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Western Tradition "The Middle Ages" In the midst of invasion and civil disorder, a military aristocracy dominates the kingdoms of Europe.G
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Western Tradition "The Feudal Order" Society divides itself into three parts: those who pray, those who fight, and those who work.G
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Human Condition "Weighing In!" This episode explains how poor food choices and an increasingly sedentary lifestyle combine to contribute to a dramatic increase in obesity in America and explores the link between obesity and the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer.G
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Human Condition "Working It Out" This episode explains why physical fitness and regular exercise are important for individuals of all ages and focuses on physical activity as a valuable lifelong habit, as well as a way to teach teamwork and esprit de corps to children.G
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Saddle Club "Show Ponies Part II" Veronica uses her influence to become a member of the Saddle Club Singers. The girls set out to mend the rift in the relationship between Doroth#e and her horse. Part 2 of 2G
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Biz Kid$ "Debt: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" It's easy to spend more than you make with credit cards. Learn to avoid the pitfalls of overspending by keeping a spending journal, sticking to a budget, and living a cash existence. Meet the owner of a carpet cleaning company and a radio DJ who have both learned how to manage debt. D
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Growing a Greener World "The Northwest Flower & Garden Show; Behind the Scenes of Making it Great" As we visit one of the greatest flower and garden shows of our time, we go behind the scenes to see every part of how the show comes together. From bare indoor space, to awe inspiring, full-blown gardens, from award-winning designers, world-renowned speakers, every year gardeners from around the world just can't get enough of this great show. D
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Hey Kids, Let's Cook "Grilled Cheese Sandwiches" Today we're making the ultimate rainy day comfort food: a grilled cheese sandwich. These sandwiches are the most sought after sandwiches in America and have been around for so long that the whole month of April is considered National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month. Can you believe it? Yes, a month long celebration for grilled-to-perfection toasty bread with a melted, gooey cheesy center. D
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Ciao Italia "Classic Tuscan Dishes/I Piatti Classici Toscani" Mary Ann takes her Tuscany tour students under her wing to teach them the fine are of Tuscan cooking, starting with the all-time favorite, Fresh Pappardelle with Rabbit, Mushrooms, and Wine. No Tuscan meal would be complete without its unique, Bird-Style Beans. And to whet the appetite, Salted Pizza Bites. D
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Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef "Small Bites, Big Flavors" Chef Keller recreates two of the most popular dishes from his Fleur restaurant in Las Vegas, including an innovative way of cooking steak on hot rocks. Crab & Avocado Sphere with Watermelon Gazpacho; Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimmichurri Sauce.G
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Rick Steves' Europe "Munich and the Foothills of the Alps" Rick visits boisterous markets and Baroque palaces, and watches office workers surf in the Isar River. In the foothills of the Alps, Rick visits Oberammergau and tours the fairy-tale castles of "mad" King Ludwig.G
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P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Making A Bold Statement" Allen talks about choosing the right trees, shrubs and containers to make a statement in a small garden. He takes viewers to his insectary at the Garden Home Retreat and visits a beautiful Knot garden in the Hamptons.G
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This Old House "Barrington Project, Part 8 of 10" Awning specialist Mike Cornell installs a new retractable awning over the deck that should stand up to the weather due to a wind sensor and fade-resistant fabric. Inside, the Saratoga soapstone has arrived, and countertop contractor Alyssa St. Gelais shows host Kevin O'Connor how she's sealing the surface with wax, not oil, to give it a more durable finish that will last longer than an oil application. D
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Around The House with Matt and Shari "Crafts for the Whole Family" NULL
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Sewing with Nancy "Sewing Then and Now, Part 1" NULL
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Best of Simply Painting: Across Europe "Step Back In Time" After a visit to historic Ferrycarraig in Wexford, Frank paints a ruined castle. D
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Simply Ming "Sambal & Dijon" Guest Chef: Andy Husbands. Sambal, a spicy Asian condiment, and Dijon mustard, a classic French favorite, are East-West flavors that have found their way into Ming's favorite dishes. Forget your traditional steak sandwich after Ming puts his spin on the favorite with an "All-In-One" creation: Sliced Hanger Steak and Onion Hoagie. D
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Lidia's Italy In America "USA: Oh, Those Ravioli" Lidia heads north to Boston, where she takes viewers on a sweet trip to two Boston pastry shops: Modern Pasty and Maria's Pastry, and ventures into Boston's Little Italy to see pasta made by hand. Down in New Jersey, Lidia checks out Simply Grazin' Organic Farm. In the kitchen, Lidia prepares Ricotta and Sausage-Filled Ravioli and Struffoli, an Italian-American classic, for dessert. D


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i just aquired a bmw 330ci schitzner and trying to find some info about this car, the car was reviewed in evo magazine 2003 i think this could be a great find, brand new it cost 52k. if any one knows about the history of this car it would be great to hear from you , i can not stress how nice this bmw is. fully loaded with everything from schnitzer.

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Energy: Crude oil closed lower by 0.66%, trading under the 8 day MA but ending just above that pivot point. With January under $89, I am mildly bearish, looking for lower trade. From here, I think prices can trade 2.5-4% lower. RBOB lost 1.35% today, closing just under its 50% Fibonacci level. A trend line that has supported from the summer lows comes in on the January contract at $2.65 and should be the next stop. From there, I see no stiff support for another dime… trade accordingly. Heating oil the biggest loser on a percentage basis, off by 1.71% as prices appear on the verge of breaking below $3/gallon. Under that level, the next stop should be $2.95, and we would likely see a pause around that price point, in my opinion. Natural gas gave up 1.45%, though it failed to make a fresh low as the 61.8% level has supported the last two sessions. I still need more reason to get long, but bullish probes are on my radar… stay tuned.
Stock Indices: The S&P closed at its 9 day MA, closing in the middle of the daily range slightly negative. I am mildly bearish, thinking an interim top was made yesterday. Untimely, my target on this leg lower is 1370 in March futures. My favored play is a short futures in ESH13 while at the same time selling out of the money puts 1:1. The Dow also gave up ground, registering a loss and closing at its 9 day MA as well. My objective in Dow futures is 12700.
Metals: Gold futures lost 1.7% to close under the 100 day MA, penetrating $1700 for the first time since the first week of November. I expect lower trade, thinking $1670 is in the cards, and I am not ruling out $1640 on a total meltdown. Prices ran up nearly 17% high to low since summer, so a correction lower should be viewed as just that -- a correction. For the bull market to be sustainable -- which I believe it is -- we need to see setbacks along the way. Silver closed lower by 2.82% and under the 50 day MA previously referenced. A challenge of the trend line that has held since summer puts March futures under $32.50/ounce, while the 100 day MA comes in at $31.75. My stance is lower trade, but exactly where I will abandon ship with clients I'm not sure… my guess is around those levels if given the opportunity. My favored play for the trade is back ratio spreads.
Softs: Cocoa traded off the upper end of the recent range, giving back a majority of the latest gains and losing almost 3% today. The 50 day MA held today but on a bounce in the dollar, expect that to be temporary. In my opinion, rallies can be sold. Sugar ran into resistance at the 50 day MA, giving back all early gains to close near their lows. If prices do not challenge those highs very soon, I will be exiting this trade for clients and going elsewhere. As its stands now, they are slightly under water. Cotton lost 1.45% to challenge its 50 day MA; that is your pivot point, so have stops just under that level if still in longs. I think a correction could drag March back to 71 cents… trade accordingly. OJ has been flat of late, but I think we are setting up for a trade back to $1.15 in January… trade accordingly. Bullish coffee trade has been exhausting in recent weeks with a number of false starts. If we see a bottom or what appears to be, I may leg out of my trades for clients and buy back the bottom leg… "manage the trade." I thought the monster crop out of South America had already been factored in, but we shall see in the coming weeks.
Treasuries: 30-year bonds are back above their short term MAs mentioned in previous posts. If securities work lower, we should see a grind higher that I will be on the sidelines watching. March is just over 1 point from the latest highs so on a leg lower in stocks, do not rule out a trade near the July highs. 10-year notes recouped their losses from yesterday as well, remaining above its 9 and 20 day MA. Higher ground would mean a new contract high, which is my opinion at the moment.
Livestock: I'm glad and my clients are glad I'm currently not trading cattle because when I think up, it goes down, and vice versa. Live cattle lost nearly 0.50% to close back under their 9 day MA. I'm bearish medium term, but I would not rule out a challenge of $1.31 before prices roll over, ultimately trading under $1.29. Feeder cattle should track live cattle lower, but I see limited downside as solid support exists less than 1% from today's settlement… look elsewhere. Lean hogs closed under the up sloping trend line mentioned in previous posts, and is 3% lower in the last week. My objective in February remains 83 cents, so expect more selling to follow.
