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Mum-to-be Kim Kardashian has opened up about her pregnancy.
The reality TV queen, 32, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend and baby-daddy-to-be Kanye West, rocked the red carpet at a New Year's Eve bash in Las Vegas on Monday, and took time out to dish on the surprise bambino announcement.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Kardashian shared that being pregnant so far is "not as easy" as she had thought it would be.
"I take lots of naps. Actually I feel really good. This New Year is just about being happy and healthy and that's what I plan on doing," she said.
"I wouldn't say that pregnancy has been easy but there's been no morning sickness."
She continued, "When people say pregnancy is fun and they love it, I would disagree. I think from this stage on it does become easier and funner but it's just adjusting.
"Even my sister has made it look so easy and it's not as easy as people think. It's a little painful, there's a lot of growing pains.
"But I've heard it's all worth it so I'm looking forward to that."
Kardashian, who hosted a bash at Sin City hotspot 1OAK nightclub, also dished on her biggest pregnancy craving: Sushi.
She said: "I'm craving sushi, but I know I can't really have it, so I'm eating a lot of carrots and celery with lots of ranch."
In a separate interview with Us magazine, Kardashian revealed that she and West are keen to know Kimye Jr.'s gender before she gives birth.
"Of course I do want to know. I can't find out yet, but I do want to know," she said.
Rapper West, 35, who has been dating Kardashian since April 2012, dropped the baby bombshell before a crowd of 5,000 fans during a concert at the Revel Resort in Atlantic City on Sunday.
"Stop the music for a second, stop the music," Yeezy said in the middle of his track Lost In the World, while gesturing to Kardashian. "Can you make some noise for my baby mama right quick?"
Watch West's big announcement below:
Kardashian confirmed the news a few hours later on her official blog.
"It's true!! Kanye and I are expecting a baby," she declared. "We feel so blessed and lucky and wish that in addition to both of our families, his mom and my dad could be here to celebrate this special time with us."
Kardashian's father, Robert Kardashian, died in 2003. West's mother, Donda West, died in 2007.
Meanwhile, gums are already flapping over which magazine will get to feature the first cover shot of Kimye Jr.
A source told gossip column Page Six: "Like Jay-Z and Beyoncé did with their little Blue Ivy [they put the pics on Tumblr], Kanye will want to post the pictures his way, probably publicly through Twitter - which will no doubt put him at odds with matriarch Kris Jenner, who'll want to make a deal with the highest bidder."
Rumour has it that Jenner's already on the case, and has approached certain weekly celebrity glossies to auction off exclusive snaps of the baby.
"(It) likely will sell at US$300,000, and that's Kim solo because Kanye always looks so miserable," a snarky source told nydailynews.com.
Other sources say the reality-TV diva could coin millions for the snaps.
"The last time a pregnancy caused this much attention was when Angelina and Brad were expecting twins in 2008," an insider tells The Huffington Post. "Those images sold for a record-breaking $14 million."
Adds another source: "The first images of Kim's baby could sell for as much as $3 million. But just like she did on her wedding, Kim will be able to make money from TV specials, gifts, baby showers and baby parties."
It's also been suggested (you might want to suspend your disbelief) that Kardashian has decided that the baby won't be thrust into the limelight.
A friend of the couple dished to scandal sheet TMZ that West and Kardashian want to "ensure real privacy" for the wee one, and have decided the baby won't be a part of her reality show.
But as the couple prep for parenthood, rest assured, the cameras will still be rolling.
E!, the network home of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, is already making plans to document Kardashian's journey to motherhood.
"Kim and Kanye are an incredibly dynamic couple, and their baby news is just so exciting," the network's president Suzanne Kolb told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement.
"Like so many Kardashian fans, we love it when this close-knit family gets even bigger. We look forward to sharing the joy as they prepare for more diapers, more bottle and without a doubt, more fabulous baby wear."
While a source adds that the network "will continue to cover all aspects of Kim's life as it always has."
Kardashian famously pulled the proverbial plug on her 72-day marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries in October 2011. The former couple is currently embroiled in a slow-moving divorce battle.
Once the divorce is through, word is that Kardashian and West will be revving up to trot down the aisle.
"Kim has been trying for a baby for a few months. She got off birth control and it was a decision she and Kanye both made. They wanted to get married before starting a family but the divorce changed everything because its taken so long to finalise," a source told hollywoodlife.com.
"Kanye and kim will definitely get married after the divorce is settled with Kris."
But the lovebirds could be in for a bit of a wait. Radar Online reports that Kardashian will likely be pushing a carriage before the official end of her whirlwind marriage.
And finally...
* Paparazzo killed after snapping photos of Justin Bieber's Ferrari.
* "Great actors PRETENDING to be singers" - American Idol alum Adam Lambert slams Les Miserables in Twitter review, cast member Russell Crowe responds.
* "Happy, lucky and blessed" - Lusty octogenarian Hugh Hefner marries his 'runaway bride'.
* Britney Spears says she's "working hard" on her next album.
* Lady Gaga will offer mental-health counselling before concerts.
* Taylor Swift and Harry Styles ring in the New Year with a kiss.
* Miranda Kerr fuels Orlando Bloom split rumours.
* Did Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie tie the knot on Christmas Day? Their reps stay silent.
* Not so subtle: Rihanna and Chris Brown share bed on New Year's Day.
* Green Day to go back on tour after Billie Joe Armstrong's rehab stay.
* Pink being sued for unpaid royalties.
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"We are an endangered species, you and me," drawls Jeremy Clarkson as the opening credits for Microsoft's new Forza Motorsport 4 racing sim roll, before ranting about "a world of hybrid this, lentilmatic that".
This indicates a game for purebred petrolheads - like us - and offers an unparalleled gaming experience that includes driving almost all of the world's most desirable cars and tackling some of the best tracks - from Spa to, of course, the Top Gear test track.
While most of us aren't blessed with the mountains of cash it takes to hit the track in real life, the virtual motorsport world is a far cry from the clunky race sims of old, and Forza 4 for Xbox 360 is close to pixel-racing perfection. Aside from the hundreds of cars and dozens of circuit options on offer, there are some new tricks.
AutoVista uses the Xbox Kinect sensor (a gesture-based control system) to allow players to walk around cars in a virtual showroom, opening doors, playing with features and learning about various aspects of each vehicle - even turning the key and giving it a rev.
There's even voice control via Kinect - just say "Xbox, buy cars" and you're immediately flicking through brands' showrooms and buying up supercars, classics and iconic racecars - or bog-standard micro-hatchbacks, if you're that way inclined. And "head tracking" lets the Kinect sensor track your head movements so players can look into a corner as they would when driving.
Even driving the cars can be done via Kinect - although it is far less responsive than using the Xbox controller or a steering wheel peripheral - which will make the game more accessible for those who aren't used to playing videogame consoles.
Dan Greenawalt, producer at Forza creator Turn 10, described the new game as being on "a whole new level".
"You can open the doors, open the hood - it shows an incredible level of detail."
But Forza is much more than pretty pictures. It has physics modelling that goes as far as simulating the flex of a tyre's sidewall through a corner.
"The way we developed that tyre flex model was by developing strategic partnerships with tyre manufacturers and simulation manufacturers like McLaren," Greenawalt said.
"Even though their simulators are worth millions, they look horrible. The driver doesn't get anywhere near the level of visual cues that you get in Forza Motorsport, like visible brake markers or trees in the right place.
"They're very cognisant about having the right bumps in the right place on the track. But where the sun is going to flare, what the surroundings look like aren't in their simulations - so we send them our track models and we share with them some of our rendering tech. We get simulation expertise, they get our rendering expertise."
This has worked extremely well for the Forza series, and it allows one of the best race sim experiences.
In my garage there is everything from a stroppy wee Abarth Essesse to a terrifyling supercharged XB GT Falcon and a smattering of Japanese GT cars and Le Mans-type sportscars. Cars you "build" in the game can be shared with a huge online community or auctioned for game credits. You can share video replays of races, or photos that you've taken of your creations - or you can just race your mates online.
The Forza philosophy is strongly slanted towards the love of cars, so even those who don't like to race can tart up vehicles and share them online where others can rate them.
But if you're brave, there's highly entertaining aspects like knocking over pins on the Top Gear track and playing "car soccer".

