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Now that the tempature is cooling off I am concerned about knowing when Pepper is cold. Can I use my own body thermostat as a gauge?
Now that the tempature is cooling off I am concerned about knowing when Pepper is cold. Can I use my own body thermostat as a gauge?
My dog is all like ''Burrrrr'' when she is cold.
I think it could vary
Apparently touching their nose works.
Life is never dull with a Beagle
Then there's dogs that like the cold. I know my Betty prefers cooler temps than warm. Summer has just been way too warm for her, and she sleeps on the bathroom floor, which is pretty cool. In the snow and cold, she can play all day. She loves the now. As for telling if she's too cold or not, she asks to come in the house, lol. If it's too cold, she'll go out for a short while to go potty, then will ask to come back in the house. But if it's not, she'd rather stay outside.
All of my dogs have always put their nose under their tail if they are cold. They also shiver too. What kind of dog do you have? Fur type will play a big role in helping to determine if they are to cold or not.
Being oustide isn't too much of a problem. Pepper likes being out, but I live in a townhouse, so he's only out when we go for walks and potty breaks.
I am concerned though about when to turn the heat on in the house or when/if he should be moved to a warmer spot in the house. He currently sleeps on the first floor, which of course is harder to keep warm than the rest of the house.
I will look for "signs" that he is cold.
like meljrj7 says - when they curl up like anchovies - that's when they are cold
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Removing paint from painted trim
HELP! My fiancé and I are reprinting our home which is 100 years old. The trim has been painted (at least once), and I would love to know what is the best way to remove the paint from the trim without removing the trim from the window frames etc....
Well, before you even think about stripping any paint, make sure you test for lead. Most big box stores have lead kits for about $30.
Why strip it?You might be opening a can of worms better left closed.
Stripping is a huge undertaking in the best circumstance. I would also say fix it up for a nice paint job.
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100 year old house = lead paint for sure.
I would leave it alone( as in paint over it)
Why stripping????
The trim looks terrible, so is this a case where we should just paint over it?
Post a picture.
If it's 100 years olld you can be sure of two things, it's been painted way more then once, and there's going to be lead based paint.
If there's nothing special about the profile and what you have is really that bad then replacing it with new wood may be an option.
One common misconception about stripping wood is that you will end up with beautiful looking trim after all the work. The fact is, there was a reason it was painted over and that reason is that it was looking like crap. I vote for painting over it.
I bet you could replace the trim easier than stripping it.
I gotta say if this is the original trim I would try to save it. Back then a lot of quality wood was used for trim, not the crap we get today. And as far as lead, it may have only been painted 5 years ago so test it. What I might suggest is get some peel bond try it in an inconspicuous spot, see if the trim is a wood worth saving. Then decide wether to paint or replace. A lot of those old homes had walnut and mahogany trim. But over the years some people got tired of them and painted them.
Got a picture of this trim so we can see just how bad, bad is?
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From what little I can see in pic #3 it looks like it could be good wood.
Also looks like it could be striped with duct tape..
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Okay, so what's the best way to strip it? We have no idea if it's lead paint or not, and it's our understanding that if we test for lead paint, it gets reported, and that's not something we want at this point. Too much expense to have it taken care of. Our children are all over 6, so eating paint chips isn't an issue for us
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I belive kreider was going through a lot of different things. he had some injuries he also was trying to fit into Torts system and i think that took away from his ability. The kid has tremendous talent and i think we are starting to see that. I have a feeling when he comes back he will be a beast for our IF Torts lets the leash off him a little like he does for miller.
I mean miller has been pretty good but kreider has a better upside IMO
I agree with that. Very few hockey players have the physical gifts and raw talent level of Kreider. It's an outstanding package of goodness for any player to posses. Kreider will be special once he settles in a bit.
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My husband and I are adopting two girls 4 1/2 and 1 1/2 from social services & we will take custody in the next 2 weeks. We would like to know if anyone has a recommendation for bridge K program near Oakland area that can handle an emotionally troubled soon to be 5 year old. She just finished pre school at her foster home and was nearly expelled for violent outbursts (screaming and throwing chairs), she will be 5 late September and we feel she's not ready for regular Kindergarten. We also are looking for a child therapist and welcome any suggestions. Thank you. wen
Hi there, The Therapeutic Nursery School operated by East Bay Agency for children might be a good option. You may want to give them a call and see if they expect to have an opening available in the fall. A child adopted at this age will usually need a lot of support. Congratulations on your expanding family. Katrinca
Check out the Therapeutic Nursery School run by the East Bay Agency for Children. They are certainly familiar with the needs of kids connected to the foster system, they run through kindergarten, and they will be able to help your girl make the massive transition to living with you! My kid had some similar issues and I seriously considered TNS for him-- the program impressed me. West Coast Children's Center in Oakland provides therapy that is covered by Medi-Cal; they are also familiar with former foster kids and could assist your whole family. Wishing you the best. Another fost/adopt mom
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Does anyone have experience with the East Bay Agency for Children's Therapeutic Nursery School, or with any similar programs in the East Bay? I am seriously considering the EBAC preschool for my child. wondering
My child attended the Therapeutic Nursery School for one school year, 2006-2007. A setting like this was recommended for him as he had problems with making transitions and had frequent emotional meltdowns in regular preschool. The school was unable to give him the attention that he needed and the director recommended that we try a setting such as this. At the time the brochure said that the school was for children who had suffered some type of childhood trauma, which fit him. The negatives for me were that I found the facility a bit depressing and lacking in enrichment objects and activities. Also I'm not sure the teachers were trained to handle children who needed a therapeutic approach to their learning. In our case, they didn't seem to have the training to handle a child with special emotional needs. They were nice people, but didn't seem really equipped for the job. That was a disappointment to me. And I didn't like the padded room that the children would be put into when they had a meltdown. That was a little too institutional for me. The positive was that I found the play therapist that worked with my child to be very good. She was an intern, but seemed to have good training and I felt that she worked well with my child. I know that there have been staffing changes there, so you will want to visit and see what you think about it. I know that EBAC has another site in Oakland, Building Blocks or some name like that, and I heard that it was a nicer setting. Overall, I would say that TNS was an OK experience for our family. A former parent of TNS
Dear wondering, I am an occupational therapist who specializes in working with young children and preschoolers with special needs. My experience and professional views with therapeutic settings have been mixed. It is intended for children who have rather severe emotional issues, so I would just be careful about the goodness of fit for your child. For any parent looking at a preschool, it is vital to visit and actually stay to watch how the program is run. This first visit should be without your child. Then go visit with your child. Finally, ask important questions such as when do kids get outdoor time, how do you discipline children, and how do you resolve conflicts between the children. The last two are especially important if you are considering a therapeutic setting.


