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First off, instructions say "bolt on", this does not "bolt on". You will need a hacksaw and some automotive knowledge. It's easy, but that needs to be known. This exhaust sounds great without being obnoxious. I was eyeing some cat back systems but have read a lot about people having drone issues due to the MDS so I opted for keeping the stock "briefcase" under the truck. Installed in about an hour or so. Measure twice, cut once. All in all I really like this setup.


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Discussion in 'HOW TO' started by Vroom, Dec 13, 2006.
Are these hard to come by, I got a coffee can full of new ones.
roughly $5(some less some more) a piece if that tells you anything
I know I could use one or two.
sorry if I sound retarded, but what are they?
indicator rods and chain
They are the chain piece that sticks out of a Sturmey archer 3 speed hub(sticks out of the axle literally) and everytime you shift, that little chain is pulled and you then switch gears.
Hey Vroom,
Where did you get that pile of those things?
if your patient enough you can sell them on E bay one at a time and make a killing..
or you can try and sell them here...
Old Roads
scroll down a bit and a window shows a list of Forums..go to the English Bike Section.... I'm sure a few guys there might like them!Your sittin on a gold mine if you don't mind selling them slowly to the right crowd.
:lol: I thinking of making of making them into earrings and selling
them to biker chicks.
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RR, I got them from a friend
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Anyways, while having my blog identity crisis I realized something. Although I really enjoy posting about fashion and style, it's not what I'm truly passionate about - so obviously I'm not going to feel as connected to it! I've made a lot of changes in my life (some more externally obvious and some more in just the way I've decided to think about/deal with things/live my life) and yet I wasn't really reflecting any of that in my content. So - I made a decision.
I've started a new blog to share what I really love - creating things. Delightfully DIY (my new blog) will have tons of diy tutorials (which I guess is probably obvious). I'm also going to be posting free downloads and printables. I am always making things in Illustrator (like patterns, backgrounds, social media icons, etc.) that I never end up using - so I've decided to share! If you like creative things and DIY projects, please come check out Delightfully DIY!
{Full tutorial for these earrings on Delightfully DIY}
I'm not giving up on Not Without Heels though - I am still going to keep blogging here (because after all I really do still enjoy fashion)!


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Czisny could be 3rd......or 15th.
Kim is likely going to be on the podium somewhere, and if reports are any indication, most likely on the top of it.
Asada and Ando have a habit of peaking toward the end of the season, but have they already peaked at 4CC? Time will tell.
I just hope the medals go to whomever deserves them and there is no "padding".


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REEB day is almost like the 4/20 for alcohol. The origins of REEB are very complex, R is the 18th letter of the alphabet 18- 12 months gets you six getiing you to june (6th Month) then E the 4th letter of the alphabet Two E's Would be 2XE (the 24th) And B being the 2nd letter in the alphabet Brings you back to the begining of the end making it (year 02 or which ever year it is) Therefore getting the word Reeb When Spelt Backwards Creating Beer Day, Now that is some straight up wu-tang Shit right there. But it is not only for beer any kind of drinking is appreciated.
Little Johnny: Hey Timothy what are you doing on the 24th?
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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by CowboyMcCoy, Jan 8, 2013.
So, will he be a Cowboy next year? Yes or no?
Do you think he could possibly be good somewhere else?
It was not his fault he sucked, that evil RB coach conspired against him and Garrett to keep this offense from juggarnaunt status.
Murray sucked too but it doesn't count because he's Murray.
With a good O-Line I think we should keep both backs. They can get the job done.
So true..
Thing is, Murray didn't put up good stats this year but anyone with 2 eyes can tell our offense is a lot better with him out there and if Romo doesn't do stupid things.
The guy who showed up fat and out of shape for training camp and fumbles the ball by himself and gets tackled by the turf? I hope like hell he is traded and we get something for him.. I would take a slice of pizza for him at this point.
He's an Unrestricted Free Agent. He can sign with any team once the Free Agency period starts.
No need to re-sign Flix. He can do his thing somewhere else.
We can get the same (or better) production from a late round draft pick. Heck, draft two RB's late in the draft.
Don't care.
Do we get comp picks for him?
The comps picks would be in the 2014 draft.
I think if the price is right Felix will be here next season.
He'll probably go to New England and break the single-season rushing record.
That would be our luck.. but seriously, that would never happen.
If the price is right that works for me.
Not a lot of reason to think he'd be expensive, I would think. The whole league is thinking what we're thinking (don't invest $$$ in an older RB), and it's not like his talent has been showcased of late.
Haha I know...
I think Felix is comfortable making 1-2 million dollars a year, getting a few carries here and there, and just living a comfortable life. I don't think he has real passion to be a great football player.
I totally agree and that's why I don't want him on the Cowboys.
Bingo. He showed that coming into camp out of shape. He just seems like a goofy fun dude, but not a serious football player. I don't want him on the team either.


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The amended accommodation was good and had a good stay, we did have problems with the noise what is our sleep has cost, we suspect that we ourselves are lured because of this problem, to another location or we played again this choice will make remains to be seen.
De gewijzigde accomodatie was goed en hebben een goed verblijf gehad, we hebben wel problemen gehad met de lawaai wat wel onze nachtrust heeft gekost, wij vermoeden zelf dat wij naar een andere locatie zijn gelokt vanwege dit probleem, of wij de volgende keer weer deze keuze zullen maken is nog te bezien.
Very good location and good size apartment with all the necessities for our party of 8 people. Quite a few restaurants nearby and a subway station just down the street. We had a problem with the radiators that wouldn't stop heating and one of them had a broken knob. We called the agency who were very nice and helpful and sent a man to fix it - it didn't help though... Also it was litterally painful to shower in the apartment because of the water temperature that was constantly changing between either ice cold or burning hot, and that caused us quite a bit of frustration during our stay.
Besides from that the apartment was very nice and clean and with plenty of towels and we enjoyed our stay!
The location of the apartment (Thompson Street/Houston Street) is very good, subway stations are quite nearby and there are lots of supermarkets, shops and restaurants in the neighborhood.
The flat is located on the 3rd floor which is not very convenient with luggage because there is no elevator; unfortunately it could have been cleaner.
Beautiful Apartment very nice clean functional group or family (be careful tuileaux heating are very chaut especially for children ages low) the apartment is close to shops and transportation metro area very lively in the evening great.
Beau Appartement très fonctionnel propre très agréable en groupe ou en famille (faire attention au tuileaux de chauffage qui sont très chaut surtout pour les enfants à bas âges ) l appartement est près des commerces et des transport métro quartier tres vivant le soir très bien situé .
