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- Call to extend fee to emergency departments
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I've got a lot of advice about resolutions. This will be my 57th New Year's Eve and I'll admit, resolutions, I've had a few. But then again, too few to mention.
Not sure that some special astronomical hoohah should have an effect on my behaviour. And it doesn't.
But this special quiet time, this lull between say, December 20 and January 26, does seem to be having some effect on our friends in government. And I use that word friends to mean people who should be looking out for us because we elected them to do that.
On Christmas Eve, or that's what it felt like, I read that the Abbott government had agreed to a $200 rise in my private health care premiums. Sure, that's just $8 a fortnight which my brand new pay rise will cover easily, so I can't complain. My health fund does a good job of paying around one-fifth of the cost of my new glasses (dammit, how long will it actually take me to get used to multifocals?).
And of course, that private health cover is on top of the excessive gap payments to specialists everywhere (averaging 60 bucks but made to seem lower because many paediatricians bulk bill and for many specialists, it is much, much higher). How can cataract surgery cost five grand on top of Medicare and my private health fund, I'd like to know?
But far more serious than the increase in private health cover to a middle-class woman with a fulltime job is the insanity of the proposed co-payment for visits to your GP.
The fee for me looks small. It's around $6 although no one has come out of the troll cave with an exact figure. The proposal was part of the submission by the Australian Centre for Health Research to the federal government's Commission of Audit. Let's make it clear where ACHR comes from. It was established in 2005 to provide ''thought leadership on healthcare and policy'' and has, as its chairman, Alan Castleman, former chairman of Australian Unity. I never think of private health funds as having the best interests of patients at heart. They are businesses, designed to make money, not designed to protect their customers.
The proposal has provoked the usual round of groups lining up against each other - and I'm all for robust discussion. But here's the thing, co-payments may just be five or six bucks to some of us, but they can also be a reason not to seek medical advice.
I wonder what it would have been like for my own children. Would I have avoided going to the GP when one of my kids developed meningitis? Would I have avoided going back to the GP when my pap smears revealed inconsistencies? Would I have turned to emergency wards instead of GPs?
My recollection of those years when the kids were very young was that money was tight. Not ''can't have a holiday'' kind of tight, but ''very late paying bills'' tight. I'm pretty confident we were late paying our mortgage one time because the money just wasn't there. I also recall that there were weeks when I was at the doctors every day with sick kids. I'd sit in the doctor's waiting room sobbing I was so worried.
Lesley Russell, senior research fellow at ANU in the College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, is an expert on health care reform and the impact of cost on patients' compliance with treatment and medication regimes. She has just one word for any proposed co-payment. Ridiculous.
Russell says that there is no evidence to say co-payments reduce inappropriate use of medical services, any more than they reduce appropriate use of medical services. She also says that there is much data to show that the lower the co-payment, the higher the compliance with medical treatment.
Which is the whole point really. What would co-payments do? They'd flood our already overburdened emergency rooms. Unless Terry Barnes's genius extra idea is implemented. Barnes was the author of the ACHR report and on Monday he told ABC News Breakfast that there was a way to ensure that didn't happen.
''In terms of emergency departments, I think the simple way to deal with it is to allow the states to charge a matching co-payment for people who do go to an emergency department.''
I wonder what the emergency ward staff would have done when I turned up with my young son, covered in welts, throat swelling after a reaction to penicillin? Would they have waited for me to go to the ATM to get my six bucks before treating him?
The government has refused to say it won't implement co-payments - but that may have an even bigger impact on the nation that at first imagined.
I read that the level of absenteeism has increased dramatically in the federal public service. I'm guessing that public servants used to go to work thinking they would serve the people. It must be hard to drag yourself to work if you find yourself serving an enemy of the people instead.
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Middle English enbiben to absorb, cause to absorb, from Latin imbibere to drink in, absorb, from in- + bibere to drink — more at potable
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I know there's no such thing as a best - it's all opinion. I know that. I write these posts and offer my opinion (note to any Rock listeners still reading: they're blog-posts/opinion pieces, not "articles", not "news stories") and then you offer yours. A snappy title helps give away what the blog for the day will be about.
Today's post features my thoughts on one of the country's best songwriters - and I think it would be fair to say one of the more underrated.
The names that are likely to come up are Tim Finn and Neil Finn and Dave Dobbyn. There'll be Shayne Carter too; maybe Martin Phillipps. There's David Kilgour and Don McGlashan and Graeme Downes. There are two other Graemes I can think of who could figure on a list of the greats too.
And of course that's just the icing on the icing. We haven't even got to the icing on the cake yet.
Tell me (once again) I have no/bad/poor taste. Tell me (once again) I don't know what I'm talking about. Tell me once again I should stop writing these posts and that Stuff.co.nz should employ you - someone who considers correct spelling/punctuation optional. But you know what, I'm convinced that one of the country's greatest songwriters, on the day maybe my favourite, is Jordan Luck.
Luck is the lead singer/songwriter for The Exponents. They used to be called The Dance Exponents.
You might think of them as the band that refused to die; that launched two dozen reunion New Year's Eve gigs on provincial beaches; that indirectly birthed the feelers (that's if you're particularly cruel); that launched a thousand "Shazzas" screaming out lyrics to all of those question-mark songs: Why Does Love Do This to Me? - Who Loves Who the Most? - Whatever Happened to Tracy?
And sure, with the re-brand to The Exponents and the release of 1992's Something Beginning with C there is some truth to those charges: The Exponents did become (almost) all of that.
But there were still some great pop songs. And before that, back in the Dance Exponents daze, Luck had his finger on the pulse. The Dance Exponents weren't just pub-rock (not that there's anything wrong with the best, er, exponents of that). They were new romantic, they were post-punk, they were up with what was happening.
But as Luck would have it, the band created a New Zealand identity in the songs. We think of the hits - so it's all those songs I've just mentioned and from the earlier days, Victoria and I'll Say Goodbye (Even Though I'm Blue). But there are so many other great examples of a band somewhat ahead of its time.
I'd be giving the bands that win the NZ music awards these days a copy of Once Bitten, Twice Bitten - let them have a listen to Airway Spies and Your Best Friend Loves Me Too. Let them understand Know Your Own Heart and Greater Hopes Greater Expectations. Get them to attempt to process what seems so effortless with All I Can Do, Sex and Agriculture and Christchurch (In Cashel St, I Wait).
In fact a copy of debut album, Prayers Be Answered might be the ticket. What a ripper. It holds up too, song-wise.
And I have no shame in saying that a lot of the later Exponents material catered to its market very well - there are still some great songs, not only on Something Beginning With C but also on 1994's Grassy Knoll. Oily riffs, anthemic choruses, something slippery and elusive to start - and then something to latch on to.
It's become easy to look at Jordan Luck The Rock Star - but Jordan Luck The Front Man/Jordan Luck The Songwriter was important in establishing a vestige of our culture, musically. It may have morphed into the ugly side - but assessing the songs, rather than the baggage, these are lean, sharp pop-rock ditties. They're full of what you need in a good song: hooks.