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I don't have any suggestions but have been thinking about a similar acquisition and will be interested in the results as well. To go with your question, I'm interested in knowing how good the light distance is on the LEDs.
This is a discussion on Whats the best LED Flashlight ever? within the Related Gear & Equipment forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Cause I am buying one. I want bright, small enough to carry in a holster, and an LED that wont burn out. I want the ...
Cause I am buying one. I want bright, small enough to carry in a holster, and an LED that wont burn out. I want the best there is. Give me some suggestions.
My wife says I have a flashlight fetish
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I don't have any suggestions but have been thinking about a similar acquisition and will be interested in the results as well. To go with your question, I'm interested in knowing how good the light distance is on the LEDs.
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The only thing that stops bad guys with guns is good guys with guns. SgtD
I have a Brinkmann Maxxfire Wal Mart special that I got for $17.99. Runs great. Bright enough for me to find addresses from 25y away (I'm a pizza jockey). I would like to get a Surefire Outdoorsman, but $100 for a freaking flashlight?? Sorry, "illumination tool". No thanks. For thank kind of money it better clean my gun too!!
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Probably the only home based FFL that doesn't do transfers.
First I'll say, that I'm still looking for the best.
Until then I have been pretty happy with my Gladuis and Surefires. I have also been happy with my Fenix.
Is that the Fenix L1P that runs on an AA? Want to post a report on the site on it? A lot of folks have asked about it, and I'd like to see areport on one. Thanks!Originally Posted by Randal16-1
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I have to say, despite an approx $50 price tag, the LED head I put on my E1e is superb. OK small light but, dead easy for carry and anyone who has had the light in their eyes even at a good few feet distance - sees stars!
Battery life is so extended and no rapid fall-off either. I ran one battery down to below 2.7V and still had a surprising amount of dazzle even tho throw was (obviously) reduced.
I expect on the E2e even better.
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http://www.rkba-2a.com/ - a portal for 2A links, articles and some videos.
The best for what?
My current light setup is a Surefire Aviator in red LED and a Fenix 1LP in the pocket. I'm not sold on LED for threat ID and the light is too unnatural for me, but my Fenix is an awesome workllght.
The red leds on the A2 allow lowlight ID without ruining my NV when walking the dog at night and while hiking/camping.
I feel that alot of people purchase a Surefire brand thinking that these are the only small,sturdy,bright,lights out there.
I'm sure the lights are well made. If you drop the light and a concrete truck happens to run over it,it will survive. Slamed in a safe door,it will live. Emersed in water....well almost all little lights will live through that.
I don't endorse a light for self defense purposes except for TARGET ID. For that you need a very bright light. (the brighter the better)
For me it's the most lumens for the buck. It has to be reasonably sturdy. Waterproof. Batteries and parts have to be easily obtainable. Can't be too big OR too small. A snap on red filter and a snap on blue filter(blood tracking) would be a plus also. Fairly well made light holder that rides "right" on the belt would be great also.(although I pocket mine) Color ?,hell that's what spray paint is used for. Plus,it looks distintive with a little wear(just like your carry weapon).
Pick the light that has the features that you need (real or imagined)to do the job that you think (feel) will need to be done. If you feel that you will need the light to save your life someday,then purchase it as you would your firearm or blade.
I would just reccommend that before you run down to the Surefire store,look around. Their are other choices. Lights with allot more lumens for allot less money.
How about a light that puts out 180 lumens for 50 bucks. Takes standard batteries. 90 minute run time. CNC machined- aluminum anodized construction.Red,green,or blue,filters available. Waterproof. Etc,etc. This works for me. ---------
Some top choices in LED lights are the Surefire L2, U2, the Gladius, and I have to include the Streamlight TLR-1 & 2.
The SF L2 and U2 are very expensive. The L2 has a larger "circle" of illumination and less "throw", but it's really good for lighting up most of a room. I have no experience with the U2, but have heard some good things about it.
For longer ranges the Gladius is hard to beat. It is more focused with a very bright, but small center, and of course has a broader but less intense beam around the center beam. It dims and brightens and even strobes and is surprisingly easy to use.
An Inova is a good LED light; it's relatively bright and much less expensive than the SFs and Gladius. It has a relative tight focus.
The new Streamlight TLR 1 & 2 WMLs are simply great. They have as bright of an LED light as just about anything out there. The beam is well focused and clean and pure white. The TLR-1 sells for about $100. It could be used as a handheld or WML so that's a plus for it as well.