Grains: Corn closed lower for the fourth session in row. In that time frame, prices are only off 13 cents, so client longs are not getting killed, though we are carrying a loss. Remain in bullish trade as long as we find buyers near current levels. A trade above $7.65 should lead to $7.80 -- my initial target when I initiated the trade for clients. Soybeans bounced off their 20 day MA mentioned in previous posts. Like corn, I am mildly bullish as long as the 20 day MA holds, but if that level gives way, all bets are off. On appreciation moving forward, I see no serious resistance in January until $15.25/bushel. March wheat challenged the $8.50 level but as one can see looking at recent months, this remains the line in the sand. I have no stance with clients, but would expect wheat to look for guidance from other Ags.
Currencies: The dollar gave up another 0.30% today, making fresh one-month lows, but what I take away is the lack of effect it had on a number of outside markets that generally have an inverse relationship. As I said yesterday, I think we are due for a snap back and the dollar reversing very soon. If I am correct, which remains to be seen, we should see the pound, euro and swissie trade lower. Those probing bearish trade should have tight stops in case I'm wrong. The BoC left rates unchanged at 1.0%, while the RBA cut rates to 3.0% today. As long as the 50 day MA caps upside in the loonie, bearish trade is on my radar. As for the aussie, I would cut losses, as what should have been a bearish development has the aussie higher by 0.56% today. I think a solid base has formed in the yen and with an inverse relationship to equities, I am forecasting a bounce that I expect to lift prices in the neighborhood of 2%.
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Phoenix Islands Protected Area
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 June 2014 12:46
The Phoenix Island Marine Protected Area - the world's largest marine protected area - is rarely experienced, with islands of tranquility where the scenery that is naturally breathtaking with coral islands surrounding picturesque blue lagoons and white sparkling sandy beaches stretching as far as the eye can see. There is a sense of awe where there is peace and calm. These islands are a great place to experience the true beauty of Kiribati, as true escape from home life where there is no crowding, nor traffic congestions, no shopping malls, no boat traffic, no sky scrapers and no pollution. Here you won't have to worry about time as it is timeless.
Wildlife is prolific in the islands of Line and Phoenix groups which are very popular for nesting and feeding grounds for 19 species of wild sea birds (18 species of tropic seabirds and 1 endemic species of land bird native to Christmas Island.) Boobies, Frigates, Noddies, Petrels, Shearwaters, and Terns are found in abundance. Other large numbers of migratory wild birds like the Golden Plovers, Wandering Tattlers, Bristle-thighed Curlews and Turnstones are also seen on the islands during September to May. Other forms of wildlife that can be seen are nesting turtles and crabs (coconut crabs, hermit crabs & land crabs) which are found in large numbers.
The Kiribati Government is in the process of nominating the Phoenix Island Marine Protected Area for listing as a World Heritage Site. More information on PIPA can be obtained at www.phoenixislands.org.
Some facts and figures on the Pheonix Island Protected Area
- Ecompasses 408 250 sq kilometres, with 28 km of this being land area.
- Approximately 40 people live on Kanton island.
- There are 8 atolls with only 1 beign inhabited.
- 14 submerged seamounts
- 120 species of coral
- 500 speciaes of fish.
- The 8 atolls and the 2 submerged reefs represent the highest of the extinct volcanoes in the marine protected area. There are many others below the surface. These underwater mountains contribute to the huge diversity of marine habitat types.
- An area of unique submerged water currents and hence is believed to play a significant role in the dispersal of marine animals and larve throughout the world.
- There have been minimal human impact and is in a near pristine state approximately 120 species of coral and 500 species of fish. The area is truly an oceanic wilderness.
- A spectacular giant clam comminities exist.
- Important marine turtle nesting an breeding beaches on Kanton Island and Orona atolls.
- A range of Endemic species of corals and fish exist in the area.
- The area is a significant spawning ground for tuna in the Pacific.
- These islands are a unique stepping ground for migratory and pelagic and planktonic species.
- PIPA also supports a range of marine environments that display high levels of marine abundance (of both age and colour) of species that have been depleted elsewhere in the Pacifci. Breeds include apex predator fish, sea turtles, sea birds, giant clams, and coconut crabs.
- Serves as a crucial breeding and resting area for a number of threatened migratory birds.
- The history of the area is diverse and spans centuries. There are remnants of unique cultural history reflecting ancient Polynesian and Micronesian exploration and settlement of the Pacific, 19th century whaling, guano discovery and extraction, aviation history, and the areas role in WWII, the cold war and space exploration.
A big part of what has kept PIPA so pristine is its isolation - the very same that inhibits any mass visitation. Currently it is very hard to travel to the Phoenix Island Protected Area, unless you charter a private yacht or boat; or an air charter via the Kanton Island air strip. Kanton Island is deemed an official entry point for immigration purposes.
The Government of Kiribati currently working to improve access to the wonders of PIPA, however at the same time is keen to ensure that it is a very exclusive destination in order to preserve the natural environment. The best point of contact for any intended visitors can be found at: http://www.phoenixislands.org/contact.html.
PIPA Entry Permit information
All parties wishing to enter the Phoenix Islands Protected Area need a permit. This includes private sailing vessels. Note that landing on any of PIPA's islands without a special permit is prohibited, as is extraction of resources of any kind within 12 nautical miles of all islands.
Permit applications MUST be submitted for consideration at least two months prior to intended entry into the MPA.
Please download the permit application and submit by e-mail or fax to:
Director, Phoenix Islands Protected Area
Fax: +686 28334 or +686 29762
The permit application form and guidlines can be downloaded here


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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Marist men's lacrosse team (6-8, 3-3 MAAC) picked up a thrilling 11-9 victory over third-seeded Detroit on Thursday night, 11-9. With the win, the Red Foxes advance to their first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championship game since 2005. The game is slated to begin on Saturday, May 3 at Tenney Stadium at 11 a.m.
Live stats will be available through GoRedFoxes.com. The championship game will be aired on Time Warner Cable and on ESPN3 in select areas. The ESPN3 broadcast will be blacked out in New York State regions with Time Warner Cable and only air on ESPN3 following the live broadcast.
Free breakfast will be offered to Marist students outside the stadium beginning at 10 a.m. All Marist students with a valid student ID will also receive free admission to the game.
Last Time Out: In a rematch of the MAAC semi-finals from last season, Marist topped defending MAAC Champion, Detroit, 11-9. The Red Foxes scored four goals in the final 3:54, and held Detroit scoreless over the final 8:33. Junior Drew Nesmith (Montclair, N.J.) and sophomore Joseph Radin (Long Beach, N.Y.) each netted a hat trick and added one assist in the victory. Junior goalkeeper Dave Scarcello (Buffalo, N.Y.) had a phenomenal game in goal for the Red Foxes, stopping 15 shots.
Freshman J.D. Recor (Lancaster, N.Y.) scored two goals, including the game-winner, and dished out one assist for a total three points. Juniors Colin Joka (Conshohocken, Pa.), Mike Begley (Brookeville, Md.), and freshman Connor O'Neill (Sayville, N.Y.) added one goal apiece. Joka and O'Neill also passed out one helper each.
Sophomore Dominic Montemurro (Kings Park, N.Y.) won the battle at the X, victorious in 14-of-23 face-offs. Radin collected a game-high five ground balls while senior Gannon Osborn (Canandaigua, N.Y.) picked up four.
Strong Finish: The momentum shifted in Marist's favor in the fourth quarter as Marist held Detroit scoreless for the final 8:33 of play and scored four goals in the last 3:54 of the game to secure the win. With the Red Foxes trailing 9-7 in the final four minutes, J.D. Recor scored of an assist from Joseph Radin to bring Marist within one. Less than 50 seconds later, Drew Nesmith tied the game at nine-all, assisted by Coonnor O'Neill, with 3:06 left to play. J.D. Recor hit the game-winning goal with 2:51 left in the fourth, assisted by Colin Joka. Mike Begley snuck one last goal in with three seconds remaining to secure Marist's 11-9 victory.
Last Meeting: Marist's upstate rival, Siena, edged Marist in the regular season meeting 9-8. Joseph Radin and Drew Nesmith scored all of Marist's goals, netting four each. Dave Scarcello had an incredible game in the net, notching 15 saves.
This Hasn't Happened In Nine Years: The last time Marist advanced to the MAAC Championship game was in 2005. The Red Foxes topped Providence in the semi-finals, 9-5 and went on to defeat Mount St. Mary's in the title game, 10-6. And what do you know, it was held here in Poughkeepsie. Marist drew top-seeded Johns Hopkins in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and dropped a 22-6 decision.