The Dance Exponents pushed new ideas, kept up with overseas trends, forged an identity for themselves - no mean feat/s.
For that I'm calling Jordan Luck New Zealand's Best Songwriter. Of course I like a lot of the material by everyone else I named and loads of other talented songwriters. And of course, even though I've just said that, you'll ridicule me for my choice, for stating my opinion.
Who's with me? And just on the very slight off-chance that you're not 100 per cent behind me here - who would you nominate instead as New Zealand's best/most underrated songwriter?
And here's one more great Dance Exponents song
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I saw The Exponents at San Fran a few years back. The crowd was really in to it, the band was really into it, and I had a good position at the front (after some tall guys let us go in front of them, bless).
Lots of good songs, and I heard all of the ones that I wanted.
As for best songwriter, meh I don't know enough about these things to pass judgement.
Absolutely agree.... Airways Spies is one of the all time greats...."Once Bitten Twice Bitten" has been stolen from me 4 times.... must be good!
You think! I personally think The Dance Exponents are overrated! I will admit that they wrote good pop songs catchy to some but that's not saying they're the best songwriters well Jordan!! I think there is a hell of a lot more better songwriters; but he is different from all other "kiwi" writers i will admit and isn't all about kiwiana as most of the older writers are! Dave Dobyn makes me sick and if i was to pick one from the above selection i would go for Jordan Luck. If i was to pick any kiwi songwriters however it would be Edward Knowles of the Checks! Post-punk? Damn straight these guys have no punk veins in their music at all!
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Finn Andrews from The Veils is a brilliant songwriter
Jordon Luck is a deadset legend. The only name I'd want to chuck in the mix would be Jon Toogood, Shihad have been around for over 20 years now and have crossed over so many rock genres in that time. Toogood's songwriting has been pretty solid throughout. From Industrial metal to Pop rock and stadium anthem rock, Shihad have a pretty amazing array of tunes.
I'm with you on this one. I grew up listening to "Prayers Be Answered", and the follow up "Expectations", not to mention "Amplifier" and "Live At Mainstreet". They were all magic. i have lost count of the times i have seen them live. But the songs are up there with anything by any of those others you have mentioned. You could also have included "La La Lulu", "Like She Said", "The Summer You Never Meant", "Do You Feel Love" etc. I had this crazy, surreal moment at the "Band Together" concert last year, when i was up near the front with my daughter on my shoulders, and looked up to see the huge smile on her face as she was singing along with the songs. That's when i realised these songs may just stick around for a lot longer than i ever thought as a 15 year old at the Christchurch Town Hall jumping around to "Airway Spies".
I've always been a huge Jordan Luck fan and have followed them right from their early days as Dance Exponenets. Can't remember how many times I've seen them live but they've always been great !! I agree that Jordan Luck has been undervalued as a songwriter, he's very gifted.
Simon: It's rare I'll read one of your pieces and agree with you, but here I do. Jordan Luck has written the most widely relatable songs in New Zealand history.
Blah blah blah, you're wrong. Blah blah blah Head like a hole. Blah blah blah, I should work for Stuff.co.nz. Blah blah blah.
...for what its worth, I totally agree. Though I would put Jordan Luck on par with the Finn brothers and Don McGlashan
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Officials Offer Carbon Monoxide Safety Advice
After an incident of carbon monoxide at an Atlanta school Monday, state officials are issuing reminders about the invisible, odorless gas.
State Fire Marshal Dwayne Garriss said for those using fuel-fired appliances and heaters, there are some important safety tips to keep in mind.
"If you have any kind of (fuel-fired) appliance indoors, you want to make sure it is vented and maintained properly," said Garriss. "If you are using something that is gas-fired, it needs to be a nice, clean, blue flame, not orange or yellow that usually shows that you have improper combustion."
State officials do say that a small amount of yellow or orange in the flame of a gas appliance is normal.
Other tips include never operating gasoline-powered engines, such as automobiles and lawn mowers, or kerosene heaters, in a confined space. In addition, officials say if using a kerosene heater inside the house, open a nearby window a few inches and never use unvented fuel-fired space heaters in sleeping areas.
Also, officials say to never burn charcoal indoors or in a confined space and make sure there is proper ventilation when using a fireplace or wood stove.
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I'm new to this/fourm. I have 2012 Road King. Cataltic converter and heat is over the top, especially in Florida summer.
HD shop is telling me in order to change headers they recommend: Kit, SE Stage 1 a/c 50MM ($140), KIT-EF1 Super Tuner, Scream ($460) and True Dual Head Pipe ($519) with labor of 7 hours ($560).
I don't mind spending when necessary but this seems HIGH. I see on the Forum "Fuel Moto Headers", are any better. I'm looking for recommendations, suggestions to do a good job, reduce the heat and make the bike sound. I have rehinheart slip ons exhaust.
just take your header pipe off and drill it out, very easy to do and cheap.get a 1 inch paddle bit 16 inchs long and hang on to the drill takes about an half hour to do.gotta pull your o2 sensors out also but no big deal.much cooler running bike.don't let anyone tell you you can't get it all out i have done this on 4 different bikes with good results.ido'nt know why anyone would cut and reweld when you don't have to.
Will there be a big difference in the fuel moto head pipe over removing the CAT from stock head pipe ??
Dont even have to take it off the bike.
I've thought about this with a long electricians bit thats made for wood.
I have several up to 1".
Dont know how solid the cat element is.
If done this way its not going to be perfectly clean inside the can but I would thing a big bit would clean out enough (done in several places) to make a huge difference.
Exhaust gas will find the route of least resistance.
After the mini-gut start the engine and it will blow out the debris before you remount the slip-ons
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14 comments:
- blueviolet said...
I think family should always come first, but maybe you could just go on hiatus for a while. You'll be missed!
- October 17, 2011 at 5:35 AM
- Debby@Just Breathe said...
Michelle, I am going to miss you.
((HUGS)) If there is anything you need please let me know. I will keep you in my prayers.
- October 17, 2011 at 2:29 PM
- Stephani said...
Michelle you will be missed. I hope this is a temporary abscence and that you will be back at it some date in the future!
- October 17, 2011 at 5:11 PM
- Donna @ The House on the Corner said...
Maybe not good bye - but good bye for now :-)
I've been struggling lately also - trying to find the balance ~ but know that we'll miss you!
- October 19, 2011 at 3:57 PM
- Amy said...
I will miss you Michelle... Feel free to stop by when you can.. If you need anything please e-mail me..
- November 1, 2011 at 1:48 PM
- Angelia Sims Hardy said...
You ARE missed! Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and wishing you lots of blessings and love.
- November 2, 2011 at 3:15 PM
- Cindy Bultema said...
Dear Michelle ~
I totally understand! Please keep in touch as you can. May God bless you and your family!
In Him,
Cindy :)
- January 9, 2012 at 8:31 PM
- Penelope (NYC Mom Blogger) said...
It's wonderful that you are putting your family first!
