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Rinku earned his 2nd win for West Virginia; he's 2-0 with 2.70 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 10 Innings of work.
Rinku earned his 2nd win for West Virginia; he's 2-0 with 2.70 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 10 Innings of work.
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Bengaluru: Gaurav Nehra, a javelin throw athlete from Ghaziabad, UP has won The Million Dollar Arm – "The search for India's Best Baseball Contenders" Season 2, with pitches of 85 miles per hour. The first and the second runners-up were Gaurav Kumar from Rohtak & Kalttar Singh also from Meerut. The winner, Gaurav Nehra made the fastest pitch with a speed of 85 miles per hour per/hr to bag the prize money of US$ 50,000 and a golden opportunity to train at Major League Baseball (MLB) Academy in China.
Source: http://apnnews.com/2011/08/31/gaurav...-arm-season-2/
The Million Dollar Arm should really evolve into a Million Dollar Skills contest. Maybe it will, because of MLB's involvement in TMDA. Some of the participants that don't make the final cut may have above average speed and hand/eye coordination. The first two TMDA winners were Javelin Throwers, not Cricketers. Opening up the range of skills would only make the contest more appealing to participants. Any thoughts?
I wonder about all those indian javelin throwers who only throw 80s. Are they amateur javelin throwers? I know india is not good at the javelin but an elite javelin thrower should be able to throw well over 90 right away. american jav thrower breaux greer (90+m thrower) threw high 90s as a HS kid.
I now have my own non commercial blog about training for batspeed and power using my training experience in baseball and track and field.
Rally, Any thoughts on TMDA becoming a Skills Contest? There are plenty of Cricket players in India that possess the basic skills to play baseball.
in cricket you throw with a straight arm (rules prohibit to bend the arm). so the cricket throw is totally different.
I now have my own non commercial blog about training for batspeed and power using my training experience in baseball and track and field.
Rinku Singh has been selected for the World Team in ABL All-Star Game.
Source: http://web.theabl.com.au//news/artic...=.jsp&sid=l595
With a small playing pool the teams are picked on reputation moreso than form.
Having seen him play both this year and last he is throwing strikes more consistently than he was for the Cavalry.
Still 4 IP is hardly stamping a trip to an All Star Game.
Given that it's being broadcast in North America, will you be watching the ABL ASG?
MLB Network. I posted a link in the ABL thread last week...here it is again: http://web.theabl.com.au/news/articl...=.jsp&sid=l595
If there was a bit more notice I would head to Perth to see it.
The last six weeks have been rough for Rinku; 12 ER and 2.38 WHIP in the last 13 Innings of work. This is a step back for him. He will need to make the necessary corrections this spring if he wants to continue his growth or it might be the end of this project for the Pirates.
Here is a recent article on Dinesh Patel:
It just goes to show the challenges MLB has in growing the game in countries with no baseball tradition. And how important it will for Rinku to continue having success.
Speaking of Rinku, he's starting this year again in the Pirates' Low-A league affiliate, the West Virginia Power. He's already pitched four innings in two games, giving up five hits but with no earned runs. He hasn't gotten higher than Low-A ball. But if he can get on track and avoid the meltdowns he had in the ABL after its all-star break--and the one he had down the stretch last season in Charleston--he might be a candidate for a promotion to the Pirates' High-A affiliate in Bradenton, Florida.
2012 West Virginia Power stats so far: 15.2 IP, 2.87 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 14 K.
I understand that Pakistan's rise in Asian baseball was due to the cricketeers hitting, not bowling... I mean pitching!

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On Wednesday, January 18, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that Hall-of-Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer and New York Times' best-selling author, will serve as a Global Cultural Ambassador.
As a Cultural Ambassador, Mr. Abdul-Jabbar will work with young people worldwide and use people-to-people interactions as a means to create opportunities for greater understanding. He'll kick-off those efforts next week in Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to learn more.
"I am excited and honored to serve my country as a Cultural Ambassador for the U.S. Department of State," said Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who has focused his efforts after his NBA career on engaging youth through socially-minded projects and education. "I look forward to meeting with young people all over the world and discussing ways in which we can strengthen our understanding of one another through education, through sports, and through greater cultural understanding."
While in Brazil, Mr. Abdul-Jabbar will lead conversations with young people on the importance of education, racial justice, cultural understanding, and using sports as a means of empowerment. In addition, he will participate in basketball clinics with young people in both cities.
In June 2011, Abdul-Jabbar was honored at the White House by President Barack Obama and received the Lincoln Medal from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. The medal honors Abdul-Jabbar's commitment to education and equality which reflects the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
Stay up-to-date on Kareem Abdul Jabbar's efforts as a Global Cultural Ambassador via @ConnectStateGov on Twitter, and check out additional video from yesterday's announcement here.
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What would Lincoln think of this?
I think Lincoln would think it a disgrace.
Whats the story behind these people and why have they been so badly abused by 2 presidents and the US court system.
This takes diplomacy to all new lows.
Perhaps Kareem Abdul-Jabbar can help them (sarcasm)