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i wish i was as half as talented as you. can i have one?
You build some of the coolest shit! I wish I had your skill!
"Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." - The Duke
i wish i was as half as talented as you. can i have one?
Man, I need to go back up to Panacea to do some "fishing"!! Excellent work.
You consistently amaze me with your skill.
man, you have the talent, that's for sure...!!
I whish you's post more picks of your DP28 build
These really do help alot though, with them being so closely related.
The dp28 and RPD are bieng submitted to ATF tech with hopes of semi approval so I can sell trig groups, bolt mods etc. I did post some pics of the dp28and rpd builds over on weaponeer, just not the highly detailed ones folks want to see
Thats good enough for me!
I have one sitting here just waiting for your help. I'll save up some bucks for it..'


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Ancient too are the vines Arnaud sources for his "smaller" crus. Some of Arnaud's oldest Grenache vines grow in his vineyards just below Mont Redon. These 100+ year old vines produce incredibly dense fruit that make up his finest Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône-Villages wines.
Millière's Merlot vineyards sit right next to his Côtes du Rhône plots. These younger vines grow on sandy, clay-based soils. This region, just north of Cabrières near Orange, is very good for vin de pays. The mistral sweeps through, keeping humidity low, while sandy soils provide good drainage. A "joli terroir de Merlot," says Millière.
Arnaud's life philosophy is organic—in the fields and in his kitchen, too. View all Domaine La Milliere Wines
About Chateauneuf-du-PapeView a map of Chateauneuf-du-Pape wineries (shah-too-NUHF due Pahp)
Photo of galets covering the soil at Chateau de Beaucastel
Notable FactsThere are 13 allowed varieties in Chateauneuf du Pape (14 if you count Grenache Blanc separately from Grenache Noir). Grenache is the primary variety, followed by Syrah and Mourvedre as well as Cinsault. About 97% of the wines here are red, although many chateaux are producing whites ranging from quaffable to decadent and ageworthy. Reds from the best estates emit wonderful flavors of gamey spice, blackberries and currant, as well as the herbs and spices that are known to grow in the region.
Note on the soil: The grapes grow on soils covered in rounded, smooth stones called galets (gah-lay). The stones naturally cover most of the soils throughout Chateauneuf du Pape and are two fold in their duties. First, they are able to reflect and absorb the heat, to quicken the ripening of the grapes. They also help to hold in moisture so that the soils are not dried out by the hot Southern French sun.
About France - Other regionsWhen it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.


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Student media is an important facet of student life at Thiel College. These groups provide entertainment and information to the Thiel campus as well as providing hands-on experience in media communication for students.
Students who are involved in Thiel's student media are also candidates for Lambda Pi Eta, the communication honor society of the National Communication Association.
Thiel College Television (TCTV) is a collection of creative and motivated students working in both production and talent to create various television programs for the College television station (Channel 38). The organization is open to all Thiel students, regardless of major, who want to create, produce, direct and assist in the production of various weekly programming.
View TCTV's Youtube channel or contact Professor Ross Nugent about how you can be a part of TCTV!
The Thielensian is Thiel College's student-run newspaper and aims to serve the campus by publishing timely, fair and relevant news, sports and feature stories and other information, and to provide a lively forum for student expression and the opinion of others on campus.
Information about the staff, policies, advertising rates and publication dates are coming soon.
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Formerly known as WebCat Radio, WXTC is Thiel's new radio station, found at 88.1 FM.
WXTC has positions available for on-air radio personalities, program and music directors, advertising representatives and much more. Contact the Media Board Manager for more information about how to participate in WXTC.
Listen to WXTC from anywhere with the online live stream!
The Endymion is Thiel's yearbook, an important student-run record of Thiel's yearly history.
Yearbook editors get involved in preserving history, learn how to enhance design and layout skills, become familiar with editing software and develop photography skills.


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This Morning: Cisco Sags on Analyst Day, Ciena Falls on Soft Outlook
Here are some things going on this morning in your world of tech:
Shares of Cisco Systems (CSCO) are down 44 cents, or 2%, at $20.44, as the company's annual meeting with Street analysts proceeds in New York. CEO John Chambers earlier addressed the threat of white box routing and switching competition, saying Cisco will push its "architecture" advantage with its broad product portfolio. Executives followed him discussing how trends such as "software-defined networking" and "network function virtualization," are misunderstood, and how the threat from them to Cisco is overblown.
Next up is CFO Frank Calderoni with the financial outlook. You can catch the rest of the presentation on the company's investor relations Web site.
Shares of Ciena (CIEN) are down $1.06, or almost 5%, at $21.84, and fell as much as 12%, after the company this morning reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $583 million, beating Street consensus for $569 million, but fell short on the profit line, reporting just 16 cents versus an expected 24 cents.
For the current quarter, the company forecast revenue of $515 million to $545 million, below a consensus for $538 million.
Apple (AAPL) shares are up $2.70, or half a percent, at $564.10, after Canaccord Genuity's Mike Walkley reiterated a Buy rating, and raised his price target to $600 from $580, after raising his revenue outlook for this fiscal year ending in September to $187 billion from $184.8 billion, after concluding sales trends for the iPhone 5S, and that the "imminent TD-LTE iPhone launch with the world's largest carrier, China Mobile (CHL), could bolster March Q iPhone sales and offset some of the anticipated sharp decline in iPhone sales post the holiday selling season."
Shares of flash-memory-based storage array maker Violin Memory (VMEM) are down 53 cents, or 17%, at $2.55, following an article last night by Julie Bort of Business Insider stating CTO Jonathan Goldrick has left the company, citing a statement she received from Violin. Goldrick "left on good terms," the company tells her. Bort writes that speculation is afoot CEO Don Basile may also leave the company.
Note that Violin competitor Nimble Storage is expected to go public tomorrow morning.
Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) are down 14 cents, or 0.4%, at $37.47, following an article last night by Kara Swisher at AllThingsD stating Ford (F) CEO Alan Mulally and former Nokia (NOK) CEO Stephen Elop are no-longer front-runners to replace CEO Steve Ballmer, citing unnamed sources inside the company.
"Over the last week, Mulally's star has fallen quickly," writes Swisher, "which sources said is due to some shift in opinion among Microsoft's directors that perhaps a more tech-experienced exec is needed, with major chops in either the enterprise or consumer arenas."
Swisher writes her sources have indicated there is a male tech executive in the running whose name has not yet been brought up. That would seem to indicate someone other than several prominent insiders already identified, whom Swisher mentions, including Satya Nadella, head of the enterprise business; Kevin Turner, the COO; and Tony Bates, head of strategy. She notes that Facebook (FB) COO Sheryl Sandberg has not talked with Microsoft about the job, though she has been considered a possibility.
Swisher's pick to replace Ballmer is VMware (VMW) CEO Pat Gelsinger.


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#1 Thu 05 Feb 09 2:30pm
Hello fellow foodies
Hi everyone - I've been posting in the blog section for a while (thanks to everyone who has been leaving comments) but thought it was about time I said hello in here. So, hello!
#2 Thu 05 Feb 09 2:45pm
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Re: Hello fellow foodies
Glad to see you on this side. You do know there's a painful, humiliating initiationn you have to pass before posting on the forum . . . .
#3 Thu 05 Feb 09 2:47pm
Re: Hello fellow foodies
No-one mentioned that! Perhaps I should have done my research first. Eek.
#4 Thu 05 Feb 09 2:53pm
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- Member since Mon 14 Jan 08
Re: Hello fellow foodies
ciao alex, what will you do without your wonderful pics, you must be a pure writer here, heheeh
#5 Thu 05 Feb 09 3:08pm
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Re: Hello fellow foodies
Hello Alex good to "see you on the forums" be careful of MsP and her initiations, you never can be too sure about the quite ones
#6 Thu 05 Feb 09 3:14pm
Re: Hello fellow foodies
I'll just have to try painting pictures with words, madamada - it will be a good challenge for me!
Thanks for the heads up, Kye - I'll keep my eyes open!
#7 Thu 05 Feb 09 3:35pm
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Re: Hello fellow foodies
Yeah..............watch out for the initiations..................they end up on youtube!
#8 Thu 05 Feb 09 3:39pm
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Re: Hello fellow foodies
the men get a newcomers gift which is no less than that famous, most wished for sexiest mankini, with wearing instructions included
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So much for that 6.9 million dollar contract He signed. ESPN.com - NFL
So much for that 6.9 million dollar contract He signed. ESPN.com - NFL
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Having a gun loaded with hollow point bullets makes it much worse, I'd imagine?
"Here son...this $$ is for you. All you have to do is not do something stupid in the near future"
Think this was posted already, but yeah... that sucks for the Jets.
The Vehicle was found parked in the middle of an interstate ( In the middle lane ) with the men passed out. ( I nearly Hurled I was laughing so hard, because some Buffoon was arguing with Papa that the Jets should not cut Him because He only made a mistake, and that Goodson has a family )
Looks like things are going pretty well for the Jets. Their owner is now quoting Superman.
"We're trying to win games and do the right thing. Truth, justice and the American way. We live by it, we really do," he told reporters. "We have a strong credo, very proud people, very intelligent people that work in our building. We want to avoid the avoidable and I think we do a good job."
god i love the jets. hahaha.
Entire Team Let Eli down today - NYG4l
what a circus and what a ****ing idiot.....
the Jets will always be a laughing stock until further notice....
"Measure Twice......Cut Once"
You couldn't be more full of **** if you were break dancing in a Port-a-Potty.......Kruunch