The TLR-2 is the same as the TLR-1 except it also has a laser and is commensurably more expensive.
This may be good to know. I have yet to see an LED light that will match the brightness and illumination clarity of a Xenon bulb light. For example, Streamlight makes a TL-3 and TL-3 LED and they have exactly the same housing, but the -3 is xenon and the -3 LED, is obviously and LED. There's simply no comparison other than you can't tell the difference in looking them physically. The TL-3 is almost as bright as the much larger Streamlight Ultra flash light. You can see details better with a Xenon bulb than an LED for two reasons. The Xenon light is simply brighter, and has much better color rendering than an LED and hence you can see more detail.
The Inova XO3 is the one I really like. The price is better them Stream Light comperable offerings and the machine work is fantastic.
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candlepowerforums.com has more flashlight knowledge and opinions than you can shake a stick at. flashlightreviews.com, as mentioned above, is also very good.
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Holy Crap!!!!! A whole forum devoted to flashlights.!!!!! Now I will never get the lawn mowed this summer, I have too many forums to keep up with!!!!
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I have one Surefire G2, it's not LED and produces 65 lumens for 60 minutes. I also have the E1L Outdoorsmen, it is LED and puts out 25 lumens for 4 hours. In a side by side comparison they both seem to be just as bright despite the difference in lumens. But the xenon lamp G2 is easier to see at longer distances. I love them both and I'll stick with the Surefire brand.
The Surefire U2 is an amazing LED light with adjustble output -- making it VERY versatile. I love it.
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Yet these towns were now deprived of the facilities which the penny post afforded without, so far as appears, exciting a murmur.
There was also a penny post, first set up in London by a private person.
It was their unanimous opinion that the penny post should be retained in the hands of the State.
The new service was avowedly in imitation of the London penny post.
The establishment of the penny post had one effect which had probably not been contemplated.
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Might want to check the Metasploit site/forum and/or google.
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For the past few weeks I have been thinking mostly about modernity and ideology. We talk often in architecture about the relationship between theory and practice. Like the opposition of public/private or political/autonomous, the duality of theory and practice feels both important and... View full entry
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30 Issues in 30 Days: The State of the MTA
It's Transportation Week on the Brian Lehrer Show's election series "30 issues in 30 Days." See the full 30 Issues schedule and archive here.
Transportation Nation's Andrea Bernstein and Jim O'Grady discuss the MTA's capital projects, planned fare increases and what the next mayor can, and can't, do about it.


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Facts about Rhode Island
Rhode Island rests at the center of a 33-million-person megalopolis with $2.1 trillion in output. The state has five advanced growth areas: biomedical innovation; IT, cyber, and data analytics; defense shipbuilding and maritime; advanced business services; and design, food, and custom manufacturing. Opportunistic economic sectors include transport, distribution, and logistics; and arts, education, hospitality, and tourism. Rhode Island is placing a heavy focus on innovation and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education – including the award of two U.S. Department of Defense grants to develop a center focused on innovation, design and manufacturing. Source: "Rhode Island Innovates" by Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program.
Greatest Distances : North to South - 48 miles; East to West - 37 miles
Elevation : Highest - Jerimoth Hill, Foster 812 feet; Lowest - Sea level along Atlantic coast.
Climate : Average January Temperature: 30°F; Average July Temperature: 72° F
Yearly Precipitation : 44 inches (average)
The Rhode Island legislature, called the General Assembly, is bicameral, with a Senate and a House of Representatives whose members are apportioned on the basis of population. The Senate has 38 members and is presided over by the Senate President who is elected from its membership. The House of Representatives has 75 members and is presided over by the Speaker, who is elected from the membership. Election to both houses is for a term of two years. The term of the Governor and general officers is four years.
Rhode Island has no county government. It is divided into 39 municipalities, each having its own form of local government.
Rhode Island's official name: State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Capital: Providence
Governor: Gina M. Raimondo (D)
Lt. Governor: Daniel J. McKee (D)
Secretary of State: Nellie M. Gorbea (D)
General Treasurer: Seth Magaziner (D)
Attorney General: Peter F. Kilmartin (D)
U.S. Senators: John F. Reed(D) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
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Last week, Ed Yong reported on a new paper examining transmission of Zaire virus from experimentally-infected pigs to co-housed macaques. Like the previous paper, they observed that Ebola in pigs was a respiratory disease, and that it could spread to other animals (in this case, non-human primates). The macaques they tested developed the symptoms of Ebola that were expected–a systemic disease, with virus isolated from the blood. In this study, they also added in an air sampling component, and were able to detect evidence of virus (via PCR) in the air. However, the authors do note that this could have been aerosolized in other manners than directly from the exhaling pigs (such as during the floor-cleaning process). Finally, even if it does become aerosolized and spread in this manner, as noted in Ed's article, Ebola is not "suddenly an airborne virus, like influenza." Certainly more efficient transmission takes place via close contact with infected secretions during hospital procedures and funeral rites.Sponsored Ads
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With London Fashion Week in full swing, the style pack are certainly not short of dates for the diary. But even the busiest fashion buff wouldn't pass up the chance to head to Calvin Klein's Regent Street flagship this evening, where face of the brand Rita Ora is due to perform an acoustic performance. Style plate Pixie Geldof will also be joining Ora on the decks. Not on the list? Don't worry — head to Twitter to find out how to win tickets. (twitter.com/calvinklein)
Not-so-average Joe
There are times when you just want jeans to be jeans, not printed, fluoro, spray-on excuses for denim. That's when it's best to consult Joe. Hailed as the US equivalent of our beloved J Brand, Joe's Jeans features, quite simply, a range of jeans in classic vintage blue washes that come in one standard tapered straight leg shape. It's denim, without the BS. (£185, liberty.co.uk)
Molto Milano
Milan Fashion Week begins today and with shows including Alberta Ferretti and Just Cavalli, it promises to be a flying start. Gucci is one of the first to take to the catwalk and with more flamenco ruffles and thigh-skimming hemlines than you can shake a stick at in September's spring/summer 13 offering, we're hoping for the same signature Milanese flourish from today's A/W show.
