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Editor's Note: We've been talking a lot about tourists recently, even dishing out our go-to picks for out of town guests. So when Liz Bomze, a fellow Serious Eats writer from around Boston, reached out to me about visiting Chicago, I couldn't wait to see the places she had on her itinerary. After seeing the list, I realized that she'd have more than enough food to try. Sure, there are always more places, but this is a great place to start for any Chicago visitor.
I love vacations where I have no agenda other than seeing what a city has to offer for food. That's how I spent last week in Chicago—waking up each day with a list of places I wanted to hit and casually making my way around town, taking in requisite Chicagoland sites like Wrigley, The Art Institute, Cloud Gate (the bean mirror sculpture) at Millenium Park, and Lake Shore Drive en route between feeding stops.
Have to say, the city lived up to the food hype I'd heard so much about. There wasn't a dud bite over the 5-day stretch, from the stunning hibiscus-lemongrass agua fresca at XOCO to the harissa and prune pork pate at Publican Quality Meats to the dreamy pies I ate (for breakfast!) at Bang Bang Pie Shop and Hoosier Mama Pie Company. This town knows how to eat, and I can't wait to go back and do it all over again. In the meantime, I'll be reminiscing over these photos.
Check out my whirlwind eating tour of Chicago by clicking on the slideshow.
- Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie at Hoosier Mama Pie Company
- Biscuit with Jam and Butter at Bang Bang Pie Shop
- Chocolate Cloud Pie at Bang Bang Pie Shop
- Pad Prik Khing Crispy Pork at Andy's Thai Kitchen
- Kao Soy at Andy's Thai Kitchen
- Hibiscus-Lemongrass Agua Fresca at Xoco
- Ahogada Torta at Xoco
- Classic Bean-to-Cup Chocolate at Xoco
- Chorizo-Stuffed Medjool Dates at Avec
- Barbequed Octopus at Avec
- Sauteed Green Beans at Girl and the Goat
- Goat Empanadas at Girl and the Goat
- Wood-Fired Chicken at Girl and the Goat
- Pan Pizza at Pequod's Pizza
- Butcher's Cold Charcuterie Plate at Publican Quality Meats
- Homemade Yogurt, Jam, and Sour Cherry Pastry at Floriole Bakery
About the author: Liz Bomze lives in Brookline, MA, and works as the Senior Features Editor for Cook's Illustrated Magazine. In her free time, she freelances regularly for the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, the Improper Bostonian, and Martha's Vineyard Magazine; practices bread-baking and canning; takes photos; reads; and watches baseball. Top 5 foods: fresh noodles, gravlax, sour cherry pie, burrata, ma po tofu.
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the visiting teams haven't had a problem winning there.
leave the "conspiracy" theories to olly stone.
the turd in the punchbowl
reality really sucks.
enjoy the game more...
Hey Guys-
Haven't checked in in quite a while... Just wanted to share some news... I received an email today from my rep:
Hi Tricia,
You were selected as one of our Amazin' Mets Perks winners and have won:
TAKE THE FIELD: Take the field and meet a Mets player at his position at the start of a 2012 Mets home game.
I will be reaching out to you with additional details shortly.
Thanks again for your continued support.
Although Gavin & I were hoping it was the trip to FL to attend spring training games, it was still pretty cool to win something!! For the record, I still have my 4 seats in 416, row 5. So, if anybody is interested in purchasing any games from me, shoot me an email at email@example.com
Take care & LGM!!!
It's called the "Party Deck" (for now, until a sponsor comes along)....
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Not Mommy, not Daddy.....METSIE, METSIE, METSIE.
«Telle est la vie des hommes. Quelques joies, très vite effacées par dinoubliables chagrins. Il n'est pas nécessaire de le dire aux enfants...» (Marcel Pagnol)
But, "Left Field Wall" is also on the Single Game Pricing list, so who knows? Maybe single ticket sales if no Group Sales that day?
As for sponsors, maybe Party City? Or the H&R Block-Party Deck?
Records: Mets' income drops at Citi Field
Hundreds of pages of documents, which Newsday obtained under the Freedom of Information Law from New York City, provide a partial window into the cash flow of the franchise, whose owners are dealing with financial challenges because of fallout from the $50-billion fraud committed by Bernard Madoff .
I completely forgot they are also changing the color of the fence. Really looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Hopefully it adds a bit of color to this drab ballpark.
IMO the three decks in left field is beyond hideous. It should have been one deck with the big scoreboard on top of it. Center field should have been left open. Ugh.
Citi with the new blue fences.

