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It's Friday somewhere in the world.
Chili and Chica live in Switzerland…and apparently it's nap time. :)
Chili and Chica live in Switzerland…and apparently it's nap time. :)
Well, Tempo and Tick Tock were there first. :)
I was calling Bailey to go outside and found him lying on the couch keeping a watchful eye on baby Ryan.
What a good boy, Nancy!
Rocky says: "Look at my cute little paws. Don't they make you want to share your snack with me?"
A sweetie for sure, Renee!
I adopted Lacey one week ago from a couple who could not keep her any longer due to health issues. After 7 days of adjusting she finally felt secure enough to get up on the couch with me to take a nap. It was really hard for a her to have to leave behind the dogs and folks who she had known since a puppy. She adjusting and we love her already!
Lucky you to get such a cutie, Beth!


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Elliot Rodger: His Biographical Manifesto
Elliot Rodger, accused of killing six people and injuring 13 others in a rampage in which he also died, published a 140-page, biographical manifesto. In it, he chronicles the evolution of his own hate and despair. WSJ's Jason Bellini reports.
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More than 30 years after the dawn of the HIV epidemic, the significance of the infection and awareness for how it's transmitted has dropped precipitously among young people, especially among gay men, according to new data from the federal government.
National statistics for 2010 show that more than one-quarter of all new HIV infections are among youths ages 13 to 24. Of the estimated 47,500 new infections in 2010, more than 83% are among men.
Almost three-quarters are attributed to sex between men, and half of all new cases are among African Americans, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Statistics.
HIV prevalence among blacks is nearly three times higher than among Hispanics and nearly eight times higher than among whites. Men who have sex with men have prevalence rates nearly 40 times higher than other men, the authors said.
MORE: HIV Vaccine Under Study May Last a Lifetime
An estimated half of HIV-positive young people are unaware they were infected. The study found that HIV testing was low -- only 12.9 percent among high school students and 34.5 percent among people ages 18 to 24. Testing is less common among males compared to females and is lower among whites and Hispanics compared to African Americans.
"More effort is needed to provide effective school- and community-based interventions to ensure all youths, particularly men who have sex with men, have the knowledge, skills, resources, and support necessary to avoid HIV infection," wrote the authors of the report.
The statistics are sobering news as World AIDS Day approaches on Dec. 1.
"I think the statistics are alarming and that we should be alarmed," Chris Collins, vice president and director of public policy at amFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, told Take Part. "I think that what we in the gay community need to come to grips with is HIV remains our number-one health equity issue. "
MORE: Can HIV Prevention Be Found in a Pill?
In an essay published earlier this month on the amFar web site, Collins and co-author Jeffrey Levi said it's time to refocus the HIV-prevention campaign among gay men. Young men who have sex with men represent the only group in which HIV incidence appears to be increasing, he says.
The alarming HIV incidence among gay men stands in contrast to the popular perception that the HIV threat is under control. Efforts by the LGBT community in the '80s and '90s resulted in an estimated 89 percent decline in HIV transmission over that time period, Collins says.
"I think the advent of life-saving AIDS drugs in the mid '90s was both a wonderful thing that saved the lives of so many gay people but also meant that the gay community, to some degree, turned to many other challenges -- understandably so," he says.
MORE: More People Than Ever Living with HIV
Since then, efforts to educate a new generation of young people about HIV prevention have faded. The LGBT community is needed to reinforce the HIV prevention message, he says.
"We saw the power of the gay community in the '80 and '90s to confront this epidemic and mobilize the public and private sectors to address a problem that was devastating us," Collins says. "We need to reconnect with our activism and focus from the 1980s and help everyone in the gay community get tested and get access to the care they need."
AmFar recently published a brief, "Ending the HIV Epidemic Among Gay Men in the United States" that serves as an agenda for progress. The brief calls for utilizing the Affordable Care Act to improve HIV testing and treatment as well as to promote overall better health among LGBT people.