Very selective
Fearne Cotton has been hard at work on her 10th collection for very.co.uk and she has also brought a new employee into the fold. Rock baby Tali Lennox, daughter of Annie, is the new face of the range, which touches down online today, after she was personally selected by Cotton to be the brand ambassador. Judging by these shots, we can see why. (Prices from £12, very.co.uk)
Beside the seaside
With a focus on Sixties Mod culture, Hush Puppies' new collaboration with Hemingway is about as British as they come. So where better to shoot the campaign than Margate, at the iconic Dreamland amusement park? Revered photographer Dean Chalkley chose the seaside town as the perfect backdrop to shoot the collection, which features stacked sole bowling shoes and tasselled loafers in ice cream shades. Pass the fish 'n' chips. (From £110, hushpuppies.com)
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Iona College Women's Basketball 40th Anniversary Celebration
Dear Iona College Women's Basketball Alumni,
On behalf of the 2014 women's basketball program, I would like to invite you back to celebrate 40 years of Iona College women's basketball. As a new member of the Iona College Athletics family, I have already witnessed the tremendous pride our alumni have for the women's basketball program. The support we have received from so many of you has propelled us to a tremendous start this season, highlighted by our recent victory over Marist College and current program record 14 game winning streak. For that, I thank each of you!
I write today to formally invite each of you back to a number of special celebrations we have planned to celebrate 40 years of women's basketball here at Iona. Each of you has played a special role in establishing the legacy and tradition of this program and our team and I would be honored if you would return to campus and help us pay tribute to so many special years.
Below you will find a schedule and itinerary for each of the events we have planned. I look forward to meeting all of our alumni and hearing about each of your Iona experiences. I especially look forward to providing a fitting tribute to such a special group of women in Iona College Athletics history. Please feel free to reach out to me directly should you have any questions or need any additional information.
Thank you and Go Gaels!
Billi Godsey
Women's Basketball Head Coach
Date Opponent Time Decade
Jan. 26 Saint Peter's 2:00pm 1970/80's
Jan. 30 Fairfield 7:00pm 1990's
Feb. 16 Rider 2:00pm 2000's
Mar. 2 Marist 12:00pm All Alumni
Itinerary - Sunday, March 2nd – Iona Women's Basketball vs. Marist College
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10:30 am Hegarty Room Check-in
*Continental breakfast available
11:00 am Campus Tours Leaving Hynes West
11:45 am Alumni return to Hynes Center Gymnasium for 12:00 tip
12:00 pm Iona College Women's Basketball vs. Marist College
12:45 pm Halftime – Recognition of all Iona College Women's Basketball Alumni at halfcourt
2:00 pm Postgame reception in the Hegarty Room.
2:30 pm Men's Basketball vs. Rider University
* Complimentary tickets available for all women's basketball alumni
3:00 pm Informal reception at the Beechmont Tavern
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An encyclopedic treatment of the looking glass, from the bathroom variety to its use in high-powered telescopes. Business journalist Pendergrast has an eclectic mind and writes about deceptively narrow topics (Uncommon Grounds, 1999, etc.) that have, in fact, figured in world history for millennia. Here, he demonstrates how mirrors have been intimately connected to human consciousness. Archaeologists have uncovered artificial mirrors made of polished obsidian, a natural black glass created during volcanic eruptions, dating from around 6200 b.c.e., at a site in what is now Turkey. Mirrors themselves are nothing more than objects that, as Pendergrast says, "are meaningless until someone looks in them." At that juncture, the literal and psychological reflections multiply. As with his history of coffee and how it transformed the world in so many ways, Pendergrast had little conception of how many directions a history of mirrors would take. He traveled to modern-day locales to view a 300-foot diameter radio telescope in rural West Virginia, lay on his back in upstate New York to see into the world's largest kaleidoscope, looked at himself in a true mirror (not flipped right-to-left), and entered a French nudist colony (few mirrors there, as Pendegrast had rightly surmised). These are largely descriptive ruminations, though at times the author becomes reflective himself about the deeper meaning of what humans see when they see themselves or their cosmological surroundings with the help of mirrors. Impressive in its wide-ranging research, and sometimes ovewhelmingly detailed: best consumed a chapter at a time.
From a review in The New York Times PSST -- want to save $160,000? Don't send your son to college; slip him this book instead. It shoehorns an entire liberal arts education into a cultural history of mirrors that touches on architecture, anthropology, sex, painting, myth, religion, math, science, magic, astronomy, literature, business, espionage and warfare, and travels from the Big Bang to the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman Empires, the waxing and waning of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the discovery of the New World and, at last, space: the final frontier. Anyone who masters the contents of Mirror Mirror need never fear Trivial Pursuit again. — Liesl Schillinger


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Hornets Even Series
It was a happy Easter for Hornet fans as New Orleans defeated the L.A. Lakers 93-88 in front of a raucous crowd at the Hive. Chris Paul's triple-double (27 points, 15 assists, 13 rebounds) led the way as the Hornets tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. Here is more from the AP and espn.com, followed by more blogging from Scott.
