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If Obama has nothing to hide he has nothing to fear, said Stockman.
I mean, you can trust Rep. Stockman with the information. He's With The Government (TM).
Now of course the NSA will refuse and a liberal judge will back them up on that. But it will be interesting to hear their reasons for refusing -- are they claiming a conspiracy to target Americans isn't a strong enough reason for the records? The whole process may also reveal exactly what these records are for.
In sum, this is just wonderful.
More: Lots of news on the NSA today. An accused robber wants Obama to order the NSA to release its records on him, to prove his alibi.
More seriously: A writer in IBD claims that mosques are specifically exempt from the FBI surveillance, while all other Americans' records are sucked up into the memory banks in Utah. The article claims that mosques' records are ordered to not be surveilled or infiltrated with undercover operatives, except in accordance with an order from an oversight body:
"Since October 2011, mosques have been off-limits to FBI agents. No more surveillance or undercover string operations without high-level approval from a special oversight body at the Justice Department dubbed the Sensitive Operations Review Committee."
That is huge if true. And, incidentally, I'd bet real money it is true.

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The centre opened in October 2014 and welcomes students from the local and surrounding areas. The unique Kumon Maths and English Programmes pursue the potential of each child by developing confident, independent learners through individualised, advanced study.
Classes are held twice a week at The Beacon in Wantage. This venue has been chosen because of its location in the heart of Wantage and excellent facilities and friendly staff. The classes are held in The Hanney Room, located on the ground floor near the coffee shop. The Hanney Room provides a comfortable and quiet environment where students can complete their daily study. During this time, students also swap over their work and have the opportunity to talk to the Instructor about their progress and goals.
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Kagenna or /Kaggen (the phonetic spelling of Kagenna) was, according toLewis-Williams, "the most important spiritual being" for the southern San. Whileone of the translations for the word "/Kaggen" is "mantis", the word essentiallyrefers to a trickster deity which can assume innumerable manifestations: aneland, a snake, a vulture etc. When /Kaggen was not in an animal shape, itassumed the form of an ordinary San. /Kaggen represented, therefore, a metaphor(or perhaps a medium) of the spiritual interchangeability between humans andanimals - a belief which underpinned the San's religion.
The archetype of /Kaggenis present in many other belief systems: Christian, Hindu, Bhuddist, and in Greekmythology. It is an archetype which reaffirms the essential connection, involvingbody and soul, between humans and the rest of the universe.
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"The Finder" has found itself in the Friday night no-man's land.
The Fox series, which premiered in January as a spinoff of "Bones," will move from Thursdays at 9 p.m. to Fridays at 8, the network announced Friday.
The shift will make room for the new Kiefer Sutherland drama "Touch," which will air following "American Idol" on Thursdays.
The last Thursday night "Finder" will air on March 8; it will return on April 6 with an episode guest-starring Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.
The shift doesn't exactly inspire confidence in the series' future. It premiered to a soft 1.7 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic in January, and while it has improved somewhat, the last airing on Feb. 23 dropped 9 percent in the demo from its previous airing two weeks prior, to a 2.0.
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Remembering The Roxbury, Plus Playhouse Hosts BPM's Biggest Bash
In this week's Nightranger, we toddle around Hollywood's newest super-club, Playhouse, a gorgeous mega-production-geared space opened by club impresarios Elie Samaha and Rob Vinokur.
Samaha, also a movie big-wig, is best known for famed '90's hotspot The Roxbury nightclub on the Sunset Strip, and during a chat with him at Playhouse, he revealed that a sequel to the 1998 club-themed classic, Night at the Roxbury, is in the works. Inspired by "The Roxbury Guys," the beloved head-bobbing Saturday Night Live skit starring Chris Kattan and Will Farrell (before he became a box office giant), the film told the story of the Butabi brothers, two nightlife-loving fellas on a quest to get past the velvet ropes of Samaha's venue. It seems funnier than ever, probably because the ubiquitousness of upscale club culture means everyone's in on the joke these days (even if the joke's on you, 'cause ya cant get in).
A Youtube fan clip from the flick (set to the beat of that techno-flavored Haddaway track, "What is Love, "of course). The club they do get into, Billboard Live, is now The Key Club.
The Roxbury definitely foreshadowed LA's current obsession with over-the-top nightlife environs and A-list exclusivity. It was arguably the closest LA's ever came to the legendary Studio 54, in terms of a treacherous door and enduring star power, counting everyone from Cher to John Travolta to Shannen Doherty (whose bad-girl brawls there got national attention), as regulars. Nightlife fixture Brent Bolthouse, who had been doing more hipster-packed happenings previously, even solidified himself as a A list-magnet with his nights at the legendary, now-shuttered club (where Miyagi's sushi restaurant stands today).
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Samaha says the film will be minus Farrell, who is "too expensive now," but we're sure Kattan's available. Los Angeles is the main character anyway. Hopefully, the writers will make this one more of a bodacious satire. We need a Spinal Tap for the clubworld! There is no shortage of material to cull from when it comes to Hollywood dance club douchery, after all, especially with the rise of bozo bottle service culture, the everyone's-a-DJ mentality, the "paid-to-party" celebutard phenomenon, The Hills and the endless tabloid coverage of what goes on inside (camera phones) and out (stalkarazzi). Of course, the come-ons and bad moves of the Euro-trashily togged protagonists still get laughs.
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Very nice lighting and composition!! great work!! great color! wow great effect! powerful and inspiring Alexander! #566415Michael S. Baker 1/24/2007 3:42:19 PM
Very nice job, Alexander. Appropriate description as well- congrats on your finalist image!Paul G Slate 1/24/2007 4:20:58 PM
congrats on your finalist!! #3862227Jane M 1/25/2007 1:29:06 PM
I really like this. Excellent comp and great impact with the title. Congrats! #3870158The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 1/25/2007 2:29:30 PM
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Way To Go, Alexander...I had a good feeling about this image. Big congrats!!Vladan D. Djordjevic 1/25/2007 6:47:48 PM
Fantastic composition, tones, lighting, idea! Congratulations on your Winner!!! #3872203Kay E. Mahoney 1/25/2007 8:37:28 PM
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Alexander, congratulations on your Second Place Win. #3875447Remi Trepanier 2/6/2007 5:37:45 PM
Beautiful action shot Alexender!!! #3919854Scott A. Ferguson 2/8/2007 9:18:19 AM
Great shot. I tried something similar in the subway in San Francisco, but I was stopped by a plain clothes security officer. He looked like he could have been a real life Jack Bauer, so I put the camera down the moment he approached. #3925897Will Wohler 2/25/2007 4:15:31 PM
Great shot! I have been in a little slump and your photo was the next thing I looked at and it got me going. Thanks-Will #3993607
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A hematoma is a collection of blood outside of the blood vessels and can occur just about anywhere in the body. In the case of an aural hematoma, the blood pools in the ear flap because of broken blood vessels inside the tissue. Generally, the blood vessels are broken due to excessive head shaking. Aural hematomas occur in both dogs and cats, but are more common in dogs. They are unmistakable in appearance – the ear flap swells up just like a balloon!
