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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling to repair about 140,000 cordless electric lawn mowers. An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.Black & Decker has received 11 reports of electrical components overheating. One of these resulted in a minor hand burn and nine resulted in reports of minor property damage extending beyond the mower.The mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker cordless electric lawn mowers have the model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R and date codes from 9534 through 200230, both of which are located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The lawn mowers have either an orange or green deck cover with a black motor cover. The lawn mowers have the words "Black & Decker" and "Cordless" on top of the motor cover.The Craftsman-brand mowers, which were sold at Sears, have model number 900.370520 and include all date codes. The model number is located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The Sears lawn mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover. The lawn mowers have the words "Craftsman" and "24 Volt Cordless" on top of the motor cover.Home centers, hardware and discount stores nationwide sold the Black & Decker lawn mowers from February 1996 through August 2002 for between $360 and $400. Craftsman-brand mowers were sold at Sears stores nationwide from January 1998 through December 2000 for between $360 and $400.Consumers with either brand recalled lawn mower should stop using it immediately. Black & Decker mower owners should call Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log onto the company's web site at www.blackanddecker.com to receive information on the free repair. Craftsman mower owners should take their mower to the nearest Sears store or Sears product repair center for a free repair.Black & Decker recalled 1,300 cordless electric mowers with model number CMM1000R on January 23, 2002. For more information about that recall, contact Black & Decker at the toll-free number listed above.
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College of Education and University Studies Commencement Ceremony
Sat, 4 May 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
College of Education and University Studies
The ceremony for the College of Education and University Studies will be held in Godwin Hall at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013.
Look for the red balloon!
Parking is available in the following parking lots:
- R1-lot
- C3-lot
- C4-lot
- C5-lot
- Grace Street Parking Deck
- Cantrell Parking Deck
- Handicapped: G-lot, Champions Drive Parking Deck (a few available on each level next to elevator)
For campus map, click here.
If the inclement weather plan is put into place, the College of Education ceremony will stay in Godwin Hall at 10:00 a.m.
Majors under this college:
- Bachelor of Individualized Studies
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Inclusive Early Childhood Education
- Middle Education
- Exceptional Education
- Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies

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Los Alamos National Laboratory
Sensors, Instrumentation Systems
National security depends on science and technology. The United States relies on Los Alamos National Laboratory for the best of both. No place on Earth pursues a broader array of world-class scientific endeavors.
Sensors and instrumentation systems are important to all three of the primary Laboratory missions: reducing global threats, solving energy security challenges, and ensuring the nuclear deterrent.
Over the past 60-plus years, LANL has developed extensive technical expertise and infrastructure in sensing and detection that is applied to a wide range of complex technical problems.
Several current major programs were founded on innovative sensing capabilities that began with these programs. They include the following:
- The Los Alamos Nuclear Safeguards program, begun in 1966 in response to the global expansion of atomic energy.
- The satellite-based Nuclear Detonation Detection program, which started in 1963 for verification of the Limited Test Ban Treaty and served as the foundation for the Lab's satellite-based nonproliferation program.
- The development in 1982 of GenBank, a database and national repository for genetic sequence information, which led to Los Alamos leadership roles in the Human Genome Project.
- Consolidation in the 1970s of the Earth Sciences to focus on containment and the subsurface reaction of the explosive shock of a nuclear blast, which was the genesis of today's seismic monitoring Nuclear Detonation Detection program.
In addition, development of accelerator technologies, which started in 1972 for the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility, is the foundation of today's terahertz sensing technologies.
Research directions
- Acoustic/seismic sensing
- Biological signatures and sensing
- Chemical sensing
- Ecology/ecosystem sensing
- Imaging
- Nuclear and radiation sensing
- Space and planetary sensing
- Space plasmas and energetic particles
The Los Alamos sensing capabilities grew from the diagnostic instrumentation developed during the Manhattan Project and continued through the weapons testing programs that were restricted by the Limited Test Ban Treaty in 1963 and the unilateral testing moratorium in 1992.


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The Thames will be brought alive this weekend with clanging bells, tooting horns and piercing whistles and recalling both its Royal heritage and its heyday as a working river. When the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant takes place, it will showcase one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the Thames and the biggest collection of historic vessels.
As crowds of Londoners and tourists will line the route to catch a glimpse of the Queen, they will see more than 1,000 vessels including Dunkirk little ships, Dragon boats, Narrow boats, steam boats and tugs, towing boats, kayaks and canoes from all corners of the Commonwealth. Among them will be two Manx vessels; a lifeboat from the historic Lady of Mann ship (the last vessel present at Dunkirk to survive), now converted as a cabin cruiser and Vital Spark – one of four replica Viking longboats built to be used in the annual world championship Viking longboat races, held in Peel, Isle of Man. Both vessels have significant stories behind them and will play their part in one of the biggest occasions the UK will see this year. At the centre of the pageant will be the Royal Barge, the Spirit of Chartwell, decorated in red and gold and carrying the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, who is now Lord High Admiral in the Royal Navy.
The armed forces, fire, police and rescue services will be represented and passenger boats, carrying up to 30,000 flag-waving members of the public will take part in the floating celebrations of the Queen's 60 years on the throne.
This magnificent miniature sheet, approved by the Queen, will capture the essence of the day's atmosphere and better still, as a licensed product, a percentage of the sale of every miniature sheet will go to the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation, the charitable trust set-up to raise funds for charitable projects through The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust.
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The Pre-Draft Camp circuit has proven to be a comfortable setting for Calathes, a 6'10 small forward from St. Joe's. After a very impressive performance at Portsmouth back in early April, he carried over his strong play to Orlando, packing on about 10 pounds of muscle in the process.
It is rare that you find a player approaching the seven foot mark that is legitimately a small forward, but Calathes is one of those rarities. He is blessed with an offensive skill set of someone much smaller, looking completely content playing outside on the perimeter facing the basket against much quicker defenders.
Calathes showed off his ability to extend his shooting range to the NBA three point line, both in the drills and in the games themselves. Already a proven shooter from the collegiate arc (40% 3PT as a senior), he appears perfectly comfortable hitting the jumper from the NBA mid-range area.
Not only a shooter, Pat is a surprisingly effective slasher for a player his stature. He goes left and right equally well, using his high basketball IQ to compensate for his lack of verticality. Even more impressive is the senior's passing ability for a small forward, evidenced by his dishing out a team-high 5 assists in day two of the camp. His aforementioned basketball IQ and court vision come into play here, where he shows the ability to refrain from turning the ball over when a playmaker.
Defense is the area of Calathes' game that could stand for most improvement, as he at times lacks the lateral quickness to effectively stay in front of his man. His witty play allows him to compensate for his lack of athleticism only temporarily, before his lack of ability on that end is exposed. Likewise his lack of bounce hurts him on the offensive end, where he gets his shot blocked more than one would like out of a player his size.
Calathes strong play in the two camps so far have virtually made him a lock to get drafted once the time comes in June. Private workouts will ultimately determine exactly how high the small forward lands, but he did virtually all he could to bolster his stock in Orlando.