David himself, we have never seen but removal of key proceeded normally. Afterwards had no fees. The apartment had everything we 4 girls aged 20, needed. It was small but clean and tidy and the neighbors are very friendly. Very good location: close to central park. Supermarkets, cinemas and shops are nearby. The only downside is the noise from the street at night but mostly we were so tired that we just went through.
David zelf hebben we nooit gezien maar afhaling van sleutel verliep normaal. Achteraf ook geen kosten meer gehad. Het appartement had alles wat wij, 4 meisjes van 20 jaar, nodig hadden. Het was er klein maar proper en in orde en de buren zijn zeer vriendelijk. Zeer goede ligging: vlak aan central park. Supermarkten, cinema's en winkels zijn dichtbij. Enig nadeel is het geluid van de straat 's nachts maar meestal waren we zo moe dat we daar gewoon doorsliepen.
This apartment is very compact and 4 flight up (no lift). The beds and pillows are not comfortable and need to be replaced. The hot water supply to the shower is irregular and in winter having cold showers is not pleasant. I would not recommend this apartment to anyone with children or over the age of 50. The location is excellent but it does not offset the negatives.
Excellent apartment location, central and close to the station mestropolitana. Good cleaning conditions ....... a bit 'too small bedrooms! silvia Efrati
Ottima la posizione dell'appartamento, centrale e vicino alla stazione della mestropolitana. Buone le condizioni di pulizia.......un po' troppo piccole le camere da letto!
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The location is excellent. In a quieter area but still very close to the hustle and bustle. The subway is just a few minutes walk. Central Park and MoMA are a short walk.
Apartment is decent size for the price. Having two bedrooms separate from living room is nice.
One downside is street noise b/c it is ground level, but we knew that going into it. Just bring some earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
The only bad thing is we discovered our last night that there were cockroaches in the kitchen.... not sure if this apartment is sprayed regularly.
Apartment very well located close to the metro and points of interest. Surface rather well arranged. However, it is very noisy, but as almost all housing in NYC. Means the street rooms.
Appartement très bien situé à proximité du métro et des points d'intérêt. Surface plutôt bien agencée. En revanche, il est très bruyant, mais comme pratiquement tous les logements de NYC. On entend la rue des chambres.
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I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. From the time I was 11 until 16 years old, a family friend trapped me in prolonged abuse. Over the last 15 years I have disclosed the abuse to my family and friends, sought many hours of counseling, and this past Christmas Eve reported the assaults to the police, who are currently investigating.
UPDATE: The police have finished their investigation. Last week my perpetrator was charged with five counts of sexual assault and appeared in a Saskatoon courtroom.
Last month, Graham James was convicted of sexually assaulting Theoren Fleury and Todd Holt in the 1980s and 1990s when they played for him in the Western Hockey League. The two-year sentence handed to James by the provincial court is being appealed by the Manitoba Department of Justice.
These events have sparked a heated debate in our country, toward which I have mixed feelings. James' publicity helps shine a light on how we can overcome this social ill, but that these debates are largely fueled by retribution saddens me.
There is too much emphasis on the need for tough sentences, and not enough focus on two equally important areas: victim services and offender rehabilitation.
"There is no sentence this court can impose that will give back to Holt and Fleury that which was taken by James," said Judge Catherine Carlson said during sentencing. She is right.
Three weeks ago I submitted my victim impact statement to the police and shared it with my friends and family. One friend wrote "I suspect my instinct to tar, feather, and execute may not be the most helpful response." He is also right.
An eye for an eye leaves victims without services and offenders without rehabilitation. Let's shift our attention.
Imagine a group of 100 kids who were abused as children. According to the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, it's estimated that at best 10 of these kids will report their abuser to the police, and that five will see their abuser tried and convicted in court. What about the 90 kids who never report? Or the 95 kids who never see a conviction? Justice or not, all victims need access to services.
Depending on the province there are varying levels of support for victims. In Ontario, an individual who is actively bringing a case against an abuser or has obtained a conviction can use the Ontario Victims Services Secretariat. But this leaves 90 of 100 kids without help. By contrast, the Saskatchewan Association of Sexual Assault Services has a network of organizations that offer services to all victims in the province.
I have paid thousands of dollars for professional help. My counselor in Toronto charges $150 per session. I am fortunate to have private insurance to cover some of the cost and an income to pay for the rest, but many are not as fortunate.
It's essential that all survivors, regardless of where they live, have access to the professional help they need to live a full and healthy life.
Unless abusers die in prison, they will eventually be released. Locking them up forever is one solution, but it's unrealistic. According to Canada's Corrections and Conditional Release Statistical Overview it costs $110,000 per year to keep a male inmate locked up in a Federal Penitentiary. That's $220,000 for Graham James' most recent conviction.
How much are we spending on his rehabilitation?
During James' 1997 prison spell -- 18 months for abusing former NHLer Sheldon Kennedy -- he received 32 hours of rehabilitation. If his treatment costs $150 per hour, then we spent only $4,800 for his rehabilitation. This is paltry when compared to the costs of his incarceration.
While convicted abusers are likely to reoffend (based on academic papers and interviews I've conducted with criminal lawyers and counselors, the average abuser has between 30 and 150 victims), we know that ongoing professional rehabilitation is the key to lowering the risk of re-offence.
The Protecting Children from Sexual Predators Act, also known as Bill C-54, proposes modifications to the Criminal Code of Canada. If passed, the bill will increase the current mandatory minimum sentences (MMS) for child abusers.
Supporters argue that increased MMS will help communicate social disapproval, deter offenders, and prevent future crime from occurring by removing the convicted offender from society. Unless we are going to find and jail every child molester for life, I suggest we start pressing our government for a serious rehabilitation program for convicted abusers.
Given the choice, I would rather see my abuser serve the current MMS of 45 days, freeing up tens of thousands of dollars otherwise spent on his incarceration on his rehabilitation (both in prison and after release), over simply serving the proposed increased MMS of one year and being released without any rehab.
Bill C-54 does not go far enough. It does absolutely nothing to provide help for those suffering in silence with the pain of past abuse nor does it impose minimum rehabilitation standards for abusers. It's a rare occasion when politicians listen. But listening they are. The public has been calling for mandatory minimum sentences for child molesters and the politicians have responded accordingly.
Normally I would say this is a good thing. However, in this case we've hit the bullseye on one target and left two other important targets untouched.
