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Tough one (great photo of Rijkaard though)
I'll go for Suker I think...
Tough one (great photo of Rijkaard though)
I'll go for Suker I think...
Fascist Dictator of the Heath Davis Appreciation Society
Supporting Petone's Finest since the very start - Iain O'Brien
Also Supporting the All Time #1 Batsman of All Time Ever - Jacques Kallis and the much maligned Peter Siddle.
Vimes tells it how it is:
I'll vote for Pele to bring that tie to a conclusion at 11-1.
Battle Eight
Zico (Brazil)
World Cups: 3 (1978, 1982, 1986)
World Cup Apperances: 11
World Cup Goals: 5
Best Performance: 3rd in 1978
Noteable for: Being the best player in a series of Brazil squads who never quite landed the big one.
Mark Schwarzer (Australia)
World Cups: 1 (2006)
Apps: 3
Clean Sheets: 0
Best: Second Round in 2006.
Noteable for: Being Australia's first choice keeper in 3/4 games in 2006.
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- As featured in The Independent.
"I don't think that they'll come close to us to be honest."
- Steve Smith before the Ashes
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Very well then I contradict myself,
(I am large, I contain multitudes.
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-1 Schwarzer
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RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.
marc71178 - President and founding member of AAAS - we don't only appreciate when he does well, but also when he's not quite so good!
Anyone want to join the Society?
Beware the evils of Kit-Kats - they're immoral apparently.
Schwarzer? What the ****? A bizarre inclusion really.
-1 Schwarzer, given the ridiculousness of his presence.
Frank Rijkaard
Mark Schwarzer
Would've obviously gone for Pele and Fontaine.
Suker and Zico.
Suker and Zico.
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
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|My office space...a study on the things I JUST LOVE
My article this week on Houzz is all about creating ideabooks to help you learn your own style. Using "just love" books, you can delve into the defining features of your preferences and get a better grip on what you should be looking for when you are purchasing items for your home. Go check out the article right HERE and I would love it if you made your own "just love" ideabook or pinboard and showed them off here in the comment section or over on the facebook page!! Let's see what you JUST LOVE!!
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New to air suspention and need advice
I need some advice and knowlegde regarding air Bag suspention.
Firstly I live in New Zealand, and as far as the Air suspention scene here goes, there pretty much isnt one. Hence why i am after your help with a few matters.
I am planning on fitting air bag suspention to my new project (dont laugh), a Singer Vogue Station wagon. The rear of the car I feel I Have sorted out, by using a bigger diff and a four link setup, which should work well with the air bag setup. The real problems I have are with the front suspention. At themoment it uses a very Britsh style double wishbone setup, and would like to change this in favour for a more well setup front.
The inner guards are going to be cut out of the engin bay, so that the car can go low. I had origanly thought of using Macpherson struts out of a Later Japenesse car, but I have a few thoughts about this. One is that with the air bags, do the move much?? What I mean by this is, if I replace the spring out of the strut with an air bag, will the strut flex forward and back at the air bag? Would you suggest maybe using a front setup out of a toyota hilux? I presume that a wishbone setup would be best, as I there for wouldnt have to make custom mounting point for the Macpherson strut?
Anyway, any help would be great, as I am very newto this, and it is hardto find good advice in this country.
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The double wishbone is probably one of the best suspension setups. MacPherson struts are used nowadays because they are good enough and cheaper to manufacture and install, definitely not because they are better! Struts limit the amount of adjustments you can make to the front suspension. You can simply replace the existing springs in your car with air bags of the correct height. You can't just replace the springs on a strut, you have to change the entire strut. Search for "air strut" and you should come up with at least a couple different manufacturers with an application that could be adapted to your car. Struts still need a "shock tower" to be mounted in.
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Hey MyIGNers.
I have just spent the entire day at work with no internet or email and it sucked big time.
Now, don't get me wrong, I'm fine with going without digital communication for a while. If I'm away on holiday, kickin' it with my family at the farm, or lazing around on a beach I actually don't want to be around technology. But when you work in an industry which is dependent on being online, it is incredibly frustrating when the network goes down. I couldn't send files to clients and I couldn't get clients feedback on my work. If I needed to do research for a job, nope, couldn't do that either.
Worst of all, I couldn't get on MyIGN and shoot the shit with you fine people!
So, it struck me, just how dependent we are on this thing we call the internet and it got me thinking, can any of you remember a time before all of this? I imagine many of the folks on here have known nothing else, and to conceive of a life without digital interaction is, well, inconceivable!
So, do you have any memories of the 'dark ages' and for those who don't, what would you do without THIS?


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Rampage vs. Rugged Ridge, Neg. Feedback?
I want to get a full car cover for days when the rain comes unexpectedly and I don't feel like rushing around to put everything back together. Does anyone have any negative feedback for either of these brands?
What you need is the Bestop Trail Cover. Bestop 81040-09 - Bestop® All Weather Trail Cover in Charcoal for 07-10 Jeep® Wrangler JK 2 Door - Quadratec
Are the rampage three-layer covers no good? I know the bestop ones are great, but for 67 dollars vs. 130+ for the bestop, what is the downside?
The cover you are talking about is meant to protect the vehicle from the elements as opposed to having it in a garage. It is meant to be used with the top on. If you use it with the top off there won't be anything to support it and it will collapse. The Bestop Trail Cover is specifically meant to be used with the top and doors off.
Both Rampage and Rugged Ridge build to a price- Bestop builds it, then puts a price on it. For protecting your rig, go Bestop! :) Mark W.
Thanks! That's what I wanted to know. No point buying it if it's just gonna collapse anyway. I'll buy the bestop cover!
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how determine size of service
I read a lot of posts and articles that say something like, " if you have 100amp service.."
I'm trying to figure out what that exactly means.
For example, I have a main panel that has a main breaker that is two 100 amp breakers side by side, one for each phase.
Now, is that considered "100 amp service" or "200 amp service"?
To my logic it should be 200 amp service, since I have 100 amp available for each phase.
that would generally be called a 100amp service, and there should be a breaker tie so that both poles are disconnected at the same time
That is a 100A service.
You DO NOT add up the breaker as you thought.
A single breaker is a single pole breaker. A double breaker, such as your main, is a double-pole breaker.
Your main is a two-pole 100 amp breaker.
You have 100 amps @ 240v.
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Also funny u said that about a chav hittin ur car coz today wen i was parked waitin for my sis an absolutely shit driver misjudged the angle of his car and scraped the back side of my bumper :
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Thats shit mate, I went to Morrisons the other day parked up and was walking across the road and there was this family reversing well i say reversing i mean trying to reverse into a parking space, personally i do the same because its easier to drive out that reverse out. anyway they either went looking or needed to go to specsavers because they went staight into the back of one of the chrome bollards that are along morrisons walkways, they had kids in the car and everything. Not being funny but if i drove that like my misses kids in the car i would get told to hand my keys over and more than likely be sleeping in the shed for the rest of the month lol. A few days before that i was parked up at co-op misses popped in to grab a few bits, was sitting in my car this old woman walked to her car and knocked my passengers wing mirror so i put my window down and said you need to be more careful love, she didnt hear me and opened her door straight onto mine, I jumped outta that car, took a picture of her number plate and said a few polite words to her, kicked a duck and got back in my car. luckly for her she didnt do any damage but she had no idea what she just done, also luckly i was going in the oppsite direction or i might have had to give chase lol.
Should've popped her hip.....
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Sometimes i wish my car was like the bimmer in 007's Tommorrow never dies; unscratchable, sledge hammer proof, bullet proof LOL
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My god if cars were unscratchable, sledge hammer proof, bullet proof and idiot proof they would be worth millions because every smackhead and his wife would be after one
Haha the few posts have cracked me up, rob it was probably the old lady that I showed you the other day who chucked shit on a cyclist your lucky you didn't get a load of shit chucked on you or your car lol and as for the modding I think if I had a convertible I would just leave it and maybe put my money into just a really really nice set of wheels but I think have a non very specially a non m sport like mine it does need them few little things to make it look the part but like you say everyone to there own opinion also don't even get me started on old people driving I think it's an absolute joke some of them are more dangerous than young drivers that have just passed it annoys me so much sometimes when they drive about 10 mph in a 30 and slam there brakes on at every single corner obviously I stay well away from them but there still so dangerous I sware
Lol yea i agree, old ppl r one of the worst, one time there was a beautiful straight stretch of road on my way to croydon, so as downshift ready to floor it this old granny just starts slammin her brake on every second infront of me like she's speeding 50mph over the limit :what:wen she was actually doin 25!!! LOL
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Mr Qurei, who is also known as Abu Ala, said he was optimistic the Palestinians could demonstrate a united front after the talks in the Gaza Strip with members of the Palestinian Legislative Council and Palestinian political groups.