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Political science professor urges support of local grassroots efforts to establish peace.
The Barnard Community is saddened by the death of Anna Jacobson Schwartz '34, an acclaimed research economist.
Political science professor to lead institute devoted to the study of the former Soviet Union, East Central Europe and the Balkans.
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Lindsey Murray scored 20 points, while Ashley Ferrell finished with 13 as Harrisburg knocked off Cairo 56-33 in a matinee contest Saturday on the road.
Harrisburg knocked down six 3-pointers on the afternoon as Murray had three, while Alexa Burtis, Kelsey Hobbs, Whitney Younger and Ferell had knocked down a trifecta.
Shelby Boer chipped in with seven points in the starting role, while Devan Jones finished with five. Burtis and Younger each had five points and Hobbs had three.
The Harrisburg girls are at West Frankfort Tuesday night and will play host to Benton Thursday.
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JFK's death a blow in Mass. town
Like most Americans my age, I can recall with clarity the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated, 50 years ago this week.
I was in the sixth grade at St. Ann Grammar School in Gloucester, Mass., just 40 miles from the congressional district that Kennedy represented before becoming one of Massachusetts' U.S. senators and then elected president in 1960.
Probably the most beloved person in our Catholic community was Pope John XXIII, who had died that June. But JFK was a close second, and I knew many older people who knew him when he was a representative and senator, and always called him Jack when they talked about him.
It was a Friday afternoon, brilliant and warm, a November anomaly in northeastern Massachusetts. Sister Mary Cletus was our teacher, a nun I then estimated to be about 100 years old, but who possessed a lightning right cross that Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, would have died for.
Sister Cletus, a member of the ironically named Sisters of Mercy, was called from the room and the usual chaos that made up the lives of 11- and 12-year-olds left on their own ensued. Soon, Sister re-entered the room and said the president had been shot.
Up until that time, the only turmoil in my life had been personal or in sports, watching the futility of the Boston Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots. The national life, politics, for me was that of a young white American of the time: America was always right, always good, the savior of the world against the evil Communists.
The reaction to Sister's announcement was stunned silence. Then Sister Cletus was called out again. This time, there was no horseplay, no laughter. Just silence.
When she returned, she spoke words I'll never forget: "The worst had happened. At least we think it's the worst. The president is dead."
I knew from my years at the school what she meant by "at least we think it's the worst." That we mere mortals might be devastated, but God had the plan. At St. Ann, God always had the plan.
We were released from school early. I don't recall a prayer, a gathering or a calming period. The nuns were stunned. This was a school with just one lay teacher and the principal was a nun and there was no doubt who was in charge. So we left. Most all of us, in a school I now estimate to have enrolled 300 kids in eight grades, lived within walking distance.
So I walked home. I lived about 10 minutes away, no more, from St. Ann.
I got to our place, which was a third-floor walkup over my grandfather's combination diner and grocery. My father was out fishing, his job, on a 10-day trip into the Atlantic. I ran up the three flights of stairs and opened the door and there was my mother, getting her hair done by her friend Geraldine Parisi.
"What are you doing home so early?" my mother asked, probably figuring I was in trouble at school.
She clearly didn't know. The TV and radio were off. So I told her.
She and Gerri began to sob hysterically. They were Massachusetts Catholics. Their idol, their No. 1 guy, Jack, had been gunned down.
It was the first of many hysterical events that long, sad weekend, although only two others now are as clear as Sister Cletus' announcement.
The first was that Friday night, which were often spent in the fall and winter at St. Ann high school basketball games where my uncles Jackie and Tommy were star players, but that night I was at my friend Kenny Sarofeen's house.
We were watching TV, and alleged assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was being roughly led into a Dallas interrogation room when Kenny's father Harold, a bookie I later worked for, came in and screamed "Kill that (bleeping) commie!," and was crying. I had rarely heard an adult male say bleeping, and never saw one cry.
Two days later on Sunday, when Dallas cops were leading Oswald from some place to another, we were watching TV at my grandmother's house, still in shock, when Jack Ruby stepped out from the crowd and shot Oswald dead right on television.
I later sometimes worked with the man who took that famous photograph, Bob Jackson, when I was covering sports for The Gazette Telegraph in Colorado Springs.
A lot of that weekend is a blur, but some is as clear as a mountain spring. Then, Kennedy was a hero to me. Now, he's a flawed historical figure.
But, like so many, I'll never forget Nov. 22, 1963.


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Hunt 1248: CWMU Buck deer
Ingham Peak
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9-1-2014 to 10-31-2014
- Nonresident permits: No
- Resident permits: 11
- Total permits: 11
The Wildlife Board establishes timeframes for hunting on CWMUs. Hunters should expect to hunt at least five days within these timeframes
Type: CWMU
Species: Buck deer
Weapon: Any legal weapon
Ingham Peak
DescriptionThe Ingram Peak Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) is located on the eastside of the Grouse Creek Mountains. The higher elevations are on the west border of the Unit. In the north these elevation start at 7600 feet, they increase to 8500 feet, then back down to 8300 feet before climbing again to Ingram Peak at 8400 feet. In the south these elevations drop to around 7400 feet. Cottonwood Creek is a major west to east drainage in the north. Cottonwood Creek starts at about 7400 feet and flows into Muddy Creek exiting the Unit at around 5300 feet. Another major drainage is Birch Creek. It starts at 7900 feet elevation and exits the Unit at 5300 feet. Little Birch Creek is similar, beginning at 7500 feet and exiting at 5300 feet. The eastside of the Unit has much more relief that the westside. The most common elevation is 5400 feet but ranges from 5100 feet to 8500 feet with an elevation difference of 3400 feet. Forty-nine percent (49%) of the CWMU elevation ranges between 5700 feet and 7700 feet an elevation difference of 2000 feet.
The most dominate land cover type on the Ingham Peak Cooperative Wildlife Managemet Unit (CWMU) is Inter-Mountain Basins Big Sagebrush Shrubland (48). This is followed by another Sagebrush dominated land cover type, Inter-Mountain Basins Montane Sagebrush Steppe (62). Great Basin Xeric Mixed Sagebrush Shrubland (49) also adds to the Sagebrush character of the Unit. Great Basins Pinyon-Juniper (37), Agriculture (114), and Inter-Mountain Basins Semi-Desert Grassland (76) adds patches at certain locations on the Unit.
One of the Ingham Peak Cooperative Wildlife Mangement Unit (CWMU) nearest weather stations, GROUSE CREEK (423486), is about 11.2 km west from the west edge of the CWMU. GROUSE CREEK has forty-nine (49) years of records, 1959 - 2008. During the FALL (September, October and November) the average precipitation is 2.25 inches, but it can be as high as 4.42 inches or as low as 0.60 inches. During the 91-day FALL period, 16 days will experience greater than or equal to 0.01 inch of precipitation, 7 days of greater than or equal to 0.10 inch, or 1 day of the greater than or equal to 0.50 inch of precipitation. Snowfall during the FALL averages 3.6 inches but can be as high as 21.0 inches. FALL temperature at GROUSE CREEK averages 46.0 degrees F. but can be as high as 97.0 degrees F. or as low as -12.0 degrees F. During the FALL, 54 days will be below freezing (32 degrees F.) and 1 day above 90 degrees F. This map is provided for general reference only and does not constitute a legal hunt boundary. The Division does not guarantee access to any private or public land. Hunt unit boundaries may include private property or other excluded areas.
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Emmy season is underway! For the next week, Emmy voters will be checking off names and shows they think are worthy of getting a nomination come July 18. We at TVGuide.com have a few selections in mind ourselves. Next up: our dream ballot for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
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Today at The Imaginative Conservative, Fr. Dwight Longenecker, in an excerpt from his recent book, bemoans what he sees as "The Spoiling of America." While sympathetic to his support for self-discipline, I find his analysis of our consumer culture to be myopic. He writes,
Without even thinking about it we have gotten used to having it our way. Because excellent customer service is ubiquitous we believe it must be part of the natural order. The service in the restaurant is always friendly, efficient and courteous to a fault. The menus are perfectly written and professionally designed not only to inform, but to whet the appetite in a pleasing way. The re-fills on your drink are free, the food is tasty and reasonably priced, the decor is interesting and the ambiance carefully constructed. Is there a complaint? The footman-server will take the blame, the butler-manager will offer you a free dessert and quietly slip you a gift card to soften the price of your next visit as the porter opens the door.
The same delightful experience awaits you at the big box hardware store, the supermarket, the appliances store and every other major chain. Indeed, even the doctors, nurses and dentists have been trained in customer care. Communications with the customer are superb. You will receive thank you emails and polite enquiries about your experience. If you fill in a questionnaire you might win a free vacation or a hamper of other goodies. Pampering you further is not a nuisance. It becomes an exciting little game in which you might win a prize, for remember the customer is king and Everyman in America must be coddled and cuddled in one big Fantasyland where everything is wonderful all the time and everybody is always happy.
Longenecker reasons that we become addicted to fleeting pleasures and that this consumerist mentality has even corrupted religion. He continues, (more…)


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Alan Rabinowitz tells Krista many stories about the debilitating aspects of stuttering during his childhood and how that informs the man he is today. But, during a poignant moment, he also shares an experience about a life-changing encounter with Dawi, the leader of the Taron people. Situated in the remote border region between Burma and Tibet, the Taron are a "pure-blood" race of Mongoloid pygmies on the verge of self-imposed extinction.
Dawi and Alan Rabinowitz couldn't communicate easily, but somehow managed to connect. As you'll hear in the video above, Dawi asks him about his family and then says:
"You act like a man who still has this deep, deep hole inside of him."
I think most of us can relate on so many levels. We all have doubts and vacillations. And, sometimes it takes a complete outsider, a stranger, to see the "deep, deep hole" existing within ourselves. Within both men, this hole exists. And, through that common bond, the bounty of Alan Rabinowitz's friendship with Dawi helps him change his own life.