"It's huge for us," said Paul, who turned in the performance after spending Easter with family. "We wanted to bring a win to our fans in New Orleans. Happy we got this win on Easter. Having my family here makes it more special."
Wearing a black wrap on his left hand and a small bandage over his right eye, Paul scored 14 of New Orleans' 24 points in the fourth quarter. The All-Star guard then capped his brilliant performance by running down the clock and setting up Jarrett Jack's short jumper, which made it 90-86 with 9.3 seconds left.
"Chris Paul, that was one of the better performances I've seen in the playoffs," Hornets coach Monty Williams said. "A lot of guys score. He scored. He assisted. He rebounded."
It was the best performance Chris Paul has given this year. Maybe his best performance ever. I said the same thing last Sunday after the Hornets stunning Game 1 win. On Easter Sunday, he topped it. His game-high 13 rebounds equaled the total of 7 foot Andrew Bynum and 7 foot 1 Pau Gasol combined. The size of the Lakers is the biggest advantage L.A. has over New Orleans. Chris Paul, the shortest player on the floor, negated that Sunday night with his brilliant play.
"He's maybe 6 feet (tall) and he's in there getting 13 rebounds," explained a smiling Trevor Ariza in postgame.
CP3 used the high pick and roll to perfection, much the same way he did in Game 1. And despite an injured right thumb, along with an Artest elbow to the eye, the Hornets 4-time all-star point guard played a game-high 44 minutes.
Before this series began, more people believed in the Easter bunny than the Hornets. After Paul's play in Game 4, the Easter bunny has a few more believers.


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I began this meditation by thinking about other living beings and how they endure constant problems and suffering. These living beings have been so kind to me in the past, holding me in their love again and again. But now they seem like strangers who have no connection with me at all.
It is easy to think only of my own suffering and problems, and ignore theirs. Why is this? Because I have direct awareness of my own suffering and problems.
But if I think about it, I can see that their sufferings and problems are just as important as my own. I am only one person but there are countless other living beings – their combined suffering and problems are like a planet compared to the speck of dust which is mine.
I felt as if I had a hoard of concern for my own 'self'. It felt like a mountain, tightly bound up in my wish for myself to be happy, keeping it tied up tightly around me.
As I thought about how I could work for just my own happiness or I could work for everyone's happiness, I felt the cords binding this concern break. I felt all the concern and energy I give myself flood out and away, so that it spread out to all living beings equally with myself.
I felt relief and happiness. I felt that I could work easily for everyone else's happiness, without even a second's hesitation. In fact, the very idea of hesitation did not exist. If I perceived something I could do to help someone else, I would do it instantly, as if I were doing it for myself.
I gazed at this feeling for the rest of the meditation. It was extremely smooth and contented.
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By Kickntrue on 7/28/08
By Ray Snarski III, oobgolf intern
Did your driver make the cut?
Here are the top 25 drivers by average fairway percentage, popularity and average member star rating!
Percentage of fairways hit had the most pull. This accounted for 50% of the scoring model. Popluarity, which was based on how many people carry a specific club in their their bag was 25%. The final 25% was based on user ratings given to the drivers in oobgolf's equipment section.
These three scoring perspectives where averaged together with the corresponding weights to get a total score and produce these top 25 drivers:
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The average of the fairway percentages for each driver were computed in order to get one number for each driver so that they could be sorted from highest to lowest and rated on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest). The drivers were put into 10 groups of 27 for average fairway percentage with the highest average fairway percentages getting a rating of 10, the lowest getting a rating of 1 and everything else in-between rated accordingly.
The next part of the scoring model was popularity. Due to the fact that some drivers had less statistics from game play (and possibly unfairly higher fairway percentage) it was appropriate to give 25% of the scoring weight to popularity. This was done because of the belief that the more statistics there were from game play the more legitimate the average fairway percentages were. This part was graded the same as average fairway percentage with the most popular drivers getting the highest (10) rating and the rest scoring accordingly.
The last part of the scoring model, and the final 25% of the scoring weight, looked at what members of oobgolf thought about the specific drivers! Members can grade equipment from 1 to 5 stars. The average member star rating was sorted from highest (5 stars) to lowest (0 stars) and graded in the same 1 to 10 rating scale with 10 being the highest. All the 5 star ratings received a 10 rating and then for every .49 change in star rating there was a drop in the 1 to 10 rating scale (example; 4.99 to 4.5 got a 9 rating, 4.49 to 4 got a 8 rating.. etc).
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klangdon says:
4 of the top 25 are TaylorMade. 3 of which are just variations on the Burner. Pretty good showing for them.
Josh says:
Definitely, I'd be interested in seeing this sorted purely based on fairway percentage. It would also be cool to see average handicap for the people who have that club. Actually, I just gave myself an idea. How about 2 rankings, 1 based purely on a drivers fairway percentage and nothing else, then the other based on a score derived by dividing average fairway percentage by average handicap of the people who have the club. That way you end up with the best fairway to handicap value.