Next time you catch yourself ranting about the absurdly low penalties for childhood sexual abusers, be sure to heap some scorn on the lack of victim support and offender rehabilitation. While you're at it, contact your MP about the short-comings of Bill C-54.


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One of the first in-depth features I wrote as a professional journalist was focused—somewhat ironically, in retrospect—on what is still sometimes referred to as one of the biggest and most expensive public works projects in U.S. history: the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority's (MTA) Central Artery/Tunnel Project, more commonly known as Boston's Big Dig. The exact date of that story eludes because it predates the widespread use of the Internet as a publishing archive. (I couldn't find a copy of it anywhere, even through the magic of Google.)
The subject of that piece, however, remains fresh in my mind: Nynex (one of the original Baby Bells spun off from the divestiture of AT&T; its facilities are now part of Verizon) was taking advantage of the Big Dig to pursue a massive upgrade to its own aging infrastructure. Since the MTA was going to be opening up the streets for an indefinite period of time anyway, Nynex decided to pull fiber optic cabling, install new switching facilities, and pursue other improvements necessary to modernize its network.
Onsite in Boston over the course of several days, interviewing Nynex's engineers and project managers and touring the company's facilities, I got a firsthand look at the breadth and complexity of Nynex's operation, and also of the massive public works project that surrounded and prompted it.
Part of the reason I remember my work on that story so vividly is that it marked a career turning point for me: That early experience helped fuel a lasting journalistic passion for covering technical innovation, for behind-the-scenes storytelling, for deciphering complex infrastructure and processes and the way things work—and for translating all of it into content that was informative, instructive, and interesting for an audience ranging from the upper echelons of industry management to the workers responsible for installing and maintaining the systems.
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ARSC T3E Users' Newsletter 143, May 29, 1998
Goodbye "denali"
ARSC's first supercomputer, denali, an 8-CPU, 1-GWord, CRAY Y-MP, will be removed from service this Sunday, the 31st. Denali has been replaced by chilkoot, a 12-CPU, 1-GWord, CRAY J932se.
Debugging Parallel Programs with Totalview
Moving from a single-process, GUI debugger to totalview for MPP programs should not be too difficult. When you get tired of adding unnecessary print statements to help troubleshoot, it's probably worth an hour or so to learn MPP totalview.
Here's a quick startup guide:
- Exporting the debugger display: Try totalview's X Window System GUI interface (the default). You must first export the display from your supercomputing center's T3E to your local workstation. (ARSC SGI users: read news xauth for instructions.) Totalview's -L option, if your connection is too slow, launches the ASCII interface.
- Compiling for the debugger: You must recompile those source files that you wish to debug. Use the -g or -G compiler options. (You don't have to recompile every program unit! This is a useful feature for users with huge codes.) For both the Fortran and C/C++ compilers, under Cray's programming environment 3.0, finer control is provided by the -G option. -G specifies the debug level . With either compiler, the -g option selects the default debug level. Read the man pages for details, and remember, these options eliminate optimizations, so recompile without either -g or -G before attempting any productions runs.
- Specifying the number of PEs your program will use in the debugger: Two points here. First, totalview is an interactive program, so you may not run it (and the program to be debugged) on more PEs than are provided to you for interactive use. At ARSC, the interactive limit for all users is set to 8. The command: udbsee | grep jpelimit will show your PE limits (jpelimit[i] is interactive limit, jpelimit[b] is batch limit). Second, you must invoke totalview with the -X option to specify the number of PEs. For instance: totalview -X 3 will launch totalview on 3 PEs. You can check this using grmview, which will show a job, owned by you, running (or waiting to run) on 3 PEs, and called, ttsession .
- Specifying your executable to debug: Name your executable file on the shell command line: totalview -X 3 ./a.out or, after starting totalview, use the file pull-down menu's load new program... option.
- Setting search paths, when your source code and executable are in different directories: For symbolic debugging, totalview needs to find your source files. Specify the paths for it to search using the Set Search Directory option under the Source menu item.
- Starting the program with or without command line arguments: Once you've loaded the program, you'll get a familiar-looking debugger window with oval checkboxs, adjacent to your lines of source code, for setting breakpoints. Set a breakpoint at the top of your code. Run the program. If you need to run the program with command line arguments, use the run (args)... option under the Control menu, otherwise, just click the run button.
- Choosing the current PE: Use the PE text-box to chose the PE to view. Process states are usually different on different PEs. The PE setting allows you to see the current values of variables and execute lines on different PEs.
- Stepping and setting breakpoints on multiple PEs: Use the PSet menu option to switch between PSet SINGLE and ALL . PSet stands for "process set" (as in, "set of processes") and the current PSet value is displayed (not accessed) in the PSet text-box. PSet affects (among other things) the way you step through the program. When PSet is set to SINGLE , you may chose a PE, as described above, and step through its process without advancing the other processes. When PSet is set to ALL , you take a step in all processes whenever you click "step." You may switch back and forth between ALL and SINGLE. Next behaves like Step . Breakpoints, however, are established without reference to PSet .
- Help: Most totalview controls and concepts will be familiar if you have used debuggers before. In any case, xhelp , is a great reference.
- Many programs try to minimize explicit synchronization events, assuming, instead, that the processes on different PEs will proceed at the same pace. You can certainly tamper with this lock-step timing when you single step through a program, one PE at a time. By manually changing the expected order of events, you can cause a functioning program to deadlock in ways that would not occur naturally.
- The debugger flags, -g and -G, disable compiler optimizations. (Read the compiler man pages for details.) This can change the order of operations, meaning that bugs (created by optimization) might "go away." It also means that the program will run slower, sometimes considerably slower.
Again, be sure to recompile with optimization enabled before doing any production runs !
CUG Final Program
Next month will see the annual Cray User Group conference in Stuttgart, Germany, June 15-19. More details can be found at http://www.cug.org/ , where the latest program can be down-loaded. ARSC will be presenting a number of items,
- a paper from Guy Robinson on 'Pushing/Dragging Users Towards Better Utilization'
- Barbara Horner-Miller will be presenting results of a survey of user support activity at Cray sites.
- And ARSC users have contributed several of their latest visualizations to be shown at various points throughout the conference.
A review of the conference will appear in a future newsletter.
