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Galveston College Continuing Education recently held a graduating ceremony honoring more than 30 City of Galveston's Public Works Department employees that completed Basic Water Operations and Basic Wastewater Operations classes. These classes prepare students to become Certified Operators of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. Completion of these classes provides eligibility to take the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's "D level" exam, which is an entry level license. Front row: Lloyd Baldwin; Atari Orphy; James Lundy; Gerardo Vega; Johnny Reyes; Gerold Woods; Miguel Jimenez; Michael Kovacs, City Manager. Second row: Kevin Otems; Terrance Howard; Josh Miller; Frank Ross; Ivanhoe Robidoux; Patrick Scott; Genny Kovacevich; Lewis Rosen, Mayor-City of Galveston; Dr. Myles Shelton, President of Galveston College; David Van Riper, Director of Municipal Utilities; and Nicholaus Miranda. Back row, Cynthia Diaz, Anthony Santana, Phillip Sonnier, Lionel Williams, Derreck Scott, Tarlene Cotton, Andrew Boyd, Jose Magana, MG Moore, Anthony Lee, Jesus Garza, Andrew Innouye, Keith Stovall Jr. and Anthony Edison.
The Galveston College Whitecaps Baseball and Softball teams will partner with Mario's Seawall Italian and Pizzeria for their Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner on Friday November 22, 2013. The Whitecaps Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Galveston College Gym at 4015 Avenue Q in Galveston. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased in advance at the Athletics Office or at the door on November 22. Checks should be made payable to Galveston College Athletics and proceeds will go to the College's Athletic fund.
Johnny Smecca and his team of employees at Mario's Seawall Italian and Pizzeria provide the food and support to Whitecaps baseball and softball players who serve the dishes to the public. For additional information call the Athletics Office of Galveston College at 409-944-1202.
Early registration for the 2013 Winter Mini Semester and 2014 Spring Semester begins on November 18, and extends weekdays until December 14. Student Services office hours during Early Registration are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Payment for Early Registration must be made by noon on December 13, 2013 in order to avoid being dropped for non-payment.
Winter Mini semester classes begin December 16, 2013 and end January 10, 2014. Winter Mini Semester internet classes include: Introductory Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, English Composition II, College Algebra, Introduction to Ethics, Texas Government, and College Physics I.
Spring semester classes begin January 21, 2014. For more information, call 409-944-1220.
Galveston College, in partnership with the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, has set dates for the new Leadership Galveston course for the Spring 2014 Semester. Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Fridays, January 24, February 7, February 21, March 7, March 21, April 4 and April 25. The cost is $350 per registrant. For information, contact Joe Huff, Director of Public Affairs, at either 409-944-1302 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com. The last day to register is January 10, 2014.
Acceptance into the program is based upon potential leadership skills, involvement in community affairs and concern for the future of Galveston. As civic, business and government leaders tackle current issues, a new generation of leadership is training to overcome the obstacles that will arise in the coming years. Leadership Galveston is a training ground, providing participants with the necessary skills to meet those challenges.
Prospective students must complete the College's Leadership Galveston application and the Employer's Certification forms found online at www.gc.edu, under the Schedule of Classes and the Public Affairs subsections. Please mail forms to: Galveston College Leadership Institute, c/o Joe Huff, at 4015 Ave. Q, Galveston, TX 77550.


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LEWISBERRY - Mifflin County made the long drive to Lewisberry for the second time Monday, but this time, the softball team had the advantage of a 1-0 lead when the bus arrived.
It didn't last. The Patriots evened the score in the third, and took a brief lead in the fifth, but the Huskies came away with the Commonwealth Division win, 3-2.
The game, suspended after a false start less than a week ago, picked up in the bottom of the second with Red Land at bat. The Patriots had two outs, two strikes and a runner on, but little chance against Shelby Lyter, who ended up with 10 strikeouts in the complete-game victory.
"Obviously even on a somewhat off night for her she's going to keep you in games," Mifflin County coach Jack McCurdy said.
Offensively, the Huskies were led by Tara Kibe (3-for-3 with an RBI) and Macie Lucas (2-for-4). Allessa Morrison and Jordan Shirey also drove in runs. McCurdy said he was surprised the Patriots were not among the top teams in the division based on how they played the Huskies this year.
"They have a great defense and a couple hitters that are really hard to get out," he said.
Mifflin County (14-5, 12-3) host State College Wednesday at Steve Snyder Field in Reedsville.
Newport 11,
East Juniata 1 (5 innings)
NEWPORT - East Juniata put up one run in the fifth when Lydia Hunter hit into a fielder's choice to bring home teammate Ashlyn Erhard, but Newport responded with three in the bottom of the inning to end the game early under the 10-run rule with the 11-1 win.
In the Tri-Valley League contest, Kiley Sheaffer and Taylor Marker were the only Tigers to notch a hit while Erhard took the loss on the mound with two strikeouts to her two walks.
"Newport was a very solid team, hitting the ball very well. I thought the girls played well, they just faced a much better opponent," East Juniata coach Joe Schilling said.
East Juniata looks for its fourth win today when the Tigers host Halifax.
Mifflin County 6, Philipsburg-Osceola 4
PHILIPSBURG - Mifflin County has seen teams come back late in baseball games this spring. Monday, it was the Huskies who took the late win.
Mifflin County put up four runs in the seventh to slide by Philipsburg-Osceola, 6-4, in a non-league game.
"A lot of these games have not gone our way. It was nice to have a late seventh inning rally," Huskies coach Travis Zook said.
The Mounties got in front in the third after tying the game 2-2 in the second. Starting pitcher Rodney Patterson, whom Zook said had a good outing overall, saw all four Philipsburg runs score while he was on the hill, albeit only three earned.
Mifflin County got two innings of superb relief after that from Seth Wagner, who struck out all six batters he faced for the win. Isaiah Kearns picked up a save.
Lucas McKay and Jacob Larson each doubled for the Huskies; Larson drove in a pair of runs and McKay plated one.
"We had nine hits but we stranded a lot of runners," Zook said, adding that the team accumulated five steals.
Mifflin County (9-9) heads to State College today for a 2 p.m. game. The No. 2 seed Huskies play Altoona this week and then rest until May 23, when they host Central Mountain in the District 6 Class AAAA semifinals.
Midd-West 10, Greenwood 0 (5 innings)
BEAVER SPRINGS - Four Midd-West pitchers combined for a no-hitter against Greenwood as the Mustangs moved a game over .500 in non-league baseball action Monday.
The win was crucial for Midd-West, which now needs just one more - with three games to go this week - to clinch a District 4 playoff berth.
"That's all we needed - just a win," Midd-West coach Ron Flood said. "It wasn't pretty, but we got it."
The Mustangs got a total of 10 strikeouts from their pitching staff; Greenwood's hurlers issued nine walks.
Colton Keister picked up the win in relief and had two hits in the game. Hunter Shuff was 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs.
Midd-West (9-8) travels to Milton today.

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Police are investigating a crash involving a school bus in Gonic.
The accident happened Wednesday afternoon on Route 125.
Police said the bus was exiting the Spaulding Turnpike when it hit a car.
The bus driver and an adult passenger were not hurt.
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As far as price goes, the DeLonghi GM6000 Gelato Maker, with a price tag of around $400, certainly ranks among the top with those premium ice cream makers out there. But price alone is no indication of quality.
Nonetheless, this model has lots of rave reviews and ratings which is why I decided to buy and give it a try for the purpose of this review.
Lets start with the a quick manufacturer's description of this machine and its main features.
Best Place to Buy it From?
Before we go any further, let me tell you where to get this product for the cheapest price possible.
Do not buy it from the manufacturer. It is almost always more expensive. In this case, Delonghi is selling it for $299.00.
At the time of writing this review, the cheapest you can get DeLonghi GM6000 is on Amazon.com for $249.00.
Product Description
The DeLonghi Gelato Maker looks overwhelming with its size. However the designer has taken pain to ensure its streamlined outlook.
Overall, it looks elegant with very few parts and a brushed-silver plastic housing. The trick is in its simplicity; there is just a single knob that controls multiple options: paddle rotation, chilling, and combined rotation and chilling together, each represented by an unique icon.
The bowl that chills the ice cream is made of stainless steel. As in the case of plastic paddle, this bowl is also removable.
There is also a clear lid that allows you to monitor your gelato or ice cream making.
A built-in compressor helps to turn chilled ingredients into gelato in about 30 to 40 minutes, and the amazing thing is that you can make batches consecutively with this unit.
It is also notable that DeLonghi chooses to use an efficient refrigerant gas that would not compromise our ozone layer further.
Gelato stands out from ice cream in that it contains less butterfat. There is a difference in the product texture as well, since it is churned more slowly, the product you got is denser and not as airy. Moreover, it is typically made and stored with temperature that is higher than ice cream. (Read more about the difference between Gelato and Ice cream here)
Naturally the texture is influenced by the recipe used, but I did notice that the paddle actually turned a little slower compared to other ice cream makers.