Underclassmen Lead Up Top: Freshman J.D. Recor leads Marist with 47 points on 17 goals and a team-high 30 assists. J.D. Recor's 30 assists are best for ninth nationally, first among all freshmen in the country, and second in the MAAC. His 30 assists also break J.D. Recor into the top ten in program history for assists in a single season, currently tied for ninth. J.D. Recor has nabbed four MAAC Rookie of the Week honors this season and was name to the Second Team All-MAAC as well as the MAAC All-Rookie team. Sophomore Joseph Radin, the 2013 MAAC Rookie of the Year, has recorded 45 points this season on a team-high 37 goals and eight assists. Joseph Radin ranks 20th nationally and second in the MAAC for goals per game (2.64). He was named to the First Team All-MAAC at this past weekend's awards banquet.
Junior Class Trinity: A trio of juniors – Mike Begley, Colin Joka, and Drew Nesmith – round out the top five for Marist, all posting 30+ points. On attack, Colin Joka has 37 points on 32 goals and five assists. He ranks 30th nationally and tied for fourth in the MAAC with Drew Nesmith for goals per game (2.21) and 14th in the nation and second in the conference for shot percentage (45.7). Midfielders Drew Nesmith (31g, 4a) and Mike Begley (20g, 11a) have posted 35 and 31 points respectively. Drew Nesmith and Mike Begley were both named to the First Team All-MAAC at the midfield position.
Eaker Picks Up: Long-stick midfielder Patrick Eaker currently has collected 44 ground balls, a new season-high for the junior (16 in 2012 and 38 in 2013) and currently ranking second on the team behind face-off specialist Dominic Montemurro (71). He also has a team-high 12 caused-turnovers. Patrick Eaker's 42 ground balls places him seventh in the MAAC and he finishes eighth in conference for caused-turnovers. Patrick Eaker was named the MAAC Co-Long Stick Midfielder of the Year for the second consecutive season as well as the First Team All-MAAC.
Dom Is Dominant At The X: Dominic Montemurro has won 188-336 face-offs this season for the Red Foxes, posting a winning-percentage of 56.0 percent. As of May 1, his winning-percentage ranked 24th nationally and third in the MAAC. Dominic Montemurro has picked up a team-high 71 ground balls this season, ranking 38th nationally and fifth in the MAAC.
Scarcello Secures The Net: Dave Scarcello has started 12-of-14 games in the net for Marist, posting a save-percentage of 49.3 percent. He has allowed 144 goals this season for a goals-against average of 11.52. Dave Scarello has made 140 saves this year. He ranks sixth in the MAAC in both save percentage and saves per game.
Joka Is No Joke: In Marist's season-opener against Stony Brook, Colin Joka scored a career-high seven goals, tying for third in program history for goals in a single game. This is the first time since 2001 a Red Fox scored seven goals in a game.
Nesmith Flourishes Against Ranked Opponents: Marist faced two ranked opponents this season: #5 Denver and #16 Hofstra. The Red Foxes fell to Denver in their second game of the year, 15-9. Drew Nesmith had three goals to lead the Red Foxes alongside a game-high six ground balls. Later in the season against Hofstra, Drew Nesmith netted a career-high six goals on eight shots in Marist's 15-10 loss.
Clearing Their Way To The Top: The Red Foxes lead the nation and the MAAC in clearing percentage, clearing 93.3 percent of the time (194-208).
Tournament Tiebreaker: Marist closed out the year 5-8 overall and 3-3 in the MAAC. The Titans finished the regular season at 6-7 and 3-3 in the MAAC. Both teams were a part of a five-way tie for second place. Since the mini-conference record among all teams was the same, it came down to goal differential with Marist (+9) getting the second seed, Detroit (+1) the third and Canisius (-2) the fourth and Quinnipiac (-2) and Manhattan (-6) on the outside looking in. The Griffs got in over Quinnipiac by beating the Bobcats during the regular season.
Falling By One: All three conference games the Red Foxes lost this year were by one goal. Marist fell to conference rival, Siena, 9-8, to open up MAAC play. The Red Foxes then lost to Manhattan at home despite a riveting comeback, 14-13. Its final MAAC loss of the year came against Detroit as Marist dropped a 12-11 decision.
Too Many Close Calls: In Marist's eight losses this season, five have been by three or less goals and three have been by just one goal. All three one-goal losses were against MAAC opponents. In the three losses by more than three goals, two were against ranked opponents.
Decade of MAAC Tournament History: This is the fifth straight year the Marist men's lacrosse team has made it into the MAAC Tournament. In the past four seasons, the Red Foxes have fell to either Detroit or Siena in the semi-finals. In the past decade, the only year Marist won in the semi-finals was in 2005. The Red Foxes went on to claim the MAAC Championship title over Mount St. Mary's, 10-6, and make its first ever trip to the NCAA Tournament. Marist fell to top-seeded Johns Hopkins, 22-6.
2012-13: Lost to Detroit in semi-finals, 7-6
2011-12: Lost to Siena in semi-finals, 11-9
2010-11: Lost to Detroit in semi-finals, 9-8
2009-10: Lost to Siena in semi-finals, 9-7
2008-09: Did not qualify for MAAC Tournament
2007-08: Did not qualify for MAAC Tournament
2006-07: Did not qualify for MAAC Tournament
2005-06: Lost to Providence in semi-finals, 11-10 (OT)
2004-05: Defeated Providence in semi-finals, 9-5.
Defeated Mount St. Mary's in finals, 10-6.
Lost to No. 1 John's Hopkins in NCAA Tournament first round, 22-6
2003-04: Lost to Manhattan in semi-finals, 10-7
Closing Out Regular Season Play On High Note: The Red Foxes finished regular season play with two MAAC wins over Monmouth and Canisius. Marist defeated the Griffs by six goals, the most it defeated any opponent by this season. The Red Foxes also held Canisius to just one goal in the opening 30 minutes of play to post an 8-1 lead at the half. One goal is the fewest number of goals allowed in one half of play by Marist all season.
Remembering Edward Coombs: Edward Coombs, a former student-athlete on the Marist men's lacrosse team, tragically passed away in August 2011. Edward Coombs saw action in all 14 games during his freshman campaign with four starts. He scored his first career goal in the Red Foxes' upset over Albany on March 22, 2011. Edward Coombs finished his career with 25 ground balls and a team second-best 16 caused turnovers.
For each game in the three seasons since Edwards Coombs' passing, one player is selected by the coaching staff to wear his legendary #34 jersey. Senior captain and good friend of Edward's, Gannon Osborn, has been given the honor of representing Edward throughout the MAAC Tournament and will be wearing #34 in the championship game on Saturday.
All players on the Marist lacrosse team also wear patched on their jersey that say "EC" and all have a piece of tape on their helmets that reads "EC34" or "Play Fast, Live Slow".
Saints Advance For Sixth Time: The Saints, who have yet to lose to a MAAC opponent this season, advance to their sixth consecutive MAAC Championship game. Of the five championships the Saints have already participated in, Siena has claimed two titles but lost the other three games by just one goal. Here is a look at Siena's championship game history:
2013: Lost to Detroit 11-10 (OT)
2012: Lost to Canisius 10-9
2011: Defeated Detroit 12-3
2010: Lost to Mount St. Mary's 7-6
2009: Defeated Manhattan 9-5
Siena Proves Stingy For Red Foxes: Marist and Siena have not met in the finals before but the Red Foxes did lose to the Saints in semi-finals matches in 2010 (9-7) and 2012 (11-9).
Saints Claim Major MAAC Awards: Richie Hurley (Offensive Player of the Year), Casey Dowd (Faceoff Specialist of the Year) and head coach John Svec (Anaconda Sports MAAC Coach of the Year) headlined Siena Lacrosse's MAAC award winners at the conference's banquet in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The Saints set a program record with 11 All-MAAC selections and six Second Team All-MAAC honorees. Brendan Meehan and Conor Prunty joined Hurley on the All-MAAC First Team, while Nate Barry, Colin Clive, Tommy Cordts, Kyle Curry, Adam Hall and Jake Kissick earned Second Team honors. Freshmen Joe Arcarese and Jordan Barlow were named to the MAAC All-Rookie Team.
Scouting the Saints: Richie Hurley leads the Saints with 75 points on a team-high 32 goals and 43 assists. Conor Prunty is second on the team with 33 points on 25 goals and eight assists. The rest of the Saints' attack, Colin Clive (25g, 8a) and Jordan Barlow (20g, 6a) have recorded 30 and 26 points, respectively. Nate Barry has notched 25 points on 14 goals and 11 assists while Kyle Curry has 21 goals and two assists for 23 points.
The Saints posted their second undefeated conference season in three years, finishing a perfect 6-0. Two of its five losses this season came against ranked opponents (#1/2 Syracuse 19-7, #20/16 Hofstra 7-6).


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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. that the Thursday, July 11th meeting of the Mayor and Borough Council has been rescheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. with a work session on the same date. This meeting will be held in the Borough Council Meeting Room located at Sixth and Central Avenues, Seaside Park. The previously scheduled 7:00 pm regular meeting will begin at the conclusion of the work session.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, this meeting will be held in the Borough Council Meeting Room located at Sixth & Central Avenues, Seaside Park.
