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by tdollaway on 2012-10-18 05:26:47
Quick tone test with the SLO model. The playing is a little sloppy and the mix is a little off, but what about the tone?
by Astaroth_CY on 2012-10-18 05:44:43
Absolutely amazing tone. Did you do any post-processing on it, or is it pretty much as it comes out of your Pod? Could you give some details on the recording so that we know what we're hearing? (e.g. double-tracking, panning)
by tdollaway on 2012-10-18 05:47:53
Thanks, man! I double tracked the main tracks hard left and right. Both with a Jackson RR7R with D-Activators. The lead/spacey track is the same guitar panned to center.
There isn't any post editing. Just the POD into Reaper. The amp is the SLO overdrive, Blackback 30 cab and 57 on axis. I can post the patch tonight when I get home if you want it. It's pretty simple, though.
by Karl_Houseknecht on 2012-10-18 06:39:52
It's a bit bright for my tastes, but otherwise okay. Interesting take on making this song "brutal".
by stevem48048 on 2012-10-18 20:51:13
I agree with Karl , A little bright for me, But sounds GR8 in this song . Nice cover dude
by brue58ski on 2012-10-19 02:37:16
Not too bright for me. Sounds like you didn't "crank" it but found the sweet spot. Very nice Yes patch posting would be good
by meambobbo on 2012-10-19 10:48:21
i think it sounds great. maybe too bright given the song here, but i like it in general and wouldn't adjust it for my uses.
by dbagchee on 2012-10-19 11:02:19
Agree with the others on the brightness but a minor tweak and you're solid. Great vocals!
by tdollaway on 2012-10-19 11:03:57
Thanks for the feedback and compliments. I'm starting to believe that the SLO is one of, if not the best, model on the POD.
I may adjust the low pass value on the post amp midfocus EQ and retrack this. There's always room for improvement!
by PDKTDK on 2012-10-19 11:04:56
That was cool! Love the tune.
I just updated my DT50 and HD500 about 20 minutes ago using a EVH WG Special. I am not a real heavy rock player these days, but it sounded so good I had to do some metal for about 20 minutes. The middle SLO was so awesome! I hae to use it.
Where can I get a list of all the updates in this change?
The SLO is amazing. It sounded a TAD warmer coming through the amp than here, but this sounds F-ING great. Such a good song! LOVE THE SLO. Will have to write something with it.
by alfmetal70 on 2012-10-19 11:43:36
Very good tone in the song. Also I think that the SLO is far away the best model on the POD HD, is very natural and is very easy to enjoy with that tone, is almost real, amazing, I remembered the best tone that I had so many years ago
I liked the POD HD before, but now... is just impressive, a real pleasure have the SLO, I am very proud with the HD now because not sound good or good enough, now sound "mature", my amp is crying Dokken/Lynch tone
by echirouze on 2012-10-20 03:57:33
this song is not the better exemple, but i don't more to say to you, it's a good rock metal patch..bravo
did you upload it to custom tones??
i can't find it
by echirouze on 2012-10-20 04:00:07
hey, i've forget....very good voice too.!!! good cover and the playbak was perfect to, little more rock than the original one but i like it
by Buffjamr on 2012-10-20 07:31:47
Killer. Tone sounds great. Love that song and your version.
by Apologist on 2012-10-20 07:53:27
I think the brightness sounds fine ..obviously you wanted the track to stand out in be heard ..if you were truly going for a final product mix obviously your tracks would be less prominent in the mix and distant and would lose some of the brightness just from this alone .. and in addition you would have likely eq'd it until it set in the mix right using something like Har-bal eq or something along those lines
The Patch/Tone sounds great.
by Geech on 2012-10-20 16:52:07
Love it! I just can't get enough of the SLO. I agree, it might be the best model so far.
Please post this tone!
by tdollaway on 2012-10-21 17:20:28
Patch uploaded.
by Apologist on 2012-10-22 16:51:56
So I like all 3 channels of the new Soldano based amp
But I also love Doom which reminds me of a Rivera or Diezel bottom end thump
And Epic is a great amp that only needed cab dep adjustments .. and a gate .. but no adjustments to the amp itself great stuff.
by tdollaway on 2012-10-22 17:31:14
I haven't even got a chance to really sit down with the Doom yet. The Epic could be a very useful tool, though.
by Netfly on 2012-10-23 18:09:39
Thx a lot for sharing this tone. It's really good! And I'm playing don't you now. just remember a show of Simple Minds I saw looooong time ago in the south of France. It was amazing!
by Karl_Houseknecht on 2012-10-23 20:02:53
Apologist wrote:
And Epic is a great amp
Do not overlook the Epic in your quest for great SLO tone. It has a lot of the SLO in it, plus some extra added goodness. Basically a take on the ultra high gain only available in modelers that people find very fun to play, if a bit unrealistic in real amps.
by tdollaway on 2012-10-24 16:50:15
I got a new pair of cans (Audio Technica 50's) and listened to this patch. Sounds way too bright through these as opposed to my usual method for dialing in tones.
Just curious. What you were listening on?
by Karl_Houseknecht on 2012-10-24 17:54:44
A pair of KRK Rokit Powered 6 studio monitors.
by Buffjamr on 2013-02-19 15:58:06
Link didn't work. Said the tune was no longer available.
by tdollaway on 2013-02-19 16:04:13
Sorry, man. I took the song off soundcloud .Forgot that I even had it up there. There's another song up there that I used the SLO on, though.