Without fail, the gelato produced was ever so creamy and soft, comparable to commercial products from gelaterias both in the U.S. and in Italy. Gelato aside, this can handle any ice cream recipe just as competently, ditto for sorbet and sherbet.
- Built in compressor
- Stainless steel bowl that is removable
- Plastic paddle and scoop
- All paddle, bowl and lid dishwasher safe
- Instruction manual and recipe booklet (50 recipes included)
- 12.5 inches wide, 16.5 inches deep and 9.44 inches tall
- 28 pounds
- 200 watt motor
- Bowl capacity is 1 1/4 quarts; produces 2 3/4 cup ice cream
- 1-year limited warranty
- Price: $200 to $420 depending on where & when you buy it from.
My Review of DeLonghi Gelato Maker
To say the least, the experience with the DeLonghi Gelato Maker was refreshing. Previously, my ice cream making adventurer has more or less revolved around models that require the bowl to be pre- freezed before use.
It was not straight out of box use for me when I first brought it home. Going by the instructions, it is best to leave machine alone for at least an hour after unpacked due to the likelihood the machine being tilted or jostled during transportation.
I made good use of the delay and used the lost time to prepare the pistachios and the custard base for a pistachio gelato/ice cream recipe that has attracted my attention.
Putting together the machine was straightforward – I could place the bowl nicely into the indentation in the unit effortlessly, and the plastic paddle just slips right onto a post in the center of the bowl.
I applied a bit of alcohol (in accordance to the manual) to the bottom of the bowl to prevent it from freezing to the machine. Then the chilled custard base made its way into the bowl, before I put on the lid (function as a hermetic seal to make sure the temperature inside is kept low) and turned on the paddle and chiller.
With about 3 quarter of an hour gone, a thick creamy gelato was clearly visible. There is also a scoop supplied to fit perfectly into the corners of the bowl so that you can scoop out every last bit of the ice cream into a freezer-safe container.
Gelato with the Consistency of Soft-Serve Ice Cream
I am glad to report that the first ever gelato from my test machine produced a texture with the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. It was nice enough on its own, but you could also leave it inside the freezer for a few hours to firm up further.
The noise level from its motor is a tad higher than those automatic ice cream makers with freezer bowls, but I found it to be at acceptable level. A conversation is still possible within the near vicinity of the machine, and you could always tune out the noise as white noise.
If you take pleasure to monitor the whole thickening process, then you would appreciate the see-through lid.
Moreover, there is this dial to stop the turning of the paddle (while keeping the freezer on), so you could sneak a taste or to further improvise your ice cream with some more mix-ins.
My Complaints
I really hope for a stronger paddle – especially one of the arms that seem really thin and flexible. The paddle did not snap on me but I have read feedbacks that this could happen when the mixing gets too stiff. But the ice cream from this machine never gets into over-solid state.
Fingers crossed, but maybe paying special care to this paddle while washing and storing could extend the lifespan of this paddle. And of course don't forget to turn off the machine should the ice cream gets really thick.
The only other grouse I have on the DeLonghi Gelato Maker is its relatively small capacity. At about 12 inches wide by 16 inches deep by 9 inches tall, it really occupies a fairly big space inside your kitchen cabinet.
At nearly 30 pounds weight, it is really too heavy to move around when you are in the mood to make some ice cream. But the bulk and size is an illusion as they are attributed primarily to the motor and the compressor – you are still restricted to just about one pint of ice cream from its pathetic 1 1/4 quarts bowl.
Other Customer Reviews
No review is complete without taking into the consideration of the feedbacks from real life customers.
As I was preparing this review, I have collected over 70 customer reviews on this DeLonghi GM6000 Gelato Maker.
Statistic wise, it garnered a respectable 4.1 out of 5 star rating. There are isolated complaints on certain mechanical issues, but overall people who have invested in this model seem pretty happy with their investment.
- Almost professional grade ice cream
- No ice, rock salt, or freezing bowls required
- Acceptable noise level
- Handle nearly all frozen treat known
- Ease of use
- Not cheap
- Bulky and heavy
- Less than exemplary customer service
- Occupies space
- Serves up very small amount
- Manual
This is a PDF file made by DeLonghi. You can download it here.
- Gelato Recipes
You can find lots of delicious and easy to make recipes on Food Networks site here.
- Video
Here is a video made by Clara Mathilda of Delonghi showing this machine in action:
Bottom Line
The truth is this machine is worth its price. But if you don't like heavy small appliance, don't have enough counter space in your kitchen, and usually make ice cream for more than a few people, this is not going to cut it for you.
But if you are looking for a quality ice cream maker that will last a long time despite the few drawbacks I mentioned, DeLonghi GM6000 Gelato Maker is a great homemade Italian-style treat maker.


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Justin Iaione picked up 151 yards and three touchdowns as Warren Hills defeated Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 47-27, yesterday in Washington to clinch the Mid-State 38 Conference-Mountain Division championship.
Iaione scored twice in the second half, extending his team's 28-7 halftime lead. Evan Murray connected for three TD passes, a 16-yard aerial to Stephen Brundage in the first quarter, an 18-yarder to Tyler Adams in the second quarter, and a 20-yarder to Steve Cleaver in the third which gave Warren Hills a 41-7 lead. Kobe White scored on two second-half touchdown runs for Scotch Plains.


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Plex Cloud Means Saying Goodbye To the Always-On PC (theverge.com) 161
Finally, you don't need an always-on PC or any other network-attached storage device if you want to use Plex's media player. The company has announced that it now allows you to stream TV shows and movies from your own collection via a new online option called Plex Cloud. From a report on The Verge: Plex is giving the world another reason to subscribe to Plex Pass subscriptions today with the launch of Plex Cloud. As the name suggests, Plex Cloud eliminates the need to run the Plex Media Server on a computer or Networked Attached Storage (NAS) in your house. It does, however, require a subscription to Amazon Drive ($59.99 per year for unlimited storage) and the aforementioned Plex Pass ($4.99 per month or $39.99 per year). Plex Cloud functions just like a regular Plex Media Server giving you access to your media -- no matter how you acquire it -- from an incredibly broad range of devices. Most, but not all Plex features are available in today's beta.


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Condition caused by excessive whiskey consumption, especially prevalent amongst older Scottish gentlemen. traditionally treated by wrapping a muslin cloth, or bastard rag, around the face.
Alex's drink problem has turned him into an old baconface.
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Can you define these popular missing words?
The act of hearing a word (usually bacon) and going into a trance, fantasizing about the word that was said
Robert : Yeah so i had the most amazing bacon and....George?
George: *bacon face
George: *bacon face
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What happened to that dudes face on the dark knight.
Person one- Harvey dents face looks so gross
Person two- It looks like bacon...
Both- Bacon face fer sure
Person two- It looks like bacon...
Both- Bacon face fer sure
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Horrible condition of the facial region, that appears to be caused by rather sudden and extreme heat.
"What the fuck bro, your dating that girl with the bacon face.. BACON FACE!!?""
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Ones face who may have been subject to major rashes.
Luke Mace has a Bacon Face, that was a ryme it happens all the time, eggi with an "i" not with a "y"
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The face you have after smoking some sweet chronic.
Damn, I just got done baking..do I have a bacon face?
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The midstate-based band's song, "Rock and Roll Suicide," garnered the top spot in a recent listeners' poll on Little Steven's Underground Garage satellite radio channel for the "Coolest Song in the World for 2012."
The tune beat out 49 other songs by such artists as Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones and Jack White.
The results were announced on New Year's Day by Cleveland DJ Kid Leo at the conclusion of his "Coolest Songs of 2012 Revisited" show on Underground Garage, located on SiriusXM-21 (UG Garage).
The entire top 10 list, voted on by listeners, is as follows:
- The Jellybricks - "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide"
- Redd Kross - "Stay Away From Downtown"
- Joey Ramone - "Rock 'n' Roll Is The Answer"
- Suzi Chunk - "Look Back And Laugh"
- The Monster Ones - "Teenage Ramone"
- Palmyra Delran - "You're My Brian Jones"
- Prima Donna - "Puta Te Amo"
- The Doughboys - "It's A Cryin' Shame"
- Jack White - "I'm Shakin'"
- Branden Daniel and The Chics - "Missionary"
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Captain's Quarters looks like the place to hit for the latest but you'll be in lots of good company. Last I checked, CQ had registered almost 101,000 hits today with over 16,000 in the last hour. Man, I don't get traffic like that in…. Who am I kidding? I don't get traffic like that.
Check in with Michelle Malkin, too, for some of the roundup. One of her readers had an interesting question, to which Michelle had an interesting answer:
|And reader Chris H. in California writes:
"Our losers always tell us they are going to move somewhere like Canada if the voters have the arrogance to elect Republicans. Where do Canadians threaten to go?"
I dunno. Pyongyang?
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Rodeway Inn Maingate places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Celebration Golf Club and Stetson University Celebration. Each of the 200 rooms at this hotel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Located in central Kissimmee, the hotel is also near Downtown Disney® area and Disney's Hollywood Studios®.
Free continental breakfast is included with your stay and awaits you each morning.
All of Rodeway Inn Maingate's 200 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including coffee makers, safes, and phones. Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels.
