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Jake Murray, 14, Pillager, found the hidden Nisswa Winter Jubilee medallion on Saturday, Feb. 16, winning $200. Murray found the medallion along the Paul Bunyan Trail fence line behind Nisswa Square. Three clues were written to lead seekers to the medallion's hiding spot.
The theme of the 41st annual Jubilee was "Candyland Edition."
In other Jubilee contests, Mary Groe won the adult division of the snow sculpture contest. Her sculpture of Queen Frostine was near the public restrooms on Main Street.
The Dullums were second with their sculpture located across the street from the Pickle Factory, and the Wallins were third were their sculpture in front of the mini doughnut stand on Main Street. The sculpture near the stoplights was fourth.
In the youth division, a sculpture near the turtle track by the Northern Stars 4-H Club of southern Cass County and based in Pequot Lakes placed first.
Carlson Hardware had the first-place float in the parade, followed by the Nisswa Lions Club, second, and Pine River Riding Stables, third.
The wood-splitting contest drew just three competitors this year: Cody Carlson of Nisswa was first, followed by David Finkle of Nisswa, second, and Heath Foss of Nisswa, third.
Jubilee raffle winners were: $500 in groceries at Schaefer's Foods, Josh Rudbeck; original painting by Heath Foss, bob Cullinan; foursome of golf at Grand View Lodge, Ashley Zimmerman; four tickets to the Gull Lake Frozen Fore, Molly Radtke; and $100 in cash, K. Boche.
Nisswa Fire Department Fishing Derby winners were: first, Katie Breitbach; second, Peter Breitbach; and third, Jeff Nightquist.


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A Vanguard University education isn't all biology, chemistry, and math courses. Students at VU experience a well-rounded program of liberal arts courses and extra-curricular activities which give balance to their education. In fact, it is this balance that has made VU graduates so appealing to medical and dental schools..

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A Musical Comedy that blasts stereotypes and racial discrimination into thin air
Vanguard's Department of Theatre Arts will present a toe-tappin' musical classic that's all about taking hair and equality to new heights.
Opening Friday, April 12, at 8:00 p.m., the Department of Theatre Arts' rendition of the musical comedy, Hairspray, will capture audience's attention with humor, a good time and a message that blasts stereotypes and racial discrimination into thin air. The play runs until Sunday, April 28, in the Lyceum Theater located on Vanguard's campus.
Written by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, Hairspray is set in 1960s Baltimore when the loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, follows her passion for dancing and wins a spot on a local TV dance program. The music is by March Shaiman and the lyrics are by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The show's director, VU musical theatre professor Vanda Eggington, has this to say about the show:
The first time I watched Hairspray and saw the first few numbers, I got what I call my "musical theater high". Admittedly, the show was a little cartoonish. But oh my, the craft that went into it! The stunning choreography, the brilliant imitations of rock tunes from the 60's, even the musical arrangements, with their hair-raising modulations and complex back-up singing – clearly, this show was put together by professionals working at the very top of their game. Hairspray has a kind of old world craftsmanship that you don't see much these days, and I settled back in my seat expecting a riotous good time.
But then, about 10 minutes in, the cast sang a line that surprised me so much that I literally let out a yelp in the crowded theater. I won't give away the moment here, but I was stunned to find this silly musical suddenly grappling with a serious issue. I know I might not look it (!), but I grew up during the period of this musical, and to have these old political and musical conflicts resurface, in a silly musical no less, was equally shocking and satisfying.
So, Hairspray turns out to be meaningful. To place the grand old musical comedy at the service of something other than a love story, to sing and dance our way through our checkered past – well, that's just a little bit revolutionary, which matches up perfectly with the cultural and musical revolutions at the heart of Hairspray.
So, join us in the world of big songs, big hair and big dreams as we journey back to 1962 Baltimore where trend-setting Tracy Turnblad needs the help of her best friend, Penny, her big-hearted mother and the sassy Motormouth Maybelle to present a world in which, all it takes to make a dream come true is a toe-tappin' beat and a lot of hairspray! Enjoy!
Ticket prices are $17 for general admission and $14 for seniors and children. To purchase tickets, click here or call the VU Theatre Department box office at 714-668-6145.
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Awesome - such a perfect variety of light and darks, brights - and such an assortment!
2 more blocks are heading home tomorrow. That only leaves 1 more for me to send home and it's a side swap.
ctmhjenn and tlambing should be watching their mail for a couple squishies ... woo hoo!
I know we have a lot of time left but if you could let me know if my list is correct I'd appreciate it.
Mailed -- to everyone as of tomorrow
Received -- still waiting for blocks from only these:
If you don't think you have received your block from me, please check my other thread to see what block I mailed to you just to double check and then let me know what you'd like to do. I do not have any fabrics leftover from mailing the blocks...I use every crumb if possible.
If you have mailed your block to me and are on the list of ones I haven't received, please post a picture of the block you sent to me so I can double check my blocks.
Thanks y'all for all the fun so far.
Charlotte Marie sent me a beautiful block, came in the mail TODAY...I love it..thank you so much.
Hi All, I am still working on my longarm, lots of people want their quilts done NOW...so I have 2 more to go, and I am caught up...well, for them...not for ME. I have two large bins of tops I have made and not quilted, so they will be getting done. I do plan on cutting out two blocks tomorrow, and maybe I will get to three. We will see where I get. Thank you all for being patient. I am generally ahead of the game, this time I am not. Take care and do a rain dance for us. We are quite dry.
Got such a neat block today from Tlambing...thanks so much. Dad was thrilled to get another block in the mail too :)
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Did a side swap with quiltingmommy from another group and am mailing her block tomorrow. I posted a picture of the block I made for her on my thread below if you want to peek at it since I know she was lurking around here, lol. I don't want to ruin her surprise if she doesn't peek either.
That's it, I'm all finished up making them for this group.
Love your lady bugs I have so wanted to do that pattern I did one ONCE 12 years ago now I forget how.. I found the pattern tried one piece but couldt get the curve down well I was so bummed I said not today. Love it in your bug block that is a lot of work and what a special gift to put time like that into it.
I am NOT peaking at the block that is so girly. I will not. Maybe.. I am trying right now how to look at the block layout that was posted for voting I cant seem to get into it but will try again in a minute.
Only two blocks left think both are for diamonds for me then I am DONE> just waiting for returns. I am so close to receiving all my blocks from this group it is amazing. High five everyone for working so fast. I am INCREDIBLY impressed with the timing and the quality of work coming back. Its like you were making a quilt for you or a friend. Time is a real gift that is so not rated high enough.
ok I am sad. I cant vote because i cant get the link to open to see your lay outs. so I pick.. that one. Its perfect. I hope.
Anastasia love the halloween block. You took a lot of time thinking that one out and it worked. that will be a fun quilt to put together and will be fun to sit around with and check out each block over and over.. I liked working with the ghosties too..
Ok. I Just put Jacquie's in the mail but forgot to take a picture of it. :( I hope you like.)
Immemother, I put one in the mail for you on October 24th. Just wondering if you have recieved it yet?
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Absolutely adorable puppy ... does it have a name?
He's a real cutie!!
Be a blessing to others, as you may entertain angels unaware!
I'd give him a good home. He's so cute.
He is spectacular!!!!!!!!!!
What a cutie!
He will definitely be a well loved puppy.