Pat Calathes only got to play 15 minutes (sitting an extensive amount of time between stints), but really made the most of his time out on the floor, scoring 10 points and dishing off 5 assists (compared to just one turnover), many of the spectacular variety. His ball-handling skills, vision and all-around creativity were on full display throughout, looking aggressive and intelligent while not forcing the issue in the least bit. He would have had even more assists playing with some more skilled big man. He seems like a lock to get drafted at this point, and may be able to work himself considerably up the board if he continues to play like this in the next two days.[Read Full Article]
This isnt really the setting to evaluate feel guys like Pat Calathes, as hes not going to blow you away with his body, or the way his shot looks, or his athleticism in a workout. He definitely seems to be working hard on his game, whether its making sure his release point is consistent, tightening up his handle and adding some more wiggle to his off the dribble game, or adding strength to his fairly frail framewhich has already put on 7 pounds of weight since he arrived here. He was at his most impressive in the shooting drills, draining NBA 3-pointer after NBA 3-pointer, making it look incredibly easy at his size.[Read Full Article]
Clearly the top prospect in the tournament, at least according to the numerous teams we spoke with, Calathes was extremely smart to come here and show the teams in attendance just how unique a player he is. Many in fact had never seen him play before, so he had the added bonus of catching them by surprise and forcing them to go out and do as much research as they can on him, which will in turn give him some nice momentum going into the pre-draft process.
There arent many 6-10 ½ true wing players out there, but thats exactly what Calathes is. He is extremely adept at putting the ball on the floor (particularly to bring the ball up in transition) with either hand, and has outstanding vision to see over the top of the defense and find cutting teammates on their way to the rim. His basketball IQ is off the charts and hes particularly adept at making post-entry passeswhich is somewhat of a lost art these days. Hes an active player who is constantly looking to make things happen, whether by putting pressure on the opposition with quick, assertive moves to the rim, or with his hustle defensively or on the glasswhich gets him 1.2 steals and blocks per game and 7.5 rebounds. He has quick feet and a good first step, and is not shy in the least bit about taking the ball strong to the rack and using every bit of his size to slam the ball homelooking a lot more explosive in the process than youd initially guess on first glance, and getting to the free throw line at an excellent rate of 5.1 attempts per game. His shooting form is highly unconventionalin front of his face, but from a high vantage point and absolutely lightning quickbut it works for him, to the tune of 40% on the season from beyond the arc (on 5.4 attempts per game), although it didnt fall quite as regularly at Portsmouth.
Offensively, there is no question whatsoever that Calathes has a lot to offer a number of NBA teams who could benefit from the terrific versatility he brings to the table at the small forward position. The main thing teams will be wondering iswill he be able to hold his own on the other end of the floor? Not possessing outstanding lateral quickness, and clearly lacking in strength at just 206 pounds, Calathes could have issues staying in front of quicker wing players, and already has some problems fighting through screens and being backed down in the post. He does have some good weapons to counter that, thoughparticularly his size, length and timing, which he could clearly learn to use to his advantage to at least funnel his man into his help defense more effectively. The fact that hes intelligent and extremely active helps him out in this area.
Calathes will now need to move on into private workouts and likely the NBA pre-draft camp to continue to show teams why hes one of the more unique players youll find in this years draft. He looks to have put himself in great shape to be drafted somewhere in the second round, and now should try and find the right situation in terms of the coach and playing style to try and stick in the league for a while.
Pat Calathes wasnt quite as dominant as he was in the first day, but he still had a very strong all-around performance with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks and 3 turnovers, on 6-14 shooting. He was his typical versatile self, impressive with his passing especially, and very aggressive looking for his own shot. He used any opportunity possible to put the ball down on the floor going left in particular, and came up with a very memorable play at the end of the first half taking the ball to the basket and finishing with a thunderous two-handed dunk right in front of the few dozen scouts in attendance. There are very few 6-10 players out there who can handle the ball the way he can, let alone have the audacity to finish in traffic like that. He showed great court vision (enjoying a huge advantage seeing the floor from the perimeter at his height) with his outlet passes and zipping bullet passes from the perimeter into the paint, and again was not afraid to take a rebound and bring the ball up the floor to get his team into their offense. He did everything with the utmost confidence, never hesitating for a second with his decision making, and usually ending up making something positive happen with his terrific activity level.
Defensively, he struggled at times trying to match up with the very offensive minded Gary Forbes, showing questionable lateral quickness getting beat on the perimeter, and not attacking the pick and roll aggressively enough in other instances. This is really the main concern people have about himhis ability to defend his position at the next level, especially considering his lack of strength. His jumper wasnt falling for him quite as well as it has in the past (he has a tendency to rush himself at times), hitting only 1-4 from beyond the arc, but when his team needed a bucket down two points with under a minute left, he stepped up big in the clutch (as he has so many times this season for St. Joes) by draining a huge 3-pointer that ended up playing a huge part in his team staying undefeated and making tomorrows finals. Every NBA person we spoke with seems to have pegged him as the most impressive prospect here in Portsmouth (by a wide margin), and most people seem to think that hes set himself up nicely to get drafted in June. A good showing tomorrow should lock up MVP honors for him.
The most impressive player on the floor in both games, and really by a huge margin, was St. Joes forward Pat Calathes. He came off the bench like a hurricane scoring 8 points and grabbing 6 rebounds in his first 8 minutes on the court, knocking down shots, showing a nice first step taking his man off the dribble, running the floor in transition, and looking extremely active crashing the glass.
His incredible feel for the game was evident from the moment he stepped out on the floor, particularly with the terrific court vision he showed on a number of drive and dish plays or post-entry passesoften times bringing the ball up the floor and starting up his teams offense as their defacto point guard. He finished repeatedly around the hoop with his left hand, scored on catch and shoot 3-pointers or pull-up jumpers from mid-range, and generally did everything humanly possible to show just how versatile and skilled a player he is in this setting.
Defensively, the biggest question mark most people have about him, Calathes did a solid job staying in front of his man, and even when he got beat at one point, still managed to recover nicely and block the players shot at the rim. He did have some problems getting backed down around the basket by stronger players than him (he only weighed out at 206 pounds reportedly)he will clearly have to work on his technique here and find a way to add some bulk to his lanky frame. It was nice to see how active he was trying to contest shots, using his length and timing intelligently in transition to bother playersbut it wont be quite the same against NBA caliber players most likely.
Speaking to NBA people here about Calathes, it seems this was the first time that many here had seen himwhich probably ends up working in his favor considering how impressive he looked. We heard comparisons to Mike Dunleavy being made here on more than one occasion, and one NBA scout we spoke to who is extremely familiar with his game even went as far as to say that in his mind, Calathes is just as gifted athletically as Dunleavy is.
There just arent many players who are 6-10 ¼ (his measurements today) that can beat players off the dribble from the perimeter and handle full-court pressure the way he did today, and the fact that hes as versatile as he is and clearly nowhere near a finished product at this point makes him all the more unique. Were looking forward to seeing how he can follow up his performance today in the next gamehes been ranked all season on our board, so we obviously werent caught off-guard by the way he playedbut he really exceeded all expectations.
In a rematch of a game I attended eight days ago, Xavier and Saint Josephs met in the tournament semi-final in a game that resembled their last meeting in every possible way, including a Saint Josephs upset.
Pat Calathes started off the game slowly, missing his first three shots, but then could not miss. His first couple shots drew front iron and it looked as if he was simply tired and not getting enough help from his legs. Increasing his lower body strength could definitely help him in this department considering the fact that he will likely make a lot of money based on his ability to shoot the basketball.
From that moment on, however, he could not miss. You would think that Xavier, of all teams, would not give him open looks on the perimeter, but just as he has done throughout the entire tournament: if left open, he never misses. Calathes also showed his versatility on offense by pulling up for a series of mid-range jumpshots and attacking the basket. There is little that he cannot do offensively against this type of competition, and while it looked as though C.J. Anderson had locked him down in the beginning, Calathes adapted well and showed that he can score against long and athletic defenders.
While his lateral quickness is much improved this season, and looks even better during the tournament, he is still not quick enough to play efficient defense against wing players and likely will not be quick enough to avoid getting beaten off the dribble by more athletic perimeter players at the next level. He does put in a good amount of effort on the defensive end, though, which sometimes makes up for his lack of physical ability.