Often, the root cause of an aural hematoma is an ear infection. Ear infections can be quite itchy, causing your dog or cat to shake his head in an attempt to alleviate the discomfort. There doesn't always have to be an ear infection present, though. Anything that causes that itchy feeling, such as a bug bite or allergy, can lead to extreme head shaking and aural hematomas.
There are several different treatments for an aural hematoma, and if you ask 10 different veterinarians their preferred method, you'll likely get 10 different answers! The main goal of most therapies, however, is to alleviate the swelling. In order to alleviate the swelling, the pocket of fluid will need to be drained. Because the broken blood vessels are probably still bleeding, your pet's vet can't simply drain the fluid and call it a day, as the pocket will just refill almost immediately.
Most veterinarians will either use some sort of drain to remove the fluid from the ear flap or place a series of stitches in the flap to prevent fluid from accumulating. Your pet may come home with his ear wrapped and wearing the much maligned e-collar, or "cone" collar. You may also need to give oral medications or apply topical medications for an ear infection.
If you discover that your pet has a hematoma, don't worry – it's not an emergency. But, you will want to make an appointment at your veterinarian as soon as you can. Failure to treat the hematoma will lead to scarring inside the ear flap and cause a shriveled appearance to the ear (known as a cauliflower ear).
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
I'm sending my gratitude and love to my family and dear friends here on this day of hearts and flowers.....
I painted this earlier this week and happened to have it on my travel file disk.
The flowers can't match the wonderful surprise of the real thing yesterday from C ... that man is so sweet! We're surrounded by some beauties I hope to get to paint.
But, dang it all, my daughter and I fell into bed last night feeling odd .. Yep, Riley has been so generous and shared her stomach bug. It's been a long night and the day wil be equally long.
I understand from my son that his children had it too so it must be one of those things going around.
I'm off to lie down a bit before the children arise .. and to see if I can settle my system.
Happy Valentine's Day! Share the GOOD things! LOL
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- Lorraine said...
Beautiful Beautiful Bouquet Lin. And loving Valentine wishes to you and yours. And especially wishes for quick recovery for all of you with "the thing that's going around." So nice of your grands to share LOL.
And hug Charles for me for your beautiful flowers. He is a sweetie. Stay home and rest on Monday and don't share with your colleagues and students!!
Hugs and Love dear friend,
Lorraine - 14 February, 2010
- Joan Sicignano Artist said...
Beautiful! Feel better, and Happy Valentines Day to you also.
- 14 February, 2010
- Teri C said...
It is an absolutely gorgeous painting!!
Feel better soon. - 14 February, 2010
- Joan said...
Happy Valentine's Day!!! Sorry to hear you've caught that bug going around. This is lovely...just the perfect spring colors for today!!
Try to rest up and feel better! - 14 February, 2010
- Elaine A said...
Lin...your flowers are beautiful. Happy Valentine's Day to you to, and I hope that you are feeling better.
Elaine - 14 February, 2010
- Marilyn said...
Truly beautiful. Feel better soon.
- 14 February, 2010


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Serves 8 to 10
Prep time: 25 minsCook time: 35 mins
For the cake:
1-1/2 cups of Chocolate Cake Mix
2 Eggs
1/2 cup of Milk or Water
1/4 cup of Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter
For the rest:
1 qt of Vanilla Ice Cream
Caramel Sauce
Chocolate Sauce (or you can make your own but store bought ice cream chocolate sauce works perfectly)
3/4 cup of Dry Roasted Peanuts
1) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, grease a 9 springform pan and set aside.
2) In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients to make the cake, then pour into your prepared pan, (place the pan on a baking sheet) and pop it in the oven to bake for about half an hour to 35 minutes or until fully cooked through. Allow it to cool completely.
3) Once the cake is cooled, spread the vanilla ice cream evenly over the top, followed by the peanuts and then drizzle on the caramel sauce followed by the chocolate sauce.
4) Lightly Cover with a plate or anything that doesnt touch the surface of the cake and pop it in the freezer for a couple of hours to set before serving.


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Eddie Cibrian's wife Brandi Glanville has left him, she confirms exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly (on newsstands Wednesday).
"Eddie and I have decided to take some time apart," says Glanville, 36, mother of Mason, 6, and Jake, 2. "I want to do what is best for our children. Eddie and LeAnn [Rimes] deserve each other."
See photos of more celebs who were caught cheating
According to Us Weekly, the final straw came after Cibrian, 36, and Rimes, 26, were caught again together in the early afternoon of July 17 -- four months after Usmagazine.com broke the news of their affair -- outside the Malibu home of Jeff Berger, a longtime friend of the singer and her husband, Dean Sheremet. (News of Cibrian having another affair -- with 24-year-old model Scheana Marie Jancan -- also broke earlier this same month.)
Watch a video of LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian making out
Sources tell Us that Rimes' pal Berger has been facilitating similar meetings at his home for about a month and that Rimes and Cibrian also made use of a rental house on L.A.'s west side. (Berger denies he has been enabling an affair. Another source insists Cibrian and Rimes "hung out a bit, but that was it.")
For more on Rimes and Cibrian - including details on their latest shocking encounter, how Cibrian has been living a "double life" and whether Rimes plans to divorce her husband - pick up the new Us Weekly, out Wednesday!


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True it's horrible
YES! Finally! I hated that button. I'd always tap it thinking it was just another back arrow :/
It isn't as annoying on the iPad. But imma still get it.
F**k finally! I've been waiting for this a long time! Thank you for whom ever made this possible!
Josh, you are the tweak king.
This is an open request to John and other tweakers --- A more prominent delete button in the music app of iOS 5, one in the Now Playing screen, one in the Album View, one in the Cover Art view. A confirmation pop-up also.
I personally rip entire VAs and I really only enjoy 2-4 songs out of 20 (sometimes way more if it's multi-CD), it's such a waste of time having to go back to the massive songs list and search for the undesired songs, or scroll through thousands of titles for that little speaker icon (now playing), THEN delete it.
Yes, please, a delete button on every screen, with a confirmation pop-up.


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Explore the Books
Books Oak and Ivy A Career
Oak and Ivy (1893)
To Her Who has ever been My guide, Teacher, and Inspiration - My Mother, This little volume is affectionately inscribed.
First published by Press of United Brethren Publishing House: Dayton, OH
Copyright 1893
A Career
"Break me my bounds, and let me fly
To regions vast of boundless sky;
Nor I, like piteous Daphne, be
Root-bound. Ah, no! I would be free
As yon same bird that in its flight
Outstrips the range of mortal sight;
Free as the mountain streams that gush
From bubbling springs, and downward rush
Across the serrate mountain's side,--
The rocks o'erwhelmed, their banks defied,--
And like the passions in the soul,
Swell into torrents as they roll.