Mr Qurei, nominated by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to replace Mahmoud Abbas following his resignation, described the talks as useful and said it was an historic moment, but stressed that the meetings were part of an on-going consultation process.
The BBC's correspondent in Gaza City, James Rodgers, says that in the present political climate that will not be easy - the largest Palestinian militant group, Hamas, was not even represented at the meetings.
Hamas leaders are in hiding after Israel launched a series of air strikes against the group in the wake of a suicide bombing in Jerusalem.
Analysts say Mr Qurei has been seeking to cement support from across the board before unveiling his cabinet in a bid to avoid the fate of Abbas who quit after a power struggle with Yasser Arafat.
Confrontation ahead?
"Today's dialogue was useful and important. All our people agreed on the mission. We should work towards it," Mr Qurei said.
"We are still in consultation and dialogue with all brothers from the groups and Palestinian national personalities to agree
about the mission which we should take into government," he added.
Mr Qurei was expected to present his cabinet to the Palestinian Legislative Council for approval in the coming days.
But after the talks he said he still had two weeks to form his
"I have another week ahead of me, and according to the law I can
obtain an extension of another week," Agence France Presse quoted him as saying.
Media reports have suggested that a new cabinet is likely to include a supporter of Hamas, as well as a moderate favoured by the United States.
But Reuters quoted the two groups saying they would not join a Palestinian administration that would promote a US-backed peace plan.
Head-on confrontation
Our correspondent says the new cabinet will face immediate Israeli demands to dismantle the militant groups, a condition of the Middle East plan, known as the roadmap.
Israel's Defence Minister Shaul Mofaz has said Mr Qurei can prove himself a peace partner only if he starts an immediate crackdown on the militants.
The government of the previous prime minister, Mr Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, never entered into a head-on confrontation with the armed groups, arguing that such a move risked provoking a Palestinian civil war.


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|Mcglone, John
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|Kraeling, Robert
Submitted to: Physiology and Behavior
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/7/1996
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Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: Stress suppresses the immune system which promotes pathogenesis of infectious diseases and tumor development. Various stressors induce neuroendocrine alterations which suppress the immune system and, thus, decrease disease resistance. The link between the immune and neuroendocrine systems is poorly understood. An important physiological response to stress is activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axi Hypothalamic corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) is the primary mediator of the stress response. CRH stimulates pituitary gland release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and peptides of the endogenous opioid peptide family. ACTH in turn stimulates adrenal gland secretion of cortisol. It has been generally accepted for a long time that stress- induced immunosuppression is mediated by cortisol. However, recent work showed that other mediators are involved: stress induced immunosuppression in normal as well as adrenalectomized rats. Researchers at Texas Tech University and the Richard B. Russell Agricultural Research Center showed that administration of CRH into the brain ventricular system produced dramatic behavioral changes and significant immunosuppression which was not mediated by the classically accepted mechanism of activation of the pituitary-adrenal axis. Such treatment appears to mimic acute rather than chronic stress response.
Technical Abstract: In Experiment 1, 50 ug of porcine corticotropin-releasing hormone (pCRH) or saline vehicle (V) was injected intracerebroventricularly (ICV). Plasma cortisol concentrations were higher after pCRH than after V. Generally, pCRH failed to alter NK cytotoxicity or lymphocyte proliferation in response to phytohemagluttin. Pigs injected with pCRH had lower neutrophil chemotaxis (CHTX) than controls. As blood cortisol concentration increased, neutrophil CHTX decreased. Pigs injected with pCRH had higher neutrophil numbers and neutrophil:lymphocyte ratios than controls. Percentage of lymphocytes was higher among control than treated pigs. Central pCRH increased overall activity and activity-related sequences (e.g., sit, walk and stand, walk), but reduced complex oral/nasal sequences (e.g., root, lick). In Experiment 2, pigs were injected ICV with 10 ug of cortisol or V. Cortisol failed to alter NK cytotoxicity, lymphocyte proliferation, CHTX, or leukocyte distribution and behavior. Thus, leukocyte distribution and specific neutrophil function were significantly modulated by stress-related hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis hormones and complexity of behavioral sequences associated with increased activity was reduced. Oral/nasal stereotypies (as seen in confined sows) were not elevated by pCRH. CRH given ICV may better mimic acute rather than chronic stress.


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You must come across a lot of matching tests when you are at school. These questions would ask you to match the meaning to the right words, match the capital city with the country, or match the book with its author, so on and so forth. You must still remember the times when you draw a line with your pencil to match the questions to the correct answers. However, as eLearning has already become such a hot topic today, you really should try some methods to make a matching quiz online. And you must be impressed after you have known how you could do computerized matching today.
*****Use the Open Source Code Online to Make a Matching Quiz*****
There're so many open sources online. First thing you should try is this interesting site. http://www.protonfish.com/quiz/ The site master makes up very interesting web quizzes. And in his matching quiz, the chosen option could follow the moving cursor. This idea is very creative and makes the whole matching quiz look unique. Plus, this author opens the code for all his quizzes. All you need to do is leave the link to his site at the bottom.
Also there're many free html matching quiz templates online for you to use. They create matching quizzes which are not so tricky but very practical, such as this Kelly's Online Quiz Writer. Now you know Google would do the rest of the work for you.
*****Make a Professional Flash Matching Quiz with Desktop Software*****
If you find this way of matching is too simple for you and you want a flash matching quiz or something compatible with your LMS, there're a bunch of software on market that can make matching quiz. Besides the famous Articulate QuizMaker, you could also include some affordable quiz making software in your choosing list. Wondershare QuizCreator is the one you don't want to miss out because of its robust flash quiz making functions.
You could make a popular matching drag and drop with it and add different interactive elements into it. Also you could easily make a graphic matching quiz because QuizCreator allows you to insert images into every single answers.
You could publish the matching quiz to a single Flash file and upload it on your blog. Or you could directly publish it to a SCORM file. Also you could upload the matching quiz to the QuizCreator Online Wondershare provides for free.
So here're only two ways to make a matching quiz. You could choose the one that suits you more and you could explore more methods to making a stunning matching quiz with search engines like Google. Good luck!


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Every module in ArchiOffice has a list view that presents an overview of the records in the module. It can display all the records in the module (for example, Billing or Projects), a found set of records resulting from a find that you executed, or only records on your personal list called My List.
Only the Contacts, Projects and Calendar screens support the "My List" feature. In the case of contacts, only the records that you have flagged by checking the Active check box on the record will be included in your My List. In Projects, only the projects where you are an active team member display. In Calendar, only events in which you are a part display.
The list view can be sorted by clicking on any of the column headers. To sort the list view in descending order, click the same column header again. Click any listed record to view its details.
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You might have noticed photos of cute puppies on Fairytale Brownies' Facebook page this past week. Even though it appears that someone let the dogs in (out?), we still bake fudge brownies, gourmet cookies and bars!
We are in the middle of a contest called Fairytale Furry Tale, promoting furry pets and fairytales, and the pet photos you've seen on Facebook are just reminders for our fans to enter the contest.
Through this Friday, Fairytale Brownies Facebook fans can submit a photo of their furry pet being "fairytale-ish." The term fairytale is open for interpretation. So far, entries include: a dog dressed as a fairy, a dog consulting a mirror on the wall, a princess cat, a prince charming cat, a fairy pup mother dog, and a cat "resting" in a chocolate coma. We like creativity, so think outside the gourmet brownie box.
We will select five finalists from all of our entries and our Facebook fans will vote for their favorite. The winning entry will receive the Photo Tin Bar, Sprite, & Cookie Combo with their photo printed on the lid.
Two other winners will receive gourmet brownie gifts with their pet photos on the gift bands as well.
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I'm going against the popular opinion here so you all will prbably through tomatoes at me
but I really disliked Aarti. Loved her hair, disliked her and wasn't happy she won. I wanted Tom to win, he seemed alot more genuine. I found Aarti to be smarmy and fake.
I doubt anyone here will agree with me though!! LOL
I love Indian food, and am glad to see an Indian food show on the network, but I tried to watch her show this past Sunday and just found her hosting style too much to take. Was much happier to watch Melissa D'Arabian's show (last year's winner) when it came on right after.
I was happy to see a curly haired woman win though
That's me with FSG as my styler!!
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World's biggest container ship to call at Malta
The CMA CGM Marco Polo (16,000 TEUs), the world's largest containership, is to arrive at Malta Freeport on December 26.
It sailed yesterday from Ningbo, China.