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I have already committed my felonies, so people don't have to worry. (Russell Means)
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Lumps and bumps to cuddle that is so cute he's terrific!
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BWW Reviews: City Opera's Production of POWDER HER FACE by Thomas Ades Is Raining Men and a Dirty Duchess
She is a beast to an exceptional degree
She is a Don Juan among women
She is insatiable, unnatural and altogether fairly appalling
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POWDER HER FACE, Act II, Scene 6: 1955
And those are the good things that the judge has to say about Margaret Campbell, the Duchess of Argyll, who is the subject of Thomas Adès's POWDER HER FACE, which opened New York City Opera's 2013 season on Friday, February 15 at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM).
It also fairly sums up the problem with the piece, which has a witty libretto by Philip Hensher. "The Dirty Duchess," as she was called in the British tabloids, is a pretty uninteresting character outside of her sexual appetites. Is she worthy of our time or bother, because of who she is? Does she stop being of interest when the Duke divorces her? The British seem to have an endless appetite for the exploits of the upper class but, Princess Diana and "Downton Abbey" notwithstanding, who cares on this side of the pond?
But it's not just the aristos who take a beating in POWDER HER FACE. The story is filled with misogyny, homophobia and classism of all sorts. It shows the Duchess's disregard for "the little people"--but they return the favor, in spades. When she tells a journalist that she won't talk about certain things (those stories that make her the least bit interesting) the reporter already knows that she will write the whitewashed "official" version of the Duchess's bio, because her ladyship knows the right people. Even the judge in the Argylls' divorce proceedings feels no compunction about having a quickie with a young man under the table in front of him, while simultaneously handing down a withering indictment of the Duchess's peccadillos.
If this girl just wanted to have fun, we might just buy it-except she doesn't seem to get much fun out of her exploits or her money. But maybe that's the point. It reminded me of Madeline Kahn's Dietrich impersonation in "Blazing Saddles": "I'm bored," she sang. Even in the scene where the Duchess performs fellatio on a nameless man (or, the "headless" man, as he was known in Britain)--which made waves early on as the first time this particular act made it to opera stage--neither the Duchess nor her lover seems to be enjoying the experience.
Adès is the "it" boy of the moment for New York's opera companies, though they are both a bit late to the game. POWDER had its premiere in 1995 (when the composer was just 24) while THE TEMPEST, which had its local premiere at the Met earlier this season, debuted at Covent Garden in 2004.


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(April 28, 2006)--The UTSA Athletic Department will hold its annual All Sports Banquet with special guest speaker Judge Nelson Wolff at 7 p.m., Monday, May 1, at the Convocation Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m.
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|Hello everyone...this is my very first post... I had a very bad issue with green spot algae on a rather large anubia and java fern (too much lighting).... Being impatient, I remove these effective plants from the tank and did a two minute dip in bleach heavily diluted in water (avoiding wetting the rhizome)...almost instant results...and no apparent negative effectives on the thick leaved anubia.... Just my two cents....since placing in a dimmer area, no problems at all since.... By the way, wonderful website!!!
Blanched zucchini would probably be better/more palatable to Otos. Definitely try that.
You're correct that your plants are growing "leggy" because they're reaching for the light. You have low lighting. Depending upon the specific plant, there may not be much you can do. Based on your photos above, it doesn't look like you have any species that are tight/compact growers.
Thanks for all your thoughts everyone! I'll keep up with the Excel spot treatments for now and try the H2O2 if it doesn't clear up. I'll cut back on ferts too. I do a roughly 30% water change every week and only dose the Flourish after that. I'll cut back to half a dose and see how it goes.
I have been offering blanched veggies at least once a week (mostly lettuces and spinach, since that's what's usually in my fridge), but I never saw the otos eat it- the platies are the only ones who seem to like it. I'll try some zucchini this time around.
One last question: Even before the algae situation, the stem plants have a tendency to grow pretty leggy. I know in my garden outside, when the plants grow leggy they aren't getting the sun they need. I was toying with the idea of throwing an extra 13 watt 65k cfl bulb I have lying around on the tank to see if a bit more light might help things out. I'm fine with continuing excel should the light require it, but I'm not interested in injecting CO2 at this time. Good idea? Or asking for trouble?
Thanks again!
Algae is a sign of an imbalance, not tank health. That happens to be what the OP is attempting to resolve.
Note: In some cases, algae is desirable an an imbalance is purposefully introduced. As is often the case with keepers of Stiphodon atropurpureus. They use purposefully super-strong lights to grow tons of algae, microorganisms, biofilm (aufwuchs) upon which Stiphodon primarily feed.
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Natural Algae Control
Hello again M...
Nice tank. The algae is a natural thing and a sign you're maintaining a healthy tank. From the pics, the algae isn't that bad. I read your later post and there's a good amount of food dissolved in the tank water from the root tabs, Excel, etc. That food and you have smaller tank with not much water to dilute dissolved nutrients, will make an ideal environment for the algae.
I was told to dose fertlizers only when they were removed through the weekly water change. If you dose them more often, then there may be more than the plants can use, so algae will take advantage.
I don't believe the plants will notice if you only dose the ferts according to the instructions and only dose after a water change. The algae, on the other hand, may shrink due to lack of food.
If I were you, I'd continue with spot treating with Excel. The amount you're dosing should allow you to treat the entire tank. Maybe up your water change frequency a bit during the treatment phase.
I'd also try using peroxide to treat. That seems to always do the trick for me when Excel isn't cutting it. Your fish are tough so they can handle it if you use small amounts.
After treatment is over, I'd ditch the Excel entirely and just use root tabs and the occasional dose of ferts as needed. The plants you've got will pull most of everything they need from their roots.
About Otos = were you feeding them? Often, there's not enough for them to eat in a tank and they'll require blanched vegetables or something equally suitable for their diet.
Pictures as requested. My dear husband broke out the tripod and good camera for me
I just have the ammonia, nitrate and nitrite tests, I'm planning on picking up a master kit tomorrow.
Temp: 76
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 5
The stem plants in the back were nearly to the top when I trimmed them back. Sigh...
For BBradbury, I currently have a nerite snail, and I had two otos until they randomly kicked the bucket last week. Picking up two more of them tomorrow as well.
The one other thought that I had was that my tank is about 3 feet from a window. It never gets direct light, but I have lots of sky lights in my house, so there is a fair amount of ambient light. Could that be causing the issue?
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Hello again M...
Some other natural ways of controlling forms of algae occurred to me. You may be interested in one or two of them. I've read about Siamese algae eaters, Otoconclus (Otos). Apparently, algae is a diet staple for these fish. Amano shrimp are said to be good and they don't harm plants. My favs, the Ramshorn snails. If you prefer "Livebearing" fish that like algae, then Mollies might work well. I believe Rosy Barbs are best algae eaters among egg layers.
Just a couple more thoughts.
Since the bulbs are easily 17-18" from the substrate, you definitely have low light.
As Darkblade recommended, you could spot treat the plants with Excel to help get rid of it. Hydrogen Peroxide also works really well.
Since you have low light, you won't want to be dosing tons of fertilizer or lots of Excel. Could you post a photo of your tank so we can see how many plants you've got?
What are your parameters? Temp, hardness, pH, etc?
Ok, here goes: Tank's been running for 3 months.