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One of today's most versatile pieces of exercise equipment looks more like an overgrown beach ball than a useful fitness tool.
The stability ball—an extra-large, inflatable orb designed to improve balance while targeting specific muscle groups—has grown in popularity since its mainstream introduction in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The stability ball can be adapted for many uses, including developing core strength, improving posture and facilitating stretching, among others. Its application is particularly widespread in the physical therapy industry, where it was first put to use in the 1960s.
Thanks to fitness professionals' interest in the stability ball and its numerous benefits, there have been several exercise programs developed for just about every need, desire and body part.
So much of the exercise that people do, such as running and cycling, focuses on the lower body. Not much attention is paid to the trunk, or core, of the body. It is the muscles of the core—the abdomen, chest and back—that stabilize the rest of the body.
Think of your core as a strong column that links the upper body and lower body together. Having a solid core creates a foundation for all activities, and is especially important when you add a heavy load, such as weights, to your workout.
It is important when you are strengthening the core that you create balance between the muscles of the abdomen and the back. Many people will naturally have an imbalance between the strength of their abdominal muscles and the lower-back muscles. Exercising with stability balls helps to develop and strengthen those muscles.
Infomercials and magazine advertisements seem to be targeting individuals who want to strengthen their abdominal muscles. However, the stability ball is well equipped to help you safely and effectively develop a strong, stable well-functioning core.
Here are three exercises that can be performed with a standard stability ball that target all three major sections of the abdominal muscles:
Roll as far forward as possible without compressing the spine, drooping the shoulders or rounding the torso. Return to the starting position.
Besides providing balance training, stability balls work the trunk in almost every exercise that is performed. By concentrating on the abdominal section, your posture will improve and you will find that you are generally more balanced and aware of your body movements. Your core will be more prepared to support the rest of your body in whatever activity you choose to do.
It is important to buy the right size ball and maintain the proper air pressure. The firmer the ball, the more difficult the exercise will be. The softer the ball, the less difficult the exercise will be.
If you are just beginning, overweight, an older adult or you are generally deconditioned, you may want to consider using a larger, softer ball. When sitting on the ball, your knees and hips should align at a 90-degree angle.Following are general guidelines for buying the right size stability ball:
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Producer group petitions state for temporary milk price relief.
by Dennis Halladay, Hoard's Dairyman Western Editor
Bad has turned to worse for milk producers in the nation's largest dairy state.
Few, if any, California dairies managed to fully recover from the 2009 cost:price crisis before another outbreak in 2012. Two things are enormously different this time that make it far more dangerous for producers: They have little or no equity to fall back upon, and the dairy banking world's ability to be lenient is tiny.
It's against this backdrop that the state's largest dairy organization put out a cry for help to Sacramento this week. On Monday, Western United Dairymen (WUD) filed a formal petition with California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross seeking temporary emergency price relief in two areas:
1. An increase of 50 cents per hundredweight in all producer milk price classes from October 2012 through March 2013.
2. Permanent removal of the 75 cents per hundredweight cap on the whey value component used to compute Class III prices.
"WUD is deeply concerned about the current plight of dairy families, and while a 50-cent temporary price increase will not make dairy margins positive again, we believe that such an emergency price relief is required to at least 'slow the bleeding,'" said WUD President Tom Barcellos.
"Bleeding" is perhaps an understatement of what is actually happening on California dairies. According to Bruce Miles, a partner at Genske, Mulder & Company, the nation's largest specialized dairy accounting firm, dairies are drowning in red ink.
Preliminary income and cost data gathered by the firm during the first three months of the year, before feed prices exploded, show the average California dairy lost 60 cents per hundredweight. In southern California it was $2.
"The second quarter numbers will be worse because milk prices dropped," he said. "We're expecting the average loss will be twice as big."
Class III milk futures prices have been rising almost daily in recent weeks, but Miles said they aren't keeping up with feed prices. He predicts $22 milk before the end of the year . . . and wonders how many California dairies will still be around to enjoy them.
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The Landmarks sites are available for rent year round.
The Landmarks Society manages and maintains the Old St. Hilary's Landmark and the surrounding wildflower preserve, the China Cabin, the Railroad Ferry & Depot Museum, and the Landmarks Art and Garden Center. These sites are all on the Tiburon Peninsula in Marin County.
The Landmarks History Collections includes photographs, fine art, artifacts, maps, documents, and a reference library.
The Society activities include historic publications, botanical and architectural tours, concerts, lectures, and exhibits.
The Landmarks sites are open to the general public from April thru October each year and are available for rent year round.
Landmarks offers group tours for all of our historical properties. Whether for senior excursions, school visits, or just large groups (20 or more) from out of the area – our docents teach the exciting history of this beautiful area and each Landmark. The easiest accessible sites are the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum and the China Cabin. (Old St. Hilary cannot accommodate large buses; therefore, groups need to walk about 100 yards uphill to gain access.) We ask for a donation of $5 per person / per site to be paid in advance to help defray the operating and maintenance costs of each of the sites. For more information, please call Landmarks at 415-435-1853.
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Volvo, the Swedish automaker long-known for its safety innovations, has taken to applying its passenger car safety systems to commercial semi trucks.
The new Volvo FH semi recently demonstrated a collision warning and emergency brake system. The system uses radar and a camera to detect vehicles in front of the truck and alert the driver of danger with a flashing light and alarm tone. If the driver does not respond to a potential rear-end situation, the system will apply the brakes to avoid a crash.
While the video below shows just how well the system can work, keep in mind that the tractor trailer is fully loaded with 40 tons of cargo.
Rear-end collisions account for a significant proportion of road accidents. In order to address this problem, Volvo Trucks has developed Collision Warning with Emergency Brake - an advanced emergency braking system which also includes early collision warning. The braking system, which is available on the new Volvo FH Series, has been developed to support the driver so that the majority of these rear-end collisions can be avoided or mitigated.
"We began by asking 'what really is the problem?'. The answer is inattention. If you watched the traffic ahead of you the whole time, you wouldn't need systems like these," says Carl Johan Almqvist, Traffic & Product Safety Director, Volvo Trucks.
The new system combines a radar and a camera that work together to identify and monitor vehicles in front. The system is designed to deal with both stationary and moving vehicles and can prevent a collision with a moving target at relative speeds of up to 70 km/h. When the system detects a vehicle that the truck will hit at its current speed, the warning system activates a constant red light in the windscreen in order to bring the driver's attention back to the road.
"We don't want to take over from drivers because we believe they are in the best position to respond, as they might be able to safely drive around the vehicle," says Almqvist.
However, if the truck fails to detect any reaction from the driver, such as steering or braking, the system upgrades to a flashing red light and a beeping sound. If there is still no reaction, the system applies the brakes gently. When all this fails, the system activates the emergency braking system and does everything possible to bring the truck to a complete stop.
"In the vast majority of cases, the initial warning signals will attract the driver's attention. And in the rare case that they don't, the emergency braking system will still help prevent a serious accident," says Carl Johan Almqvist.
In Europe, emergency braking systems will be a legal requirement in new trucks by November 2015.
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Caroline and I had a enjoyable day in Myrtle Beach. Started with Breakfast at ihop, then moved onto Broadwalk on the Beach. This is a complex of small boutique stores, a fair, crazy gold course and cinema's.
We strolled around for a few hours, then moved on to explore some of the local coastline. Unfortunately we had some bad news when we got back to the Hotel, that Caroline's mum has been taken into hospital, so our thoughts are with her at the moment as she makes steady progress.
Last Night we went to Legends in Concert - at a theatre about 5 miles down the road which we enjoyed.
Today we move along the coast to Ridgeland, as we close in on Daytona Beach.
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[Article]-Pen Testing Perfect Storm Pt. II: Anatomy of a Client-Side Mutiny
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EH-Net is pleased to announce the complimentary webcast, "Anatomy of a Client-Side Mutiny," Part II of the Pen Testing Perfect Storm webcast trilogy – featuring the return of SANS Pen Testing swashbucklers Ed Skoudis, Josh Wright and Kevin Johnson. Covering network, web app and wireless pen testing techniques, the second installment of Perfect Storm trilogy will focus on assessing the enterprise-wide fallout from a seemingly innocuous endpoint compromise – including how an exposed low-level Windows Vista box can quickly open the hatch to full-scale network subversion. During the webcast, you'll learn how to proactively test your network's vulnerability to sinking at the hands of a Client-Side Mutiny – and how to emulate what can happen after the initial compromise, including:
• discovering wireless devices from exploited hosts with Josh Wright's newly released VistaRFMON
• scanning and exploiting web applications with the Burp suite
• exploiting systems with Metasploit's integrated pass-the-hash functionality
The second webcast in this series, "Anatomy of a Client-Side Mutiny," will take place Wed January 21, 2009 @ 1:00 PM EST. Following the webcast, attendees are invited to keep the conversation going with Kevin, Josh and Ed from InGuardians during discussions hosted by The Ethical Hacker Network (EH-Net), a free online magazine for security professionals. For at least one week after each webcast, the crew will make themselves available to answer your questions directly and candidly in EH-Net's Community Forums. All discussions will remain freely available on EH-Net for your continued reference.


text: Perhaps what the OP is trying to say is that maybe TC is being stubborn and sticking to his usual way BUT, the team we are currently fielding can not operate under the same "way" because the talent is no longer there. Not saying Coughlins "way" is the wrong "way" but maybe it is the wrong "way" for this current group of players/starters. Adapt or die.