Built by DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering) in South Korea, the giant of the seas is 396 meters long, 54 meters wide, with a grought of 16 meters.
It is the first of a series of three 16 000 TEU vessels, that will all be named after great explorers. The delivery of the two next vessels is expected in 2013.
It will will call at Shanghai (9 Nov), Xiamen (11 Nov), Hong Kong (13 Nov),
Chiwan (13 Nov), Yantian (15 Nov), Port Kelang (19 Nov), Tanger (6 Dec), Southampton (10 Dec), Hamburg (12 Dec), Bremerhaven (14 Dec), Rotterdam (16 Dec), Zeebrugge (17 Dec), Le Havre (19 Dec), Malta (26 Dec), Khor Al Fakkan (5 Jan), Jebel Ali (7 Jan) and Ningbo (23 Jan).
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|Convocation: A Brilliantly Hopeful Time!
|August 27, 2012
I love Convocation -- it's a brilliantly hopeful time!
David Lebow, '83
Vice Chair of the IC Board of Trustees
Welcome to Ithaca College! Our convocation calls together and welcomes new students to Ithaca College – first year students, transfer students and graduate students.
The pomp and ceremony of this Convocation, combined with the sociable informality of the picnic we will have on the Academic Quad afterward, together represent the perfect way to open the school year. Seriousness of purpose and high-minded ideals are part of a rich college experience. And so is having fun.
It is tradition that several members of the College's Board of Trustees march in the procession and sit on the stage to show their support for our new students. It is also a tradition that other than the chair of the Board, trustees do not have an opportunity to speak at this event or even have their presence acknowledged. I want to break from that tradition this year and tell you just a bit about the Trustees, whose role at the college is mysterious to most people on campus.
The Board of Trustees is charged by the State of New York with serving as an independent body and final authority in oversight of the College with respect to its educational mission. It is their job to ensure that Ithaca College remains financially strong, ethically sound, and educationally first rate. They do this work out of love for the College. They are not paid for their service, not even compensated for their travel to campus to attend board meetings or be present at ceremonies like this one. Trustees are often among the most generous philanthropic supporters of the College, and several of you have scholarships that bear their names.
As it happens, most of the trustees present today are themselves alumni of Ithaca College. They have sat where you are sitting now. They have felt your mixture pride, determination, uncertainty and nervousness.
The trustees present today came here from Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Connecticut, as well as from Rochester and from Ithaca itself. They made this trip specifically to welcome you to Ithaca College. Let's break with the tradition of the unacknowledged trustee and welcome them! Trustees, would you please stand and accept the gratitude of the Ithaca College community and its new students?
That brings me back to the comment by our Board's vice chair, David Lebow '83, that Convocation is a brilliantly hopeful time. I bet you agree. Your first day of college! You have been thinking about it for years, and working hard to make it a reality. You know this is a big step toward the full autonomy of adulthood. You hope your experience at Ithaca College will be a launch pad for your future professional aspirations. You have heard from countless people – parents, aunts, uncles, characters in movies and random people on the street – that your college years will be among the best years of your life, and you are nervously optimistic that this will prove to be true.
You have a lot on your mind, perhaps more than you will admit to anybody including yourself. Even so, I want to add one item to the pile of things you are thinking about. Trustee Lebow says this is a brilliantly hopeful time. Please stand if you agree that this is a brilliantly hopeful time in your life. Look around and see how many of your fellow students agree with you.
Here is what I am asking you to think about. If this is a brilliantly hopeful time, then in the next few days please take the time to identify what it is you are hoping for. You may answer that you hope to lay the foundation for success in future life. You may say you hope to make friends who will be with you for life. Those are wonderful things but please push deeper. You are fortunate to be part of a residential educational community full of amazing people doing amazing things. You will eat, sleep, work and play on this campus for approximately 30 weeks per year, most of you for the next four years.
The best way to take advantage of this rich campus learning environment is to be intentional about it. Live with purpose. No moment on spent on campus need be without meaning, including your recreational moments, your social moments, and your day dreaming moments. To live with purpose means to enjoy the moment but at the same time to be conscious of the bigger picture of which the moment is a part. Only you can decide what that bigger picture is. Ask yourself today, before you get enmeshed in the day to day tasks of the semester:
"Why am I here?"
"What do I hope to accomplish?"
"If, as people tell me, college is a transformative experience for nearly everyone … how do I hope to be transformed?"
These are big questions but you are not alone in asking them. Remember how many of your fellow students stood up with you; they agree with you that Convocation is a brilliantly hopeful time. You will have a hundred conversations in the next few days that begin with exchanging names, where you are from, what school you are in and what you think you might major in. It is great to have those conversations but don't stop there! Talk with others about your thoughts, and listen carefully to theirs. One of the things that makes people remember their college years with such fondness, and one of the ingredients of life-long friends that start in college, is that it is a great place to be vulnerable to others by sharing your inmost thoughts.
So, welcome to this brilliantly hopeful moment! You are joining a very special educational community, one that will influence you in profound ways for the rest of your life. It is up to you to give direction and form to the powerful experience you are about to have.


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In the midst of an ongoing investigation into lead poisoning in the U.S., USA Today has soil test results that reveal Philadelphia is one of the cities with the highest lead levels in the country. The paper highlights the story of one city mom who lives with her children across the street from a factory where Lukens Metal once made pipes. A Philadelphia Department of Public Health rep told the paper, "We do take seriously, desperately seriously, the risk of lead poisoning of Philadelphia's children." [USA Today]
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I found this pan in my basement in its original box and thought I would try it out. I extended it about 17 inches for this loaf, but I believe it was too long for the amt. of dough. It is quite wide as well. It worked nicely but again I think I could have made the pan smaller. Ray
Hi everyone, ist post ever, so I am not sure I am doing this right. My question is:
Does anyone know where to buy untreated parchment? That is,
no silicone etc. Thanks, Ray


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Inside Windows Phone #39 | What's new on the Windows Phone Developer Center
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For more information, check out What's New in the Dev Center.
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Its a shame you guys have not taken on full Integration With PubCentre. As PubCentre requires its own Tax Forms, ITIN codes and payment details, which are difeerent to the Dev Centre. So much for Microsoft Integration for developers !
Since most of us only get revenue out of Ad supported Apps, its a real pain that Microsoft PubCentre is so behind in its Tax, ITINs and Payment set up, and not integrated into this Devepment centre. So you only get 5/10.
Actually PubCentre site has been broken for thelats few day !
There are so many broken links, would please solve these problems? Thanks.
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Citing inflation concerns as being more important than the recent problems in the credit markets, the Fed decided to keep the funds rate steady at 5.25%. The Fed didn't ignore credit issues entirely, as they did acknowledge that the credit crunch could have a negative impact on future growth. However, for the time being, their focus is on inflation and the Fed Governors voted unanimously to keep the funds rate steady.
I agree with keeping the federal funds rate steady, because it's not the Fed's job to make life easier for people who originated bad loans or over-leveraged and/or made bad investments. Perhaps the Fed's decision can be seen as one of "asking the markets to confront reality" as bad lending standards, loan defaults, over-leveraging and borrowing against over-valued "mark to model" securities are the causes of the credit crunch, not high interest rates.
The rest of the week is going to be interesting as the markets will have to accept that a rescue isn't coming in the form of a lowered interest rate, and face reality with respect to the true causes of the credit crunch. Expect to see more hedge fund and lender casualties over the next two weeks, as they're forced to reveal losses in debt securities and liquidity issues mount. I also wouldn't be surprised to see another brokerage house or major bank report problems similar to Bear Stearns due to investments in debt securities.
For private equity, it's probably safe to say that the boom times are over for now, multiple deals are in trouble over financing, and without a rate cut, that's unlikely to change anytime soon. However, I can see some of the remaining deals going through anyway, (like the Cerebus' buyout of Chrysler) but new deals will face a rather uphill climb due to the credit crunch.
Moving forward, the critical questions are now as follows:
1. Will the markets confront the business practices that got us here and develop new operating standards to prevent a similar situation in the future?
2. Will the financial sector actually learn from this debacle?
3. Will the Fed eventually just lower rates to save the day and re-start the cycle that got us here when Greenspan started lowering rates a few years back?
4. Does Bernanke have the courage to keep rates steady in the face of mounting pressure from the financial sector to lower them?
Only time will tell. For now, it's unlikely that the credit crunch will unfold precisely in the manner that anyone predicts and it's going to be interesting to see how this all plays out.