25 gallon tank (24L 13 W 19 H)
Aqueon dual T5 fixture (runs 2 67k NO bulbs). I was running the lights for 10 hours, I recently reduced down to 8 with a siesta during the afternoon.
Excel dosed daily 3 ml (also started this week).
Flourish comprehensive dosed once a week after water changes, root tabs in the substrate.
Everything was going well until I left for vacation for a week. I've had diatoms forever, but a manageable amount. Just before I left, I trimmed a lot of my stem plants that were growing well, but crooked. I had a timer on my lights, and didn't feed the fish. When I came back, at least 70% of the plants had what looks like either hair or stag horn algae. I trimmed off the stuff on the stem plants, but the anubias and java fern still have quite a bit.
I can get out the good camera tonight and take a picture. My iPad takes the worst pictures ever.
It's a debunked myth that nitrate and phosphate are direct causes of algae. EI dosing is a form of fertilization than can use super-high concentrations of both with no issues.
Algae is an imbalance between lighting, CO2 and ferts. Not just nitrogen and potassium.
MamaFish: what are the dimensions of your tank? What specific lighting do you have? How are you fertilizing the tank beyond Excel? That will allow others to help you resolve your algae issues.
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Hello M...
Excel is pretty powerful stuff and if you have other primitive plants in your tank like mosses, Vallisneria and ferns, they might be damaged.
More plants is a good way to control algae. Aquatic plants are a more complex organism and use the added nutrients in the water more efficiently than algae. I used Brazilian waterweed (Anacharis) in my tanks when I had a problem with "hair" algae. This plant thrives in water with higher levels of nitrogen and potassium, the same as algae.
I also got some "Ramshorn" snails. These little guys are second to none in eating all forms of algae. These natural methods may take longer to do the job, but by using them, you don't have to worry about reactions to harsh chemicals.
Just a suggestion, you're the tank keeper.
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I've been battling algae (some kind of thread or stag horn I think) in my 25. I trimmed most of it off my stem plants, but my anubias and java fern have a lot too. Obviously the grow so slowly that I would rather not cut off the affected pieces. I've started dosing excel daily, but is there a better way to remove it? Can I scrub or dip the plants in straight (or diluted) excel?
Excel is pretty powerful stuff and if you have other primitive plants in your tank like mosses, Vallisneria and ferns, they might be damaged.
More plants is a good way to control algae. Aquatic plants are a more complex organism and use the added nutrients in the water more efficiently than algae. I used Brazilian waterweed (Anacharis) in my tanks when I had a problem with "hair" algae. This plant thrives in water with higher levels of nitrogen and potassium, the same as algae.
I also got some "Ramshorn" snails. These little guys are second to none in eating all forms of algae. These natural methods may take longer to do the job, but by using them, you don't have to worry about reactions to harsh chemicals.
Just a suggestion, you're the tank keeper.
|I would keep up with your daily doses of Excel, but rather than just dosing it into your aquarium, spot dose it onto the affected areas. This should help knock back the Staghron algae.
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Because of the popularity, the draft is interesting in itself, but what makes it even more interesting is that rookies are often able to come in and make an immediate impact -- or at least the perception is that they will be able to. hollywood florida: Who do you think are the three options the Atlanta Falcons have with their first pick? I think either Landry 1st, Anderson 2nd and Brown 3rd. Either way with their 1st three picks it will be DE, S and OL pending on the best available. Rob Rang: I agree with Landry and Levi Brown, Landry is, in my opinion, the safest defensive pick in this draft. A future Pro Bowler, in my opinion, who fills a big need for the Falcons. I'm quite high on Levi Brown and think he'd fit the new linemen prototype that Petrino is looking for. While defensive end is a clear need with the loss of Kerney, I'm not particularly high on Jamaal Anderson -- at least not this early. I could see another defensive linemen, perhaps Petrino's former player, Amobi Okoye, here. Landry remains the favorite, in my mind. Chicago, Il: Is Patrick Willis unlikely to fall to Buffalo, following his incredible pro day performance?Rob Rang: No, I think that is about where he'll be selected. As talented as he is, inside linebacker just isn't considered a value position in the top ten. I feel that Willis is likely drafted somewhere between San Francisco at #11 and Carolina at #14. Pomona, NY: In your most recent 3 round projection for Pittsburgh, you have them going for DE/OLB, RB & OL. For the 2nd round you have them going for Tony Hunt RB Penn St. Would Rob Leonard RB from Rutgers be a better fit as he is a better reciever, faster, solid inside runner, and equal in all other areas to Hunt? Thanks.Rob Rang: Perhaps. I'm a huge fan of Brian Leonard and think he would fit in well with Pittsburgh. I also a huge fan of Tony Hunt, however. Despite his lack of timed speed, Hunt is a terrific interior runner and would give the club the inside presence missing last year. Regardless, if the Steelers were able to add either of these runners I think their running game production improves -- especially in short yardage situations. orlando fl: why is no one even considering adrian peterson anymore in the top five picks? he is the highest rated running back in draft and we all know how important RB's areRob Rang: Durability concerns. Athletically speaking, Adrian Peterson is on a level right there with Reggie Bush and Ronnie Brown, two backs taken with the second overall pick of the past two drafts. But his durability questions could drop him down the board. He still is absolutely a consideration in the top five, though. London, UK: Hi Rob - which DEs do you think the Titans will be looking to pick up come draft day? It is a huge need for the team especially with it looking like Turner may be on his way to TennesseRob Rang: If the team is able to engineer a trade for Michael Turner, the Titans likely won't have a first round pick. Here are a couple of defensive ends likely available in the second and third rounds: Anthony Spencer, Ikaika Alama-Francis, Charles Johnson, Tim Crowder, Victor Abiamiri. Bakersfield, CA: Grettings Rob, Where do you see USC's Steve Smith going in the draft? Many mock drafts list him late second to third round. Should he go higher than Sidney Rice?Rob Rang: Early to mid second round. Yes, he should higher than Rice. SAN ANTONIO, TX : Rob, I would love to see the Rams take a hard look at Michael Bush (BIG LOU) in the 3rd round. We need a solid backup/tandem back for Stephen J and we can afford to be patient with Bush's leg injury. You projected him to ATL at 75. Any chance the Rams reach for him in the 2nd at 52 or work for a trade to get an earlier 3rd round pick?Rob Rang: I don't know that the Rams would have to "reach" for Bush early. Without a verified forty time on him teams are concerned already about his speed. Of course, the second surgery just clouds the picture that much more. I see him as a likely Day Two pick and gave him to Atlanta only because he fills a clear (and stated) need for the Falcons and because Petrino, more than anyone, knows what Bush is capable of. Rochester, NY: What do you think the Browns do at #3? I've been hearing more talk about the Browns possibly moving up to get Russell, do you think that will happen? If the Raiders pass on Russell, how much would the Browns have to give up to move up to get him? I read an article from a well known reporter saying Cleveland should give up their 2008 1st rd pick to move up to #2 in this scenario - that seems like too much to move up one spot...especially for a team trying to rebuild. Rob Rang: My opinion is that Cleveland should sit back at #3 and pick the best available player. Should the Raiders pass on Russell, then a potential trade up for Russell is a consideration. In no way do I consider trading my 2008 1st round pick to move up 1 or 2 spots. At the "worst" some combination of Russell, Quinn, Peterson, Thomas, and oh-by-the-way the consensus #1 prospect, Calvin Johnson, will be available. Cleveland has plenty of options. If I ran their board, the pick would most likely be Joe Thomas. moss point Ms.: At the 27 pick. If the saints can't land a DB, do they go for tackle and who should they pick?Rob Rang: An offensive tackle of defensive tackle? At that point in the draft if Tennessee's Justin Harrell, a defensive tackle, is available, he makes some sense. There are some who believe that Miami tight end Greg Olsen could slip all the way here and he, also, would make some sense even though the Saints clearly would rather address defense here. Enid, OK: Mr. Rang, What makes Michael Johnson a