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The petition signature gatherers are gearing up and some are out there busily gathering signatures.
Make sure to visit The Ohio Project and stay up to date.
If anyone is in the Lancaster Ohio area and wants to sign up PM me.
We need to get the word out - one way is for everyone to go to Judge Andrew Napolitano's Fox News website and vote for the Ohio Project.
The web site is Freedom Watch With The Judge At the top right of the page is a link SHOW SUGGESTIONS - click on that link and then scroll down to the topic Ohio Ballot Initiative to AMEND our State Constitution -HC Freedom and then vote. You can select 3 votes.
As it sits right now it is about 11th on the list - Let's get this moved to #1


text: Ok. I removed my spare to install my exhaust. I wasn't gonna put it back on but i'm sick of throw it in and outta the bed. So tonight i tired putting it back on. The retainer that holds the tire up won't come back down. The cable does but the retainer won't. I took a quick look at the owners manual and it say something about not being able to store a spare until it's replaced??? WTF? Do i have to replace the hoist before i can put the spare back up there? Or am i just missing something?


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William Cannon
If ever there was an inanimate cousin to the snail or tortoise, it is the glacier. Like its fleshy counterparts, the glacier's sluggishness has etched it a special place in both legend and lexicon. Congress, baseball games, awards ceremonies—all creep along at a glacial pace.
The Columbia Glacier crushes that stereotype. The ice behemoth—60 kilometers long, 5 kilometers wide and up to 1,000 meters thick—has been calving icebergs into Prince William Sound, site of the 1989 Exxon oil spill, at speeds that would make a filibustering senator's head spin. Pushing 35 meters a day, it is the world's fastest glacier.
The Columbia Glacier is among 51 Alaska tidewater glaciers, so-called because they end in the sea. It first became an object of curiosity and concern in the 1970s, when prescient scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey noted that an increase in its calving rate could pose a risk to the sound's shipping lanes. Every summer since then, the Columbia site has been the Indy 500 of glaciology, attracting time-trial-conducting scientists.
"Tidewater glaciers are fairly fast creatures under any circumstances," says the latest of those timers, Tad Pfeffer, associate director of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he is also an associate professor of civil engineering. "Parts of the Columbia Glacier were moving as fast as a kilometer a year even before its retreat started. Now it's moving at more than 10 kilometers a year." The fastest-melting mountain glaciers move 100 meters any given year. Antarctica glaciers barely budge, 10 to 20 centimeters a year.
Tidewater glaciers don't respond to climate change as directly as other glaciers—the melting that has led to the Columbia Glacier's accelerated disintegration began 50 years ago—but once they start chugging, watch out. As the glacier slides ever more quickly into deeper water, iceberg production picks up. The race is on when a glacier reaches what Pfeffer calls "critical thinness." Melting reduces the ice mass and increases the flow of water beneath it, buoying the glacier and reducing friction; the glacier channel behaves like a giant flume carrying a too-big ice log that becomes thinner as it moves. If the glacier's terminus, its leading edge, speeds up, "the ice stretches toward the flow, which causes the ice to further thin vertically. That means more loss of weight and basal traction, more speed-up, more thinning and so on. It's a feedback loop." Once this cruise-ship-wowing iceberg-birthing show winds up, "the terminus will have retreated back up its channel, creating a 25-kilometer-long fjord."
Pfeffer and colleagues will continue timing the Columbia Glacier this summer, enlisting a technique that combines the best attributes of two standard methods: surveying and aerial photography. "Both involve locating a survey target or unique feature such as a crevasse edge on the glacier surface at two different times," Pfeffer says. "The difference in location gives the average velocity over the interval." Surveying is more accurate than aerial photography because the instrument is close to its target, beside it as opposed to between 8,000 and 29,000 feet above. But from the high vantage point, it is possible to track many more points on the ice.
Pfeffer will set up a specially designed camera beside the glacier as if surveying. "But instead of shooting angles and distances to unique points on the glacier, I make high-resolution photographs from two locations." This will imbue the results with the close-up accuracy of surveying but also mimic the images derived from aerial photography, over intervals of several hours.
"I can't wait for too long between photographs," he says, "because the surface is changing so fast that I can't easily recognize the same object in both photos. I have to be able to re-identify points!"—William J. Cannon
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OAKLAND — At long last, Grant Balfour has made the American League All-Star team.
He didn't learn about his addition to the team until just after the first pitch of what turned out to be an 11-inning, 3-2 Oakland win over Boston in which Balfour threw a scoreless ninth inning, striking out the side
But he had a hunch it might happen.
"I have a little overnight bag packed, just in case," he said.
The Oakland closer, who is perfect in 25 save attempts for the A's to go with a 1.63 ERA, was named as a replacement Sunday for A's starting pitcher Bartolo Colon, who was not going to be used by AL All-Star manager Jim Leyland of the Detroit Tigers Tuesday because he started Sunday.
The 40-year-old Colon, now a three-time All-Star, will still travel to New York and take part in the All-Star festivities. He came into Sunday's start against the Boston Red Sox with a 12-3 record, got no decision while allowing two runs in 6.1 innings to hit the break with a 2.70 ERA.
Under baseball rules, Colon couldn't be replaced on the roster until he'd thrown his first pitch.
Colon said he was a little disappointed that he wouldn't have the chance to pitch, but he'll be in New York and will be part of the hoopla, so that's not bad.
"I feel happy I can go to the All-Star Game," Colon said through interpreter Ariel Prieto. "I'm happy we'll be in the game, and (left fielder Yoenis) Cespedes in the Home Run Derby, too."
This is the first All-Star appearance for Balfour, 35, in his third season with the A's, his second as the team's closer. He has thrown 38.2 innings and struck out 41
"Each and every year you'd like to be an All-Star," Balfour said.
`I think I've had some good years, but it hasn't worked out. It's an honor now to be named. I can cross this one off my list."
His teammates were pumped to know that Balfour was finally getting a chance to go, giving the A's two representatives for just the second time in the last decade.
`Other than Miguel Cabrera (of the Tigers) and Chris Davis (of the Orioles)," third baseman Josh Donaldson said,
`I can't think of anybody who means more to his team (than Balfour does.)."
As recently as Saturday night, Balfour said he hadn't heard anything about a possible berth on the All-Star roster, but he said
`there's always hope."
Balfour is the second Australian, and the first Aussie pitcher, to make it to the All-Star team joining catcher Dave Nilsson, who represented the Brewers in 1999.
Although the A's will finish the pre-All-Star portion of the season with the second-best record in the AL, Balfour will be the only active A's player in the game. In addition to Colon, who will now be there only as a spectator, the club is seeing Cespedes head to New York to take part in Monday's Home Run Derby where third base coach Mike Gallego will pitch to him.