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Posted: November 20, 2009
By Ethan Mizer
I've been hearing directly from aquarists a lot lately. This isn't because I've been receiving more e-mail or have been attending a lot of aquarium shows.
Rather, I've been hearing from my coworkers who are having minor problems with their in-office desktop aquariums. The features of these systems are nearly universal. They contain a small volume of water, are simple in design, and don't incorporate much in the way of filtration.
I see a lot of aquariums like this at work. None are larger than 10 gallons. Most are basic, bare-bones freshwater setups with a few fishes, some gravel, plastic plants and basic décor. Almost all of them use air pumps for water movement. Only three of my coworkers use power filters, and one of them introduced the power filter on my suggestion.
None of this is bad at all, in my opinion. I'm very happy so many people are interested in keeping fishes. These simple systems are great, and I frequently encourage my coworkers to start such systems or expand their current systems.
Easy FixesHowever, as I mentioned above, I've been hearing from my coworkers regarding their fishes a lot lately. In each case, they've asked about small problems they were experiencing in their desktop setups.
In every case, I found that the problem originated because of shoddy husbandry. The main culprit, in my opinion, is overfeeding fishes. With rudimentary filtration, nutrient levels must be tightly controlled or organic waste will build up.
Luckily, it's easy to fix this problem, especially in such small tanks. Generally, I recommend a water change and a stepped-up maintenance schedule, and the problem disappears.
I've also seen a couple cases where planaria have established themselves in small systems. These aren't harmful to fishes by themselves, but they suggest an underlying husbandry issue.
A few cases involve fishes with diseases. Even in these cases, however, the fix involved nothing more than water changes and a renewed commitment to good husbandry.
Aquarists' Number One HurdleI think the biggest problem new and inexperienced fishkeepers face is maintaining their husbandry standards and tank maintenance routines.
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The quick fix mentality is antithetical to the spirit and purpose of the hobby, if you ask me. For me, aquarium keeping is a meditative endeavor where I come to commune with my small piece of nature on a certain level. I expect to do things in a slow, deliberate manner when it comes to my aquaria.
This is true even when I deal with problems. I know that when I first notice the symptoms of a problem in my tanks, what I've observed is just the first visible proof of an underlying condition or imbalance.
By making slow, deliberate changes and not letting the anxiety of possible failure force me to rash action, I'm able to control most of the problems that arise in my own tanks.
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This course of action is so simple, it's hard to understand for many new aquarists. I think new fishkeepers subconsciously ask "If it's really so easy, why do so many fail as aquarists?" I think the misconceptions we have about our aquaria is what leads us to problems with our husbandry. We expect technology to fix our problems, but while these methods undoubtedly help, they will not replace traditional, basic husbandry practices.
Basic husbandry, such as performing regular weekly water changes, vacuuming gravel, monitoring feeding practices and assuring adequate oxygenation, accounts for roughly 90 percent of what is needed for success in aquaria. The rest is taken care of with technological fixes.
By learning the simple truism that calm, consistent, deliberate action will fix most of an aquarium's problems, even the most casual of aquarists can have stellar setups with limited energy input and a low demand on their time.
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I used to have a tank at work. Problem was when I was off duty I had to rely on coworkers to take care of it. And they simply didn't understand husbandry or even care like I did. So I broke down the tank after a year or so ! And then they all were "like, man why did you do that, we really liked it " I was like Huh ?? Sorry people !
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I wish more of my friends and family would take consideration into keeping fish. Sadly, I'm the only one out here.
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At Columbine, Abate said, local police secured the area during the incident and waited for SWAT response, as was procedure.
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"Doing that in a training session is a real win for us," Flail added. "Then, should this happen for real, know where to go with it."
But the live shooter drill and alert tests are only a small part of training there, said Amico, a former Glassboro police officer.
He stressed that police and other Rowan public safety employees hold drills, including "tabletop" lessons, health crisis scenarios and turning campus power back on in the event of a massive shutdown.
It's part of maintaining Rowan public safety's accreditation as a department through the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
Like traditional police departments and other agencies, Rowan had to satisfy 464 standards and practices to gain that title. And officials here intend to become re-accredited every three years.
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Jeff Kieliszewski, Ph.D.
Monday, October 19, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski is a licensed psychologist and forensic psychologist practicing in Grand Rapids. Dr. Kieliszewski is also an adjunct professor at Grand Rapids Community College and has worked in popular media, consulting on television programs and with film production companies as well as appearing on the Discovery and the National Geographic channels. His presentation will provide an extensive overview of the fascinating field of forensic psychology; the application of psychology to the law and the legal system. This presentation will discuss the research and scientific basis utilized in forensic psychology. He will also present the technical aspects of forensic psychology intermixed with real life cases and accounts he has encountered through his practice.
Social Support and Mental Health: It's Not What You Think [watch it now]
Brian Lakey, Ph.D.
Tuesday, November 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Brian Lakey is a professor of psychology at Grand Valley State University. In this presentation he will introduce key finding on how an individual's support network affects his or her wellbeing. In particular, how low perceived support is linked to a wide range of mental disorders. A particular emphasis will be placed on relational regulation theory (RRT) which hypothesizes that the link between perceived support and mental health primarily reflects ordinary conversation and shared activities. RRT incorporates the unexpected finding that who and what is supportive is primarily a matter of personal taste and there is little in the way of objectively supportive people. This will be presented in contrast to the dominant theoretical perspective in social support research that hypothesizes that specific supportive actions (e.g., advice) protect people from the bad effects of stress.