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by Scott Brown
The author is a research assistant professor in the department of agricultural and applied economics at the University of Missouri.
The elimination of the Western federal milk order sheds light on what can happen to producer pay prices without minimum classified milk prices.
Idaho producer milk prices have always been some of the lowest in the country. From 2001 to 2003, USDA reported that Idaho's All Milk price averaged $12.07 per hundredweight . . . more than a dollar below the U.S. All Milk price average of $13.20. Idaho and California producer milk prices have tracked near each other for much of the last decade as the western region of the country can generally be thought of as a low fluid use area with long hauls needed to move dairy products eastward to major population centers.
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service highlights that one of the benefits of the federal milk market order program is that dairy producers receive a reasonable minimum price for their milk throughout the year. That concept was put to a real-world test on April 1, 2004, when the Western federal milk market order was terminated as a result of a lack of producer votes for adopting an amended order. At that time, nearly all Idaho milk production was pooled on the Western order. As producers in other areas of the country discuss the role of federal milk market orders, the experiences of producers who were in the Western order could prove useful.
Living in a postorder world
Upon termination of the Western order, the minimum pricing provisions contained in the order were eliminated. This has required milk producers and dairy processors within the region to negotiate prices to be paid for producer milk, as well as the quantity of producer milk deliveries, in a given time frame. As a result of the order termination, many proprietary cheese plants located in Idaho adopted a cheese yield formula to set producer pay prices for milk.
Although Western order Class I utilization was low relative to many other federal orders, the price enhancement offered for Class I milk relative to other milk classes has vanished over time with the termination of the Western order. Other areas contemplating the true value of a federal milk order should carefully examine the long-term impacts on fluid milk prices within the Western order.
For a closer look, we will evaluate the difference in milk prices prior to and after the elimination of the Western order.
The small spread has grown wide
Over the 2001-to-2003 period, Idaho All Milk prices averaged $1.13 per hundredweight below the U.S. All Milk price. Over the 2005 to 2007 period, Idaho All Milk prices averaged $1.18 per hundredweight below the U.S. All Milk price. It is clear from this simple comparison that there was a minimal difference in the relationship between Idaho and U.S. milk prices in a pre- and postfederal order market environment.
However, over the past two years, the spread between the Idaho and U.S. All Milk prices has widened. Over the 2010-to-2011 period, the Idaho All Milk price averaged $1.55 below the U.S. All Milk price. The spread between Idaho and U.S. All Milk prices hit a peak of $2.50 in August 2011.
This widening gap between U.S. and Idaho milk prices came at a time when milk prices were recovering from the economic devastation dairy producers experienced in 2009. As a result, Idaho dairy producers did not experience the same level of financial recovery and currently are experiencing more financial difficulties than producers in other parts of the country.
There is no single reason for the divergence in Idaho and U.S. All Milk prices. Instead, there are several factors that are in play when examining this price divergence over time.
When dry whey prices rose from 39 cents per pound in January 2010 to 65 cents by December 2011, they boosted minimum Class III prices in federal milk market order areas. However, the improved whey prices had little to no effect on Idaho pay prices because they are based on cheese yield formulas.
Also, the federal order minimum price for Class IV milk, milk used primarily for butter/powder production, was well above the minimum Class III price during portions of 2010 and 2011. Since Idaho milk prices are only marginally influenced by Class IV prices, U.S. All Milk prices experienced some gains as a result of strong Class IV prices while Idaho All Milk prices did not.
Growth also a factor
Growth in Idaho milk production relative to the other regions of the U.S. is another factor. In 2011, Idaho's milk production was nearly 15 percent higher than four years earlier. Meanwhile, U.S. milk production expanded only 6 percent during the same time period. The relatively rapid growth in Idaho milk supplies continues to outpace much of the country. In addition, new processing infrastructure continues to impact Idaho.
Changes in Idaho milk pricing are beginning to occur. Some proprietary cheese plants have adjusted to a producer pricing mechanism that incorporates the minimum Class III price reported in federal order areas. This is an attempt to try and keep producer prices in Idaho more aligned with other areas of the country. New processing capacity from processors like Chobani Yogurt also should allow for more price strength in Idaho.
Although there were many reasons why the Western order was terminated in early 2004, its elimination resulted in the loss of minimum pay prices for milk used in different dairy products. It has left former Western order producers to directly negotiate prices with processors, and in times of low dairy product prices and ample milk supplies, it has resulted in lower producer milk prices than in areas where producers participate in a federal order.
Maximizing milk prices
Milk producers who currently do not operate within a federal order will need to remain focused on the best market-wide strategy available to maximize revenue for their milk. The best outcome for these dairy producers could be to remain in an unregulated area. The supply-demand balance within the area likely dictates which alternative is best for dairy producers.
The evolution of a state milk order could be one possible alternative. State milk orders that provide minimum pricing of milk based on end-use do exist in some states. These state orders can prove helpful to milk producers depending on how the minimum pricing operates relative to other parts of the country. However, instituting a state order could prove politically difficult.
In some cases, reinstatement of a federal order would at least allow for the establishment of federal order minimum prices that do not exist today. A marketing agency in common may provide another tool to help producers deal with milk pricing issues. Regardless of the strategy taken, a united effort by dairy producers will be required to achieve higher pay prices for their milk.
This article appears in the May 10, 2012 issue of Hoard's Dairyman on page 325.