Stigma is another big reason why people with HIV or who are at higher risk for the infection don't get the healthcare they need, Collins adds.
MORE: FDA Approves Truvada as First HIV Prevention Drug
"We know for sure is stigma is a huge part of the HIV epidemic in the United States," he says. "It impedes people from learning their HIV status, getting the care they need and talking to their doctors openly."
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which advises the federal government on health policy, earlier this month issued preliminary guidelines calling for routine HIV screening as part of a check-up. In 2006, the CDC recommended that doctors routinely test all patients for HIV, regardless of risk, however only people at increased risk for HIV were eligible for free HIV screening. The USPSTF recommendation would mean more people could be tested without having a co-pay.
The task force also recommended that people at high risk for infection be tested at least once a year.
"The recommendation from the commission is a hopeful sign and the kind of thing we need to encourage health providers to offer testing," Collins says. "We need to have HIV testing readily accessible and routine in all kinds of environments. It ought to be something doctors and nurses regularly offer. For gay men, they ought to be getting HIV tests regularly, not just every couple of years but perhaps every six months."
MORE: Transgender Healthcare: A Work in Progress
Collins says he expects HIV prevention will re-emerge as a top priority in the LGBT community. The topic will be prominent at the 25th National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change, in January in Atlanta.
"There are a variety of efforts going on to engage the gay community," he says. "I think we're going in the right direction."
Question: Why do so few young people get tested for HIV? Tell us what you think in the comments.


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Florida BHOF 2011 Inductees
The Florida Boxing Hall of Fame will formally announce the inductees of the Class of 2011 on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at 3:00 PM, as part of the Grand Opening festivities of the new SJC Boxing Gym, in Fort Myers, Florida. Many of the new inductees, as well as previous inductees of the FBHOF, will be on hand and available for interviews, autographs, and photographs during this fun filled weekend. The SJC Boxing Gym, a non profit organization, will be celebrating their official Grand Opening on Saturday and Sunday, January 15 & 16, 2011, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 PM each day. Many activities will take place, such as book signings, videos, door prizes, 50/50 raffles, public workouts, and seminars. There will be refreshments for all and everyone is invited. The gym is located at 1929 Winkler Ave., Fort Myers, Florida. Glen Johnson and John Russell (trainer of Buster Douglas) will also be on hand, as well as several other celebrities. For information visit www.sjcboxing.com


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Triple-negative fast- or slow-growing?
- Question from Jack: Is triple-negative breast cancer a fast-growing or slow-growing type of cancer?
- Answers - George Sledge, M.D. In general, triple-negative breast cancers are characterized by being highly proliferative: that is they are typically faster-growing breast cancers than are, say, estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancers. This may explain both why they are potentially dangerous breast cancers, but also perhaps why they are more sensitive to chemotherapy drugs that affect dividing cancer cells, so that they are in general more sensitive to chemotherapy agents than are estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancers in many cases.
- Beth Baughman DuPree, M.D., F.A.C.S. When we characterize tumors, we look at the stage of the disease as well as the grade of the disease when we determine treatment. The stage of a breast cancer is determined by the size of the tumor, whether or not lymph nodes are involved with metastasis of the tumor, and whether the tumor has spread to someplace distant in the body. The grade of the tumor is a characterization of the tumor by the pathologist that allows us to determine how fast the cells are dividing. Women with a high grade, or a grade III, breast cancer may be recommended to have chemotherapy even when they are diagnosed with a very early Stage I breast cancer. Therefore we use multiple factors in determining how we treat each and every patient and not one factor alone can make these determinations. Depending on the biological behavior of the tumor, we may tailor the patient's treatment by trying to prevent a cancer from recurring not only in the breast, but also systemically in the body.
The Ask-the-Expert Online Conference called Triple-Negative Breast Cancer featured George Sledge, M.D. and Beth Baughman DuPree, M.D., F.A.C.S. answering your questions about triple-negative breast cancer and its treatment.