Karen Barna
Borough Clerk
July 8, 2013
- Filed in the Office of the Seaside Park Borough Clerk
- Posted in the Seaside Park Borough Hall
- Posted on the Borough's official website
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Rare film clips of Led Zeppelin performing Whole Lotta Love in Los Angeles 3/25/75. (8mm film)
Concert info: http://www.ledzeppelin.com/show/march-25-1975
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How to Make Tic Tac Toe Travel Board Game
I love my local Goodwill store. It's where I de-stash things when I purge my house. Of course, I only donate clean and unbroken items but more often then not, I find things that are slightly dented, worn, and torn. I cringe when I see the 'quality' of items that people donate but that's ok because that's what I buy to repurpose to make things with…like a Tic Tac Toe board game.
I had a brilliant idea of turning those non-recyclable plastic bottle caps into a magnetic Tic Tac Toe pieces for a travel-friendly magnetic Tic Tac Toe board game. The game pieces were all plastic bottle caps that can't be recycled so I collected a few from various bottles. I picked two opposing colors, white and blue.
The board was a bit tricky since short of buying a piece of sheet metal, cutting it and covering it myself, I had to figure out what type of metal surface I can use to make the magnets stick. I could have used already made, primed, and painted perfect magnet board but that would go against my principle of reusing materials and repurposing them. So, I was on a mission to find a reclaimable sheet metal that can become the "board" part of the board game but I was stuck.
Sometimes, it's the totally unexpected places where you'll find that diamond in the rough. While dropping something off at a Goodwill store in the neighborhood, I spotted a slightly dented but tin can with a lid tossed up on a table. It was a perfect size for my board and it was in almost perfect condition! You know my philosophy of repurposing a material only if it's not so perfect in entirety. In fact, I wouldn't buy something that's perfectly fine only to turn it into something else for sake of repurposing. In my opinion, it's not recycling, when someone else could have used it as a whole item. That's being irresponsible. Sorry, I digress…back to the tin can.
The bottom part of the tin can was a little dented but there was no smell or stain. I bought it – for 50 cents! Can't beat that! I glued the entire lid with vintage cotton linen and covered the bottom with a sheet of cork to make it into a non-skid surface. I used fabric glue.
Then I glued pieces of black ribbon to make the squares. I even made its own drawstring bag for traveling or storing. If you don't know how to sew, you can store them in any bag. No biggie.
The Tic Tac Toe Game Board turned out better than expected and I was so thrilled to make a toy that kids of all ages can enjoy. In fact, I still play Tic Tac Toe with my kids and the time spent on trying to beat one another is one of the best memories we'll have. Every time I play the game, it brings back fond memories of my own childhood. It beats any electronic games that are available today. This Tic Tac Toe board game is timeless; no electricity required, no battery required, no assembly required, will travel without losing pieces!


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Ricotta Cheese and Blueberry Pancakes (ebelskiver)
Category: Breakfast/Brunch
Category: Breakfast/Brunch
Yield: 30 Pancakes
Download printable PDF version of this recipe.
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 Tbs. granulated sugar
½ tsp. salt
Zest of ½ lemon
3 egg yolks plus 5 egg whites
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
¾ cup ricotta cheese
5 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
1 pint blueberries
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
In a batter pitcher or bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt and lemon zest. Set aside. In another bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks. Whisk in the buttermilk and ricotta. Whisk the yolk mixture into the flour mixture until well combined; the mixture will be lumpy. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff but not dry peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the whites into the batter in two additions. Put ½ tsp. butter in each well of a filled-pancake pan. Place over medium heat and heat until the butter begins to bubble. Pour 1 Tbs. batter into each well, place 4 blueberries in the center of the batter and top with 1 Tbs. batter. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, 3-5 minutes. Using 2 wooden skewers, turn the pancakes over and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to warm place. Repeat with remaining batter and blueberries. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve topped with Blueberry Sauce.
Yield: 30 pancakes
Blueberry Sauce
2/3 cup sugar
2 Tbs. cornstarch
Dash of ground cinnamon
Dash of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 Tbs. lemon juice
Combine first 5 ingredients in a small heavy saucepan. Gradually stir in water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil 1 minute. Stir in blueberries and lemon juice, and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.


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After spurious drugs, turmeric power has also been found to be of sub-standard quality in the Kashmir valley.
An official spokesperson said on Monday that the sample of turmeric powder collected from a trader Farooq Ahmad Tantray at Gadda Kocha, Bohri Kadal in the down town was found sub-standard.
The trader was fined Rs one lakh, he said.
He said to ensure availability of standard food items for the consumers, fine of Rs 15,000 were imposed for the sale of sub-standard milk under FSS Act 2006.
He said during the inspection of premises of Shakti Sweets, Zainakote was found unhygienic.
The Shakti sweets was also selling expired and infected food items, he said adding the trader was fined Rs 5000.
A general strike call has been given by different organisations against the supply of spurious drugs to government hospitals in the Kashmir tomorrow, when Darbar Move, seat of the government, including office of chief minister Omar Abdullah, his cabinet colleagues and top bureaucrats, is opening after shifting from winter capital, Jammu to summer capital, Srinagar.


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Installing Shower in basement
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Hello, I am planning on remodeling our shower in our basement. Probably not gonna do it myself, but I need to know what I need to get for this to happen.
First the bathroom had its sheetrock torn down due to a flood. So do I install the regular sheetrock for where the shower is gonna go? I am planning on buying a shower kit to be installed. Do I need any special insulation behind the sheetrock that is against the foundation wall? Any vapor barriers?
Also, do I need to do anything to the floor where the shower is gonna go? Right now it is just the foundation floor and the drain pipe.
Thank you
I'm kicking around a cement shower or a tile-ready shower pan flush mounted on the floor. If you are going to go the shower kit route, one thing I noticed when I demo'd was someone put 3/4" styrofoam insulation behind the shower against the brick foundation. Not sure why, but my guess is both a vapor barrier and to keep it a tad warmer in the bathroom.
I strongly suggest you use green board and not regular sheet rock or drywall. Also, peg up your board a half-inch off the surface of the basement floor. This will buy you some time in the event of a future flood. Green board can handle a certain amount of moisture/water before mold and disintegration occur.
Just my opinion, but I have to disagree. The "green" or blue or whatever color they sell gyproc should never be used on a tiled shower. The only purpose this serves is that it is mold and mildew resistant, not water resistant. Tile walls actually do require yearly maintenance, as in resealing the grout lines, and they do crack and fail over time. When this type, or any type of gyproc gets wet, it turns to mush and your wall will fail as will your new tiles. Cement board is the only way to install proper shower walls when tile is being used.
Build yourself a regular wall, with insulation and vapour barrier.
There are numerous "how-to" videos online which go into detail in regards to the shower base, but a concrete or drypack base with a liner can be a bit tricky to install the first time.
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I'm not using Tile, gonna buy a shower kit. So then would the greenboard be ok?, with a vapor barrier.
Yes, you should be ok with the greenboard, and yes again on the vapour barrier.
For the record, I was not suggesting you use green board in a shower or for tiling. Just for walling the room.
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Located about 12 miles from McCarran International Airport and the Las Vegas Strip, this Hampton Inn serves the beautiful Summerlin area with cozy accommodations and comfortable rates.
The contemporary Southwest-style hotel has more than 125 rooms, each with a refrigerator, microwave, free wireless Internet access and USA Today newspaper delivery. Local phone calls are free.
Each morning, Hampton Inn guests can visit the "On the House" hot breakfast buffet or simply grab an "On the Run" breakfast bag. There are plenty of restaurant options nearby, as well as shopping centers, golf courses and casinos.
Business travelers will appreciate the hotel's high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the property, including in the meeting room and at the business center, which has a computer and printer. Faxing and copying services are available 24 hours at the front desk.
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2008 Porsche
RS Spyder
Specifications ----
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0-62 mph
Top Speed
(from Porsche Press
Release) RS Spyder 2008
In order to exploit the scope provided by the LMP2 regulations (Le
Mans Prototype 2) to the full, Porsche has completely revamped the
RS Spyder. The new design ensures that engine, transmission,
chassis, suspension and aerodynamics combine to produce a harmonious
overall package. In the interests of optimum driving dynamics, the
vehicle concept focuses on the lowest possible centre of gravity,
high agility and good traction.
The RS Spyder was the dominant vehicle in the 2007 American Le Mans
Series (ALMS), demonstrating outstanding stability and notching up
11 wins in the 12 races, including 8 overall wins.
The RS Spyder has undergone a detailed revamp for the 2008 season.
The main focus was on fine-tuning the aerodynamics and the engine.