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- February 6, 2012 at 6:55 PM
- Cecelia Dowdy said...
Yes, family should always come first. You know, you can still continue your blog at a later date when things slow down a bit. I hope you have a blessed day.
- March 2, 2012 at 6:30 AM
- Michelle said...
Thank you for the continued support.
At this time I'm not sure if/when I'll continue blogging.
May God Bless You!
- March 2, 2012 at 7:01 AM
- A Defined Life said...
Michelle, I don't even know if you'll get this. I was just checking in to see if you had made it back to blogging. I took a couple of months off and am back now. I hope you are doing well and wish you the best. Hope to "see" you again!
- December 13, 2012 at 1:14 PM
- Michelle said...
Thank you for stopping by.
We are well. Hope the same for you.
This is just not the season for me to be blogging.
Wishing you and yours a very Merry CHRISTmas
- December 13, 2012 at 3:56 PM
- Alexis AKA MOM said...
Thanks for stopping by to say you're coming back to blogging. Can't wait to read :)
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- Michelle said...
Thanks Alexis!
I should have mentioned I'll only be posting on my 2nd blog
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Thanks for the nice comments on the article :-)
Does the super talent come pre-formatted as FAT32?
Yes, unless the drive is above 32GB (sometimes not even then), the drive will be FAT32 for the sake of overall compatibility.
Will the security software/hardware present a problem? As of this date has super talent created the software to remove the security?
To be honest, that's a tough one to answer, because while the drive might work just fine on one device, it might not on the other. The reason is that there are two partitions here, one being the security, and the other being for the actual storage. The security partition prefaces the storage one, so a device that only picks up one partition might only see the security, or none at all.
For what it's worth, I had no trouble at all using the thumb drive in my PlayStation 3. If the device (as in, DVD player) is smart enough to detect two partitions, you shouldn't have an issue.
What I do recommend, though, is not getting the SuperCrypt as it's more expensive, but rather something like a
Super Talent Express drive
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OCZ Enyo
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As for better DVD players to use, I honestly have no idea as I don't even own one (I just use the PS3 for DVD purposes). I didn't even know DVD players today came with USB ports, so that's a new one on me, haha. I think generally you're going to be fine, but if you are not going to be using 3.0 right away, there's little reason to invest in such an expensive drive.
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Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at South Park Cemetery, for Marretta Lee Parker, 79, who passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012, at Mission Arch Care Center. Chaplin Cecil Kimberlin of Vista Care will officiate.
Marretta was born Aug. 3, 1932, in Duncan, Okla., to Thomas Lee Towler and Clamie Leeosia Hooser. Her parents preceded her in death. Marretta [auth] married Jay William Parker on Sept. 8, 1947, in Carlsbad. He preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 1980. Marretta was also preceded in death by her daughter Peggy Sue Parker; granddaughters, Amanda Parker and Rebecca Mendoza; grandson Jimmy Parker Jr.; great-grandson Hayden Parker; and her sister Neva Dove.
Marretta is survived by her sons, Jimmy Parker and wife Linda, of Roswell, Larry Parker and wife Sue, of Houston, Billy Parker, of Roswell, Tommy Parker and wife Vicki, of Roswell, and Ronnie Parker and wife Joyce, of South Carolina; daughter Betty Hall, of Roswell; sisters, Jean Bristow, Johnnie Wright, Wanda Lane, Estelle Russell, Louella Stevens, Wannnema White and Oletta Mask; grandchildren, Jerrie Besing, Jay Parker, John Parker, Jason Parker, Billy Parker, Bobby Parker, Nick Parker, Amos Parker, Larry Parker, Heath Parker, Ben Parker and Andrea Cruz; 27 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers are John Parker, Jason Parker, Jay Parker, John Besing, Manuel Payne and P.J. Raymer. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Parker Jr., Bobby Parker, Nick Parker and Amos Parker.
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PSN card didn't work
I bought a $20 PSN card, but when trying to redeem it I got the message "the code you entered is not correct or may no longer be valid' What can I do about it?
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What you can do is take off the pic right away!
Why would you take a pic of the code?!?!?
Bring it back to the store you bought if from and tell them it isnt working
PS to the forums
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What you can do is take off the pic right away!
Why would you take a pic of the code?!?!?
Bring it back to the store you bought if from and tell them it isnt working
PS to the forums
I agree 110% with Speedy on this. Take down the pic. By this time, if you think you had a case with Sony, you just blew it.
Your best bet is to go back to the store you bought it at and raise hell. You can try to argue it out with Sony. Believe me, I SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE ON THIS ONE, you will save yourself a lot of time and aggravation, if you try the store you bought it at. That is what Sony will tell you anyway.
I got Sony to reimburse me on mine, but it took a lot of hard headedness to get through finally. I refused to give up on it, I even came here to this Forum to complain about it. I will spare you the linked Thread . I was not at my best. Am I ever?
Regardless; you should read the Forum Guidelines. You should never share any personal information, which can include PSN Card numbers, and most certainly DO NOT give your Serial Number for your PlayStation here. This is an open Forum, and not everyone here is looking to help you or keep your best interests in mind.
I wish you luck. Welcome to the Forum.
Re: PSN card didn't work
Im sure its a done deal by now....
OP never removed the pic.... with over 39 views Im sure someone took it by now.
So I would say go to the store and do what moble said raise hell.
You should use this as a learning experience.
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We did a 2 hour return walk to Acker's Point that evening, stopping at some nice look outs along the way. We did a little detour to the pretty Harrold's Bay, home to Acker's Stone House, the oldest building on Stewart Island. The track followed the cliff tops until we reached the lighthouse, and there were great views of the ocean and Ulva Island in the distance.
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GAME 12: OHIO (7-3, 0-0 MAC) at PITT (9-2, 0-0 Big East)
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 7 p.m. ET
Petersen Events Center (12,508) Pittsburgh, Pa.
Television: ESPN Regional/FSN Pittsburgh (Rob King and John Celestand; Producer: Bill Shissler).
Television Networks: Live broadcast: Pittsburgh (FSN Pittsburgh); Washington D.C.-Baltimore (MASN); Milwaukee, Wis. (TW-WI); Providence, R.I. (Cox New England); ESPN Full Court; ESPN360; Tape Delay: New York City-Connecticut-New Jersey (SportsnetNY), Dec. 23 at 3 p.m.
Radio: Pitt Panthers/ISP Sports Radio Network (Bill Hillgrove, Dick Groat and Curtis Aiken), 94.5-FM (WWSW), 970-AM (WBGG). Satellite Radio: Channel 153 (Pitt feed).
Internet Radio Broadcast/Live Stats: www.pittsburghpanthers.com.
The Coaches: Pitt: Jamie Dixon, 11th year at Pitt, 7th year as head coach (172-47); Ohio: John Groce, 2nd year at Ohio (22-20), 2nd year overall (22-20).
Rankings: Pitt: AP-ARV; ESPN-NR; Ohio: not ranked.