Calathess passing ability remains one of the most underrated aspects of his game, as his court vision and basketball IQ are unrivaled at this level. He throws bullet passes into traffic, and if his teammates were better finishers, his assist totals would certainly be higher.
One of the most well-rounded players in college basketball is long overdue for a spot in this space, as hes not only one of the best players in the terrific Atlantic-10 conference, but is also garnering legit consideration to be considered one of the most unique prospects in the 2008 draft.
Youd be hard pressed to find many more 6-10 (possibly 6-11 as hes at times listed) players in college basketball who start every game at the small forward position and play the majority of their minutes there. Pat Calathes (brother of outstanding Florida Gator freshman Nick Calathes) grew up as a point guard, standing only 5-10 as a high school freshman. Calathes grew all the way to 6-10 by the time he was ready to attend St. Joes, although it wasnt until this past summer that his body really caught up. He never seemed to lose his ball-handling skills and court vision, though, which has made him one of the most versatile players in the country this year. Calathes leads his team in scoring, rebounding and made 3-pointers, and is second in assists and blocked shots.
Athletically, Calathes is fairly average, possessing average footspeed and not being particularly explosive finishing around the basket in traffic. Offensively, Calathes is a terrific shooter, hitting over 45% from behind the arc on the season, and showing an incredibly quick release that he gets off flat-footed with a speedy and unconventional flick of the wrist. He moves well without the ball, always looking ready to catch and fire away instantaneously, if the situation calls for it. He likes to slither between the defense and find seams where he can get his shot off, being particularly hard to stop considering his size and high release point, combined with his ability to knock down shots while on the move or fading away.
Although his shooting is impressive, Calathes most impressive attribute is clearly his overall feel for the game. Hes a calming influence on his somewhat wild guards in his teams half-court sets, showing an outstanding commitment to creating spacing on the floor and rarely if ever taking a bad shot. Hes an extremely quick decision maker, unselfish to a fault at times, but the type who makes everyone around him better just by being on the court. His court vision is outstanding, and hes capable of making every type of pass imaginable, moving the ball quickly up the floor in transition, executing smooth drive and dish plays, but being especially good at making crisp post-entry passes, which will serve him well as a pro. He is obviously one of the smartest players youll find in all of college basketball.
Calathes also has some versatility to his game from what we can tell. A strong ball-handler driving with either hand, especially in transition, hes pretty active looking to slash to the basket, despite his average first step, getting to the free throw line over 6 times per game this season. Hes improved this part of his game dramatically as hes progressed from season to season and grown into his framegoing from 2.7 free throw attempts per 40 minutes pace adjusted as a sophomore, to 5.2 as a junior, to 7.6 this season. He still struggles finishing with contact around the basket at times, but clearly looks more comfortable operating on the court. He seems to have developed a nice looking floater he can get off in the lane to help counter this problem. Calathes would benefit from polishing up the mechanics of his mid-range pull-up jumper, as this is a weapon that could be of great use to him in the NBA with the greater spacing hell enjoy out on the perimeter. Adding something resembling a post-up game to be able to take advantage of his superior size at the 3-spot would also help him out.
The biggest question Calathes will have to answer through the draft process will revolve around his ability to defend his position at the next level. His lateral quickness is clearly an issue, as its not rare at all to see smaller wing players blow by him out on the perimeter, and he struggles chasing them around screens as well. His excellent timing and length do help out in this area, though, and hes actually coming up with a steady amount of blocks and steals (1.4 each per game) to back that up. He also isnt a bad rebounder for his position (8.4 per game), leading his team and stacking up fairly well in comparison with other small forward draft prospects. Rarely will he outquick or outjump other players, but his excellent wingspan, hands, timing and reflexes are very helpful in this area, and he seems to have a knack for just sticking his hands in the right places and coming away with the ball. There is no question that he needs to continue to work on his body, though, if hes to deal with the rigors of the NBA.
Calathes doesnt look like your prototypical NBA draft pick on first glance, and thats why it isnt shocking that he isnt even being discussed as a prospect by any other outlet besides this site. Once you dig a little deeper and study his game, though, you can really begin to appreciate just how interesting of a player he truly is. Its definitely not of the question that someone falls in love with him (particularly a head coach), as he brings a unique skill-set to the table that is not very easy to find. He doesnt really look like a finished product either at this point, as hes improved noticeably on every part of his game over the past few years, and might not be finished quite yet as he continues to get stronger.
Something we wonder about is just how good of a shooter is he? Calathes knocks down a fair amount of 3-pointers (2.3 per game on a 45% clip), but he doesnt make quite enough to categorize him as a specialist just yetsomething teams will probably want to learn more about in private workouts.
Calathes looks like a classic player to bring to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament to give teams a chance to further evaluate him against stronger competition. If the NBA doesnt work out for him, he apparently has the possibility to acquire a Greek passport. That would make him an extremely hot commodity this summer at the top level of Europe, where he would have an outstanding future.


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Joy Bauer, MS, RD, is the nutrition and health expert for the "Today" show, the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, including her most recent cookbook entitled "Slim & Scrumptious," and an associate faculty member at Columbia University. Her mission is to improve the health of our nation; she believes it's never too late or too early to reap the benefits of healthy living.
In this video, produced for AFA, she speaks out about diet tips related to brain health.
"You are what you eat" holds true for successful aging. A healthy diet is important for overall health, including brain health. It can also help prevent obesity and other health problems and diseases, such as diabetes, which are risk factors for dementia.
Good nutrition also includes taking daily vitamins and limiting alcohol consumption.
Just what should you be eating and how much? It's all about a balanced diet. Eating the right food and the right amount provide the nutrients you need and help build muscle and energy.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set up a tool, MyPyramid, which calculates your ideal food pyramid. The pyramid emphasizes a daily "balancing act"—the "energy in" or calories you take in from foods and beverages versus the "energy out" or calories you burn for basic body functions and physical activity. Click here to learn more.


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Veras, 32, was 0-4 with a 2.93 ERA and 19 saves as the Astros closer this year.
However, Veras will not close games for the Tigers. Manager Jim Leyland said, "(Joaquin) Benoit is the closer -- period."
Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said in a statement that Veras adds versatility and depth to the Tigers bullpen.
"We are pleased to add an experienced arm to our bullpen," he said. "Jose can pitch in a variety of roles, provides depth in the bullpen and complements the roles of Joaquin Benoit and Drew Smyly."
The Tigers struggled early on at the closer spot but Benoit has settled in and has been effective. He is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 10 saves.
Opponents are hitting just .192 against Veras this year. The right-hander signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a non-drafted free agent in 1998. He also pitched for the New York Yankees (2006-09), Cleveland Indians (2009), Florida Marlins (2010), Pittsburgh Pirates (2011), Milwaukee Brewers (2012) and Astros (2013).
Veras is 19-21 with a 3.88 ERA over his career.
Vasquez batted .281 with 16 doubles, five triples, five home runs and 39 RBI in 96 games with Class A West Michigan this year.


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Here are just a few ideas for very cool looks you could achieve with Wallpaper for Windows:
I love the leaded glass look. I would use the Wallpaper for Window's "Monterey Sun Stained Glass" film above to create a look like these below:
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Wallpaper for Window's "Allure Frosted" Privacy film could be used to create a look like the one in the eclectic bathroom below:
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Or use the Wallpaper for Window's "Atlantis" stained glass window film (above) to replicate this look:
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You could even add an antique, one of a kind feel to cabinet fronts and glass furniture doors!
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Sort of sheds a whole new light on window film, doesn't it?