The V8 racing engine developed for long-distance use continues to
generate 478 hp with the prescribed air-flow limiter on the basis of
a displacement of 3.4 litres. The fuel consumption has been further
optimised and the engine has been adapted even more effectively to
the E10 fuel containing 10% bioethanol which is required in the
The regulations also necessitated additional modifications. As a
result of these measures, the LMP2 minimum weight has been increased
by 25 kg (ALMS) and 50 kg (LMS and Le Mans) and the tank capacity
has been reduced by 10 l for LMS and Le Mans, though not for ALMS.
Technical Description RS Spyder
Two-seater, open sports prototype according to A.C.O. Regulations.
LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype 2). Suitable for racing in the ALMS, LMS,
other championships
and Le Mans 24 Hour Race.
Carbon-fibre reinforced monocoque; front, side and rear body
sections made of reinforced carbon/kevlar; underbody with skid block
(A.C.O.) and rear diffuser; rear wing adjustable on two wing
elements; six-point harness with Head And Neck Support System (HANS)
modification; fire extinguishing system; helmet protection to FIA
and A.C.O. regulations; three-point pneumatic car jack.
Variable through rear wing and ride height.
Eight-cylinder V-engine with 90� cylinder bank angle; watercooled;
four valves per cylinder; oil cooling with oil/water heat exchanger;
intake system with a 42.9 mm restrictor; intake system with
individual throttle butterflies; dry sump lubrication with separate
oil tank; Bosch MS 4.2 electronic engine management; sequential
multipoint fuel injection.
3,397 cc
Engine output:
Approx 350 kW (476 hp) at 9,800 rpm
Max torque:
Approx 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm
Output per litre:
Approx 103 kW
Fuel grade:
Premium plus (motorsport specification) / E10 racing fuel (ALMS)
Electrical system
Motec display with data memory; 12 V, 26 Ah battery; 140 Ah
Power transmission
Engine and gearbox bolted together to form one drive unit; power
conveyed by double joint
shafts to the rear wheels. Manual sequential six-speed dog-shift
gearbox, in-line gearshift;
gears shifted electro-pneumatically by way of paddles on the
steering wheel; oil/water heat
exchanger; ZF Sachs three-plate carbon-fibre racing clutch;
mechanical limited-slip
differential; anti-spin control.
Front axle:
Double wishbone track control arm configuration; ZF Sachs four-way
gas-pressure dampers, pushrod operation; torsion springs; adjustable
anti-roll bar in bending-leaf design; hydraulic power steering with
mechanical pump.
Rear axle:
Double wishbone track control arm configuration;
ZF Sachs four-way gas-pressure dampers, pushrod operation; torsion
springs; adjustable
anti-roll bar. Overall suspension infinitely adjustable for height,
camber, and track.
Two-circuit brake system with front/rear split and balance bar
control; no ABS; six-piston
aluminium monobloc fixed callipers at the front; cross-drilled,
inner-vented carbon brake
discs measuring 380 mm (14.96") in diameter at the front and 355 mm
(13.98") at the rear.
Wheels and tyres
Single-piece light-alloy wheels with central bolts
front 12.5 x 18 on 29/65 18 Michelin slicks
rear 13 x 18 on 31/71 18 Michelin slicks
825 kg (1,709 lb) to A.C.O. regulations
800 kg (1,657 lb) to IMSA regulations
Length 4,650 mm (183.1")
Width 2,000 mm (78.7")
Height 1,068 mm (42.0")
Tank capacity
80-litre (17.6 Imp gal) safety tank with rapid tank filling (LMS/24h
Le Mans)
90-litre (19.8 Imp gal) safety tank with rapid tank filling (ALMS)


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National Electrical Code rules on installing incandescent fixtures in clothes closets
How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn't identify? Here's your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else's work from the safety of your living room or office. Brian, who has a knack for finding shoddy electrical work, did the dirty work and found this mess. Now it's your turn to identify the violation.


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Posted by Ted Schadler on June 6, 2013
The techologist in me loves getting the monthly Web server report from Netcraft.com. Astounding statistics like the number of registered public Web sites (673 million in June, up from 23,000 in 1995) and active Web sites (188 million) put into the context of history shows simply and directly just how penetrating the Internet has become in our lives over the last 18 years.
But I've also been noticing the steady rise of a relatively new open source Web server called nginx (pronounced engine-x) (see the figure below, complements of Netcraft). Nginx is now the number two Web server of active Web sites at 24.3 million sites. For reference, the open source Apache Web server has 101.9 million active sites and Microsoft has 20.9 million. (The numbers always wiggle around a little month to month, so track the trend rather than the monthly changes.)
Figure 1 Netcraft's June 2013 Web Server Report Shows The Steady Rise Of Nginx


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Day 2: Stover Creek to Gooch Mtn
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Hallgrimskirkja is within a 5-minute walk of Stay Apartments Grettisgata while other popular sites like Reykjavik City Hall are within a mile (2 km). This 10-room, 3-star apartment welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves. Located in central Reykjavik, the apartment is also near National Museum of Iceland and Perlan.
The 10 air-conditioned apartments feature kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops. Guests can expect free WiFi and 21-inch TVs. Select Comfort beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, free local calls, and desks.
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A local mainstay since 1916, Stay Apartments Grettisgata offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and express check-in. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out and a garden.
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Stay Apartments Grettisgata features a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Stay Apartments Grettisgata is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 10
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Stay Apartments Grettisgata offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
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Adorable Rabbit Invasion
As a huge animal lover, when I saw this videos headline, I had to click 'play'!
Rabbits are known to multiply quickly and there's proof of that right here! During World War 2, eight bunnies were left on the island Okunoshima, Japan, where they were used to test mustard gas. (Totally not cool! I'll save my animal testing rant for another day…)
So, as you'd imagine, 8 bunnies soon turned into a whole bunch, and now this island is known as Rabbit Island!
Here's an adorable video of a young girl being followed by the rabbits, and they gather around her as she gives them food. It's adorable.


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When CNSNews.com asked Tuesday about the fate of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Omer Ismail, senior advisor to the Enough Project to end genocide, said the international community should speak out for this woman and all of the Sudanese people.
"I think the international community should call for the immediate release of this woman," he said. "And, actually, the immediate release of the entire country – the Sudanese people."
Ismail was part of a panel discussion at the Capitol on the growing violence in Sudan that has resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than a million people.
CNSNews.com asked about Meriam, a 27-year-old who was born to a Muslim father and Ethiopian Orthodox mother. She married Daniel Wani, a Christian and U.S. citizen in 2012. The couple has one son, Martin Wani, and another child due to be born in a matter of weeks.
Meriam and her toddler son were jailed in February, and in March, a judge charged her with apostasy for professing Christianity after being born to a Muslim father and "adultery" for sleeping with her own husband, because Sudan refuses to recognize the marriage of a Muslim woman to a Christian man, according to Morning Star News.
Last week, the court sentenced her to be flogged for adultery and executed for apostasy.
"I think it is important to note that this is part of the intolerance of this government of any dissent whatsoever, and also it's a way of curbing freedoms," Ismail said.
Ismail said this includes freedom of religion. He called on the international community to seek Meriam's release.
"I think the international community should call for the immediate release of this woman, and actually, the immediate release of the entire country – the Sudanese people," Ismail said.
Ismail said the Sudanese government is trying to reinstall Sharia law.
"I believe it's an attempt to show the Sudanese that we can go back to our early days of imposing sharia and cutting off hands, and lashing women and hanging people," Ismail said. "And it's a method of scaring, basically, the public that is demanding more freedom and demanding that the government change.
"So I think the support for this case is not necessarily support for Meriam Yahya alone, but it is support for the whole Sudanese people who are very hungry for freedom," Ismail said.
On May 15, Marie Harf, deputy department spokesperson for the Embassy of the United States Khartoum-Sudan, issued astatement about the case.
"We are deeply disturbed over the sentencing today of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag to death by hanging for apostasy," the statement said. "We are also deeply concerned by the flogging sentence for adultery.
"We understand that the court sentence can be appealed," the statement said. "We continue to call upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion, a right which is enshrined in Sudan's own 2005 Interim Constitution as well as international human rights law.
"We call on the Sudanese legal authorities to approach this case with the compassion that is in keeping with the values of the Sudanese people," the statement said.


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The Prime Minister's heart, other vital organs and skeleton are to be displayed in Mt Wellington tonight.
John Key will open the Life Education Trust's 25th annual conference and be shown the latest technology used by the trust to teach school children.
The trust teaches health and nutrition to 225,000 primary and intermediate school children each year.
Its latest mobile classroom, one of 45 across the country, is equipped with Microsoft Kinect technology, which will replicate the Prime Minister's skeleton and organs as he stands in front of a screen.
"We can strip it down - you can start off with just the skeleton, and go right through the nervous system, you can bring in the body parts, you can examine the brain," said Life Education Trust chief executive John O'Connell.