Series: Pitt and Ohio meet for the fourth time in school history. Pitt leads the all-time series with a 2-1 record. The last time Pitt and Ohio met was on December 1, 1976, a 72-62 loss in Athens, Ohio. Ohio represents the second and final MAC team that Pitt will play this year.
PITTSBURGH--Pitt (9-2) plays its final contest before Winter Break when it hosts Ohio (7-3, 0-0 MAC) on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Petersen Events Center. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET.
The contest will be televised by ESPN Regional and broadcast locally on FSN Pittsburgh. Rob King (play-by-play) and John Celestand (color analyst) will handle announcing duties while Bill Shissler will produce.
A win against Ohio would give Pitt its 10th non-conference victory of the year. It would mark the ninth consecutive season that Pitt has won 10 or more non-conference games (Pitt has one more non-conference contest remaining in Robert Morris on Feb. 8). Pitt also enters the contest with the nation's second longest home win streak (28 games) and a 45-game win streak against non-conference opponents at home.
Pitt has won four of its last five games including a 66-48 win Saturday against Mount St. Mary's, Md. Brad Wanamaker led the way with a career-high 20 points and Ashton Gibbs finished with 19 in the win. Senior guard Jermaine Dixon made his first start of the season. The Panthers held the Mountaineers to 31.6 percent (18-57) field goal shooting including 29.6 percent in the first half.
Pitt defeated Kent State 71-59 on Dec. 12. Four players scored in double figures for the Panthers including Wanamaker (18 points, 3-3 3FGM), Nasir Robinson (12 points, nine rebounds), Travon Woodall (10 points) and Gibbs (10 points). The Panthers took an early lead and maintained it throughout the contest. Pitt shot a season-best 53.3 percent (24-45) from the floor including a 57.9 clip percent in the second half.
Tuesday's game marks the return of junior forward Gilbert Brown from academic suspension. The game also marks the first time that both Brown and Dixon will appear on the court this year. Dixon sat out the season's first eight games after suffering a broken right foot in August. Pitt returned just one starter (Dixon) and six letterwinners from its 2008-10 squad. Through its first 10 games, Pitt started five players that had accumulated just one previous career start. Dixon made his return vs. Indiana after sitting out the first eight games while recovering from a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot. For a rundown on how much experience Pitt had in the early going, please take a look at the chart on page 6.
Ohio enters the game with a 7-3 record. The Bobcats are on a three-game win streak after defeating Delaware (86-70), Illinois State (75-57) and Eastern Kentucky (74-62). Five players average double figures for Ohio including D.J. Cooper (12.5 ppg.), D. Washington (11.7 ppg.), Steven Coleman (11.4 ppg.), Indiana transfer Armon Bassett (10.8 ppg.) and Jay Kinney (10.0 ppg.). Pitt is 3-1 all-time vs. Ohio. Ohio is Pitt's second Mid-American Conference opponent this year as the Panthers defeated Kent State on Dec. 12. Pitt owns a 34-26 all-time record vs. MAC opponents.
Pitt is in its eighth season in the Petersen Events Center with a 122-10 all-time record and .924 winning percentage. The .924 winning percentage ranks among the nation's best home court records over the last seven years (see chart page 8). Pitt has won 54 of its last 63 Big East home games and is 49-9 against Big East opponents in the Petersen Events Center. Only one opponent (Louisville) has defeated the Panthers two times in the Petersen Events Center. Pitt also owns a 73-1 record vs. non-conference opponents in the Petersen Events Center and has claimed 94 of its last 95 home games against regular season non-conference opponents.
At home, Pitt is currently riding a 28-game home win streak and concluded the 2008-09 regular season with an undefeated 19-0 home record, its fourth all-time undefeated year at home. Pitt also was undefeated in 2002-03 (16-0), 1973-74 (13-0) and 1974-75 (10-0). The 28-game home win streak ranks as the nation's second longest streak behind Kansas (48).
Pitt is in its eighth season in the Petersen Events Center and carries a 122-10 record (.924 winning percentage) in the arena. Pitt owns a 73-1 record vs. non-conference opponents in the Petersen Events Center.
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Hydrofluoric acid is a substance used to etch glass. Determine the mass of 4.95 x 10^25 HF molecules?
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The molar mass of a chemical substance is the mass of 6.022*10^23 elementary units. Hydrofluoric acid is made of molecules with chemical formula HF that have one atom of hydrogen and one atom of fluorine. The molar mass of hydrogen is 1 g/mole and the molar mass of fluorine is 19 g/mole. The molar mass of HF is 20 g/mole. Each set of 6.022*10^23 molecules of HF have a mass of 20 g.
The mass of 4.95*10^25 molecules is given by the expression (4.95*10^25/6.022*10^23)*20 which is equal to 1643 g
The mass of 4.95*10^25 HF molecules is 1.643 kg.
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BGtheBrain wrote:Was looking for something boring and normal, but always open for discussion.
41 games
Per clan
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6 quads
tie breaker on random
One or two set of games, up to you
Vid_FISO wrote:Interesting ideas crispybits, if it's a goer then you're running it!
Vid_FISO wrote:Not sure whether the singles matches would make the war medal eligible unless the team games are 41+ by themselves?
Don't mind the 1v1 idea as an "enhancement" perhaps the match ups could be best of 5, 2 home maps (different) each + a random?
Masli wrote:Wars:
- The clan war must be of a minimum 41 games and must provide a winner during the regular flow of the war. A random triples neutral game is recommended.
- The game composition must comprise of at least 80% Team Games. Recommended setup is 25% Doubles, 25% Triples, 25% Quadruples and 25% Choice of Games
Leehar wrote:(I'm not sure if you meant just 5 1v1 games overall with 2 home games each? Or 4 sets of 1v1 Home games each as crispy portrayed it?)
Anyway, best of luck with the negotiations
crispybits wrote:We're a fairly small clan numbers wise (especially once you factor out our freemiums) with a lot of commitments already made for the next couple of months - I think we'd prefer to keep the game count down, or put more into smaller sided games than quads. How about 4, 6, 6, 6 (44 game war, 45 with the tie breaker if needed)?
I don't think we'd have problems with limiting trench - maybe no quads trench, 1 trips trench, 2 dubs trench and 2 singles trench as a limit per set (smaller sided games go quicker so trench slowing things down isn't so much a factor)?
BGtheBrain wrote:4 singles (Each map is best of 5) (2 trench max = no round limit)
6 dubs (2 trench max = 30 rd limit if trench)
6 triples (1 trench max = 30 rd limit if trench)
6 quads (no trench)
No Unlimited Reinforcements
No Freestyle
No Nukes
No Beta
No Random
Maps = once per set
12 fog rule = We'll do our best, if broken, will announce what we did (never intentionally break, but i suck at this)
12 game limit (singles series counts as 1)
Tie breaker on random map, fog, no trench, escalating, chained, quads. Tie breaker match will only be played once all other games are finished and only if necessary (adds a bit more suspense if the rest of the war is tied) i like this
First set one clan does dubs and trips, other does singles and quads, then vice versa for the second set.