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As a doctor in family practice in Tupelo, Mississippi, Dr. Marcus Ueltschey '95 participated in several short-term medical missions coordinated through Peru Mission, an organization working to plant churches and build Christian communities in Trujillo, Peru.
Some eight years ago, Peru Mission established a clinic in the Wichanzao neighborhood of Trujillo. In 2010, the organization asked for Dr. Ueltschey's assistance in locating an American doctor who could spend at least one year in Peru providing medical care for residents of the neighborhood and managing the clinic as it grew. Dr. Ueltschey searched for the ideal doctor with no luck. Then, after much prayer and discussion with his wife, Whitney, he decided to accept the position himself.
In October of 2010, following three months of intensive Spanish language school, Dr. and Mrs. Ueltschey and their four children relocated to Trujillo, where Dr. Ueltschey serves as head doctor and administrator of the Consultorio Medico Pastoral.
"We are a full service, outpatient clinic," Dr. Ueltschey explains. "We see about 30 patients per day, ranging in age from newborn babies to folks over 100 years old, all with a range of illnesses and health concerns."
The Consultorio Medico Pastoral staff includes 13 full-time medical personnel and technicians and a number of rotating volunteers, including doctors, nurses, and dentists who visit from the United States and other countries on short-term and long-term missions. The clinic includes a dental office and a laboratory where basic lab work is performed onsite.
In addition to treating patients and supervising the clinic staff, Dr. Ueltschey is responsible for assessing the clinic's ongoing operation, determining priority needs, then finding a way to generate the funds needed to meet them. In May 2011, Dr. Ueltschey was eagerly anticipating the arrival of the clinic's first sonogram machine, and was pondering the possibility of acquiring an X-ray machine – an easy purchase in a United States hospital, but a significant investment for the Wichanzao clinic.
"The biggest frustration about working here is seeing patients with illnesses and conditions that are easily diagnosed and could be easily treated, then not being able to treat them due to lack of funding," Dr. Ueltschey says. "Our greatest challenge is not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of resources for the proper medicine or equipment."
The clinic charges its patients modest fees for healthcare services. A general clinic visit would run a patient about $2.50 in U.S. dollars. An EKG comes in at $5.00, a dental exam about $1.00. Those fees allow the clinic to pay salaries and other day-to-day expenses, but most capital improvements – including that new sonogram machine – are covered through donations from the United States.
"The goal is to have the clinic become an entirely self-supporting ministry," Dr. Ueltschey says. "It's also our hope that when my time here ends in 2012, Christian, Peruvian physicians will continue to move the clinic forward. It would be great if another American doctor could come, but even better if that's not necessary."
Consultorio Medico Pastoral has earned the confidence of the people of Wichanzao and has become a vital part of the community. In the first three months of 2010, the clinic logged approximately 1,000 patient visits; in the first three months of 2011, that number jumped to 1,400.
In addition to seeing patients at the clinic, Dr. Ueltschey and his staff conduct regular medical campaigns in outlying areas. Staff members travel to impoverished neighborhoods and squatter's camps on the outskirts of Trujillo, set up makeshift treatment areas, then go door to door to announce they are seeing patients. A recent campaign in the community of Clementina attracted patients of all ages, including many families with small children.
"The people are a little nervous at first," Dr. Uelschey says. "It's a new experience for them and it can be frightening. Sometimes there's a little skepticism that we're here to try to get something from them rather than just to share and to give. But once the church is established in the area, it becomes a lot easier because they realize there is no other motive. We are simply brothers in Christ who want to help them with their health conditions.
"That's the ultimate reason we're here – to show them the love of Christ," Dr. Ueltschey continues. "There are so many challenges in a medical mission like this one, but the biggest reward is seeing the integration of taking care of people's physical heath and taking care of their spiritual health. Medicine is limited. People will get sick again. But the spiritual change is eternal."


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Watching scUM vs. IU, sort of rooting for scUM. IU loss = Bucks get a piece of the league title. I am rationalizing it by saying that I am not rooting for scUM to win, but for IU to lose.
I really can't even call it rooting. It is more watching the game, passively while hoping one team loses.


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The snow falls softly, in soft vertical lines, outside my window.� That is a rarity for coastal New England where snow hardly ever falls gently, landing quietly on the grass and covering the bare spots in the garden.� Instead, snow is likely to blow in wild, horizontally gusts, piling up in drifts, leaving some spots in the garden stark naked, bending and snapping the leafless lilacs.� Sometimes, it finds tiny cracks in the attic, rattles the windows, and whips up the ocean into fierce waves.� A snowfall around here is not often peaceful, that is until after the storm, when by contrast a stillness falls over everything, the Currier & Ives view.
But today is different.� Our little village held its annual tree-lighting ceremony last night.� The merchants have decked out their shops and are welcoming everyone hot cider and cocoa and cookies.� Artist display their watercolors and oils; craftspeople display their holiday ornaments and handknit scarves and mittens.� Lobstermen welcome Santa at the dock and parade him and the Mrs. through the streets.�� I'm about to walk into that magical setting where carolers sing on every corner, snowflakes tickling their tongues.
When the sun goes down and the streets are lit like a fairytale, I'll slowly walk home to prepare dinner.� There are some nice fat sweet potatoes waiting to go into the oven and fill the house with the aromas of a winter night.� I have a pork tender waiting in the meat drawer.� I'll butterfly it, then stuff and roast.� I'll just use whatever I find in the fridge, maybe some gouda cheese and roasted red peppers from a jar.� Or maybe I'll add some chopped apples, celery, and walnuts to one of those bags of stuffing mix that I overbought for a 30 pound turkey last week.� Then I'll roll and tie it, anoint the outside with olive oil and roast until the cheese is all melt-y or the stuffing is poking out the ends and all caramelized (and of course the temperature is 160F).� Maybe we'll light a fire in the fireplace and move the coffee table in front of it.� I'll spare myself baking and pick up a chocolate cake at a specialty store.� It's a good day to celebrate.
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How Long Is Long Enough?
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I've heard conflicting information about long training runs for a 100-miler. Some feel that seven-plus hours or ...
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I've heard conflicting information about long training runs for a 100-miler. Some feel that seven-plus hours or 40- to 50-mile training runs are essential. Others say you don't need more than four hours or 30 miles. For me, the benefits of longer runs seem to be attained at 30 miles and anything more just breaks down my body and leads to injury. What is your advice?
—Tim Long, Boulder, CO
If you read any marathon training book, you'll see most programs don't even have you break the 20-mile barrier in preparation for the 26.2-mile distance. Many recommend 18 miles as the longest long run. The logic behind a plan like this is that you receive diminishing returns as you get too close to race distance.
In training for a 100-miler, you could run 50 miles as a long run, but how long would it take to properly recover? Is the increased risk of injury worth the extra miles or time on your feet? How long is long enough is personal to the individual athlete. Someone who has just started running ultras with the goal of just finishing cannot, of course, handle the same long run distance as an experienced veteran.
But Karl Meltzer, who has thousands of miles under his belt and won more 100 milers than anyone, ever, is also a coach and a fan of quality over quantity. He says, "I don't schedule runs longer than 20 miles when training for any 100-miler. I feel it's too hard to recover in one evening to have an effective run the following day." In short he favors building a mileage base with consistency over doing super-long runs to get "closer" to the 100-mile distance.
Ultimately if you have gradually extended your long run without injury, cranking out 30 or 40 miles could be the challenge you need, but not if it takes two weeks to recover.