"You can manipulate the whole thing with a remote control ... you can explore the different parts, go inside the heart and have a look."
Mr O'Connell said he was confident the Prime Minister was in good shape.
"Definitely we're quite sure that there is blue blood running through the veins."
"I guess the interesting one will be when he discovers that he's got red blood as well."
He said the technology would give school children a greater understanding of their bodies and what they need to do to remain healthy.
As the children react and move in the mobile classroom, the "augmented reality" of the images becomes their own skeleton and organs.
They can download the programme and use it as part of their lessons at school.
"Our challenge in remaining relevant is to integrate our programmes into schools' needs and learning outcomes," Mr O'Connell said.
"The whole reason we use mobile classrooms is the chance to grab the imagination of the children. So part of that learning experience is using some of the latest technology to really engage them."
Mr O'Connell said the charity brought its programmes to half of New Zealand primary and intermediate schools annually, but wanted to reach every school student each year.
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This bake element is found on the bottom of the oven.
This part works with the following brands: GE, Hotpoint & KENMORE®.
This part fixes the following symptoms:
First, disconnect the power from the electrical box, not just turn off that oven. specially if you have a double oven. Just turn one off is not enough.I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out slowly about 2 inches to expose the connectors, and then disconnected the two wires by holding the wire (female) connector by one plier and pull the element (male) connector out with another plier. Then, insert the new element connectors, and push the wire back into wall then fasten the element with 2 screws.
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Disconnect the Power to the Oven1. Took out the baking racks2. With a nut driver, removed the two machine screws holding the baking element.3. Pulled the baking element out 3-4 inches and using pliers, removed the wires from the back of the broken element.4. Reattached the wires to the new element and reversed process.
Exactly as you descibe and after disconnecting the two wires from the contacts on the element and taping the two wires to the oven wall so they do not fall back into the hole from where they came was extremly helpful. Also was an opportune time to clean the oven properly prior to installing the new element.Thanks
e.g. First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires...) Then I simply re-connected the replacement element and viola!
After I removed the 2 screws holding the element to the rear wall, I was afraid to pull too hard on the wiring for fear of breaking something. However as I pulled on the connectors, I could see there was some wire that I could pull out through the insulation (maybe 1"). I put a clamp on each wire for fear it might slip back inside. I then disconnected the clips and reconnected to the replacement element, pushed the wiring & clips back, and replaced the 2 screws. I am a DIY guy, but 76 years old, and convinced anyone could do this.
Turned off breaker to oven at breaker box. Removed the 2 screws. Gently pulled the heating element out enough to remove the 2 wires. Connected the 2 wires to the new element. Pushed connecdted ends back into hole and replaced and tightened 2 screws. Turned breaker back on, tested oven, and it worked.
Loosen the screws to the bake element. Carefully pull out old element until wires are exposed. Pop off the clips from wires to heating element (leaving clips on the wires). Attach clips to new heating element. Screw back into place. Piece of cake!
Really simple. shut off breakers. checked the breakers were off. then checked again (this is 220V power to the element).Undid the 2 nuts holding the old element in place. Pulled out the element into the oven space an inch or two.Used pliers to pull the contacts out from the old element (not by the wires folks). reversed the process and I was done!
Simple job. Disconnected the power to the oven, removed the two screws holding the old lower element, pulled it out and disconnected the two electrical wires. Installed the new one by simply reversing the removal process. Very impressed with PartSelect on price and delivery. My local repair company wanted to charge me twice the price and a part delivery time three times longer. Will definitely use PS in future
basically unscrew two screws, unplug, plug new one in and screw the screws back in.
First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires. I plugged in the new element and proceeded to clean the oven which is what I was doing when the problem occured.
had to drill new holes
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For about two years now I have been subscribed to Groupon, the hugely popular service that in essence spams you 90 times a day with so called "deals". Until now I have never actually bought any of the deals. Call me crazy but I haven't really needed pedicures from fish, or all-inclusive holidays that seem to cost more than if I were to purchase them on my own with some good research. However, just as I was about to cancel the "service" I got a gem of a deal from them; a meal for two at one of the best restaurants, apparently, in London, Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge. RIGHT in Knightsbridge. This beautiful restaurant is directly across the street from Harrods. Well, not directly across the street, take it easy Google Map junkies, it's about 200 yards past it. But you can see it from the restaurant.
The restaurant itself is magical inside. It really looks the part. There are gold decorations adorning every wall and everything has the Mamounia logo embroidered, or carved into all the surfaces. It must of cost a fortune to decorate it. But it's well worth it. It was a bitterly cold day in London and even though we were sitting at the furthest table from the window, except for the upstairs tables which were closed until dinner, we nearly lost our lives due to frost bite. However, we were saved less than an hour later when our scrumptious Tagines arrived and warmed our bellies. But I'm jumping the gun.
The menu at Mamounia is a vast, complex beast with many items on it that none of us had ever heard of. I loved it. Far too often I'm staring at a menu with all the usual suspects: Pork Belly, Filet of Steak and the not very sexy, Roast Chicken. After fumbling around like amateurs for what seemed like an hour we finally ordered. My Kibbeh, which is Deep Fried Wheat, Stuffed with Lamb, Onion and Pine Nuts was sensational. Simple, clean and very flavorful. The great part about these types of foods is that they're great for sharing. We had several starters on the table including: Fattouch, which is Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red and Green Peppers, Sliced Radish, Mint Leaves, Mixed with Toasted Lebanese Bread with Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing. We also had Bourek, a very delicate Filo Pastry Casing Stuffed with Vegetables and a Mango Salad, with Pomegranate Seeds, Red Onion, Coriander, Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing. All were incredibly fresh, vibrant and bursting with flavor.
But it was the main courses that really got me excited. Just thinking about them makes me want to hop on the Southern Railway service to Victoria Station and endure that long walk through Sloan Square, Sloan Street and onto Brompton Road. We had: Chicken Tagine with Chicken Leg and Breast with Potatoes, Preserved Lemon and Olives... OMG! A Lamb Tagine with Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Served with Prunes, Apricots and Almonds... Drool, Drool, Groan, Groan. And a Lamb Meshwegeh, which is Skewered Medallions of Lamb, Grilled with Baby Onions Marinated with Olive Oil and Lightly Seasoned.
I'm sad to say that this was the first time I'd had that many dishes from those regions. That is, Lebanon and Morocco. I have made numerous Tagines and various other Moroccan dishes, but never had I had the pleasure of trying that many all in one place.
Needless to say, I loved every dish we had at Mamounia. However, without the Groupon discount I'm not sure how many times I'll return. Mains were £19.50 and starters were between £6.50 and £7. It's certainly not the most expensive restaurant in the world but expect to pay at least £30 per person when all is said and done. With the Groupon discount we ended up spending less than £15 a head. Add on some drinks, couscous and rice and it was a bit more. Well worth what we paid, but I'd have to really think about it again to spend £19.50 on something I can very easily make at home.
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I think if people actually study the scores they will see how it added up. So people are saying that 8 of 9 judges are way off in their judging of the PCS scores and the GOE scores? 8 of 9 judges are favouring a Canadian over an American or Japanese. This would not happen.
Chan actually got downgraded on one of his combos but really picked up his scores on spins and footwork . And let us not forget he did land a quad. So lets all study the marks and then comment. Maybe the system is at fault.


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Mechanism of Action
Tranexamic acid is a synthetic lysine amino acid derivative, which diminishes the dissolution of hemostatic fibrin by plasmin. In the presence of tranexamic acid, the lysine receptor binding sites of plasmin for fibrin are occupied, preventing binding to fibrin monomers, thus preserving and stabilizing fibrin's matrix structure.
The antifibrinolytic effects of tranexamic acid are mediated by reversible interactions at multiple binding sites within plasminogen. Native human plasminogen contains 4 to 5 lysine binding sites with low affinity for tranexamic acid (K d = 750 μmol/L) and 1 with high affinity (Kd = 1.1 μmol/L). The high affinity lysine site of plasminogen is involved in its binding to fibrin. Saturation of the high affinity binding site with tranexamic acid displaces plasminogen from the surface of fibrin. Although plasmin may be formed by conformational changes in plasminogen, binding to and dissolution of the fibrin matrix is inhibited.
Tranexamic acid, at in vitro concentrations of 25 - 100 M, reduces by 20 - 60% the maximal rate of plasmin lysis of fibrin catalyzed by tissue plasminogen activator (tPA).
Elevated concentrations of endometrial, uterine, and menstrual blood tPA are observed in women with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) compared to women with normal menstrual blood loss. The effect of tranexamic acid on lowering endometrial tPA activity and menstrual fluid fibrinolysis is observed in women with HMB receiving tranexamic acid total oral doses of 2-3 g/day for 5 days.