better 3rd round pick for the Broncos than John Wendling? Thanks, Tim WatersRob Rang: Consistency. That doesn't mean that Wendling won't be a third round pick. Wendling is an incredible athlete who played very well for Wyoming, but I scouted him closely while attending practice at the East-West Shrine Game and didn't leave as impressed as I thought. I thought Daren Stone, a safety from Maine, was the much more impressive football player. Fairmont, MN: If adrian peterson were avialable at #7 to the vikings would you take him with that pick?Rob Rang: I would certainly consider it. Minnesota already has a talented running back corps, but Peterson is a phenomenal talent. That said, I see QB and WR as much bigger needs. The Vikings have enough holes that a trade down would be my inclination. pittsburgh pa: why do you continue to rate okoye above branch? they have the same speed, but branch is bigger, stronger and was far more dominant on the field, with the run defense allowing only 43 ypg against top competition. okoyes team allowed 100 ypg against far lesser competition. i hope branch falls far enough for the steelers to somehow attain him. if they get him clear the shelves for more lombardi trophies.Rob Rang: I rank Okoye higher than Alan Branch for several reasons. For one, he is a better overall athlete and more capable of playing different positions along the line. Also, I'm more confident in Okoye's determination to become the best player he can be. I was concerned about Branch's penchant for losing steam late in games and that concern was bolstered by his struggles during his Pro Day. I feel that Branch is a potential top ten pick who could fall a bit. Certainly if the Steelers had an opportunity to get him, he'd make some sense. With Pro Bowler Casey Hamtpon in the fold already, however, Branch would likely have to move outside to defensive end (where he has played before) or the pick might forecast Tomlin's switching the current 3-4 alignment into a more conventional 4-3 scheme. Houston, TX: Looking at purely the Combine "measurables" Brian Robison definitely fits the role of this year's "freak" DE. Why is Jarvis Moss, whose measurables leave something to be desired, consistently ranked higher than Robison? It's not as if Moss was significantly more productive than Robison in college. Rob Rang: Moss wasn't significantly more productive in college because he struggled with injuries. When he was on the field he was a terrific edge rusher capable of putting pressure on the quarterback with every play. Robinson's measurables at the Combine were staggering. That said, despite his staggering numbers, this athleticism does not translate well onto the field. Again, I scouted Robinson in person all week at the Shrine Game. A hard-charging player, but not a special athlete -- at least not on the football field. Houston Texas: when is the NFL going to release the Wonderlick scores from the combine?Rob Rang: I don't think they will. san francisco, california: How high can Ted Ginn Jr. raise his draft stock if he runs a time in the 4.2-4.3 range and do you think that the 49ers will draft him if he's still available at number 11? Rob Rang: I'm considerably lower on Ginn than most. I'm expecting him to run in the 4.3s. His speed is obvious on film. That said, also obvious is his lack of natural hands, mediocre route-running, hesitancy over the middle, and spindly, small frame. Ginn knew he wasn't going to run at the Combine and thus, he likely added weight to measure in as heavily as possible there. He still only weighed in at 178 pounds. Our accomplished draft biographer, Dave Te Thomas, classified Ginn as a "returner who can help out as a receiver" rather than a "receiver who can help out as a returner." I couldn't agree more. I think Ginn is more of a luxury pick who can have a Devin Hester-like impact on special teams, but will never be a true #1 or #2 receiver -- and those players I don't believe are worth the #11 pick in the draft. plant city florida: why wont the falcons trade down with detroit. i think calvin johnson is a must for them.Rob Rang: A must is a strong statement, especially since they've already invested so many high picks on receivers. Certainly Johnson would be an exciting option for the Falcons, but it would cost a lot for them to move up 6 spots. Durham,NC: Will the NFL policy concerning behavior outside of the playing field have an impact on the draft picks ? The recent problems of Pacman Jones and Chris Henry have raised questions about NFL policies . Will draft picks who have gotten into minor problems suffer in the pick because they could be viewed as potential problems for a NFL team ?Rob Rang: Good question. I think it will. Teams are forced to be even more cognizant (and ultimately, responsible) of the off-field actions of their players. Players in this draft with character concerns could fall even lower than before. Bellefonte, PA: With Hamlin in the fold, the Cowboys should go after a WR with their first pick, right? Rank these who should be available: Jarrett, Bowe, and Meachem.Rob Rang: Meachem almost surely will not be available at #22. I'd rank them as Meachem, Bowe, Jarrett. Also, even with the addition of Ken Hamlin, I wouldn't pigeon hole the Cowboys with a receiver. There are other needs for this team and Dallas has had a tendency to draft defensively first. In fact, they haven't use their first round pick on an offensive player since TE David LaFluer ten years ago. Hartford, CT: We have heard some rumors up here that Dan Murray had a pretty good performance at his pro day.... any chance someone takes a stab at him late due to the weak TE class this year? Also-what about Deon Anderson?Rob Rang: Murray is an intriguing late round option at tight end, and you are right, the weaker than normal crop at the position does open some possibilities for players from universities other than the so-called "football factories." I'm particularly high on three small school tight ends, in fact, Delaware's Ben Patrick, Western Oregon's Kevin Boss, and Whitworth's Michael Allan. I like Deon Anderson as a late round fullback. Not a runner and only a marginal receiving threat, but a good lead blocker and special teams' demon. Sherwood,Or: Do you think there will be a quality pass rusher at 21 when Denver picks, and will they take one?Rob Rang: In most drafts, I wouldn't expect there to be a quality pass rusher at this point, but the defensive end class is as strong as any position in the 2007 draft. Anthony Spencer, Jarvis Moss, Ikaika Alama-Francis are among the players who I, personally, see as high second round picks, but could surprise as late firsts. Boston, Mass: I went to school at central connecticut state and have been following their football program because i am a hugh pats fan and thats where Scott Pioli went. I have been following a kid named Justise Hairston. The last couple of days he has been getting some positive press SPorts Illustratreed"top risers" Maximum Draft # 14 running back. Can this kid really get drafted even though he comes from a small school against small competion? I hope he does but just dont know how realistic that is. Do you know anything about him and what do you think?Rob Rang: Hairston is an interesting guy. He played at Rutgers prior to moving on to Central Connecticut State and was a significant player there. After a dominating season at Central, he was invited to the Hula Bowl and though he only rushed the ball a few times, he showed a better combination of power, speed, and quickness than many of the bigger named backs available. Hairston has been featured prominently for weeks on my "Diamonds in the Rough" articles at NFLDraftScout.com as one of the better small school sleepers available this year. Los Angeles, CA: Do you think the Lions should take JaMarcus Russell if he falls to them at no. 2?Rob Rang: No. For one, I don't think he'll fall to them. If he did, however, I don't like the fit between Russell and Mike Martz' offense. Football is such a game of matching prospects' individual strengths and weaknesses to the system they're being taught to play. I would think the Lions would trade down if Russell was available to them -- quite likely to Cleveland. Houston,Texas: What are your thoughts on the Schaub trade? Should the Texans try to trade back to the late teens to mid 20's and get back a 2nd round pick they lost . If so, DT Harrel, OT Staley, WR Bowe or Meechem might be there. Who would you pick? or is it just silly, The Texans should pick CB Hall or OT Brown at 10. What zone blocking tackles can be had in the later rounds? Thanks Rob.Rob Rang: If the team gets an offer to move down from #10, then certainly that has to be something they consider as this isn't a club who will suddenly be a Super Bowl contender with one top ten pick. That said, a cornerback to pair opposite Dunta Robinson makes a good deal of sense and certainly adding a quality left tackle like Levi Brown to protect their investment in Schaub would be a good move, as well. Rochester Hills, MI: Do you think the Patriots should try to move up in the 1st round to acquire either Patrick Willis or Paul Posluzny at the LB spot?Rob Rang: The only team with 2 first round