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Law enforcement kills suspect in Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. - A deputy and another officer shot and killed a suspect during an attempt to serve a warrant on Friday night.
On Friday night officers with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and Second Judicial Drug Task Force were attempting to serve a warrant on Kenneth Clark. Information was received that Clark was at 2504 Bay Street in Bristol, Tennessee.
Vice and Narcotics Detectives also received information that an active meth lab was in an outbuilding behind the home.
When officers approached Clark he was in a vehicle with a female. The female subject was forced out of the vehicle, at which point Clark fled the scene. Police say in the process of fleeing the scene, Clark attempted to hit officers with the vehicle. At that point shots were fired.
Clark drove to a home in Bristol, Virginia. Authorities were called and the subject was transported to the Bristol Regional Medical Center, where he later died.
As is protocol in all officer involved shootings, the TBI is handling the investigation.
Kenneth Clark had warrants out of Sullivan County for Violation of Probation. He also had outstanding warrants out of Bristol, Virginia.
Additionally, an active meth lab was located in an outbuilding behind 2504 Bay Street. The contents of the meth operation were neutralized at the scene and then disposed of by the Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force.
The Bristol, Tennseee Police Department as well as the Bristol, Tennessee Fire Department assisted in the cleanup.
A deputy and another officer shot and killed a suspect on Friday night.
Sullivan County Sheriff Wayne Anderson said it all started when deputies tried to serve a warrant at a house on Bay Street Friday evening for a meth lab. That's when they say a man tried to run them over with a car; law enforcement shot at the car, which kept going to Randolph Street.
The man inside was shot and did not survive. No deputies were hurt.
Sheriff Anderson said the deputies were in fear for their lives.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will look into the shooting, which is standard procedure any time law enforcement uses a weapon.
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The bride created the wedding invitations, which featured maps of Texas and California - the couple met in Texas, but then moved to California. An insert informed guests of the "hats required" dress code.
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neuroboy74 wrote:love the design, but, man, if i see one more shirt with the word "legend" and a portrayal of a NES character i'm a-gonna puke.
I whole-heartedly agree with you man. When I began this design it was NOT headed in this direction and the character originally didn't resemble megaman at all. But, he turned out looking like him and so decided to go with that... kind of. I'm still not admitting to it.
Re: Idle Hands
I like this one very differnt from the rest. to bad it is a late sub, Mine took me to long so I will have to use it later; good luck and nice job
skirochester wrote:I have to agree with boots. well done again!!
thanks, really appreciate it...now if only 500 more people would agree
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Man Ramyb, I think you must have like 1000 fake accounts, and you post on your own entries acting as fake pissed off people, and buy things of all those accounts multiple times, and must have like 20 of everything laying around your house. I mean doesn't it seem so logical that he must be cheating? I mean right? I mean psh the evidence is right there? Right?
You should also come out with a book too. "How to cheat in shirt.woot! derbies for dummies". It would be brilliant. I think you would get a Pulitzer Prize for it.
This is most certainly how the swine flu became a global pandemic.
This is absolutely gorgeous.
wootasourous wrote:Man Ramyb, I think you must have like 1000 fake accounts, and you post on your own entries acting as fake pissed off people, and buy things of all those accounts multiple times, and must have like 20 of everything laying around your house. I mean doesn't it seem so logical that he must be cheating? I mean right? I mean psh the evidence is right there? Right?
For the life of me, I can't tell if you're being sarcastic.
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This version is even better, gmv!
theinfinityloop wrote:I disagree. I think there should be more of them.
I agree - a derbyful! This one is particularly clever. Such originality is genius.
I hope you win one of these days - very cool.
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I think it would shush all the "it's not steampunk" nay-sayers if you maybe used brown to color the leather of his goggles and straps.
As it is, however, it has my vote and I guess I'll be up late Friday to make sure I get mine.
davengvar wrote:I really love the colors. I don't know if this is necessarily steampunk though.
There've been quite a few comments like that( 2nd part of your comment ). As far as I can tell, ie- I suspect that were it put to the test, no 2 people would agree precisely( very important that last qualification ), as to what would constitute a decent steampunk design. I did some referencing and feel satisfied with the resulting design. Reckon this issue belongs with religion and politics tho, so I'll be saying no more. Glad you like the colours and thanks for taking the trouble, also good luck with your entry, if you have one..;p
I think this is the best entry of the derby.
Hey you do great illustrations. This one is out there...were you around for the Art Deco derby? You would have done well. I'm sure if you stick around you will win eventually.
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Re: Rock 'N Roll Steam Punkz
lovely characters!
I'd have to argue as to the validity of this being steampunk. However, the 1920's ART DECO vibe would have been awesome a couple weeks ago. Regardless, it's superbly done, Picasserole.
cobolisdead wrote:They recently botched her print of gamer mother(which I am wearing today), and that is the third time that I've heard that they have seriously messed up a design. With that in mind, I'd stay away from Cameesa until they work out their kinks between them and their printer.
For the price, she could just as easily put it on Spreadshirt. $18 for T-shirt is a bit much.
its only $10 to support a shirt, and shipping (for me at least) is only about $3. the edgar i got there is by far the most brilliant print ive gotten anywhere, so i wouldnt say they are entirely bad. i would buy there again without hesitation as there is nothing "wrong" with gamer mother really. i would have liked the green to be darker than it came out too, but its not like it was really botched terribly. every single one of these shirt sites has fouled the colors on designs from time to time. hell, woot is so regular at it that we know what kinds of colors not to even bother using anymore together.
Re: The Girl in Red
three words...Sensationa..l;]
Re: My Dog Breathes Steampunk
in for one. adder, you rule the world
sekiyoku wrote: Yelling at woot on my thread is also not going to do anything since I highly doubt they read these posts.
this is incorrect. for the record; they do read, laugh at, and occasionally even respond to posts. do not expect them to comment often. do not expect an answer when one is demanded. joel will answer you just about as often as god does, but he does know what is being said in the forums.
and for those of you wondering how it is that this is fogged but the thread is full of "hate" (though there is really no hate, just the lamenting about off topic designs getting fogged) this dynamic duo of "artists" has hoards of sycophants that will vote for, and even purchase, because they are obligated to out of fawning love. there is unfortunately nothing against woots rules about that so every single week you will be fed the same thing and you will LIKE IT AND BUY IT. the collective says so.
that being said, i still stand by my previous statement that i appretiate seki's effort to change it up just a tad this week and do something slightly different.
Very funny! I don't know why I didn't notice this before! +1
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Nice design, But there is nothing steampunk about it. No vote here.
davengvar wrote:The art is beautiful but I do agree that the textured gray color kills it. Think about it - was there even heather gray around in the time whose elements you're trying to emulate?
hahah...if you think about it more, was there even a 100% cotton-made t-shirt back in the 19th century? like spanishmel said, the design is an homage to the steampunk culture itself which wiki tells me "came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s." so i bet they had heather grey t-shirts back then.
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Beautiful. Not Victorian at all but still very nice.
Re: Gamepunk
A few points:
* I'm GUESSING that it's the combination of Tetris plus Gameboy shape that is making Woot nervous -- pretty hard to not mistake it for what it is versus the couple buttons and blank screen on the shirt Woot already printed. Pretty mysterious still though.
* Joel is on a multi-week vaca so you won't hear from him. If you wrote to him directly, resend to the shirt account.
* 60 days is regardless of rejection since Woot gives HMs to rejected shirts AND to avoid artists uploading completely off-topic shirts for the free publicity and selling immediately.
I get the point of this, but it really disappoints me that it's taking up a valuable space in the hotness where serious designs could be getting more exposure.
this is the greatest creation by anyone evar. you should get an award sir.
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I have to have this!
I do love this as an art deco shirt. It's truly gorgeous. I would have most definitely bought it had it won that derby. Also, I don't know if this is heather or asphalt, but, if it's asphalt, next time submit on the darker one (see Drakxxx's rejected entry) so yours won't get burned. Good luck!
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this is so cute ^_^
Re: Steampunk Dragon
I love this one I hope it wins! I can't vote because I just signed up to this site but that picture is amazing and I totally want one if it makes it! Goodluck!
I know I'm relatively new to woot, but has adder ever submitted a serious derby entry?
Re: Best Worn With Goggles
wow just wow
You composed a beautiful piece of art; and your use of negative space, very nice.
Re: Blueprints for a Legend...
Very sweet.
Re: Calling John Henry!
Thanks for all the kind comments, gang. You're words are the chloraspetic for the sore throat that is woot derby neglect. BUT I know when I do good work and that satisfaction is its own reward. Of course, fame-for-a-day and a cool grand would be nice, too...
Regardless, I'm amped pretty hard for this design and will shop it around when it's done here. I'm a little worried that if it gets into a do-over derby it would be the one after the next one (which is presumably next week?)and I'd have to wait forever to try it at threadless, etc. We'll see if I'm so lucky.
Even more epic with the dog and this actually makes me laugh :P Great man, great!
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TIPTON, Mo. - From California, Mo. to Columbia, communities across central Missouri are rallying behind the Tipton teenager injured in a football game last week.
Chad Stover collapsed with just minutes left in a game against Sacred Heart in Sedalia. As of Monday night, he remains in critical condition at University Hospital.
Since the injury, Mid-Missouri has shown an outpouring of support for the teen.
Tipton has red ribbons tied all over town with no post or sign too big or too small to show support.
And past Tipton, California also had ribbons tied to their high school marquee.
The high school football players also traveled more than an hour to see Stover Sunday night. They plan on creating a video for him and visiting him again.
The players are also trying to paint a red and white ribbon with Stover's number 18 on the field for their playoff game Wednesday. They will begin the game with a moment of silence.
California High School's athletic Director Bob Staton said these things are the least they can do.
"We want them to know they're in our hearts and prayers," he said.
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UTSA President Ricardo Romo to salute Latino heroes at May 23 Fox Tech mural unveiling
(May 20, 2005)--UTSA President Ricardo Romo will participate in the unveiling ceremony of a student mural project at 8:30 a.m., Monday, May 23 at Louis W. Fox Technical High School, 637 N. Main Ave. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
Romo, a Fox Tech alumnus, will be joined at the ceremony by U.S. Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez (son of the late Rep. Henry B. Gonzalez), San Antonio artist and Judge Daniel Guerrero, Artpace San Antonio Executive Director Kathryn Kanjo and Fox Tech art teacher Maria Leake.
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In the mural, images of role models in the San Antonio Latino community are represented in four six-by-four-foot panels with descriptive words of the individuals. Created from February 21 to May 5, the mural will be on permanent display at Fox Tech on the wall at the North Main Avenue side of the school.
The mural project with the theme "Yo Soy el Futuro" (I am the Future) optimistically represents cultural role models chosen by Fox Tech students. "Yo Soy una Voz" (I am a Voice) registers the legacy of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Willie Velasquez. "I am Change" personifies community activist and teacher Emma Tenayuca. "Yo Soy Justicia" (I am Justice) reflects the mission of Carlos Cadena, chief justice of the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals. "I Am a Leader" captures the spirit of Rep. Henry B. Gonzalez.
The mural is part of the Artpace's ArtElements program, which serves K-12 audiences with curriculum-linked programs and participatory projects with visiting artists. Through the 12-week program, an artist partners with students to create a permanent artwork for the school's campus.
Daniel Guerrero, municipal court judge and local artist, was selected to lead the Fox Tech art project, guiding the students to understand how individuals can make a difference in society.
Artpace San Antonio is a nonprofit organization that serves as an advocate for contemporary art and as a catalyst for the creation of significant art objects. Founded in January 1995, the organization has garnered national recognition for its residency, exhibition and public educational programs.
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I am looking for any news of feral German dark honey bees in North Carolina. It is probably unlikely that we have any pure German dark honey bees in North Carolina anymore, however, I would think that there are likely some feral colonies which have a pretty good share of these genetics. I think it would be interesting to capture swarms from such colonies in order to back cross and breed the closest we can to the old German dark honey bee.
I have heard that these honey bees (also called the English dark honey bee) tend to be kind of defensive of their hives and runny on the combs--not traits that many a beekeeper wants. I too am not so interested in these two traits; however, I am interested in keeping genetic diversity available.
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Had to spend the morning walking down to the dive shop again in order to get the refund for the dive that got cancelled teh night before.
Caught a bus around lunch down to pinapple park hostel. On the way to the bus stop ran into Matt who had been working at the Hilo Hostel. Found out he got fired because when he was questioned about how the book keeping was done he said that he hadnt been trained to do it the way the owners wife wanted it. As a result of this he was told that he was being disrespectful (according to Nigirean customs) and got fired for it. Had originally thought he might have gotten drunk and said something he shouldnt have but appears he got fired over nothing.
Found myself getting on the wrong bus and ended up having to wait for another one when the one I was on reached the end of the line
Before leaving for a walk had squash a couple of bugs in the bed which I had thought were ants but realised they were bed bugs when the last one I squashed squirted blood. My blood. As a result ended up once again having a bunch of red itching bite maeks on my arms and legs.
In the afternoon wandered to the shops and dive shop but found that it had closed early. Also wandered to the nearby restuarant but after seeing the prices decided to buy something at the shops and cook for myself at the hostel.
That evening told the owner about the bugs and asked for some bug spray to kill them. Found that the bed bugs had been a problem in the dorms for a while and that they bomb the place with spray once a week. Only problem is that it doesnt kill the lava which has an ingestion period of 1-2 weeks so they cant seem to get ride of teh bugs. In the end he gave me a private room with toilet at no extra charge. this room thankfully had no bed bugs to be found
Day 2 - Diving and Hiking the Bay
Decided to try the dive shop again since I had gotten my money back for the night dive I wasnt able to do.
Found that the place was owned by a french couple whom I had a little trouble understanding. They seemed very enthusiastic about going out quickly to the point that they didnt even look up my diving certificate or take any money (unlike most americans) before we left for the dive.
First dive was a shore dive in the bay. It was about 10am by now and I had wanted to do a swim through a lava tube but found that when we got to the tube there was a lot of swell driving in and out of the tube. Personally I would have taken my chances and tried riding the crest and troff of teh swell but without knowing the twists and turns of the tube not sure whether that would even be possible. I got teh impression from the dive master that if I had gotten my but into gear and arrived at 8am that the swell may not have been so great and the tube would of been possible. Can also understand now why the sharks hole near little corn was a no goer due to sea currents
Ended up having a nice dive. Lots of coral everywhere though not so many fish as in Hilo. Could see that the coral was growing on old lava flows and so had a number place where you could swim through. Also had lots of 5-6m high walls of coral where it was growing on lava.
Lots and lots of colour once again. Compared to what I remember from teh Caribean definately a more lively place which makes me wander why the Carabean had so much dead white coral. Ended the dive by going down to 25m and swimming near the bottom of a small wall of coral. Not quite vertical but could see lots of layers of coral above me. Ended up taking a few photos with the underwater camera I had bought for the night dives since I still had some film left. On the way out also saw a turtle which we watched swim around for a while.
For the second dive we headed down to Hookena and the NP I wanted to visit. Place packed with tourists sunning themselves on the rocks and snorkling in the water. Glad I got to come out here but happy I hadnt gone to the effort of making a day trip. Ended up diving here as well and had a similar dive to the first one. Most interesting part was that on the way out saw an eagle ray which we followed and watched for maybe 5-10 minutes
After heading back to the dive shop decided to have a quick lunch andd take the trail down to Cooks monument located in the nearby bay. Had originally planned to kayak in the bay but since I went diving that morning, decided to just hike it. Roughly 1 hour to wander down to the bay through shrub covered fields and over lava fields. Seems to be a lot of those around the place. On the way down passed lots of people on their way out. Guess they had spent the day at the bay snorkling and were calling it a day.
Ended up wandering along the coast for a bit and watching the waves come crashing in onto the small lava cliff walls that make up the bay. All in all a nice walk and definately a nice place to spend the day, though I only had a couple of hours to go exploring before dark.
On the way out managed to take a wrong turn since I wasnt paying attention and the road forked with the more obvious trail being the wrong one. Thankfully noticed that I was on the wrong trail when I hit a gate I didnt remember passing and managed to backtrack and find the correct trail out before dark.