Josh says:
I may have explained that wrong above, actually it should be average handicap divided by average fairway %. So a club that was 90% fairway hits that was owned by people with handicaps averaging 10 would score .11 (10/90) if you took a club that had 90% fairway hits but with people who had average handicaps of 20 it would score higher .22
There may be a better way to express it. Just an idea
Kickntrue says:
What I like about this is the unbiased ratings. It doesn't matter who markets the best (though i guess it does a bit on popularity). For instance- who would've forseen the Dunlop Loco Crazy Long on a list like this?
falcon50driver says:
Thanks Josh, now I have a splitting headache with all those numbers rattling around in there. I have the Burner and I love it's accuracy. It's longer than my Wilson Deep Red II also. See if you can Demo one for a round.
theredmission says:
I only have a Burner 3W and love it-once I actually 100% cure my stupid slice I'll prob. get the drive as well.
mbills1015 says:
Taking this info and just a general opinion, probably biased b/c it's the only brand I play with.... but one could suggest that Taylor Made makes the best clubs in golf, for all different skill levels. They have beginner equipment and obviously advanced stuff as well, but pound for pound I'm going with TM.
sshadow2 says:
I have the Burner Draw and it is great. I'm changing my swing though and now I can't stop hooking with it (I'm a slicer normally, and my swing change dramatically straightens the flight). I hit it a little short compared to the Tour Burner but I refuse to take it out my bag. Really nice to see its number 1 here at Oobgolf.com.
rymerritt34 says:
I just bought the TM Burner Draw about two weeks ago because I've had a slice ever since being a kid. I hit a bucket of balls with it and hated it; absolutely couldn't believe I bought it. I was still slicing the ball as badly as ever. I played in a scramble about a week later and decided what the heck, I'll give it one more chance before I hawk it on ebay and I absolutely crushed it. I'm sure it had a lot to do with working on some mechanics, but I absolutely love the club. I agree, TM makes the best drivers and fairway woods in golf!
birdieXris says:
Cant believe the Srixon W-506 isn't on there. nothing by the Srix at all. :( booooo.
TaylorFade says:
No surprise here. The Burner was top rated by Golf Digest's hot list earlier this year. If Ping had a draw model G10 at press time it would be right up there too.
But aside from that, I have it and love it, but I have been hitting TM forever. It's just more accurate than any other driver I have hit. Probably more to do with the shaft than anything else.
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SingleDigits says:
It would also be useful to see the actual Driver counts. If the actual counts are low, a couple players with good fairway accuracy could skew the results.
terrypeeples says:
i just wonder, if taylormade drivers are so good, then why arn't they used in or win any long drive competitions? after all, thats where distance and accuracy is a must.
JWHpurist says:
The stats. & info are all well and good for "Those Who Care" and desire new items to improve their game. I have over 20 Drivers to choose from and nothing gives me grater pleasure than to get on the tee with a 8.5*-9*, 200cc +or- (Vintage Driver, either metal or persimmon), hit a shot where I call it(Center 250 to 275yds.), and watch my companions hit "Wild Shots" with their 10.5*, 450cc Giant Tin Cans that endup OB or in the hazards when they try for 290" to 300' results. I have a 450cc Custom La Jolla from House of Forged that only produces about 15 more yards, but why use it when I don't have to, to post a lower score!! JWHpurist
JWHpurist says:
It makes no difference to me that none of my many drivers aren't on that list because I like what I have and they all work well when I hit them properly!! For terrypeeples: My Custom 450cc La Jolla Driver came from "House Of Forged" because Robert Kent knows Clubs and Shafts and how to build the Best!! The results of his long drive team in competition indicate that!! House of Forged is located in San Diego, CA and can build you anything you want to suit your skill level. This is the kind of service and Custom Clubs I received from Stan Thompson when he was alive and well many years ago!! I have some Thompson clubs over 30 years old that still play quite well. Believe that or not!! JWHpurist
Shivas18 says:
Did you notice that most of the drivers listed are from big budget, high advertising companies? Hey, nearly ALL golf equipment sold in the USA is made in China. For a great "no-name" driver, try Alpha Reaction ... I've been out driving people with their C830.2 for a long time. Of course, it's not listed in the "Top 25"... are you surprised? Probably not.
Kickntrue says:
@shivas18- I agree with you that it is easily possible that there are better drivers out there for your game. This is not an "editorialized" list though, it is objective based on stats and ownership numbers. Because of that second part- the big names are going to dominate it, but it's not like oobgolf is ranking these drivers based on opinions. This is what people play and hit the best with the most often.
CJay says:
The list looks a little dated, loved to see this years results.
esixx says:
when are they updating the rankings? looks like this is at least a year old and I'm sure people want to see where the R9, 909, Diable and others all rank.
CDS2008 says:
What about the r7 460? Theres over 300 users who have that club compared to the less than 100 with the TP. Ive never heard of the TP and I have a 460.
TomPong says:
I wonder why there is no Cleveland Driver on the List . They are cheap, long , and easy to hit!
fhsbaseball21 says:
where the hell is the 2009 cobra s9-1 f?
KVSmith59 says:
it should be based purely on FIR and then broken down by handicap. Popularity is based on how well a company markets the product and user rating is too subjective...jmho
banatmfees says:
i think the Cobra l4v and l5v should also be mentioned...incredible equipment in my opinion!
Smeltn says:
I am kinda lost as to how the Nike Sumo didn't make the list. 378 people have it listed in their bag, and the Taylor made burner only had 93 people. It has the exact same rating as the Burner does.
Panerai111 says:
I think this list is really old.
Gabriel Moreno says:
yeah i know list is old but my driver is no 2. Thats why I havent changed it since I bought it in 2007 while my other friends have bought three different drivers during the same span. The tp burner was and still is fantastic.
rmumph1 says:
Cleveland hibore xls. Hitting it straight and long. Great club.
windowsurfer says:
Would be interesting to see LOFT x-referenced - FIR for each loft. Then (as per KVSmith) would be cool to further filter by handicap.
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Through-the-door ice and water dispenser. This frequently requested feature is a minor convenience with a major drawback. Consumer Reports' surveys show that, as a group, refrigerators with water and ice dispensers require considerably more repairs than those without. And dispensers boost energy use and cost while eating up food-storage space.