Property features
Rodeway Inn Maingate features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. There's free parking and a free theme park shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a gift shop.
- Free continental breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Outdoor pool
Rodeway Inn Maingate5995 West Irlo Bronson Highway Kissimmee FL 34747
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Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Kissimmee hotel also offers an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Number of floors - 2
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Total number of rooms - 200
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Outdoor pool
- Gift shops or newsstand
Family Friendly Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Room Amenities
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- In-room safe
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Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 16:00:00
Check-out time is 11:00:00
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per stay
- 2 per room (up to 40 lb)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Resort fee: USD 4.19 per accommodation, per night
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 50 per stay
- Refrigerator fee: USD 5 per night
- In-room microwave fee: USD 5 per night
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
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Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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What kind of case do you use for your pistol?
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> What kind of case do you use for your pistol?
November 17, 2006, 12:36 PM
Do you use the stock one?, I am looking into buying one of those nylon cases with pockets for the magazines, what do you think about those?
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November 17, 2006, 12:50 PM
I keep it in a holster, on my belt.:rolleyes:
I like to keep mine in the "factory" box. They seem to stack nicer in the safe/closet. I only use a "rug" when I go to the range. The boxes are nice for storage, but they don't fit in range bags too well.
November 17, 2006, 06:58 PM
I use a nylon case for range trips only, as well. All other times, my pistols are in a safe or in a holster on me. :cool:
I think any nylon case will do if you're trying to decide on one.
November 17, 2006, 07:19 PM
I usually use a CTAC :D
I don't really like the factory tupperware that most come in. I occasionally use those $7 hard plastic cases with latches and egg crate foam inside simply because it is easier to open instead of prying the lid off and keep the gun from rattling around. A nylon case should be fine too.
If you have a lot of money the Pelican cases are very nice (especially if you ever plan to fly with it).
Ala Dan
November 17, 2006, 07:24 PM
Factory boxes when applicable; otherwise lightly lubed, and stored in a "Sack Up"; before being placed in any of the soft gun cases.
November 17, 2006, 08:01 PM
I have about as many i-shot range rugs as I have autoloaders...
I use the mini-deluxe range bag to tote multiple wheelguns...
November 17, 2006, 09:51 PM
For trips to the range, I have a nice range bag w/ padded handgun pockets that I use...I can carry & lock up to 4 handguns this way. For long gun sessions, I go w/ one of the padded nylon cases I have :D
November 17, 2006, 10:15 PM
well the only handguns that stay in case are the mark 3 22/45, which stays in a after market padded case. a plano i think. my glock stays in the factory case. the kahr and xd are carry/ hd guns, so they are always laying around somewhere, never in a case really. i guess i need more handguns!:)
November 17, 2006, 10:34 PM
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DETROIT – Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge has accepted a rehabilitation assignment to Triple-A Toledo and is expected to play for the Mud Hens tonight in Louisville.
Inge, who is recovering from mononucleosis, is expected to play designated hitter tonight after "a long day of travel," then play his regular position Friday.
The Mud Hens play four games in Louisville, then two in Columbus, while the Tigers are on an interleague western swing against the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Barring setbacks, Inge could return to the Tigers as soon as their next home game, June 24 against Arizona.
Inge could have declined the minor-league assignment but said he planned all along to accept it, and play for the Mud Hens beginning today, pending results of liver enzyme testing.
When those tests showed a return to more normal enzyme levels, Inge agreed to test himself in the minors, and said it was best for both himself and the Tigers.
"After working out the first two days, I realized I needed to go, because it's different," he said. "It's like once you do something physical, it's a different type of tired. I think I need to let my body get back into the daily grind."
Inge had mono once before, while in college at Virginia Commonwealth University. But once his spleen reduced back to normal size – a common manifestation of mono – he was ready to return immediately.
"It was nothing like this," Inge said.
Inge has been weakened for several weeks, dating back to mid-May, with what originally was believed to be an upper respiratory bug.
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Ryan Ketchner gave up four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings of work, dropping to 0-4 on the year. The left-hander had allowed three runs or less in each of past six starts and two earned runs or less over each of his last five contests. He gave up three runs in the third inning – a frame he had not surrendered a run in over his first eight starts. Left-handed hitters are hitting .319 off the southpaw this year.
Scott Cassidy made his first relief appearance since moving up from extended spring training where he had been rehabbing. He worked one inning and struck out the side on nine pitches. The right-hander went 6-4 with the Padres last season, posting a 2.53 ERA over 42 appearances. In 42.2 innings he allowed 39 hits, walked 19 and struck out 49. In 17 appearances for Triple-A Portland in 2006, Cassidy had a 2.70 ERA over 20 innings, whiffing 23.
Brett Dowdy was the only Beaver to log a hit until Pete Laforest went deep in the bottom of the ninth inning to end the shutout bid. Laforest went 1-for-2 with two walks, playing third base. Laforest was in on six plays at the hot corner and played flawless ball. Laforest has not played third base regularly since 1999 when he was with Charleston of the South Atlantic League. He notched two games at third prior to Saturday, one in 2005 with Triple-A Durham and another in Double-A Orlando in 2003.
San Antonio won 4-2 over Frisco (Rangers)
Roger Deago improved to 3-1 after allowing two runs on three hits and a walk over six innings. While he did plunk a batter, he also struck out eight. The lefty is 2-0 with a 1.96 ERA as a starter this year, allowing four runs on 12 hits over 18.1 innings and striking out 23. He has given up just seven hits in 48 at bats with runners on base this year.
Arturo Lopez pitched two scoreless innings to earn his third hold of the year, giving up two hits and striking out two. The lefty has given up runs in five of his 17 outings this year but six of the seven runners he has inherited have scored. The opposition is hitting .444 off him with runners in scoring position and he has allowed a baserunner in all but two of his appearances.
Juan Ciriaco went 1-for-3 with a double, a run scored and an RBI. He had been without a hit in his previous 15 at bats coming into the game and is 8-for-69, a .116 average, over his last 20 games. Ciriaco is hitting .143 in May after hitting .182 in April. The RBI was his first in 10 games and his last double came on April 23.
Lake Elsinore lost 14-12 to Lancaster (Red Sox)
Brent Carter gave up eight runs, all earned, on 12 hits – including five home runs – but, amazingly, did not get tagged with the loss. In fact, he left the game in position to get the win. Aaron Bates homered three times off Carter and Bates added a fourth bomb off reliever Steve Delabar, the eventual loser. The 12 hits Carter allowed matched a career-high and the left-hander had never allowed more than one home run in any contest. He has given up double-digit hits three times in nine starts this year.
Kyle Blanks hit his third grand slam of the season in the first inning, homering in back-to-back games for the first time this year (Chad Huffman also homered for the second straight day). Blanks is hitting .364 in May with five homers and 21 RBIs over 13 games. He has driven in four runs or more five times over his last 14 contests. All eight of Blanks' homers have come off right-handed pitching.
Mike Baxter, who did not get to enjoy in the reindeer games on Friday, had leadoff duties on Saturday and reached base five times, going 4-for-5 with a walk, three runs scored, a homer and three RBIs. It was the second game in a row that he has driven in three runs and the outfielder has scored six times over his last three contests with four extra base hits. Baxter is hitting .327 with runners in scoring position this season.
Fort Wayne won 5-2 over Cedar Rapids (Angels) in 10 innings
Andy Underwood gave up two solo homers over seven innings of work, the only blemishes on the day. Underwood allowed five hits and a walk while striking out four in a no-decision. The right-hander had not surrendered a homer over his first seven starts this year, spanning 34.2 innings and it was his first time he has ever allowed multiple homers. The right-hander has held the opposition to a .172 average this year.
Jodam Rivera hit a solo shot in the seventh and singled in a run with two outs in the top of the ninth to tie the game at 2-2. Rivera ended up with three hits in five at bats, falling a triple shy of the cycle. It was the third straight multi-hit contest for Rivera, as he has pushed his average up from .225 to .263 as a result. The homer was his second of the year; in 150 career games coming into the year, Rivera had never gone deep. He has four RBIs in his last three games.
Kyler Burke went 3-for-5 with a run scored. After spending 15 games with an average below .200, the outfielder peeked his head above the crest at .202. He is 6-for-12 over his last three games with a run scored in each and two RBIs. Burke had just six hits in his previous 15 contests, going 6-for-50 before his recent stretch. He is, however, hitting .273 with runners on base but just .145 with the bases empty. Burke has struck out 45 times in 124 at bats.


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Congratulations to Bill and Helen Krueger and Bob and Margie Russell for getting the very first Long Island Support Group started.
The group from Long Island met at the Teaneck, New Jersey Patient and Family Seminar in October 2004. The couples were Bill and Helen, Bob and Margie, Ralph and Laura Intinoli and Terry and Howard Herman.
There was a strong feeling that a Long Island group was needed since no groups were available there. The closest one was New York City, an hour or more drive away.
Six people attended their first meeting held in October 2004 at the Krueger's home. The group consisted of patients and caregivers. As Bill put it, "Where would we be without the caregivers?"