Do Visual Artists See The World Differently? [watch it now]
Leon Lou, Ph.D.
Thursday, February 18, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Leon Lou is an associate professor of psychology at Grand Valley State University and working artists with oil painting displayed in various juried shows. In this presentation he will build upon a question that that appeals to his interests in both the science of vision and art---how visual artists see differently from non-artists during their creative processes, and more specifically, in observational drawing and painting. Interspersed with many visual illusions, he will survey psychological and neuropsychological studies on visual information processing capacities that underlie proficient and exceptional drawing skills. In the last part of the talk, he will discuss the implications of these studies and explorations to art education and what they mean to anyone who loves viewing pictures, artful or not.
No Child Is An Island: Integrating Family Systems Perspectives into Children's Mental Health Treatment [watch it now]
Ann Heerde, MSW
Wednesday, March 16, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Ann Heerde is a clinical social worker whose primary practice has been working with children in a variety of settings. She is currently Program Supervisor for Family Services at Community Mental Health of Ottawa County while also pursuing her doctorate in Social Work. This presentation is based on the premise that family, schools, and peer interactions affect the development of children. Given the impact of the environment upon children, it is imperative to utilize a broader systems approach to provide supportive treatment for children with mental health concerns. A model that provides a framework for understanding these relationships is Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory. This presentation will provide an overview of Brofenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory and identify strategies for incorporating a Family System Perspective into children's mental health treatment.


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David Thorpe of ESPN.com on OKC's pick: "Miller is an intriguing choice, as the Thunder do not have a legitimate small forward behind Kevin Durant. What I like about Miller is, if he ends up being the player his upside foreshadows, then the Thunder will have a lottery talent at that spot behind Durant, giving them the option of slowly working Durant more as a power forward in spots. That's exactly what Miami did, to great success, with LeBron in the postseason. As Durant continues to strengthen, as he has each year, he'll be even more effective as a big forward and give his team a lot more variability as to how they can play."
Jonathan Abrams of Grantland with a great Royce White profile: "White traces his first encounter with anxiety to long before his diagnosis. At the age of 10, his best friend, LaDream Yarbrough, collapsed after wind sprints during basketball practice. Drool trickled down his face as White looked on. Yarbrough, who was suffering from a previously undetected heart abnormality, was rushed to the hospital and survived. But White was never the same. After that moment, he lived in constant fear, a fear that he, too, would one day collapse on the court. His anxiety was constantly creeping."
Mike Prada of SB Nation on 2013: "We've gotten this far without talking about the Thunder, who already owe nearly $48 million to five players in 2013-14 before keeping James Harden and Serge Ibaka. As Steve Perrin wrote earlier in the playoffs, they may not be able to afford both players without incurring major luxury-tax penalties. Nevertheless, considering they were so close to winning a title, I don't see the Thunder giving away a core piece for future considerations this summer."
Nick Collison selects Tomas Santoransky: "I like his length, and he has tremendous upside," says Thunder forward Collison about the 6-foot-7 Satoransky. "It will also give us the ability to keep him overseas."
What the Thunder need is an OU booster.
Jonathan Givony of Draft Express has OKC taking Jeff Taylor: "The Thunder could trade out of this slot, as it will be difficult to find a player who can crack their deep rotation at this late stage. If not, Taylor is a player that could suit their style of play and culture off the court. He's big enough to guard multiple positions, can space the floor as a 40-plus percent outside shooter and he has the athleticism to make plays and get out in the open floor."
KD is on the cover of NBA 2K13.
Sam Presti is the best drafting GM in the league.
From the Washington Post, KD was spotted in DC: "Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant (polo shirt, glasses) at Eden Lounge early Tuesday morning. Fresh off the NBA finals loss, the D.C. native and his entourage of six kept it low-key — Durant asked his waitress to serve bottles of champagne and cognac without the standard sparklers. A few hours later, he was spotted with a female friend having lunch (crabcakes and fried fish) at Legal Sea Foods in Chinatown."
David Thorpe picks Evan Fournier for OKC in this mock: "The Thunder don't need a wing player next year, unless they move James Harden for contract reasons. Fournier is good insurance either way. They can leave him in Europe for another year while they figure things out, if necessary."
David Aldridge of NBA.com has OKC taking Andrew Nicholson: "Nicholson is a very talented power forward with stretch four abilities. He also rebounds better than advertised. The Thunder could use another body who can put the ball in the basket, and Nicholson would be a good complement off the bench with Nick Collison."


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The reed warbler is a plain unstreaked warbler. It is warm brown above and buff coloured underneath. It is a summer visitor to breed in the UK, with the largest concentrations in East Anglia and along the south coast - there are relatively few breeding in Scotland and Ireland. It winters in Africa.
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Having initially launched at the famed West End shopping district of London's Regent Street five years ago, COS recently debuted a new pop-up shop in Italy at Milan's Salone del Mobile. Crane.tv
had the opportunity to speak to designers Karin Gustafsson and Martin Andersson about the brand's commitment to balance, contrast and proportion, as well as their use of Scandinavian inspiration. In addition, set designer Gary Card touched on the creation of the Swedish label's pop-up, which takes the form of a fragmented maze-like wooden cube. Ultimately the retail space and the clothing line both reflect a subtle yet unique take on a classic form.