Review of Parallel Tools for MPI Development
The following document:
gives a nice comparison and review of the following parallel tools for MPI development:
- AIMS - instrumentors, monitoring library, and analysis tools
- MPE logging library and Nupshot performance visualization tool
- Pablo - monitoring library and analysis tools
- Paradyn - dynamic instrumentation and run-time analysis tool
- SvPablo - integrated instrumentor, monitoring library, and analysis tool
- VAMPIRtrace monitoring library and VAMPIR performance visualization tool
- VT - monitoring library and performance analysis and visualization tool for the IBM SP
VAMPIR is available to ARSC users. Reread newsletter #129 for details on using this tool:
We strongly encourage heavy MPI users to analyze their code! Impressive speedup is sometimes possible.
Quick-Tip Q & A
A: {{ How do you Unix wizards trick e-mail into sending those automatic, "Don't bother me, I'm at Eurodisney," messages? }} First, create a ".forward" file in your home directory--this is a good idea, anyway. Normally, the .forward file will contain the e-mail address of your workstation, or whatever address to which you would like your mail forwarded. Use the .forward file to save one copy of each message and pipe another into the "vacation" utility, which sends automatic replies. Read "man vacation," for details. Here is one reader response to this question: This week's query about an automated reply to incoming e-mail while away from the office is actually a touchy issue. The Berkeley Unix 'vacation' program is available with all SunOS (incl. Solaris) machines, and some others. However, its use has been discouraged for at least two reasons. It has always been a problem for generating excess traffic in response to bulk e-mail. Also it was a small component in a common 'sendmail' security vulnerability a couple years back (the problem was with sendmail, but a common fix included disabling 'vacation'). Q: The following snippet of Fortran code fails on the "write" because it would output 40*7, or 280 characters per line. It turns out that the maximum allowed is 267 per line, and that there is a corresponding restriction on "reads." open (unit=5,file="test.out") do j=1,5 write (5,100) (out(j,i),i=1,40) 100 format (40(i6,' ')) enddo close (unit=5) Here's the system info provided when the code crashes: yukon$ ./a.out lib-1211 ./a.out: UNRECOVERABLE library error A WRITE operation tried to write a record that was too long. Encountered during a sequential formatted WRITE to unit 5 Fortran unit 5 is connected to a sequential formatted text file: "test.out" Current format: 100 FORMAT(40(i6,' ')) ^ And here's the question: What if you *really* needed to read or write lines in excess of 267 characters? What could you do?
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Sometimes you just let a guy save some dignity, yes Deihl needs to take a cut in pay based on last year, but allowing him to attribute that to an effort to keep another player allows him to keep some of his pride. He was a great O-linemen for the Giants for many years. Let him have that one.
My goal had been to win a championship, work toward the Hall of Fame, have my jersey retired by the team and I`d go in as a lifelong New York Giant, but I`m now resigned to the fact that this won`t happen. -- Michael Strahan, just when you think you're down...
Edit - I did a quick search, it definitely already happened this offseason. http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=844...-takes-pay-cut
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He may have restructured in prior years, but restructures don't necessarily involve pay cuts . . . ususually they help the player because they pay him some salary up front so that it can be prorated as a bonus for cap purposes.
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Trying to find recipes using pumpking. Have to do something for potluck at the Church Saturday. I love pumpkin but no recipes except pie and 1 cake.
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Trying to find recipes using pumpking. Have to do something for potluck at the Church Saturday. I love pumpkin but no recipes except pie and 1 cake.
I no longer have the recipe but if you google pumpkin crisp, you should find a recipe that you might like. If memory serves me well, think you use a box of cake mix for the topping/crisp. Very rich and good.
Check out this thread ... there's a great pumpkin cake suggestion here!
Does it have to be pumpkin? ... or could it be something with a fall spin to it?
If so check out this thread
I have had this recipe in my "Saved" file for quite some time, but have not yet used it. It sounds good, and I love the idea of serving it with Ginger Snaps.
Pumpkin Pie Dip
(1) 8 OZ. Pkg. Cream Cheese (room temperature)
1 Cup Canned Pumpkin
1/2 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
1 1/2 TBS. Orange Juice
2 Tsp. Cinnamon
Pinch Ground Cloves
Whip all ingredients together until fully combined and smooth. Serve with Ginger Snaps.
Here is my favorite:
Pumpkin Pie Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Use a 9 x 13 inch pan – do not grease pan
1 - Large can of pumpkin (29 ounces)
1 – Large can of Evaporated Milk (12 ounces)
1 – Cup of white sugar
3 – Eggs
¾ - Teaspoon of salt
3 – Teaspoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 – Box of Yellow Cake Mix
1 – Cup of chopped walnuts or pecans
1 ½ - Cups of melted butter
Mix the pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, salt and pumpkin pie spice together.
Pour the pumpkin mixture into the baking pan. Sprinkle the box of dry yellow cake mix evenly on top of the pumpkin mixture. Top with the chopped nuts and drizzle the melted butter on top of the cake.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until done. It's done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
I don't have recipe but LOVE pumpkinbutter, it is like applebutter.
Pumpkin Bars
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups pumpkin
½ cup chopped nuts, any kind
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a jellyroll pan. Beat eggs and sugar together, beat in oil. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and beat into egg mixture. Add pumpkin and then nuts. Bake 25 minutes. Cool and cover with cream cheese frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 stick butter
8 ounces cream cheese, can be low-fat but not fat free
2 to 3 cups sifted confectioners sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla, or less
2 teaspoons vanilla
Cream butter and cream cheese together. Gradually sift in confectioners sugar and lastly add vanilla. Don't apply icing until the bars are cooled.
Try this one... I've got a million of them...well, at least 3-5. HAhaha
PUMPKIN SPICE DESSERT – from good friend, Peg H. 12/10/06
1 box spice cake mix (reserve 2/3 cup)
1 stick butter-melted or softened
1 egg
Mix all together and press in 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake in 325-350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
While this bakes mix together:
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
2/3 cup reserved cake mix
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (to sprinkle on top)
*Note: I added a teaspoon or two of Splenda® to this batter also.
Spread on crust and bake for 15-20 minutes more.
Cool completely and top with Cool Whip® and sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top. Refrigerate till ready to serve.
Enjoy! (Peg is an excellent cook!)
Pumpkin Bars
2 C. Flour
2 C. Sugar
4 Eggs
1 C. Vegetable Oil
1 Can Pumpkin (16 oz.)
1 tsp. Baking Soda
2 tsp. Baking Powder
2 tsp. Cinnamon
Using electric mixer, combine eggs, sugar, and oil, mixing well. Gradually, add all other dry ingredients in order listed.
Pour into greased and floured deep cookie sheet (13 x 18")
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool.