Over a period of a few weeks Bill and Andy Lebkuecher worked on strategy and sending out flyers to potential members. An open discussion was held. Most of the discussion was centered on the medications each was taking and how they were adapting to each type.
They have had a total of three meetings since the beginning and have attracted different couples at each meeting while maintaining the two regulars. They are looking for a larger place to hold the meetings. The group has advertised in a local newspaper, Newsday, and is working on getting some airtime on local radio stations.
Each meeting has generated a lot of enthusiasm and the attendees are anxious for the next meeting. Bill is not sure if it's "because of the coffee and cake or what." You know it's Bill and Helen's energy that sparks the enthusiasm.
This will be an exciting support group. If you are interested in joining this new group you can contact Bill and Helen Krueger at (631) 581-3226 or Email: email@example.com or Bob and Margie Russell at (631) 289-4956 Email: email@example.com


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Cape Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
This truly majestic antelope, the male standing 1.4mts at the shoulder and weighing circa 225kg, the female 1.2mts to the shoulder and weighing around 150kg, is on the hunting wish list of just about everyone who comes to hunt in Africa. If not the first visit, for sure the second visit! The male Kudu is a big antelope, beautiful, with long spiral horns which set him apart from all the other antelope species. His nickname, The "Grey Ghost of Africa" has a coat of pale-grey to brownish-grey with white vertical stripes down the flanks. There is a distinctive white chevron marking between his eyes, which accentuate the very long spiral horns carried only by the bulls. Kudu cows look similar to the males and lacking horns, their ears are very prominent. Both sexes have white beneath the tail and a highly visible hump on the shoulder.
The Kudu tends to browse on leaves, fresh sprouts, seedpods, and fresh grass in the early morning and late afternoon, usually lying up during the heat of the day. This majestic antelope forms family groups of 6 to 12, mostly cows and calves, with the bulls only joining the herd during mating season. Kudu Bulls form bachelor herds or become solitary. For all his size, the Kudu is a graceful animal in flight. A Kudu can jump remarkably high for his size and in spite of the long horns, Kudu bulls travel at great speeds through the bush, laying their horns low along their backs. Hunting a Kudu can be extremely challenging, as the "Grey Ghost of Africa" is very wily, very elusive, with exceptional sense of hearing, sight and smell. The Kudu is a magnificent trophy. Rifles of.270/7mm up to the .300 Magnums are the order of the day for Kudu.
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Searchers have found the body of the third victim after a hot air balloon collided with a power line and burst into flames.
Tributes have been paid to the pilot and two passengers, all of whom died in the accident on Friday in the US state of Virginia, watched by horrified onlookers.
The father of the balloon's pilot identified him as Daniel T. Kirk, 65, an Army veteran with over 30 years of balloon experience.
"He was an excellent pilot," Mr Kirk's father, Donald, said, adding that he had flown with his son at least 70 times. "He probably had


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"Track Town" is living up to its name.
Eugene -- already the site for the 2008 U.S. Olympic track and field trials -- also will play host to the same event in 2012, USA Track & Field and the U.S. Olympic Committee announced today.
Eugene's Hayward Field, site of the 1972, '76 and '80 U.S. Olympic track and field trials, also will be the site for the 2009 and 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, USATF CEO Craig Masback said.
The 2012 Olympic trials will decide the roster for Team USA for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. In 2009, Team USA will select its roster for the IAAF World Outdoor Championships in Berlin and 2011 will see the selection of the American squad for the IAAF World Outdoor Championships in Daegu, South Korea.
In its successful bid for the 2008 Olympic trials, the Oregon Track Club and Eugene '08 local organizing committee put their focus on enhancing the experience for athletes and coaches, while providing a celebratory atmosphere for fans and the community. It is that approach that helped convince USATF to return to Eugene for four of the next five years.
"The commitment of Eugene, its local organizers and the entire community to track and field is unprecedented," Masback said in a news release. "Ticket packages for the 2008 Olympic Trials sold out months ago, and already you can feel a buzz in the air here about the event, from the banners at the airport to the construction going on at Hayward Field. There is no place quite like Track Town, USA, and we look forward to returning here as we move through the next Olympic Games cycle."
For 2008, Eugene is expanding seating at Hayward Field, upgrading the competition and warm-up areas, upgrading media facilities and staging expansive new athlete programs. The site of the most prestigious invitational track meet in the country, the Nike Prefontaine Classic, Eugene has long been dubbed "Track Town, USA" for its rich track and field history and the community's appreciation of the sport.


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With the primary election just a couple days away, the freedom - and civic duty - to cast one's vote reminds me how fortunate we are as Americans.
Despite the upheaval and partisanship in today's political climate, it's crucial to remember that we all have control over the process as long as we do our duty and due diligence in casting our ballots.
I take great offense when people - regardless of age or political leaning - proudly proclaim they don't vote or that their vote doesn't really count.
If every person of that mindset would actually cast their ballot, politics in America could be entirely different.
What people seldom consider is how hard America has had to work to get to this point. It hasn't been all that long ago - 1920 - that women gained the right to vote. Even more recent, African-Americans didn't really get the true and free right to vote in the South until the mid-1960s.
The political process will not truly work unless people exercise their rights. If a particular elected official isn't performing up to par, or if change is needed for the betterment of the country or our own community, it is the citizenry's duty to facilitate change by registering and casting their ballot come election day.
It doesn't do any good to gripe about the political process or subpar elected officials if you are not even willing to cast a vote.
Many Eastern Panhandle residents - myself included - already have taken advantage of early voting. For those who have not, I challenge you to cast your ballot on Tuesday. After all, every vote really does count.
For the past decade, The Journal has featured hundreds of local veterans in its Unsung Heroes series, published each Monday between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
This year's Unsung series will kick off on May 28 and continue to profile the Panhandle's many veterans and stories of local Rosie the Riveters - the women who toiled stateside while their counterparts battled overseas.
Throughout the feature's 10-year run, The Journal has featured veterans from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the war in Afghanistan and many conflicts and skirmishes in between.
This series is, perhaps, my favorite project here at The Journal. It is truly an honor for our staff to visit with our local veterans and chronicle their story, ultimately preserving it for posterity.
Although I never served in the armed forces, several of my family members have faithfully and gallantly fought to preserve the American Dream - some making the ultimate sacrifice.
Without those willing to defend our freedom - including the right to vote - America would be a much darker and different place.
We all owe our veterans a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they have made to preserve our way of life.
Through this series, we here at The Journal pay homage to these great men and women who have selflessly defended our liberty.
If you know of a veteran or Rosie the Riveter who would be willing to share their story of service and sacrifice, please nominate them for The Journal's Unsung Heroes series by calling 304-263-8931, ext. 218, or by emailing me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- City editor Matthew Burdette can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 218, or email@example.com. Follow Matt on Twitter and receive breaking news and upcoming event alerts @The_Journal_mb


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He's one of the best house Dj's from detroit that was 89X for a long time. I've recorded a lot of radio transmissions of him. I was hoping to find more info on Vince and any hard copies of his sets.
DJ Shortround Technos With Intel
If anyone was even in danger of presuming vinyl was passé at CES, all they had to do was come within earshot of the energetic DJ manning dual Stanton turntables at Intel's Las Vegas Convention Center booth. The DJ, Vince Pistricola, aka DJ Shortround, emerged from the Detroit music scene as a DJ and magazine publisher covering the latest in hip-hop with his Detroit Equipment Quarterly. As I took some time out to listen, DJ Shortround blasted through the din from thousands of rushing conventiongoers with a steady diet of techno. Although you'd think DJ Shortround's frantic scratching would wear out 10 phono cartridges an hour, he says that he has a "light" touch. And no he doesn't have green skin—that was the effect of the lights!


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For a lot of people, "The Nutcracker" is a tough nut to crack.
Maybe you're roped into going. Or you're harried from the holidays. You've seen one too many bad performances – or one too many spoofs.
Fear not. We bring you tidings of great joy.
With a little knowledge, "The Nutcracker" can be a dangerous thing.
Read this – then get ready to go and experience it with new eyes and ears. To find that "The Nutcracker" can be, well, all it's cracked up to be.
Let's get cracking
Marvin Askew, who leads his students at Buffalo City Ballet in an annual "Nutcracker," has practical advice to get you started.
"You want to look at price, especially when you got kids," he says. "Look at if you are getting a traditional or a new version. You're choosing a flavor. Do your research before just choosing a 'Nutcracker.' Sometimes it's good to call and ask questions about it."
As you settle into your seat, remember: You are seeing a work of art that is controversial.
When "The Nutcracker" premiered – in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia – just about the only person who liked it was Czar Alexander III. Its latter-day popularity is often credited to George Balanchine, whose choreography gave the ballet new legs in the 1950s. But it may have suffered initially because it was just plain odd.
The ballet is based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffman (1776-1882), whose genre was fantasy/horror. He was an influence on Edgar Allan Poe, whose "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" was said to be inspired by a Hoffman story.