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The Uniting Church on Maribyrnong Road was engulfed in fire shortly after midnight and may be beyond repair, its minister, the Reverend Rob Rosinsky, said yesterday.
Mr Rosinsky said he left the church shortly before 10pm on Saturday night, and about two hours later, heard a noise from his nearby home.
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they'll need LaVogue and Fanny Farmer as their corner tenants...ReplyDelete
Do you have any pic of Willow Lawn from the 60's thru 80's?ReplyDelete
I have a few more early pics that I'll be posting in the future, nothing from the 80s though (yet). If anyone has any old pictures of Willow Lawn, send them in!ReplyDelete
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That was the Mall in Richmond for years. I remember Christmas shopping there often and going to the S&W for lunch.ReplyDelete
....and duckpin bowling :)ReplyDelete
Newest car in the photo is a '67 (the Chevy Kingswood Estate in white at the lower right) so that might be the year it was taken.ReplyDelete
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I remember staying home from school (Maybeury Elm.) in the early '90's and ma would take me up to Woolworth's to eat at the bar....was like stepping back in time at an early age....miss that place...ReplyDelete
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I was an assistant mgr.AT G C Murphy Co. in 1965 & 66. I remember the center well. We lived on Horsepen Rd.ReplyDelete


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We spent the days skiing, enjoying fun lunches at the Roundhouse, and apres-ski drinks in the hot pool. One snowy day, however, we opted for something new and headed to the Nordic Center, housed in the Sun Valley Club, to try cross country skiing. The trail runs along a picturesque creek, and it was not only absolutely beautiful, but an invigorating and inspiring way to explore the landscape. We enjoyed a lovely and well-deserved, late, lunch at the Sun Valley Club after our expedition.
Don't miss fondue dinner at the Roundhouse, located at the top of the gondola – the ride up and down make it even more worth it. The sleigh ride to dinner at Trail Creek Cabin is also an experience. Bundle up for the ride and know that the hearty dinner is worth braving the cold for. Order hot-spiced wine to stay warm, while you appreciate the twinkling stars on the ride home. For a cozy and delicious dinner in Ketchum make a reservation at Vintage (it only seats 20) and is definitely a culinary treat.
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest Arab country of the Middle East. It is bordered by Jordan and Iraq on the north and northeast, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on the east, Oman on the southeast, and Yemen on the south.
The origins of Saudi Arabia go back as far as 1744 with the establishment of the first Saudi State. The formation of the current Kingdom began in 1902, when Abdul-Aziz bin Saud captured the Al-Saud's ancestral home of Riyadh, and culminated in 1932 with the proclamation and recognition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is a monarchy. King Salman bin Adbdulaziz Al Saud succeeded to the throne on 23 January 2015, following the death of his brother, the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The King is assisted by a Council of Ministers that he appoints. In recent years the consultative Shura Council, which consists of 150 members (including women) appointed by the King, has developed a modest but increasing role in public debate. Municipal elections were last held in December 2015, with women granted the right to vote and to run as candidates for the first time.
Saudi Arabia is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It is a member of the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the G20, the United Nations, World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Australia and Saudi Arabia enjoy a friendly and substantive relationship. This is underpinned by commercial ties and supported by shared membership in the G20 as well as Australia's engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council and Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which are both headquartered in Saudi Arabia.
Australia and Saudi Arabia also have well-established cooperation in countering terrorism and are both members of the anti-ISIL coalition and the International Syria Support Group.
People-to-people contacts are also an important aspect of the relationship, with over 10,100 Saudi enrolments at Australian education institutions in 2015.
Saudi Arabia is Australia's second largest trading partner in the Middle East region. There is significant potential for economic ties to grow, given areas of complementarity in agriculture, education and construction. The launch in April 2016 by the Saudi government of a plan (Vision 2030) for economic reform and diversification also provides potential opportunities for Australian business. The establishment of the Australia-Saudi Business Council in 2013 also supports the promotion of bilateral business ties.
With a population of around 30.8 million (2014) and nearly 20 per cent of the world's conventional oil reserves, Saudi Arabia is the Middle East's largest economy. Real GDP growth in 2015 was 3.4 per cent, according to the IMF. The recent decline in oil prices is expected to negatively impact Saudi Arabia's current account balance in 2016.
The Saudi Government initiated structural reform measures in the 1990s designed to encourage privatisation, liberalise foreign trade and reform investment regimes. Commercial laws were revised and initial steps were taken to free up foreign investment and privatise parts of the state sector. Sustained low oil prices have seen an accelerated agenda for economic reform, focused on diversification, privatisation and job creation. Education and skills development are a major focus for the government, as the policy of 'Saudisation' looks to increase the percentage of Saudi citizens working in the private sector. An approximately $5 billion King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP) was launched in 2005, funding over 185,000 young Saudis to undertake tertiary studies abroad. After the death of King Abdullah in January 2015, the program was renamed the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program and revamped to ensure closer alignment between scholarships and needed skills. Australia is an approved destination for Saudi students under the Scholarship Program. The Saudi Government is also engaged in a major program for the construction of educational institutions in Saudi Arabia.
As Australia's second largest market in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is an important trading partner for Australia. In 2015, the two-way merchandise trade totalled $2.6 billion and trade in services $393 million. Passenger motor vehicles were Australia's largest commodity export to Saudi Arabia, worth $924.3 million in 2015..
Saudi Arabia is also a substantial market for beef, sheep meat, barley, wheat, dairy products, vehicle parts and accessories and vegetables.