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By Cliff Seiber / American Press
It's back to the mines, but not the notorious salt mines, for Sulphur's annual festival this weekend.
The name of Sulphur's annual music and cultural celebration reverts to its original Sulphur Mines Festival name when the 10th mines celebration takes place Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, at Heritage Square. The 1992 festival was first held in December, then April, May and late-March. Now it has changed to early March to avoid getting caught up in the hubbub of people's Memorial Day plans, Mayor Chris Duncan said.
The Sulphur Mines Festival arose out of annual reunions of former employees of the Sulphur Mines northwest of the existing city. The site became the first sulfur extraction operation in the United States when, in 1894, Dr. Hermann Frasch invented his process for melting underground sulfur deposits with hot water, injecting air into the molten mineral and pumping it to the surface.
The "heritage festival" emerged in 2004 as the city marked the 90th anniversary of its founding. This year's return to the "sulphur mines" emphasis is a prelude to the city's centennial next year.
"We expect great weather," Thom Trahan, executive director of Brimstone Museum and Henning Cultural center. He said he doesn't expect construction of The Grove park nearby to affect festival-goers and in fact will improve parking.
"Like any Southwest Louisiana festival, there will be plenty of good food, good music and good times," he said.
The move of the festival date from May should increase traffic at the event, he said. To accommodate anticipated larger attendance, a bigger carnival, a national traveling company from Slidell, has been signed. Carnival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday.
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Nov 3, 2012 at 1:16 pm #1295760
Kari PostBPL Member
@karipostLocale: New Hampshire
I'm looking to get a pair of multi-purpose mountaineering and ice climbing boots. Weight is a consideration, but not the only one. I'm hoping for a boot that will work for both hiking and technical climbing, and my hands and feet tend to run fairly cold. I've got a somewhat wider foot but narrow heel and a medium arch, or at least I find that the most common issues I have with shoes are that they are too narrow in the ball of the foot area but slip in the heel (of course, this is a problem I encounter mostly with non-athletic shoes because who designs women's shoes anyway). I own both men's and women's footwear that are comfortable, depending on the actual model.
The only mountaineering boots I've ever used are rented Koflach Arctis Expe's and I have not yet gone ice climbing but plan to get into it this winter and would like a pair of double-duty boots. The most extreme conditions I've winter hiked in was a winter summit of Mount Washington (NH) in -12 degree (-52 with wind chill) temps. This winter, I have a trip to climb Cayambe (18,996 feet) in Ecuador, but I expect that most of my mountaineering and climbing will be done in the United States.
I do plan on going to EMS or IME to try on boots and talk to the folks there, but I wanted to do some background research first. Price is a factor, but I can prodeal La Sportiva, Scarpa, Lowa, and Koflachs (and maybe some other brands as well) so I'd be interested in learning about boots in a variety of price ranges. In general, boots with an MSRP of around $500 or less are probably within my budget.
(PS: I know this topic may be a bit out of place on BPL, and I'd appreciate if anyone could point me towards articles or another forum that would help. Thanks!)Nov 4, 2012 at 4:38 pm #1926376
ROBERT TANGENSpectator
@robertm2sLocale: Lake Tahoe
"I'm hoping for a boot that will work for both hiking and technical climbing…" I'm no expert, but I don't think that is possible. Technical climbing requires a stiff sole, hiking boots require a bendable sole. It might not occur to you, but many expert climbers willl not go on a multi-day climb with single boots, i.e. boots with no removeable inner boots. With inner boots, like the $750 Spantiks or the $500 (?) Baruntses, you take them to bed with you, inside your sleeping bag, and let them dry out and warm up. Single boots like the leather Nepals are great for one-day climbs, but once they get wet on a multi-day climb, there is no way to dry the leather.Nov 13, 2012 at 11:21 am #1928039
whitenoise .BPL Member
Kari, I would advise you to visit CascadeClimbers.com. You'll get a better response there.
First, I don't think you're going to find a single boot that will pull double duty for winter climbs and general mountaineering.
General advice would be to look at the Spantik or Baruntse. You have other options such as the Batura and Phantom Guide, which are single boots with an integrated gaiter, but since you get cold feet I think the double boots are a better choice. For the conditions you mentioned, a single boot (such as Nepal Evo) won't cut it.Nov 13, 2012 at 12:57 pm #1928060
David OlsenSpectator
@owareLocale: Steptoe Butte
"the Great Couloir first climbed by the Australians, Tim McCartney-Snape and Greg Mortimer (without O's) in 1984. Tim cut the new route in a pair of cross-country ski boots after losing his climbing boots in an avalanche."
Don't risk your toes. You can make most anything work, (see above) but make sure you
stay warm.
I have hiked a lot in Koflach double boots, both stiff soled and flexible versions, prefer
flexible for everything, but I don't lead steep ice. As mentioned by others, inner boots and insoles you can dry at night, along with VBL socks will help a lot.
Even Sorels or Bunny boots with strap crampons work, to a degree for snow climbs. If you
really like Ice climbing, you will probably want a specific pair just for that at some
point. Better to start with something less specialized.Nov 14, 2012 at 9:46 am #1928297
Ken LarsonBPL Member
@kenlarsonLocale: Western Michigan
Kari….Looking for USED boots & Climbing Gear.You will find a larger selection out WEST. Check out the Yard Sale at http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/forums/10/1/The_Yard_SaleNov 26, 2012 at 8:26 am #1931177
Scott IrelandBPL Member
@winterwarlockLocale: Western NY
I'm curious as to what you did, or didn't, like about the Koflachs..Nov 27, 2012 at 11:36 am #1931511
David OlsenSpectator
@owareLocale: Steptoe Butte
For cold I do like the stiff Koflach Ultras. Still a very light option even today.
For slop and summer volcanos the polos (mid height and flexible and way light) are my favs.
Both take clamp on or strap crampons, but I wouldn't trust the clamp on versions would stay on for serious ice.Nov 27, 2012 at 12:22 pm #1931525
Michael BachmanMember
@rivrfoxLocale: Western Slope, Colorado
Ok, first noted I don't have a lot experience as a mountaineer. More with backcountry touring and SARS. Anyhow, hope this helps.
Check out La Sportiva Spantik, Batura or maybe koflachs or scarpa invernos with intuition denali liners (no experience with any of these expcept the spantiks). On sale or with patience you should be able to find these in your $range. Maybe even look at some of Kaylands boots but they may be secondary in quality and custy service to what I mentioned above. Cheers,
The denali liners should shave 2 lbs. or so and keep you warmer..
So negatives about double plastic boots is that they tend to bruise shins and can be brittle at super high altitudes.
Locally I was searching our shopper and found
FOR SALE: Koflach Viva Soft Lady Mountaineer boots – very warm and hardly used. Ladies size 8. Asking $75. 497-0260
This might not be the boot for 6000m climb but I've heard great things for what you want to do in general. You can also substitute a Koflach Degre Liner Scarpa
which I'm guessing will be warmer and lighter.
If anyone is interested in the boots pm for the area code. They're in Crested Butte. The ad came out today on Wednesday.
Check back and update on how things are going, other trip reports, etc. thanks!Dec 12, 2012 at 11:45 pm #1935166
Ted EBPL Member
@mtn_nutLocale: Morrison, CO
personally, i've been using scarpa omegas for ice and snow hikes. why, you may ask. well, when i go on trips, my boots will get wet, no matter what. whether from sweat or snow, they'll some how get damp, and anything but plastic will freeze at night unless you sleep with them in your bag. with plastic boots, theres nothing to freeze on the outer shell, and the intuition inner bootie doesn't absorb water and can be worn without the outer shell around camp and in your sleeping bag (which is very useful when you have to go pee in the middle of the night). I find that my omegas climb vertical ice and rock pretty well with crampons (not as well as fruit boots, but thats a different class of boot), they are very light for a full plastic boot, and they have enough ankle flex and the foam will give enough to make them okay to use on approaches, even flat ones.
I find my omegas work best when using a thin, knee high wool ski sock, a integral designs vapor barrier sock, and then an outer mid weight wool sock. this make it so the main insulation properties of the outer sock are not compromised by sweat, eliminates any vapor heat loss, and with three layers i don't get blisters if the laced correctly.
the only other boot that i've been very interested in trying are the new Salewa Pro boots, however they are not double boots. the switchable sole is interesting still.Jan 9, 2013 at 4:14 pm #1942300
Rakesh MalikMember
@tamerlinLocale: Cascadia
I ended up settling on Scarpa Phantaplastics for my mountaineering initiation. They're a lot lighter than I'd anticipated, and nigh indestructible, so used are a great option, as are rentals so that you can try them out.
Once you learn the lacing trick, which is to say keep the outer boot LOOSE, they're very comfortable… in snow and ice. One of the guides said that he went so far as to not lace the outer boot on his double plastics all the way up, stopping at the ankle. He let his gaiters hold the top in place.
Even when laced properly however, they are pretty miserable on nice ground where flexible boots or trail runners are great.
Dedicated mountaineering boots are pricey, but if you're going to be tramping around in deep snow and on ice for extended periods, worth it.
BTW, my Phantaplastics were $380 new before the member discount at REI.
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A fellow beek asked me a question I don't know the answer.
Can a newly caught swarm be successfully requeened within 24hours or even immediately after capturing a swarm?
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Hi people's.
A fellow beek asked me a question I don't know the answer.
Can a newly caught swarm be successfully requeened within 24hours or even immediately after capturing a swarm?
Thanks for answers!
I would say the answer to your question would be yes. But this brings up a second question...WHY?
YES------one reason would be the odds are she is an old QUEEN -- if U have a young proven QUEEN
I just called a friend of mine that has had bees for many years and catches lots of swarms. He said, this spring he captured most of a large swarm, but missed the queen. The bees were so high in a tree that they used a bucket on a long pole and was able to capture a good portion of the bees, but when he got home with the bees he discovered that he didn't have a queen. He set the bees up in a nuc and took a frame of young brood, shook all the bees off the frame then installed it in his swarm nuc. He said the bees immediately covered the frame of brood. In 4 days he went back in the nuc, and found several new queen cells. He let them raise a queen, and they have now grown into a strong healthy hive. So if they are willing to make a queen they would be willing to accept a new queen if introduced like introducing her into any other hive. So yes a new swarm would accept a new queen, but again why? Without giving your swarm queen a chance you wouldn't know if you were replacing a good queen with an unproven and possibly inferior one!
I catch swarms for the genetics. A feral swarm has at least survived the previous winter presumably without medication, I don't know where all the managed hives are and I want those survivor genetics. We have a guy in our club that requeens all his swarms with queens out of CA and I've offered to take all his swarm queens to requeen splits. Might get a few duds but can get some boomers too.
I found that a swarm will often requeen itself fairly quickly after settling into their new hive.
Everything gets darker, as it goes to where there is less light. Darrel Tank (5PM drawing instructor)
I'd requeen it in a heartbeat, placing a royal cell in there and culling the old swarm queen. If you don't want a hive that swarms a lot, one is better off not building hives from queens that swarmed to begin with. And even if it costs a royal cell, it's still a freebie package of bees.
"I catch swarms for the genetics. A feral swarm has at least survived the previous winter presumably without medication,"
Now that's quite an assumption.
"Tradition becomes our security, and when the mind is secure it is in decay".....Krishnamurti
I know some keeps in our area that have had 30% losses during the summer with queens from California that winter in Florida and were treated for mites this spring before the trip back north. I've yet to lose a hive in the summer.
The 3 swarms I caught superxeded themselves within two weeks.
Yes you can re queen a newly caught swarm. As a mater of fact, it is easier to requeen a swarm than a strong established hive.
As for the other debate. When I started out beekeeping the only bees I had were from swarms. I kept 40 hives for 5 years without ever buying a single bee. I love catching swarms and 99% of the time they make great productive colonies.
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Original post made by Oxymo Ron, another community, on Apr 13, 2008
It is quite simple to explain that one can be listed by AIM as supporting incorporation, but does not support the AIM incorporation proposal.
A joyous oxymoron.
In fact, all you have go do is say you support incorporation in any form and AIM will put you on the list. You need not be a resident within the boundaries of AIM's Town of Alamo. In fact, you need not have any interest in supporting the incorporation of the Town of Alamo.
All that is necessary is to ask to be put on the list. There is no test, no review, no qualifications, and no limitations.
I support incorporation and now all you have to do is guess what I mean by that.
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Dear OX and neighbors,
We should not wonder about who might be on the AIM supporters' list, where they live or what form of incorporation they support. I suggest we should be more concerned about the regional political interests that are supporting AIM's incorporation of an autonomous council and government. SRV YMCA and other organizations at-odds with the interests of neighborhoods in our region have participated in various support activities and key individuals do not appear on the AIM supporters' list.
Be concerned, neighbors,
Diablo Vista Region
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a resident of Alamo
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Who are you, neighbors?
The many Alamo residents that have listed their names on the AIM supporters' list are making their support for the Town of Alamo public. There are many differences of opinion on the government that will be created after the incorporation vote but all expect the creation of our town government to involve all interested citizens in the various taskforces necessary. We agree that a town council is just a starting point for coordination of such citizen involvement.
Clearly, we understand your concerns. If we could just agree to trust each other, we could agree on a town government that is very receptive to all neighbors' needs.
Carol, in Alamo
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Dear Carol and AIM supporters,
There cannot be any doubt or mistrust when an incorporation proposal is specified for the resulting organization and operations. All discussions end with that simple reality.
Kathy, Iron Horse neighbors
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Outrage Against the Obama Machine at Fevered Pitch: All Tea Party Groups Are Non-Partisan Social Welfare Groups, Didn't the IRS Know?
Original post made by Freedom Sometimes Must Come at the Expense of Others, Bordeaux Estates, on May 18, 2013
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, in an interview with Bloomberg TV today, stated that he met with the inspector general closely after assuming his post, but he was presented only with a list of ongoing investigations, not specific details of the audit on conservative groups.
"From the moment I learned about it, I was outraged," he said. "It is a matter of the highest priority that the IRS be beyond suspicion in terms of its integrity. Here we had numerous anti-taxation, tea party groups that are so adamently opposed to social welfare that it borders on hate. Now, when they make the claim that half of their use of funding goes to social welfare we should believe them, right?."
Lew continued, "An IRS with integrity would simply allow these anti-tax, social welfare hate groups to operate beyond even a scintilla of suspicion. That's why our inquiries were so utterly outrageous."
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a resident of Livermore
on May 18, 2013 at 12:10 pm
how hot or cold is fever pitch?
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on May 18, 2013 at 11:46 pm
Seeking legislation germane to the organization's programs is a permissible means of attaining social welfare purposes. Thus, a section 501(c)(4) social welfare organization may further its exempt purposes through lobbying as its primary activity without jeopardizing its exempt status.
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 19, 2013 at 9:46 am
This is such a typical TEA Party scandal--rules, facts and the laws of gravity only apply to everyone else.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 21, 2013 at 8:38 am
b, do you think the IRS under this administration is impartial and ethical? Do you approve of the arrogance and lawless conduct of the lame duck president? How about the statments he and his minions keep repeating about not being aware of the various scandals embarassing his administration until they read about in the press?
Just that admission alone speaks volumes about his ability to govern.
I must admit though, you obama apologists are sure loyal...you manage to stick by your boy not matter how badly he screws up this country.
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As soon as he ****ing mentioned madden, he lost all credibility and I stopped reading. Good job! I won't ever read your posts again.
As soon as he ****ing mentioned madden, he lost all credibility and I stopped reading. Good job! I won't ever read your posts again.
Jesus we have some dumb fans.
Is there another board for Giants fans with a clue about football so I don't have to talk to some of you chimps?
Please do me a favor and never respond to one of my posts ever again because you are wasting valuable bandwidth with your stupidity.
I guarantee you that Tynes and the FG unit CONSTANTLY practice running onto the field, from the sidelines, in late game situations and trying to get a FG off in under 20 seconds.
I'd bet you every dollar I have that is something they work on nearly every single day in practice. And if they aren't, they damn well should be. Those extra 10 seconds were big regardless of what some of our lower IQ posters manage to bang out on their keyboards like those chimps trying to write Shakespeare.
However, "anyone who has even a basic understanding of football" would know KEVIN GILBRIDE is calling the plays not TOM COUGHLIN, and even if he were wouldn't be such an idiot to think that "having played Madden a couple times" trumps a man who has been an NFL head coach for 20 years.
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Richt Recaps 2012 Season, Looks Ahead to 2013
Jan. 10, 2013
ATHENS, Ga. - The Georgia Bulldogs recently wrapped up one of the most successful football seasons in school history, finishing with 12 wins, an SEC Eastern Division title and a Capital One Bowl victory over Nebraska.
The 2012 squad became just the third Georgia team in program history to finish a season with 12 wins, joining the 1980 national champions (12-0) and the 2002 SEC champions (13-1). As the team looks back upon and enjoys the numerous accomplishments from the 2012 season, head coach Mark Richt and the rest of the Bulldog squad must also begin the process of transitioning into offseason workouts and preparing for another exciting year in 2013.
With the losses of key defensive players to either graduation or the NFL Draft, Richt knows that the defensive unit will face a number of questions and challenges during the offseason.
"We better be ready," said Richt on Thursday afternoon. "We don't really have a choice. I have a lot of faith in these guys, but they've got to work. They have to prepare right now. They can't just sit here and wait until camp starts, or even until summer. They have to start now...They need to prepare to try to be the very best in America at what they do."
Along with defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, new defensive line coach Chris Wilson will play an important role in developing the young talent coming to Athens.
"We are very fortunate to get Chris with his experience as coordinator, co-coordinator and those type of things," Richt said. "He's actually had some special teams responsibilities over his career, so he's a very well-rounded coach. He's very experienced and very mature. He's a great family man and just a great role model for our guys."
Thirteen incoming freshmen have enrolled early at Georgia for the spring semester, and Richt looks forward to seeing the freshmen in action at the start of mandatory weight lifting sessions on Monday.
"I think these guys are almost a class to themselves, meaning that there are 13 of them," Richt said. "Last year we had 15. So it's a really large number of mid-year guys. I told them just to look out for each other and to help each other out. Our coaches have done a good job catching up with them. We had a team meeting last night, and they all had a chance to introduce themselves to the entire team, which was good. They got to feel a little bit more part of the family little by little, so I think they're doing fine."
The Georgia offense, which returns every starter from last season except for receivers Tavarres King and Marlon Brown, is already expected to be one of the most prolific scoring offenses in the nation in 2013.
After quarterback Aaron Murray announced his decision to return for his senior season and forgo the NFL Draft, it became clear that the Bulldogs would not have a shortage at the quarterback position. Hutson Mason, along with Christian LeMay, Parker Welch and incoming freshman Brice Ramsey are all also available at the quarterback position next season.
"I'm expecting everybody to learn what to do and to keep getting better," Richt said. "Hutson is to the point where he certainly knows what to do. He is ready for the next step, which is playing time. Like I said before, what that looks like, I don't know. But the other guys still have other things to learn and perfect (in order) to get to the point where they're ready to go. We're in a situation with Aaron and Hutson, and Aaron is obviously our quarterback. He's the guy right now, and everybody knows that. There's no question about that part. But if something happened to Aaron, would Hutson be ready to play? I think yes he would."
Richt also looks forward to the return of wide receiver Michael Bennett, who missed nine games last season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
"He's doing very well," Richt said, when speaking on Bennett's rehabilitation. "He has a very good attitude, and (Georgia Director of Sports Medicine) Ron (Courson) feels that he's making great progress. As far as spring ball, I know that he won't be doing anything live. I don't remember if Ron thought there'd be a possibility of him doing any route-running or catching balls out of competition phase. He may be able to do that, but I don't remember. It may be a little early on that."
Incoming freshman Tramel Terry (Goose Creek, S.C.), who has spent time at both wide receiver and running back in high school, also suffered an ACL injury in December at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. However, Richt remains excited about Terry's potential and his ability to impact the Bulldog offense in the future.
"We just want to make sure that he gets very healthy," Richt said. "If we do get him into a competition setting of learning what to do and trying to compete, we just want him to be really healthy before we do that. We don't want him to have any setbacks, so we know that if we needed to redshirt, we could. It might make sense, but we're not going to say that that's what we're going to do. We want to see how well he rehabs, how fast he rehabs, and what he's capable of when the time comes. It is a long season, and he might not be ready for game one, but he could be ready sometime not long after that. We'll just have to wait and see."
With the incorporation of a talented freshman class on defense and a strong unit of returning starters on offense, Richt knows that the Bulldogs are once again capable of emerging as one of the nation's elite teams next season.
"We plan on being that," Richt said. "We hope to be that, but we've got to earn it."
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Offensive Line - We've got a franchise QB who's at the peak of his powers, we need to protect him. We've got a core of recievers who are fast and strong, and it seems Eli can turn any marginal offensive player into a weapon, but that only happens if he is protected. This has to be our top priority and there are many highly rated OL prospects in this draft.
IN addition, this will extend the life of our 2 backs. I think we should draft a back in later rounds, but a better OL makes Bradshaw and Jacobs better and extends their careers as well. We've gotta get this done.