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Real Elevator Pitch Competition
The Center for Entrepreneurship has launched the 2013 Real Elevator Pitch Competition. The initial competition will take place through 30-second video submissions, where a group of judges and people's choice will narrow the ideas down to 20. Those 20 finalists will be invited to One Metropolitan Square Building (the tallest building in Missouri) on Dec 15, 2013 where they will pitch to 30 judges on actual elevators.
Here's how it works:
Individual students (no teams) will create a 30-second elevator pitch on their idea or business. Then they will upload their video to YouTube – it can be on any channel.
To enter the competition, SLU students will send the YouTube link to email@example.com with a request to be included in the Elevato Pitch competition. The videos and voting will be housed on Mr. Pitch's YouTube channel (youtube.com/pitchmrpitch). Submissions are due by Sun, Nov 24, 2013
The 20 contestants will be selected to the Final Round in one of two ways:
- 15 pitches will be selected by a panel of judges, and
- 5 pitches will be selected through 'Peoples' Choice' – the total number of YouTube 'likes'
The final round live event will take place at One Metropolitan Square building on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 8-10 a.m. Registration is in the lobby at 8 a.m. and the competition will kick off at 8:30 a.m.
The One Metropolitan Square building is the tallest in Missouri, and there will be 10 elevators secured for the competition and 30 judges. The competition will start with 10 contestants getting on an elevator in the lobby with 3 judges on each elevator. The elevator will travel up 30-seconds (approximately 40 floors). When the elevator doors open, the time to pitch has run out, and the contestant must exit. Each contestant will exit that elevator and move to the next elevator, where they will conduct their pitch again to new judges as they travel down 30-seconds to the lobby. This process will be repeated until all judges have heard each contestant's pitch. This means each contestant will pitch 10 times. Refreshments and snacks will be served in the lobby and an award ceremony will be held after the competition concludes.
- First place – $2,500 and the opportunity to pitch to the Billiken Angel Network
- Second place – $2,000
- Third place – $1,000
- Remaining 17 contestants – $250
View a highlight video of last year's competition, here.
Learn more about the Center for Entrepreneurship.


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Linux,German Keybord #1 : Massive Key Problems
Hi !
I'm using a "PC 102 key keyboard #1 (Linux/XFree86 German layout) keyboard",
and I wonder why I can't make "Mode_switch (0x71)" become the Modifier 2.
Therefore I can't generate "[","]","{" etc. in the XFrontend under Linux.
This is really annoying, making the XFrontend unusuable. =:-(
In "X Environment Information" I tried the following settings:
Keyboard attributes:
Mod1 Keysym: Alt_L (0x40)
Mod2 Keysym: Mode_switch (0x71)
When pressing "Mode_switch (0x71)"+"8" for example to get a "[", what I
see is this bothering message:
"You typed an unused key/modifier combination......."
I wonder if this is a bug in Mathematica, but can't really believe this.
(What would the Xfrontend be for then, with this lack ? )
How do I fix this ?
Theres one more problem I have:
In an xterm the Backspace does not work. (And this is also very annoying)
This is *only* in Mathematica.
How do I fix this ?
PS: The only Environment where the keys are working fine is in Emacs.
(TNX God, at least one Environment with working keys)
Andreas Steffan
p25a003 at rrz.uni-hamburg.de
* win: command not found


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My white min.schnauzer has developed red-brown eye, mouth, and genital stains. He never had this before I changed food
I recently changed my 2 mini schnauzers from Halo to Wilderness food. they had got to the point that they were turning up their noses at the halo. I had to practically hand feed them. they never get table food and have been on Halo their whole lives. I did the switch very slowly, over a month. Now the male (white) dog has staining around his eyes, mouth, penis and anus. The female has had a uti,Schnauzer bumps,and they both are drinking more water, have lots of gas and both seem constipated. I am thinking of adding pumpkin to the food for roughage, but maybe I should switch them back to the Halo! Even though they were bored, they didn't have these problems. I am concerned that they may get bladder stones or something from all the protein, even though that was why I switched food. Wilderness has more protein and they loved it, but maybe it was a mistake, or do they just need to get used to it? My vet treated the uti, doesn't seem concerned about the bumps, stains,etc.HELP!
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I suggest you talk to a Vet. Try another Brand of Dog Food. Check the ingredients.
Member 1093784 answered on 4/4/12. Helpful? / 0
Blue Buffalo does have all natural ingredients in their food.I think the rep that helped you(if one even helped you at all) suggested the wrong food. In my opinion i don't think your dogs should be on wilderness. If your dogs are allergic to grain and that's reason why your on that type of food i would switch to freedom. Wilderness is strictly a raw food diet. If they are not allergic to grain i would switch them blue buffalo small breed. I would check with your vet first just in case your dog may have allergy to chicken or turkey..or any other ingredients that are in the food.
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It's not unusual for pinks of unusual colours to lack the normal heady scent; it's been lost during the breeding to get the colour.
Unless the plant is sold as heavily scented, you have no guarantee that it will be.
WelshOnion is right - you need to bring the ivy under control, as they grow very fast. They are also very strong growers, and it will get under your tiles and damage the roof.
It will need to be cut back at least a couple of times a year at that size. Light trimming won't do because the weight will become enormous in a short space of time.
With the moving plants, yes, deciduous plants should generally be moved in winter, but this is usually best done with small plants, not large ones. Large plants have large roots; damage too many and they die. Also, you say "trees" - what size of tree? Unless very small, trees can't be moved. The same is true of your buxus - unless it's small, you can't just dig up a small root ball and expect it to survive - it won't.
Be careful trying to move things around if you don't know what you're doing - plants are living things, and need to be treated carefully. Have you thought about the fact that everything you move will need watering until it re-establishes, for example? Sorry to be depressing, but I'd rather you weren't faced with a half-dead garden next spring!
Yes, it's definitely birds. If you can put up with it, put a wire cage over them and the birds will go off the idea. Do be very careful that anything you use can't trap or injure birds, though - they can easily get into unlikely spaces and suffer terribly as a result.
Don't worry, it's harmless. It's a fungus growing on aphid "honeydew", a sweet excrescence. It happens when trees have a heavy aphid infestation, and their droppings fall on to shrubs and plants beneath. These infestations are perfectly normal, and occur randomly - I've had one in about 15 years.
It won't spread to anything of yours, and can be washed off the berries.
Should be fine near a west-facing window, Brenda.
In fact, if you have a net curtain in the way, it can go on a windowsill, but you do need the tray of pebbles.
Yes, the pot should be transparent so the roots get light, too. When the flowers have finished, cut the stem off at the first green "node" left on the flowering stem. A node is a little bump with a tiny raised edge across it. With luck, you will get more flowers coming from the node.
Hi Brenda.
Your orchid is happy indoors, but nowhere near a radiator. It likes a minimum of about 15C - think of it as a lot like an African violet in its temperature needs. It likes a bright but not sunny windowsill, and it must be warm, so don't trap it between the window and the curtain.
You'll notice it's potted in bark-like "soil" - you can't put it in normal compost. Water every 2-3 weeks depending on how warm it is, and let the water run through - never let it stand in water, and never, ever get water into the crown - it will rot quickly. Feed with half-strength plant food about every 3 weeks in summer. If the place you keep it has dry air, it'll help if you put it, in a base, on top of a tray of damp pebbles.
They're actually not difficult to grow as they need little attention, and the flowers last for weeks.
Hope that covers most things - enjoy!
Sleep tight, Pauline.
And if you need any more ideas - slow breathing is another.
Force yourself to breathe in by your nose and out by your mouth 10 times, but slowly and deeply, concentrating on your breathing. By the tenth breath you will (or should be) more relaxed, and hopefully sleepy.
Can you still get milk with melatonin? That will help you sleep.
And to the person that said they knew they didn't get any deep sleep because they didn't dream, that's the wrong way round - dreams mean LIGHT sleep, dreamless is deep.
The only things I can suggest are what I do - drink a malted drink before going to bed, go there at the same time, listen to a quiet radio station and if you can't sleep - give it a set time (say 15 minutes) and if you're not sleepy, get up and stay up. Make the most of the extra time - it's better to use it constructively and feel you've done something rather than be tossing and turning and feeling wound up about it.
Good luck!
I tend to cut the flower heads off weeds before trying to pull them out.
But I agree, there's pleanty of seeds in the ground anyway - it just makes me feel better!


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Welcome to Marygrove College's Class of 1964 Alumni Reunion Weekend webpage! Here you will find information to help you have a wonderful reunion experience.
This year's Alumni Reunion Weekend will take place September 18-21 on the beautiful grounds of the Marygrove College campus. On the sidebar to the right of your screen, you will find information about the various events taking place this year. This material applies to the class of 1964 only and is a supplement to Marygrove's general homecoming information. Simply click on a document to view it—you may also print the documents, if you wish.