More awesomeness about window film? It's made in the USA, uses NO adhesives, but static cling instead. It helps bring down energy costs by insulating your windows, and filters sunlight to help reduce furniture fading.
So, how do you enter for your chance to win a $75 gift certificate to Wallpaper for Windows?
Just leave a comment below or email me at ashley [at] decorologyblog [dot] com sharing how you would use window film in your home, or your favorite design. Make sure you leave your name and contact info!
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The contest will close on February 15th at 12 AM EST. I will announce the winner around 12 PM EST on Feb. 15th.
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River Monsters Lamprey T-Shirt - Heather Grey
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You better be prepared for one of the scariest river monsters we've seen thus far. The Lamprey mouth cotton and poly t-shirt in heather grey is a reminder of one of the meaner river monsters world traveling biologist and master fisherman, Jeremy Wade has caught. Youll be ready for river monsters of any size with the Fish on! red lettering across the front of this awesome Lamprey T.
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Can Pregnant Mothers Unknowingly Put Their Child at Risk?
Babies are in a bath inside their mothers' wombs for 9 months. The 'water' can be nourishing or toxic. A recent study in June from the American Journal of Psychiatry discovered that women who are gluten sensitive and continue to consume gluten during their pregnancy put their babies at risk of developing schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders later in life.
The researchers, from Sweden and the United States, found that babies born to mothers with high circulating anti-gliadin antibodies (antibodies are substances made by the immune system as a reaction to something it considers toxic to the body. In this case the gluten protein.) suffered a risk factor of nearly double for developing schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders later in life.
What Mom Eats DOES Transfer to Her Unborn Child
The circulating high number of antibodies in the mother's blood is transferred to the developing baby and can act as a type of programming for what will occur in the child later in life. In this case gluten was seen to inflame the nervous system and serious mental diseases were the result.
During pregnancy an interesting phenomenon occurs whereby the immune system is less aggressive than it is normally – this is called down regulation. This is a good thing because it allows the mother's body to not reject the foreign entity (the fetus) that is growing within. The downside of this is that women who had trouble tolerating certain foods find that they can 'cheat' with relative impunity. In fact, I always have cautioned my pregnant patients against cheating while pregnant and have explained that just because they don't 'feel' the effects of having cheated, it doesn't mean that their body and their baby's body isn't being negatively affected.
This research certainly corroborates the point in a dramatic way. Imagine having the ability to create or prevent mental illness in your child!
Prepare Before Pregnancy - Both Mom and Dad Need a 'Get Healthy' Program
Here at HealthNOW Medical Center we love to prepare women for getting pregnant. It's gratifying to know that by ensuring every mom knows whether or not she is gluten intolerant we are not only improving mom's health, but also that of her future child. Depending on the woman's level of health, our program may take a few months or longer. But when you appreciate that a healthier mother strongly influences the health of her child, it's all worth it. And dads are not 'off the hook' here either. It is very important that the genes that the father is contributing to the child are healthy also.
More and more we are coming to appreciate that genes can be altered as regards their expression. This means that just because a disease runs in your family, you don't have to pass it along to your children. But, unfortunately, with no effort towards improving your health, you can very well subject your children to a worsened health state, and this is what we are currently experiencing in this country.
Please share this information with those you know. While it is critical to discover if you are gluten intolerant, there are several other aspects of health that should be addressed prior to conceiving.
If you know of anyone who could benefit from improved health, please tell them about our free health analysis – call 408-733-0400. Our destination clinic treats patients from across the country to internationally. We are here to help!
To your good health,
Dr Vikki Petersen, DC, CCN
Founder of HealthNOW Medical Center
Co-author of "The Gluten Effect"
Awarded Gluten Free Doctor of the Year 2013


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Originally published on August 8, 2014 10:15 am
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Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep with some life-saving news. The Los Angeles Fire Department now has a CPR smartphone app. If you're trained in CPR, you download this app and you'll be notified if a person near you needs help. And maybe not just a person - in Salem, Oregon a woman discovered her pet lizard in distress. Her bearded dragon was not moving. So she started chest compressions, and blew air in its mouth, performing CPR on the lizard until it revived. Its MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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2014 Local Led Conservation Proposals due Aug. 1, 2013
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Arkansas is promoting locally led conservation within the state's 75 counties. Proposal applications are requested from each local work group for competitive consideration of financial assistance allocations for fiscal year (FY) 2014 (October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014).
Local led funding will be allocated through a competitive statewide process as described in this announcement. Full proposal applications are being solicited at this time.
This notice identifies the objectives and proposal requirements for local led conservation proposals. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete proposals or those that do not meet the requirements set forth in this notice will not be considered until all required information is included; notification will be transmitted to the District Conservationist.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) Aug. 1, 2013.
Notification of selected proposal applications will be announced by October 1, 2013. Selected applicants will then be required to begin a targeted outreach program to garner the interest of potential customers.
The District Conservationist will upload completed proposal applications from the local work group to the FY 2014 Local Led Conservation folder on the Arkansas NRCS SharePoint site.
For more information contact:
Local work groups are to submit proposals through the channels provided in the "Addresses" section of this notice. The proposal must address, in sufficient detail, all the criteria outlined in the "Proposal Requirements" section of this notice in order to be considered.
Local led conservation proposals submitted to NRCS become the property of the agency for use in the administration of the program, may be filed or disposed of by the agency, and will not be returned to the local work group. Once proposals have been submitted for review and ranking, there will be no further opportunity for the local work group to change or re-submit the proposal. However, NRCS may request certain changes before finalizing the selection and approval of a project. Notification will be transmitted to the District Conservationist to provide information required to complete proposal.
NRCS will review, evaluate, and rank proposals based on the criteria set forth in the respective "Proposal Requirements" sections of this notice. Local work groups should recognize that the proposal is the only document NRCS will use in the evaluation process for local led conservation. Local work groups may submit multiple proposals for critical geographic areas. The proposal must request NRCS program funds for obligation beginning in FY 2014 (October 1, 2013-September 30, 2014).
Local work groups whose proposals have been selected will receive an official letter of notification. Local work groups should note that, depending upon available funding and agency priorities, NRCS may offer a reduced amount of program financial assistance from what was requested in the proposal and may require adjustments to the proposal as a condition of approval to meet program or other requirements. Proposals that are not selected will also receive official notification.
Once a project proposal is received, a copy will be provided to the State Conservationist's technical review panel. The panel will be comprised of delegates from each of the following staffs: Ecological Sciences, Engineering, Programs, and each Area Office. The panel will review the proposals using a ranking system that:
Higher priority may be given to proposals that:
The proposal application forms must include the following. Please provide the information in the order as listed below:
(1) Proposal Cover and Summary:
(a) Project Title;
(b) Name and contact information for Local Work Group submitting proposal and other collaborators; and
(c) Short summary of project including:
i. Project start and end dates (proposed local led projects are not to exceed a period of 3 fiscal years);
ii. Total amount of local financial assistance being requested by program; and
iii. Whether the local led conservation proposal will be used in conjunction with any other NRCS initiative, or other Federal/State programs to meet local objectives. Include the name of the program/project and the associated agency.
(2) Project Natural Resource Objectives and Concerns:
(a) Identify and provide a science-based description about the project objectives. Project objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, and results-oriented. These objectives should include an estimate of the percentage of producers, including non-industrial private forest landowners, in the project area that may participate in the project along with an estimate of the total number of producers located in the project area and provide details about additional information such as how the local work group will encourage producer participation and whether the project includes any beginning farmers or ranchers, socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, or limited resource farmers or ranchers.