I dont want to require "Each set must contain at least one of each spoils types and at least one of each reinforcement type."
above Ive put in No Nukes, No Unlimited.
PS: Thanks Leehar for the medal info
crispybits wrote:I don't think we'd have problems with limiting trench - maybe no quads trench, 1 trips trench, 2 dubs trench and 2 singles trench as a limit per set (smaller sided games go quicker so trench slowing things down isn't so much a factor)?
TheCrown wrote:trench should NOT be in clan wars, what a drag.
Vid_FISO wrote:TheCrown wrote:trench should NOT be in clan wars, what a drag.
Surprised that you'd be so worried about losing to us!
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On May 8, Ballard District Council will be holding their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Ballard Branch Library.
This month's agenda includes the Ballard to Interbay Land Use Corridor Study, which could possibly (but not necessarily) result in changes to the allowed use of the land; Ballard Greenways, which are set to begin construction soon; and possible road improvements in Ballard by the Seattle Department of Transportation.
As usual, I will be there to chitchat with the locals. So why not join us?
7:00 - Introductions & Short Announcements - please hold announcements to not more than one min.
7:15 - Update: Ballard to Interbay Land Use Corridor Study, including highlights of preliminary recommendations for Phase 1 in Interbay and anticipated schedule for Phase 2 work in Ballard, Patrice Carroll, PM – Dept of Planning & Development
7:40 - Ballard Greenway Coming Soon, Colin Dietrich, Ballard Greenway Alliance
Colin will describe the greenways concept, and provide details on the Ballard east west greenway along NW 58th which will be constructed this year. He'll also discuss future planning efforts for other connecting greenways in the Ballard area.
8:00 - Where will Seattle DOT be Improving Conditions on our Streets in Ballard this Year?
8:15 - Report – City Neighborhood Council, Jody Grage
8:20 - Staff Report, Rob Mattson
8:25 - Executive Committee Report, Catherine Weatbrook
8:30 - Adjourn
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In order to better serve Pulaski Technical College's growing student population, the deadline for payment of tuition and fees for the fall 2008 semester has been extended to noon on Tuesday, August 12. The original deadline for payment of tuition and fees was Wednesday, August 6.
New and continuing students must make payment in full or make financial aid arrangements by noon on August 12 in order to remain enrolled in classes. Students who are dropped for nonpayment will be required to re-register prior to the first day of classes on Monday, August 18.
For more information on payment options, please refer to the Student Accounts page on the Pulaski Tech Web site at http://www.pulaskitech.edu/administration/student_accounts.asp.
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PopCap Arcade Vol 1 Credits (Xbox 360)
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PopCap Arcade Vol 1 Credits
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In addition to this game, the following people are listed as working on other games. No more than 25 people are listed here, even if there are more than 25 people who have also worked on other games.
Lani Minella, 217 other games
Oliver Miyashita, 135 other games
Cherie Lutz, 80 other games
Tony Harlich, 62 other games
Mark Coates, 59 other games
Chad Dylan Long, 57 other games
Guy Whitmore, 49 other games
Eric Snyder, 47 other games
Greg Canessa, 47 other games
Ty Roberts, 46 other games
Ross Erickson, 42 other games
Jason Kapalka, 40 other games
Brian Fiete, 37 other games
Don Walters, 32 other games
John Vechey, 32 other games
Shawn Conard, 30 other games
Kirk C. Scott, 29 other games
Peter Hajba, 29 other games
Sukhbir Sidhu, 27 other games
Chad Zoellner, 26 other games
Kathy Anderson, 26 other games
Brian Rothstein, 25 other games
Phillipe Charron, 24 other games
Nicholas Newhard, 24 other games
Eric J. Harman, 22 other games
People who have worked on this game have also collaborated on the creation of the following games:
PopCap Hits! Vol 1, a group of 46 people
AstroPop Deluxe, a group of 39 people
Heavy Weapon Deluxe, a group of 30 people
Bejeweled 2: Deluxe, a group of 30 people
Bejeweled: Twist, a group of 28 people
Peggle, a group of 27 people
Zuma Deluxe, a group of 27 people
Zuma's Revenge!, a group of 24 people
Feeding Frenzy, a group of 23 people
Bejeweled: Blitz Live, a group of 21 people
Pixelus Deluxe, a group of 19 people
Bejeweled 3, a group of 19 people
Insaniquarium! Deluxe, a group of 19 people
Plants vs. Zombies, a group of 18 people
Bookworm Deluxe, a group of 17 people
Peggle: Dual Shot, a group of 17 people
Chuzzle Deluxe, a group of 15 people
Feeding Frenzy 2: Shipwreck Showdown, a group of 15 people
Bejeweled: Classic, a group of 15 people
The Wizard's Pen, a group of 13 people
Bookworm Adventures, a group of 13 people
Bejeweled: Deluxe, a group of 12 people
Peggle: Nights, a group of 12 people
Talismania Deluxe, a group of 11 people
Chuzzle: Christmas Edition, a group of 10 people
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all stuffed with fluff.
Let me tell you of the journey I went on to make this bear for my now 17-year-old Miss Independent. Three years ago she requested a crochet Winnie the Pooh for Christmas. I thought… Okay, I can do that! So I went on a search to see if anyone had done it. I found zip. I searched for a book that had a pattern and only one came up… on Ebay. A Disney Home Pooh and Friends Crochet book. Price tag: over $50 bucks! But it was my daughter, so I purchased it… and then ran out of money and time. I wrapped that little book up and put it under the Christmas tree.
A year went busily by and Christmas rolled around again. I realized that I never even got started on that bear and went out to buy the yarn. That took another big sum of money and I ran out of time so I wrapped that yarn up, put in under the tree and gave Miss Independent yarn for Christmas.
So that brings us to the Christmas just past. I really thought I was going to get out of making Pooh for her this year. (Don't judge me… that thing is over 20 inches and has millions of stitches. Ain't nobody got time for that!) Miss Independent came up with the idea because we are all older now (Smarty Pants is in the 5th grade… I know, where does the time go?) that we could draw names and buy one nice gift for that person. Awesome idea! Christmas was going to be tight anyway because of all the tragic summer events and this was the ticket to solving our Christmas dilemma. And what are the odds of drawing Miss Independent? 1 out of 7. Pretty good odds. I reached into the hat and pulled out my slip… Miss Independent! The fates were rooting for her and that darn Pooh Bear.
So away I went, making stitches from dawn until dusk trying to get that blasted bear done before Christmas. It didn't happen, but I was bound and determined not to have it hanging over my head any longer. It was difficult. The pattern was either written by a crochet artist or a madman. It had barely any pictures to go on, and I kept finding myself lost. We'll say it was one of those patterns that had to be crocheted in complete silence and everything had to come out exactly right… which by the way didn't happen. I had to do some creative adjustments and just pray it came out looking enough like Pooh Bear that it would be accepted by it's owner. And I am happy to say that it was.
I came out of this smarter in many ways.