Immediately below are the names and email addresses of our committee members. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.
We look forward to seeing all of our classmates in September!
Nancy Swenor Martin '64
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MG 50th Reunion – SUBCOMMITTEES
General Chair
Nancy Swenor Martin (MI)
Classmate Contact
Judy Logue Flannery (NY) - Chair
Pat Sweeney Mueller (MI) - Chair
Dolores Dougall Gaydos (MI)
Emily Peltier Gordon (MI)
Maggie Fisher Simmons (MI)
Memory Book
Lynne McIntyre (GA) - Chair
Susan Babel Willis (MI) - Chair
Nonie Steger Hoffman (NC)
Cary Butler Crook (MI)
Judy Steel Warner (OH)
Showcase of Artists
Beth Jaksa Wardrum (FL & OH) - Chair
Ann Pote Stievater (NY)
Dottie Julius Bodnar (OH)
Class Gift
Libby Fischer Richards (MI) – Chair
Judy Eliassen, IHM (MI)
Barbara Beesley, IHM (MI)
Nan McDonough Geschke (CA)
Maeve Burns Erbecker (MI)
Lana Cavalier Cowell (OH)
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Mary (Kathy) Walilko DeRonne (MI)
Saturday Evening
Yvonne Lawrence Larabell (MI)
Bus Tour
Libby Fischer Richards (MI)
August 25, 2014 UPDATES & DEADLINES
Class of 1964 Registration List as of 9/11/2014
- Susan Babel Willis
- Carol Battiston Sniderman
- Barbara Beesley, IHM
- Joanne Brabson*
- Irene Brokas Chambers**
- Maeve Burns Erbecker
- Cary Butler Crook
- Gloria Cardosi Norton
- Lana Cavalier Cowell
- Jane Crow Helinski
- Delphine DiGiovanni McCormick
- Dolores Dougall Gaydos
- Judith Eliassen, IHM
- Libby Fischer Richards
- Sharon Galvin Stokes
- Carolin Glaser Kassmel***
- Susan Hancock Thompson
- Beth Jaksa Wardrum
- Pat Knopes Schmidt
- Victoria Koivu-Rybicki, IHM Associate
- Eileen Lamb Hitz***
- Ginna Lamey Ryan
- Yvonne Lawrence Larabell
- Gail Maitland Urso
- Nan McDonough Geschke
- Lynne McIntyre*
- Mary Mills Gearty
- Mary Kay Moeller Crane
- Judy Moslak*
- Maureen Murray Gergely
- Pat Niesen Nielsen
- Marcia Pais Bothwell
- Emily Peltier Gordon
- Marjorie Polys, IHM
- Ann Pote Stievater
- Nancy Quick Przedwojewski
- Pamela Reed Shufro
- Chris Renteria*
- Sue Rozner Downs
- Sylvia Sadowski Ebaugh Schweigel
- Jo Ann (Nonie) Steger Hoffman
- Jeanne Steinbicker Griffin
- Sally Stephens Hoelderle
- Pat Sweeney Mueller
- Nancy Swenor Martin
- Carolyn Szumowski*
- Kathy Walilko DeRonne
- Margaret Williams Bird
*Indicates surname has not changed
**Only attending dinner and bus tour
***Only attending dinner and Sunday liturgy/brunch
Distinguished Alumni Award: We are pleased to share that Yvonne Lawrence Larabell will be receiving one of the 2014 awards. I know you will agree that this is well deserved. We hope that many of you can attend the September 19th 7:00 PM ceremony (Marygrove College Theatre) and reception (Denk Chapman Hall) to celebrate this honor with Yvonne. You can let the Alumni Office know by checking that activity on your reunion reservation form or just showing up.
Saturday Evening Dinner: Reservation and Payment deadline is September 10th. Time: 6:30 PM. Our restaurant is Big Fish Bistro, 700 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126, (313) 336-7350. Send your check for $30 per person, made out to Yvonne Larabell, 31698 Southview, Beverly Hills, MI 48025.
Class Gift: As of August 25, 2014 the Class of '64 Fund comprises 66 contributors in the amount of $39,960. Thanks to a Calling Team of 10 committee members and classmate volunteers who have been e-mailing and calling all our classmates, we are moving closer to our goals of 100% class participation and funds ($50,000) for the upgrading of 3-5 smart classrooms. We have learned that the higher the percentage of alumni participation, the more helpful it is to Marygrove in seeking foundation grants. So we are urging classmates to contribute even a small amount so we can have a high participation rate. All contributions to the Fund since early August will be matched by an anonymous classmate – an extra incentive. There is no deadline for receiving gifts, but we hope to announce a significant gift total by Reunion weekend.
Doubletree Hotel, 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, MI 48228; (313) 336-3340: Marygrove has secured a block of rooms, but the hotel's deadline for getting the discounted rate is September 5th. The hotel has a restaurant & there are several other options nearby. They do not have shuttle service to/from the airport; the cost for a cab is $35.


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Detailed Accident Report
Submitted By: AAA
Place: Arapahoe Basin
State: CO
Country: USA
Summary: 15 in-area riders caught, 6-10 partly buried, 1 buried, 0 killed
From the CAIC:
On the morning of February 16th, the Arapahoe Basin ski patrol conducted avalanche hazard mitigation work in Montezuma Bowl. Upon concluding this work, ski area personnel decided to open portions of the area to directed skiing. The ski patrol took three groups (a total of 42 or 43 riders) through the Long Chute run. The last group of the day was a group of 14 customers that intended to descend the Cache Cornice run.
A group of 15 riders (1 ski patroller and 14 customers) entered the Cache Cornice run in the Montezuma Bowl of the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. The 14 riders followed the ski patroller to the top of Long Chute (an area directly east of Cache Cornice). The ski patroller skied to a rocky outcrop, which is below the Zuma Cornice and between Cache Cornice and Max (see images) and instructed the group to follow him to that location. The riders planned to regroup on the rocky outcrop and discuss the next portion of their descent. As the last few riders joined the group on the rock outcrop, the avalanche released.
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AG: Pearson Foundation Misused Funds
The Pearson Foundation, a non-profit group closely intertwined with publishing giant Pearson, Inc., has reached a settlement with New York's attorney general, following charges that it broke state law by developing course materials intended for commercial sale.
Starting around 2010, the foundation developed instructional materials and software aligned to the Common Core learning standards that it sold to the publishing company for $15.1 million, according to the investigation that lasted more than two years.
The investigation also found that the Pearson Foundation inappropriately funded a series of conferences for school officials, where sales personnel from the company promoted its products.
"The law on this is clear: non-profit foundations cannot misuse charitable assets to benefit their affiliated for-profit corporations," said Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in a written statement. "Moving forward, funds for Pearson Charitable Foundation will be used exclusively for legitimate charitable purposes, beginning with millions of dollars to help ensure that every public school student has a great teacher in the classroom."
The foundation agreed to a settlement of $7.7 million, nearly all of which will go into a fund called 100kin10 that recruits teachers in science, technology, engineering and math. The remaining $200,000 will cover the cost of the investigation.
Schneiderman's investigation outlined the overlapping work relationships between the publishing company and the foundation. They shared personnel, the investigation said, and the foundation's board was made up entirely of Pearson corporate executives, until 2012.
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The Heavy Head Plug is (a lot) more of a good thing. Equally fun for hot bedroom play or to wear all day for some naughty secret stimulation. It combines a large head for that delicious stretch of penetration, with a tapered stem for easy retention and long-term comfort. The weighty steel adds a sense of fullness and presence - you won't forget it's in!
The Stainless Steel Fun Wand is approximately 8" in length, with the widest section measuring 1" diameter. It has a hefty weight to it and like all fine quality metal toys, will adapt to the temperature of warm or cold water.
Ergonomically designed to target the prostate, the njoy Pfun Plug delivers firm, controlled massage to the male G-spot. Cast in 316 grade stainless steel, and hand-polished to a mirror shine, the 316 material provides superior corrosion resistance, a deliciously deep and lustrous finish, and added strength and toughness.
The Curved Pure Wand provides a direct connection to your favorite Spot – G or P - or wherever it feels so good. Crafted with perfect gradual curve with rounded ends. Ample reach so you can lay back and relax while you pleasure yourself or your partner with firm, controlled massage.
Material: 316L surgical stainless steel
Head diameters: 40mm
Shaft thickness: 32mm
Overall Length: 460mm
Weight 1.17kg (by sample)
If there were ever "investment quality" sextoys, the Mega Torch and Colossus would be the blue chips. Crafted in Italy, these beautiful pieces are formed from highly-polished 316L surgical-quality stainless steel. They are truly the "Rolls-Royces" of sextoys.
