run Free!
Old Coyote: When it gets to freezing, I will break out the tights-sun or no sun. Until then? I'm ore interested in keeping my upper body warm.
And here's hoping that the sciatica is not too limiting.
NHLA: How do you find tome to run 80miles a week? If I get in 20 plus, it's amazing.
Also: Someone-I forget who-recommended using Map My Run. You have my thanks, espcially since Active.com has "disaapeared" the shoe tracker, and the mapping program.
10K race in Chicago's Perfect 10 back in November '11 1:03:26
Soldier Field 10 5/26/2012 1:46:25
Chicago Half Marathon 9/9/2012 2:17:53
10 mile race in Chicago's Perfect 10 on 11/10/2012: 1:37:21
12 miles 1 hr 41 min. Carl Sanburg home and back. Nice day 41 degrees. Only 11 miles short of 80 miles.
degre: I have been standing at my desk for years. I used to use a drafting table. Now I use a re-loading bench. It helps your back and drives co-workers nuts.
OC hope you get better soon.
Happy Saturday everyone!
Overcast all day, threatening to rain or snow anytime but temps steady around 40 degrees ~ so tempting to cuddle up on my comfy sofa, with cup of hot cider & do nothing but watch a movie: do need the REST but the thought of gasping for breath in my next race got me off my butt, dress in my winter gear, wore a thicker balaclava as a cap to keep my ears warm & toasty :() Found my 'groove' about 5 miles, whew! Finished 10.25 miles in 1:40:03, WHEW!! Contemplated going for 12 but temps starting dropping & I started getting very hungry :(( low sugar, losing energy ........ will need to add more mileage next few runs .......... 10 miler &/or HM in Dec when back in AZ......... no turkey trots up here, bummer!
OC: hope you aren't sidelined too long, those TRAIL miles are hard to get back esp with the distance you've racked up.
NHLA: you continue to amaze me!
Melody: WTG!! 3 days in a row!
Deb: kudos on staying motivated & running Fri! Support system made sure you did, lol!!
Stay warm & safe everyone!
Trail runner
Had to work today, but still wanted to run when I got home, so hit the TM and pushed out a nice, hard 4-mile progressive run, running the last 3/4 mile on 9 and 10 mph. Finished in 29:10.
Degreg.... Had to laugh when I read you tried LSD again. Then Coyote says he's smoking turkey. Couldn't have been better timing.
DebM... A runner true to her word!!! Good for you!
Francessmom..... When I run with my Husky, usually pretty fast, she catches a whiff of something (or thinks she has) and stops on a dime to sniff as I go hurdling over her or into a ditch trying to stop.
NHLA.... My wife has been standing at her desk job for a few months now, due to her hip issue, but I don't think she's heard of a re-loading bench. We'll have to look that one up. She's going for arthrscopic surgery in three weeks.
Melody.... Accomplishing a goal is always a good thing -- Great job!! Is three in a row the most you've done? Is four in the works?
Run safely, people. This week I'm giving thanks to all of you for the continued support, advice, and encouragement I get here, from the regulars and those who might only check in occasionally. It's a great thread and I'm glad I found it.
4 miles 28 min cold night. Looking for meteor shower but haven't seen any yet.
Philly Marathon and HM today! GO MaryKay! Perfect weather. Temp at 8 AM was 41, sunny and very little breeze. I wish I was running the half! Can't wait to here MaryKay's race report. Headed to Philly around 10 with my family, may be we will see some of the race?
This AM ran easy 4 miles in 38 minutes. No pain, no problems.
AZ - Do you bring along any fuel, gels etc, when you run longer distances. If I run over 7 miles, I need to have a GU or I will bonk.
Great runs everyone! Just like Jmsab, I am very glad I found this thread. Thank you for sharing your running with me!
Stay strong!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
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- Max Supported Capacity
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- Microsoft Windows XP or later, Apple MacOS X 10.5 or later, Ubuntu 9.04 or later
- Manufacturer Warranty
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- NAS server
- Host Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Storage Capacity
- Max Supported Capacity
- Installed Devices / Modules Qty
- 0 (installed) / 2 (max)
- Width
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- Power Device
- X external power adapter
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- AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
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- 19.82 Watt
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- Synology Assistant, Synology Data Replicator
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- Service & Support
- 2 years warranty
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- Limited warranty - 2 years
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- Min Operating Temperature
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- Sound Emission
- 17 dBA
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This was The Beatles' only performance in Trentham, a suburb of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. They played at the ballroom of the ornate Trentham Gardens.