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Have been feeding thymol in syrup, was unseasonally warm 2 days ago, 28Celuis, had a few bee beards, wondering if this is a side effect
Also saw a study on thymol and Fumidil B, whch after 3 years, nosema spores were really low.
This article not subject to U.S. Copyright. Published 2008 by the Americal Chemical Society.
β-Cyclodextrins as Carriers of Monoterpenes into the Hemolymph of the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) for Integrated Pest Management
Blaise W. LeBlanc,* Stephen Boué, Gloria De-Grandi Hoffman, Thomas Deeby, Holly McCready, and Kevin Loeffelmann§
Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, USDA ARS, 2000 East Allen Road, Tucson, Arizona 85719; Southern Regional Research Center, USDA ARS, New Orleans, Louisiana 70179; and Southwest Watershed Research, USDA ARS, 2000 East Allen Road, Tucson, Arizona 85719
Received for review May 22, 2008. Revised manuscript received July 12, 2008. Accepted July 14, 2008. We express gratitude to the National Honey Board (project no. 58-5343-7-472) for funding this project.
The Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is becoming ubiquitous worldwide and is a serious threat to honey bees. The cultivation of certain food crops are at risk. The most noted acaricides against Varroa mites are tau-fluvaninate and coumaphos, but the mites are showing resistance. Since these insecticides are used in the proximity of honey, it is desirable to use natural alternatives. Monoterpenoids such as thymol and carvacrol, that are constituents of oil of thyme and oil of origanum, show promise as acaricides against the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor), but the delivery of these compounds remains a challenge due to the low water solubility and uncontrolled release into the colony. β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) inclusion complexes of thymol, oil of origanum, and carvacrol were prepared on a preparative scale. Competitive binding was studied by fluorescence spectroscopy by using 6-p-toluidinylnaphthalene-2-sulfonate as a fluorescent probe. The complexes were characterized, and the competitive binding described by 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy chemical shifts. The toxicity of β-CD and the prepared complexes in enriched sucrose syrup was studied by conducting caged honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding trials. After the first and second weeks of feeding, hemolymph and gut tissue samples were acquired from the caged bee study. The levels of thymol and carvacrol were quantified by solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography mass spectroscopy, using an optimized procedure we developed. High (mM) levels of thymol and carvacrol were detected in bee tissues without any imposed toxicity to the bees, in an effort to deter Varroa mites from feeding on honey bee hemolymph.
Keywords: Varroa; essential oils; phenolics; thymol; carvacrol; origanum; cyclodextrin; drug delivery.