Slightly curved, heavy phallic-shaped hollowed shaft on a grooved handle.Head: 6.25 circumference (2" wide - 50mm) x 2.25" (58mm) Shaft: 1-1/2" x 9" (38mm x 230mm), 4" circumference (100mm)Handle: 1-1/8" x 3-1/2" (33mm x 90mm) Weight: 2-lbs, 9 oz (1.3 kg)
Head: 6.25 circumference (2" wide - 50mm) x 2.25" (58mm) Shaft: 1-1/2" x 9" (38mm x 230mm), 4" circumference (100mm)Handle: 1-1/8" x 3-1/2" (33mm x 90mm) Weight: 2-lbs, 9 oz (1.3 kg)
The largest of all the stainless steel insertables. The Colossus is a true work of art. Head: 4" diameter at widest point (100mm), 12-1/4" circumference (314mm)Shaft: 3" x 11-3/4" (75mm x 300mm), 9-1/2" circumference (235)Handle: 2" x 5-1/3" (50mm x 135mm) Length: 17-3/4" (450mm)Weight: Over 8 lbs (3.68kg)
Head: 4" diameter at widest point (100mm), 12-1/4" circumference (314mm)Shaft: 3" x 11-3/4" (75mm x 300mm), 9-1/2" circumference (235)Handle: 2" x 5-1/3" (50mm x 135mm) Length: 17-3/4" (450mm)Weight: Over 8 lbs (3.68kg)
We have two versions of these hot stainless steel nipple clamps. Each consists of two 5mm thick surgical grade 316L stainless steel bars. Dimensions: 28mm high x 30mm wide. Bars: 5mm x 30mm. Balls: 4 x 8mm. Weight: 17g. Works on both pierced and non-pierced nipples. Priced per individual clamp. Deluxe version has four stainless steel end balls instead of two.
Our truly wicked Breast Vice is a female breast compression device manufactured from surgical grade 316L stainless steel. The two bars compress by "tightening the screws". Weighs over 1.5 pounds. Image above demonstrates adjustments on two Breast Vices
Bars: Approx. 1/2" x 18" long (10mm x 460mm)
Screws: 6" long (155mm)
Although the Kegelcisor was created as a medical device for exercising the pubococcygeus muscle (that's the female love channel boys), sex toy fans have grown extremely fond of it purely for its sexual possibilities. It's 7 inches long, more or less cylindrical in shape, with three round bumps of varying sizes (7/8", 1" and 1.25"), one at each end and one in the middle . Made of solid surgical stainless steel, it is smooth and quite heavy (over 1 pound). It can be used like a regular dildo with an in-an-out motion, but it's especially nice to hold onto inside of you while you're doing other things (being spanked, walking around town, etc). It feels really good to squeeze against/around - that's what it was designed for in the first place - and orgasming with one of them inside you is intense.
We all have our vices... and here's one for all CBT enthusiasts. Heavy duty, industrial-look aluminum 4" x 3.75" frame with chrome eye-hook tightening screw to really put the squeeze on. Added weights can be tied to the loop end or the whole vice can be tied to something. Owwsome.
This premium quality Vulcan chrome Ball Crusher is designed to work with the 2-Part Ball Weight/Stretchers to the left. The Ball Crusher screws directly into the ball weight (where the eye-hooks normally go) and the bar is tightened by wingnuts. Weighs 1/2-lb and comes complete with Allen wrench and all necessary hardware.
These premium quality ball stretchers separate so they can be closed around the balls, instead of having to pull the balls through the opening at the center. Available in SIX sizes:
Our lead ball weights attach easily to many cock and ball toys, including the Parachute Ball Stretchers, the Genital Vice, the Stainless Steel Ball Trap, and many of the D-ring straps found in the Cock and Ball Combinations Section. Great for stretching stimulation plus visual enhancement to the testicles. Available in 1-lb, 2-lb, 3-lb, hefty 4-lb, and giant 5-lb sizes. Ideal for training scenes and incrementally finding one's limit.
(Don't forget - with our Flat Rate Shipping you do not pay additional postage regardless of how many of these weights you select!)
This wicked torture device is crafted from 316L surgical grade stainless steel cannisters and intended for the imprisonment of the scrotum. A specially designed collar fits above the testicles and connects to the steel trap. The Stainless Steel Ball Trap has a removable base plate from which a U shaped hanger is attached. This hanger can be used for additional weight or to attach the wearer to a securing point. If the baseplate is removed you can gain easy access to the trapped appendages. Weighs almost 2-1/2 lbs. (1.1 kgs) Collar comes in an inside diameter of approx. 1-1/2" (36mm). Add the Crusher Press attachment below if you dare.
A specially fiendish addition for the Ball Trap above. The Crusher Press can be used instead of the base plate to apply pressure on the captive testicles. WARNING: DO NOT USE TO EXCESS!!! This product is for fun, not torture. Use very moderately.
Premium stainless steel testicle and scrotum compression device. Can be used for CBT or for testicles only. Bar diameters: less than 1/2" (10mm) x 3" long (80mm). Screw lengths: approx. 3-1/2" long (90mm). One clamp.
These awesome paddles are more than works of art - they are practical, lighweight, and aerodynamic. Each hand-turned and polished, we have commisioned them in our three most popular sizes.
A. Ping-Pong style is 10" longB. Junior Frat style is 11" longC. Extreme Frat style is 17.5" long.
Each has holes on the paddle, and one for hanging/display purposes. Ridged and flared handles help with paddle control. These sweet paddles are sure to please!
We're at it again, inventing something new and totally unique. Our brand new Irrigator Butt Plugs serve dual purposes. For those that have wanted a butt plug with a hole through the center for anything their imagination can dream up... it's here! And at the same time, for those who have been wanting a more interesting adapter for their shower shot nozzle, here it is! An extra special feature of the butt plugs is that a shower shot nozzle fits into the center of the butt plug! It's like getting two toys in one. The hole at the top and the bottom of the plugs are different sizes, so the shower nozzle will stop about half way and not slide all the way through. The butt plugs come in three different diameters. 1-1/2", 2" and 2-1/2". They expertly engineered from solid aerospace grade 6061 billet aluminum. Available in polished finish.
We now carry THREE sizes of the solid chrome eggs and two sizes of the solid chrome balls. They all have a small hole, measuring 1/8" in diameter, drilled through to attach a cord (a really good idea for anal play). Make your own chrome "string of pearls" and save when you buy four of any size or shape. They are easy to work with and can be sterilized very easily.
This low-profile chrome band is a higher-end cock ring, but with simple, understated styling. Material: Chrome-plated brass.
1-3/4" Band: Inside diameter is 1-3/4". Inside circumference is 5-1/2". Band is 5/8" thick. Weighs 3.5 oz.
2" Band: Inside diameter is 2". Inside circumference is 6-1/4". Band is 5/8" thick. Weighs 4 oz.
2-1/4" Band: Inside diameter is 2-1/4". Inside circumference is 7". Band is 5/8" thick. Weighs 4.5 oz.
Thicker and heavier than knock-off chrome donuts, these cockrings will last a lifetime. Material: Chrome-plated brass.
1-3/4" Donut: Inside diameter is 1-3/4". Inside circumference is 5-1/2". Donut is about 3/4" wide. Weighs 6 oz.
2" Donut: Inside diameter is 2". Inside circumference is 6-1/4". Donut is about 3/4" wide. Weighs 7 oz.
2-1/4" Donut: Inside diameter is 2-1/4". Inside circumference is 7". Donut is about 3/4" wide. Weighs 7.5 oz.
Thickest and heaviest donuts available. The Rolls-Royce of cockrings. Material: Chrome-plated brass.
1-3/4" Donut: Inside diameter is 1-3/4". Inside circumference is 5-1/2". Donut is about 1" wide. Weighs 8 oz.
2" Donut: Inside diameter is 2". Inside circumference is 6-1/4". Donut is about 1" wide. Weighs 9 oz.
2-1/4" Donut: Inside diameter is 2-1/4". Inside circumference is 7". Donut is about 1" wide. Weighs 9.5 oz.
Thicker and heavier than the regular bands, Eurobands are the choice if you want a low-profile cock ring that is very heavy. Three Finishes: Black Anodized, Brushed Satin, Mirror
1-3/4" EuroBand: Inside diameter is 1-3/4". Inside circumference is 5-1/2". Ring is just under 1" thick.
2" EuroBand: Inside diameter is 2". Inside circumference is 6-1/4". Ring is just under 1" thick.
2-1/4" EuroBand: Inside diameter is 2-1/4". Inside circumference is 7". Ring is just under 1" thick.