Oh, circumscribe me not by rules
That serve to lead the minds of fools!
But give me pow'r to work my will,
And at my deeds the world shall thrill.
My words shall rouse the slumb'ring zest
That hardly stirs in manhood's breast;
And as the sun feeds lesser lights,
As planets have their satellites,
So round about me will I bind
The men who prize a master mind!"
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He lived a silent life alone,
And laid him down when it was done;
And at his head was placed a stone
On which was carved a name unknown!


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Guys of the Big "D" Jamboree - Various Artists | |
Reviewed by Matt Bjorke
Throughout the 1950's there was a lot of Grand Old Opry off-shoots. One of the biggest, The Big "D" Jamboree in Dallas, Texas was known for their variety of artists for which they had appear on the show from the late 1940's to the early 1960s. Names like Hank Williams, Sonny James, Gene Vincent and Wanda Jackson appeared on the stage.
For this record, the legendary Lefty Frizzell appears with two tracks that were written by Hank Williams. Most of the other guys, who appear on this CD, are just Texas based artists who never were more than regional stars. This isn't a bad thing for it showcases the true talent of the state and how much impact the the state has had upon country music. The CD booklet has a wealth of biographical and historical information about all the artists represented here.
Riley Crabtree was a regional star who has 4 of the 30 tracks on the CD. All tracks showcase a man who had a husky Hank Williams styled voice. Eventually signed to Columbia Records in 1950, Crabtree stayed with the label for 3 years. The Track "Go Cat Go" sounds very familiar and has a countrified rockabilly sound and is somewhat reminiscent of "Blue Suede Shoes." "Someone Reminds Me Of You" is a track that was never released before. the sound of this track is a Honky Tonk lonesome about a guy who sees reminders of his old wife.
While he only has one track on the CD, Joe Price's track "Don't Knock It" is one of the best on it. Another rockabilly styled song, the theme of this track deals with people who try to say there is no such thing as love. This track was culled from his Starday sessions. He should have been a star according to the liner notes but decided to become a Dallas area pastor.
Clay Allen was a smoothed voice singer from the Dallas area who has one track on this CD. The track "I Can't Keep Smiling" was recorded in 1951. With its theme of lost love, Clay sings a song that could easily be recorded today and have the same effect that it did then.
As one of the biggest guests from the Jamboree, Gene O'Quin was only 15 when he recorded his first single for a Texas based label. Gene eventually signed with Capitol Records. Gene's first song from when he was fifteen is included here. "Next Sunday Darling Is My Birthday" is an interesting song that showcased his talented vocal chops. The other track on this CD by Gene O'Quin is "The Hard Way." "The Hard Way" was the flip side of his debut Capitol single and tells a tale of a man who learns everything the hard way.
Leroy Jenkins was a man who is not well known, yet recorded for Columbia Records. The first of two tracks represented here, "Hard Luck Hard Time Blues" is a great blues styled track that is sure to leave the listener tapping their feet to the beat of the song. There is a heavy dose of fiddle and steel guitar present on the CD.
Orivlle Couch is a man who became a minor star. He recorded for Starday Records and had some minor hits. "Wait's What Broke The Wagon Down" is a rockabilly styled country song that is short and says that Waiting around for his woman is what broke his wagon down. "Bebop Crazy" has Chuck Berry styled guitar sounds courtesy of Eddie McDuff who also sang background vocals on the CD. "Bebop Crazy" is about his girlfriend who loves to dance and cannot get enough of the "bebop" styled songs.
Lefty Frizzell is often credited with creating the Honky Tonk style that more contemporary artists like Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, Randy Travis and others have perfected. As mentioned above these songs are credited to Hank Williams and co-writer Jimmy Fields. "Stepping Out" is about a couple who have everyone else around them gossiping about what they do. "Always In Love" is a more characteristic sound that Lefty created. With the theme of a guy who wishes to be "always in love" with his wife for many years, the fiddle and steel guitar sound simply great with Lefty's vocals. These two tracks were unreleased.
With it's 30 tracks, The Guys Of The Big "D" Jamboree is as much a historical piece of music as it is a delight to listen to. Released on Dallas based label, Dragon Street Records, there is a series of "Big "D" Jamboree" CDs. Released in the year 2000 was the first CD, a 2 disc volume, Live at the Big D Jamboree Vol 1 & 2. The other CD available is The Gals of the Big D Jamboree, which was released in 2001. If you love Country Music, and want to know where it came from, check out The Guys Of The Big "D" Jamboree
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January 19, 2010
Mosses on Firewood, with an Experiment
When I bring firewood into the house during winter, I often notice that different forms of lichens and mosses are attached to the wood. They seem very alive, as though they'd be ready to get growing again if they were back in the woods. It turns out that mosses can go for many months without water, suspending their growth while in drought. I learned about this ability while reading Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer, a wonderfully informative and fascinating look at the tiny, beautiful plants. Her writing combines scientific details imparted with a great teacher's ability to make them understandable, and poetic musings on nature.
So, I thought, I'll pick off some of the moss from the log and place it in the rosemary flowerpot, which already had some moss growing in it, though a different species; it'll be happy to be watered again, I thought. The photo above was taken a couple of days after the move. But....I hadn't yet read the chapter detailing the difficulty of transplanting mosses; they are not at all like perennials, which you can move around the garden at will. Each species has a particular habitat and growth pattern; this moss which was happy far above the ground growing on bark, turned out not to like the environment of the flower pot. The lovely little moss is now brown, alongside the soft green carpet of the happy moss. I've learned that a moss is a plant to appreciate where it appears and grows, and that it is not one to be domesticated.
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I am enthralled by your blog and the ruglets. I could see the influence of the lichen and mosses permeating through your 'Tiles' ruglet.
I feel your blog achieves. . . the lifting up of the day, with it's celebration of many of lifes great 'small joys'.
I am blessed to be the temporary carer of land, just outside Brisbane, here in Australia. I continuously admire/observe the changes in season, contrasts in light, profussion of abundance and devastation of loss (drought). I admire your eloquence. I did not come to English until late and continuously need to search the dictionary for so many meanings. Prose. Your endeavour to use this . . . . mine was to find what it was.
I will continue to explore your site and thankyou for your ouput, it is inspirational.
Best wishes,
SharonWhat a wonderful comment, Sharon; I am moved by what you have to say. Sitting at home at the computer, writing blog posts, sharing work and life online, means so much more to me when I know that I am touching other people. Thank you.
And how lucky you are to be in the grand Australian landscape. I visited there 20 years ago and loved the spare, austere land of Victoria and the desert center.Ah...the trouble with loving lichens and mosses and burning good maple is all the occasions for grief. Sometimes I just try not to look. But they are so beautiful. There are just a few that grow higher up the trunk and in the crown like these little ones, Orthotrichum or Ulota spp.