(b) Identify and provide details about the natural resource concern(s) to be addressed in this project. Include in this description how the proposal objectives will address the priority resource concerns. Local work groups will work with the State Conservationist to ensure the priority resource concerns are addressed by utilizing approved conservation practices and conservation program requirements. A list of NRCS approved natural resource concerns may be found on the Arkansas NRCS web site, at http://www.ar.nrcs.usda.gov.
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(a) A detailed description of the geographic area covered by the proposal, including:
i. Types of land uses to be treated; and
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i. Outlined areas that need conservation treatments; and
ii. Prioritize the different areas to be treated by labeling the map heading.
(c) Identify potential criteria to be used by NRCS to prioritize and rank agricultural producers' applications for programs in the project area. Local work groups should collaborate with NRCS to develop meaningful criteria that NRCS can use to evaluate and rank producer program applications. This will ensure that producer applications which will best accomplish the local objectives will be selected.
(d) A listing and description of the approved conservation practices, local work group activities to be implemented during the project timeframe, and the general sequence of implementation of the project. Information about approved conservation practices can be accessed by program at http://www.ar.nrcs.usda.gov. Only the conservation practices listed, which are available in the Field Office Technical Guide, are eligible for use in NRCS conservation programs. For each conservation practice, estimate the amount of practice extent (feet, acres, number, etc.) the local work group expects producers to implement and the amount of financial assistance requested to support implementation of each practice through producer contracts.
(e) Indicate whether the project will address specific regulatory compliance and any other outcomes the local work group expects to complete during the project period.
A final report will be required and must:
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lol garden 95 said this and they called him crazy,melo is definitely different from his first few years in the A.
From me to you Melo you gotta work on these 3 things
1. His abs, legs and biceps, if he has stronger abs, he can explode more and thus dunk over guys while also being more fluid in the full court and on D
23 year old Melo(explosive dunker and slasher)
25 year old Melo(relaxed, more half court)
2 years difference
He's listed at 230 but I really think he's about 240 or a fat 230 not an athletic 230, he has natural strength so he doesn't need all that weight, his quickness and explosiveness has really fell off and I'm saying this as his biggest fan in the world he needs to tighten up those abs and biceps thats part of the reason he's struggling so much. Also his legs, Melo used to jump rope a lot in Denver which helped his footwork and quickness and now I never see him doing it pre-game, again I cant see his thighs so I dont know if they're strong enough but he needs to lose some of that weight also so he can get his explosiveness and quickness back- YOU BODY IS YOUR TOOL TO YOUR TRADE, WITHOUT THAT YOU CANNOT DO YOUR JOB
2. Movement without the ball, this is another area where you can improve if you work on your body, I rarely see you back cut, catch lobs or run the floor and finish with a thunderous dunk, easy buckets will get you into a rhythm and we all know if YOU get hot then there is no one who can defend you, if you can score 8-12 points a game off of back cuts, coming off screens, lobs and running the floor, get 9 more from the line thats 17-21 points easily, no to mention if you score 10-15 points off of isolation thats 27-36 every night and if you do that efficiently you can focus on rebounding and defending more meaning you'll have 27-36 points, 8-12 rebounds and hold your man to <12-15 points meaning we win games and now you can be mentioned in the top 5-10 conversation instead of the top 15-25 conversation- EASY/IN FLOW BUCKETS>>>>>FORCED/HARD BUCKETS
3. Most importantly HUNGER, Melo will either be remembered with Kobe/LeBron/Wade/Durant or McGrady/Carter/Iverson......he is the best scorer in the NBA but other that he's just average to solid in other areas, I wanna see him become a more aggressive rebounder and defender, his 4 assists a game are fine but he really needs to care about his legacy does he wanna be remembered for rings, winning and dominating or just making the playoffs and scoring 20+ every year- WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR LEGACY TO BE
I just know the type of player you can be and I'm defending you as much as I can but now its up to you to make me either look good or like a fool
lol garden 95 said this and they called him crazy,melo is definitely different from his first few years in the A.
He could and probably should be ripped...maybe too much junkfood? Idk.
I've noticed though that a lot of NBA players are not in top condition as of late, Chris Paul doesn't have 6-pack abs either
compare that to most defensive backs or receivers in the NFL...they're shredded.
too much LaLa .. dont blame him either lol
hes good physique wise but its the 30 pounds of goofy accessories he wears the drag him down. for once, waer no headband, no arm sleeves, no leg warmers etc.
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No need to worry about Melo. He is fine. He is a scorer and they always find away to score. It's in his dna..
Melo is fine weight-wise. He's still has a quick first step and his release is just as good as it was years ago. Just because he doesn't dunk the ball doesn't mean he's any less effective. There's an enormous amount of wear and tear on the knees over the years and sometimes it helps to not always need to put so much strain on them. Sometimes we mistake real life for video games.
I think he's not that far from 100%.
To me, this is about the way he handles himself. Stupid offensive foul tonight against Stevenson.
AGAIN with the lazy defense and offense.
AGAIN with the self-distraction on the defensive end because he thought the refs missed a call on the offensive end.
Hardly the exemplifier of a winner's mentality.
He'll be fine, he sees where the team is headed. There's alot of new faces/looks he'll have to deal with. And, without much practice you can only hope to feel each other out during the games. Melo is taken less shots and making strides in the defense department. I see his efforts, but the whole process is going to a little more time.
Once we finally have our core guys in place and our role players cemented... we can only get better. I'm more concern with the coaching than anything else. We have too much talent at our deposal. We have to learn how to use them effectively thru out the game.
desde la cuna del chango
my honest opinion on melo is:
he is lazy. he is not a bad defender, and we know he is a good scorer, but you watch the game and he spends more energy complaining to the refs and flopping to get pathetic fouls than actually playing. he makes it look like the game should stop so he can plead his case, meanwhile we are getting plowed on the other end.


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Legal specials and general revelry on election day
OK, so those offers of a free whatever for sporting an "I voted" sticker are illegal.
But the deals celebrating Election Day that are offered to everyone, regardless of whether they voted, are A-OK in the eyes of the law. »Read Full Blog Post(3)
Milwaukee movies off the grid
UWM hosts Benning
James Benning, a Milwaukee native celebrated for more than 40 years of artful landscape films, comes to the UWM Union Theatre, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., to show some of his recent work in free screenings Dec. 1-4. »Read Full Article
'Anna Karenina' with Keira Knightley dazzles
All questions about the legitimacy of love at first sight are answered when Anna (Keira Knightley) appears for the first time in "Anna Karenina," director Joe Wright's stunning adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.
She's porcelain doll delicate in a pearl white corset that accents each subtle feature of the young wife and mother, who's in a comfortable but unhappy marriage to the plain Alexei Karenin (Jude Law), an older, powerful Russian statesman. »Read Full Article(1)
Michelle Grabner named curator for Whitney Biennial
The Whitney Biennial is the only exhibit in the country that even attempts to showcase the best contemporary art being made in the U.S. It's an impossible job, really, and people love and hate the every-two-years show at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
In its vigilant attempt to get it right, the Whitney has experimented with its curatorial strategies many times over the years. And it is doing so again. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Brad Pitt, 'Killing Them Softly' take aim at crime genre
Crime films are not one-size-fits-all affairs. If you've seen one, you haven't seen them all. It only seems you have because certain elements are recurring: all-male settings filled with violence and extreme characters who are hard-boiled or Runyonesque.
Crime still pays today, but it takes more than generic felonious acts and heinous characters to move the needle. »Read Full Article
Weekly entertainment calendar
Kochanski's Beer Concertina Hall: West of East, Clark Paterson & Mark Bates, 9 p.m. Dec. 1, 1920 S. 37th St. »Read Full Article
Santa Claus to make Cathedral Square appearance
Cue the saxophone. Santa Claus is coming to town.