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Thoughts of October conjure up visions of cool Fall air, changing leaves, football games, and, of course, the celebration of Halloween. Costume parties, haunted houses, carving jack-o'-lanterns and little ghosts and goblins trick-or-treating are standard October festivities. All typically include some readily accessible concoction of sugar-laden, chocolaty, calorie-dense deliciousness. It's hard for even the most disciplined "dieter" to avoid Halloween weight gain. But it doesn't have to be that way. Follow our 10 steps below, you might just make it through the month without budging the bathroom scale.1. Plan ahead. Let's face it, we all eat a little more sugar than normal around Halloween, and that's ok. But, remember to plan ahead -- eat a little bit healthier and exercise a little bit more to make room for the "candy calories." Encourage your family to do the same in anticipation of the kids' upcoming, almost unavoidable, candy binge.
2. Shop last minute, and buy what you don't like. This is one holiday where it pays to procrastinate. Put off buying the Halloween candy until right before the trick-or-treaters arrive. That way, the whole family will have less temptation to break into the candy early. When you do get to the store, buy your least favorite candies so you'll be less likely to indulge in any leftovers.
3. Avoid setting up a desk-top candy jar at the office. If the candy is sitting in front of you, you're going to eat it. If you must have a desktop dish to show your holiday spirit, fill it with fruits and vegetables instead. Of course, you'll likely still have ready access to the stuff from other less health-conscious colleagues. Try to take a walking break before going after their candy stashes.
4. Manage your hunger. Make an extra effort to eat a well-balanced diet with regularly spaced meals to ensure adequate nutrition (a candy-only diet will leave you lacking in many essential vitamins and minerals). This sensible eating will also help to stave off hunger pangs which could inadvertently be calmed with consumption of the too-easily-available candy binge if you're not careful.
5. Tweak your favorite treat. If you're having, or going to a party, make a healthier version of your favorite snack to share. Plenty of healthy recipes are available online that makeover a bad snack into a much healthier one and tastes just as good.
6. Choose the "healthier" candy options, or better yet, give out inedible treats. You can help the kids to avoid Halloween weight gain while at the same time helping yourself by trying to choose "less-unhealthy-treats." As you know, not all candy is created equal. When buying the candy aim for the healthier options such as sugar-free gum, fruit chews or lollipops as smarter alternatives to candy or at least go for the smaller size of the "better" chocolate candies such as mini Milky Way, Mini 3 Musketeers, and Tootsie Roll Midgets. This year the American Academy of Pediatrics and the "why milk?" campaign are pushing chocolate milk as a relatively healthy Halloween "treat". Better yet, trade unhealthy Halloween treats for non-edible trinkets like mini play-doh, stickers, bouncy balls, eye balls, and tiny storybooks. If you go this route, try to get something you're pretty sure the kids will like so you don't make your house a bull's eye for eggs and toilet paper.
7. Take the Kids Trick-or-Treating, on foot. Take advantage of this fun-filled family time, and great opportunity to exercise together by covering a large area while out trick-or-treating -- and encourage the kids to sprint to the next doorstep (while, of course, making safety a top priority).
8. Ration the Goods. Help the kids ration the treats so as not to eat them all at once. Also set limits for yourself and how much candy you will "allow" each day. For example, make a deal with yourself that you'll only eat one small portion-controlled indulgence per day.
9. Freeze It. Freeze some of the kids' leftover candy for later. Not only does this put the candy out of site, but frozen candy takes longer to eat, and if you opt to wait for it to get to room temperature, the urge might pass.
10. Lighten up. Remember that Halloween, like other holidays, is a single day on the calendar. If your family eats sensibly during the rest of the year, it will have a more lasting impact than a few days of overindulgence.
Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD, is the ACE senior consultant for healthcare solutions, a practicing pediatrician and registered dietitian. Recognized as a Certified Obesity Specialist, Natalie has written for more than 50 publications and, in 2012, published her first book, Eat Your Vegetables! and Other Mistakes Parents Make: Redefining How to Raise Healthy Eaters.
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Hip arthroplasty - discharge; Total hip replacement - discharge; Hip hemiarthroplasty - discharge
You had a hip joint replacement surgery to replace all or part of your hip joint with an artificial joint. This artificial joint is called a prosthesis.
By the time you go home, you should be able to walk with a walker or crutches without needing much help. Most people do not need them after 2 to 4 weeks. Check with your doctor about when to stop using crutches.
You should also be able to dress yourself with only a little help and be able to get into and out of your bed or a chair by yourself. You should also be able to use the toilet without much help.
You will need to be careful that you do not dislocate your artificial hip, especially in the first few months after surgery. You will need to learn exercises that make your new hip stronger and take special precautions.
You will need to have someone with you at home 24 hours a day for 1 to 2 weeks after you leave the hospital or rehab center. You will need help preparing meals, bathing, moving around the house, and doing other daily activities.
Over time, you should be able to return to your former level of activity. You will need to avoid some sports, such as downhill skiing or contact sports like football and soccer. But you should be able to do low impact activities, such as hiking, gardening, swimming, playing tennis, and golfing.
Your bed should be low enough for your feet to touch the floor when you sit on the edge of the bed. Your bed should also be high enough so that your hips are higher than your knees when you sit on the edge. You will not need a hospital bed, but your mattress should be firm.
Keep tripping hazards out of your home.
Put things where they are easy to reach.
Place a chair with a firm back in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and other rooms you will use. This way, you can sit when you do your daily tasks.
Set up your home so that you do not have to climb steps. Some tips are:
You will need to be careful to not dislocate your new hip when you are walking, sitting, lying down, dressing, taking a bath or shower, and doing other activities.
Keep moving and walking once you get home. Do not put your full weight on your side with the new hip until your doctor tells you it is okay. Start out with short periods of activity, and then gradually increase them. Your doctor or physical therapist will give you exercises to do at home.
Use your crutches or walker for as long as you need them. Check with your doctor before you stop using them.
After a few days you may be able to do simple household chores. But, do not try to do heavier chores, such as vacuuming or laundry. Remember, you will get tired quickly at first.
Wear a small fanny pack or backpack, or attach a basket or strong bag to your walker, so that you can keep small household items, like a phone and notepad, with you.
Keep your dressing (bandage) on your wound clean and dry. You may change the dressing according to when your doctor told you to change it. Be sure to change it if it gets dirty or wet. Follow these steps when you change your dressing:
Sutures (stitches) or staples will be removed about 10 to 14 days after surgery. Do not shower until 3 - 4 days after your surgery, or when your doctor told you to shower. When you can shower, let water run over your incision but do not scrub it or let the water beat down on it. Do not soak in a bathtub, hot tub, or swimming pool.
You may have bruising around your wound. This is normal, and it will go away on its own. The skin around your incision may be a little red. This is normal too.
Your doctor will give you a prescription for pain medicines. Get it filled when you go home so you have it when you need it. Take your pain medicine when you start having pain. Waiting too long to take it will allow your pain to get more severe than it should.
In the early part of your recovery, taking pain medicine about 30 minutes before you increase your activity can help control pain.
You may be asked to wear special "compression" stockings on your legs for about 6 weeks. These will help prevent blood clots from forming. You may also need to take blood thinners for 2 to 4 weeks to lower your risk of blood clots. Take all your medicines the way your doctor or nurse told you to.
Your doctor will tell you when it is okay to start sexual activity again.
People who have a prosthesis, such as an artificial joint, need to carefully protect themselves against infection. You should carry a medical identification card in your wallet that says you have a prosthesis. You will need to take antibiotics before any dental work or invasive medical procedures. Check with your doctor and make sure you tell your dentist that you had a hip replacement and need antibiotics before any dental work.
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Harkess JW, Crockarell Jr JR. Arthroplasty of the hip. In: Canale ST, Beatty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2012:chap 3.
Minns Lowe CJ, Barker KL, Dewey ME, Sackley CM. Effectiveness of physiotherapy exercise following hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: a systematic review of clinical trials. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2009 Aug 4; 10:98.
Ververeli PA, Lebby EB, Tyler C, Fouad C. Evaluation of reducing postoperative hip precautions in total hip replacement: a randomized propsective study. Orthopedics. 2009 Dec;32(12): 889-93.