Editor's Note: This conference took place in July 2008.
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The News Journal
December 15, 2004
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DNREC Decides: BP deserves prompt answer on whether it fits in Coastal Zone
The first critical step for a $500 million liquefied natural gas port - at least from Delaware's standpoint - has been taken by energy giant BP. The question is whether BP's plan for a shipping dock in the Delaware River is permitted under the state's protective Coastal Zone Act.
BP argues that Coastal Zone regulations permit the dock for two reasons: a nearby coal off-loading pier was previously approved by the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; and the BP pier, which would hold pipelines into the Logan Township, N.J., natural gas plant, constitutes a manufacturing use permissible under the Coastal Zone Act.
The decision will have significant bearing on the future of Delaware's Coastal Zone. The question of what constitutes manufacturing under Coastal Zone guidelines has never before been answered.
As News Journal reporter Jeff Montgomery's Sunday article stated, this Coastal Zone decision may well be a minor skirmish as BP seeks final approval for its project.
The matter now awaits DNREC Secretary John Hughes. His staff must decide if the BP application fulfills all requirements of Coastal Zone regulations. Are all the I's dotted and T's crossed? With two of Delaware's top corporate environmental attorneys as authors - David Swayze and F. Michael Parkowski - the answer regarding the particulars is yes.
So the length of time before the clock starts running for public review and a final decision depends on Secretary Hughes. After the application is ruled acceptable, DNREC has 25 business days to move.
The proposed LNG port and processing plant are the largest such projects ever brought into the Coastal Zone process. Secretary Hughes cannot play games delaying the inevitable. A decision either way is expected to provoke legal action, which likely would drag on for more months. Even with the coming holiday closings, Secretary Hughes must show the state's hand as soon as possible so the public process can go forward.


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His team did not get what would have been a morale-boosting win, but captain Alastair Cook was happy with England's preparations ahead of the opening Test against India that starts on November 15.
"Everyone's got a chance to play in the three practice games. It was a good workout for the team. We are settling down nicely," said Cook after the third practice match against Haryana ended in a draw .
Regarding lack of quality opposition in the last two matches, Cook stated, "We would have liked to have faced more spin in the matches but that hasn't happened."
- Cook gears for India's 'huge challenge'
- Trott hits century ahead of India series
- Bairstow seeking Test spot in England squad
- Bairstow rescues England with ton in practice game
"If anyone has been watching our training sessions while these games have been going on, we've had some good spinners bowling to us in the nets. We'd rather them in the middle, but they've been turning out there and all the lads have been putting in some really good practice."
"I don't know who it has come from but clearly there's been a message of some sort. Obviously we've had Amit Mishra missing here."
"I don't know if he was injured or not but he didn't bowl that many overs… So clearly there's been a message of some kind."
Asked whether not exposing quality spinners in the practice matches would backfire on India, Cook again presented a straight bat.
"Only time will tell. But we have had good spinners bowling to us in the nets," he said.
On the impressive show by bowlers in the last session of the final day, Cook said it was encouraging to see them deliver even on an unresponsive pitch.
England reduced Haryana to 133/6 in 42 overs in the last session with the last four wickets falling for 45 runs.
Yorkshire fast bowler Tim Bresnan bowled an incisive spell of aggressive fast bowling, picking up two wickets for four runs in as many overs.


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To learn how plants transport water from their roots to their leaves
- Tall clear glass
- Red food coloring
- Spoon
- Celery stalk
- Knife
Plants need water to grow. Plants transport water from their roots to their leaves through tubes called xylem.
Xylem: tubes that transport water inside plants
Plants need water. Water is transported through the plant through xylem tubes.
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How does water get from the roots of a plant to its leaves?
- Gather the necessary materials.
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LBJ Orders Pants.
Now with animation!
Adam and Jesse, the dapper charmers behind this video aren't in the business of making history engaging and interesting, but they did a bang-up job of it, anyway.