3 oz. Cream Cheese
6 Tbsp. Butter
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 C. Powdered Sugar
1 tsp. milk (or more as needed)
Mix well and frost cooled bars. It doesn't look like enough frosting, but it is.
Pumpkin Crumb Cake
■1- 15 ounce Can Pumpkin
■2C sugar
■1 C milk
■2 C self rising flour
■1 stick margarine
■2 eggs
■1 tsp vanilla
■1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
*To make your own self rising flour, simply add 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt for EACH cup of all purpose flour.
Crumb Topping
■1 stick (1/2 c) Margarine
■1 Cup brown sugar (dark or light)
■1 cup flour (self rising or plain, whatever you have on hand)
■1 Cup oats (quick or old fashioned)
Spray 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray. Place all batter ingredients into large mixing bowl. Mix until well blended.
In medium bowl, place all topping ingredients. Cut together with a long tined fork until well blended. Pour 1/2 of batter into pan, top with 1/2 crumb mixture. Pour remaining batter over and top with remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour at 350.
Pumpkin Spice Cake
1 box Spice Cake Mix
1 12 oz. can of pumpkin
3 eggs
1 tub cream cheese frosting
Cinnamon *optional
Slivered almonds or chopped walnuts*optional
Preheat oven to temperature recommended on cake mix package.
Pour Spice Cake mix into large bowl. Add pumpkin and eggs and using a large MixnScraper (or sturdy spoon), mix until all of the cake mix is moistened. This will take several minutes as it takes a while to get the pumpkin to mix all the way in due to its viscosity (the batter will be very thick). **Do NOT add the water and oil your cake mix may call for**
Empty cake batter into a greased and floured pie dish (greasing not necessary if you are using seasoned stoneware)
Bake cake for amount of time recommended on cake mix box or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean
Allow cake to cool in pan
Frost with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting.
(optional) Use nuts to create a pattern on top of cake and lightly dust with ground cinnamon.
Double Layer NO BAKE Pumpkin Pie
Bottom layer: 8oz of cream cheese(room temp)
2 Tlbs of sugar
1/2 Carton of Coolwhip
Mix until smooth
Put this in Keebler Graham Crust
Top Layer: 1 Can of pumpkin
1 Large box of French vanilla pudding
1 Cup of milk\
1 tsp of vanilla extract
Add pumpkin pie spice to taste
Mix all together. Put in frig over night. Garnish as desired
I make this every year. Kids gave up regular pumpkin pie.


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I don't care at all what either of them did at their proday or their 40 times. Also don't care about stats.
And game changer is a completely meaningless thing out of context. Unless you are saying you think Teo is better than every other LB in this draft. He did create more turnovers
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lavonte was one I wanted,,,,Do you know if the Gmen had any reps at Brown's pro day?
As for those debating Greene vs Brown, heck I would take either or in the draft. Maybe Brown drop into the 2nd rd, if we are lucky. I know Reese has mentioned improving the D, especially the LB position. But I dont know if he pulls the trigger at 19 on Brown. Ideally it would be great if he could trade back later in the 1st and pick up an extra 2nd or 3rd, and then draft Brown. Reese goes BPA regardless, whether its a need or not.
After reading more and watching more vids on Brown and Greene for that matter, I would like to see either one of them in a Giants uni next season over Ogletree. Brown and Greene seem to have good character and no baggage to worry about.


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Good Day -- I had a removal from a fallen log scheduled for this morning. Usually I wouldn't do it as it is raining but wondered if anyone has done one in the rain. I was thinking of putting an easy up tent over my workspace and getting to work. Figure the bees will bee grumpy about it, but they will all be there and I can suck them up in the bee vac.
I am putting them in a top bar -- so the cooler weather will make it easier to tie in the comb as it has been quite hot and last week I cancelled out on a 105 degree day with 100% humidity.
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John Williamson is coming to the Riverland on the 13th of February. I had a chat to him on Riverland Today about the visit and the new album.
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Medieval Easter at the Royal Armouries in Leeds - Friday, 22 March 2013
History comes alive at the Royal Armouries in Leeds this Easter with a series of Medieval events – designed to entertain, educate and inspire.
From the thrills and spills of an authentic, hard-fought Joust – to popular stunt-riding horse shows – Britain's oldest public museum has lined up an action-packed programme for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and the school holidays.
Events run as follows:
Joust – Witness the excitement as highly-trained performers stage a thrilling joust and compete for the coveted Queen's Jubilee Trophy. The tension starts to build with heats on Easter Saturday and Sunday (March 30 and 31) culminating in a dramatic finale on Easter Monday (April 1), with a feast of pomp and pageantry.
The spectacle includes a parade of all the knights and their heralds on Easter Monday, just before the final at 2.30pm. Visitors can enter into the spirit of the event, by dressing up in Medieval-style clothes.
For more information and the latest news about the Royal Armouries:
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- Royal Armouries is the national museum of arms and armour and has sites in Leeds, HM Tower of London, Fort Nelson and Louisville, Kentucky. It is the first British national museum to open a permanent presence in another country
- Admission to the museum is free. However, there may be a small charge for some special events.
- Open all year daily, 10am-5pm. Closed 24-25 December
- Information Line: 0113 220 1999
- Website: www.royalarmouries.org
- The Royal Armouries Museum should not be confused with Royal Armouries International plc, the private sector corporate hospitality business.
Children can also cheer on their favourite knights by using their artistic skills to create special flags, in a Yorkshire Heraldry workshop that runs all day Easter Saturday. Ticket prices for the jousting heats start at £3 for under 16s, £5 for adults. Grand final tickets are priced £4 for under 16s and £6 for adults.
Stunt Riding Horse Show – Good Friday (March 29)
Join us for a spectacular action-packed display of skill-at-arms and crazy trick-riding by the masters of excitement, Atkinson Action Horses.
Falconry displays – April 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
See these amazing birds of prey with two shows a day, at 12 noon and 3pm. Tickets £2 per child, and £4 per adults. Or enjoy the enhanced experience, and get up close and handle the birds – £9 adults, £7 children.
Regia Anglorum Re-enactments – Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7
History comes to life, with British Living History group Regia Anglorum, as they re-enact Norman skirmishes and archer skills in our outdoor arena.
Sherwood Maze – 11am to 4pm, daily, throughout the school holidays
Enter Sherwood Forest to complete your quest, navigate the medieval maze and receive a share of King John's bounty. £1.50 per child.
Have-a-go Archery – Wednesdays, April 3 and 10
Become an Archer for the day and see how far you can shoot an arrow. Watch the experts in action, before having a go. Age 8 plus, £3 per person.