1. I learned how to attach limbs right in the middle of crochet rounds rather than sewing them on in the end… neat trick. Not sure if I will use it again, but I know that I have it in my back pocket if needed.
2. I learned that I do not want to ever make another Pooh friend in this book again… ever!
3. I learned not to agree to create anything until the research is done ahead of time. Never again to I want to get in that position!
Enjoy the Dance! ;D


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This eye-area serum is sold as "a complete eye treatment," which makes us wonder what the other Replenix eye-area products are for if this one is complete (Are the others incomplete?). As it turns out, this isn't the all-in-one solution for dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles—not to mention you don't need a special serum for the eye area (see More Info to find out why). Still, this is intriguing enough to warrant further discussion.
First, regardless of claims, dark circles are extremely difficult to treat via skin-care products. Even in-office laser procedures are of marginal benefit. If the dark circles are caused or made worse by excess melanin (skin pigment) production, then you can absolutely lighten them with products that reduce pigment (for example, those that contain hydroquinone or niacinamide) and daily use of sunscreen (which this product doesn't contain). However, many cases of dark circles are hereditary and unrelated to melanin, so skin-lightening products are of minimal benefit. Think of all the products out there claiming to get rid of dark circles, and yet dark circles remain one of the top eye-area issues, and they aren't going away easily.
As for puffiness, topical anti-inflammatory or constricting ingredients can help reduce puffiness from fluid retention or simple swelling, but not puffiness from the undereye "bags" that occur with age as the fat pads beneath the eyes slip out of place. Unfortunately, this type of puffiness requires surgical intervention of some kind, not skin care.
On the upside, this serum contains many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients, and simply supplying the skin with these ingredients (plus daily sun protection) can go a long way toward improving the eye-area skin, or skin anywhere on the face, neck, or chest—there is nothing in here special for the eye area. This formula definitely has what it takes to improve skin in the eye area, even though a facial moisturizer or serum with similar ingredients would work just as well. The best ingredients in this eye serum can be considered anti-aging.
This serum contains two intriguing ingredients worth explaining: pinanediol and camphanediol. These naturally derived ingredients stimulate nitric oxide production in the skin, and research has shown that doing so increases microcirculation as well as skin temperature. According to one study, these ingredients helped reduce dark circles, although only 7 of 27 subjects reported this benefit, which statistically isn't all that impressive. In contrast, other research has shown that pinanediol stimulates melanin production, a process that can make dark circles worse (Sources: Nitric Oxide, August 2006, pages 70–76; and Pigment Cell Research, February 1999, pages 36–47). Ultimately, these ingredients are a bit of a gamble in terms of efficacy, but some may find that they do improve dark circles, and this product contains a potentially effective amounts of both.
This eye serum is fragrance-free and contains titanium dioxide for a cosmetic brightening effect, but not enough to provide sun protection. Although this can make dark circles less apparent, a good concealer does a much better job!
We know it's hard to believe, but the truth is you don't need a special product for the eye area, whether labeled eye serum or something else. Although there is much you can do to improve the skin around your eyes, the ingredients capable of doing that don't need to come from, and often aren't even included in, an eye serum. For example, most eye serums (such as this one) don't contain sunscreen, and that is a serious problem because it leaves the skin around your eyes vulnerable to sun damage, which will make dark circles and wrinkling worse!
You can save money and take superior care of your eye area by using your face product, if it is well formulated and appropriate for the skin type around your eyes!
Replenix Infusion Eye Repair Serum offers a complete eye treatment product with the benefits of peptides, and antioxidant for the treatment of dark circles, puffiness and the signs of aging.
Purified Water, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Polyphenols, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pinanediol, Camphanediol, Dipeptide-2, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Phytonadione (Vitamin K), Macrocytis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Glycereth-26, Steareth-20, PVP, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide
Topix At-A-Glance
Strengths: Most of the products are fragrance-free; packaging keeps light- and air-sensitive ingredients stable during use; several good products with retinol in varying strengths; good moisturizers and cleansers; very good body lotions.
Weaknesses: Expensive; the physician allure may seem enticing, but these products do not require a doctor's visit or medical supervision; no AHA or BHA exfoliants; no viable skin-lightening options; fragrant toner; the growth factors in the Citrix serums are potentially risky ingredients.
Topix is best known for its two chief skin-care brands, Replenix and Citrix. Of the two, we're asked most often about the Replenix collection; the Citrix line is smaller and focused on anti-aging products with vitamin C. The Replenix products contain a broader range of anti-aging ingredients, such as retinol, green tea, and grape-derived resveratrol, and the claims are broader, too—so little surprise that the Replenix products appeal to more people concerned with signs of aging. Both Replenix and Citrix offer fragrance-free formulas, albeit at fairly high prices, which is typical of most physician-dispensed lines.
A chief selling point of Topix is its physician-dispensed angle, which gives the products a medical élan; in truth, however, not a single ingredient in these products is "medicinal," prescription, or exclusive to physician-sold products. That is, you don't need to see a doctor to be "prescribed" Topix products; rather, they can be obtained from several websites, no appointment necessary. The big question is whether or not you should add any Topix products to your shopping cart—and the answer is "it depends."
Within the Replenix line, the most interesting products include the serums and moisturizers. Although none of them are superior to the best options available, most of them do offer good (though pricey) formulas that treat skin to a range of beneficial ingredients.
If you're keen on retinol (and it's a great anti-aging ingredient), Replenix has you covered with several serums offering different strengths of retinol. The various strengths allow you to "step up" to stronger retinol products once your skin has acclimated to the lower strengths. Although that sounds intriguing, it's not really necessary. As we explain in the reviews, more retinol is not necessarily better, and some may find the higher-strength retinol products too sensitizing, so caution is warranted. Indeed, some people cannot tolerate any amount of retinol!
The Citrix products aren't all that exciting unless you want vitamin C in every product. Although there's nothing wrong with vitamin C, it's a mistaken notion to focus on one hero ingredient because skin requires a variety of beneficial ingredients to look and act younger. Topix also adds growth factors to their Citrix serums, but these growth-factor ingredients are unproven for topical use and may present risks (we explain why in the reviews). In short, Citrix isn't all that exciting, and several of these products fall short in one way or another.
Our research revealed that Topix has some intriguing products, but, with few exceptions, there is nothing that you cannot find elsewhere for less money. It's important to let go of the notion that skin-care products sold at a doctor's office are superior to those sold elsewhere. The truth is: There are good and bad products in every retail outlet—knowing what you're buying is more important than where you're buying it or who's selling it!
For more information about Topix, call (800) 445-2595 or visit www.topixpharm.com.
The Beautypedia and Paula's Choice Research teams have one mission: To help you find the best products for your skin, whether they're from Paula's Choice or another brand. By combining efforts, we're able to share scientific research and remain committed to the highest standards based on our decades of experience objectively reviewing thousands upon thousands of skincare and makeup formularies in all price ranges.
Beautypedia cuts through the hype to bring you product insights and recommendations you won't find anywhere else!