THEREFORE, I would like to:
- Buy them a Wisconsin beer.
- Nominate this video for SAA's "I Found It! In the Archives" thingy. Since I'm not a historical repository or a group and I"m not planning an entire event… this might be a rouge nomination. If you bother to watch the entire video, you'll understand why that's the only way this gem will be nominated.
If earthy talk about male body parts bothers you, I suggest you skip the video.
Put This On: LBJ Buys Pants from Put This On on Vimeo.
To understand WHY I LOVE THIS VIDEO WITH THE INTENSITY OF 10,000 SUNS, you need to know that my day job is Audio Archivist — and the collection I'm responsible for was divested of its music decades ago.
What's left is a huge spoken word archive with speeches, oral histories, meetings and — wait for it — hours and hours of dictation. Recorded on utterly insane formats like dictabelt and soundscriber disc.
I found this extremely entertaining bit of everyday history brought to life via a blog called My Mother In Law Is Sitting Between Us. True tales of cleaning out after a horder dies.
I found Sidney via an interesting (and heartbreaking) article about horders in Newsweek. Do not do this to your children, even if you're not a horder. Grief is not the best time to be making decisions about what to toss and what to keep. Ignore the vacation photos of your hotel room — or better yet ditch them altogether — and write down the stories behind your "keeper" photos.


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"I was just doing my job, running my routes," Ebron said following the game. "Believing in the concepts, believing in our coaches, believing in everything."
His 199 receiving yards broke Tony Blanchard's single-game record for tight ends (144), set way back in 1968. That yardage total also stands as the sixth-most receiving yards by a Tar Heel in a game.
"I think he's one of the best tight ends in the country, if not the best," quarterback Bryn Renner said. "He's critical to our success passing the ball and he's a heck of a player."
Ebron caught passes on UNC's opening four possessions, including a 20-yard drag route to move the Tar Heels into Miami territory for the first time. His top play of the game, however, came two possessions later.
Ebron lined up detached from left tackle James Hurst and slid behind Miami's linebackers on a crossing route. Backup quarterback Marquise Williams found him near midfield, and after breaking two tackles, outran the Hurricanes secondary for a 71-yard touchdown.
Ebron set up another Tar Heel touchdown early in the second quarter. Quarterback Bryn Renner connected with his tight end down the left seam for a 31-yard gain to put UNC in the red zone. Renner found Quinshad Davis three plays later for a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 14-13 lead.
With 11:02 to play in the second quarter, Ebron had already posted a career-high 132 receiving yards on five catches. He finished the first half with six catches for 144 yards and a touchdown.
Ebron, who will be eligible for the NFL Draft next spring, caught five passes that went for 20 yards or longer.
Thursday wasn't the first time this season that Ebron turned in a mesmerizing first-half performance. Against Georgia Tech on Sept. 21, the Greensboro, N.C. product caught five passes for 95 yards and touchdown prior to halftime. The Yellow Jackets made adequate adjustments, however, by keeping a safety over top of Ebron to limit him to one catch for 13 yards in the second half.
Miami followed a similar approach in doubling Ebron after the break. UNC head coach Larry Fedora, however, scoffed when asked about Miami limiting his effectiveness in the second half.
"He had 200 yards basically," Fedora said. "I don't know what they did to slow him down. We didn't get the ball to him as much. There were a couple of times they covered him up pretty good and left the wideouts open. There's one ball I know Eric would have liked to have made the catch on but he made some catches that not many other people are going to make. He really played his heart out tonight."
Despite his career night, UNC's last-second loss was clearly affecting him while he spoke with reporters.
"I feel like I played one of the best games probably a tight end could ever play, but for my family and for my teammates, I still feel like I could have done something better," Ebron said. "I let them down. We should have had the win. We could have had the win, but we didn't."
Ebron now has 532 receiving yards on the season, good for second all-time on the single-season receiving totals by a UNC tight end. He is less than 100 yards away from breaking his own record (625) set in 2012.