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I'm experimenting with a low-tech storage method using a humidification technique I learned from people who grow mushrooms indoors. I bought a huge, lidded bucket made of food-grade plastic from a beer-brewing supply house and filled up the bottom 3 inches or so with wet perlite. Perlite is a gardening soil material, basically a type of volcanic mineral that is very porous and wicks moisture into the air very effectively. It is cheap. On top of the perlite, I placed a bunch of ceramic items that I'm not using, and then piled up puerh cakes on top of that until the bucket was full. At the top, I put a small, digital device that measures temperature and humidity, and I sealed the lid over the top of the bucket. There is a small hole in the lid, but I've plugged it with a broken bit of cork from a wine bottle. Then I set up a small, office-type space heater about 1 foot away, aimed at the bucket, on the low setting. This setup was very inexpensive, and very easy to make. I did this about 2 weeks ago, and upon opening up the bucket and checking on things, the temperature read 82 degrees farenheit, with humidity at 84%. There was no condensation visible on the sides of the bucket, but that would probably be something to watch out for. The fragrance coming out of the bucket, when opened, was very strong and smelled good to me.
I know I'll have to add more water at some point, but for now I think I'm going to just sort of check on it once every week or two.


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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Starry Kitchen
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Very cool blog. Love this Starry Place and how it got started. Nice photos too.ReplyDelete
Thanks! I appreciate it! Starry Kitchen's great.ReplyDelete
I'm finally going to Starry Kitchen tonight since I can never make it there for lunch. I love the SK crew, as I tried their food from their supper club days. Good times!ReplyDelete
Yum! I can't wait to try Starry Kitchen once their dinner service starts! They've been taunting me with their lunch-only hours for months!ReplyDelete
I need to make a trip to Starry Kitchen, the next time I am in LA. I hear so much about them. Nice blog!ReplyDelete
@ThirstyPig Thanks! Also, now you can try Starry Kitchen for lunch or dinner (on Thursdays and Fridays)!ReplyDelete
I think they listened to you because today's slaw was extra peppery!ReplyDelete
Very Nice blog. The pictures are so delicious. Thanks for the sharing.ReplyDelete
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (404 votes).
In short: friendly well organised excellent valueIn full: Everything was perfect, even the weather! Very frequent water stations, excellent goody bag & very friendly runners. I will be back & will bring others with me. Date of review: September 16, 2014
In short: Great organisation, route, marshaling & support - super race and generous goody bagDate of review: September 12, 2014
In short: Excellent.In full: A good up and down course with plenty of climbs and real character.The marshals were superb, the scenery pretty and the organisation totally flawless.Hot and sunny on the day but we had regular water stations with even smiling tots handing out bottles and cheering runners on!All in all a complete triumph and a genuine feelgood race.Date of review: September 11, 2014
In short: Well Organised with good goody bagDate of review: September 10, 2014
In short: Fabulously organised eventIn full: First time I have done this race but won't be the last. The organisation was excellent from start to finish with marshals everywhere, loads of drink stations and lovely cakes for sale at the end. £17 was excellent value especially as we received a nice bag pack, goody bag and excellent high qualtity training shirt. I did this as part of my training for Bournemouth a Marathon in 4 weeks and I can definitely recommend it to anyone doing an autumn marathon who need a challenging course to run on but not worried about failing to get a pb.Date of review: September 8, 2014
In short: A nice little challengeIn full: A fantastic event put on by Kenilworth Runners. Some challenging little inclines in places but nothing serious. Organization and marshalling was brilliant with water stations aplenty. The bag drop was faultless too!Date of review: September 8, 2014
In short: Great race of just the right size - excellent orgaisation In full: Registration went smoothly - no queues for number/chip pickup. Excellent course with just enough undulation, and well-marshalled all round. Great shirt, lovely weather (bit hot actually). Would have liked water bottles with drinking tops on, but otherwise excellent.Date of review: September 8, 2014
In short: one of the best halfs on the circuitIn full: My fifth time running it (injury stopped me running it last year)I had forgotten how challenging the course is and a slight injury niggle stopped a personal best. Lots of uphill but does not drag on for long before a nice down section. Without doubt the organisation of this race is probably the best I have ever come across. Well organised, loads of loos, supportive friendly and really welcoming from start to finish. Nice goody bag and cakes at the end. Excellent quality field but loads of first timers. A must do event Date of review: September 8, 2014
In short: Impeccable organisation, undulating countryside raceIn full: Very efficient registration, plenty of loos at the start, lovely course out in the countryside and an amazing goody bag and post race facilities. Looking forward to running next year alreadyDate of review: September 8, 2014
In short: A great raceIn full: Superb organisation and excellent support makes this one of the best races in the calendar. Date of review: September 8, 2014
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Degenerative Myelopathy natural treatment with recommended remedies for your dog provided by certified Master Herbalist Philip Reich and certified Canine Nutritionist Maria Reich. Philip and Maria specialize in medical herbalism and nutrition for animals with conditions like degenerative myelopathy. We approach this situation in a holistic manner with the main priority being the health and safety of your animal.
We deal with problems like Degenerative Myelopathy frequently with numerous clients from all over the country. Our experience with issues like this has helped us become one of the few places people can go for answers to help solve tough issues with their dogs and cats. We have helped hundreds of animals just like yours - it is what we do! See what others have to say about us by reading some of The Pet Health and Nutrition Center Testimonials. Feel free to contact us by email if you have any questions or just use our toll free number 888-683-3339 during normal business hours. We provide free telephone consultations and are here to help!
I. Degenerative Myelopathy Educational Video
II. What is Degenerative Myelopathy?
Myelopathy is a disease of the spinal cord. It is often referred to as Degenerative Myelopathy because the condition is slowly progressive. It is an adult onset spinal cord disorder that affects dogs and is similar to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease in humans.
This condition is believed to be caused by changes in the spinal cord, including damage to the surrounding myelin sheath, that is important to nerve transmission from the brain down the spinal cord. Damage to this nerve communication results in messages from the brain not traveling down the spinal cord to the rest of the body as they should.
When Does it Typically Occur?
Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive disease that comes on slowly. The disease typically begins to display between 5 and 14 years of age. It does not come on suddenly, so if there is a sudden onset of symptoms that mimic those of Degenerative Myelopathy then other disorders such as disk disease, disk herniation, spinal cord tumors, and FCE (a "stroke" in the spinal cord) should be investigated by a competent veterinary practitioner.
What are the Symptoms?