Exports of services, notably education, are also significant. A large number of Saudi tertiary students study in Australia, mostly under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program. In 2015, there were more than 10,100 Saudi enrolments in Australian educational institutions, with Saudi students representing the largest contingent from the Middle East region.
Australia-Saudi business ties have expanded. The March 2013 Joint Ministerial Commission meeting saw the signing of a MoU between the Australia Saudi Business Council and the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce establishing the Australia Saudi Joint Business Council. The establishment of the Saudi-based chapter, the Saudi-Australian Business Council, was formally approved in July 2014.
Saudi Arabia's needs are well suited to Australian capabilities. Saudi Arabia has a sound economy with a fast-growing and young population, a well-managed banking system, good infrastructure, and generally low import duties and barriers. Its business community is sophisticated and familiar with Western practices. Austrade is represented in both Riyadh and Jeddah.
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2016: Minister for Tourism and International Education Senator Colbeck visited Saudi Arabia in January.
2015: Parliamentary Delegation (JSCFADT Trade Sub-committee) visited Saudi Arabia.
April 2015: Minister for Trade and Investment, the Hon Andrew Robb MP, visited Riyadh to promote Australia's trade and investment links with Saudi Arabia. He also supported 29 Australian education institutions exhibiting at the annual International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education.
January 2015: Governor General His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) visited Saudi Arabia. He conveyed the condolences of the Government and people of Australia to the Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
November 2014: King Salman, in his former role as Crown Prince, attended the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brisbane. His delegation included Minister of Finance Dr Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, then-Minister of Culture and Information Dr Abdulaziz Khojah; then-Minister of State Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Nizar Obaid Madani and Central Bank Governor Mubarak.
September 2014: Minister of Labor Adel bin Mohammed Fakieh visited Australia to attend the G20 Labor and Employment Ministerial Meeting.
August 2014: Then-Saudi Minister of Higher Education HE Dr Khalid Al-Ankary visited Australia and met Minister for Trade and Investment the Hon Andrew Robb MP.
July 2014: Saudi Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr Tawfig Al-Rabiah visited Australia to attend the G20 Trade Ministers meeting in Sydney.
April 2014: Minister for Trade and Investment, the Hon Andrew Robb MP, visited Saudi Arabia. Minister Robb promoted Australia's trade and investment links with Saudi Arabia, and supported 27 Australian education institutions exhibiting at the annual International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education.
April 2014: Minister for Agriculture, the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP, visited Saudi Arabia on his first overseas ministerial visit. Minister Joyce discussed Australia's agricultural relationship with Saudi Arabia. He was accompanied by a delegation of Australian agriculture and food industry representatives.
February 2014: Minister of Finance Dr Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Assaf and Central Bank Governor Mubarak visited Australia to attend the Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.
March 2013: Then-Saudi Minister of Agriculture, HE Dr Fahd bin Abdul Rahman Balghunaim co-chaired with then Australian Minister for Trade, the Hon Craig Emerson, the 9th Australia-Saudi Joint Ministerial Commission meeting.
June 2012: Then-Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Senator Bob Carr, visited Saudi Arabia.
May 2010: Then-Saudi Minister of Higher Education HE Dr Khalid Al-Ankary visited to sign a MoU on Higher Education Cooperation with Australia.
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John 10: 27-29
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What's Attacking Me? (Gnats?)
We have a major bug problem outside and have no clue what it really is and what we can do about it. It appears mostly in the evening....really, anytime after 4:00pm. We just moved outside of Chicago, and in the city, we never had this problem. The bugs also seem to follow us, if we are in the backyard, they'll swarm your head, if you go to dairy queen a few miles away, they're there too. Last night we went to Target that's about 8 miles away and they were still swarming our heads.
As mentioned above, they seem to like your head. They don't bite you, but they just annoy you, and sometimes you will breath one in through your nose or mouth. Last night, when we were stopped, they really seemed to like my black side mirror on my car. You can see them just swarming around it.
From an area perspective, we live outside of Chicago. The area use to be a lot of farmland it's quietly disappearing. We have a pond and forest in our subdivision, but since it happens miles away from our house too, I don't think that's a factor.
I know that we can't do anything about them when we go elsewhere, but if there anything that we can do on our property? I would *guess* they are gnats, but I really don't know for sure. We like being outside, but it's no fun when you're being attacked.
Thanks in advanced for any hints!
They are gnats and a nuisance but relatively harmless. About all you can do is spray yourselves with personal insect repellent when outside. And I guess get some citronella candles or oil torches (Not sure they work but I associate the smell with my childhood and summer outside). Some say fabric softener sheets stuck in a shirt or blouse pocket help. Sounds mythological to me but this would certainly be easy and cheap enough to try out.
Drug stores and so forth will have some repellents. Camping, fishing and similar outdoor gear places may have some stronger stuff.
The Gnats in these parts have teeth and do bite.:laughing:
Nothing worse than Gnats, Strawberry flies, Green Heads and Horse Flies, except for mosquitoes maybe. Down here, we have 'em all.:censored:
Thanks for your responses.
I've tried to use off (the deep woods one), and that doesn't keep these gnats away. I've read somewhere that wearing a hat helps because the gnats don't like flying around under the brim. Maybe I'll try that and see what happens.
Some folks around here swear by Avon Skin So Soft for bug repellent.
I can't bring myself to try it on a construction site, but that's the word.
I will say that I use Coppertone Sport sun screen and the bugs seem to stay away from me.
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AMARILLO -- Friday afternoon, APD Narcotics and SWAT executed a search warrant in the 3000 block of NE 11th.
Officers found 2.5 grams of methamphetamine, 8 grams of crack cocaine and a small amount of marijuana in the residence. The seized value of the narcotics is $1300.
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