And may I second Sharon? I so look forward to your posts.Hi, Altoon, My mother used to make "terrariums" in glass bowls and aquariums and bring mosses, lichens with bits of sticks and stones from the woods to make miniature landscapes. She would cover them with sheets of glass and was careful to keep them damp. I remember they would last for many months.
ReplyDeleteWe have a number of different mosses in the garden and even took a two-day workshop at the UW-Arboretum to try to learn more. You already learned the main thing: mosses grow in the atmosphere that is perfect for them. That's why they are so difficult to transplant. So I try not to water mosses outdoors to create artificial conditions and I also try not to feel bad when a lush patch disappears after a few years. The wants that like my conditions will find me.


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Mr. A-Z Buy It! Released on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 |
Review #1177 by: | Santi | |
Written on: | Jan 29, 2010 (Read 288 times) | |
by any chance does anyone know what are the lyrics to the opera part... when he sings live...? |
Review #1117 by: | pokpok | |
Written on: | May 5, 2007 (Read 388 times) | |
on e of my favetest mras song... really... :D |
Review #1100 by: | Shane | |
Written on: | Jan 6, 2007 (Read 423 times) | |
I can say this song is beautiful :) that's an emotional song ! I have special feeling everytime i listen to this |
Review #1043 by: | annaxcristina | |
Written on: | Apr 26, 2006 (Read 554 times) | |
"i'm looking for love this time, sounding hopeful but it's making me cry, trying not to ask why this love is a mystery." i love the way he worded that phrase. you can actually feel everything he's saying in just three lines. love is a mystery and we're all so curious to to understand how it works and how it affects us and the people around us. we always want to feel that love but we can't always have that. and so we go on searching for it. but love is a mystery, you can't just grasp it the minute it slaps you on the face. and it makes you cry trying to understand why it's not as simple as you'd want it to be. haha. i don't know. that's just my interpretation of the line because that's exactly how i feel. and whenever i hear that line, it rings true to my heart. it's the simplest phrase i've ever heard that fully describes the quest for love. |
Review #1010 by: | matt wawryk | |
Written on: | Mar 7, 2006 (Read 618 times) | |
awesome song! definately my favourite off the album, and i love it even more after seeing him live on sunday (march 5th) when he sang it perfectly - even the opera part!! the crowd went mad! |
Review #954 by: | lola05 | |
Written on: | Nov 26, 2005 (Read 831 times) | |
I have to say there has not been a single other artist in my 24 years of life that I went so completly head over heels for. This is one of my favorite songs of the album and I saw him perform it live in Las Vegas I was floored by it. do whatever you can to see him live!!! |
Review #953 by: | Monk | |
Written on: | Nov 25, 2005 (Read 835 times) | |
Mr. Curiosity is a great song, the best on the album( I like Plane, second best). The Opera singer is a great touch. |
Review #945 by: | Debbie | |
Written on: | Nov 14, 2005 (Read 857 times) | |
Wow...this is so full of woe and antici...pation. Put on the headphones and let the images stream from the music to your head. I especially liked the lyric 'spell check me'... Did Jason have classical training? His falsetto is very trained, especially his diction of the words. Only someone with training would know diction that well....hmmmm! FANFREAKINGTASTIC SONG! |
Review #921 by: | gennay <3 | |
Written on: | Oct 27, 2005 (Read 901 times) | |
This Song Is Fantastic ! Best Melody And Mood - Just Makes You Wanna Close Your Eyes And Mouthe The Words...:) Lol xo |
Review #908 by: | Kurt Ren | |
Written on: | Oct 26, 2005 (Read 905 times) | |
Ts the best song i have ever heard.That song make me cry, amazing!U cant be a super star, who else can? |


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While there are many foods with good vegetarian and vegan equivalents (I'm looking at you, ice cream!), it's difficult to find a good vegan cheese. For years, whenever I'd find a new one in the refrigerated section at Whole Foods or the local co-op, I'd excitedly put it into my grocery cart and inevitably, my husband and I would hate it. Maybe something would have the texture of cheese but not the taste or the taste but not the texture–nothing was ever quite right.
After having the opportunity to review Daiya vegan cheese, I have to say it's the best substitute for cheese that I've used. Is it exactly like cheese? No. But it's definitely the best vegan cheese I've ever cooked with because, unlike most other cheese substitutes, it actually melts. After putting the Pepperjack Style Shreds on baked potatoes just to test out the taste and texture, I decided to try making potato corn cakes with them. This is the perfect way to use leftover mashed potatoes and the Pepperjack shreds gives these fritter-like cakes a nice little kick.
A Mexican-inspired recipe for cheesy vegan potato corn cakes using Daiya shreds.
- 1 1/2 lb. red or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (I like to leave the skin on)
- cooking spray or oil mister
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 c. fresh or frozen corn (if using fresh, that's about 1 large ear)
- 1/4 c. soymilk
- 1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 c. Daiya Pepperjack Style Shreds
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 c. panko
- salsa for serving
- Add potatoes to large saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to a boil and cook about 10-15 minutes, or until easily pierced with fork. Drain and cool.
- While potatoes are cooking, heat cooking spray in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add corn and green onion; cook, stirring often, until corn is just starting to brown, about 7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mash potatoes with soymilk until large lumps are gone. Stir in corn and onion mixture, cilantro, Daiya shreds, salt and pepper until well-combined. Allow mixture to cool slightly until it's easy to work with.
- Spread panko on a large plate. Form 12 patties with the potato mixture and press each into the panko, covering both sides. Coat skillet with a liberal amount of cooking spray and heat on medium. Cook cakes approximately 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve with salsa.
Disclosure: I received a sample of Daiya vegan cheese to facilitate this review, but all opinions are my own–I only review products on my blog that I truly love and recommend to my readers. No monetary compensation has been received.


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Reach branches up to 16' above ground with this telescoping pole pruner.
Don't let cutting those tough branches get the best of you. For those hard-to-get to trees, the HT 101 STIHL telescoping pole pruner will take you there. Powered by a low-emission engine, its shaft adjusts from 7 ft. 6 in. to 11 ft. 6 in. — allowing professionals to reach branches up to 16 feet above the ground.
Note: The actual listed guide bar length can vary from the effective cutting l...Read More
Model Features
Reduced-Emission Engine Technology - Caring for Nature
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At the press of a button, this small fuel pump delivers fuel to the carburetor, reducing the number of starting pulls needed after an extended break between uses.
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Maintain a clearance of at least 50 feet (15 meters) between
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risk of injury from falling objects, do not cut vertically above your
head. Always wear a helmet and eye protection. Keep bystanders
away. Use only STIHL authorized cutting attachments.
Danger! Risk of Electrocution
Pole pruners are not insulated. Approaching or contacting electric power lines with these tools may cause serious injury or death from electrocution. Electricity can jump from one point to another by means of arcing and/or may be conducted through damp branches. Maintain a clearance of at least 50 feet (15 meters) between the tools and any electrical line carrying a live current. To reduce the risk of injury from falling objects do not cut vertically above your head. Always wear a safety helmet and eye protection. Keep bystanders away. Use only STIHL authorized cutting attachments.