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Patrick Schwarzenegger Walking [Just Because]
Oh Patrick Schwarzenegger, if you were only a few years older.
It does kind of suck that his father is Arnold Schwarzenegger. If I were Patrick, I'd avoid bringing home any girlfriends to meet ole dad. You never know what may happen.
Patrick is apparently mending fences with his dad, because they met up again for lunch yesterday (June 8) at Cafe Roma in Beverly Hills, but this time Tom Arnold tagged along. The were reportedly meeting to discuss doing a sequel to the 1994 hit True Lies.
PHOTOS: Patrick Schwarzenegger Hits The Books In Brentwood
I'm guessing Arnold wants to create some new cash flow, because he is going to end up PAYING big time in his divorce from Maria Shriver, whom he still wants to reunite with.
Over and done Arnie. Over and done.
Wash the ick of Arnold off by launching the gallery to check out all the photos of Patrick!


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Sony unveils a list of Nougat-loving devices
Xperia... Sony has heard about the English language....
Following most other smartphone manufacturers which have released partial lists of devices that will be graced with Google's latest Android 7.0 Nougat OS, Sony has also "unveiled" its own negligee like list of devices.
Sony to introduce two new PS4 consoles next month
"PS4 Slim" refresh along with 4K PlayStation Neo
Over the weekend, new images emerged of a second PlayStation 4 console that Sony is expected to release next month alongside its anticipated mid-generation hardware refresh known collectively as the "PlayStation Neo" or 4K-capable PlayStation 4.
Xbox outsells PS for the first time
At least in the UK
MIcrosoft's Xbox One has finally overtaken Sony's PS4 – at least in British sales.
Sony AV will require a lot more space
But you will not need a Neo
Sony has confirmed that its PlayStation Neo is not a requirement for PlayStation VR, but you will need rather a lot of space and it will work better if you are sitting down
Sony sees off earthquake damage
Things could have been a lot worse
Sony's operating profit fell in its first quarter by 42 percent but the company managed to contain the earthquake damage to one of its image sensor factories.
Sony will sell six million PlayStation VR this year
Analysts consult their tarot cards
Diviners and shamans working at the Taipei-based Topology Research Institute have been rattling their bones and consulting their tarot cards and reached the conclusion that Sony will sell six million PlayStation VR (PS VR) headsets in 2016.
Sony pays out in PS3 Linux fiasco
Ends six years of litigation
After six years of litigation, Sony is now agreeing to pay the price for its 2010 firmware update that removed support for the Linux operating system in the PlayStation 3.
Waterproofing mobiles will backfire
Xiaomi warns it could all go so wrong
The trend towards waterproofing smartphones could end badly, according to Xiaomi CEO Lin Jun.
Sony forecasts 60 million PS4 by April 2017
20 million units in fiscal 2016
Sony has quite an aggressive forecast as the company plans to sell 20 million PlayStation 4 units in fiscal 2016. This should represent a healthy 8.3 percent increase year over year.
Sony files patent for eyeball camera lens
Receives power wirelessly through a built-in antenna
Recently, Sony Computer Entertainment filed a patent with the USPTO to integrate a camera into a wearer's contact lens, complete with the imaging sensor as well as data storage and a wireless communication module. The technology, powered wirelessly and controlled by blinking, also offers the possibility of auto-focus, zooming and image stabilization.


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Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Odds August 14th, 2011
The St. Louis Cardinals host the slumping Colorado Rockies tonight, Sunday August 14th, as they try to capitalize on a stretch against struggling opponents in hopes of tightening the NL Central race. Rockies are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings. MLB oddsmakers have the Cardinals as -155 moneyline home favourites over the Rockies (+140) with the over/under set at 8.5 runs. Be sure to get your Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals prediction in now.
Colorado (56-65, 28-34 V) suffered their 17th straight defeat. The Rockies have been limited to eight runs over their past five Sunday games, a trend which could bode well for a St. Louis rotation which has been inconsistent of late.
Esmil Rogers (6-1, 5.85), who has won three straight outings while posting a 2.16 ERA. He yielded two runs and struck out six in six innings of a 3-2 win at Cincinnati on Tuesday. Rogers is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in two games — one start — against the Cardinals.
St. Louis (64-56, 31-27 H) look to avoid their fourth loss in six games. The Cardinals sit second in the Central, five games back of first-place Milwaukee with six meetings remaining in the season series. They split the first two of the stretch, falling 6-1 to Colorado on Saturday after winning by the same score a night earlier. The Cardinals, though, might feel good about their chances in the series finale considering Colorado has lost all 16 games it has played on Sunday since winning its first two. Cardinals starters have a 4.79 ERA over the past 13 games, walking 34 and striking out 54.
Edwin Jackson (1-1, 4.95 ERA) has a 17.28 ERA in five starts versus Colorado, nearly doubling his second-highest ERA against any other opponent. He's 0-2 in that span, lasting an average of just 3 1/3 innings. Jackson's last meeting with the Rockies was perhaps the worst performance of his career, as he allowed a personal-high 10 earned runs and 11 hits in 2 1/3 innings of a 12-1 loss with Arizona on April 27, 2010.
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Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Under is 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings in St. Louis.
Rockies are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings.
Rockies are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in St. Louis.
Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals
When: Sunday August 14th@8:05 PM ET
Pick: Phillies -160
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The butter flavoring is used instead of butter. The recipe I shared is from Wilton's originally; the cake decorating gurus.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
The butter flavoring is used instead of butter. The recipe I shared is from Wilton's originally; the cake decorating gurus.
Karen in Kentucky
I used this one too, but I doctored up .
added 1-2 stick of butter( creamed butter & about 1 cupcrisco together till well blended )
I also added a little corn starch( cuts down on the sweetness,I use to buy 100 LBs. bakers sugar and that had it in it .with the 2 LB. 10X (powder sugar )
add heavy whipping cream last ( 1/2 pint or more till the consistincy you want .)I also used almond flavoring sometimes or the clear Vanilla ,a pinch of salt I also used my Kitchaid mixer and let it go . Comes out like a whip cream icing . Good luck to you
I always worry about using any dairy product in my icing. I use one similar to the recipe with Crisco. I don't like to put my cake in the fridge but I do if it has butter, milk or cream cheese in the frosting. I also don't like any recipes that you do with raw eggs. I know that most eggs are samonella free nowadays but I can't get over my phobia.
I use a recipe from an old bake off...the original was lost in a move so I can't give credit. We have never gotten sick but it would not be approved these days I am sure!
3/4 cup of soft butter creamed well with 1 1/2 cups 10x sugar. Add 1 tsp vanilla and blend. Melt 1 bag of chocolate chips and COOL....then add to creamed mixture blending well. Add 3 eggs /one at a time beating 5 minutes after each egg is added.
You probably could use the homogenized eggs. This is my family's favorite and sets up firm. A batch and a half does a 3 layer cake from 2 mixes.