Initial symptoms include loss of coordination in rear limbs, wobbling when walking, rear feet knuckling under and/or dragging. Very often a clear sign is when the rear nails start to become very worn. A quick test you can perform at home is to gently bend a rear paw under so the knuckles are on the ground and see if your dog quickly readjusts his foot so the pad is back on the ground. Dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy will often not realize the paw is knuckled under or be very slow to set the paw properly on the ground.As the disease progresses, the limbs become weak and the dog begins to buckle and has difficulty standing. The weakness gets progressively worse until the dog is unable to walk. The clinical course can range from 6 months to 1 year before dogs become paraplegic. If signs progress for a longer period of time, loss of urinary and fecal continence may occur and eventually weakness will develop in the front limbs. Another key feature of Degenerative Myelopathy is that it is not a painful disease because of the loss of nerve transmission.
In What Breeds is Degenerative Myelopathy Most Common?
The disease is most common in several breeds including German Shepherds, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Boxers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Wire Fox Terriers and Standard Poodles. Other breeds predisposed to Degenerative Myelopathy include American Eskimos, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Borzois, Golden Retrievers, Great Pyrenees, Kerry Blue Terriers, Pugs, Shetland Sheepdogs and Wheaten Terriers. Even mixed breed dogs can be susceptible with both sexes of all breeds being equally affected by this condition.
DNA Testing for Degenerative Myelopathy
A DNA test exists, available through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) that can clearly identify dogs that are clear of Degenerative Myelopathy; those who are carriers; and those who are at much higher risk for developing Degenerative Myelopathy. However, even those dogs whose results show that they are at higher risk for developing Degenerative Myelopathy may not develop the disease. The test does does not diagnose Degenerative Myelopathy, it only identifies the presence of normal or mutated genes. One version, for dogs who are suspected of having Degenerative Myelopathy, requires a blood sample be submitted by your veterinarian, while the other requires a simple cheek swab and can be performed at home. Nevertheless, it is recommend having the test performed and submitted in consultation with your veterinarian.
III. Causes of Degenerative Myelopathy
While the majority of medical practitioners feel this degenerative condition is primarily related to genetic predisposition and write it off as having no known cure, others feel very differently. Knowledgeable holistic veterinarians suspect that Degenerative Myelopathy is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's own defenses (antibodies) attack the body's own proteins (spinal cord protein). Even though there may be a genetic predisposition in some animals, a primary suspected cause is vaccinations. This is because vaccinated animals have higher levels of autoantibodies, the antibodies responsible for autoimmune conditions, circulating in their blood stream. Over-exposure to toxins from repeated vaccinations, food or the environment can also be contributing factors.
Other possible causes of myelopathy symptoms include damage to disks, spinal misalignment, spinal tumor or even hypothyroidism. These other possible causes should be investigated by a competent holistic veterinarian or, better yet, a canine chiropractor. A typical allopathic veterinarian may just write these symptoms off as Degenerative Myelopathy and tell you there is nothing you can do.
IV. Standard Veterinary Medicine Approach
In standard western veterinarian medicine the procedure would be to attempt to reduce inflammation by using corticosteroids or NSAIDs, neither of which are effective treatments for this condition. Antioxidants may be recommended and this is a good idea. However, synthetic, isolated vitamins and minerals are typically used. The body treats synthetic chemicals typically found in most multivitamin supplements more like drugs, causing the liver and kidneys more work only to have the majority end up being eliminated in the urine. We feel that the best way to feed a body is with whole foods that are easily recognized and metabolized by the body often resulting in dramatic healing results.
V. Holistic Natural Protocol Goal
The goal of our natural protocol is to stop the degenerative process that is occurring in your animals' body and to provide the body with what it needs to heal and repair itself. At the same time in a holistic fashion, we want to remove any contributing factors whether these are in your pet's diet, environment or occur during veterinary visits. Since we do not necessarily know the root cause(s) of this degenerative condition in your particular animal, we do know from our research and experience what are the primary culprits.
We don't recommend pharmaceutical drugs (unless as a last resort when the comfort of your animal is the primary consideration) that primarily serve to cover up symptoms and can have damaging short and long-term side effects sometimes worse than the condition itself, but instead we focus on nutrients from real food, healthy natural supplements and other supportive care that can provide your animal with what their body needs to repair itself and grow stronger.
Whether the nutrition is in the form of food, herbs or supplements such as antioxidants, enzymes or probiotics, these natural substances provide the body with powerful nutrition and thus the increased ability to rebalance and heal itself. You will notice from our product selection that we focus on natural, organic, whole foods, not isolated synthetic vitamins and minerals found on most other websites. At The Pet Health and Nutrition Center we focus on true healing (when possible and in line with the genetics, age and vitality of your animal), not gimmicks, and we have hundreds of loyal clients that build our business primarily on word of mouth to prove it!
VI. Holistic Natural Degenerative Myelopathy Protocol
Core Recommendations Suggested products are included in the Core Degenerative Myelopathy Package found below.
Our "Core Recommendations" form the backbone of our Natural Degenerative Myelopathy Protocol. They consist of the supplement recommendations we feel are the most important to provide to your animal companion for this condition. They are displayed individually or as a package at the bottom of this page along with other helpful products from which you may make additional selections. Pet foods can be purchased at your finer, local pet stores. As always, we are here to help and you may contact us by phone or email if you need more individualized attention.
Core Recommendation #1 - Daily Multi Plus for Dogs and Cats
This special product was formulated with natural and organic whole foods to form the foundation of an animals' nutritional needs. Combined with a high-quality diet it provides the enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, glandular support, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients needed to support the body's daily maintenance and repair needs for healthy aging. In this formula you will find all of the A, B, E and C vitamins recommended by the veterinarian community - only in an organic, whole food form!
Our Daily Multi Complete provides the widest range and highest quantities of digestive enzymes, probiotics and whole food prebiotics available in one supplement to support proper digestion and a healthy digestive tract. In conditions like Degenerative Myelopathy it is extremely important that the food provided to your companion is easily and quickly digested. The digestive process can require an enormous amount of energy from the body. The energy put into digestion is taken away from that which could be providing healing and repair that would help your companion get better. This is not where you want your animal's body to have to divert its resources at this critical time.
In addition, our Daily Multi provides a full spectrum of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These nutrients are critically important for all animals and even more so for animals suffering with imbalances. Tissue damage is one of the consequences of Degenerative Myelopathy and it produces free radicals. These molecules create oxidative stress leading to inflammation and DNA damage resulting in chronic disease. The body always benefits from antioxidants, but in the case of Degenerative Myelopathy, the need is many times greater. The body can more easily utilize nutrients that it can recognize, and these are best obtained from organic, whole foods. Isolated synthetic vitamins and minerals have more of a drug effect on the body and place undue stress on the liver and kidneys, only for the majority to be excreted in the urine without being utilized. We feel that one of the reasons why so many veterinarians rely on medications to treat diseases like Degenerative Myelopathy, or feel that there is nothing they can do for your dog, is because they lack understanding of the powerful healing effects of whole foods or access to the types of supplements we offer on our website.