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Make It All Delicious: Fun Food & Menu Ideas for Holidays, Parties, Events and Everyday Meals
Top single-cheese pizza with TABASCO® brand Original Red Sauce and other favorite cheeses such as Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gouda or provolone. Return it to a 450°F oven for 10 minutes and serve.
Go gourmet with thinly sliced prosciutto. Add it to a plain cheese pizza, along with fresh arugula. Drizzle with equal parts TABASCO® Sauce and olive oil.
Dress your pie up simply with several shakes of TABASCO® Green Sauce and a large handful of chopped fresh basil.
Mix Caesar salad dressing with TABASCO® Sauce, and toss it with crisp Romaine lettuce. Then top each slice of cheese pizza with a healthy-sized serving.
Mix some TABASCO® Sauce with a favorite pesto recipe, and drizzle it over your slice before eating.
Sauté up some of your favorite wild mushrooms – like portobellos, shiitakes and cremini – with butter and lots of TABASCO® Garlic Sauce.
Caramelized onions make regular or white pizza delicious. Top your pizza with onions sautéed in a little butter, a little sugar and a healthy amount of TABASCO® Sauce.
Add canned black beans and cannellini beans tossed with some chopped onion, a little olive oil and plenty of TABASCO® Sauce. Reheat.
Roast thin asparagus spears with olive oil, TABASCO® Green Sauce, salt and pepper. Top the pizza with the roasted veggies and freshly grated Parmesan.
Bring a little bit of France to your favorite Italian dish by topping your pizza with leeks sautéed in butter, TABASCO® Sauce and a little crumbled bacon.
Cook some ground beef with TABASCO® brand Original Red Sauce. Top your cheese pizza with the ground beef and a generous helping of shredded Cheddar before baking. Once out of the oven, add lettuce, chopped tomatoes and some pickle slices.
Top your cheese pie with fresh tomato slices, fresh mozzarella, TABASCO® Garlic Sauce, chopped cooked chicken and fresh basil. A great addition before or after baking.
Toss cooked chicken with our Buffalo Style Hot Sauce, and place on cheese pizza. Top with sliced celery and blue cheese for fiery wing flavor on pizza. Bake.
Top cheese pizza with chopped cooked chicken tossed with TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce and red bell pepper strips before baking.
Toss fresh sliced bell peppers and sliced black olives with TABASCO® Green Sauce, and use to top cheese pizza before baking for a fresh, spicy bite.
Toss marinated artichoke hearts with TABASCO® Green Sauce, place on frozen cheese pizza and top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
Add rounds of fresh goat cheese and some TABASCO® Garlic Sauce to your cheese pie before baking. Once out of the oven, top with a large handful of fresh herbs.
Mix leftover or store-bought pulled pork with TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce. Top cheese pizza with pork and red onion for a smoky Southern treat.
Drain some frozen chopped spinach well, and toss with a generous amount of TABASCO® Green Sauce. Top your frozen cheese pie with ricotta cheese and the spicy spinach before baking for a new twist on a spinach pie.
Why choose between an Italian sub and a pizza when you can have both? Top your cheese pie with layers of sliced Soppressata or salami, provolone and TABASCO® Sauce before baking.
Start with any of the following as a pizza crust:
...Then try these ideas:
Toss cooked, crumbled sausage with lots of TABASCO® brand Original Red Sauce. Top pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella and the spicy sausage. Bake.
Top a traditional pie with fresh or canned corn tossed with TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce, sliced green bell peppers and fresh tomato slices. Bake.
Got leftover chili? Spice it up with TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce, spread on crust, top with shredded Cheddar and bake. Serve with your favorite chili toppings like chopped green onions and sour cream.
Instead of traditional tomato sauce, top crust with refried beans mixed with TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce, guacamole, lots of Cheddar, olives and tomatoes. Once baked, serve with salsa and sour cream.
Mix fresh or store-bought pesto with TABASCO® Green Sauce and spread on crust. Top pesto with fresh goat cheese and jarred roasted red peppers, and bake.
Combine ricotta and TABASCO® Sauce. Spread cheese mixture over crust, top with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella and bake.
Top crust with cream cheese mixed with TABASCO® Sauce. Top with cooked, chopped scallops and crumbled bacon. Bake until hot.
For a fresh, healthy pizza, brush your crust with olive oil and bake until crisp. Once out of the oven, top with hummus mixed with TABASCO® Sauce, sliced red onion, sliced olives and crumbled feta.
Have pasta and sauce left over from last night's dinner? Add some TABASCO® Garlic Sauce to the sauce, and mix with the pasta. Top your pie with the pasta and lots of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake.
Toss leftover steak or chicken with TABASCO® Sauce. Then, top crust with BBQ sauce, the leftover meat and shredded Monterey Jack. Bake.