Buttercream frosting
1 cup Crisco
1 cup PARKAY Oleo (2 stitcks) (r)oom temp
2lb bag powder sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Beat Crisc and Parkey till light and fluffy (otherswards beat the hell out of it)
add Vanilla
slowly ad powder sugar ( beating again like hell)
when you get to the point you think you want to add maybe a couple tablespoons of milk do so.(don't add too much will make it too soft)
most important is to beat it so its really light and fluffy.
I have used this recipe for many years. even on wedding cakes. Its not a real sweet frosting . have so many
compliments and requests for the recipe.
Now would be a good time for our member "ButtercreamCakeArtist" to step in with her expertise!
IMO. butter is safe to sit out for some time, but it doesn't hold its shape well when used for icing. I had a friend who decorated a doll cake every so carefully and woke up the next morning to a nude doll and and icing pooled on the table. Crisco is stable in all kinds of conditions. My recipe is similar to the one posted above, but had 3/4 cup of Crisco with no syrup, plus an egg white. I've cut the Crisco down slightly. I add a teaspoon of salt and almond flavor with the vanilla. It tastes wonderful and works up well. Sometimes I have to beat a little more powdered sugar after the cake is iced and before I do any decorating. The decorating icing has to be stiff if you want nice sharp edges.
White Decorator Icing
1 pound confectioner's sugar
1 egg white
1/2 cup + Crisco - no substitutions
2 T milk - you can add more, but you can't subtract it
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
Beat all together with a large mixer until very smooth, but stop before air holes start to develop. Add milk if too stiff, sugar if too thin.
I have a yummy frosting made with butter and marshmallow cream that held its shape in the heat, but the above one is the best for decorating.
I use 1 stick of softened margarine, 1 pound of powdered sugar and enough milk to make it spreadable.
I use:
1/2 c. softened butter
1/2 c. Crisco
1 - 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla (if it's something like Watkins with a high alcohol content, I use much less)
1 heaping tablespoon corn starch
1 lb. powdered sugar
enough milk to make spreadable or to pipe
I cream butter & crisco well, then add powdered sugar, corn starch, & vanilla. I just add milk until it's the right consistency. Cake does not last long at my house & the high sugar content prohibits many bacteria from growing. My cakes are left out with this recipe & there are no spoiling problems. the corn starch helps it to hold its shape, especially in warmer temperatures. It's not the very best decorator icing since the butter makes it a little on the soft side, but it's very good flavored. I think the idea of adding a little corn syrup might be good as well. The Wilton decorator icing will hold-up better with specialty tips, but in my opinion is not quite as yummy as a butter cream.
im tempted to have a cake frosting taste off... Make a batch of each of the posted frostings and have friends come over and help me decide which is the yummiest and hold well to decorating..
How fun would that be !!!!!


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By Kate Andrews, ChildFund Staff Writer
Willy Peeters arrived in Miami, Fla., in 1995, to start a business in scale modeling and design. He is from Belgium, but he decided to make a change and move westward, a shift he's continued with a recent move to Texas.
In 1997, he was watching TV, when he saw a commercial for ChildFund, then known as Christian Children's Fund. It flipped a switch in Willy's head, and he decided to sponsor a child — a girl from the Philippines.
"I thought it was the right thing to do, to give a child a chance," Willy says.
The child's name was Khim, and she was in first grade. Today, at age 23, she is a teacher and the mother of a daughter; they live on Basilan Island, in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. ChildFund continues to work in this region today; although the island is often affected by storms, it was not damaged by the recent super typhoon Haiyan.
"It was a coincidence that I needed a father's love, which I found in him," Khim says, "and he, who doesn't have a child of his own, is fond of kids. I remember one staff member [from ChildFund] saying to me how other kids from the organization envy me for having Uncle Will. I felt really special, because he treated me not just as a sponsored child but as a part of his own family."
Willy and Khim share a love of reading. Although we can no longer ensure that bulky packages get from sponsor to child today, back then, Willy sent Khim science books, which helped her in her education.
He still has a box of letters and pictures she sent him with updates through the years. "I will never get rid of those," he says. Willy's sponsorship of Khim continued until she was 18. He didn't expect to hear from Khim again after the sponsorship ended, but he received a message on Facebook from her two years ago, when she was in college.
And last Christmas, Khim messaged Willy again to let him know that she had achieved another goal.
"[She] thanked me for sponsoring her because she [had] just passed the exam and is now a teacher, just like she always wrote she would like to be one day," Willy says. "I could not have imagined receiving such a heartwarming present and that my simple efforts made such a difference in somebody's life thousands of miles away. She has a great family now, and I couldn't have been prouder of her for working as hard as she promised in her letters."
Willy hopes one day to meet Khim in person, and he's thinking about sponsoring another child through ChildFund.
"My uncle is really a philanthropist at heart," Khim says. "He would always ask me what I am going to take when I reach college. He started sending money for my savings account, which I used when I reached college. Now, I am already a teacher with the help of my dear Uncle Will, through the help of CCF. Thanks a lot for helping us build our dream."
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The Registered Nursing program is a 12-month program that combines classroom instruction with clinical experiences. Six LPN programs have joined together to form a consortium, the Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC). ARNEC offers a new and innovative approach via a nontraditional delivery format of nursing theory by interactive video. The following institutions are members of the ARNEC program: Arkansas State University (ASU-N) – Newport, Black River Technical College (BRTC) – Pocahontas, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (CCCUA) – DeQueen, Ozarka College (OC) – Melbourne, South Arkansas Community College (SACC) – El Dorado, the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM), the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope (UACCH), and Rich Mountain Community College (RMCC).
The program will serve up to twenty students at each of the six distance learning sites. Theory (nursing lectures) will be scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 3:30 – 8:30 PM and clinical time will take place on weekends. This program is designed to meet the needs of working LPNs/LPTNs/LVNs.This program meets the requirements of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Graduates of the program receive an Associate of Applied Science degree which pre pares them to take the NCLEX-RN (the Registered Nurse licensing examination).
Due to the strenuous nature of the nursing curriculum, the admitting institution reserves the right to determine eligibility of any student to enroll or continue in the nursing program. Eligibility is determined by the faculty's evaluation of the student's ability to perform the tasks and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse and to complete the clinical and course objectives. These abilities are re-evaluated during and after each course.
*Dollar amounts are based on 33 credit hours.
**Completion rate is determined by dividing the number of students who completed within normal time by the total number of students who completed the program. ***RMCC does not participate in Federal Student Loans
Rich Mountain Community College • 1100 College Drive
Mena, Arkansas 71953 • (479) 394-7622
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Thank you, Bethany Garner!
Simple 54 is now in the collection of Bethany Garner as a small thank-you for her donation to my fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society.
I'm going low-key this year on the fundraising with a goal of $1000 to help fight cancer. We're almost half-way there!
How does it work?
1. Make a donation of any size to the American Cancer Society on my fundraising page.
2. Choose a collage from this series (there are three webpages, so be sure to see them all), e-mail me at virginia(at)virginiaspiegel(dot)com, and I will send your new artwork to you.
It's a win-win!