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"This chocolate crinkle cookies recipe was published more than 10 years ago in the Hudson Monthly. I like them because they look "special" after they're dusted with sugar and are delicious -- I'm a chocoholic. Most important, this recipe is simple enough to let the kids help."
-- Debbie Van Tassel, Assistant Managing Editor/Features
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Makes about 18 servings
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate
½ cup butter
1¾ cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1½ cups mini semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar
Cook's notes: Recipe calls for overnight refrigeration.
Preliminaries: Heat oven to 350 degrees before you remove dough from refrigerator. Spray baking sheets with cooking spray.
Procedure: In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
• In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt butter and chocolate, stirring. Let cool
• In a large bowl, combine cooled chocolate mixture and sugar; beat until blended. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Beat in vanilla, then mix in flour mixture.
• Stir in chocolate chips. Refrigerate overnight.
Bake the cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Coat in confectioners' sugar. Bake 12 minutes, until cookies are set and tops have cracked. Cool on sheets for a couple of minutes, then carefully transfer to racks to cool completely.
Source: Adapted recipe from Debbie Van Tassel, from a recipe in Hudson Monthly magazine by senior editor Jennifer Smith.


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Brazil wants WTO to sanction countries that manipulate their currencies
Brazil's delegate before the World Trade Organization said he was contacting other members of the organization so that sanctions are imposed on those countries which alter artificial money exchange rates that harm emerging countries, according to reports in the financial newspaper Valor Economico.
"There is a growing perception that money exchange markets distortions is a serious problem but we need to come up with a reply and so it happens many countries don't like the idea of changes" and are obstructing the creation of instruments within the WTO said Ambassador Roberto Azevedo.
The ambassador made the statement during a meeting of top officials from the powerful industrial lobby, Federation of Industries from Sao Paulo, Fiesp, with academics that created the Observatory for Change at the Economics School from the Getulio Vargas foundation and who argued that the re-valuation of the Brazilian currency is now on its eighth year.
Azevedo said that the WTO has instruments to sanction disloyal trade practices but it needs a tool to help measure the money exchange rate imbalances and that countries harmed by such practices should be compensated since the "money exchange war" once temporary has become "structurally ingrained".
With a massive inflow of foreign capital attracted by Brazil's high interest rates and economic prospects as an exporter of much demanded commodities, the local currency has re-valued strongly during the last eight years with peaks of 1.55 Reais to the US dollar. This has had a devastating competitiveness impact for Brazil's industrial sector and manufactured exports.
Brazil has insistently argued that "cheap money" plus zero or negative interest rates in developed countries has virtually flooded emerging economies with the inflow of capital causing serious cost and competition distortions.
Finance minister Guido Mantega calls the phenomenon the "currencies' war" and has pointed its finger at the US, China, Korea and several other countries suffering from recession and intent in promoting exports (and surplus production) to the booming commodities-export emerging economies.
Fiesp head of International Relations Roberto Gianetti da Fonseca pointed out that the preferable exchange rate for the Brazilian currency is anywhere from 2.20 to 2.40 Reais to the US dollar.
"The current rate of 2 Reais to the dollar is insufficient: it only helped those factories with some breathing space, but they are not in a sound position. The ideal is for the US dollar to be in the range of 2.20 to 2.40 Reais", said Gianetti da Fonseca.


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WASHINGTON — There was uncertainty about Bobby Parnell's ability to close full-time for the Mets when Terry Collins named him his ninth-inning specialist in February. He had been inconsistent in previous, and brief, stints in the role. But for two months, Parnell's transition to closer role was nearly seamless.
His exploits, nine saves without a blown opportunity in the ninth inning, were complimented from every corner of the clubhouse. He had passed checkpoint tests in various situations and locales, most notably at Yankee Stadium last week.
Tuesday night, the hard-throwing right-hander could not shut the door. Parnell entered with a one-run lead in the ninth inning against the Nationals and promptly yielded two runs in the Mets' 3-2 loss before an announced crowd of 31,473 at Nationals Park.
It was Parnell's second blown save of the season, but the first in a three-out situation. His first occurred in the eighth inning against the Rockies back on April 16. The defeat extends the Mets' losing skid to four games. They are now 22-33 on the season. The Nationals, previously losers in four of their last five, are an even 29-29.
"They earned it," Parnell said. "I didn't walk them or anything like that. They hit some decent pitches, but it could've been better."
Parnell's downfall commenced immediately. Ryan Zimmerman clocked a 1-1, 96-mph fastball off the right-center field wall for a leadoff double. He barely beat a strong throw from Rick Ankiel, who played the ball efficiently off the fence protecting the out-of-town scoreboard.
"I thought I had a shot," Ankiel said. "He did a good job of sliding to the inside of the bag and just beating it."
With Adam LaRoche at the plate, Parnell fired a fastball over catcher John Buck for a wild pitch to advance Zimmerman to third base.
"The ball that got by John (Buck), this year, I haven't seen him lose command of the pitch upstairs," Collins said. "He was trying to go up. He probably got underneath one."
LaRoche followed with an RBI single to right field to tie the game and hand Parnell his second blown save of the season.
Ian Desmond continued the comeback with a double to left-center field, which pushed LaRoche to third base. The Mets decided to intentionally walk Roger Bernadina to load the bases.