Radio: The Ken Dodd Show
On John Lennon's 23rd birthday The Beatles made their only appearance on the BBC radio programme The Ken Dodd Show. It was recorded at the BBC Paris Studio in London. Read more »
Live: Caird Hall, Dundee
The third and final night of The Beatles' mini-tour of Scotland took place at Dundee's Caird Hall. Also on the bill were Johnny Hudson and the Hi Four, Malcolm Clarke and the Crestas, the Caravelles and Tommy Dene and the Tremors. Read more »
Live: Carlton Theatre, Kirkcaldy
This was the second of a three-date Scottish mini tour promoted by Albert Bonici. The Beatles performed two shows on this night, each of which was seen by 1,500 people. The other acts on the bill were Houston Wells and The Fortunes. Read more »
Live: Concert Hall, Glasgow
The Beatles began a three-night mini tour of Scotland on this day, with a performance at the Concert Hall in Glasgow. Also on the bill were Mike Berry, and Freddy Starr and the Midnighters. Read more »
Debut appearance on Ready, Steady, Go!
The Beatles performed three songs during their first of three appearances on Ready, Steady, Go! Read more »
Radio: The Public Ear
Following their With The Beatles recording session from 10am to 1pm, The Beatles made their first of three appearances on the BBC radio show The Public Ear. Read more »
Recording: I Wanna Be Your Man, Little Child
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
Work continued on two With The Beatles songs on this day, in a session beginning at 10pm and finishing at 1pm. Read more »
Recording, editing, mixing: Little Child, Hold Me Tight, Money, I Wanna Be Your Man, All I've Got To Do, Don't Bother Me, Not A Second Time
Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
The Beatles were on holiday abroad when George Martin led a session to continue work on seven With The Beatles songs. Read more »
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr holiday in Greece
The Beatles had a rare two-week break in September 1963. John and Cynthia Lennon took a belated honeymoon in Paris, George Harrison flew to America, and Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr went on holiday to Greece. Read more »
John and Cynthia Lennon holiday in Paris
The Beatles began two-week holidays on this day, flying to a variety of destinations. John and Cynthia Lennon flew to Paris for a belated honeymoon, while their son Julian was looked after by John's aunt Harrie in Liverpool. Read more »
George Harrison holidays with his sister Louise in Benton, IL, USA
While John and Cynthia Lennon were holidaying in Paris, and Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr flew to Greece with their partners, George Harrison and his brother Peter visited their sister Louise Harrison Caldwell in Benton, Illinois. Read more »
Live: Great Pop Prom, Royal Albert Hall, London
On this day The Beatles headlined the Great Pop Prom, an afternoon show at London's Royal Albert Hall. Read more »
Live: Memorial Hall, Northwich
This was the sixth and final time The Beatles performed at the Memorial Hall in Northwich, Cheshire. Read more »
Live: Public Hall, Preston
This was The Beatles' second and final concert in Preston, Lancashire. They had performed in the town's Public Hall on one prior occasion, 26 October 1962. Read more »
Recording: Messages to Australia, Hold Me Tight, Don't Bother Me, Little Child, I Wanna Be Your Man
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
As with the previous day, two recording sessions at Abbey Road took place, with work on the With The Beatles LP and some messages to the group's Australian fans. The sessions took place from 2.30-6.30pm, and 7-11.30pm. Read more »
Recording: I Wanna Be Your Man, Little Child, All I've Got To Do, Not A Second Time, Don't Bother Me
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
The Beatles began work on five songs for their second UK album With The Beatles, including George Harrison's first solo composition Don't Bother Me. Read more »
Lennon and McCartney given Variety Club award
The Beatles had rare days off on 9 and 10 September 1963, although John Lennon and Paul McCartney did have one engagement: they attended a luncheon of the Variety Club of Great Britain. Read more »
Live: ABC Theatre, Blackpool
The Beatles' Sunday nights from July to September 1963 were commonly spent performing in Blackpool, Lancashire. On 1 September they had a rare break, but returned on this day with a show at the ABC Theatre. Read more »
Live: Fairfield Hall, Croydon
This was the last of four consecutive dates of a mini tour of England, each promoted by John Smith. They were granted by Brian Epstein following the cancellation of several Mersey Beat Showcase nights earlier in 1963. Read more »


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A system of alternately releasing cars from four lanes into the two-lane Eisenhower Tunnel might be more effective in preventing gridlock inside the facility than the current 20-minute metering system, transportation officials say.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is continuing to explore ways to keep cars flowing through the tunnel when traffic stacks up on Interstate 70. A new proposal would have flashing red-and-green stoplights allowing traffic to trickle into the tunnel more slowly, rather than stopping a wall of traffic for longer periods and waiting for the traffic inside the facility to clear out.
"We do plan to try a more efficient way of metering," CDOT spokeswoman Stacey Stegman said. "That would be similar to what you see on the ramp meters in the Denver metro area."
Traffic would be split into four lanes in both directions at the eastern and western entrances to the Eisenhower Tunnel. Individual lanes would then be alternately released to proceed forward.
But transportation officials aren't making any policy changes. The new system of metering is just an idea that may be tested out during peak traffic in the future, Stegman said.
"The problem with metering is people don't understand it," Stegman said. "People still think it's because of air quality (in the tunnel) or something like that. It's for safety."
The system of metering is intended to prevent bumper-to-bumper traffic inside the shoulderless tunnel to ensure first-responders have access to the entire facility in the event of an emergency.