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This STIHL High Performance oil is a quality 2-cycle engine oil developed for all STIHL products and especially suitable for professional chainsaws.•2.6 oz. bottle makes 1 gallon mix
•5.2 oz. bottle makes 2 gallon mix
•6.4 oz. bottle makes 2 1/2 gallon mix
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STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series Gloves
Official competitor gloves of the STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® series. Exceptional comfort with high performance wrist closure. Sport styled fit for enhanced work control.
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Adjustable hearing protection. Epoxy-coated full face screen. Tough ABS hard hat meets ANSI Z89.1-2003 Type 1 Class G. All parts are replaceable.
HT 101 is rated out of 5 by 46.
Rated 5 out of 5 by JPCalifornia from Wouldn't be without it! We recently had a 60' Juniper tip over after becoming super saturated from the massive rain storm that recently hit Northern California. The tree was located on a steep hill, which made it very risky to get in close with a chainsaw. The HT 101 allowed me to safely take the tree apart without the risk of significant injury. A five star tool all the way!
Date published: 2017-02-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by joe111199249 from So far, good have only used a few times. Still in the break in process, owners manual 5 tanks before full throttle running. So far nice to work with.
Date published: 2017-02-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Morealtor from great product Don't know how I done with out this . I have used it a lot and have had a couple of friends buy them and they love it also. Great for hunters.
Date published: 2017-01-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pat1962 from Cuts limbs like butter It gets a little heavy after you use it for an extended period of time. But, this pole saw cut thru limbs like a hot knife through butter. I was Amazed at how fast and easy it to use this pole saw. It extends out to a great length, and the controls are great! The number one thing that you have to remember is to; Let the saw do the Work!!! Don't try to Force it through a limb!!! Let the saw cut at its own pace, or you will bend and break the shaft!!!!
Date published: 2017-01-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by DS29 from Just Excellent WORKS LIKE A CHAMPION. ONE DRAWBACK IS TO NOT USE THE PRIMER MORE THAN ONE PUMP OR FLOODING OCCURS.SIMPLE TO START AND CUTS ALL THE BRANCHES I NEED.
Date published: 2016-11-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by SoreArms101 from Solid There is nothing remotely "ergonomic" about a pole saw, but this one is well built. I'm not a pro, and have only had it for two years, but it cleaned up an overgrown, 3/4 mile long fencerow, and has been brought out for several brief projects at different times. Never had a problem. After the initial project I've used Stihl premix to avoid fuel problems due to length of time between refills....too lazy to drain the tank. I also want to be able to grab the saw and start limbing when a tree goes down.I love my other two stroke Stihl equipment (which includes an fs250, fs94r, and various saws), but the on/off 4 mix torque is perfect for this application. It's enough to get a chain moving while resting lightly on a branch. This isn't ideal, but it comes in handy if you're reaching an awkward branch while fully extended. Proper technique and reality don't always mesh.1 gas tank does more trimming than you'll want to do at one time, believe me. The motor (basically the same as the nice fs100/110s weedwhacker) cranks easily, starts consistently, and will comfortably pull the chain around a completely buried bar. I have also been impressed with the chain life considering the size. The bar and oiler are typical Stihl quality. No corners were cut and the design strikes a thoughtful balance between robustness and weight out on the end of a very long stick.I am happy with the HT101, but would definitely buy a HT131 "next time." On paper it seemed better to save $50 and a little weight for an already-expensive, infrequently-used piece of equipment. However, I recently used a 131 and experienced buyer's remorse. The HT101 has the same engine speed as 131, but the chain is geared down. The 131 adds a 1/2 horsepower (a significant percentage increase) and and has a snappier throttle response, along with higher cutting speed. Again, it's never bogged, but the 101 takes a while to eat through big branches and is slightly slower on the small stuff, which all adds up over multiple cuts. In comparison, the 131 is done on small branches almost as soon as you decide to squeeze the throttle. I also did not expect the HT 131 to be significantly better balanced. They are both still quite awkward, but the extra engine weight on the 131 acts as a better counterbalance. Overall weight difference between the two machines is not noticeable while working, at least in my opinion. Dealer says the 131 theoretically wears parts faster but problems with either model have been minimal for him. His biggest problems are gummed up machines with old gas and cheap oil, or people hanging extended pole saws in trees (easy to do and an expensive repair if you break something by yanking it out). Neither saw is affordable on a tight budget. If you're "Pro" get the 131 and get your work done. If you're a homeowner, at this price bracket you might as well spend slightly more for an improved experience. Both models are good, but I think the 131 wins either way.
Date published: 2016-11-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sweiny from Great pole pruner This is a great tool to have in your arsenal, from landscaping to logging. If your cutting a trap line or shooting lanes for your hunting stand, this is a must have! Once you use this machine, you will be kicking your self for not buying it earlier. I know I certainly did. The only draw back is the steep price tag on it.
Date published: 2016-07-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by StihlVet from Great product like the rest of my Stihl products Works like a champ. It cuts the biggest of branches with ease. It is heavy and awkward but if you get the strap adjusted correctly it is not too bad. I have been using Stihl products for about 20 years now. I also repaired Stihl products for about 3 years a few years ago. I have had absolutely no problems with my Stihl equipment (BG55, FS56, KM90 w/ several attachments, FC56, HT101, MS200, MS260, MS310 & MS460). I have found that almost every repair job I did was owner caused or improper assembly at the store (my store owner sometimes let other employees assemble the new item which was a not a good idea) and we had a lot of people who bought their equipment from Gander Mountain come in with the equipment that was assembled improperly, thank goodness Gander Mountain did not sell Stihl for very long. The 4 biggest problems were:1. Not using Stihl oil mix. People would use cheaper oil which usually meant that it was at the wrong ratio. Also Stihl oil mix has a stabilizer in it for the gas. Also Stihl and most every other manufacture recommends using premium unleaded but most people refuse to pay the extra 50, 60 or whatever cents a gallon. Most people only mix a gallon at a time. IS IT REALLY WORTH THE FEW CENTS SAVED TO CHANCE THE PROBLEMS YOU CAN HAVE? Especially using non-Stihl oil mix! Hey, that is how I got my MS310. A guy with a pretty new MS290 decided to use cheap oil that was a higher ratio than Stihls because he "wasn't going to pay for overpriced Stihl oil." He put a quarter of a bottle in the gas and ended up burning up the motor. It was not covered under warranty and even though he admitted to what he did, he got mad threw it at me and said keep the piece of "junk." I took it, rebuilt it as a MS310 and have been using it for about 6 years now.2. A big problem is the shaft not being installed properly. Sometimes it was the shop, sometimes it was the owner messing with it and not putting it back together correctly. If it does not work correctly DO NOT CONTINUE to rev up the motor to see if it is going to start working. What usually happens is the end where to square flex shaft insets into gets chewed up or stripped out.3. People do not keep their gas caps clean. They let junk get in between the parts of the cap and then try to force the cap closed to lock, breaking it. They don't seat the gas cap properly and then force the cap to lock, breaking it. Never force the cap to lock. If it needs more than a gentle turn take it out and try again.4. Storing their equipment improperly. Leaving it outside or in a shed that is very damp. People storing line trimmers in the vertical position instead of horizontally. Yes most stores have them vertically displayed but they do not have gas in them and yes I keep gas in them year round. Been doing it for many years; the gas does not go bad if you use Stihl oil mix and you should be using Stihl oil mix regardless.