Sorry, we no longer sell Black Anodized in the 1-3/4 inch or 2 inch sizes.
These engraved donut cockrings are totally unique, available in two designs, Barbwire or Tribal.
1-3/4" Donut: Inside diameter is 1-3/4". Inside circumference is 5-1/2". Donut is about 3/4" wide. Weighs 5.5 oz.
2" Donut: Inside diameter is 2". Inside circumference is 6-1/4". Donut is about 3/4" wide. Weighs 6 oz.
2-1/4" Donut: Inside diameter is 2-1/4". Inside circumference is 7". Donut is about 3/4" wide. Weighs 6.5 oz.
The DoubleWide cockring is a bold new look in cockrings. It is the widest ring available at .9 inches and has the profile of a double ring. It is extremely comfortable to wear, available in brushed satin finish.
1-3/4" DoubleWide: Inside diameter is 1-3/4". Inside circumference is 5-1/2". Weighs 8.5 oz.
2" DoubleWide: Inside diameter is 2". Inside circumference is 6-1/4". Weighs 9.5 oz.
2-1/4" DoubleWide: Inside diameter is 2-1/4". Inside circumference is 7". Weighs 10 oz.
Sorry, out of stock
The Omega is the most massive cockring made, yet surprisingly comfortable to wear. The fully circular construction is available in two finishes, brushed satin and mirror.
1-3/4" Omega: Inside diameter is 1-3/4". Inside circumference is 5-1/2". Weighs 9.5 oz.
2" Omega: Inside diameter is 2". Inside circumference is 6-1/4". Weighs 10.5 oz.
2-1/4" Omega: Inside diameter is 2-1/4". Inside circumference is 7". Weighs 11.5 oz.
The Houdini chastity device is made from a single, stainless steel handcuff, which is permanently welded to a steel tube. The cuff locks around the cock and balls, and then the penis is enclosed by the tube, and protrudes out and downward at the end. The inside diameter of the Small/Medium tube is 1-1/4", and the Medium/Large measures 1-3/8". Lengths are 3" and 3-1/4". The tube on the Small/Medium Houdini has a more severe downward slope than the Medium/Large version, which makes it more confining and more subtle under clothing. The cuffs are double-locking for security and safety.
Small/Medium - $150 Medium/Large - $190
See our specially designed Houdini Locking Harness - highly recommended.
The Houdini Harness is made of sturdy black leather with a 2" wide locking adjustable band, a front panel, and a g-string style 3/4" leather adjustable strap down the back. One mini brass lock is included.S/M fits a 28"-38" waist size
M/L fits a 36"-44" waist sizeThe Houdini Chastity Cage is sold separately.
This stainless steel hip flask is as beautiful as it is practical. Slips easily in your pocket. Although we don't recommend it, some take their own "spirits" with them when they go out to supplement purchased beverages. This discrete flask will pay for itself in one nite out! However you use it - you will definately look super cool doing it! Concave shaped, 8oz.
This device encircles the cock and balls for some erection enlarging/prolonging effects. Made from steel rings, welded together and chrome-plated. Measurement is of the inside dimension of the ring closest to your body.
1-3/4" Triple Ring: The largest of the three rings on this size is 1.75", and that is the ring which is designed to encircle both the cock and balls. The second largest ring is 1.5", and goes around just the cock. The smaller ring is 1.25", and is just for the balls. If you normally wear a 1.75" diameter cock ring (or slightly smaller), this would be your size.2" Triple Ring: The largest of the three rings on this size is 2", and that is the ring which is designed to encircle both the cock and balls. The second largest ring is 1.75", and goes around just the cock. The smaller ring is 1.5", and is just for the balls. If you normally wear a 2" diameter cock ring (or slightly smaller), this would be your size.
2" Triple Ring: The largest of the three rings on this size is 2", and that is the ring which is designed to encircle both the cock and balls. The second largest ring is 1.75", and goes around just the cock. The smaller ring is 1.5", and is just for the balls. If you normally wear a 2" diameter cock ring (or slightly smaller), this would be your size.
If no size is selected 1-3/4" will be shipped.
The stainless steel Auvard Weighted Speculum operates by its own weight (2.5 lbs). The single bill is inserted and the bill pulls downward, opening the orafice widely. The Auvard is grooved its entire length to allow for fluid drainage. Not recommended for the beginning enthusiast. The flared bill measures 1.5" by 3.5" and the speculum is 9"(22.9 cm) overall, slightly angled 75 degrees.
The three probe sections of this unique stainless steel instrument are about 3.5" long, and are 0.75" in diameter when all closed. When opened, the prongs spread to a maximum of 2" apart, which is enough of a spread to do damage to some people (hence the need for extreme caution). Once the desired spread is achieved, the spreader can be locked open by turning an adjustment screw on the front of the device. Heavy stainless steel construction.
Collins Speculum
This is a show piece for your medical toy collection. The Collins Speculum is forged surgical stainless steel finished to a high gloss shine and has much smoother edges than the less expensive stamped steel specula. The smooth edges and fine finish makes insertion of this speculum very comfortable. The wide open side hinging action allows for deeper viewing without a lot of discomfort. The dimensions for the Collins speculum are 4-1/2" in length with blades spreading to a width of 2-1/4".
Sterile lube and alcohol preps are all-important supplies in many scenes including all urethral play. Choose from our sterile lube in either an oversized 4.25oz recloseable tube or 20 individual sterile lube packets (5g each). Water soluble, non-staining and non-irritating.
Alcohol preps work well for preparing and cleaning up afterwards. Select item below.
The most widely available set of dilators, each sound in this set is slightly larger than the one before, and slightly larger on one end than on the other, for a total of 16 graduated sizes on 8 instruments. Diameters range from just over 3/16 inch to about 1/2 inch in diameter. The tubes are rounded at each end, and they come in a high-quality, zippered leather case (dark brown) with red velvet lining on the inside. This set of 8" probes is made of chrome-plated brass.Use only with sterile lubricant and clean with alcohol before each use.
Available with these optional items:
Pratt Dilators are approximately 10 inches long and double ended. One end is one size larger than the other and the size is stamped on the dilator. They are essentially straight except for a 15 degree bend about one inch back from each end. They are solid steel and heavier and longer than the Hegar Dilators. They are sized in French Sizes. They are available in sets of 8. The sizes are as follows: 13-15fr, 17-19fr, 21-23fr, 25-27fr, 29-31fr, 33-35fr, 37-39fr 41-43fr. The actual diameter size range is approximately the same as the Hegars, only longer. Comes in leather zippered carrying case.
VanBuren Sounds are approximately 12 inches long with one insertion end. They are slightly tapered with a 70 degree bend approximately 1-� inches behind the tip. The back end of the sound widens with the size stamped on each. The set consists of 8 sounds. Sizes: 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 FR. (Note: 18 FR is about the circumference of a soda straw.) Comes in leather zippered carrying case.
Lose something? These gynecological instruments are used for vaginal or anal spreading. Available in three sizes. Polished stainless steel, adjustable to different sizes. Meaurements below refer to the size of the "bill" on the speculum. Open wide and say "Ahhhhh!" Select the set for one of each size at a discount.Small: 2-1/2" insertable , 7/8" wide. $20 Sale $14 Medium: 3-1/2" insertable, 1-1/4" wide. $22 Sale $16Large: 4-1/2" insertable, 1-3/8" wide. $24 Sale $18Set of three - one of each. $66 - Sale $44 (Save $22)Regular price: $20.00Sale price: $14.00Select Size: Stainless Steel SpeculaSmall SpeculumMedium Speculum (+$2)Large Speculum (+$4)Set of All Three (+$30)
Even farm animals shudder at the sight of this GIANT speculum. Used for procedures on large animals, this surgical stainless steel instrument is designed for heavy-duty use and long life. To operate, simply turn the single hand screw until desired opening is achieved. Please note these measurements: Length from end to end is 17 inches with a maximum spread of almost 4 inches. The length from end to end of the speculum "bills" is almost 14 inches. The baseball in the photos gives a sense of proportion and size. Photos above show closed and opened positions. (one item per order)
Obviously sold for novelty purposes only, the Giant Speculum is only for the most experienced players. Weighs just under 3 lbs.
These Rosebud Sounds or Bakes Dilators are unique and very effective in urethral stimulation. The bud shaped tip causes a highly sensitive centralized sensation as it slips in and out. Eight 30cm (approx 12") long fine surgical stainless steel shafts each with a "rosebud" or "football" shaped tip varying in size from 5mm to 13mm in diameter. The other end of the shaft has a 5cm hexagonal handle. The sounds are protected in a velvet-lined zipper case.