text: I'm brand new to beekeeping, having lots of fun but worried at the same time. I inspected the lower frames of my two hives today, and one of them has some interesting cells. I noticed a foul smell (not too bad, but if I put my nose up to the frame it is noticeable). Some of the brood looks sunken in, some is spotty, I noticed some slimy black cells, and to be honest I can't tell if some of the cells are dried brood or pollen. Would appreciate some feedback on the pictures. Thanks in advance!


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A term intended to describe procedures required to implement narrowly defined company strategies and goals, but usually results in the person using the term coming across as a complete twat.
Moving forward, we need to get our key stakeholders on the same page and operationalize these action items into clear deliverables and milestones before a bottleneck forms.
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The Fur (& Feather!) Flyer
Established in 1965, HAWS assists over 6,000 animals and welcomes more than 31,000 human visitors annually. As an "open admissions" shelter we lead the community in animal welfare and assure sanctuary for all animals in need, regardless of age, health or temperament. HAWS is a non-profit, entirely donor-fund organization with an active humane education program, and both wildlife and companion animal rescue services for Waukesha County.
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Think Spring? We're already thinking Summer - and Camp!
Send your child to HAWS' Kids 'N Critters Day Camp this summer! Sessions are now open for enrollment...and your kids do NOT want to miss this!
Kids 'N Critters is for children ages 7-14. Sessions are 1-day, 2-day and week-long, and include lots of hands-on learning and fun. We even have specialty camps like Shutterbug Camp (for budding animal photographers) and Art Camp (when your pet inspires you, you create!).
And, back by popular demand, campers can again participate in Camp Gone to the Dogs! During this week-long session teams of campers are paired with a specific dog in HAWS' shelter. They do training and behavior exercises with that dog and track their progress, giving the new adoptive home a pre-trained pet and a great start!
Camp is designed to help children understand the responsibility that goes along with pet ownership. But, it also gives them the chance to interact with many different species - including exotic pets! At the end of camp, kids are more aware of animal welfare issues and our general duty to the animals in our community.
Sound like fun? It is! But, Kids 'N Critters is also quite popular, so don't let your child miss out on this great way to spend their summer! Enrollment is open today - log on to the Summer Camp page on our website and get your child started on the summer of a lifetime.
By the way - it's a busy weekend for HAWS: Join us at the Milwaukee Admirals Dog Day hockey game on Sunday, or stop by the shelter for our annual Bunny Day! Get all the details at hawspets.org.
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 4 hot baked potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- Salsa, optional
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning; prepare according to package directions.
- With a sharp knife, cut an X in the top of each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Top with taco meat, cheese and onions. Serve with salsa if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Idaho Tacos in Quick Cooking May/June 1998, p33
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Reviewed Oct. 11, 2011
"I was browsing and swa these! these are a regular at our dinner table we call them Taco potatoes! I like to use ground turkey when I have it but everything else is just the same! tastes yummy with a dollup of plain yogurt or sour cream on top!"
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2008
"Thanks for reminding me...we haven't had this in quite some time now. This makes a quick & great tasting meal.:)"
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2008
"These are very filling, delicious, and easy! One of our family favorites. If you make a double recipe of taco meat at the beginning of the week, you can use it for the potatoes one night and taco salad another."


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Tom Coughlin says the Giants would have made it back to the Super Bowl in 2008 if it had not been for the Plaxico Burress incident.
I concur
Tom Coughlin does not wear his two Super Bowl rings. "I'd like to get another one, so I don't wanna jinx it." - From Art Stapleton
When Coughlin was hired by Giants in 2004: "The first thing Wellington Mara says to me is 'Welcome home." - From Paul Schwartz
I feel like ****, sore literally everywhere and light headed.
Its the nature of sight adjustment routes.
This crap about MM running the wrong routes is nonsense. Its Message Board hype and nothing else.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..
anyone ever take Oscillococcinum?


text: if eli had all day to throw, would it matter who was catching the ball? brady and peyton are virtually the only two quarterbacks that were able to turn average receivers into household names. i think eli has what it takes, especially now being the perfect time in his career. i say lets make a run for the best OL possible (which would also improve the run game) and deal with a so-so defense that couldnt possibly be any worse than last year.