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It now seems that David Cameron willfully flouted one of my long-established rules at last week's Euro Summit. There, in between No 2 – always go to bed when someone starts singing "American Pie" – and No 4 – don't dance on the same day as you woke up – is this one: never make a decision in the hours of darkness.
There is an argument, in fact, that this is the most important of Kelner's rules, given that it could lead to all sorts of unforeseen circumstances, like, for instance, taking a decision that could leave your country being isolated and friendless among your most important trade partners. The climax of the Brussels summit that saw Mr Cameron waving his veto – the reverse of playing his joker? – came just before dawn which, sleep specialists will tell you, is the exact time that your brainpower is at its lowest ebb.
No matter whether you've had the chance for a power nap during the day (and our PM was clearly drifting off during what he called the "blah,blah, blah" of detailed debate), our biological clock is ringing alarm bells at this time, and it's saying: go to sleep! It is a not uncommon view that these all-night sessions are specifically arranged, because at some stage, and it's usually just before dawn, one of the key participants will agree to anything just to end the agony. Or, in the case of Mr Cameron, disagree with everything.
Sleep deprivation is a long-established torture tactic, so why we should think it's such a good idea for politicians on the brink of making historic decisions is quite beyond me. Clearly, there's a romantic appeal in working through the night – it lends sometimes tedious discussions an heroic lustre - but I'm afraid I'm with Sir Gerry Robinson, the former boss of Granada and a famed management guru, who once said that no job should extend beyond nine to five, and if it does it's only because of bad time management.
Of course, politics is not as simple as that, and all-night sittings at Westminster have been a feature – although much less so in recent years – of our parliamentary landscape. Members take it in turns to have a nap – something they're quite good at in the House of Lords, by all accounts – but my basic point still holds good: how can you be trusted to make the right decision when you're absolutely cream-crackered?
When night falls, according to Kelner's rules, it's when the demons come alive, when uncertainty takes a grip on one's soul, when your judgement is skewed and when all sorts of dark and unlikely thoughts crowd in one's brain.
If your sleep is interrupted at, let's say, 4.31am, the chances are that you'll start thinking about work, or friends, or family. You might think it's a good idea to tell your boss exactly what you think of him, and even begin composing your memo. But I'd hope you'd think better of it in the daylight hours. Imagine if you hadn't been to sleep at all. How crazy would you be then? You might do something seriously stupid.
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Scoring boards (tools designed to assist with making scored lines on paper) are fairly new on the crafting scene- it's a specialized tool for die-hard paper crafters. Even within that group, scoring boards are primarily helpful to folks to make cards, envelopes, and boxes. But for those who do, scoring boards like the Scor-Pal are indispensable.
Today I'll be reviewing both the Scor-Pal and the Scor Mat, which are sold separately but are designed to work together. First, let's take a look at the Scor-Pal. It's a plastic tray with scoring grids, a built-in magnet, and a scoring tool that has it's own on-board clip.
The Scor-Pal measures 12 3/4 inches by 14/ 1/4 inches, so it takes up a fair amount of real estate on your worktable. However, the large size makes it idea of scoring large pieces of paper/cardstock, such as you would need for envelopes and boxes.
How the Scor-Pal sets itself apart from other scoring tools is by the virtue of it's unusual measuring system. While most have a consistent parallel lines every 1/8 inch, the Scor Pal has mostly lines that are 1/4 inch apart…..except when they're not. There are special markings that designate common folds, like the triangles that will make perfect brochure folks when the paper is place horizontally across the top.
As I mentioned, there is a nice little storage area for the included scoring tool. (It's actually spring-loaded so that it "pops" out of the holder!) The tool itself is a little thin and flimsy in the hand, but it's perfectly sized for the size of the grooves on the board- (which I have to say are bigger than say, the Martha Stewart Scoring Board) and there is a lot less of a chance you'll "skip" the groove and make a mistake.
So I dug right into making a box, using the directions included in the package. I was a little disappointed with those, by the way. While it gave the measurements for cards & envelopes, there were no photos included to help you out. There are directions for something called "Envelosatchel" but I don't know for the life of me what that is!
I made the the envelosatchel in 5″ size…but I'm not sure if I got it right. There was an instruction to cut out notches, but without an illustration, I felt frustrated. However, the scoring part was pretty clear. I also had to score this on the point- and I really missed having the tool included with the MS scoring board to help you score accurately on the diagonal. But for a first try, it was OK.
Nest was a gate fold card. I followed the symbols along the top edge (which they call the "fence") and went to town. Easy-peasy.
Then, to embellish the card, I used the tool to make 1/4 inch scored lines to accordion fold a rosette. I got a little distracted by the extra lines and biffed it up a bit.
So next it was time to make an envelope to match. Sadly, I tried it not ONCE but TWICE and the directions just didn't work for me! There is something about moving the piece of paper over 3/8 of an inch…maybe I just don't get it. But I got two misses on this one.
I tried a non-traditional size last, and that one came out better. It's actually a great size for tags.
Now would be a good time to tell you about the Score Mat.
Description from the website:
The translucent Scor-Mat fits exactly in the recessed area of your Scor-Pal. It is almost 12″ x 12″. On one side is a self-healing cutting mat with 1/8th increments in white and inch markings in black. We recommend the use of a sharp craft knife rather than a rotary cutter. The other side is a shiny work surface. Zip-Dry Glue and Scor-Tape can easily be removed from this surface. This is NOT a silicon backing. Do not apply direct heat from any source, such as a hot embossing gun or hot glue gun. After scoring, no need to put your Scor-Pal away, simply insert the Scor-Mat and work away.
As mentioned, it's sold separately, but really if you get the Scor-Pal I'd certainly recommend springing for the Mat, too- just because it extends functionality so much. To use it, you slide it into the groove of the Scor-Pal, and the Mat stays nice and secure. The gridded side was perfect for using with a metal-edged ruler and a craft knife for cutting out those pesky notches when making envelopes. Then I flipped it over to use the other surface for some inking and spray-misting.
The product beaded up well on the surface, and wiped clean with a damp cloth. The only thing you should watch out for is the STRONG vinyl smell when you first open it. If you are sensitive to odors, like I am (it actually gave me a headache) I'd suggest you open the package and let it air for a day before using it in a closed room. By the second day, the smell had dissipated and didn't bother me any longer.