The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival rolls out the red carpet for the big man in the red suit on Dec. 8. »Read Full Article
Have questions for Jordin Sparks?
Season six "American Idol" winner and "Sparkle" star Jordin Sparks is coming to the Boston Store at Southridge Mall Friday to promote her new fragrance, "Ambition." I'm slated to get a few minutes to ask her a few questions Friday, but I have a question for her fans first: what do you think I should ask Jordin Sparks?
Moving 'Honor Flight' documentary to be shown here
"Honor Flight," an emotionally powerful documentary about veterans traveling to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., will have a red-carpet screening Thursday at the Marcus North Shore, 11700 N. Port Washington Blvd., Mequon.
Free tickets to the screening have been distributed to veterans and are no longer available. But the film will play commercially at some Marcus theaters Dec. 5-7. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Bill Cosby to play Riverside Theater May 18
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The 75-year-old Cosby last performed at the Riverside on Aug. 22, 2011. »Read Full Article
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The traditional songs of the season ring out again, songs like: "Ach Ya Der Once" and "O, Bowling Night."
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Chiropractic Education for Primary Care
Chiropractors would like to reinvent themselves as family doctors. I've written about that before and Jann Bellamy has written about it here, here, here, and here. A new study in The Journal of Chiropractic Education alleges that the National University of Health Sciences is nearing its institutional goal of training chiropractic students as primary care practitioners. The data they collected don't even begin to support that assertion. The study is not only meaningless, it demonstrates a gross misunderstanding of the education required to practice competent primary care. (more…)
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"The stress of not being able to meet since the beginning of the year had people in limbo," said Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu.
The Oahu Burial Council Chair says the council is back in business, for their second meeting, after a five month hiatus.
The council meets over what to do about Hawaiian burial sites unearthed by development.
Just a few of the big projects affected: Target in Kailua, The International Marketplace in Waikiki, and the Rail Transit project.
"It's not if they're going to be found, it's when they're going to be found," she said.
Developers had hoped Target Kailua would open by this July, but construction hasn't even started yet.
A big part of the problem: waiting for permits and clearance - including for preserving burial remains.
"We've met some excellent examples of people who are trying to be up and up," said Wong-Kalu.
She said Target Kailua developers have decided to use the original foundation from the old Don Quijote so as not to disturb iwi.
As for the parking lot:
"Currently, they are working on reburying these iwi and they will be maintained in place," she said.
In another development project, the Queen Emma Land Company wants to give the entire Waikiki International Marketplace a facelift.
Developers and decendents have come up with another idea for iwi kapuna:
"It's essentially a space in their mixed use complex," said Wong-Kalu.
It would be a burial site built into the new design.
Wong-Kalu said they're still waiting to discuss rail transit.
She hopes engineers will also include a home for iwi kapuna in the initial design for each station.
"So hopefully, it wouldn't be an afterthought," she said.
Meeting a quorum, which means a fair number of large-landowners must be in attendence at burial council meetings, has been a big problem - and not just on Oahu.
Molokai's council hasn't been able to meet since April 2008.
Wong-Kalu said she plans to address lawmakers this coming legislative session to try and change that requirement.


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To thine own self ...
Teen shouldn't have to lie to get money for school from her deadbeat dad
By Patti Carmalt-Vener 10/27/2011
Dear Patti,
I've always been an excellent student and loved school but never thought I'd have the money to be able to go to college. Well, my dream finally happened! I'm 19, living in the dorms and have a full scholarship to one of LA's most prestigious universities.
My mom was initially proud of me — although disappointed I wasn't going to work in her small retail business instead — and offered to pay for my living expenses. This week, however, she called to say that she and my stepfather are going to sue my father for half the costs. He refused. I can understand her frustration that, despite his wealth, he has always been chintzy about child support issues. The problem is that my mother won't win her case unless I lie and say that I'm still living
at home.
I don't want to lie. It's not right, and I'm afraid I'll lose my scholarship if I get caught. She was furious when I said no. My father won't take my calls, and I don't know what to do. I even considered actually moving back home, but I don't think my mom or stepdad want that, either. I really need financial help, but I feel like a burden and am sad, angry, hurt and scared that my options are so limited.
Dear Christa,
Before examining this problem, it's very important you appreciate how wonderful you are and how much you've already accomplished. Don't ever lose sight of that, and don't ever give up on your dreams. The fact is that you're a high functioning, talented young woman who is already doing great things with her life. While it's necessary to face your feelings of sadness, anger, fear and hurt, it's just as essential to your emotional well-being that you also regularly tap into the feelings of happiness and pride. It's clear you deserve all of the educational opportunities you're getting, but at times like these you need to develop an inner voice that is loving and encouraging.
The first step is to sit down face-to-face with your mother and your stepfather and have a talk. Explain that it's absolutely imperative you stay true to your talents, accomplishments and ethics. Remind them that you've done your part by obtaining a full scholarship and will continue to work hard in school. Help them to realize that while you understand their frustration toward your dad, the existing friction isn't your fault and has nothing to do with you. Express that you appreciate their support, know your mother loves you and acknowledge she's part of the reason why you are doing so well but that it's not fair to put you in the middle.
Whatever perceptions they may harbor about being cheated by your dad should not be overshadowing the reward that comes from getting closer to you and seeing you individualize as beautifully as you can.
At this time in your life, you're trying to adjust to a whole new world, and they need to be aware of the effects these family problems are having on you. You certainly didn't ask to have divorced parents or an unsupportive father, nor should your refusal to engage in lies be construed as any form of disloyalty. To the contrary, it affirms that your mom raised a good person who has integrity. Your mother made a commitment to pay your living expenses and it's her responsibility to follow through on her word regardless of how she feels about your father not contributing. Try to gently make her understand that. See if there are resources at school or from other family members.
It's difficult at this in-between stage of being almost on your own but not quite. Don't tell yourself you're a burden; it's perfectly normal to still need help at 19. Many adults would be thrilled and honored to have you as a daughter, and you need to remember that.
Last but not least, it's also important not to forget to have fun and enjoy the companionship of new friends and classmates. Explore life with joy, but study hard as well in order to achieve the rest of your dreams!
Patti Carmalt-Vener, a faculty member with the Southern California Society for Intensive Short Term Psychotherapy, has been a psychotherapist in private practice for 23 years and has offices in Pasadena, Santa Monica and Canoga Park. Contact her at (626) 584-8582 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit her Web site: patticarmalt-vener.com.
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Date: September 19, 2013
Time: 03:00 PM
Inner child meets inner yogi for both participants through traditional sequence, games, breathing practice and loving gratitude. Parents and children will learn how to better handle stress, fear, and excitement for happier lifelong interactions. No experience required--just a smile and a desire to move, breathe and share. Mats will be provided. $10.00/class.


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Real sounds and unlimited expansion.
The DM10 is the drum module you've been waiting for. Not only does it deliver lightning-fast, uber-accurate tracking, the widest dynamic range of any module, incredibly drummer-friendly operation, a massive input section, but it also has the most realistic, natural sound set available in any drum module. But that wasn't enough for us. Of course the DM10 has a built-in sequencer, metronome, top-panel mixer, and a variety of outputs, but the DM10 is also the first drum module to enable you to update its sound set via standard USB connection with your Mac or PC.
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You can play with or without reverb for different room sounds and enjoy a wide variety of rimshots, rim clicks and different stick-placement sounds on the cymbals. For example, a hi-hat's sound depends on a number of factors: how open or closed the pedal is, how hard it is struck, and other variables resulting in 40 different sounds – plus foot chick and heel splash.