Did you know…
Much, if not all, of the ascorbic acid we see today is a synthetic form, 80% of which is manufactured in China. In addition, ascorbic acid makes up only a small percentage of the entire natural vitamin C complex! Studies have shown 500mg of synthetic vitamin C has actually promoted free radical damage to DNA, whereas natural vitamin C present in foods acts as a protective antioxidant!
Core Recommendation #2 - Myelin Sheath
During the degenerative process of Degenerative Myelopathy the myelin sheath surrounding the spinal cord is broken down. This occurs in what is suspected to be an autoimmune reaction as the body's own antibodies attack and destroy the proteins in the myelin. As the process continues the animal goes from bad to worse as it becomes more difficult for the neural impulses to travel down the spinal cord to the animal's hindquarters. This Myelin Sheath glandular contains proteins believed to be important in the process of myelination, which is the production of myelin. This is exactly what we are looking for to counter the demyelination, or destruction of myelin, that occurs with Degenerative Myelopathy.
Core Recommendation #3 - Nerve Tonic
Since the damage from Degenerative Myelopathy targets the nervous system, a Nerve Tonic can be very beneficial. This organic, herbal supplement contains St. John's Wort, an herb renowned for its ability to rebuild damaged nerves. This supplement also contains nerve tonics like skullcap, oat straw and gotu kola as well as licorice root, an herb prized in herbal medicine for its ability to reduce inflammation and balance the immune system. This wonderful herbal supplement was formulated by a certified Master Herbalist and is a strong weapon against the debilitation of Degenerative Myelopathy.
Core Recommendation #4 - Immune Balance
Degenerative Myelopathy is an autoimmune condition in which the body's white blood cells attack its own tissue. There is existing research that indicates herbs that are beneficial for this type of condition and newer research that shows a constituent in hydrangea root that can halt the progress of autoimmune conditions. We have provided these herbs that are highly recommended for a condition like Degenerative Myelopathy in this formula.
Highly Recommended
Whole Food Nutrition
With a degenerative condition like Degenerative Myelopathy, in which the body needs the highest value nutrition possible to provide the body with what it needs for healing, we highly recommend a raw food diet. Raw food is how carnivores, like canines and felines, have evolved to eat and they do best on a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. This is, unfortunately, the opposite of how most pets are fed since the majority of commercial diets are low protein with 50% or more carbohydrates.
In addition, kibble diets are harder for an animal to digest and this is the last thing your pet needs at this point. Since proteins are being broken down in the autoimmune process (many believe Degenerative Myelopathy is an autoimmune condition) and there is usually muscle wasting that accompanies this disease process, without the right nutrition that is easily digested, absorbed and metabolized your animal will have a more difficult time getting better. If a raw food diet is not your cup of tea, the next best thing would be a cooked, whole food diet. There are now many quality premixes to choose from to which you can add your own raw or cooked meat. For more information read our article How to Feed Your Dog that can be found in our Education section.
BioPreparation Microalgae Formula
This special blend of four unique algae was developed by a Russian Scientist, Dr. Michael Kiriac after decades of research. It is grown in controlled hydroponic conditions so it is the purest microalgae supplement on the planet. Its thousand of nutrients are so bioavailable they do not have to be digested, they easily pass through the digestive tract and feed cells on a cellular level. BioPreparation can cross the blood brain barrier to feed the brain, support the hypothalamus to help balance the entire endocrine system and even cross the blood retinal barrier to nurture the eyes. We have had outstanding success with this product and it is highly recommended. Select the F3+ Forte for this condition.
Our Elk Velvet Antler contains all the nutrients necessary for joint health and repair in one whole food product. But the most important nutrients for those suffering with a degenerative disease are the IGF and EGF growth factors that help to repair damaged tissue and maintain/increase lean muscle mass. Highly recommended.
Reducing inflammation is important with Degenerative Myelopathy to reduce damage to the nerve cells that occurs during the autoimmune process of demyelination. However, it should be done in a way that will benefit the immune system, not fight it and suppress it as do steroids and NSAIDs. Suppressing the immune system with drugs is unhealthy and dangerous with not only potentially severe side effects but the greater possibility of cancer and other serious disease in the future. Using Systemic Enzymes between meals on an empty stomach allows these enzymes to enter the blood stream where they eliminate waste and harmful proteins to reduce inflammation and balance the immune system.
Other Recommendations
Omega 3 fatty acids are renowned for their anti-inflammatory benefits. They are particularly important to brain health because lipids, such as omega 3's, comprise a significant portion of this organ. One recent study found that aging humans who consumed more omega-3s had increased gray matter brain tissue volume and development. Omega 3's not only support brain cell structure, but they increase the production of vital neurotransmitters which could benefit those animals suffering with Degenerative Myelopathy.
This unique supplement contains organic, freeze-dried Aloe vera to reduce inflammation and heal tissue damage (especially in the digestive tract from the overuse of NSAID's and steroids like prednisone), a cold-processed whey protein isolate for its ability to support tissue growth and lean muscle mass and its content of glutamine (a nutrient important to digestive tract repair), along with high-quality colostrum that contains proline-rich polypeptides that help to regulate inflammation and growth factors needed to regenerate damaged tissue.
Exercise and Other Complimentary Approaches
Weight bearing exercise is very important for dogs suffering with Degenerative Myelopathy. By exercising your dog you will help to maintain or potentially increase lean muscle mass. This will extend the time for which your dog is mobile. Exercise also acts to benefit the lymphatic system helping the body to eliminate metabolic waste.
In a study conducted at the University of Berne in Switzerland, researchers determined that dogs who received intensive physical rehabilitation survived longer than dogs who received moderate or no physiotherapy. Their results also demonstrated that dogs who received physical rehabilitation remained ambulatory longer than dogs who did not receive treatment. It is important not to overdo these exercise sessions. Smaller more frequent sessions may be better than one longer, more demanding one.
Chiropractic and acupuncture treatments can be beneficial in maintaining an animal's spinal alignment and increasing energy flow, blood flow and nutrient supply to tissue in the rear of the body.
If your animal's condition deteriorates there is equipment designed to assist your canine's mobility. There are booties to protect back paws that may drag and become irritated, slings to assist you in helping your dog as well as devices with wheels to more directly help your companion maintain his own mobility.
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This is a video of Karma one of our Degenerative Myelopathy clients. Her parents are thrilled with her progress and have sent this heart warming video to us. Karma was unable to walk a short time ago. In the video you can hear her mom talking about her medicine. What she is referring to is our Degenerative Myelopathy protocol. We can not promise results like this for every dog but we have experienced tremendous success with the majority of the dogs following our holistic DM protocol.