OH- and remember how I told you that the Scor-Pal had a magnet in it? Perfect for "parking" your metal edged ruler so you don't lose it:
So, on the whole, I saw pros and cons to this tool. Here's the run-down:
- Grooves are nice and wide
- Markings are easy to see
- Nice on-board storage for the scoring tool
- Extended functionality with the Scor Mat
- Pricey- $29.99 USD for the Scor-Pal, $15.00 USD for the Scor Mat
- Groove spacing was disorienting to me
- Poor directions in the package- no pictures
- Lack of a corner tool for on-point cutting
I'm eager to play some more with this tool and see if I can't find some better directions- maybe on YouTube? And I know that folks who have the Sc0r-Pal are ardent fans- so that has to be worth something. Personally, for me, the jury is still out.
Sample provided for review.
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In Chapter 2of Securing Storage: A Practical Guide to SAN and NAS Security, author Himanshu Dwivedi examines how man-in-the-middle attacks affect Fibre Channel security and provides self-assessment exercises that administrators can use to determine if their organization is at risk.
Before we can begin to understand the idea about a Fibre Channel man-in-the-middle attack, let's first understand the concept using the IP protocol. An entity using IP, such as a switch or an operating system, will send out ARP requests when it is trying to communicate with other entities. For example, if server A wanted to communicate with server B, which has the IP address of 172.16.1.1 and the MAC address of 00-0A-CC-69-89-74, server A would send out an ARP request asking, "Who is 172.16.1.1?" Then the switch or the operating system would respond, replying with its MAC address, which is 00-0A-CC-69-89-74. The issue with ARP, which we will also address with Fibre Channel name servers, is that any malicious entity could send out an ARP reply instead of the actual server. For example, if you stepped outside your home and yelled out, "What is the address of the post-office," a malicious neighbor could say, "I am the post-office; please send your mail to me." If you believed this malicious neighbor without asking for proof, then your mail would be compromised. This is how ARP works, without any authentication. A malicious user could send out ARP replies with the incorrect information.
Since there is no authentication with ARP, similar to how there is no authentication with PLOGI in Fibre Channel fabrics, an entity receiving an ARP reply from an attacker would update their routing table with the incorrect information. Furthermore, even if a node did not send out an ARP request, which would request the MAC address of a specific IP address, it doesn't mean it won't receive an ARP reply and update its own routing table. For example, a malicious user could send out ARP replies to the entire network segment, telling each entity that the MAC address of the router, which is 172.16.1.1, is actually the MAC address of the malicious entity. When one node tries to communicate to any other node by going through the default router, it will actually be going to the malicious entity first, since it is using the MAC address of the malicious entity for layer 2 routing.
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ALBANY | The state Department of Agriculture and Markets announced Wednesday that Steuben County will receive a $50,000 grant for agriculture planning.
The grant is part of $150,000 provided to Steuben, Ontario and Jefferson counties and the Town of Milton in Saratoga County.
"Governor Cuomo understands the important role that agriculture plays in local economies, and in this Administration interest in agriculture has never been higher," said acting Agriculture Commissioner James B. Bays in a statement. "As a former Town Supervisor, I have seen firsthand how critically important it is to plan for future sustainability. This funding will assist municipalities in developing strategies on how to grow smart while continuing to protect their vast agricultural resources."
The funds help pay for planning to protect current farmland for agricultural uses and to plan for future agricultural development.
Steuben was eligible for the $50,000 grant because it has a agricultural and farmland protection plan that is more than 10 years old. The funds are intended to help update the plan or develop a new plan.
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Collectors give new life to classic hearses and other 'professional' cars Tuesday, July 22, 2003 By Bob Batz Jr., Post-Gazette Staff Writer
Some people collect salt and pepper shakers or bobblehead dolls.
John Ehmer collects hearses.
Full-size vintage hearses, each weighing roughly 6,000 pounds and stretching 20 feet or more.
John Ehmer sits at the wheel of his 1938 Superior Buick hearse/ambulance, one of more than 20 such "professional cars" in various conditions that are parked in his Wilkinsburg garage. At right is a 1937 Buick that the Sayers & Scovill coach company customized with aluminum panels cast in the form of drapes. Its long working life included a stint in Mexico. (Steve Mellon, Post-Gazette photos)
Right now he owns 21 hearses, ambulances and other "professional cars." He keeps them on two floors of an old car dealership he bought for them in Wilkinsburg. The total number fluctuates, but it's moving up. He's making a deal in Ohio for four more.
"It's a hobby that got a little crazy on me," says Ehmer, who lives in Beechview, where he doesn't even have a driveway.
This goatee'd grandfather is five months away from retiring as a "ways and structure" assistant manager at Port Authority, at which time he will devote even more time to his lifelong love of classic cars.
He's particularly passionate about professional cars, which are passenger car-based, custom-bodied vehicles used for funeral, rescue or livery services. Besides hearses, ambulances and limousines, there are flower cars, service cars, various combination cars such as hearse-ambulances. That's right: Ambulance service used to be provided by funeral homes.
This week Ehmer feels like he died and went to ... well, you know. As many as 120 of these vehicles are descending on the Pittsburgh area for the 27th International Meet of the Professional Car Society.
Imagine the unsuspecting guests at the Sheraton Four Points in Cranberry, where the gathering opens today.
Two core constituencies of the group are in for special treats. Funeral directors will tour the Allegheny County Coroner's office, the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and "mortuaries of distinction." Fire and emergency medical services types will tour the county's Emergency Operations Center, Pittsburgh's fire and EMS training facilities and the Center for Emergency Medicine.
But the public is welcome to participate in some events, such as the spectacle of a professional car parade from the hotel to McConnell's Mill State Park tomorrow morning.
Back at the hotel Friday night, there's a car cruise, and Saturday is what organizers call "Judgment Day" -- the judged "Concours d' Elegance" car show.
They close the meet out with the traditional "Light and Siren Finale that will no doubt be heard in Pittsburgh!"
The hosting Tri-State Chapter is promising a bigger turnout than the record 105 cars that came here in 1994. Several hundred enthusiasts are expected to attend.
The group, founded in 1976, has about 1,200 members in 15 countries. Sixty-seven members belong to the Tri-State Chapter (Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and the western parts of New York and Maryland), says its president, Rick Duffy. He is executive director of Foxwall Emergency Medical Service in Fox Chapel.
You know how some people hit 40 and buy a red sports car? Duffy says that in 1998, "I went out and bought an ambulance" -- a red and white 1964 Miller-Meteor Cadillac Classic 42 from Freyvogel funeral home in Oakland. It's the ambulance he remembers seeing at University of Pittsburgh football games. He hasn't gotten another one yet, for fear his wife might send him off in a modern one, but many members have more than one car.
Duffy says Ehmer stands out in the international group for all his cars as well as all his knowledge. "I haven't seen anyone who has a bigger fetish for automobilia."