In healthy subjects, tranexamic acid at blood concentrations less than 10 mg/mL has no effect on the platelet count, the coagulation time or various coagulation factors in whole blood or citrated blood. Tranexamic acid, however, at blood concentrations of 1 and 10 mg/mL prolongs the thrombin time.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
The effect of LYSTEDA on QT interval was evaluated in a randomized, single-dose, 4-way crossover study in 48 healthy females aged 18 to 49 years. Subjects received (1) LYSTEDA 1300 mg (two 650 mg tablets), (2) LYSTEDA 3900 mg (six 650 mg tablets; three times the recommended single dose), (3) moxifloxacin 400 mg, and (4) placebo. There was no significant increase in the corrected QT interval at any time up to 24 hours after the administration of either dose of LYSTEDA. Moxifloxacin, the active control, was associated with a maximum 14.11 msec mean increase in corrected QT interval (moxifloxacin – placebo) at 3 hours after administration.
After a single oral administration of two 650 mg tablets of LYSTEDA, the peak plasma concentration (Cmax ) occurred at approximately 3 hours (Tmax ). The absolute bioavailability of LYSTEDA in women aged 18-49 is approximately 45%. Following multiple oral doses (two 650 mg tablets three times daily) administration of LYSTEDA for 5 days, the mean C max increased by approximately 19% and the mean area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) remained unchanged, compared to a single oral dose administration (two 650 mg tablets). Plasma concentrations reached steady state at the 5th dose of LYSTEDA on Day 2.
The mean plasma pharmacokinetic parameters of tranexamic acid determined in 19 healthy women following a single (two 650 mg tablets) and multiple (two 650 mg tablets three times daily for 5 days) oral dose of LYSTEDA are shown in Table 3.
Table 3: Mean (CV%) Pharmacokinetic Parameters
Following a Single (two 650 mg tablets) and Multiple Oral Dose (two 650 mg
tablets three time daily for 5 days) Administration of LYSTEDA in 19 Healthy
Women under Fasting Conditions
|Arithmetic Mean (CV%)
|Single dose
|Multiple dose
|Cmax (mcg/mL)
|13.83 (32.14)
|16.41 (26.19)
|AUCtldc (mcg•h/mL)
|77.96 (31.14)
|77.67a (29.39)
|AUCinf (mcg•h/mL)
|80.19 (30.43)
|Tmax (h)b
|2.5 (1 – 5)
|2.5 (2 – 3.5)
|t½ (h)
|11.08 (16.94)
|Cmax = maximum concentration
AUCtldc = area under the drug concentration curve from time 0 to time of last determinable concentration
AUCinf = area under the drug concentration curve from time 0 to infinity
Tmax = time to maximum concentration
t½ = terminal elimination half-life
aAUC0-tau (mcg·h/mL) = area under the drug concentration curve from time 0 to 8 hours
bData presented as median (range)
Effect of food: LYSTEDA may be administered without regard to meals. A single dose administration (two 650 mg tablets) of LYSTEDA with food increased both Cmax and AUC by 7% and 16%, respectively.
Tranexamic acid is 3% bound to plasma proteins with no apparent binding to albumin. Tranexamic acid is distributed with an initial volume of distribution of 0.18 L/kg and steady-state apparent volume of distribution of 0.39 L/kg.
Tranexamic acid crosses the placenta. The concentration in cord blood after an intravenous injection of 10 mg/kg to pregnant women is about 30 mg/L, as high as in the maternal blood.
Tranexamic acid concentration in cerebrospinal fluid is about one tenth of the plasma concentration.
The drug passes into the aqueous humor of the eye achieving a concentration of approximately one tenth of plasma concentrations.
A small fraction of the tranexamic acid is metabolized.
Tranexamic acid is eliminated by urinary excretion primarily via glomerular filtration with more than 95% of the dose excreted unchanged. Excretion of tranexamic acid is about 90% at 24 hours after intravenous administration of 10 mg/kg. Most elimination post intravenous administration occurred during the first 10 hours, giving an apparent elimination half-life of approximately 2 hours. The mean terminal half-life of LYSTEDA is approximately 11 hours. Plasma clearance of tranexamic acid is 110-116 mL/min.
Specific Populations
Pregnancy (Category B)
LYSTEDA is not indicated for use in pregnant women. Tranexamic acid is known to cross the placenta and appears in cord blood at concentrations approximately equal to maternal concentration. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women [see Use In Specific Populations].
Nursing Mothers
Tranexamic acid is present in the mother's milk at a concentration of about one hundredth of the corresponding serum concentrations. LYSTEDA should be used during lactation only if clearly needed [see Use in Specific Populations].
Pediatric Use
LYSTEDA is indicated for women of reproductive age and is not intended for use in premenarcheal girls. In a randomized, single dose, two-way crossover study of two dose levels (650 mg and 1,300 mg [two 650 mg tablets]), pharmacokinetics of tranexamic acid was evaluated in 20 female adolescents (12 to 16 years of age) with heavy menstrual bleeding. The Cmax and AUC values after a single oral dose of 650 mg in the adolescent females were 32 – 36% less than those after a single oral dose of 1,300 mg in the adolescent females. The Cmax and AUC values after a single oral dose of 1300 mg in the adolescent females were 20 – 25% less than those in the adult females given the same dose in a separate study. [See Use In Specific Populations]
Geriatric Use
LYSTEDA is indicated for women of reproductive age and is not intended for use by postmenopausal women.
Renal Impairment
The effect of renal impairment on the disposition of LYSTEDA has not been evaluated. Urinary excretion following a single intravenous injection of tranexamic acid declines as renal function decreases. Following a single 10 mg/kg intravenous injection of tranexamic acid in 28 patients, the 24-hour urinary fractions of tranexamic acid with serum creatinine concentrations 1.4 – 2.8, 2.8 – 5.7, and greater than 5.7 mg/dL were 51, 39, and 19%, respectively. The 24-hour tranexamic acid plasma concentrations for these patients demonstrated a direct relationship to the degree of renal impairment. Therefore, dose adjustment is needed in patients with renal impairment [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
Hepatic Impairment
The effect of hepatic impairment on the disposition of LYSTEDA has not been evaluated. One percent and 0.5 percent of an oral dose are excreted as a dicarboxylic acid and acetylated metabolite, respectively. Because only a small fraction of the drug is metabolized, no dose adjustment is needed in patients with hepatic impairment.
Drug Interactions
No drug-drug interaction studies were conducted with LYSTEDA.
Hormonal Contraceptives
Because LYSTEDA is antifibrinolytic, concomitant use of hormonal contraception and LYSTEDA may further exacerbate the increased thrombotic risk associated with combination hormonal contraceptives. For this reason, concomitant use of LYSTEDA with combination hormonal contraceptives is contraindicated [see CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and DRUG INTERACTIONS].
Factor IX Complex Concentrates or Anti-inhibitor Coagulant Concentrates
LYSTEDA is not recommended in patients taking either Factor IX complex concentrates or anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates because the risk of thrombosis may be increased [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and DRUG INTERACTIONS].
Tissue Plasminogen Activators
Concomitant therapy with tissue plasminogen activators may decrease the efficacy of both LYSTEDA and tissue plasminogen activators. Therefore, exercise caution if a patient taking LYSTEDA therapy requires tissue plasminogen activators [see DRUG INTERACTIONS].
All-Trans Retinoic Acid (Oral Tretinoin)
In a study involving 28 patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia who were given either orally administered all-trans retinoic acid plus intravenously administered tranexamic acid, all-trans retinoic acid plus chemotherapy, or all-trans retinoic acid plus tranexamic acid plus chemotherapy, all 4 patients who were given all-trans retinoic acid plus tranexamic acid died, with 3 of the 4 deaths due to thrombotic complications. It appears that the procoagulant effect of all-trans retinoic acid may be exacerbated by concomitant use of tranexamic acid. Therefore, exercise caution when prescribing LYSTEDA to patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia taking all-trans retinoic acid [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and DRUG INTERACTIONS].
Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology
Ocular Effects
In a 9-month toxicology study, dogs were administered tranexamic acid in food at doses of 0, 200, 600, or 1200 mg/kg/day. These doses are approximately 2, 5, and 6 times, respectively, the recommended human oral dose of 3900 mg/day based on AUC. At 6 times the human dose, some dogs developed reversible reddening and gelatinous discharge from the eyes. Ophthalmologic examination revealed reversible changes in the nictitating membrane/conjunctiva. In some female dogs, the presence of inflammatory exudate over the bulbar conjunctival mucosa was observed. Histopathological examinations did not reveal any retinal alteration. No adverse effects were observed at 5 times the human dose.
In other studies, focal areas of retinal degeneration were observed in cats, dogs and rats following oral or intravenous tranexamic acid doses at 6-40 times the recommended usual human dose based on mg/m² (actual animal doses between 250-1600 mg/kg/day).