Hoffman's "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," about a girl whose toy comes to life, might have been intended for kids. Still, it has a hallucinatory quality. Directors choose whether to play up this aspect, or not.
The suspense is part of the fun.
The party scene
"The Nutcracker" is weird from the word go. The curtain rises on a room set for a lavish Christmas party. "Everything is big," says Heidi Halt of Neglia Ballet Artists. "The Christmas tree, the presents, everything."
The ballet opens with a Christmas party. Askew crafts this scene so children can identify with it.
"We pretty much have kids doing what they normally do," he says. "It's more relaxing. Children look at it and think, I can be a part of that."
Children will pick up on the realistic friction between the ballet's young heroine, Clara (or Marie, in Russian versions) and her little brother, Fritz. Adults will sense something unsettling. The music takes strange turns. Tchaikovsky, like all great composers, knows how to play your subconscious.
The arrival of Herr Drosselmeyer adds a supernatural twist.
Maris Battaglia, head of the American Academy of Ballet, points out that this magician/godfather figure can be effective in different ways. She likes to vary it.
"Joe Cipolla used to do it, and he was elegant," she says. (Cipolla is head of Buffalo's Configuration Dance.) This year's Drosselmeyer, Gary Marino, puts a new spin on things. "I thought, Gary is a totally different type. He's warm and comical."
Askew makes his Drosselmeyer fatherly. "I've seen a couple versions where Drosselmeyer can be a little on the verge of creepy, and it's not very nice," he says. "This is just a sweet, loving special relationship."
Drosselmeyer could be a skilled pantomime artist. The Neglia's Drosselmeyer this year is actor Vincent O'Neill. "He's happy to have a role he doesn't have to learn 500 lines for," jokes Halt.
Drosselmeyer hands out toys. Here there can be creative license: The life-sized dolls might come out of boxes – or they might appear some other way. Watch when Drosselmeyer gives Clara the nutcracker, and when her jealous brother, Fritz, breaks it. Small gestures can have big significance.
The battle scene
After the party, late at night, Clara returns to check on her nutcracker. The clock strikes midnight and strange things happen. Mice fill the room and the tree grows to dizzying heights. The Nutcracker also grows to life size.
This scene – the abrupt switch is a cliffhanger for backstage workers – is when you realize the story came from a horror writer. It can be disorienting and terrifying.
Halt loves it. "The tree is really enormous once it gets to its full height. I want to say its 30 feet high," she boasts. "The music is very powerful at that point. Almost nothing needs to happen."
The chaotic battle, involving huge mice and gingerbread soldiers, is a challenge for everyone. Askew's is humorous, geared toward the small fry. The Neglia, on the other hand, revels in the horror.
"Sergio [Neglia] did a great job of making that into a nightmare. He's had actual war experience," says Halt, his wife. "When we first put it together it felt like this wild madness."
The Neglia production has not a Mouse King but a Rat King.
"It's a nightmare, honey," Neglia says. "She sees rats attacking her. They want to eat her guts."
But he taps into his childhood, adding horses, and cannons firing cheese. "I liked cheese, rockets, fire, clashes of cannon, cavalieri, horses," he says. "I put stuff in that as a kid I wanted to see."
The battle won, the prince leads Clara to a moonlit pine forest where they witness the virtuosic "Dance of the Snowflakes." The music, with its wordless women's chorus, suggests a surreal, swirling motion. The dancers, in white, should appear to be flying.
This dance is a favorite of all involved. But it has its challenges. It is a taxing dance, but must appear calm and effortless.
"The music kills me, it's so beautiful. I love it," Neglia says. But he has seen productions that leave the dancers exhausted.
Battaglia sets her snow scene in Central Park, complete with an ice rink. She adds a twist: a hot-air balloon, which will take the Prince and Clara to the Land of Sweets.
The balloon comes from Flying by Foy, a famous theater company. "They flew Mary Martin," Battaglia explains. "It's expensive. "But how do you go back, after you've done that? I love the snow scene at the end. When it's snowing, and the balloon is flying up, and the dancer's mouths are full of snowflakes."
The Land of Sweets
Act II begins with Clara and the Prince traveling to the Land of Sweets, ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy. This is where the imagination can run wild.
"I've taken a lot of creative license in the second act," Battaglia says. "I can remember taking my nieces and great nieces to see it. They loved the first act. And the second act would come and they'd all fall asleep. When I decided to do this, I wanted mine to be different. We do traditional things, but we go to the North Pole, where there are dancing elves, and then we go into the sea."
In honor of the Prince and his rescuer, performers present a menu of quick dances from around the world.
The Arab coffee dance, set to muted, smoldering music and often featuring a lithe woman and a shirtless, turbaned man, is a highlight for grown-ups. "It's a very sensual dance," Askew points out. He has to tone it down for the children.
Next comes tea from China. The Neglia company gives this dance a hint of martial arts.
The Trepak, the dance of the Russian candy canes, is one of the ballet's greatest hits. At its best it can be a wild Cossack dance, with gravity-defying leaps and kicks.
But you need just the right dancers for that effect. Battaglia does not include Trepak, substituting a whimsical candy cane dance to "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."
Askew's young performers dance the Trepak with hoops, traditional in some circles. He danced it that way in Pittsburgh and finds that it works with his students. "I keep it simple and make it playful," he says.
It's fun to note the variations on Mother Ginger. An oversized figure, she is usually played comically by a man. When she lifts her voluminous skirts, children run out and creativity can soar.
The Neglia had the idea to make Mother Ginger a big cupcake. The American Academy of Ballet puts her on stilts.
"We used to do clowns years ago. A lot of companies do clowns," Battaglia says. "It can be anything that comes out from underneath that skirt."
The entertainment finishes with the Waltz of the Flowers. Directors might opt to complement flora with fauna.
"When I danced it in Chicago, I was a butterfly," Askew says. "You don't see that very often. The reason I was a butterfly was, the butterfly had huge, huge, wings. At the time my brother and I were dancing, I was 6-foot-2. We were the only ones who could leap across the stage with these wings!"
The pas de deux from "The Nutcracker" is one of ballet's great dances. It starts with a shimmering harp. Tchaikovsky's genius was such that you do not realize that the soaring theme is just a simple descending scale.
The dance can be as simple or virtuosic as the choreographer demands. "It's how you use the music," Askew says.
"What makes people fall in love with it is that it's a romantic pas de deux. The pas from [Prokofiev's] 'Romeo and Juliet,' it's a love scene but a dying scene. Your goal is to really make people's hearts bleed out there. 'The Nutcracker' is more of an uplifting pas de deux. It's joyful."
Battaglia is importing two dancers from the Boston Ballet, Isaac Akiba and Misa Kuranaga. They are doing the Balanchine choreography for the pas de deux, characterized by lots of leaps for him, lots of fast footwork for her.
Neglia enjoys this chance to show off. He dances both the Prince and Cavalier.
All the sweets dance a Final Waltz, and it's fun to see all of them again. The ballet ends when Clara is found sleeping in the parlor, her Nutcracker doll beside her. Was it a dream?
The ballet concludes as mysteriously as it starts.
Where to see 'The Nutcracker'
On stage ...
The Neglia Ballet Artists and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra: 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in Shea's Performing Arts Center (646 Main St.); $40.50-$83.50. Call 847-1410.
The American Academy of Ballet: 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 1 p.m. Dec. 9 in the UB Center for the Arts, Amherst; $19.50-$27.50. Call 645-ARTS.
The Buffalo City Ballet: 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22; 3 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Buffalo Academy of Visual & Performing Arts (450 Masten Ave.); $20 general, children under 5, $15. Call 833-1243.
Classical Ballet of WNY (formerly Lockport City Ballet): 7 p.m. next Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at Lockport High School (250 Lincoln Ave., Lockport); $10-$18. Call 631-1582.
... and screen
2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3, The Mariinsky Ballet of St. Petersburg, Russia dances "The Nutcracker" in 3-D at the Regal Transit Center (6707 Transit Road, 633-8918).
7 p.m. Dec. 25: "The Nutcracker," performed at the Royal Opera House, conducted by Koen Kessels and directed by Peter Wright, will be screened at the Amherst Theatre (3500 Main St., 834-7655).
– Mary Kunz Goldman
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So, I've been an avid Madden player for years and all of a sudden I keep getting these Network Timeout messages removing me from online Ranked matches. Its annoying and I've been using the same router for years with no trouble. I don't know how to fix this and I tried contacting EA but I haven't heard anything in return. I'm using a Linksys router, a new Motorola broadband router (comcast/xfinity internet service) and the modem never drops so I'm assuming somethings up with the router or my xbox but I can't figure it out. I've clear the cache, reset network settings, and of course reset the modem and router. Idk what else to do.
Most likely there's a port blocked... ports can be blocked in your router, modem, or at your ISP. Since the Xbox 360 uses different ports than PCs & Macs use, you can't see the effect of a port blockage except on the Xbox.
A sequential power cycle is the first step in clearing a port blockage and the sequence of events and their timing are critical to success:
1) turn off the Xbox then
2) unplug power from the Linksys
3) unplug power from the Motorola.
4) Wait at least 30 secs then replug the Motorola power.