Ehmer's garage, which includes a library of old professional car literature, is another destination for members at the meet. "They want to see my junk," Ehmer says with a big grin.
He bought his first old car when he was 13, growing up in Imperial, where he was captivated by a local funeral home's 1940 Pontiac combination. He bought his first hearses really cheap back in the '70s and drove them for work, using the behemoths to haul railroad ties and other construction materials.
He's nicer to them now, lovingly restoring them. "Now I appreciate them more for the craftsmanship and the uniqueness and the history," he says.
His "baby" that he's now restoring was the first motorized hearse in Uruguay, an open-cab 1929 Studebaker with a fantastical hand-carved (in Germany) rosewood body. "Everyone calls it Cinderella's carriage," says Ehmer, who points out how its smaller size and original white color indicate it was a hearse for women and children.
It was quite a feat to ship it here, and the cost was dear enough that he had to sell three of his best cars, including that boyhood Pontiac.
But one-of-a-kinds are what Ehmer wants. (Besides, the hearse trader recently learned that the Pontiac may be for sale again, and "It might be coming home.") Completely restored, the Uruguayan car could be worth more than $100,000.
Prices and values range widely, depending on how rare a car is and how much someone wants it. Ehmer paid only $300 to save his black 1960 Buick hearse from the junkyard -- and you know it's his because of the $1,200 he's invested in it over the past decade, including replacement of the original funeral home's nameplate with "Ehmer" in metal script. The only such car that the Flxible coach company built, it stretches back to sharp fins. "Kind of a Batmobile look," he said.
More than the color of these old hearses is dark, and collectors know they give some people the creeps. As one of three boys exclaimed after they wandered spellbound into the garage last week, "That's where dead people went?"
But PCS members keep it professional and forbid playing around with skeletons and coffins.
Though some funeral homes are now seeking these classic chassis for promotional use, most don't own their own hearses, opting to rent them from livery companies. You don't see cars such as Ehmer's white 1968 Superior Cadillac Royale, whose sole purpose was to transport displays of flowers.
"There's no need for automobiles like this any longer," Ehmer says, but you know that's not how he feels.
Listen to him describe how the old hearses drive like 10-ton trucks -- slow, hot (no air conditioning), uncomfortable, near impossible to see from.
But he'll have eight cars at the meet, and they won't just be sitting there. "I as if to run 'em" -- drive them on the highway -- where people tend to stare like they've seen a ghost.
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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when an embryo implants outside of its normal location within the endometrial lining of the uterus. The most common site for an ectopic pregnancy to occur is inside of the fallopian tubes that connect the uterus and ovaries. When this occurs, the ectopic pregnancy is also sometimes called a "tubal pregnancy." In less common cases, ectopic pregnancies can implant in other areas, such as in the cervix, on top of the ovary or in the pelvic area outside of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition to the pregnant woman. A pregnancy outside of the uterus is not viable; it is not possible to carry the pregnancy to term. It is estimated that about 1 to 2 percent of pregnancies are ectopic.
A woman with an ectopic pregnancy may experience the typical symptoms of early pregnancy, such as nausea or "morning sickness" and breast tenderness due to hormone changes. In some cases, she may not experience these symptoms or realize that she is pregnant. Other possible symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy include pelvic cramping, especially if it is on one side only, cessation of menstruation, abdominal pain, low back pain or pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding that is not associated with menstruation.
One complication of an ectopic pregnancy, especially a tubal pregnancy, is internal bleeding. If the early embryo continues to develop inside of the fallopian tube, it can cause the fallopian tube to rupture. Internal bleeding can cause sudden pain or pressure in the pelvic area, fainting and low blood pressure. Emergency medical treatment is required to treat the patient in shock.
Treatment for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy include surgery to stop the internal bleeding, remove the embryonic cells and repair structural damage or remove the fallopian tube if necessary. If an ectopic pregnancy is detected but it has not ruptured yet, a less invasive surgery can be used to remove the embryo before it causes a rupture to occur.
If a woman has had an ectopic pregnancy, she may be able to have a normal pregnancy in the future. However, some ectopic pregnancies can either cause damage to the reproductive system or an underlying condition can contribute to infertility. Some conditions that have been tied to the development of ectopic pregnancies include scarring in the fallopian tubes from surgery or infections, a congenital fallopian tube defect and endometriosis. Getting pregnant while using an intrauterine device (IUD) as contraception, undergoing in vitro fertilization and having a reversed tubal ligation are also thought to contribute to the risk of developing an ectopic pregnancy.


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A recent United Nations study on personal wealth found that having just $2,200 per adult puts a household in the top 50% of the world's richest.
However, thanks to large amounts of consumer debt, "many people in high-income countries have negative net worth and–somewhat paradoxically–are among the poorest people in the world in terms of household wealth."
Live debt free and you too could be the ruler of a small eastern bloc country! — BEN POPKEN
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"That friendship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end"
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"Beware of him that is slow to anger; for when it is long coming, it is the stronger when it comes, and the longer kept. Abused patience turns to fury."
"The road to perseverance lies by doubt."
"The way to bliss lies not on beds of down, And he that had no cross deserves no crown"
"Be wisely worldly, be not worldly wise"
"My soul, sit thou a patient looker-on; Judge not the play before the play is done: Her plot hath many changes; every day Speaks a new scene; the last act crowns the play"
"Socrates called beauty a short-lived tyranny; Plato, a privilege of nature; Theophrastus, a silent cheat; Theocritus, a delightful prejudice; Carneades, a solitary kingdom; Aristotle, that it was better than all the letters of recommendation in the w"
"My mind's my kingdom."
"The world's a book, writ by the eternal art - Of the great author printed in man's heart, 'Tis falsely printed, though divinely penned, And all the errata will appear at the end"
"And what's a life? - a weary pilgrimage, Whose glory in one day doth fill the stage With childhood, manhood, and decrepit age"


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Capacity | 6TB |
Interface |
1x USB 2.0 1x eSATA 2x 9-Pin FireWire-800 |
Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Drivers | |
Supported | Not Required |
Included | Not Required |
System Requirements | |
Operating System |
Mac Windows |
Hardware | FireWire-800, USB 2.0, or eSATA port |
General | |
Mounting | Desktop |
Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz |
Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C) Storage Temperature: -4-149°F (-20-65°C) |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.9 x 6.5 x 6.1" (9.8 x 16.6 x 15.4cm) |
Weight | 5.2 lb (2.6kg) |
Packaging Info | |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.5 x 8.6 x 7.6" |


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Lot 137: 1981/82 Topps hockey National Set of 66 (Nrmt- Nm/Mt) Gretzky/Bourque
October Autograph Sale
by Autograph, Collectibles Etc.
21 October 2016
Worcester, MA, USA
Live AuctionSold
Looking for the realised and estimated price?
Description: A great set made from original cut card cases. This 66 card set includes Wayne Gretzky and Ray Bourque as well as Bossy, Kurri and Gretzky Team leader.


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