It did not matter. Steve Lombardozzi completed the rally with a sacrifice fly to a backpedaling Mike Baxter in left field to plate LaRoche for the winning run. It was the only out Parnell (4-2, 2.55 ERA) recorded.
"We were at the stage of the game exactly where we would've drawn it up at the beginning," Collins said. "And that's having Bobby up there with a lead in the ninth inning. It just didn't work tonight."
The collapse cost Jeremy Hefner a deserved victory and continued a season of misfortune.
The Mets starter baffled the Nationals over seven innings. Hefner (1-5, 4.36 ERA) yielded one run — a solo home run to Desmond in the second inning — on four hits. Hefner, who at one point retired 10 straight batters, punched out seven and walked one.
He escaped a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning by getting Desmond to weakly ground out to third base.
The right-hander has pitched at least six innings in seven of his last eight outings, but he has just one win in his 10 starts this season. The victory, against the Yankees last week, is also the only time the Mets have won when Hefner has started a game this season.
"On every team some guy usually has to deal with this a little bit," Hefner said of his tough luck. "I can shoulder it."
Hefner's counterpart, Jordan Zimmermann (8-3, 2.16 ERA), lasted eight innings. He yielded two runs, both unearned in the sixth inning when Mets shortstop Omar Quintanilla smacked a two-run triple down the right-field line.
With Parnell at the Mets' disposal, the two runs seemed sufficient. But the closer finally could not complete the job.
"I struggled a little bit," Parnell said. "But it's not my first one. It's not my last one. I'll get them tomorrow."


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I really enjoyed this pop challenge because all these exercises can be done at home. Ride a bike a mile or get on an elliptical machine, run a half-mile, row 1,000 meters, jump rope for 100 rotations and do 500 stairs! That could be a great heart-pumping routine for all of us to try. Brendan was the winner of this challenge and I was a little surprised – I thought Ada would have taken it.
We saw a lot of Elizabeth warning everyone that she should not be underestimated, but it's been about 11 weeks now and she has fallen below the line countless times. It's safe to say that it is okay to underestimate her. Looking back, Frado probably knew from the beginning that she would never be a threat and that is why he kept her around for so long. I am going to make an educated guess and say Elizabeth will not be the next Biggest Loser. I do think, however, she has spent enough time on campus to know how to live a healthy lifestyle and that is the most important gift you can get at the Ranch!
I enjoyed listening to the conversation that the contestants had about how they would spend the money. Brendan, who has donated $1,000 to Warriors in Pink, talked about starting a foundation for at-risk teens like the ones he works with in the Boston Public School system. Ada jumped on the same bandwagon, saying she would like to start a foundation. I so am happy to say that they both can take part in my foundation, which will be live in the next few weeks. Paying it forward is imperative once you leave The Biggest Loser. Not everyone gets that winning lotto ticket, but we can all be ambassadors for positive change and living a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Huizenga has his last check-up of the season with Frado, who doesn't have diabetes anymore. I am so happy that this was shown. Contestants walk onto the Ranch with a series of problems and walk away cured because of the proper diet and exercise. It can be that easy for everyone! I hope someone was watching at home and got inspired to start their journey towards healthy living.
The challenge this week was like every last challenge – all the weight that they lost was put right back on. Of course it's symbolic, but it really hits home when you toss those added pounds off and you start to feel free again. As the weight is dropped, it's like you are breaking out of your cage. For all of you who have lost weight in the past, take a weight vest and wear it for a workout. It will reinforce all of your hard work!
We have our final four this season: Patrick, Frado, Ada and Elizabeth. I wouldn't have guessed two of them would make it! Until next week!
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Sound familiar? It should. The same thing happened six weeks ago.
The key for the Tigers is to make sure they don't head down the same road they did the last time.
The Tigers moved into a first-place tie Sunday night when they completed a three-game sweep with a 4-2 victory over the White Sox.
Justin Verlander pitched an excellent game and looked like he has for the majority of the season. (Not counting an eight-run outing last week against Kansas City.)
Delmon Young hit a key three-run home run to break a 1-1 tie and looked a lot like he did in the final month of the 2011 season. (And for the past few weeks, actually.)
Jose Valverde allowed three straight singles in the ninth inning to bring the go-ahead run to the plate, but he got out of the jam and earned his 28th save of the season. (Despite all the baserunners -- and nail-biting for Tigers fans -- Valverde has converted 76 of 80 saves since the start of last season.)
The Tigers won their third straight over the team they have been chasing in the standings. They were proud of their sweep. They deserved to be. But Verlander slid a message into his post-game session with media members that was noteworthy.
"We feel like we made this statement last time," Verlander said, "and obviously we didn't continue to play great. I think we just need to maintain the intensity we had this series."
Verlander was referring to a three-game series in Detroit shortly after the All-Star break. The Tigers won all three games against the White Sox in a series that began July 20. They went from trailing Chicago by 1 1/2 games to leading Chicago by 1 1/2 games.
That lead was short-lived. After losing two of three in Cleveland in their next series, the Tigers found themselves again trailing the White Sox. They trailed the final few days of July. They trailed the entire month of August.
In fact, since May 1, the Tigers have spent just five days -- July 21-25 -- in first place or in a tie for first place in the Central Division.
They find themselves there again, locked in a dead heat with the White Sox with 29 games to go.
Those who enjoy irony will note that the Cleveland Indians -- the same team the Tigers played after their last sweep of the Sox -- come to town for a three-game series starting Monday.