picks, the Patriots have a great many options. It would take a big time trade -- moving up 10 spots or so to secure Willis, so I don't anticipate that happening. The club may not have to trade up for Posluszny as there are many teams who aren't as high on him as the media would lead you to believe. We have him ranked as the 22nd player in the draft, and with New England's first pick being the 24th, he certainly could be available. The team is also considering help along the offensive line and at defensive back. CINCINNATI, OH: SHOULD THE BENGALS DRAFT CORNER OR SAFETY IN THE FIRST ROUND?Rob Rang: Certainly if a safety or cornerback of value is available with the 18th pick it'll be a consideration. The Bengals may have struck gold last year with Joseph. CBs Aaron Ross, Chris Houston should be available. Darrelle Revis is a talent, but he should be off the board. I'd expect Reggie Nelson to be gone and the team might be willing to reach a bit for Michael Griffin. I'm a huge fan of Brandon Meriweather, but his off-field concerns are likely too much for the Bengals, considering their new high character requirements. Charlotte, NC: Rob, A lot of mock drafts have the Panthers selecting Olsen the TE from Miami in the first round. Do you see that happening? I see them selecting a safety in the first round. What are your thoughts on Reggie Nelson as oppose to Brandon Merriweather or Michael Griffin? Rob Rang: Olsen is a talent and it is known that the Panthers would like to involve the tight ends more. That said, I agree with you that safety is a bigger need. I feel that Brandon Meriweather is about as underrated a prospect as there is in this draft, but his off-field concerns and lack of prototype size likely has him selected in the 20s or 30s rather than 14. Reggie Nelson is a terrific player, but he isn't as smooth as a true coverage safety as Landry and scouts are a little concerned with his test scores. Griffin is solid but has struggled with consistency, a bit and, again, I see him as more of a late 1, early 2. Springfield: I've been hearing lately the Dolphins are interested in Greg Olsen at no. 9. Any truth to that?Rob Rang: Certainly the release of Randy McMichael opened up the position, but I feel that Olsen would be a reach at this point in the draft. San Diego, CA: why is Ginn moving back up your draft board...your earlier mocks had him falling to the Chargers...Rob Rang: He isn't. My mock draft doesn't reflect my "board." My board has Ginn firmly as the 25th best player in the draft, but I recognize that some team may fall in love with his playmaking ability and draft him higher. Lou, Denver: Of the 2nd-round WRs, who is most ready to contribute now? Anyone have the potential to develop into a #1 guy in the long term?Rob Rang: Two names: Steve Smith, USC and Craig Davis, LSU. Smith is likely more ready to contribute immediately but he lacks Davis' upside, in my opinion. Davis, however, is very much NFL ready, as well. I expect both to be drafted within the top 10 picks of the second round. San Antonio, TX : Rob, Is the knock on Alan Branch legit, or just pre-draft noise?Rob Rang: I think it is legit. I was recently given a piece of scouting advice from a trusted resource. Watch film of players starting from the late 3rd quarter on and then rewind and start again, If you watch Branch in this capacity, you'll see how much he tires late in games and loses his effectiveness. Rome, GA.: Do you project any impact LB's that can be found in the mid to late rounds of the draft this year? Rob Rang: This is a particularly weak class of linebackers, but here are a few who I think will surprise: Michael Okwo, ILB, Stanford Anthony Waters, ILB, Clemson (coming off torn ACL) Antwan Barnes, OLB, Florida International Sam Olajubutu, OLB, Arkansasorlando fl: who do you think will be this year's for marques colstonRob Rang: An unrealistic expectation that some 7th rounder will compete for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors as Colston did, but a couple of middle to late round receivers who I really like are: Jacoby Jones, Lane James Jones, San Jose State Chris Davis, Florida State Saratoga NY: Quick one regarding the Jets. I know everyone has the Jets taking the guy out of Purdue but what about trading up to get Olsen. I think TE is the most pressing need for them and it should take alot of pressure off of Pennington. Who do you think that they will take in the 1st and 2nd rounds?Rob Rang: The guy from Purdue is Anthony Spencer and his ability as both an DE and OLB intrigues me. I would certainly agree with you that tight end is a significant need, as well. There is a chance that Greg Olsen lasts to the Jets. He is one of the true wild cards in this draft, as some teams love him, others feel he is overrated. In my latest mock draft I gave the Jets Olsen and CB David Irons in the second round. Columbus, Georgia: Do you think Chris Jackson, the WR from Millsaps will be drafted? if so where?Rob Rang: We do not currently list Jackson as a draftable prospect. buffalo, ny: Who do you think the Bills will take with their first pick and is Marshawn Lynch's stock dropping?Rob Rang: Because I don't forecast trades in my mock drafts I see a scenario in which Adrian Peterson falls all the way to Buffalo at #12. More likely, someone will trade up to get him should he begin to tumble out of the top five. I don't believe Lynch's stock is dropping. He is a talented runner with excellent hands out of the backfield. He's a solid first round pick. New Orleans, LA: Will Damarcus Davis WR from Tulane suprise experts by getting drafted in the late rounds like LSU Benny Brazzell did in the 2006 draft? Rob Rang: Possibly. He has great speed like Brazzell. However, the depth of the 2007 class at receiver makes it tougher for a fringe player like Davis to be selected. I view him as a free agent. Ryan, Ohio: Please tell me the Browns won't take a QB! Joe Thomas or Petereson should be the pick. Frye hasn't been given a real chance with the surrounding pieces and only 18 games.Rob Rang: I agree, which is why I maintain that the Browns should take Joe Thomas. Peterson makes a great deal of sense, but with Cleveland appearing to be almost "snake-bitten" when it comes to injuries, I'm not sure how to justify taking a RB who was hurt every year of his collegiate career. Tim, Seattle: If the Packers have a choice between Lynch and Olsen in the 1st round, and given the availability of good RBs in the 2nd/3rd round, do you think they should take Lynch?Rob Rang: Lynch would fill a bigger hole, in my opinion, and is a better fit for what Green Bay does. That said, if there is one pick that everyone seems to agree on in mock drafts it is the Packers taking Lynch. Because of this fact, I think it most likely won't happen. Ted Thompson is an excellent judge of talent and has as good of a poker face as anyone in the business. Running back and tight ends are clear needs for the Packers, but Thompson will take the best available player, positional needs be damned. Philadelphia: Rob, What are the Eagles going to do at No. 1?Rob Rang: The Eagles have a great many options, making them one of the tougher teams to forecast. Certainly a DB, either CB or S makes some sense in terms of building depth. The Eagles have also shown a tendency throughout the Reid era to build their lines. An athletic linebacker makes sense, as well. In my latest mock I gave them Aaron Ross, CB, Texas. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Who are the Chargers targeting? I assume that Turner will be traded, but lets make believe he is not.Rob Rang: Like the Eagles (last question) the Chargers don't have a lot of clear needs. There is a lot of speculation that the team will add a receiver and if the right one is available, that remains a possibility. That said, the Chargers are exceptionally high on Vincent Jackson and think he is going to be their star WR of the future. A speed threat like Ted Ginn, Jr. makes sense for them in terms of his ability to stretch the field and provide an impact on special teams. Certainly a safety like Michael Griffin or even Brandon Meriweather makes some sense. Meriweather, as I mentioned earlier, is a terrific talent, but has some off-field concerns. AJ Smith has shown more willingness than most to gamble on greatness (Castillo, Cromartie, McNeil) and so, they might be one of the clubs who would be open to a player like Meriweather. pinconning, mi: who will lions pick no. 1 overallRob Rang: I thought I just answered this question, but I may have pushed the wrong button afterwards. Gaines Adams, the DE from Clemson is the player they're targeting, but the Lions correctly believe that he is not worthy of the second overall pick. Thus a slight trade is likely. Comment from Rob Rang: Thank you all so much for participating in the chat. I hope you will check out our work at NFLDraftScout.com. Quite honestly, I believe we have the best quality and quantity of draft information anywhere. In fact, my email is plastered throughout the site. If you are willing to invest the 24.95 it costs to join, I'll be willing to personally refund your payment if you can find a draft resource with as good or more information. Thanks again.