The DM10 module not only has a breathtaking collection of sounds onboard, it is also the world's first drum-sound module that enables you to load new sound sets via USB connection from your computer. This means that your sounds will always stay fresh, current and cutting edge.
You can also use the DM10 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface for performing and tracking with software drum modules such as BFD, Toontrack and Reason, among others. For practice, you can play along with the tracks in the DM10's internal sequencer, mix in an iPod or other MP3 player and play along.
The DM10 module has 12 trigger inputs, perfect for creating custom configurations. You can use it with virtually all drum and cymbal pads and acoustic drum triggers thanks to easy-to-configure trigger settings. The DM10 also has full MIDI implementation so if 12 trigger inputs aren't enough to accommodate your giant setup, just add the Trigger|iO (sold separately) and keep adding on with 10 more inputs!
The DM10 accommodates both continuous and switch (open/closed) hi-hat control pedals. You get full MIDI implementation including both MIDI In and Out for working with traditional MIDI gear along with the USB jack, which can also send MIDI to your Mac or PC. The DM10 also has a stereo Auxiliary input for connecting line-level devices like a CD player or iPod so you can play along.
The DM10 has two stereo pairs of 1/4" outputs for main and auxiliary feeds, so you can send separate mixes to to the house and monitor systems. This enables you to send the metronome or a loop to the monitor mix and not to the audience mix. There's also a high-powered headphone output with its own volume knob. For managing everything easily, there's also a top-panel mixer.
The DM10 is the drum module drummers of the world have been waiting for. Its built-in sounds, performance capabilities, and flexibility give you the power you need, and the ability to update its sound set via USB places the DM10 in a class of its own.
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Dynamic Articulation™ changes sounds' character along with dynamics for realism
Load sound sets and control software drum modules via USB
Play along with tracks and record yourself with the sequencer
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* Hashirama(healthy)
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Madara is FINISHED
Everyone can damage Madara if he lets them. But seriously, Hashirama. He's already ****ed him inside out once, why not again?
Everyone can damage
But only a few can actually hit
what excatly do you mean with damage?
only hashirama, obito, bm naruto and bee.....comeon whe the guy was serious the 5 kages could not keep up the slaughtered them like they were genin
Oro will own him !.. by binding\scroll
There r a lot that cn damage Madara like Naruto, Sasuke, Nagato etc if u mean landing physical attacks. Bt very few xcpt Hashi cn defeat nonedo Madara like Obito nd Itachi(he cn seal him with tutsuki, use amaterasu, tsukyomi nd block his attacks with Yata Mirror). Tsunade was also able to damage him.
Kakashi & Obito. Obito attacks head on with Ghost Mode keeping Madara busy as Kakashi sneaks a Raikiri.
Lol it doesn't matter at y'all put the OP is just gonna make up some shitty excuse like "genjutsu 1shot" or "perfect susanoo" so there's no use in trying to argue since he is obviously retarded lol. I think a team with itachi like naruto/nagato or sasuke/itachi could prove very difficult. Naruto could use his speed and raw strenght to distract him, nagato to counter RG techniques, and itachi for his sealing sword and yata mirror.
Nagato and his six paths.
Originally Posted by PuppyDogGeneral
Genjutsu one shots 80% Perfect susanoo takes care of the rest.
No, Madara pwns those with PS
Genjutsu one shots.
No...Madara has long since surpassed him.
Dude all you are doing is drawing people in so you can troll them with your Madara fanboyism. Everyone of the character that are being listed stand a chance to damage Madara.
wait for another 30 chapters and you will see who all can **** him up...........until then keep sucking his nuts
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Lmao this!!!!^^^
Uchiha Shisui, One shot with KA. If you are acting like Fanboy i can be either ( " One Shot Genjitsu " ) lol
In theory shika Ino Cho could get him with a shadow possession + mind transfer combo, if he doesn't kill them first
Although Madara is stronger, Obito can defeat him with his S/T jutsu ( with what we have seen so far). A healthy Kabuto w/ edo tensei will make sure Madara is beat into oblivion, then sealed.
BM Naruto, with a sealing technique, and Nagato can both win against Madara but, of course, they wouldn't be favorites.
People who are not on his tier, but who can get lucky:
Minato (seals)
Itachi (totsuka sword)
Jiraiya ( frog song)
Orochimaro (due to his arrogance I put him here, but he will likely move up when we see new abilities).
Muu ( Invisibility and jinton)
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y is it always people have to gang up on otheers why noa a 1v1 madara who can 1v1 him besides Hashi S06p and juubi ?
Most of the Akatsuki, if we're talking about non-edo Madara then Sasori could poison and kill him before he uses Susanoo.
Originally Posted by Captain Knuckles
catch him in a shadow
and BOOM!
hes done for
not really ppl have gotten out of shikamaru shadow before
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VSECU (no longer called the Vermont State Employees Credit Union), which has offices on Seward Road in Rutland Town, is among the 19 state-charted and six federally chartered credit unions in Vermont.
American bankers are again pressing the Obama administration and Congress to rescind what the industry claims is an unfair advantage given to credit unions by the decades-old federal tax exemption.
With large annual federal deficits, our country can no longer afford to subsidize the $1 trillion credit union industry, which increasingly operates like a tax-free banking system, the American Bankers Association wrote in its June 21 letter to President Barack Obama.
In 1937, Congress exempted credit unions from corporate income tax so they could better provide financial access to people of modest means. But the ABA, citing a 2006 General Accountability Office report, said credit unions today lagged behind banks in serving households of modest means.
In his letter, ABA President Frank Keating pointed out that the Office of Management and Budget estimated the subsidy at nearly $10 billion over the next five years.
Keating said more than 200 credit unions each have assets in excess of $1 billion.
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As president of the Vermont Association of Credit Unions, Joe Bergeron has heard it all before.
Bergeron said when the banking industry complains about the alleged unfair advantage credit unions enjoy, they conveniently forget that credit unions are like any other cooperative with the profits flowing back to the co-ops members.
It allows credit unions to lower the rate slightly on loans, to raise the rate slightly on deposits and to lessen fees that they would assess to people that do business with them, Bergeron said.
As of March 31, Vermont had 19 state- and six federally chartered credit unions with assets of $3.2 billion. The largest is the New England Federal Credit Union with assets of $956 million. Next in line is VSECU, no longer limited to state employees, with assets of $606 million, according to the state Banking Division. Total statewide membership is 324,695.
The 14 state- and federally chartered banks headquartered in Vermont have total assets of $6.3 billion. The largest bank is Merchants Bank with assets of $1.7 billion.
Contacted about the ABA letter calling for rescinding the tax-exempt status, the state Department of Financial Regulation had no comment.
The issue of the credit union tax exemption came up this year in the Vermont Senate Finance Committee, said committee member Sen. Kevin Mullin.
When the Shumlin administration proposed to increase the bank franchise tax on Vermonts larger banks, we took testimony from bankers and a common theme was how much more they are taxed than credit unions, Mullin said in an email.
Mullin, a Rutland Republican, said because of the federal exemption there was little the committee could do on the state level so the committee rejected the Shumlin proposal to further tax banks.
Bergeron said credit unions are already highly regulated and are limited in the size of commercial loans that can be made. In Vermont, he said, several credit unions are running up against that cap.
Credit unions have far more restrictions not only on what they can be involved in but how they can be involved than the banking industry does, he said.
Dont expect Chris DElia of the Vermont Bankers Association to be swayed by credit union industry arguments.
DElia said credit unions should be taxed the way all other financial institutions are taxed.
Isnt it time they start paying their share? said DElia, the VBA president. Isnt it time they take responsibility to contributing to support governmental services and Vermonters throughout the state?