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And just to add... Pocket carry might be my next choice, but that means ill be giving up a pocket to only my gun. That means I'm left with one pocket for my keys and phone which could be a tight fit.
This is a discussion on Giving up on IWB holsters within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I've had my LCP for about two months and still haven't gotten comfortable with IWB carrying yet. I've tried two Remora holsters and I still ...
I've had my LCP for about two months and still haven't gotten comfortable with IWB carrying yet. I've tried two Remora holsters and I still am uneasy about not having a clip to keep the holster in place, even though it does not move. I also have an Uncle Mike's IWB holster. It fits my LCP perfectly, but I wear it at my 8 o'clock and the grip is angled out too far and prints terribly.
So now, I am trying to discover other options. OWB is always up for consideration, especially with winter on its way in the Midwest. I am very hesitant to do pocket carry, with a holster of course, simply because of the big bulge I'll have coming from my front pocket.
What would you recommend for those who have been in situations like this before? Do I stick it out and get used to the Remora, or should I try pocket carry? While I would consider OWB, I mainly wear long sleeved t-shirts in the colder months, so that would making concealing my LCP in an OWB holster a little more difficult as opposed to me wearing a jacket all the time.
Thanks for your input!
And just to add... Pocket carry might be my next choice, but that means ill be giving up a pocket to only my gun. That means I'm left with one pocket for my keys and phone which could be a tight fit.
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Glock 23, mic holster, clipdraw, abdominal carry.
You're giving up on IWB without trying a Crossbreed?!
When I first started carrying I picked up a few IWB holsters, at first they all felt terribly uncomfortable and I felt like everybody could see a print.
After 6 months, all holsters are extremely comfortable and have never had anyone spot my carry piece including my wife who knows I have it on me somewhere.
My advice, stick it out and get more used to it. In reality you are probably printing very little and maybe a different position would help to make it even less.
I carry a Ruger SR40C paired with an old faithfull IWB holster. I felt the same the first few times I wore it. Now it's nice and broke it and most importantly I feel like the pistol is secured. Also, try moving to another position. Mine sits about the 4-430 position, depending on what pants or shorts I'm wearing.
How about an IWB that's worth a damn before giving up on them? I'm a lefty and carry around 8 as well, with an XDM 3.8 compact, or a kahr cm9. Both in dual clip hybrids (like the crossbreed supertuck/ mini tuck). These allow for adjustable cant, adjust it as far forward as possible which pulls the muzzle down and back and the grip more vertical keeping it from poking out as much. If you're super skinny, try appendix IWB? My dad is 6'0" 150 lbs. and has to appendix carry his sr9c which he gets away with fine, with no problems, With something as small as a LCP that should be a breeze. Though he also. Has an LCP that he pocket carries as well if you're willing to give up a pocket (desanti nemesis is a great Pocket holster IMO).
Give the Kangaroo Carry system a try. I got one a couple of weeks ago and am very happy with it so far. Very comfortable. Doesn't print. You can draw just as easily standing or sitting. It takes a little practice for a consistently smooth draw, but the same is true for IWB with a tucked-in shirt.
No offense but I can make my LC9 disappear holstered iwb with a slurpie cup if I wanted to and the LCP is its midget brother. You shouldn't have any problem with printing ever. I can pocket carry my LC9 without printing it in my front pocket. If I put a tiny LCP in there I might lose it. Lol
I find it hard to believe that a LCP prints, unless you are wearing spandex.
I dual pocket carry daily, so if you want to go the pocket route, I'll give you some advice about what to do with the other "stuff." Keys go on a carabiner clipped to a belt loop. Wallet goes in a rear pocket (I use a BigSkinny wallet so it isn't like sitting on a brick). Phone goes in a belt phone holster. Ta da - done.
If you want the ultimate pocket holster for concealment, get one with an anti-print panel. It will look like a wallet in your pocket. I use one from www.hiddenholsters.net, and I had a thumb push-off added. That helps get the pistol out of the holster cleanly.