The Princess Bride – daily throughout school holidays
Take a break from activities, and gather in the Hunting Gallery Cinema for showings of The Princess Bride.
Museum admission is free but charges apply for some special events.
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U3 multiplayer update
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Will there be another patch update ?
We need more events, double xp/treasure and more U3 fun.
I hope Naughty Dog continues to spend their time on this game.
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Re: U3 multiplayer update
Mar 22, 2014
Since U3 is 2 years old, TLoU is out since month and they're working on U4 (also there's a TLoU Movie ND has to discuss about with the movie makers - good actors, Story and such), No I don't think they care for U3. In TLoU there was only one "More Supplies" Event. TLoU deserves more support. There U3 days are other.
You mean the hardest weapon in the game to master and get good with and actually requires skill DOESN'T need a nerf?!?
Get outa here." -dh0rmazine
Get outa here." -dh0rmazine
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Going for gold in 1912 - Stockholm
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On the other hand, if you like what you see there is nothing stopping you from adding it to your bucket list and returning one day for a longer stay.
During our first every cruise around the Baltic in 2009, Stockholm was added to our bucket list
This day was now upon us. Flying SAS from Manchester, we had arranged a visit to Stockholm for 3 nights/4 days staying in �stermalm, a borough in central Stockholm on one of the 14 islands that make up the geography of this city.
Our flight was at 10:35 so it was a leisurely start to the day. This didn't stop the airport being busy although as it was only mid July this was only classed as a mad rush. The mad, MAD rush wouldn't start for another few weeks. On entering the arrivals hall we were immediately met by a large queue stretching almost the whole length of the concourse before snaking back on itself.
'I'm glad we're not queuing up to check-in for that flight!' I commented to Roisin
15 minutes later after we had checked in our baggage, we were now part of this mega queue. This was no check-in line. It was the queue to pass through security!!! Now if I could get everyone to place their hands on the hips of the person in front, we could all conga through to the departure lounge. I'm sure this would speed things up as well as perhaps get in to the Guinness Book of Records for the longest line to Conga through airport security!!! So far I believe the record is 8!! A bunch of revellers on their way to Dublin for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations complete with novelty Guinness hats!!
45 minutes later we entered the departure lounge. The conga world record was still intact but somehow I had acquired a novelty Guinness hat in the process!!
The flight to Stockholm took 2 hours 40 minutes and was uneventful. In fact it was too uneventful. Something was missing. The drone of the engines? Nope. The cabin crew? Nope. The passengers? Nope…well on second thoughts I had to turn around and check that there were other passengers on board and we hadn't ventured in to the twilight zone by mistake
Roisin later told me that the golden silence was eventually broken by a lone passenger snoring!!
�landa airport lies 19km outside the capital. We had booked our bus tickets previously on line. We had no problem in locating Swebus number 867 that would take us from the airport to Stockholm's Centralen bus and train station. Once again, the library effect had followed us on board. I was scared to speak to Roisin in case a middle-aged woman looking over her horn rimmed spectacles leant over from the seat behind and told me to 'Shhhh as she turned yet another yellowing page of her Emily Bront� novel!!!'
From Centralen we bought our 3-day travel pass that allows us unlimited travel on buses, ferries and the subway then headed for the T-Centralen metro station that would take us to �stermalm
Beware the revolving doors that connect the main line City Terminal with the subway/metro (T-Bana). There is a set of 'double' revolving doors that seem to revolve at different speeds. There is not much space between exiting one set and entering the second. With luggage in tow it became even more challenging. Now I know what the contestants in 'Wipeout' must feel like!!
In Istanbul I wrote about the Yorkshire influence with the sign that says: 'Ey�p'. These Yorkshire folk certainly got around as they seemed to have left their mark on every subway in Stockholm with a red sign that says: ' Ej upp'!! It seemed to be at the bottom of certain escalators!
The Mornington hotel is a modern clean looking hotel and from our experiences so far in getting here, didn't surprise us to notice how 'library-like' it was. I don't mean the eerie stillness that hangs over all libraries but for the rows of bookcases complete with aging books and dog-eared paperbacks that adorned the reception area!!
Fresh from watching an episode of Wallander, the Swedish sleuth from Malm�, it wasn't his ability to solve crime (despite being a miserable git) that intrigued me but that all doors in Sweden seemed to open outwards!! Now was my chance to test the theory to this phenomenon. I put the key card in the door to our hotel room. Now no matter how hard my brain is telling my hand to pull, my hand seemed to take no notice, as it was used to pushing. So push I did but to no avail. One millisecond later and a sharp tug (of the door!!) we entered room 402 that would be our base for the next 3 nights.
The room was snug but spotless. In fact it was so clean, we couldn't find the storage space!! There were tea-making facilities that is now becoming more commonplace in mainland Europe. However, the teabag selections ranged from Earl Grey to Melon to Kiwi Fruit. The hotel staff were very accommodating when we asked for 'Breakfast Tea'. It brought a smile to my face when the young Swedish reception clerk replied n perfect English with only a hint of accent: 'Why? Has she only given you those weird ones!!!
It has become customary for me to always check the sporting fixtures prior to travelling. Whether it is Baseball in San Francisco, Ice Hockey in Cologne or football in Sweden. Today I had learned that Djurg�den are playing Nork�ping at Stockholm's Stadion, literally a 10-minute walk from our hotel. I have tried to convince Roisin that my preference of this hotel had nothing to do with its proximity to a certain sporting event taking place tonight!!
It was a pleasant stroll up Sturegatan
Suddenly, without warning, a gang of home supporters, about 12 in number started chanting stuff. We both turned around to see what we had gotten ourselves in to! To my amusement, the 'gang' were all wearing their scarves tied in a knot around their wrist, hands above their heads clapping in time to their chants. If it was meant to be intimidating to the opposing fan, it may have been…in 1975!! The chanting only lasted a few minutes. It stopped once they realised they had been chanting at their own fans!!!
Stockholm's Stadion was built in 1912 especially to host the 1912 Olympic games. It was fitting that we visit this arena in the shadow to the 2012 London Olympics, exactly 100 years apart.
This stadium has a capacity of only 14,500 with seating for 10,000. Outer railings surround a concourse that circles the ground. 2 square clock towers dominate one end whilst a narrow roofing structure covers the other the other 3
'…and welcome to another edition of Olympics tonight. I have with me here some of our finest athletes who have jumped the furthest or run or swam the fastest. If I can just start with you. What did you win your gold medal for?'