5) Wait 'til the light on the front of the Motorola which says ONLINE, READY, or CABLE is on solid (not flashing), then plug in the Linksys.
6) Wait until the WiFi light on the Linksys is on; you may not use WiFi, but it's still a good indicator your router is finished booting up.
7) Turn on the Xbox. For more background on Ports, see whatismyipaddress.com/port
If the problem persists, please send us the info we need from forums.xbox.com/.../155724.aspx so we may work on this further.
Support: tinyurl.com/XBLnumbers or Request A Call support.xbox.com How to get FreeLIVE j.mp/XVriY7
I got through a few games but the problem came right back today. Is there any way I can prevent this or is it just because the game is new?
Hey there, JR1115. Is your router up-to-date with the latest firmware? Can you double check that for us? Thanks!
How to use the forumsRetired Support Agent - No PMs please!
Yes my router is up-to-date. EA finally contacted me and walked me through a few steps (clearing system cache, deleting Madden 13 files, and clearing ports) but last night the problem returned. This is becoming very frustating. What's next???
Please send us the info we need from http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/xbox_support/f/9/t/155724.aspx so we may work on this further.
I Live in the US (Maryland)
Using a Motorola SURFboard 6121 Modem (Comcast High Speed Internet)
Linksys N600 Multiple User Router (E2500)
I've tried clearing the Xbox cache and deleting my Madden 13 saved filed. I've also reset the port forwarding on my router and done a couple power cycles (reseting modem / router / xbox)
AND AGAIN ITS NOT MY ONLINE - I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO LAG OR TROUBLE WITH ANY OTHER GAME. When I run a test it says Your Network Status ("Check Mark" Network - Connected / "Check Mark" Internet - Connected / "Check Mark" Xbox Live - Connected // LIVE STATUS Service - Up / Marketplace: Up / Accounts: Up / Matchmaking - Up)
T: Wireless
A: Modem IP / 255.255.255.0
G: Router IP
N: Router Name
Hey there JR1115!Is Madden 13 the only affected game or do you experince similar issues with other games you play online as well?Could you state whether you are using the external wireless network adapter (black or white) or the built in wireless network adapter (Xbox 360 Slim). Since this specific router has dual bands, (2,4 Ghz, 5 Ghz) is 5 Ghz mode enbaled? Yes or No?Could you make sure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is turned on/enabled.
I'm using the built in WiFi from a slim 250gb Xbox. Again this happens in no other game. Universal plug and play is enabled. Idk how to change the settings for enabling or disabling the dual band although I'm fairly certain its already operating at peak efficiency. I just play a game of madden with no problems as well. Idk why it chooses to do this sporadically
It is know that EA servers are controversial.
JR1115I've tried clearing the Xbox cache and deleting my Madden 13 saved filed. I've also reset the port forwarding on my router
Yes I've double checked everything and I just played two games with the Ethernet chord plugged in (wired connection) and they were laggy and I received the same message in the second game "you have been removed from the game due to network timeout"
Hey there, JR1115. Could you run a speed test for us and post the results here? Let us know if this is a possibility!
Lol sure, would you guys like me to do your taxes while you're at it??? (Sorry but sarcasm is my method of coping)
PING - 15ms
Download Speed: 25.21 / 26.88mbps
Upload Speed: 3.86 / 4.05 mbps
I think Xbox gave up on me too
Could you check if any of your game contents or your profile might have become corrupted/damaged.Corrupted contents is shown as an yellow exclamation mark.Keep us posted.
I think I fixed the problem! Go into your UPnP section of your router(advanced) make sure that's on! Check the advertisement period! Change it same with advertisement time to live I really have seen this work!


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Walmart's $4 generic list finally catching up with them?
Even the Goliath of retailers, Walmart, can cut prices too far sometimes in the attempt to lure new customers in their stores. It seems that the large retailer is finally feeling the ill effects of their five year old $4 generic drugs promotion. I'll explain why I think this below with a new study to prove my point.
I came across this article from Reuters last night while doing some research for potential blog topics. Apparently there was a study done by a doctor from New York that looked at the prices of some brand name diabetes medications. Dr. Ronald Tamler looked at the increases in price for some common brand name diabetes medications over a two year period (2008-2010) and found that some retailers like K-Mart and Walmart had raised their prices proportionally higher than other pharmacies.
So while the net effect of the $4 generic revolution by Walmart starting in 2006 caused generic medications to drop in average price there was also a noticable increase in the price of brand named medications during this same time period. The price difference between brand and generic drugs increased as average generic prices fell by over half while brand name medications more than doubled during the same period.
And those price increases might not be fully explained by increases in drug cost either. While the average increase in price for certain brand name drugs according to this study went up some 21% at pharmacies including chain drugstores Walmart increased their prices by 32% and Kmart raised theirs by 35% during the same time period. It seems that the old advice for patients to shop around for the best deal for prescription drugs has never been more true than it is right now in the aftermath of this study that puts some hard numbers to the price increases of brand name prescriptions over the two year study period.
But what do all these numbers really mean for community pharmacies and for Walmart specifically? I think this is the first clear sign that Walmart's $4 generic experiment is finally catching up with them. Even if you dismiss this pricing structure as a "loss leader" tactic by Walmart there must still be some questions about the long term sustainability of a promotional program such as the $4 generic prescriptions list.
Walmart advertised the plan as demonstration that they were leading the way to more affordable healthcare by pricing generics so low that more people could afford care. Many consumer advocacy groups praised the retailer for addressing a major healthcare issue: prescription drug prices. But the long term effects of that promotion can already be seen in the form of staffing cuts almost across the board among the community pharmacies that tried to compete with Walmart on price. And while the under insured or the uninsured may be grateful for such prescription bargains at what price are those rock bottom prices really achieved?
And if Walmart offsets their bottom of the barrel generic drug prices with higher brand name drug prices how much does the average consumer really save during a typical trip to their local pharmacy? Those numbers now are in question thanks to this study by Dr. Tamler. And if they are raising other prices to make up the difference in revenue lost from their $4 list are patients really getting the best deal at their local Walmart pharmacy?
I think it is a shame that retail pharmacy has been reduced to simply selling a commodity as if we were a specialty coffee shop or an ice cream parlor. The $4 generic list did nothing but devalue the profession and undercut the price of generics at competitors of Walmart. And by following suit all the other chains fell for the Walmart trap. Thus resulting in an unsustainable pricing structure that is now starting to really affect the bottom line at the average pharmacy.
I'd like to see a study that shows the average staffing hours at a retail pharmacy since the implementation of their $4 generic list. Or how about the average wait time for a prescription after companies cut staff to make up for revenue that wasn't coming in anymore because "Walmart does it" and for some reason we all had to follow suit? Better yet, how about an honest count of the significant prescription errors and pharmaceutical misadventures since this pricing war started in America? I'd love to review a study with those numbers.
It is time we all faced a hard fact. It is time we all admit that we can't simply give away drugs and survive long term. This "loss leader" concept might work for clothing or food or hardware or electronics but using a business model like this for something that impacts public health can be downright reckless and dangerous. When quality of care decreases to a point that same day pharmacy service isn't possible or when pharmacists are so over worked they start committing more errors is this really worth getting that HCTZ for $4?
And if a company is simply raising the price of other medications to offset the "value menu" of community pharmacy is the average patient really saving that much money by shopping at a pharmacy like Walmart? Certainly a study like this one gives some numbers that might put a patient's potential savings in question.
I'm not saying that saving patients money and making medications more affordable for more patients is a bad thing. But at some point the potential dangers offset any gains you might realize by lowering the price of drugs to attract pharmacy customers. It is like making cars increasingly fuel efficient and then finding out they are also increasingly dangerous due to lower net curb weights.
We must not sacrifice patient care or safety simply to chase a bargain. Prescription medications are a major expense and a large component of the healthcare expenditures but at some point a reasonable selling price must be maintained simply to prevent the distribution system we now have from breaking down. And matching a company that thinks pharmacy is nothing but a "loss leader" devalues what we due to the point of creating the mindset that pharmacists are glorified counters.
We can't keep doing the "loss leader" game simply because Walmart is willing to give drugs away to get people to shop at their stores. It is time to get a reasonable price for the goods and services we provide at the pharmacy. We can't continue to lose money on each $4 generic prescription we sell. It isn't financially feasible and it will lead to more staffing cuts, longer lines and waits, and potentially more prescription errors going forward. All of those negative trends are doomed to continue as long as we keep prices at unsustainable levels.
So Walmart I have a little message for you. I can't help but say I told you so. I knew it was only a matter of time before this ill conceived promotion would catch up with you. And if you charge more for some brand name medications to offset this "loss leader" strategy are you really saving patients money in the end anyway? I think it is time for "Operation Devalue Pharmacy" to come to an end. I'll give you one thing. It was a good run while it lasted.
The Redheaded Pharmacist
14 Comments to "Walmart's $4 generic list finally catching up with them?"
By Cphtsupreme, June 30, 2011 @ 8:14 am
Our hours have dropped by 30 a week and script count has risen, at most by 200 a week since 2006. Our gross margin has dropped significantly since then, too, about $2000 a day. There are other factors, like the proliferation of mail order and not being able to accept some third party contracts.