Clinical Studies
The efficacy and safety of LYSTEDA in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) was demonstrated in one 3-cycle treatment and one 6-cycle treatment, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. In these studies, HMB was defined as an average menstrual blood loss of ≥ 80 mL as assessed by alkaline hematin analysis of collected sanitary products over two baseline menstrual cycles. Subjects were 18 to 49 years of age with a mean age of approximately 40 years, had cyclic menses every 21-35 days, and a BMI of approximately 32 kg/m² . On average, subjects had an HMB history of approximately 10 years and 40% had fibroids as determined by transvaginal ultrasound. Approximately 70% were Caucasian, 25% were Black, and 5% were Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, or Other. Seven percent (7%) of all subjects were of Hispanic origin.
In these studies, the primary outcome measure was menstrual blood loss (MBL), measured using the alkaline hematin method. The endpoint was change from baseline in MBL, calculated by subtracting the mean MBL during treatment from the mean pretreatment MBL.
The key secondary outcome measures were based on specific questions concerning limitations in social or leisure activities (LSLA) and limitations in physical activities (LPA). Large stains (soiling beyond the undergarment) were also included as a key secondary outcome measure.
Three-Cycle Treatment Study
This study compared the effects of two doses of LYSTEDA (1950 mg and 3900 mg given daily for up to 5 days during each menstrual period) versus placebo on MBL over a 3-cycle treatment duration. Of the 294 evaluable subjects, 115 LYSTEDA 1950 mg/day subjects, 112 LYSTEDA 3900 mg/day subjects and 67 placebo subjects took at least one dose of study drug and had post-treatment data available.
Results are shown in Table 4. MBL was statistically significantly reduced in patients treated with 3900 mg/day LYSTEDA compared to placebo. Study success also required achieving a reduction in MBL that was determined to be clinically meaningful to the subjects. The 1950 mg/day LYSTEDA dose did not meet the criteria for success.
Table 4: Mean Reduction from Baseline in MBL
|Treatment Arm
|Baseline Mean MBL (mL)
|Least Squares Mean Reduction in MBL (mL)
|Percent Reduction in MBL
|LYSTEDA 3900 mg/day
|LYSTEDA 1950 mg/day
|*p < 0.001 versus placebo
LYSTEDA also statistically significantly reduced limitations on social, leisure, and physical activities in the 3900 mg/day dose group compared to placebo (see Table 5). No statistically significant treatment difference was observed in response rates on the number of large stains.
Table 5: Secondary Outcomes
in 3-Cycle Study
|Outcome Measure
|Baseline Mean a
|Least Squares Mean Reduction b
|Social and Leisure Activities
|3900 mg/day LYSTEDA
|Physical Activities
|3900 mg/day LYSTEDA
|Responders d
|Reduction in Large Stains
|3900 mg/day LYSTEDA
|aResponse categories: 1=not at all limited;
2=slightly limited; 3=moderately limited; 4=quite a bit limited; 5=extremely limited
bPositive means reflect an improvement from baseline.
cp-value < 0.05 versus placebo
cResponders are defined as subjects who experienced a reduction from baseline in frequency of large stains.
eNon-significant difference versus placebo
Six-Cycle Treatment Study
This study compared the effects of LYSTEDA 3900 mg/day given daily for up to 5 days during each menstrual period versus placebo on MBL over a 6-cycle treatment duration. Of the 187 evaluable subjects, 115 LYSTEDA subjects and 72 placebo subjects took at least one dose of study drug and had post-treatment data available.
Results are shown in Table 6. MBL was statistically significantly reduced in patients treated with 3900 mg/day LYSTEDA compared to placebo. Study success also required achieving a reduction in MBL that was determined to be clinically meaningful to the subjects.
Table 6: Mean Reduction from Baseline in MBL
|Treatment Arm
|Baseline Mean MBL (mL)
|Least Squares Mean Reduction in MBL (mL)
|Percent Reduction in MBL
|LYSTEDA 3900 mg/day
|* p < 0.001 versus placebo
Limitations on social, leisure, and physical activities were also statistically significantly reduced in the LYSTEDA group compared to placebo (see Table 7). No statistically significant treatment difference was observed in response rates on the number of large stains.
Table 7: Secondary Outcomes
in 6-Cycle Study
|Outcome Measure
|Baseline Mean a
|Least Squares Mean Reduction b
|Social and Leisure Activities
|3900 mg/day LYSTEDA
|Physical Activities
|3900 mg/day LYSTEDA
|Responders d
|Reduction in Large Stains
|3900 mg/day LYSTEDA
|aResponse categories: 1=not at all limited;
2=slightly limited; 3=moderately limited; 4=quite a bit limited; 5=extremely limited
bPositive means reflect an improvement from baseline
cp-value < 0.05 versus placebo
dResponders are defined as subjects who experienced a reduction from baseline in frequency of large stains
eNon-significant difference versus placebo
MBL Results over Time
The efficacy of LYSTEDA 3900 mg/day over 3 menstrual cycles and over 6 menstrual cycles was demonstrated versus placebo in the double-blind, placebo-controlled efficacy studies (see Figure 1). The change in MBL from baseline was similar across all post-baseline treatment cycles.
Figure 1: MBL Levels over Duration of Therapy
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The pharmacologic actions of Miacalcin injection suggest that hypocalcemic tetany could occur in overdose. Therefore, provisions for parenteral administration of calcium should be available for the treatment of overdose.
A dose of calcitonin-salmon l000 International Units subcutaneously may produce nausea and vomiting. Doses of 32 International Units per kg per day for 1–2 days demonstrate no other adverse effects. Data on chronic high-dose administration are insufficient to assess toxicity.
Hypersensitivity to calcitonin-salmon or any of the excipients. Reactions have included anaphylaxis with death, bronchospasm, and swelling of the tongue or throat [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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Stuck working for the man
"I'm off the wall like Michael Jackson, these other niggas is like Tito. Shout-out to Randy." – Jay-Z
The other day, I got so bored that I actually watched a bit of MTV Cribs. It may have also been the case that I was too drunk to move myself from my sofa unless I really, really had to piss, but I can't remember.
At any rate, they had that guy DJ Unk on there. I don't think he's been around for a year yet, but it could be the case that you've already forgotten him.
Earlier this year, he had a pretty big hit with that song "Walk It Out." I don't know if he actually sold very many albums, but that shit was on the radio (out here in the sticks) 24/7, as is often the case with awful rap music.
At the time, he was being put forth as one of the key factors in the rise of Koch Records, along with Jim Jones. Of course Jim Jones has since signed a supposedly fairly substantial deal with Rick Rubin over at Columbia. But I'm not sure if Unk is destined to leave the Koch fold, because, to be honest with you, I'm not even sure what he does. Perhaps Noz could fill us in.
This guy's crib wasn't impressive in the sense that it was genuinely impressive, like one of these athletes or something. I'm not even sure if it was nicer than the house I grew up in. But it was fairly impressive in the sense that, like I said, I'm not sure what the fuck this guy does.
His name is DJ Unk, but there isn't any scratching in his record, is there? Maybe the main function of DJs in the South is to think up dance steps. Is there a connection to be drawn between today's southern rap and the country line dancing phenomenon from the early '90s? Hmm…
At that moment, it occurred to me: how bad off can hip-hop be business-wise when every bum who's ever had a song on the radio lives in a much nicer house than I'll ever live in again in life, unless I end up having to move back in with my parents?
The reason I bring this up is because I was reading last night. A lot of these rock groups are just saying fuck it and giving their shit away for free, as if they were Roosevelt Franklin.
I'm sure you fruits have heard that Radiohead is offering their new album In Rainbows for download for whatever you feel is appropriate. I'm not sure if there's an option for, "I don't feel it's appropriate for me to be paying for music at all, given my financial situation." If there isn't, I may just have to steal it the old-fashioned way.
Similarly Trent Reznor has been pissed for some time now that his CDs cost so much money, so he's been going around telling kids at his show to just steal his shit. So his label got pissed and dropped him like a bad habit. Or was it vice versa? At any rate, he's done with this working for a major label bullshit.
Between this and the RIAA suing single mothers (read unscrupulous whores) for the amount of money DJ Unk paid for his house, many are suggesting this may be the beginning of the end (for real this time) for the recording industry, but I wonder if such a move would be as feasible for a rapper.
Of course if you're Papoose or somebody, and a major label has no use for you anyway, you might as well give your shit away. But what about a group with an actual significant following? Presumably, groups like Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead plan to get paid anyway, from touring. But you know how rappers can't perform live without running the risk of Saigon showing up and beating everyone up.
Fortunately, like I said, I'm not buying for a minute that the situation in hip-hop is really that dire any time a bum like DJ Unk can go from being entirely unheard of to having a house with not one, but two barbecue grills (something I've often dreamed of myself) in the space of like six months.