Those who know what portion of the schedule the Tigers should be most concerned about will note the 10-game road trip that follows those three games against the Indians.
That series starts against on the West Coast against the Los Angeles Angels, a talented team that has clawed its way back into serious playoff contention. Then the Tigers head back to the Central time zone for four games against the White Sox. Then it's three games against the Indians, who have been awful for some time now.
But how the Tigers fare in the first seven games of that road trip could set the tone for the final three. Go 2-5 in the first seven games of that trip and it might be difficult to turn things around overnight.
Of course, the four games against the White Sox are huge. But so are the others.
"This wasn't the Super Bowl," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "This was a game. We had a good weekend. You've got to enjoy it, but in 12 hours we've got the Cleveland Indians coming in here."
Young had similar sentiments.
"We've just got to play good baseball," he said. "We're tied right now. We've got a four-game set with them, but we've got a series with Cleveland and Anaheim before we get there, so we've got to play good baseball before we show up to Chicago."
"You can't say you're going to take a playoff-type intensity into every game of the season," Verlander said. "That's not possible. But coming down to this time of year, there's no reason to leave anything out there. We've got to find a way."
The Tigers have the talent to pull it off. But it won't be easy.
"We just beat a very good team, a team that's been in first place for most of the year," Leyland said. "It's going to be hard to take that away from them."
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Saturday we fly to LA. For flights I love to be casual, super comfy and of course a little stylish.
My J Crew leggings are a must for me when flying. I also make sure I wear shoes I can easily slip on and off like these super cute ballet shoes. I'm not a big fan of wearing makeup while I'm flying. The air is so dry that it just leaves my skin and eyes feeling dehydrated and itchy. I prefer to not wear mascara or any makeup for that matter. That being said, I still like to try and look my best.
One of the easiest ways to make myself look more "finished" in a natural way is with It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness. I have a ton of redness in my face and this instantly removes it! It's similar to a foundation, but much lighter and can actually be worn under a foundation. To achieve a natural, hydrated glowy look I moisturize with my Erno Laszlo Hydraphel SPF 15 and finish with a bit of Bye Bye Redness. I finish with some RMS Living Luminizer for a youthful radiance around my cheek bones, chin, forehead, the inner corner of my eyes and the bridge of my nose. This 3 step gives me the hydration, coverage and glow I love.
Since the brow frames the face I don't leave the house without my Anastasia Brow Wiz to define the shape of my brow and her amazing Dip Brow Pomade to fill in and cover any stray grays. For my lips I smudge on a bit of the Original Rosebud Salve to hydrate and heal my lips. This is a great item to keep in your purse for any kind of instant hydration whether it is for cuticles, elbows, lips and more.
Last but not least my trip wouldn't be complete without lots of water! Once I'm passed security I fill up my bkr with water to stay hydrated through the flight – especially if I have a glass of wine on board!
Sunday morning a T3 Stylist and Koh Gen Do makeup artist will be helping me get ready for Elton John's Oscar party! I'll be sure to share with you all their tips and tricks to achieve my updated 1940's look!
Here at b-glowing we are total advocates for at-home manicures, but making sure your hard work lasts begins with your nail health.


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Today is September 24, 2016 -
Devarim 5769
Posted on March 23, 2011
by Joshua Seed
July 25, 2009/4 Menahem Av 5769
This week we begin reading the last of five books of the Torah with Parashat Devarim. One of the important messages presented within this parashah is the need for equality before the law.
The verse reads, "I commanded your magistrates at that time as follows, "Hear out your fellow men, and decide justly between any man and a fellow Israelite or a stranger. You shall not be partial in judgment: hear out great and small alike. Fear no man, for judgment is God's" (Deuteronomy 1:16-17).
The words "Hear out great and small alike" can be understood in two ways. The Targum or Aramaic translation has its own explanation of the words. "You shall hearken to the words of the small as to those of the great," that you should not say: This is a poor man and his opponent is rich and it is a mitzvah to support him. I will find in favor of the poor man, and he will consequently obtain some support in a respectable fashion.
Additionally, Rashi has his own explanation of the words. "How can I offend against the honor of this rich man because of one dinar? (a dinar was a unit of money). I will for the moment decide in his favor and when he goes outside [leaves the court], I will say to him, 'Give it to him [the plaintiff] because in fact you owe it to him.'"
Rashi's explanation is one that exemplifies Jewish law's great concern for objective judgment in courts of law by saying that everyone is equal regardless of how much they earn, what they dress like or any other external factor. Do you think other nations were so strict? Why do you think Jewish law is so strict? Why is favoritism of any kind so bad? How would you apply this to our law and government today?
Did you know …
… that the purpose of the prayer Ein Keloheinu was to further a Jew's opportunity to recite 100 blessings in one day? Each line would count as four blessings, for a total of 20.


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DEADLINE: March 15, 2005
Congress in the Classroom is a national, award-winning education program now in its 13th year. Sponsored by The Dirksen Congressional Center, the workshop is dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information on teaching about Congress.
Congress in the Classroom is designed for high school teachers who teach U.S. history, government, civics, political science, or social studies. Forty teachers from throughout the country will be selected in 2005 to take part in the program.
You will gain experience with The Center's educational Web site, CongressLink - http://www.congresslink.org -- which features online access to lesson plans, student activities, historical materials, related Web sites, and subject matter experts.