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I have two hives. I fed them on a warm day last month (high 50s) using the mountain camp method, as I saw that one hive was very low on stores. I fed them both because I didn't want to put myself in the position of needing to open the other hive again in colder weather. Today was in the high 50s again and the bees were flying, so I pulled the top covers off and the bees hadn't used much of the sugar. They had used probably 3/4 cup per hive. Both hives looks good. My plan is to leave them alone for the rest of the winter, then remove the left over sugar. Does this sound right?
Might as well ask a further question. As soon as the temps are consistently in the mid 40s to low 50s, I plan to feed aggressively using the FatBeeMan bucket method in an effort to build my hives up so I can split each once before the flow starts. How does that sound?
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According to reports, consumers have been contacted in person and through fliers, social media, by phone and text messages with claims that President Obama is providing credits or applying payments to utility bills through a new federal program. To receive the money, scammers claim they need the consumers' Social Security and bank routing numbers. In return, customers are given a phony bank routing number that will supposedly pay their utility bills.
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The Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, visited Egypt from 11 to 21 April 2010 at the invitation of the Government. The main objective of the mission was to examine all forms of trafficking in persons as may be prevalent in the country and to make recommendations to the Government in countering this growing phenomenon. More information about human trafficking on the website of UNHCHR.


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Man hit by car, dies Monday night
Accident closes Platte at Murray for more than 3 hours
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Platte Avenue at Murray Boulevard was closed Monday night after a pedestrian crossing the street was hit by a car and killed.
Colorado Springs police identified the victim as Roger Cowan, 57.
Police said that shortly after 9 p.m., Cowan was crossing Murray westbound when a vehicle traveling southbound hit him, knocking him about 50 feet. Police said Cowan crossed against the light, meaning the walk sign was not on.
The police department's major accident unit investigated at the scene, and determined the driver wasn't impaired. However, it's unclear whether Cowan was impaired.
Police said they notified Cowan's family. They were at the scene and unavailable for comment.
Several bystanders expressed shock and sadness at Cowan's death, saying that they knew him.
"I hoped it wasn't him," said one man. "But when I saw his hat in the street, I knew it was."
Another bystander said Cowan had just left a bar a block away on Murray. The bystander didn't say whether Cowan had been drinking.
"His son said he called (Cowan), but (Cowan) wasn't home yet and he got worried," said the bystander.
This is the city's first auto-pedestrian fatality of 2013, police said, and it comes a year after the city had 13 auto-pedestrian deaths.
"This should be a reminder for pedestrians to be alert and for drivers to be alert," said Lt. Brian Ritz.


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You know why I don't botter posting more,cause you guys are impossible to deal with.There are a bunch of morons here,who don't let you give your opinions,so I just don't botter posting more than 1 or twice 1 - 2 months.
Also, please keep in mind that I haven't called anyone a troll on this board ever. EVER!!! No real fan of a team would start a thread and say what you said. The 10 or fewer people who didn't know you were a troll now know. So, you should just man up and admit.


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In 2012, the Better Business Bureau in the U.S. and Canada reported receiving more than 8,500 complaints about movers, making it the 16th-highest complaint category, according to Consumer Reports Money Adviser. Other problems reported to the BBB about movers include lost, stolen or damaged possessions, and late deliveries.
Consumer Reports Money Adviser offers these ways to protect yourself:
GET RECOMMENDATIONS: Try not to rely on newspaper, phone book, or online ads for the names of movers. Instead, get recommendations from friends, family or reliable real estate agents. Plan to obtain estimates from at least three companies.
VERIFY LICENSING: Interstate movers are licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which offers information on how to screen them at protectyourmove.gov. The site also has a list of state regulators who oversee in-state movers. (Click on "State/Local Resources.")
CHECK FOR COMPLAINTS: Along with licensing information, the federal website and some state sites list complaints against movers. Also check the BBB (bbb.org), and search with the company's name to find reviews and complaints on online forums and complaint websites.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: The federal government and some states require movers to provide booklets explaining your rights. Although the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" doesn't apply to in-state movers, it's a must-read for all. Find the title under "Are You Moving?" at protect yourmove.gov. Also check the consumer information on the American Moving & Storage Association's website (moving.org).
Here are some other details you need to know when hiring a mover:
THE COST: Generally, you can't be charged more — or in some states, less — than the mover's regulated rates and charges, which you have a right to see. Moves are usually billed by the weight of your possessions (using a formula based on the volume) or by the amount of time the move takes. That's why you'll generally receive a non-binding estimate of the total cost, with the final price to be determined after the move.
A fixed-price "binding estimate" may be available, but expect it to cost more. A mover is usually allowed to charge you a certain amount above the estimate — often 10 percent, but sometimes more—upon delivery and can bill you for the rest, usually due in 30 days.
PAYMENT METHOD: Some movers accept credit cards, money orders or cashier's checks, or they may offer credit themselves. Find out first, and avoid paying in cash.
INVENTORY: Make an accurate inventory of your possessions. It's a good idea to photograph or video at least the valuable items to document their condition. Don't pack jewelry and other small valuables, medication and important papers.
INSURANCE: Movers usually provide minimal insurance but offer higher-level "replacement" coverage for an additional charge. Consumer Reports Money Adviser recommends checking your homeowner's policy, which may cover lost or damaged items.
CONTRACT: Read the order for service and "bill of lading," which is your actual contract, before signing.
COMPLAINTS: If there's a problem after the move — you notice items are damaged or missing — contact the mover immediately. The mover should have given you a copy of its procedures for handling complaints and inquiries. If you think you've been defrauded or that the mover violated the law, contact your state attorney general or consumer protection agency.
To find them, go to usa.gov/directory/stateconsumer/index.shtml. For interstate movers, also file a complaint with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov). Last, complain to the BBB.
If you think the mover is illegally holding your possessions and trying to rip you off, contact the police. If the mover is a member of the American Moving & Storage Association, call the group's toll-free number at (888) 849-2672. If ultimately you need to sue in small-claims court, send your mover a demand letter with your complaint and what you're seeking.