Hope this helps - good luck!
The number of people killed because they didn't have "enough gun" is dwarfed by those who had none at all.
OP before you give up check out N82 tactical. I carry my LC9 in one of their holsters and the gun completely disappears underneath a tshirt. If you absolutely can't do IWB get a wallet holster and carry it in your back pocket. I was apprehensive about that at first but it looks like my wallet is in that pocket and it shifts to the side when you sit just like your wallet would. When I carry my LCP as a backup that's what I do.
Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid. - Han Solo
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Are you tilting the gun/holster to a forward cant? For concealability this makes a world of difference vs straight up and down. For me, the forward cant makes the pistol disappear.
Definitely try a Crossbreed SuperTuck. When going light, I carry a Sig P232 in a SuperTuck, and it pretty much disappears. I also am a big fan of the Duluth Trader Long Tail T-Shirts and sleeved shirts, as the hang well below even an OWB holster, particularly if you order them one size bigger than your normal. If you are looking for a decent OWB, I love the CrossBreed SnapSlide holsters. You can even reverse thread them, if you have a strong belt, and wear the gun between your belt and your pants; that seriously holds the gun tight to your side.
To me, the LCP is a pocket gun and too small to bother with IWB carry.


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I have been restoring my 76 laguna and came across a 1973 tail light assembly that I could which you know are round and I love the look of them over the originals, I am not concerned on this car being totally original as it is not now, my question is will this bolt right on without any trouble, I am fairly sure it will but want to be positive as its gonna cost lots cause the parts I found are real expensive , thanks.
Just looked and poly have to change trunk as well cause 76 is straight across n 73 has large dip in the middle
This will not work as the rear ends of the cars are totally different (quarters, tail light panels, trunk lids). If you look in the Reader's Rides section, I have a 76 Laguna with Corvette ZR1 taillights in it. Same look, it just took modifying the panel for them to work.


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hi !
I have a 2006 STS since a couple months and I have problems..
sometimes when I want to start the engine it doesnt start.. it seem to do it only when its hot or the engine is hot.. a friend plug the computer on it and the code p0300, p0301(cyl.1) and p0302(cyl.2) came out.. i change the sparks plugs and did a injector traitment.. someone talked about the coil.. he said if we inverse it we can see if the code swith cylinder... someone else tell me that it cant be this cause if it was this the problem would be all the time..... we erased the code and the problem is still there but the code didnt came back...
ohhh yeah I have another problem ti.. I dont know if its reliated..
sometimes when a drive I push on the gaz pedal and the car wont move.. the 'traction assertie activer' advise come on de dash.. when I push on the traction control button its ok.. ??
thank you in advance.
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In these final days of waiting for the next generation of console gaming to start, I thought it'd be fun to do a quick recap on Fridays to catch up on some of the Xbox One and Playstation 4 stories that didn't warrant a full post.
So let's see what we learned this week. Well, both consoles will support 8-person party chat. That's the same limit as on the Xbox 360 and the Playstation Vita but it's a feature the PS3 lacked. On the Sony platform you can have both Vita and PS4 players in your chat party, too.
Xbox fans got a concrete date for TitanFall: it'll be out on March 11th in North America for both Xbox One and 360 (you can tell your PC gaming buddies it'll be out for them on that date, too).
There's a lot of drama going on in certain circles after a rumor started on the NeoGaf gaming forum saying that Call of Duty: Ghosts runs at 1080P on the PS4 and 720P on the Xbox One. I'll link you to the recap at FuriousFanBoys mostly because the site has such an epic name (many of the smaller gaming sites are talking about this).
I'm staying out of this one because first, we don't even know if its true and second, if it is true we don't really know what it means until someone can show the game running side by side on production hardware from each company. Resolution isn't everything.