Throughout the program you will work with national experts as well as colleagues from across the nation. This combination of firsthand knowledge and peer-to-peer interaction will give you new ideas, materials, and a professionally enriching experience.
In sum, the workshop consists of two types of sessions: those that focus on recent research and scholarship about Congress (and don't always have an immediate application in the classroom) and those geared to specific ways to teach students about Congress.
The 2005 program theme will be "Our New Congress -- the 109th." Confirmed session titles are:
The workshop will take place from Monday, July 25 through July 28, 2005, at the Radisson Hotel in Peoria, Illinois. Teachers who are selected for the program will be responsible for (1) a non-refundable $135 registration fee (required to confirm acceptance after notice of selection) and (2) transportation to and from Peoria, Illinois. Many school districts will pay all or a portion of these costs.
The Center pays for three nights lodging at the headquarters hotel (providing a single room for each participant), workshop materials, local transportation, all but three meals, and presenter honoraria and expenses. The Center spends between $25,000 and $30,000 to host the program each year.
Those teachers who are not selected for the program will have an opportunity to register for the Web-based Congress in the Classroom course.
The deadline for applications is March 15, 2005. Enrollment is competitive and limited to forty. Selection will be determined by The Center. Individuals will be notified of their acceptance status by April 1, 2005.
Take a look at The Dirksen Center Web site (web address shown below) to see what participants say about the program and to learn more about the scheduled sessions and presenters.
If you are interested in registering for the Congress in the Classroom 2005 workshop, you can complete an online registration form found at:


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De La Salle High School's head football coach, Bob Ladouceur, announced his retirement at a press conference Friday afternoon in Concord, Calif.
Ladouceur, 58, led the De La Salle football program for 34 seasons, 20 of them undefeated, according to Max Preps.
Under the direction of Ladouceur, the Spartans won 151 straight games --from 1992 to 2004 -- earning them national recognition.
Ladouceur punctuated his career by winning four straight CIF state championships, taking down Folsom in 2012 to make it to the state title game.
After 399 wins, 28 section titles and five state championships, the Spartans' coaching role will be handed down to offensive line coach Justin Alumbaugh.
Alumbaugh played for Ladouceur and has coached under him since 1998.


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Within the Dow this morning, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG ) added itself to the list of companies making shareholders happy, reporting profits that more than doubled over the year-ago quarter. Even including the impact of restructuring costs and expense-cutting measures, P&G's earnings came in well above expectations, and more importantly, the consumer giant pushed up its estimates for its full 2013 fiscal year. With P&G having taken a lot of flak recently for failed product launches and inefficiencies, this report could well change sentiment among investors, as the stock is poised to hit new five-year highs. The stock is up a whopping 3.3% as of 10:50 a.m. EST.
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Michigan officially begins the post-Denard Robinson era Saturday when it opens spring camp with Devin Gardner at quarterback.
Gardner's performance last season has silenced doubts about how the Wolverines would fare without the talented Robinson, and in fact has some believing U-M could be better off without Shoelace.
But Robinson was the clear face of the team and its biggest star for the past three years. Replacing him should provide some interesting moments in camp, even if the starter is settled. And that starts with the full implementation of the pro-style offense.
Who they lose
Robinson rewrote the Michigan record books, accounting for a program-best 91 touchdowns and 10,776 total yards. He also set the all-time NCAA rushing mark for quarterbacks (4,495), surpassing Pat White's record in his career finale.
And now, the curtains have drawn on that memorable career.
But for as exhilarating as Robinson could be, he had moments just as maddening. Remember, although he set the Michigan record for touchdowns, he also set the record for interceptions (39).
His passing became so problematic as a senior, the Wolverines stripped down their playbook -- focusing on the run, and short passes when they did go to the air -- to mitigate his inconsistencies.
Michigan got a trial run of life without Robinson when the quarterback damaged a nerve in his elbow Oct. 27 against Nebraska, and never returned to full-time quarterback duties. Gardner supplanted him, offering a sneak peek into the future ...
Who they got back
... and that future appears bright.
Gardner posted some astronomical numbers, and did it largely on the fly. He began the year as a receiver, but moved under center after Robinson injured his elbow and immediately ripped the Minnesota defense for 255 total yards and three touchdowns.
He led a comeback win against Northwestern the following week, connecting with Roy Roundtree to set up a game-tying field goal at the end of regulation and then rushing for the game-winning touchdown in overtime.
He scored six touchdowns against Iowa, matching a school record.
He struggled in the second half in a loss at Ohio State, but then helped post 28 points in the Outback Bowl against South Carolina, which featured the country's 11th-best defense.
Gardner appears equipped to run the pro-style offense that Michigan prefers. He has a solid arm with plus accuracy, and already has developed a rapport with top wideout Jeremy Gallon (averaging more than six catches for 100 yards per game with Gardner).
And, of course, Gardner can run. He isn't explosive like Robinson, but is a physical runner who is difficult to bring down. That makes him a terror on third downs and in the red zone, two areas he should excel next season.
Sophomore Russell Bellomy also returns, and is the only other scholarship quarterback in spring camp. He's a candidate -- perhaps the leading candidate -- to back up Gardner.
Spring mission
Offensive coordinator Al Borges said Gardner's five-game run at quarterback last season allowed him to employ a "starter set" of plays from his pro-style offense.
Now, Michigan will work to fully implement that offense during spring camp.