By RPh in NC, June 30, 2011 @ 9:44 am
I spoke with a lady the other day who waited 45 minutes just to PICK UP prescriptions at WalMart that were already ready to go. She waited 45 minutes in line at the CASHIER! If this had happened at my pharmacy, I'm confident the patients wouldn't come back. However, since they're often "going to WalMart for other things anyway," I'm sure they'll go back…
Also, what are your thoughts on the new WalMart Expresses that are popping up next to every Dollar General in rural America? 15,000 square feet and a pharmacy. Could my distaste be any worse? I don't think so.
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By Magic8ballrph, June 30, 2011 @ 10:58 am
Didnt we all assume that they were making the money back through front end and increased rx prices? Walmart has doomed us in more than one way. Biggest of course is the fact that people see us more like a candy store with high school educations. second is the crap reimbursements that insurances ram us with while laughing. Not to forget the PBMs that cherry pick us for super minor infractions that cost us time and money.
By jaden, June 30, 2011 @ 1:02 pm
It's been a big public perception game all along, between that of direct to consumer advertising, the politicians ploy to support elderly citizen bus trips to Canada while decrying the reforms of health insurance industry. As mentioned above, in my state one of the bigger payors of prescription drug costs is Medicaid according to the governor, so it's always about reducing payments to Medicaid or decreasing pharmacy reimbursement.
If Wal-march can charge those with insurance (or those without) $4.00, then why should state-funded (actually state taxpayer-funded with support from the Federal government) Medicaid pay pharmacists any more than $3.00 for dispensing a prescription.
This was from the Indiana Pharmacists Association: "Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) and the Governor's office met last Thursday June 23 to protest the impending cut in the pharmacy dispensing fee. Senator Ron Grooms called the meeting and Representative Steve Davisson also attended.
Secretary Gargano stated that the rule cutting the dispensing fee would take effect on July 1 as scheduled. IPA/CPI representative Bill Keown expressed his disappointment at how shabbily community pharmacy had been treated by the OMPP during the process of developing a new rule for the dispensing fee. Mr. Keown told the Secretary that never in his 20 plus years of representing pharmacy and pharmacists had any administration been so cavalier in its treatment of the profession. OMPP claimed in the State Plan Amendment for the $1.90 cut that they had consulted with the providers before submitting it to CMS. But their last contact with us was in late 2010, when they met with several pharmacy representatives and proposed a fee reduction to $4.20, not to $3.
We never heard another word from them until they contacted us in late May to say essentially, "we are cutting the fee to $3 and we are doing it by emergency rule, so there will not be a public hearing, take it or leave it." "
By Pharmacist, June 30, 2011 @ 1:59 pm
I work for a retailer that does not match those $4 generics. And I have had patients repeatedly come into my location and tell me that WalMart has always had higher prices than we do for drugs that are not one the $4 list. However, all of us, including those who have held out against matching those prices, have been forced by the third party payers to take reimbursements that do not even match our costs in dispensing prescriptions. Just look some at what is actually paid (co-pay + third party) for some of the prescriptions you dispensed. Now consider salary, benefit, and other costs to see how little is paid.
By Binkman, June 30, 2011 @ 9:20 pm
The poly-pharmacy that is rampant because of this $4 (and free) pricing models should make State Boards of Pharmacy shudder. I don't know how many times customers come in with a handful of scripts only to fill the promo products and take the others elsewhere. State Boards are supposed to be all about protecting the public safety but yet they cave in when the public cries about not be able to use transfer incentives (Ohio). Who paid off who? Some day we will know that answer.
By Grizzle, June 30, 2011 @ 10:14 pm
You just realized this? Maybe you have never owned a store or managed pricing but this is common practice. Offer and promote very competitive low prices on a number of low cost medications and then keep high prices on other products. You discount a certain beer in the bar but your other liquor prices are spendy. You offer a great happy hour of food but keep drink prices high. Discount milk, bread, egss but have expensive butter, bacon, and cereal. You just catch people's eye on core items so they think you are "Cheap" all around. This is just business. Marketing baby! Pharmacy people in general seem to lack savvy business minds.
By Dr marc, July 1, 2011 @ 12:28 am
The issue this brings to the table is what is the proper markup for medications. Walmart is its own drug distributor and supplies its pharmacies with 90% of the medication they need. Cutting out McKession or Cardinal makes it possible to actually make money on $4.00 medications. The real concern should be when we as pharmacists get a medication for $5.00 then charge the consumer over $100, ie topiramate, omeprazole, even azithromycin. That seems like the real issue we should be complaining about.
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By jaden, July 2, 2011 @ 9:27 am
Addressing Dr. Marc's concern, hate to bring up the extenuating circumstances, but if this benefit to pharmacists in getting a drug for $5.00 is the real issue and then turning around and selling it for $100.00, then what are drug price contracts for? I know many hospitals and probably chain drugstores as well are involved in buying groups.
From my understanding, this was a major reason that independents went out of business. They could not compete with large organizations which could purchase drugs at major discounts, AND sell the prescriptions to those benefiting from other funding programs i.e. big name private insurers, federal and state government contracts.
And, if I am correct in this understanding then there's the issue across-the-board for other medical professionals that run their business as sole ownership practices e.g. physicians, that can accept or reject patients who only can pay with Medicaid or Medicare. This is a widespread practice, I believe.
As for pharmacists fighting back, yesterday, Indiana's pharmacists sued the State of Indiana (under Mitch Daniels who was a big contender up to his declination for U.S. president in the upcoming election, by the way).
If the State can get away with this, then my guess is that non-for-profit hospitals that 'make payroll' with these funds will be severely impacted. AS well as the same 'Wal-mart effect' on the profession. Last time the State drastically cut Medicaid benefits, health care in general was affected; whole hospitals, State Veterans Homes, and clinics. Last time there were hospital-wide budget cuts for lab staffing and equipment, physical therapy, housekeeping, as well as the hospital pharmacy dept. was pink-slipped and sold to a pharmacy management company. Now, with drug price reimbursement slashed, the impact is mainly on the pharmacy departments, instead of nursing budgets, physician staff, etc.
Correct me if my perception is wrong about targeting the pharmacy departments specifically in light of the 'Wal-mart effect'.
From the IPA (Indiana Pharmacists Alliance) news source: "Pharmacists Files Suit Against Medicaid. Today, Friday July 1, Community Pharmacies of Indiana (CPI) and Williams Brothers Healthcare Pharmacy filed a lawsuit seeking to enjoin the state Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) from implementing a huge cut in the pharmacy prescription-dispensing fee. With no warning or negotiation, the OMPP promulgated an emergency rule cutting the fee from $4.90 to $3.00. By using an emergency rule, the OMPP doesn't have to hold a public hearing for comments. The rule took affect today, July 1.
The case was assigned to Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, who set it for a hearing at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon. Judge Pratt heard from both the plaintiff's attorneys and the Attorney General. Because the state did not have notice until today, the judge gave them until 4:00 pm next Wednesday to file a brief with the court. She will not issue a ruling on a Temporary Restraining Order until after the state has an opportunity to file. Judge Pratt is also handling the Planned Parenthood lawsuit against the state.
CPI and IPA representatives met with OMPP Director Pat Casanova in November of 2010 at which time she said that they were considering a cut in the fee to $4.20, which would be about a 15% cut. Pharmacy representatives offered some alternative ideas and also had a brief presentation from Outcomes Inc. on their work with the Florida Medicaid program. By the time meeting concluded, there had never been any mention of a $1.90 cut. There was no further communication or contact with OMPP until May. On May 23, OMPP contacted the IPA office to tell us that they were cutting the Medicaid dispensing fee to $3.00 by emergency rule and it would take effect July 1. There was not going to be a public hearing or any opportunity to provide evidence as to why that cut might be unwise.
Finally able to secure a meeting with FSSA Secretary Mike Gargano and others from OMPP on June 23. Senator Ron Grooms and Representative Steve Davisson both attended the meeting. Senator Grooms asked if the Secretary could put in place a moratorium for 30 to 90 days and hold off implementation of the rule while we discussed other options. The next day, the Secretary answered Senator Grooms and said no.
Going to court is always a last resort. No one (except the lawyers) enjoys litigation, and at times the outcome can make difficult to tell if you won or lost. But in this instance, there is no other choice. Consequently, the firm of Krieg Devault has been retained and they began preparation of the court filings. The decision to implement this cut by emergency rule (where's the emergency?) is wrong on many levels but it is not our intent to argue the case here. We believe that the pharmacy plaintiffs can prevail, and ask for the support of the all pharmacists in Indiana. This ultimately led to the filing today.
CPI is accepting contributions to help offset the cost of the litigation and legal work. IPA will be making a contribution to the effort. We will keep you posted on progress."