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PINE RIVER - Sean Kreller, 32, of Pine River, passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010.
He was born July 24, 1978, in Brainerd, Minn.
Sean is survived by his parents, Gary Kreller of Pine River, Kellie Kreller of Blaine; fiancee, Desa Rae Mykkanen of Pine River; brother, Bradley of Crystal; grandmothers: Marjorie Kreller of Pine River, Mary McGraw of Crystal; great-grandmother, Lea O'Laughlin of Brooklyn Center; nephews, Cameron Kreller and Stefon Kreller.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Peter, and grandfathers, George Kreller and Bob McGraw.
Services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pine River. Burial will be in Moose Lake Cemetery, rural Pine River. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River, and one hour prior to services at the church.
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When a "nonprofit" business like RREAL gets federal or state grants, the bulk (well over 50 percent) of the money comes from the middle and lower income people. So these businesses are building their existence primarily on the back of the middle class.
What do the middle income taxpayers get for their money? They get, for example, $300,000 toward a new building instead of adapting existing vacant structures to really save energy. They get $2 million toward so-called solar furnace devices that because of use only during the winter with its low sun and short days function only about one-third of the time they are mounted on the wall or roof.
These devices will take years to pay back the energy it took to create them so where is the real energy savings? These devices use materials that to obtain and process are far from green. These devices only work with electricity so they are not "renewable" and during power outages when they might be sorely needed they don't work. Nor are they renewable because they will never make enough energy to reproduce themselves.
What they get for their money is a device that much of the time is an expensive wall ornament and they don't even personally get the device.
This money is dispatched by a bureaucracy that is invested in maintaining the money flow because this is their job. Is this a wise expenditure of federal and state tax money? Would it better be spent on true infrastructure that creates many jobs and truly protects the future?
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Format: Sony Playstation 2
Changes from GTA2
- Change from 2D to 3D
- It now has a story that the player must play through
- Added new vehicles: boats, helicopters, airplanes
- Kept almost all of the gameplay elements from GTA2 - player can still go
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City - Liberty City
Game takes place in Liberty City, which consists of three districts - Industrial,
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- Non-linear gameplay aspect (still there) The Player always has choices.
Odd jobs, taxi jobs, cars to scrap dealer, etc. Earn money on the side -
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- Added Time of Day. Some missions have to be performed at exact times
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Heart Failure
(Congestive Heart Failure; Chronic Heart Failure; Left Ventricular Dysfunction; Left Ventricular Failure)
In heart failure, the heart is unable to pump the right amount of blood throughout the body. This causes blood to back up in the veins. Depending on which part of the heart is affected, this can lead to a buildup of excess fluid in the lungs, feet, and elsewhere. Heart failure can worsen with time, which may lead to the use of many treatments. Because of this, doctors are aggressive in treating heart failure to try to prevent it from worsening.
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The leading causes of heart failure are:
Other common causes include:
Problems with the heart's valves due to:
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Bacterial endocarditis
- Congenital defects
- Calcium deposits from atherosclerosis
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
Other less common causes include:
- Cardiomyopathy —weakened, damaged heart muscle from various causes
- Certain medications
- Abnormal heartbeats— arrhythmias
- Hyperthyroidism —overactive thyroid
- Amyloidosis
- Kidney failure and/or liver failure
- Thiamine ( vitamin B1 ) deficiency
Symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath—at first only with activity, then progressing to shortness of breath at rest
- Unexplained weight gain
- Swelling of feet, ankles, or legs
- Need to sleep propped up
- Fatigue, weakness
- Wheezing
- Cough —may be dry and hacking or wet sounding, may have a pink, frothy sputum
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Abdominal pain
Risk Factors
Heart failure is more common in older adults, men, and people of African American descent.
Factors that increase your chances of getting heart failure include:
- Obesity
- Excess intake of salt and fat
- Excess alcohol intake
- Smoking
- Pregnancy
- High fever
- Severe infection
- Chronic lung disease— emphysema
- Chemotherapy
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Your bodily fluids may be tested. This can be done with:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
Your heart may be examined. This can be done with:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiogram
- Exercise stress test
- Nuclear scanning
- Coronary angiography
Treatment of Condition Causing the Symptoms
Heart failure may be caused by another condition. Treating this condition should improve your heart failure or prevent it from getting worse.
Lifestyle Changes
The following lifestyle changes can help treat the symptoms of heart failure and slow down its progression:
- Avoid alcohol.
- If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways toquit .
- Lose weight if needed
- Eat a healthy diet . Your diet should be low in fat and high in fiber .
- In some cases, you may need to restrict salt and fluid intake.
- Begin an exercise program with guidance from your doctor. Aerobic training may help improve your level of physical activity and quality of life. You should aim to exercise for 20-30 minutes at least five times each week. You can begin slowly and work your way to this goal. Talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program.
- Weigh yourself every morning. This will allow you to quickly detect if you are retaining fluid. Call your doctor if you gain three or more pounds in one day, five or more pounds in one week, or whatever amount you were told to report. The best time to weigh yourself is before breakfast and after urinating. You should weigh yourself while wearing the same type of clothes, without shoes, and on the same scale. This will help you to know that your weight is accurate.