Gardner will be the focus. But the rest of the offense will have to adjust as well, as the Wolverines revamp much of what they have done the past two years.
Michigan also will throw a lot at Bellomy as it determines whether the sophomore is capable of backing up Gardner. Coaches had said he was prepared to step in for Robinson last year, but he was an utter flop when tossed into action against Nebraska.
The Wolverines would probably prefer to redshirt incoming freshman Shane Morris. But for that to happen, they have to have confidence Bellomy can do the job.
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The controversy continues after untold generations: Should you tie chores directly to an allowance? The experts are still split, but problems always crop up when — inevitably — kids don't do the required work around the house. If you withhold payment, they'll certainly learn one kind of lesson, but the larger concepts of saving, sharing, and planning for the future will be lost in the process. What's more, some kids will use the "chores for cash" arrangement to bargain with you.
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Zucchini Cake Benedict
I feel like life can takeover sometimes and you just need to step back and take a DEEP breath, refocus, and start again. This dish is like a deep breath. It is so delicious that is requires you to slow down and ignore everything else around you. Come, take a break with me!
Lets break it down. I switched the traditional English muffin for a baked, whole wheat zucchini cake, the Canadian bacon for chopped cherry tomatoes sprinkled with salt, pepper and garlic powder and topped it all with the traditional poached egg and a drizzle of lemony hollendaise sauce. Say hello to your new favorite way to eat Eggs Benedict!
And remember, you are worth it, this IS worth it. Take the time to make this simple but mouth watering meal. Even if your schedule is packed and you can't find time for other things, taking time to make yourself a simple, nutritious and fresh meal is a 'just for you' moment. Aren't you worth it?! Enjoy!
2 c shredded zucchini (squeezed dry)
3 tbsp dijon mustard
7 large eggs, divided (1 for the cakes, 6 to poach)
1/2 c whole wheat breadcrumbs
1/4 c parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
vegetable cooking spray
1 c quartered cherry tomatoes
hollendaise sauce (recipe from Eating Well Magazine)
chopped parsley for garnish (dried for fresh)
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the shredded zucchini (I peeled 2 medium zucchini first, then used a box grater to shred them.. Then I placed the zucchini between three-four paper towels and squeezed it 'dry'), dijon mustard, 1 egg, the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and mix to combine. Add more breadcrumbs if the mixture is too wet. Using your hands form 6 large cakes (about 3" in diameter) and place the cakes onto the cookie sheet. Spray the tops of the cakes with vegetable cooking spray and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
While cakes are cooking, poach your eggs. If you don't have an egg poaching pan (which I LOVE) then please refer to my favorite explanation of how to poach an egg by Smitten Kitchen. And make your hollendaise sauce (recipe for a 'healthier' sauce from Eating Well Magazine).
Then assemble your eggs benedict! Top the cake with the quartered cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Then top with your egg and drizzle with hollendaise sauce and parsley. Enjoy!


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SAN DIEGO -- Dennis Kramer's game highs of 22 points and 11 rebounds helped San Diego edge the Portland Pilots 78-75 in overtime Thursday night.
Christopher Anderson had 10 points and 13 assists while Johnny Dee scored 12 for the Toreros (11-15, 6-8 West Coast Conference), who swept the season series.
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San Diego led 61-46 with 7:53 left before Bailey scored eight straight points. After Anderson sank a jumper, the Pilots ran off six more points and trailed 63-60. But after an exchange of baskets, Tanner Riley converted a three-pointer at the buzzer to make it 65-65 and force overtime.
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Letter to the Editor: Incredibly, fire in backyard caused by fireworks
Ryan Summerlin September 5, 2013
My sincere thanks to the good neighbor(s) who called the fire department on Labor Day when they saw white smoke coming out from the open space behind Somerset Drive.
The flames were about 300-plus feeet from my house which backs to the open space. I was not aware of the smoke as I was in the front of the house. I sure became aware of the fire when I saw three fire engines on my driveway.
The cause of the fire was identified as firecrackers.
I had prepared myself mentally this season for an evacuation, what would I put in my car, etc., but alas, I also thought I would have at least an hour or more to prepare mentally. I can't accurately express the feeling of powerlessness when you see huge flames near your home. Thanks to the fast response and no winds, evacuation was not necessary.
To all the parents of children and teenagers for whom they buy fireworks, please teach your children responsibility with this kind of entertainment. Preferably do not allow them to play with them under the present dire conditions we are going through. Isn't the daily smoke reminder enough for parents?
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Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
See also: Conquest
Old French conqueste (Modern French conquête).
conquest (plural conquests)
- Victory gained through combat; the subjugation of an enemy.
- (figuratively, by extenstion) An act or instance of overcoming an obstacle.
- Prescott
- Three years sufficed for the conquest of the country.
2002, Merle Goldman, Leo Ou-fan Lee, An intellectual history of modern China, ISBN 0521797101, page 21:
- Therefore, this dream of the human conquest of selfishness appeared devoid of any strong sense of the necessity of internal struggle to overcome it
- Prescott
- That which is conquered; possession gained by force, physical or moral.
- Shakespeare
- Wherefore rejoice? What conquest brings he home?
- Shakespeare
- (feudal law) The acquiring of property by other means than by inheritance; acquisition.
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- (colloquial, figuratively) A person with whom one has had sex.
victory gained through combat; the subjugation of an enemy
conquest (third-person singular simple present conquests, present participle conquesting, simple past and past participle conquested)
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