By KRay, July 2, 2011 @ 3:53 pm
I don't blame walmart or BOP's for the horrible reimbursements from third party payers because this hole that we are in has been created by small independent owners many years before. This didn't happen overnight, its you independents who wanted the "cheapest prices" in town to drive your competition out! Guess what, insurance/pbms weren't stupid and caught on really quickly…if A can charge this price, than so should B,C,D so we will reimburse based on A's "cost." It was only a matter of time before bigger companies took on, but now we've dug ourselves (and by ourselves I mean future generations of RPH as well, like me) into such a massive hole I don't know what we can do to ever get out! And another thing…who is working for walmart and dispensing? Oh yeah…PHARMACISTS! For 5 thousand dollars more? Seriously this level of greed is pathetic and will be the end of us…
By jaden, July 12, 2011 @ 4:49 pm
"On Friday, July 8, Judge Tonya Walton Pratt issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) enjoining the state Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) from implementing a 38% cut in the dispensing fee paid to pharmacies for filling Medicaid prescriptions. In her decision, the judge noted that the state had not received the necessary approval from Health and Human Services. Her opinion states, "Specifically, the State's attempt to enforce the Fee Reduction without prior HHS approval violates federal Medicaid law."
By Snippy, August 9, 2013 @ 9:28 am
I'm sure you hate Amazon too. The simple fact is the drug companies are putting the USA into bankruptcy with their overpriced drugs and our government is letting them (encouraging) them to do it.
The merry-go-round will have to stop eventually when no one can afford to pay the piper.
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Needed a strip to post for a rerun, and I'd always liked this one. I made it. I have the right. I'll post whatever comic I want. DON"T JUDGE ME!!!
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I love how it went from still showing 2010, to showing 2007 on the comics. Phenomenal. I also love that last panel, pure genius.
You're awesome Scott, keep the good stuff coming!
2007 copyright!!! My brain, it is melting! Aaaaaaugh!!!!!!
Hey, who doesn't like mr Pibb?
's okay. Because of this strip, I've always wanted to hand out Mr. Pibb just like this every Halloween, but my wife says no. One of these years, she will be GONE on Halloween, and I'll be able to do this.
My favorite Halloween:
"OK kids, what do you want, candy or frozen chicken?"
Some 8 year old actually went for the frozen roaster.
"Seasonally inappropriate rerun" in parenthesis made me laugh almost as much as the old favorite comic did.
Awesome response to trick or treaters! The only thing that concerns me is that you might anger a potential Stabby in disguise.
If you want to scare the kiddies, dress in jeans, a tee shirt, and a stocking over your head, brandish a realistic toy gun, and mug them for their candy. (Then you have to give it back, and add a little more. Otherwise, next year, you'll be the scary pimply fat person, but it won't be a costume)
If you just like dressing up, offer to take a group of neighbor kids around so their parents can stay home and give out candy. That way instead of thinking you're a dork for still dressing up, they'll think you're nice to take the kids off their hands and getting into the spirit of things, and they'll also owe you a favor. (This presupposes that they know you well enough to understand you're not trying to get their little darling alone...)
It *is* funny.
Judgment shall be reserved for The Judger.
In the few cases when all caps are necessary (allowed) caps lock > holding shift. See above for proof.
No. such thing as enough Mr. Pibb.
No... Such... Thing...
I judge you to be a wise man who authors my favorite comic of all time. You are right, trick-or-treaters have always been and will always be terrorists.
Where's the Judger when you need her?
Even reading it again, panel four is still awesome.
Kst....theh... bahahahahahahahaha. I don't remember seeing this one yet, but it's hilarious.
NOBODY shall refuse my hospitality!
Is this the birth of Stabby? :D
Re: Who would win - Dr Pepper vs Mr Pibb
The phrase "like all terrorists, trick or treaters cannot be reasoned with" is one of my favorites out of any of the instructions. Second only to any of the exchanges ending in "No...shut up"
Ah, Mr. Pibb. The poor man's Dr. Pepper.
How timely.
Although I love most of Basic Instructions, this is the one that has a permanent home on my office wall. "Jazz Hands"
This was one of my all-time favorite strips.
Ummm....yes sir. Not judging you. I like it too.
Just go with: It´s a rerun! The details are not important! We will forgive you.
Mr Pibb in the Punkin! Love it & I am getting ideas for next Halloween...
No sir! We aren't refusing your hospitality of posting a re-run of a free comic today!
Hey, the date is wrong.
Can you believe that there are people out there who prefer Mr. Pibb over Dr. Pepper.
Yeah, we like it when you choose the re-run because if it's not one of our personal favourites, i t means we probably hadn't appreciated it properly first time round. I see that this strip has everything, jokes, jazz hands (of death?), young Rick, stabby dressed as a pirate for no apparent reason, and unfortunately scott playing on his console with no trousers (again). But mainly, it is just incredibly funny, thanks Scott
Excellent rerun choice, I mean who doesn't like Halloween.
One of the first comics (I think) to feature "Jazz Hands"!
This is awesome! Poor kid. Which happened first? The trick or treating nightmare, or calming a frightened child by showing him video game blood and gore violence, also accompanied by jazz hands? No wonder he became Stabby!
Some old man gave my little brother a piece of broccoli as a joke once. The look on his face was priceless.
Posted on dorm room door, this was the strip that got me started on Basic Instructions. Made me spontaneously laugh so loud at the time I woke up someone napping in the lobby.
Call The Judger!
He's right, there's no such thing as too much Mr. Pibb
As much as I'd love to do the last square I don't think I'd be able to keep a straight face while doing it.
These are not the fresh BI panels that you are looking for...
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In this exercise, I am going to show you how to establish what I believe to be the best color settings inside of Photoshop and the other Creative Suite applications. Now color settings is Photoshop and Adobe's word, really, for color management policies inside the various programs. They help ensure that you achieve consistent prints so that what you see onscreen is more or less what you get from your printer. But even more important they help establish consistent color onscreen between the different applications and on the Web as well.
Now by default, these color settings are set up for consumers. Basically Adobe is using the consumer color space out there, which is sRGB. And I believe we can do better than that. We ought to set Photoshop up for working professionals and that's what we're going to do here. Now I have this file that I've provided for you called Best Workflow CS5.csf, and it's available as usual inside of that 00_setup folder right there. There it is, and you may see a prettier icon associated with it, but whatever.
What we need to do is copy it to a specific location on your hard drive. Now, these are the locations under Windows XP right here. This is the location. You go to your C drive; Documents and Settings; your username, which is your login name; Application Data, not AppData but Application Data; Adobe\Color\Settings. Each one of these is a separate folder separated by a backslash. Under Windows 7 and Vista, it's this path right there. It's AppData this time, not Application Data, roaming blah, blah, blah, blah however, here's the good news.
Under the PC this is a big pain in the neck. I know that doesn't sound like good news, and you have to turn on hidden files, and you have to have the folder options get angry at you and all this other weird stuff. Well, I've found a quicker way for you PC users than having to dig around your hard drive. You Macintosh users, on the other hand, you're going to have to dig around your hard drive. The good news is that it's not as hard on the Mac to dig around. And I'll come back to you PC people in a moment so just sit tight. So on the Mac, you go to the Finder level, the Desktop level of your computer. You choose Go > Home, and then that takes you to your user folder, which is either your name or the login name, what have you.
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And then you join me for the rest of this exercise. If you're working on a PC, I want you to just go to that file, right-click on Best WorkflowCS5.csf and choose the Copy command. So we'll copy it and then we'll paste it into the right location. All right, now go to Photoshop. Everybody, whether you're working on a Mac or a PC, go to Photoshop go up to the Edit menu and choose the Color Settings command, or you've got a keyboard shortcut, Ctrl+Shift +K, Cmd+Shift+K on the Mac, and that brings up this dialog box right here.
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A teen camp program, Working for Wildlife, is planned 9 a.m.-noon July 30-Aug. 3 for ages 12-17.
Teens will work in a different preserve each day doing gardening, trail-building and habitat restoration. Parents must provide transportation. Fee is $15.
A Preschool Pals program on "Flutterbies" for ages 3-5 with an adult companion is to take place 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at Steyer Nature Preserve.
Youth ages 6-12 can attend a "Where the Wild Things Are" nature camp 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 6-10 at Garlo preserve.
Explore a different habitat each day and discover where the wild things are.
Registration is required for each camp by calling (419) 435-3915.
Sandusky County
A shorebird banding program is planned 7 a.m. July 28. Meet at Sandusky County Park District, 1970 Countryside Place, Fremont, and join Tom Kashmer to learn about bird banding research in a wetland area.
Open to ages 18 and older. Registration is required by calling (419) 334-4495.
"Blue Moonlight" canoe outings are set for 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1-3. Meet at the park office, 1970 Countryside Place, Fremont.
The outing is for couples 18 and older, and each person must register with a partner. Register at (419) 334-4495.
Hancock County
Princesses can go on a nature adventure at Oakwoods Nature Preserve at 10 a.m. July 28.
Girls are to be led on a grand adventure through the woods to search for wildlife and wildflowers. Girls are encouraged to dress in a princess costume, but outfits and shoes may get dirty.
The free program is recommended for children ages 3 years old and older with an adult companion.
Registration is required by Thursday by calling (419) 425-7275.