Your doctor will most likely prescribe a combination of medications, such as:
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or their alternatives to widen blood vessels
- Digoxin, also called digitalis, to help your heart pump
- Beta-blockers to slow your heart rate and lower blood pressure
- Diuretics to remove excess fluid in your body
- Nitrates to dilate the blood vessels
You may also be given medications to:
- Thin the blood, such as aspirin, warfarin
- Help manage chest pain, such as nitroglycerin
- Help manage cholesterol levels
- Help control high blood pressure
Your doctor may advise you to take supplements, such as coenzyme Q10. Follow your doctor's advice regarding taking any supplements.
If heart failure worsens, you may need medical devices to help your heart pump blood properly.
Note: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen can worsen your condition. Talk to your doctor about other medications you may be able to take.
The best way to prevent heart failure is to reduce your risk of:
- Coronary artery disease
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
Take these steps to reduce your risk:
- Begin a safe exercise program with the advice of your doctor.
- If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit.
- Limit alcohol.
- Lose weight if needed. After you have lost weight, maintain a healthy weight .
Eat a healthy diet. The
DASH diet
, in particular, may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart failure, particularly in women. The DASH diet is:
- Rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods
- Low in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol
- Eat whole grain breakfast cereal. In addition to the other healthy habits, this may reduce your risk.
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Health Canada
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
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Heart failure exercise/activity guidelines—exercise. Cleveland Clinic website. Available at: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Heart%5FFailure/hic%5FHeart%5FFailure%5FExercise-Activity%5FGuidelines.aspx. Accessed September 29, 2014.
Hunt, SA, Abraham, WT, Chin, MH, et al. ACC/AHA 2005 Guideline Update for the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Circulation . 2005;112:e154.
Hunt SA, Baker DW, Chin MH, et al. ACC/AHA guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic heart failure in the adult. American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF). 2005;46(6):e1-82.
Lifestyle changes for heart failure. American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Lifestyle-Changes-for-Heart-Failure%5FUCM%5F306341%5FArticle.jsp. Updated September 20, 2012. Accessed September 29, 2014.
Paterna S, Parrinello G, Cannizzaro S, et al. Medium term effects of different dosage of diuretic, sodium, and fluid administration on neurohormonal and clinical outcome in patients with recently compensated heart failure. Am J Cardiol. 2009;103:93-102. Epub 2008 Oct 17.
Physical changes to report. American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Physical-Changes-to-Report%5FUCM%5F306356%5FArticle.jsp. Updated June 30, 2014. Accessed September 29, 2014.
What is heart failure? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Hf/HF%5FWhatIs.html. Accessed March 27, 2014. Accessed September 29, 2014.
4/16/2009 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed: Nilsson BB, Westheim A, Risberg MA. Effects of group-based high-intensity aerobic interval training in patients with chronic heart failure. Am J Cardiol. 2008 Nov 15;102:1361-1365. Epub 2008 Sep 11.
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The BIG MUFF
This is the dirtiest creamiest pedal ever! Its a Joy right down to those big old dials that you can tease with your boots on!
Superior build quality, legendary sound a big old fuzzy kick up the arse! For solos instant Clapton Cream magic. This with my Peavey Classic 30 sucked the air out of my friends lungs and at £50 what a steal.
By one and drink deep but fill your lungs first!
Legendary For A Reason
This is the ultimate fuzz pedal.
It\'s that simple.
This pedal gives you every type of fuzz that ou could ever need. From just on the edge funky fuzz or absolutely filthy Jack White fuzz.
If you need a fuzz pedal, buy this.
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I was delighted with the product I bought and the performance is top class, the speakers were easy to set up, as long as the user has the required xlr to 1/4" or xlr to xlr cables.
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Big Muff
Using it on bass to get that Ben Folds Five sound - it really does the trick, nice and creamy. My only slight criticism would be that it is slightly muddy on the lower frequency range.
USA Big Muff Pi
I\'m going to let everyone in to a little secret... these pedals sound great used on bass guitars, but this NYC version doesn\'t sound as good as its Russian cousin. So if you\'re a bass player, get the Russian version.
The USA version does sound absolutely fantastic with guitars though. It\'s true what the 6 out of 10 guys says, it just distorts everything. There is no in between with this pedal. Rolling the sustain off helps to tame things a little, but the sound just stays the same throughout.
I will say a little about each of the controls:
Quite obvious what this control does, but you must make sure you balance it correctly with the volume of your guitar amp. If I\'m going from totally clean to the Muff, I tend to boost the volume of the Muff so it is slightly louder. This means that it is always clear when the Muff kicks in.
I use this control the most. Mostly I will have it set at around 2 o\'clock, but it totally depends on what kind of sound you are going for. I will roll off the highs if I need extra \'warmth\'. This control is basically an EQ.
This is also pretty obvious. If rolled off completely, you get a kind of groggy, weedy sound in comparison to when the control is turned up. You only have to turn it up slightly for the sustain to kick in. That\'s another part of the \"let\'s be sensible\" thing. It\'s just a bit pointless really... yet it is completely necessary for this pedal to be itself. If you have the sustain up high, you\'d better be able to keep a hold on your playing, because if you\'re playing a lead part and you don\'t stop the surrounding strings from ringing you will have zero clarity. All you will get it overwhelming noise!
Now if I was going to ruin this pedal I would first add a gate function. Then I would make it more versatile with its sound.
The only reason I would do that is because I don\'t want to spend more money on different distortion pedals! So I don\'t think the Big Muff can be improved. It is what it is and does what it says on the tin.
If you need its sound it\'s there on your pedal board waiting for you to stomp on it. It delivers exactly the same every time and doesn\'t pretend or attempt to be anything else.
Do not get this pedal if you want: crunchy blues tones or tube type overdrive.
Do get this pedal if you want: completely overdriven, distorted, almost uncontrollable sounds.
We all know Jack White uses this pedal, so there are plenty of examples of it\'s sound on his records.
One of my favourite examples is Breed by Nirvana. I think the pedal is used on the guitar and the bass in that song.
Happy shopping.
Classic Rock!!
You buy a Big Muff for the Big Muff sound, you don't buy for any other reason or you're going to be disappointed.
There is no other pedal (apart from more expensive Big Muff clones) that give you this amount of liquid sustain.
Subtle it is not, but for single note riffs, or chords with huge balls, it ROCKS!
Don't buy this if you want to get every OD sound you require out of it, but do buy it if you want a piece of rock'n'roll history because no guitarist worth his/her salt does NOT have a Big Muff.
Big Muff Pi (US)
Right, let's be sensible please - this pedal is ridiculous. It distorts everything to the point of complete mushy mayhem, makes every guitar sound exactly the same and on any setting other than the very lowest, makes chords an impracticality. But hang on a minute, let's not be sensible please - that's really not what this sexy big box is all about! It's massive, awkward, brutal and camp as Christmas. Metal players beware: the muff will drain your precious bass end to the point of girly glam. But if retro, trashy, lo-fi or firey farts sound like cliches from your band's bio, check out the Muff. The recent resurgence in Muff love is almost entirely down to Mr Jacky White. Try playing Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground through this thing - you'll be buying tighter trousers within the week.
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I was there, and nobody was talking BB!
Whatchoo talkin bout, Willis? Get in here!