'Me? Err..painting!!!'
The 1912 summer Olympic games were also known as the sunshine games. 83 world records were set during these games. My favourite story is regarding the marathon. The heat was so intense that many marathon runners dropped out including Japanese runner Shizo Kanakuri who was treated to a refreshing drink in someone's back yard before he went back home. The only problem was that he never officially dropped out so that is why he was invited back to Stockholm in 1967 to finish the race with a time of 54 years 6 days 8 hours 32 minutes and 20 second
Back to the main event. The match programme was free on entry but a bottle of water cost me �3 ($5) A case of: 'what they giveth with one hand they taketh with the other'!! The attendance was 9,043 so the ground didn't feel crowded at any time.
We got talking to a young Swedish supporter who was intregued to learn why someone from England has travelled to Swdeen to watch Swedish football. I explained that her Majesty's Government is impressed by the number of Scadinvaians who support the English Premier League and on behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland we would like to repay the compliment!!!
The game ended in a 1-1 draw which seemed a fair result on the evening. An evening that was still light at 23:25. It had been a balmy 21�C all day and cloudless as we sat on some benches in Valhallav�gen before heading back to the hotel for a well earned rest. It had been a long but very enjoyable day.
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Hey Fatso, roll the tolls back and build the rail tunel to NYC and I'll respond to you.............that guy is a national embarrasment
Not the actual Man, Myth, Legend....Just a Giant fan since birth, I come in peace
I'm not engaging in politics..........it was a joke...... I'm engaging a guy who likes to call people trolls........what does that say about the author?? That is the most lame comment you can make on the board- its like, I havent a clue so I'll start calling people trolls
I'd advise- Say something on topic or step off the post.
I am truly unimpressed with our 6-4 team. As with most things in life the problems usually start at the top and eninate downward.
GB will be the marker game........if we get blown out 2 times in a row, its draft position time.....and time to start evaluating who will coach this team going forward.
Get your AXE off the BEACH........LOL
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This roundup summarizes some notable recent items about scientific research, selected from news reports compiled in Sigma Xi's free electronic newsletters Science in the News Daily and Science in the News Weekly. Online: http://sitn.sigmaxi.org and http://www.americanscientist.org/sitnweekly
Sonar, Not the Moon, Flusters Whales
Navy sonar was to blame for a near mass stranding of melon-headed whales (Peponocephala electra) in 2004, says a new study. That's what biologists thought at the time, when agitated whales swam into a shallow Hawaiian bay near a naval training exercise. Then they found out that, at the same time, another pod of P. electra entered shallow water 6,000 miles away. If one stimulus, such as a full moon, motivated both groups, sonar would be off the hook. Unlike the whales in Hawaii, though, those in the other group were relaxed and never came close to beaching. And a review of 23 different P. electra strandings showed no link to moon phase. Beaked whales beach in response to sonar, but this is the first time melon-headed whales have been known to react in the same way.
Brownell, R. L., Jr., et al. Behavior of melon-headed whales, Peponocephala electra, near oceanic islands. Marine Mammal Science 25:639–658 (July)
A Very Picky Fungus
Ophiocordyceps fungi turn ants into zombies. An infected ant leaves its colony to die, whereupon a fungal fruiting body grows from its head. But until now, no one realized how precisely the fungi control their ant hosts. The Asian carpenter ant Camponotus leonardi normally forages high in forest canopy. But in a study of 51 zombie C. leonardi, all the doomed ants sought the undersides of leaves ten inches above the ground, and bit down on a leaf vein before they died. Most ants chose northwest-facing leaves. When researchers moved dead ants to the forest floor or canopy, the fungus didn't develop properly, suggesting that it has good reason to steer its hosts so meticulously.
Andersen, S. B., et al. The life of a dead ant: The expression of an adaptive extended phenotype. The American Naturalist 174:424–433 (September)
Better than Typing?
Keyboards, farewell! With a special glove and a couple of algorithms, computers can translate muscle activity, generated while writing, directly to typeface. Six volunteers donned a set of electrodes that recorded signals from eight muscles in the forearm and hand, then wrote on a digitized tablet. After initial "training," the computer could reconstruct a person's penmanship from the electrode recordings alone. A second program learned to convert the electrical patterns directly to a standard font with up to 97 percent accuracy. The device's inventors say it could supplement keyboards—and may also assist patients with impaired handwriting.
Linderman, M., et al. Recognition of handwriting from electromyography. PLoS ONE 4(8):e6791 (August 26)
Unlikely Planet Mystery
Astronomers should not be seeing this: Nearby in the Milky Way, a giant planet orbits its star in less than one Earth day. Tidal interactions make the star and planet bulge toward one another—but because the planet orbits faster than the star spins, the star's bulge should fall behind the planet's. Misaligned bulges produce torque, which should slow the planet down until it spirals into the star—within a million years. Astronomers figure they had a one in 1,000 chance of spotting the planet so close to its demise. Maybe they were just lucky, in which case they will see the planet's orbit change within a decade. But maybe the planet has longer to live. In that case, physicists will have to explain why the star isn't dragging the planet in as fast as predicted.
Hellier, C., et al. An orbital period of 0.94 days for the hot- Jupiter planet WASP-18b. Nature 460:1098–1100 (August 27)
The Origin of Malaria
Humans can thank chimpanzees for our deadliest form of malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum. This parasite's closest relative is P. reichenowi, which infects only chimps. Biologists assumed that the two parasites evolved from a common ancestor millions of years ago, but that idea was based on only one sample of chimp malaria. Now, researchers have tested 94 chimpanzees and found eight more strains of P. reichenowi. DNA sequences from these strains indicate that P. falciparum is just one branch on the P. reichenowi family tree. This pattern suggests that malaria hasn't always infected humans. Rather, a mutant strain of P. reichenowi jumped to humans more recently—and only once.
Rich, S. M., et al. The origin of malignant malaria. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 106:14902–14907 (September 1)
Plants Tell Ancient City's Secrets
By the seventh century A.D., the Roman metropolis of Altinum was overcome by barbarian invasions. Its inhabitants fled to islands in a nearby lagoon, populating what is now Venice. Although historical records tell Altinum's story, its physical remains have disappeared. Now the corn and soy crops that cover the site have provided a detailed glimpse of the lost city. During a 2007 drought, researchers took aerial infrared photos to gauge the crops' water stress. Plants growing over compacted soil and bricks were pale in the photos, while those growing over canals and pits remained dark and well hydrated. The stressed plants traced a perfect map of Altinum, including city walls, theaters and canals—precursors of those later built in Venice.