This exclusive set of STRAIGHT dilators has been assembled just for Whirlwind. There are eight double sided pieces in the set, each 10" long, with the sizes engraved on the dilators: 15mm (like a Q-tip), 17mm, 21mm, 27mm, 29mm, 33mm, 37mm, and 41mm (like a pinky finger). The most practically-sized set we've seen, perfect for beginners to very experienced. Set includes leather zippered pouch.
Available with:
What makes this sounds set different? The Dittle Sounds are made out of stainless steel not chrome plated like many other kits. These babies are also very long. Measuring 11" in length. One end is flat making it a great connector for electrical play! 8 sounds in total make up the set, ranging in graduating sizes from 3mm to 8mm. The sounds are organized in a cloth satchel.
Now Available in 3 Sizes!
These are very cool! Classic large volume syringes are made of high quality polished metal now available in 3 sizes. Operation is as follows: 1) Pull back the plunger. 2) Unscrew the cap and fill with liquid or lube. 3) Insert where you want the mixture to go and push the plunger... the contents squirts into the person. The tip can unscrew for easy cleaning. Order all three for only $109 and save big $$$.
Similar to the Heavy Duty Anoscope, this stainless steel device is used to examine the rectum. With an incredible 8" reach, the combined parts are inserted through the anus. The plunger part is then removed for lubricant or deep enema administration. This Whirlwind exclusive is sold as a novelty only and should be used with caution.
Heavy Duty Anoscope
The two part Heavy Duty Anoscope features a heavy inner plunger constructed of chromed brass alloy, giving the instrument a very heavy, solid feel. Used to examine the inside of a the rectum, the combined instrument is inserted into the anus. The center plunger is then removed allowing a great view of the anus. Excellent for applying lubricants to the anal canal. The device measures 7" from the base of the handle to the tip. The insertable portion is approx. 3" in length with a tip width of about 1".
This heavy stainless steel spreader is used to spread the anus for examinations. The dual probes are about 3.25" long, and 3/4" in diameter when closed. When opened, prongs spread to almost 2" apart.
Smooth, hard and lovely to look at, metal is one of the finer sex toys materials out there for those of us who like firmer toys. We carry a variety of metal toys, from nipple clamps and medical devices to dildos. Widely-loved for it's ability to transmit cold and heat, they also last a very long time when cared for properly.Metal dildos are ideal for people who enjoy harder pressure, as it won't bend like other materials do. Also, the smooth surface of most metal toys responds really well to lubes. They stay slick longer than silicone toys and you don't have to worry about your favorite lube breaking down the metal, as you do with silicone and other materials.Metal transmits heat and cold much better than other types of sex toy materials, such as silicone and jelly. For you more adventurous types, sticking your metal toy in the freezer for a bit or running it under some hot water will add a new dimension to your play. There's nothing quite like cold nipple clamps to make you perky, and a warm metal dildo or butt plug is just heavenly.In addition to all this, metal toys are incredibly easy to care for. Metal is non-porous, making clean-up a snap. It is easily disinfected with a weak bleach solution (10% or less) or rubbing alcohol, though gentle washing with soap and water are best for every-day cleaning.Some people are fond of washing their sex toys in the dishwasher, which acts a lot like an autoclave, and works well for metal toys. However, if you choose to use this method, please don't use dish washing detergent or rinsing agents, as they are bad for your pink bits and for some metals. In fact, you shouldn't use any soap at all, as the water and heat will be enough to clean them thoroughly. You should also select the air dry cycle, as it will dry your toys enough to keep them from rusting. Needless to say, if your metal toy takes batteries, do not put it in the dishwasher. Finally, keep in mind that, if you wash your metal toys with the rest of your dishes, the metal toys are sure to win in a fight.No matter how you choose to wash your toy, please dry thoroughly to avoid rusting and spotting. Please note that some of our metal toys, while made entirely of metal, are not made of one solid piece of metal; it is especially important to make sure that liquids are not allowed to sit in the joints of those toys because they may rust.Metal toys aren't particularly sensitive to light or other indoor environmental influences. You can safely store your lovely metal toys on a shelf or table if you like. Keep in mind that you want to be careful when storing it with more fragile items, such as glass. If you are going to be storing it with a lot of other toys, it is best to wrap your metal toy in a fuzzy cloth or sock.If you are freezing or heating your metal toy before use, please check that it's actually a temperature that humans would find comfortable and pleasurable before using it. Think about the genital equivalent of getting your tongue stuck to a metal sign post in winter and you'll see what we mean. Also, metal toys and glass toys do not mix well, for reasons that should be obvious. If you must use metal and glass toys together, please keep a cushy barrier between them at all times.
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Pamper Me: Spa Treatments For Hotels That Don't Have Spas
By Terry Trucco
The new Hyatt 48Lex is a small, upscale hotel that offers guests everything you'd expect, from a restaurant and room service to a well-equipped fitness center – everything, that is, except a spa.
But that doesn't mean you can't get a hot stone massage or an herbal facial without leaving the premises.
48Lex is the latest in a small contingent of hotels, including the Andaz Wall Street and the Grand Hyatt, offering the Cart – a spa on wheels outfitted with the basics a therapist needs to administer spa treatments in a hotel room.
The Cart looks like a rolling room service table, but instead of Eggs Benedict under a silver dome look for a facial steamer, magnifying lamp and towel warmer, a warming shelf for heating stones or wraps, a retractable table for lotions or manicure paraphernalia, a pedicure bowl, a storage drawer, a computer and a folding massage table. Since no spa treatment is complete without the tinkling of New Age bells, there's even a sound system with subwoofers. Think of it as the spa version of a Matryoshka doll.
I dimly recall reading about the Cart — and Suite Spa, the entrepreneurial Michigan
concern behind it — when it launched in 2009 but I'd never seen one in action until a recent trade show. With shelves stacked with organic creams and nail polishes lined up on the pull-out tray, the Cart looks like a life-size burr puzzle; just one plug gets everything cooking so there's no tangled wires.
The Cart was created at the request of the JW Marriott hotel in Grand Rapids. With just one treatment room in the spa, the hotel wanted a way to deliver quality treatments to guests in their rooms, emphasis on quality. After all, if a high-end hotel restaurant can do room service, why not a spa?
The a la Cart menu features massage, facials, hot stone therapy, herbal and mud wraps, manicures and pedicures that can go beyond plain vanilla. "We have an herbal wrap with 12 detoxifying herbs," says Victor Bennett, a Suite Spa partner. When a wrap is wrapped up, the guest washes off the mud or herbs in his or her room shower.
Suite Spa's developers have done their best to turn the guest-room-as-treatment-room into an asset. At treatment's end, the therapist draws a bath for the client – provided the hotel room is one of those increasing few with a tub — adding an herbal infusion. "You don't have to go into the lobby or ride the elevator to get back to your room after a treatment," says Bennett.
Even the fanciest spa is only as good as its therapists. How does Suite Spa choose its staff? The company trains and subcontracts therapists, schooling them to meet the demands of each hotel and in the use the Suite Spa equipment, Bennett says. Guests can book an in-room treatment much as they would a treatment at a spa. "We can manage the business virtually, so if you want someone there at 8:30, we can do it," he says. Suite Spa treatments are for hotel guests only.
If the Cart catches on is the full-service hotel spa a gorgeous but doomed dinosaur? Spas, after all, are costly to build and run, eat up valuable real estate and need to attract an audience beyond registered guests. Do guests staying at hotels in New York and other big cities really want or expect spa treatments in the way guests at resorts do?
The Pierre recently announced seven in-room spa treatments based on Jiva, an ancient wellness tradition from India, including a muscle-relaxing head massage and a Indian-inspired facial.
Trend? Not yet. As soon as the Pierre opens its lavishly appointed spa in early 2012, treatments will be in spa, not in room.
"Hotel spas are not an endangered species," says Bernard Burt, author of 100 Best Spas of the World. For nearly every new luxury hotel in New York that sidesteps a spa, it seems another new hotel opens one, like the Surrey, the Chatwal, Ink48, Trump SoHo and the Setai Fifth Avenue. Even the Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf=Astoria, which surprised many when it closed last year, reopened this summer under new management.
Of course, not every urban hotel is big enough — or inclined — to take on a spa. We guess the real question is will massages and facials turn up on the room service menu one day along with hamburgers, Cesar salad and coffee.
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Room-service spa treatments, a clever downsizing, even if it's no substitute for a real spa. It is a bit like having exercise equipment in your room instead of going to a gym. You do lose something.
Comment by Stephanie — September 29, 2011 @ 10:05 pm
Thanks, Stephanie!
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