"The primary reason we do it is for safety," CDOT spokesman Bob Wilson said. "What's critical is to avoid a gridlock situation within that facility. It's only two lanes of traffic in each direction. There're are no pull-outs, there're no shoulders. So we can't allow those backups to occur because that wouldn't allow us to respond to any kind of emergency."
The new style of metering falls along the lines of similar low-budget solutions proposed to address frequent traffic backups on the interstate.
The idea of going slower to go faster was first tested last winter through the rolling speed harmonization program, also known as pacing, in which law-enforcement vehicles led groups of vehicles at a slightly lower controlled speed during heavy congestion with the intention keeping traffic flowing through the corridor.
But reaction from drivers and travel time statistics were too mixed to call the program a success.
"We showed some days it made a big difference," Stegman said. "Some days we couldn't quite measure the benefit."
The program has been discontinued this winter, although some regional law- enforcement agencies will still control traffic speeds along the corridor.


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Beginning on Jan. 1, federal law requires all Americans to have health insurance or face a tax penalty.
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Open enrollment for these plans began this October. Vermonters can determine their eligibility and enroll online. For those without computer access or needing in-person support, Gifford has resources to help.
Across the state, "navigators" have been trained and taken rigorous exams to provide one-on-one assistance with the Vermont Health Connect marketplace.
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SAN JOSE -- After flirting with the idea for years, San Jose is poised to become the largest city in California, and perhaps the nation, to approve a ban on plastic foam food containers.
"Polystyrene in foodware is going to go the way of lead in gasoline," predicted Councilman Sam Liccardo, who has urged the ban that the City Council will vote on Tuesday. "In three years, nobody will miss it."
Opponents, including restaurant and business groups and the plastics industry, are lobbying heavily to head off a ban in the state's third-largest city, fearing it could inspire more sweeping restrictions statewide. Critics call it a case of government meddling run amok that will further burden San Jose companies already grappling with a higher city minimum wage and plastic bag ban. They argue that foam takeout boxes can be recycled, and 65 California cities are doing that now.
"There's a bit of frustration from these small-business owners who feel their concerns are falling into deaf ears," said Javier Gonzalez, director of local government affairs for the California Restaurant Association.
But environmentalists and city officials say there's no market for recycling plastic foam, and most of what's collected ends up in landfills.
"There are a lot of claims that this stuff is recyclable," said Napp Fukuda, San Jose's deputy director of environmental services. "It's not."
Plus, they say, the alternatives such as paper plates and aluminum foil are both less expensive and less polluting. Liccardo said that replacing a foam "clamshell" container and plastic takeout bag with wax paper has reduced costs to Lee's Sandwiches in his district. Replacing foam containers with alternate paper products in multiple restaurants also lowered their trash volume garbage collection rates.
San Jose has been studying a foam container ban for years, among several leading-edge environmental moves city leaders have adopted recently to advance a "Green Vision" agenda. Those include a recent ban on plastic takeout bags at city supermarkets and other retailers that took effect last year.
The City Council in February voted to pursue phasing out foam containers in 2014 for large businesses and in 2015 for small businesses. The vote also called for the city to conduct environmental impact studies on a potential countywide plastic foam phaseout that could speed adoption of similar bans in other local cities and lessen competitive disadvantages for San Jose businesses.
The plastic foam ban ordinance and environmental study approval now are returning to the council for approval.
"There are many cities in the region that are waiting for San Jose to act and don't want to make the move until the big dog has done it," Liccardo said.
The plastic foam -- technically "expanded polystyrene," or EPS -- is popularly known as Styrofoam. However, Dow Chemical Co., which trademarked that name, says it doesn't manufacture food containers. City officials argue that the product is uniquely problematic and that alternatives either degrade naturally and more quickly or don't break apart as easily, making them easier to control.
San Jose restaurant owners have mixed views of the proposed city ordinance. Some such as Alice Liao, who runs The Loving Hut vegan eatery at Oakridge Mall, said her restaurant has used biodegradable food containers for years, even though it costs more. She says she's proud the city is taking steps to protect the environment.
"We care about the environment -- that's our focus, to introduce healthy, delicious food without costing the environment or planet Earth," Liao said. "I just hope that more people use this environment-friendly material, and then the cost will be lower, and it will be better for the planet. It should be a lifestyle."
But Dan-Thy Nguyen, who runs the Pho Y Noodle House on Concourse Drive, said few practical substitutes for plastic foam are available to hold the hot soup that is her restaurant's specialty.
"Our core business is hot soup, and the foam cups work really well for that," Nguyen said. "They have paper options, but I just don't think it's the same. Whatever laws they pass, whatever they decide, we're the ones paying for it, not them."
Nguyen added that San Jose ought to go after the litterbugs, not the plastic foam.
"It's not the material that's the problem," she said. "It's the people. If you use it and you're responsible and throw it in the trash, it shouldn't be a problem."
Contact John Woolfolk at 408-975-9346. Follow him at Twitter.com/johnwoolfolk1.
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