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Home › Forums › General Forums › Food, Hydration, and Nutrition › Replace your energy bar with a Cookie!
Aug 13, 2013 at 4:23 pm #1306507
I have taken two trips with these cookies: JMT in 2011 for 15 days and recently, 130 miles on the PCT.
I have one of these for lunch and one for dessert or my 2 am night time snack to keep me warm through the night.
They are insanely calorie dense at 150-160 per ounce. (Typically 3-4 oz cookies)
That can work out to 450 calories for a 3 ounce cookie or 600 calories for a 4 ounce cookie.
Compare that to a 230-240 Power Bar at 2.1-2.3 ounces.
(I eat Power Bars on the trail because they require "less" chewing. They disolve in my mouth, which makes them easy calories on the go while on the trail.)
These cookies happen to be Vegan and some are Gluten Free, which is not a big deal to me as I love meat.
They come in a variety of types/flavors.
The only complaint is that they are a little dry, but they also have a shelf life of 2-3 months and eating one with some water is fine.
I paid $1.99 to $2.29 each and are cheaper in bulk.
If you are sick of just eating bar after bar, these might be a nice alternative for you.
Anyway, thought I would let people know about this alternative to bars.
I have had enough Cliff Bars that I won't eat anymore of them.
-TonyAug 13, 2013 at 4:51 pm #2015033
Daniel PittmanSpectator
@pitsyLocale: Central Texas
Still not as good as Lembas.Aug 13, 2013 at 6:28 pm #2015063
Tom KirchnerBPL Member
@ouzelLocale: Pacific Northwest/Sierra
"They are insanely calorie dense at 150-160 per ounce. (Typically 3-4 oz cookies)"
Not if you add up the calories ingredient by ingredient, unfortunately. The first cookie come out to about 130 calories/oz. The rest were also off by ~30 calories/bar/oz. It is always wise to add up the calories ingredient by ingredient, as inaccuracies are rife throughout the entire food industry. It is an area crying out for regulation by the Feds. Good luck with that!Aug 13, 2013 at 7:42 pm #2015082
They are insanely calorie dense at 150-160 per ounce
That would put them right up there with Girl Scout cookies! (all except Tagalongs (sp?))Aug 13, 2013 at 8:03 pm #2015090
Thanks for pointing out their error or deception in adding up their calorie count.
That said, I do find that they work for me as an alternative to just eating bars.
-TonyAug 13, 2013 at 8:47 pm #2015105
Ooh, I like! The gluten0free and vegan ones, there are some it looks like my youngest son could eat (nut/pb free as well). The bean flours add a lot of fiber as well.
I'd rather eat these kinds of things than Girl Scout Cookies…gag. Those things are nasty!!!!!Aug 13, 2013 at 9:25 pm #2015109
Bob GrossMember
@b-g-2-2Locale: Silicon Valley
Sarah, I will always pick your Cran-Mac recipe.
–B.G.–Aug 13, 2013 at 10:32 pm #2015120
Oh man…I love those bars.
http://www.trailcooking.com/recipes/cran-mac-caramel-barsAug 14, 2013 at 4:34 am #2015147
Will WebsterMember
I think I'll stick with BG's Logan Bread recipe – or as we call it, Gross Bars.Aug 14, 2013 at 5:44 am #2015153
These two creations are usually well received:
monster cookies: http://www.cooks.com/recipe/d51lm4qp/monster-cookies.html
Hudsons Bay Bread: http://www.holry.org/essays/baybread.html
and I'll be trying this granola recipe soon:
as well as Sarah's cran-macsAug 14, 2013 at 9:16 am #2015190
Way too much processed crap in there for me. I've pretty much quit all store-bought bars except the Lara variety that have minimal ingredients (usually dates, nuts, and maybe some other fruit).Aug 14, 2013 at 1:00 pm #2015248
Chris, the ingredients are not overly processed as it goes for "processed foods". If anything, they are different flours and gums – which one would use at home if they made it.
Be wary of Larabars. They are not the small company they used to be. It is why the bars don't taste as good anymore. They are owned by General Mills.
If you want to be scared…look at this flow chart:
https://www.msu.edu/~howardp/OrganicMay2013zoom.pngAug 14, 2013 at 1:07 pm #2015250
All of those grain flours are no bueno. We don't use any of that stuff at home personally. If we use "flour" it's coconut or almond.
I'm not really worried so much about who makes the Lara bars, as long as the ingredients are real foods, minimally processed, and limited in number. I'd prefer to make them myself, but that's time I can't spend doing other things I love. :-)
FWIW – I did notice a new type of Lara bar recently (while visiting family near Atlanta) that is full of crap I have no interest in. Interestingly, our local stores don't carry them. I do live in a "foodtopia" though with a lot of hippies.
Looking at the vegan cookies:
unbleached enriched wheat flour (enzyme added for improved baking, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin), organic evaporated cane juice, fruit juice, natural grain dextrins (brown rice syrup [not barley derived], grape juice concentrate), expeller pressed canola oil, xanthan and guar gums, potato starch, tapioca flour, leavening (calcium carbonate, calcium lactate [not dairy derived], citric acid), carbohydrate gum, pure vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, soy lecithin, natural chocolate and vanilla flavors
So we have grain flour, then processed sugar, then fruit juice (ok), then more processed sugar, then corn oil…. beyond that is mostly ok until you get to the "natural" flavors which are anything but and usually quite scary in chemical makeup.Aug 14, 2013 at 1:15 pm #2015252
Jerry AdamsBPL Member
@retiredjerryLocale: Oregon and Washington
I usually make these. Slightly modified version of oatmeal cookies from "King Arthur Whole Grain Baking"
3 ounces butter
10 ounces peanut butter
1 1/4 cup (9 3/8 ounces) dark brown sugar
3 Tbs (2 ounces) dark corn syrup or molasses
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 Tbs cider vinegar
1 Tbs Vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) whole wheat flour
1 1/3 cup (4 5/8 ounces) old fashioned rolled oats
4 ounces chopped nuts (peanut, pecan, or walnut, or…)
6 ounces raisins (or other dried fruit – dates, figs, cranberries,… chopped into raisin sized pieces)
6 ounces chocolate chips (I prefer the 60% Cacao chips because other chips consist of mostly sugar)
I make it into 48 cookies. Bake at 350 F for 14 minutes. I put the chocolate chips on top of each cookies and let them melt onto it as it bakes.
Per cookie:
1.1 oz
181.5 cals
9.8 g fat
17.0 g carb
6.4 g proteinAug 14, 2013 at 4:06 pm #2015316
Chris…I was a nut and fruit person until we found out our youngest son is anaphylaxis to all nuts. Yeah, not fun.
That means we had to eradicate ALL nut flours out of our diets overnight (I can say that 2 ER visits in one month gets pricey – first for peanuts, second for cashews). He is also allergic to gluten, eggs and dairy.
So fore me…..I had a 180 rotation on how I packed for hikes and how we eat at home. We use a lot of brown rice flour, sweet sorghum flour, tapioca flour – and keep it vegan to avoid eggs.
All it takes is one time of watching your child at 16 months react so violently, to realize that nuts are not exactly friendly to everyone.
I am pretty well known for how we eat – it is as unprocessed as can be – but no, I don't see all grains as evil. I never have. Everything in moderation. Sure, almond flour bakes great with eggs….but not until another say 17 years has gone by will I be enjoying that again……Aug 14, 2013 at 4:07 pm #2015317
you SHOULD worry about General Mills owning so many companies. Want to talk about GMO crap? They are behind blocking consumers knowing.Aug 14, 2013 at 5:41 pm #2015341
Tom KirchnerBPL Member
@ouzelLocale: Pacific Northwest/Sierra
"That said, I do find that they work for me as an alternative to just eating bars."
I don't doubt that for a minute, Tony. My only purpose in posting was to alert you, and potentially others, to the misinformation. Choice of food is always a strictly personal decision that I would never seek to influence. The good news is that the cookies' high carb count means you will have a robust flame in which to roast your fats. ;0)Aug 14, 2013 at 5:52 pm #2015347
Another great looking cookie recipe! Thanks Jerry.
Hard to have too many of these, I find variety an important element of backcountry eating satisfaction.
Make a batch of something, vacuum seal them in packages of 3-4, store in the freezer. For the next outing, grab some of each kind and you are ready to go!Aug 15, 2013 at 5:19 am #2015442
Hmm…was he allergy tested for all nuts? The reason I ask is technically neither peanuts or cashews are nuts. Both of those are legumes and a common allergy. I don't think (haven't researched it heavily) true nut allergies are quite as common and can be misdiagnosed due to cross contamination. I'm ok with some raw grain-type foods (ex. steel cut or rolled oats and quinoa). Unfortunately, most of the preground or processed stuff sold in the store isn't what it says it is.
I'm starting to really wish I lived a few generations ago before all this crap existed. When gas was cheap and food was real.Aug 15, 2013 at 7:11 am #2015459
Jerry AdamsBPL Member
@retiredjerryLocale: Oregon and Washington
"I'm starting to really wish I lived a few generations ago before all this crap existed. When gas was cheap and food was real."
Before the internets and sites like this existed
When we spent all our time farming in order to barely survive the coming winter.
When half of us would have died while we were children : )Aug 15, 2013 at 7:20 am #2015465
"Before the internets and sites like this existed
When we spent all our time farming in order to barely survive the coming winter.
When half of us would have died while we were children : )"
Well, my family members of the time lived in to their 80s, but maybe I just have good genes. :-)Aug 15, 2013 at 9:12 am #2015488
Um yes. He has had extensive testing with an allergist doctor. He has life-threatening allergies. Considering I have had to use an Epi-Pen on him already once, it is real for us.
Cashew allergies are actually more common than peanut ones.
It has nothing to do with cross contamination – his numbers are extremely high.
I trust Bob's Red Mill for their products. They are a good company, and hey, I have met Bob himself.
This "crap" always existed. People just died back then. Food wasn't anymore real, unless you were growing your own – if anything canning and freezing methods of preservation has made food safer.Aug 15, 2013 at 12:15 pm #2015548
No worries at all….always glad to get your advice or simply pointing out the "deceptive" calorie count on their packaging.
I should say that at lunch time I also eat two slices of salami and take a shot of olive oil. (Yeah, it is kinda disgusting, but I have a very poor sense of smell and taste and can eat stuff that might make others sick).
After my JMT trip in 2011, I just could not bear the thought of chewing on a rock hard Cliff bar every again.
The Power Bars are disgusting in their own way….I call it baby poo taffy, but on the upside, not much chewing needed and I can eat them on the go without stopping on the trail.
-TonyAug 15, 2013 at 12:59 pm #2015566
USA Duane HallBPL Member
@hikerduaneLocale: Extreme northern Sierra Nevada
My now retired neighbor used to stay out for weeks he said back in the 70's. 80's, eating pasta and olive oil. No re-supply for weeks. He is a little short, but a big guy.
DuaneAug 15, 2013 at 1:38 pm #2015576
Kathleen BMember
@rosierabbitLocale: Pacific Northwest
When I make Sarah's cran bars, which is pretty much constantly, I always double the craisins and walnuts, and I usually use homemade granola without the sweetening for the cereal, because the recipe itself has plenty of sweetening. Sometimes I use corn flakes. One of those bars is my breakfast on the trail. We get up, pack up, and head out munching on the bars. They power me for hours. I love those things.
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