DElia said credit unions are the only financial institution that enjoy a tax-exempt status. He said mutual savings banks and mutual insurance companies lost their tax-exempt status long ago.
If its public policy to provide tax-free financial services, DElia said the banking industry would be more than happy to be included.
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However, the chances Congress will move to rescind the tax-exempt status are nil.
Thats not going to happen, said Rep. Peter Welch, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and a champion of financial reform.
Welch said both the states credit unions and community banks are vital to the economy and Vermont consumers.
In Vermont, weve got credit unions that are absolutely critical and do a great job and helped immensely after the collapse of Wall Street, Welch said. But we also in Vermont have good local banks that are likewise doing a tremendous job.
The Vermont Democrat said credit unions and community banks represent two different business models. Welch said while credit unions benefit from their tax-exempt status banks have access to shareholder capital.
Wall Streets collapse nearly five years ago was laid at the doorstep of the nations largest banks and investment houses that engaged in risky behavior.
In its response, the National Association of Federal Credit Unions emphasized the role credit unions played in the aftermath of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
As a matter of fact, a 2011 Small Business Administration Study found that credit unions stepped in and help fill a small business lending need when banks pulled back their business lending during the Great Recession, the credit union industry wrote in its letter to Congress.
In its letter, the credit union industry shot back that bankers are distorting the cost and contributions of the nations credit unions.
The letter went on to state that credit unions pay various taxes, including local property taxes and federal payroll taxes.
In addition, the National Association of Federal Credit Unions said the banking industry ignores the fact that nearly one-third of banks are Subchapter S corporations that dont pay federal taxes
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DElia acknowledged the role big banks played in the financial collapse. But he also said some credit unions engaged in risky lending as well.
That industry without question is not pure, he said.
Between Jan. 1, 2008 and June 30, 2011, a GAO report found, 85 small credit unions and five corporate credit unions failed. Corporate credit unions provide capital and other services to the 7,400 federally chartered credit unions.
Corporate credit unions experienced billions in losses during the financial crisis. The GAO found poor investment and business strategies contributed to the corporate failures.
The GAO in a separate report said there were were 414 bank failures between January 2008 and December 2011. The report found many of the failures were concentrated in 10 states in the West, Midwest and Southeast states at the center of the housing bubble.
However, the problems encountered by the financial industry in other parts of the country were not mirrored in Vermont.
DElia said when it came to Vermonts community banks and credit unions, both adhered to prudent lending standards, thus avoiding the mortgage meltdown seen in other states.
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2010: Let The Planning Begin
I am officially excited for 2010! I love that Griffey is coming back. I can't wait for Tim and I to get more opportunities to see him play. And I'm excited about how Jack Zduriencik is shaking things up to help the Mariners improve again in 2010.
So its officially time to start thinking of 2010. I've been scouring team schedules and planning out a great 2010 for me and Tim.
The first order of business: planning The Third Annual Cook Grandfather-Father-Son Baseball Roadtrip of 2010. Last night and today, my dad and I have exchanged a lot of emails on the subject and here is the tentative plan:
June 2010
6/10 – Angels at A's
6/11 – Angels at Dodgers
6/12 –
M's at Padres
6/13 –
M's at Padres
6/14 – Brewers at Angels
6/15 – Orioles at Giants
The two things I am most excited about here: (1) getting in two Mariners games on the roadtrip and (2) Dodgers Stadium. I am excited about all of the stadiums. But for some reason, I am most excited to get to Dodger Stadium, which I was at for one game in 1994, but have almost no memory of it.
But I have one concern. We only have one game planned for Dodger Stadium, but I want to roam around and see the entire stadium. Is that possible? If we get infield tickets, can we get out to the outfield at all? If we get outfield tickets, can we get into the infield at all? It seems like I've read on a number of blogs that there are limitation on what portions of the stadium you can access with different tickets. Any advice about how best to do Dodger Stadium (or any of these five ballparks) would be greatly appreciated!
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o man Todd,
It;s a shame that you only have that one game in Anaheim. I would have loved to me you and Tim, but that's the week of my finals. Angel Stadium is great. Why are you going NorCal to SoCal back to NorCal? It's not an easy trip to make, but I'm sure you have your reasons.
At Dodger Stadium, I would advise that you get infield box seats. They are a little expensive, but they allow you to wonder. I had them at the World Baseball Class and I could go all around the first level, just not within the first two rows of the dugout. Even though my seats were 3 sections over from the dugout, I was able to get close enough for Jimmy Rollins to hand me his batting gloves. If you end up at Angel Stadium over the weekend or Thursday or later (I think theyve left for wrigley) let me know, I'd really love to meet you.
Sorry we'll miss you, Warren. But who knows, maybe all your finals will be cancelled or moved or not conflict and you'll have time to make it out to Angel Stadium. Who knows? Thanks for the advice on Dodger Stadium. As for NorCal, we'll be flying in and out of San Francisco so we'll have to head back up at the end of the trip. Also, the A's and Giants are almost never in town at the same time (if ever), so we couldn't get a Giants game in until the end of the trip. It isn't easy to find a 5-6 day period in which all 5 CA teams have home games. Even harder when you're trying to work a Mariners game into the mix.
Hey bud, long time no talk! Nice west coast trip! Any chance of a swing through Tx on your way back east? Would be cool to meet you & Tim, but I think the Rangers are away then anyways. At least you already have a jump on the season, never too early right? My friend & I were planning on getting some cheap season tickets for 2010 but they raised prices thanks to their money problems, so back to single game tix. Hope all is well with you & your family, & have a great Christmas!
Hey, great to hear from you, man. I was wondering what you were up to this off-season. I really wanted to take a trip through KC, St. Louis and Arlington next season. but my dad really wanted to do California. Unfortunately, I don't see it being likely that we'll be able to do both trips in 2010. But I think we'll definitely head your way in 2011. Hey, all the best to you and your family too!
Regarding your question, they don't let you wander into the outfield or the infield if you have the other ticket. They are completely separated. Even left and right field are separated from each other. It's complete garbage.
Cool. Yep. We'll be at BP. And after hopefully getting one baseball, we will be exploring the heck out of that ballpark. I plan to leave no stone unturned. You know, I've never been to a non-Mariners A.L. West home game (well, maybe once), will people give us any hassles for our M's gear? FYI, for the game, we'll be in LF. Not sure of the section number off hand, but LF isn't that big, you know.
guess what? Due to budget cuts, my school district actually cut Monday and Tuesday of school so I will be at the game Monday! I'm really hopeful that we'll bump into each other because I'd love to meet you and Tim. I'll actually be missing you by a couple days THIS weekend as I will be up at Oakland Sunday-Tuesday. Will you and Tim be at batting practice on the 14th?
Yea, left field is pretty tiny, but I have grown fond of it. This is my first year as a full season ticket holder, so in previous years the Angels have put all of the mini plans out in left field for the playoffs and I actually like it. There is an usher by the bullpens named Joe who is there about 50% of the time and he loves to give balls to kids Tim's age. I know another usher that is there another 25% of the time and his name is Chris. They don't know be my name but if you and Tim have any trouble getting a ball, just let me know and I'll go over and talk to them. I'll be at BP but I'm going to stay in right field because Jim Edmonds (my version of Griffey aka childhood hero) is coming back for the first time in over 10 years! I can't imagine you getting any grief from anyone, even light hearted kidding. To be honest, if it's not a Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, or playoff game, Southern California baseball fans couldn't care less. You won't be allowed very close to the dugouts during BP because of a stupid new rule that the Angels enacted last year and according to a security guard, starting with that homestand, we might not even be allowed to bring in backpacks as security gets ready for the ASG. Have a safe trip and I hope I'll see you guys out here,