text: Diamond was good, but I get that squicky feeling when 13 year olds sing about feeling the heat with somebody. Vino's song didn't have the right range for him, and he needs to stop wearing a jacket with shoulder pads because he looks like Quasimodo when he hunches over to sign and the shoulder pads poof up around his ears. Paige -- one of the best of the night. Definitely her best. She moved well, and seemed to find her pitch while moving better than she does when standing still. Carly Rose - a few pitch issues in the beginning in the low register, but then she did some really great things with the song. But I am sick of hearing people cover this, and I also got that squicky feeling about her singing such a mature song at 13. Fifth Harmony - a few pitchy moments - a little boring because they just stood on their platform. Not enough harmony. Tate - another good country vocal, I like him being upbeat. Don't think the dancing looked any worse than any country guy dancing. Cece - no, don't do something that we associate with 1) fierce Patti Labelle, and 2) fierce Xtina, Pink, Mya, Lil Kim. It failed by comparison. Pitchy. She had a hard time maintaining vocal control while moving around and she looked awkward. Emblem 3 -- I agreed with Demi, this was dull. They just flopped around. Singing not that good.


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Giving back to the community through volunteering is one of our proudest American traditions. For more than a century, nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes in this country have put volunteers to work in important ways.
The scope of possibilities ranges from hands-on doing, as when docents conduct tours for museum-goers, to leading, as when volunteers serve as governing and advisory board members. Unfortunately, our public school districts around the country generally have been less aggressive in tapping the rich vein of volunteer talent existing in every community.
School board members can make productive use of volunteers in carrying out the district's governing mission. I strongly recommend that every school board, preferably through an external or community relations committee, take a systematic approach to involving volunteers in district affairs in appropriate ways.
Volunteers have a lot to offer in terms of knowledge and expertise, and they easily can be transformed into highly effective advocates and cheerleaders for your district when they have a positive volunteer experience.
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No doubt many of you would love to know the answer to the question asked at the top of this E-spiration. I'm pleased to inform you that I have just written a new book on this subject. The book (published in late April 2009 by Paraclete Press) is entitled Will I See My Dog in Heaven?
The whole project began more than five years ago when I wrote an article for St. Anthony Messenger magazine (July 2003) with a similar title: "Will I See My Little Doggy in Heaven?" In that article, I set forth 10 reasons why I believed the whole family of creation is somehow included in God's plan of salvation. I believed already at that time that I had presented a good bit of evidence from Scripture, from Christian teaching and tradition and from the example of St. Francis of Assisi that "God wishes other creatures besides humans to be included in the plan of salvation."
The article stirred up a larger than usual number of letters to the editor. In a later issue of St. Anthony Messenger (September 2003), we printed six letters "From Our Readers." Here are two of these letters, presented in slightly condensed form:
[Dear editors:] Happy days are here again for this 69-year-old who happens to be a lifelong lover of cats! After reading Father Jack Wintz's article, "Will I See My Little Doggy in Heaven?" I feel for the first time real hope for all those cats I've lost to incurable illness and old age over the years, and for countless numbers of abused, abandoned and suffering animals the world over. That article made my day! [From Doris in Hyattsville, MD]
[Dear editors:] I was thoroughly shocked that the editors of a supposed Catholic magazine would publish "Will I See My Little Doggy in Heaven?" I was taught that only human beings had immortal souls and free will, and, therefore, were able to earn either heaven or hell. When did that change? How do dogs and other animals know what is right or wrong? Will pit bull dogs trained to kill go to hell for doing what they were trained to do? [From Clayton in Santa Clarita, CA]
In time, the St. Anthony Messenger article caught the notice of the editors of Paraclete Press, who asked me to write a book for them on this subject.
Why I Wrote the Book
Many people have pets. And most of them have come to love their pets. It is a great concern for many of them whether they will see these pets again after they die. This is true, of course, for adults as well as for children. I pray that this book will bring a measure of comfort and understanding to those grieving their pets.
Much of my motivation for writing the book also flows from my being a Franciscan friar for more than 50 years. I have a great admiration for St. Francis of Assisi, especially for his great love and respect for animals—as well as for trees, rivers, wild flowers and creation as a whole. St Francis wrote a famous poem known as the Canticle of the Creatures, in which he invites "Brother Sun" and "Sister Moon," "Brother Wind" and "Sister Water," "Brother Fire" and "Sister Mother Earth" to join him in praising God for all the beautiful creatures God has made.
One Family of Creation
For years, I pondered the question, "Why did Francis do all of this?" What special intuition caused Francis to address creatures as "brother" or "sister?" At some point I arrived at the conviction, which I've never abandoned, that somewhere along the way it dawned on St. Francis that all creatures (whether human or nonhuman) belong to one family of creation. "Brother" and "sister" are familiar terms, after all, which suggests that all creatures are part of one family. Will I See My Dog in Heaven? grew out of that conviction. I believe the book's subtitle, God's Saving Love for the Whole Family of Creation, summarizes well the central theme of the book.
What Do Christians Believe?
It is my experience that Christians are not always of one mind when it comes to animals in heaven. Some Christians believe that nonhuman creatures have no place in heaven. Their reasoning goes something like this: Life with God after death is only possible for human beings who have received baptism in one form or another. Moreover, only humans have intelligence and free will and thus the capacity to enjoy fullness of life in heaven.
My short response to this line of thinking is this: Consider the story of Adam and Eve before their disobedience as well as the story of the animals, the birds, the trees and plants in the Garden of Eden. Not only Adam and Eve, but the other creatures as well seemed to find peace and happiness in that first paradise. Why then would God—or anyone else—want to exclude them from the paradise that is yet to come? Thus, I would have no argument with Christians who believe that the animals and other creatures are with God in heaven, just as they were in God's presence in the story of the original paradise.
In fact, the more I studied the Bible, our Judeo-Christian tradition and the life of St. Francis, the more hints and evidence I found that other creatures besides humans are called to participate in God's plan of salvation. It's true that we know very little in detail about the kind of life we are destined to spend with God in heaven or how animals and other creatures will be included in the picture. In the 10 chapters of my book, however, I think you will find much good evidence from Scripture, Catholic teaching and other sources showing that God desires the whole family of creation—both humans and animals—to be saved and to live happily with God in the life to come.
To provide you with just one sample of such evidence from sacred Scripture, think of the story of Noah and the Ark. There we discover that God wishes to save not only Noah's family from the great flood but all the animals as well. And after the floodwaters dried up, God made a solemn covenant not only with Noah and his clan but with all the animals and other creatures that "Never again shall all bodily creatures be destroyed by the waters of a flood" (Gn 9:10-11). The story strongly hints that it is not God's plan to save humankind apart from the other creatures. He wants to save the other creatures as well. We are all in the same boat, so to speak. Isn't it curious that God's saving perspective is often much broader than our own?
I hope to share more about the question of animals in heaven in future columns of Friar Jack's E-spirations.
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Because St. Anthony Messenger Press has become a distributor of Friar Jack's new book for Paraclete Press, we are happy to tell you about our special offer regarding Will I See My Dog in Heaven? By purchasing the 144-page book from St. Anthony Messenger Press, you will receive a copy of the book personally autographed by Friar Jack Wintz, O.F.M., at the discounted price of $11.99, as opposed to the list price of $14.95.
Dear Friar Jim: I have recently become aware that work is holy. I put my whole self into my commitment to do the best job that I can possibly do each and every day. I often have to mentally remove myself from extremely adverse working conditions by going to God in prayer, asking him to help me through, and he always does. Barbara
A: Dear Barbara: Your thoughts are just perfect. Your growth in holiness is living out the circumstances of your life as best you can, seeking to please the Lord. Friar Jim
Dear Friar Jim: Sometimes your articles just hit me straight on and at the right time! Your article on holiness is, for me, so timely. It lifted me up and made me remember that even when things seem dull and routine, there is holiness to be found. Thank you for reminding me! Kathryn
A: Dear Kathryn: You expressed it perfectly. Holiness can be found within the dullest most boring life ever. It's the heart seeking God's will that says it all. Friar Jim
Dear Friar Jim: This message, arriving at this moment, is truly a miracle! I've been dealing for a while with an inordinate amount of paperwork, dull, mind- numbing, and I have felt thankless, unrecognized and meaningless. I'd managed to get into an "oh, poor me" mode and I was making myself and my husband unhappy with the whole thing. Then I read your wonderful message and realized that this is really God's work! That it is given to me to do well and cheerfully, and as such is full of meaning beyond itself, and that when I do it well, it is also my gift back to God. What a glorious day it is! Elizabeth
A: Dear Elizabeth: You said it exactly right! It's so simple when you think about it, though often the execution of those simple but boring tasks is daunting. I often think of how humdrum the life of Mary must have been doing what all mothers and wives did in Nazareth day after day. There was no Kroger's or fast food. Every day meant scraping enough food for her family. Her sinlessness did not make her life less boring or trying, though sometimes we think she just sailed though it. Not so. God bless you. Friar Jim