Ninfo, A., et al. The map of Altinum, ancestor of Venice. Science 325:577 (July 31)
Seeing Red (and Green)
Gene therapy has given two color-blind male monkeys the ability to see red and green. Unlike females, male squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) are all color-blind and can't find red and green dots on a computer screen—even with a grape-juice incentive. Researchers injected two male monkeys' retinas with a virus carrying a human gene that codes for a red-detecting photoreceptor. Twenty weeks later, the male monkeys were finding red and green dots just as well as females. Researchers are encouraged that adult monkeys' brains could process the new color. If humans' brains are as flexible, gene therapy may hold promise for curing visual impairment, even in adults.
Mancuso, K., et al. Gene therapy for red-green colour blindness in adult primates. Nature (published online September 16)
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Give Yourself a LUSH Facial Massage
A facial massage is one of the best ways to keep your skin from aging more than it should. When you wake up, or before you go to bed, a facial massage can:
- Release embedded particles
- Increase blood flow to flush toxins and bring more nutrients to skin cells
- Relieve stress
- Relieve sinus congestion
- Decrease puffiness
- Relax facial muscles
- Discourage wrinkles
Step 1: Start with a clean face and take a fingertip's worth of Ultrabland and rub into palms of your hands to give a light coating. This helps to reduce friction during the massage.
Step 2: Place your right hand on left side of your forehead and gently stroke toward the opposite side. Then, use the other hand to stroke in the opposite direction. Repeat 10 times.
Step 3: Place index finger above eyebrow and middle finger below your eye socket. Gently stroke the fingers out to the temples. Repeat 10 times.
Step 4: Place both hands over the face, Gently draw the hands down toward the chin, out to the edge of the jaw, up the side of the face and back to start position. Repeat 10 times.
Step 5: Place right hand on mouth and gently stroke over to the left side. Use the other hand to stroke in the opposite direction. Repeat 10 times.
Step 6: Using both hands, gently stroke one side of the neck in upward motions. Repeat 10 times. Repeat on the other side.
Step 7: Raise both hands to eye level. Part your fingers to create a space between the middle and ring fingers, place hands over (but not touching cheeks). Gently rub around each ear. Repeat 10 times.


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C. Paul Robinson of Sandia National Laboratories, Sen. Pete Domenici, Sen. Kay
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Sandia, UT System sign memorandum of understanding
(April 21, 2005)--UT System Chancellor Mark Yudof and C. Paul Robinson, president of Sandia National Laboratories, signed a multi-faceted memorandum of understanding (MOU) April 6 in Washington, D.C.
Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, and Pete Domenici, R-N.M., Robinson and Yudof participated in the ceremony.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
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"This agreement represents a tremendous opportunity to advance the strong, existing relationship between the UT System and one of the country's premier national laboratories," said Yudof. "It offers a great opportunity for the UT System's faculty, students and researchers to be involved more directly in the unclassified, cutting-edge science and research being conducted by Sandia."
The five-year agreement states the UT System will develop, perform and be accountable for the peer review process of the Sandia Assurance System for Science, Technology and Engineering.
According to Robinson, Sandia has established and maintained strategic partnerships with outstanding national institutions in academia, industry and government; the MOU strengthens the strategic relationship, created several years ago between the UT System, Lockheed Martin Corp. and Sandia.
A newly designated UT System position on the Sandia board of directors will oversee technical reviews working through a new subcommittee of the Mission Committee of the Sandia board.
Another key aspect of the MOU will add to ongoing Sandia-UT System activities by undertaking joint technical research projects and collaborations that take advantage of complementary competencies in simulation engineering, high-energy density physics, sustainable energy security for the nation's transportation infrastructure and health security.
The agreement calls for Sandia and the UT System to use joint appointments so Sandia scientists can serve as staff for graduate programs at UT institutions and UT faculty, staff and students can have long-term involvement in Sandia research programs. The UT System also plans to use professors from its institutions to provide on-site and distance education courses to Sandia personnel.
The UT System has 15 campuses, including nine academic and six health institutions, and an annual operating budget of $8.5 billion (FY 2005). Student enrollment exceeded 182,000 in 2004. The UT System confers one-third of Texas' undergraduate degrees and educates three-fourths of Texas health care professionals. With more than 76,000 employees, the UT System is one of the largest employers in Texas.
Sandia is a multi-program laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin company, for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. Sandia has major research and development responsibilities in national security, energy and environmental technologies, and economic competitiveness.
For more information, contact Michael Warden, UT System executive director for public affairs, at (512) 499-4363.


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Federal and state laws emphasize the importance of parents/guardians as key decision makers in the educational process. Child Study Team personnel share many common skills such as child advocacy, understanding of school functioning, knowledge and implementation of special education law, case management, transition planning, inservice training, research, and community collaboration. However, each discipline approaches the intervention and eligibility process from a different perspective based on the training and skills of each profession.
School Psychologists are specialists with training and expertise in psychology as it is applied to education. They use their training and skills to collaborate with parents/guardians, educators, and other professionals to ensure that every child learns in a safe and supportive environment. School Psychologists use their understanding of school organization and effective learning to help students realize their academic and social potentials. They tailor their services to the particular needs of each child and each situation. School Psychologists are trained to assess and counsel students with behavioral, emotional, and educational concerns through consultation, prevention, intervention, crisis management, evaluation, and program development. A psychological assessment shall be the responsibility of a School Psychologist employed by the district Board of Education. The psychological assessment should include standardized and functional appraisals of a student's current cognitive, intellectual, adaptive, social, emotional and behavioral status in the context of his/her environments. The assessment should include consultation with parents, educators, and relevant professionals; a student interview; and observation of the student in other than a testing situation.
School Social Workers provide unique services to students and their families, helping the students attain maximum benefits from their educational programs. The School Social Worker's knowledge of social, emotional, cultural and economic differences among children and families enable them to be the link between school, family and community. As a member of the educational team, School Social Workers promote and support students' academic and social/emotional well-being. Through sound school social work practice, the School Social Worker is able to enhance the full educational and individual potential of all students and eliminate barriers to learning by being pro-active within the academic community and providing early intervention, prevention, consultation, counseling, crisis management, and support services. A social assessment shall be the responsibility of a school social worker employed by the district board of education. The social assessment shall include observation of the student and communication with the student's parent(s)/guardian(s). It shall also include an evaluation of the student's adaptive social functioning and emotional development and of the family, social, and cultural factors which influence the student's learning and behavior in the educational setting.