Stuckey, Rip, Summers, CV, JMAX to start 2nd. Villanueva misses 3. Rip gets called for foul. Webser, Brewere, Tolliver, Pekovic, Telfair. Wilcox in. Over and back on Minny. Summers takes offensive charge from Pekovic. We miss. We foul. Stuckey. Telfair is fouled. 2 on Stuck. JMAX blocking foul Monroe back in for JMAX They miss both. Summers, Wilcox, Monroe, Hamilton, Stuckey. Rip has shot blocked. Pekovic is fouled by Monroe. Makes both. 29-22 Monroe drives, lost OB. Love in for Tolliver. Webster hits 3 after Rip falls down. Stuckey hits shot. Pekovic gets layin after Telfair penetrates. Wilcox misses off fadeaway move. They miss, Monroe loose ball foul. 31-27 TO
Well the 2nd unit really came in and stunk up the joint. Stuckey, Rip and Wilcox were just awful.
We have Bynum, Rip, Summers, Monroe, and Wilcox in. We are fouling twice a minute, throwing the ball way, etc. Very little right. Down 32-34 32-36 Bynum to Gordon who is in now. CV in too. We miss, Darko digs out bound Webster misses. Love fights bound from Gordon and puts it in while falling down, and gets fouled. Villanueva, Gordon, Daye, Villanueva, and Monroe in now. Our starting unit tonight. We throw it away yet again. 3 sec on them. Daye misses 3. Villanueva gets bound, loose ball fall on them. CV hits 3 35-38 Love hits hook shot. Wallace and Tay taking night off. Again, TMAC will not play until opening night. Love scores Bynum throws it away. 37-44 TO
Gordon hits Webster dunks Daye got burnt. Brewer fouls Gordon misses. Webster misses 3. Love bounds. Darko misses. We bound. Foul on Webster. Monroe hits first ft. and 2nd Darko sits. Kostakoufos in They toss it away, but steal it back. Webster hits 3 Gordon throws it away Telfair misses. Daye bounds. CV dunks 43-49 Webster threw it away 20 sec TO
Monroe misses at buzzer. We are down 43-49 at half.
I get the sense that this team is going to be wildly inconsistent especially if the team trades or their are injuries to Tay and Ben Wallace and Rip. We are really young otherwise.
Thoughts on the first half:Monroe is going to struggle this season, he'll be OK but the game is too fast and the opposition too strong for him right now. He has turnover issues as a result. He'll be OK, but don't look for him to be on the All-Rookie team.Ben Gordon is better than Rip and deserves to be the starting SG, but Rip will pout something awful if asked to come off the bench, HE NEEDS TO GO!Daye can play, but still has a ways to go, he'll have about 35-40 GREAT games this season, 15-20 awful ones and 15-25 OK games. But he looks to score the ball.CV needs a very short leash, that guy is either Good or awful, no in between.the team struggled mightily with the Rip/Stuckey backcourt as they always seem to do.The defensive tandem of CV and GM is anything but a defensive tandem, they're very weak on the interior.We're going to miss JJ.
Let 'em struggle, let 'em learn, let 'em grow. Rip, Tay, and Wallace are not a part of this teams future. When Daye, JJ and Monroe put it all together Rip, Tay and BenW won't be anywhere around, let them go so these young guys can take their lumps and get better together.
3rd starting. Same starters Daye gets a solid block. Bynum steals Villanueva misses 3 Johnson to Love, to Darko, misses, CV bounds Monroe turns it after pass inside to him from Gordon. Beasley misses. Bynum hits one. Ridnour with it, to love, Johnson, Beasly, Darko. Daye steals, but not clear steal. Darko gets it back but shot clock violation Gordon cuts to basket, misses They miss. Daye bounds CV misses Love nails 3 45-52 Gordon nails one back. Love misses layup. Daye bounds. We fast break, Bynum misses despite good move but is fouled. 1st down. and 2nd 50-52 foul on Monroe, fouling Koufos
I don't mind the idea of this team taking their lumps - but I don't want it to be because we're playing helter-skelter BB.
split. Gordon to Monroe, to Gordon, misses. CV puts in O bound. They miss. Koufos rebound. Johnson hits. 52-55 Monroe misses Foul on Daye, count the bucket and completes 3 point play CV hits 54-58 Love makes drive CV hits runner They make TO 6 to go in 3rd
Daye shoots and scores over Beasley Beasley misses, Daye plays good D Daye hits over Beasley again. CV misses 3 Love hits a 3 Didn't Daye just hit two in a row. Gordon tosses it away. They score 61-67 we split pair Webster hits over Daye Daye misses finger roll JMAX in with a wrapped knee Foul on Daye TO
Daye, Maxiell, Stuckey, Hamilton, Villanueva Webster, Koufor, Tolliver, Johnson, Telfair Johnson misses. JMAX could not handle lob, comes up limping a bit. Telfair misses. Daye gets his 8th bound Rip shoots short. Tolliver misses 3 No shoot around today. Arrived today for game. Daye gets another bound. Stuckey misses. Tolliver draws a whistle on Stuck. 5th They miss. JMAX kicks it out of bounds. Koufos hits. 61-71 End of quarter
Webster misses, but they put in bound. No, we can't bound. Summers, Wilcox, Stuckey, Jason Maxiell, Daye Stuckey hits. Telfair hits We miss Pekovic misses, but is fouled. 63-76 Bobcats tomorrow night. Stuck forces inside, no basket but draws foul Misses first. Makes We knock it away. Summers misses Pekovic bodied by Wilcox. 3 sec call Kickout by Telfair. Stuckey misses, Wilcox tap no good Brewer hits out of scramble 9 to go TO
It's looking like this could be a long season. I think we'll have some really good moments, and I think we're going to really enjoy watching the core guys for the future develop as the season goes along - Daye, Monroe, Stuckey. But Daye and Monroe are going to have growing pains, especially Monroe. It will take this group a large portion of the season to start to get chemistry and for the young guys, esp. Monroe, to adjust to their roles and to the league.
Man, we are almost down 20 now. Monroe back in for Wilcox We steal. Webster fouls Bynum misses, but Summers slams it back in and draws the foul Pekovic powers it in Bynum misses 3 3-15 on 3's now Tolliver hits 3 85-66 Monroe makes on a drive in Webster travels Bynum fouled, makes both Telfair fumbles. Summers misses slam. Summers foul They split Summers fouled while in post makes both hayward makes 3 89-72 Bynum fakes out Telfair, then throws the ball away. Hayward makes Diogu in 91-76, 4 to go Bynum just made 2. Summers fouls. Daye blocks, but is called for foul. Daye, Summers, Bynum, Diogu, and Vernon Hamilton finishing out this one. We make 93-79 Ellington hits Ellington fouls. TO
In Daye we have a Robin with no Batman. In Monroe we have an NBA caliber PF/C but I don't know how good he'll be, him making the all-star team would be stretch, now he can get better, I just don't think his ceiling is very far away from where he is now. Stuckey..............if he's some sort juggernaut coming off the bench (we're good) but as long as he's starting for this team we're in trouble. A future frontline of Daye-Monroe-JJ could be very good, very long, very skilled and very solid, if they're playing with some sort of all-star backcourt.
Austin Daye worked the window Wallside style for 11 boards, capping off an 18 point effort - a refreshing stat line.Rodney Stuckey had 5 fouls in 11 minutes - C'mon, Stuck! The PF.com chat was a blast, as always. (I can certainly vouch it is the definitive place to be for the duration of all Piston games)
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