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Allatoona Pass Battlefield
Cartersville, GA 30120
One of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War and the inspiration for the song "Hold the Fort," the Battle of Allatoona Pass was fought on October 5, 1864. Two original earthen forts and trench works remain, making it one of the most pristine battlefields in the nation. Monuments commemorate both armies. Hike trails with interpretive markers. Tour the site and walk through the pass that once divided sworn enemies and serves not only as a sentinel to history, but also as a symbol where both sides, who were once sworn enemies, now remember their rich history as one nation.
Open year-round from dawn to dusk. Parking is available. No admission charged.
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Hours of Operation
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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I've noticed some banner ads appearing that would normally not belong on a beekeeping site.
For instance: there's a banner ad from 'life technologies' aka Invitrogen.
I do have an account with them and order reagents from them so I wondered if banner ads on beesource are tailored to individuals. You know, the whole google ads thing.
I wonder if I said 'Qiagen' in a post if a Qiagen banner ad would majically appear?


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For Immediate Release June 20, 2009
Contact: Corey Welford/Jessica Venezia 781-897-8325
Two Former Tufts Employees Plead Guilty To Stealing Nearly $1 Million In Student Activity Monies From University
WOBURN – Two former Tufts University employees pleaded guilty late yesterday to stealing nearly $1 million from the University in two separate schemes, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public today.
Josephine Nealley, Director of the Universitys Office of Student Activities between 1996 and 2007, and Raymond Rodriguez, the Budget and Fiscal Coordinator for the Office of Student Activities between 2001 and 2007, both pleaded guilty to multiple counts of larceny in Woburn Superior Court. Nealley stole $372,576 and was indicted by a Middlesex Grand Jury on July 1 on three counts of larceny over $250. Rodriguez stole $604,873 and was also indicted on July 1 on two counts of larceny over $250.
Each were sentenced by Woburn Superior Court Judge Sandra Hamlin to two years to two years and one day in State Prison followed by five years probation. Judge Hamlin also ordered the defendants to pay full restitution.
"These two employees abused the access that they were given by the University to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars that was meant to help students," District Attorney Leone said. "We want to thank Tufts University for referring this case to our office as soon as they uncovered this scheme and then working cooperatively with us to conduct a full investigation."
The schemes were first discovered by a member of the Tufts Internal Audit Department who had received an anonymous tip. Based on a follow-up investigation, it was determined that Nealley had control over bank accounts associated with the Office of Student Activities.
Nealley used one of these accounts to deposit student activity funds and would then transfer that money into her own personal bank accounts. She also used the account to withdraw cash and make personal purchases. Bank records indicate that Nealley used the debit/ATM card to make purchases at:
Foxwoods Resort and Casino
Whole Foods
The Disney Store
Omaha Steaks
Over a time period from 2001 to 2007, Nealley transferred $63,500 to her personal line of credit, $91,000 to her personal checking account and also withdrew $174,908 in cash. In total, she stole $372,576 from the University through this scheme. She was not authorized to take or spend any of this money by the University.
During the investigation, auditors also discovered that Rodriguez stole $604,873 from University student activity accounts in a separate scheme. Auditors discovered that Rodriguez wrote himself a check from a University account in the amount of $100,000. He then deposited that check into an account he opened in his name, and used the money to pay credit card bills.
Rodriguez also opened numerous credit cards in his name and in the name of Tufts University. Rodriguez would use the cards to purchase personal items and then pay the credit cards with checks drawn from the Tufts University student activity account. From October 2005 to September 2007, Rodriguez is alleged to have used Tufts money to purchase:
Trips to Paris, Montreal, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, and other destinations
Tickets to concerts such as Madonna, Celine Dion, Rent, and opera performances
The defendant also spent hundreds of thousands of thousands of dollars on luxury items such as wallets, watches, handbags, shoes, electronics, and home goods from high end retailers such as:
Tiffany and Co.
Louis Vuitton
Hermes, Coach, and Prada
Nealley was indicted by a Middlesex Grand Jury on July 1, 2008, on three counts of larceny over $250. Rodriguez was also indicted on July 1 on two counts of larceny over $250. At their arraignments on August 8, 2008, they were both released on personal recognizance.
During the course of the last year, District Attorney Leone has offered a number of strategies that businesses and non-profit organizations can implement to better protect themselves from embezzlement. Among those strategies include:
Top strategies to protect your business
- Owner should open bank statements before the controller or office manager, then pass them on
- Cross-train your employees so two or more persons handle the bank statements and financial records
- Require two signatures on checks over a certain amount of money
- Spot check your receipts with deposits
- Have an independent third party audit performed
- Sign blank checks
- Use signature stamps
- Delegate signature authority
- Accept excuses on delayed financial reports
- Allow only one person to control all of the money
What to do, and who to contact, if you expect a person of committing theft
Get all documentation of the theft together and then:
- Consider meeting with the person, you may get a confession or a legitimate explanation
- If the individual admits the wrongdoing to you, find out how they took the money, over what period of time, and how much money they took
- Do not threaten the person
- If you want the person prosecuted criminally, you should go to the local police in the town where the crime occurred, only after you have all of your documentation in order
- Remember, not every crime can be proven, and the police and prosecuting body are not here to serve as a collection agency
Among the other cases of alleged employee theft and embezzlement charged by the Middlesex District Attorneys PACT Unit include:
- A city employee charged with embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funds by allegedly issuing false checks out of the citys treasury account
- A little league president who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to jail for stealing approximately $423,000 by writing out checks to himself from the organizations account as well as by using the organizations debit card for personal purchases
The prosecutor assigned to this case is Assistant District Attorney John Verner. The investigation was conducted by the Tufts University Audit and Management Services as well as the Middlesex District Attorneys PACT Unit.
The Middlesex District Attorneys Office - Gerard T. Leone Jr.
15 Commonwealth Ave. | Woburn, MA 01801 | Phone (781) 897-8300


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OPTIONAL Benefit Open Enrollment (Wellington Benefits)September 27th, 2013 by
Full-time employees:
Open Enrollment for WELLINGTON BENEFITS will be held from
October 14-November 1, 2013.
- Wellington Benefits include all of your optional benefits (dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, etc).
- Each of you will be able to make changes to your optional benefits during an individual meeting with a Wellington Benefits representative.
- Your department secretary or designee will have a sign-up sheet with available time slots for these meetings and will contact you early next week to begin filling these slots.
- Meetings with the representatives are mandatory. Not all benefits automatically renew each year.
- Effective date of changes will be January 1, 2014.
- The new Wellington Benefits booklet is attached. They will also provide paper booklets within the next 2 weeks.
The Human Resources point of contact for the Wellington Benefits representative meetings will be Keith Travis at (910) 362-7606. Questions about the employee benefits in general may be directed to Allyson Greeson at (910) 362-7028.


text: So I have a few bulbs burned out on my cluster and thought that I could replace them myself. I soon found out that the bulbs are soldered in and decided that I can live with it for now. However, I took the needles off to get to the bulbs, and thought I got the needles back to their original positions. The tach is now way off (highway speeds it sits a 0 RPM), the voltage looks to be registering too high, and the speedo seems to be accurate, but when the truck is not moving, it seems to rest at about 4 mph, and I don't remember it doing that before. Any suggestions on how I can "calibrate" my gauges without taking it to the dealership and getting violated? Not really a big deal, but mor annoying because everything was working perfectly and then I had to "fix" it and did the exact opposite!!:grrrrrr:


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