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See, if Dylan wrote "Bip Bop," ROLLING STONE would have had at least five writers falling all over themselves expounding on it's simplistic, minimalistic brilliance! (actually, I remember hearing an interview with Paul a little after he had done WILD LIFE, and he pretty much said the quick-and-done sessions were inspired by ol' Zimmy, who tended to record quickly, with not too many takes).
Speaking of minimalism...what if Paul had written "My Mummy's Dead" instead of John? He had every right to that sentiment as John did...perhaps moreso, because he didn't have an Auntie Mimi to protect him under her wing...although, I guess old James was a pretty stable influence on Paul. Anyway, what would the McCartney hating scribblers have said about THAT one?


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Today was a freaky good day at work in the McFadden tasting room, and then at home. Busy as hell, but spread out perfectly, allowing me to keep up on hand washing and buffing wine glasses. Two wine club sign ups. A friend of Guinness, my boss, will likely be making Coro release party dinner reservations for himself and his wife. Lots of wine and meat sold in advance of the Memorial Day weekend.
All that's just good.
Freaky good is a 14.29% pay raise. Freaky good is getting another six-month marketing job. Freaky good is getting an expense paid invite to fly to Hawaii and stay at a resort for six days with three days of work to do. Like three bolts of lightning, all that happened. Today was freaky good.
As much as one wall in my house is screaming for a big screen TV, I think I'll be putting the extra money toward a new-to-me used car with fewer miles and much better gas mileage. Heck, the money I save on gas might just pay for a big screen TV before too long.
I got a huge resupply of meat, wine, olive oil, herbs, wild rice and employee pay checks right at closing which kept me over an extra hour late making sure things got put away, but as I got the raise with the resupply, it was all good. That, and we really needed the resupply before tomorrow.
Tomorrow is going to be really busy with lots more people stopping in to get set with wine and food from our farm for the long weekend.
I went to dinner at Sho Ka Wah Casino in Hopland tonight. Sho Ka Wah has partnered with several area lodging and winery tasting rooms to offer their guests greater value to their Player's Club membership. We'll soon be a featured winery at Sho Ka Wah, so I wanted to see what that actually meant.
First, the food was terrific. I had Prime Rib ($7.77 on Thursday for Player's Club members, and the membership card is free). The meat was perfectly done, and I ordered mine with salad, baked potato, and grilled garlic green beans. I also had a $5 glass of Gold Medal winning Merlot made from Mendocino County grapes by my Hopland winery neighbor, and friends, at Weibel.
There were several tables enjoying wine with dinner, which was heartening to see.
The promotional efforts for a featured winery by Sho Ka Wah were impressive, with large signage, prominent placement on the wine list, and laminated full color table cards suggesting glasses or bottles of wines from the featured winery.
I'm working a wine event in San Francisco on June 11, Taste of Mendocino (#TOM12 for you twitterers). Wineries, breweries, farmers, crafters, artists, and entertainers bring much of what makes Mendocino County amazing and presents it in the city for the trade, press, and general public to experience.
Taste of Mendocino leads to lots of great press, sales, and subsequent visits for the participants.
Last year Guinness poured at Taste of Mendocino with his daughter who lives in San Francisco, Anne-Fontaine. This year, something came up, so I'm doing the pouring.
Guinness told me today that he'll be loaning me a farm vehicle to drive to San Francisco as my van has more miles than it takes to go to the moon and is missing on two of six cylinders, which results in a less than optimum ride and atrocious mileage.
Did I mention things are going freaky good today?
Tomorrow morning, I get cable TV installed at my new apartment. Tomorrow afternoon, I head into work before escaping with all three days of a three-day weekend off. Tomorrow evening, I have a good friend coming from Santa Rosa with a dresser and mirror for me and we'll have wine and dinner in my new place.
I think my son intends to have a friend stay over tomorrow night, so dinner may be unfancy and easy: pizza, but good pizza. Pizza made better by wine for the adults and better by soda for the teens.
Wineries I have to mention soon because I forgot them in a recent post of some of my favorites: Testa Vineyards in Calpella, Sonoma-Cutrer in Santa Rosa (they say Windsor, but whatev), Topel with vineyard in Hopland and tasting room in Healdsburg, Toad Hollow in Healdsburg, and Keller Estates in Petaluma.
Also coming soon-ish will be actual wine reviews when I taste seven rosé wines in seven days. The lucky seven include
2010 Testa Vineyards Rosé of Carignane – Mendocino,
2010 Monte Volpe (Graziano) Sangiovese Rosato – Mendocino,
2009 Cesar Toxqui Cellars Rosé (of Zinfandel) – Mendocino,
2010 Muscardini Rosato di Sangiovese – Monte Rosso Vineyard,
2011 Toad Hollow Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir – Sonoma County,
2011 V. Sattui Winery North Coast Rosé, and
2010 Chimney Rock Rosé of Cabernet Franc – Stags Leap District Napa Valley.
3 purchased, 2 gifts, and 2 samples sent to me by folks hoping for a review. I also know that "lucky seven" wines was a bit of lazy writing, wines aren't lucky, but I wanted to write lucky seven and fortune is smiling on me today, and will likely continue to do so, if for no other reason than I'll be enjoying these wines very soon.
Get out of your house this three-day weekend and visit a winery tasting room near where you live. Find a wine you genuinely like and buy it. If you don't find a wine you love, hurray, you've saved yourself from buying a bottle untasted at Costco that you wouldn't have loved. If the person pouring wines for you educates and entertains, if they do a really good job, throw them a tip. Trust me, they'll appreciate it.
Oh, and just because you didn't like Chardonnay, don't assume they are all the same – they aren't. Try every wine you can. If you like it, great. If you love it, better, buy it. If you don't love it, pour the remainder in the bucket provided. No one likes everything, but you should at least try wines being offered. Today, I poured Riesling for someone who "hates" Riesling and of course they bought two bottles of it. Why? Because not all Rieslings are the same. Oh, and because today was a freaky good day.


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10 Top Twitter Users From Barack to Bieber
Compared with Facebook, Twitter's still a little niche service. It didn't go buy Instagram earlier this year, it didn't throw Zynga
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Traffic for Twitter's top users is on the grow as well. In May 2011, Lady Gaga became the first Twitter user to reach 10 million followers Since then, 29 other brands and people joined her ranks. Since August, Instagram, Twitter en español, Adele, Snoop Dogg, Demetria Lovato and Miley Cyrus all eclipsed the 10-million-follower mark. Women dominate the list, accounting for 16 of the Top 30 seven of the top 10. Only four brands -- YouTube, Twitter, Twitter en español and Instagram -- have more than 10 million followers.
To give you some idea of just how large Twitter's Top 1% are living these days, here are the Top 10 Twitter users according to follower numbers compiled by MediaBistro:


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12 Top Trail-Running Clubs - Page 3
4. Trailhead Running
Austin, TX
Photo submitted by Susan Farago
"You're not lost. You're with us!" boasts the slogan of this all-female group who received the more nominations than any other club—a whopping 47, including several from men who aren't a part of the club but consider themselves diehard supporters and frequently volunteer at Trailhead events. The club was established by Susan Farago and Richelle Criswell, two runners with a desire to provide fellow women with a fun, low-stress way to explore local trails.
The club offers an eight-week "Women on the Trails" introduction program including group runs, informative sessions and personalized workouts for each runner involved. They also host weekly speed workouts (on trails) every Tuesday, as well as free, no-drop fun runs on the Austin Greenbelt. Humor plays a huge role in the club's ethos as well: says Kristin Madl, "You're sure to get an awesome ab workout too, just from laughing so hard, around Susan and Richelle!"
Trailhead Running also hosts an all-female trail-race series, which includes three annual, ecofriendly "zero-waste" races. The races are short, and, to encourage a non-competitive vibe, not chip-timed.
Member Rave: "It is a welcoming and accepting place for any runner, whether a speed demon or tortoise, ultra runner or true beginner. With other clubs, I've been left behind on group runs; so many groups are cliquish about speed and competitiveness. But the leaders of this group make everyone feel welcome and want everyone to have a great time out on the trails." –Amy Sugeno
5. Bangkok Runners
Bangkok, Thailand
A relatively new group, Bangkok Runners started in 2012 and grew to over 600 members in just over a year. One member describes the club as a "United Nations of Runners," with runners from at least 30 different countries, including Austria, Australia, Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, Sweden, Wales and more.
They host weekly morning runs nearly every day of the week, as well as evening runs and track sessions. Sunday morning runs in Lumpini Park typically draw the biggest crowd. Locals, ex-pats, travelers, elites, midpackers and back-of-the-packers are all welcome. Last year 40 members ran across Thailand, and many members compete in the Columbia Trail Masters 50K, the North Face 100K and Bangkok Ultra Trail Festival. To get out of the city, they venture out for short jaunts in the Indian Himalayas or Thai islands.
Member Rave: "Bangkok Runners makes running, even in hot and humid conditions, really cool." –Manfred Waibl


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E.L.F. Cosmetics, Professional Brush Collection, 10 Pieces (Discontinued Item)
Shipping Weight:?1.08 lbsShipping WeightThe Shipping Weight includes the product, protective packaging material and the actual shipping box. In addition, the Shipping Weight may be adjusted for the Dimensional Weight (e.g. length, width & height) of a package. It is important to note that certain types of products (e.g. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. As such, these products will reflect a higher Shipping Weight compared to the unprotected product.
- Product Code: ELF-71630
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- Package Quantity: 10 Pieces
- Dimensions: 1.2 x 10.9 x 8.4 in, 0.35 lbs
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- Blush Brush
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- Eyeshadow Brush
- Smudge Eye Sponge
- Lip Defining Brush
- Total Face Brush
Blush Brush- The tailored design allows for easy maneuvering and precise color application. Use to apply blush or bronzer
Foundation Brush- Achieve an ultra smooth, pore-less finish when applying foundation or tinted moisturizer.
Brow Comb & Brush- The brow comb works as the expert clipping tool to obtain perfect brow length. The brow brush sets brow shape and softens hair texture.
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Its a dollar a brush, what can you expect?
E.L.F. is known for being cheap and having some incredible dupes of high end make up brands. They are also known for their cheap, good quality brushes so I decided to give these a shot. I've heard the white brushes are terrible so I choose these instead. Keep in mind the packaging is super cheap. Blush Brush- soft, and a wonderful shape, perfect. Foundation Brush- I am in love with this. Its just good quality. Brow Comb & Brush- I use the comb side with a pair of scissors to trim and the brush to smooth eyebrow pencil filler for a nice even look. Eyelash & Brow Wand- I used to steal free eyelash brushes from Sephora but no more! I use this to brush out mascara if its too thick and on my brows before I fill them in. Eyeliner Brush- Good for gel eyeliners and nothing else. Concealer Brush- A tiny brush meant for spot application over zits, or scars. Eyeshadow Brush- I love this. It fits my lid perfectly and holds shadow well. Smudge Eye Sponge- I use this to blend and soften pencil eyeliner. Lip Defining Brush- This is the only brush I hate. Its weak, has no shape and it sheds all over my lips. Total Face Brush- This giant fluffy brush is great for brushing over your face when you are all done. It blends everything in together for a set look.
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Je suis très déçue de ces pinceaux... Le packaging est pourtant chouette mais la qualité n'y est pas du tout. A fuir!!!
Brush collection
Posted by Reviewer1197706 on Feb 08, 2015
OK ok
Posted by 5757056859501154726 on Jan 21, 2015
Its a OK brush set but the price justifies everything My favorite is concealer brush and eye shadow brush. Lip brush is least fav as u won't find any use.
Reasonible quality for the price
Posted by 4709891328846903176 on Dec 10, 2014
Very reasonable quality for the price.
spend your money on something a bit better
Posted by 4989039359777587529 on Dec 02, 2014
I was quite disappointed with this set. The total face brush is wobbly, out of shape and really rough. The blush brush has stray hairs sticking out and is rough as guts. The brow comb looks like it has been melted it's so out of shape The eye brushes are ok, but the others really let the set down :(
Would not recommend
Posted by 4920944524962525582 on Nov 20, 2014
I love ELF for their affordability and generally reasonable quality for what you pay for, however I did not enjoy this set at all!! The bristles felt very cheap and I don't think I can see myself using these brushed in either my kit or my personal stash. On a lighter note, I did also purchase the Studio set which I really liked for what I paid for!! So I recommend putting a little extra money into your purchase and going for that!


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Get an overview of this hotelMotel with restaurant, near Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Gateway Shopping Center, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. Stranahan House is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
Property Features
A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 33 rooms offer free WiFi, refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Hair dryers, safes, and ironing boards are among the other amenities that guests will find.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The motel offers a restaurant. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. A business center is on site. This Fort Lauderdale motel also offers an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).
- Computer station
- Luggage storage
- Year Built 1960
- Multilingual staff
- Free WiFi
- Elevator/lift
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Laundry facilities
- Garden
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Total number of rooms - 33
- Restaurant
- Business center
- Number of floors - 3
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Outdoor pool
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
TropiRock has a restaurant on site.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Windsurfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Boat tours nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per week
- Dogs and cats only
- 2 per room
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions
This property requires full payment at check-in. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
- Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
- Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per week
- Early check-in fee: USD 25
- Late check-out fee: USD 35
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
Hotel Name
- TropiRock
- TropiRock Fort Lauderdale
- TropiRock Motel
- TropiRock Motel Fort Lauderdale


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Scientists are examining the lives of animals that are too small, too dangerous, or live too remote to study in other ways.number of neutrons. For example, the ratio of a heavy nitrogen isotope to the common nitrogen isotope tends to increase as you move up the food chain from plant to predator. Oceans have an isotopic signature that is distinct from fresh water. Dry habitats have a different ratio of carbon isotopes than wet habitats. Deuterium, a heavy hydrogen isotope, tends to be proportionately high in clouds over tropical oceans. It decreases predictably the farther inland you go.
Stable isotopes have been used to study the shifting diet of California condors from the Pleistocene to the present.show isotopic ratios consistent with a diet of land-based plant-eaters, particularly corn-fed feedlot cattle.
Isotopic signatures showed there were twice as many problem bears in Yosemite Park as anyone expected.isotopic ratios found in different creatures. Those variables are a trap for unwary researchers, says Merav Ben-David a professor in the Department of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming who wrote several of the papers in a special feature in the Journal of Mammalogy last year on stable isotope analysis. "There are hundreds of papers out there that I consider unreliable because people didn't quantify the underlying variations," she says.
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