Back to the PS4, where we learned that, if you want to, you can use your real name instead of your Playstation ID when gaming on the new console. This is an option Microsoft will be adding to the Xbox One sometime after launch. I assume this won't be an 'all or nothing' choice (because if it is, no one in their right mind would opt to always use their real name) but as far as I've been able to find out, Sony hasn't shared the specifics of how you control who can see your real name. No one panic, though: using your real name will be totally optional.
Another Xbox One leak, once again from NeoGaf, was of a setup manual for the Kinect 2. It shows that the user has to stand about 4.5 feet from the Kinect 2. That's better than the original Kinect where the minimum distance was 6', but still a bit farther than I was hoping for. At first glance it seems OK but then you remember, that's 4.5 feet to the front of your body. You've got some depth (some of us have more than others) and you probably don't want to be standing with the back of your legs pressed against the coffee table, so you'll want some room behind you. I think most of us will be moving furniture again, if we get the urge to jump around in front of Kinect 2 in order to play Just Dance or something.
The next item is a kind of a correction. Some gaming blogs are writing about the fact that the PS4 controller doesn't have analog buttons, citing a recent post at VentureBeat. The critical detail that is being missed by some readers is that VentureBeat was talking about the face buttons; the 'triggers' are still analog. It is, I guess, an understandable mistake because a lot of people don't even realize the PS3 controller's Circle, Square, Cross and Triangle buttons are currently analog.
The closer we get to the launch of the PS4, the more we're hearing rumblings about the quality (or lack thereof) of the launch library (check out this post at Kotaku for an example). It seems many people were counting heavily on Drive Club and Watch Dogs to be the cornerstones of their new gaming library. Possibly as a result of this talk, Sony has released a new 'sizzle reel' ad for the PS4. Of course many of the titles shown won't be available at launch. A skeptic could see this ad as promoting the PS4 as a nice Memorial Day gift for someone.
And I think that's all that I have for this week. Did I miss anything? If so, please share in the comments.
Update: Microsoft released it's own ad this morning. I like it a lot except for one thing. The one woman that the Xbox One 'invites' uses it for watching a movie, while all the men use it for playing games. I'm pretty sure women enjoy gaming, too. Here it is:
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Doughnuts and Art (DNA) is a three part art exhibit showcasing local artists, bands, and DJs. This is the second time Matt Gondek and I (Jason Mosley) are doing this show. The first one was a big hit and this time is going to be no exception.
If you go to DoughnutsandArt.com you can view the list of artists and bands that are going to be at the event. The part of the show that I am most excited about is Ape Fight and Pfunkt. These two bands are so much fun to watch.
If you are not sure who Ape Fight is they are a Punk/Rock band from New Jersey that is starting to get national attention. Their music was featured in the movie Accepted and recently played on the Howard Stern Channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. Just check out their website and you should fall in love with them.
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- Mathew Gruenholz, Twitter handle is @IndyCarSTIG, answers listed as STIG
- Dyaln Tilbury, Twitter handle is @Dylan_TLR, answers listed as DT
- Rick Snodie, Twitter handle is @rickfromwi, answers listed as RS
- Michael Tressler, Twitter handle @mtressler13, answers listed as MT
- James Sedlmayr, Twitter handle @DFD827, answers listed as JS
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If you remember last month, the first line of question one was 'The fued is over!' Well, guess what?! The feud back! What is your take on John Barnes suing Indycar and Bobby Rahal over the National Guard sponsorship?
TD: I have been reluctantly relinquishing my Panther fandom... They were my favorite team from the Pennzoil days, however it's hard to cheer for a team who keeps not only shooting themselves in the foot, but everyone around them. Of course there are always two sides to a story but in my opinion the recent lawsuit was the absolute wrong choice - If they had any chance of landing sponsors, that chance is likely gone now.
JA: I'll hit this topic with a #HOP or hold on player... The entire lawsuit seems laughable, and I think most judges would agree on that..Good luck with that Mr. Barnes... Case dismissed!
STIG: John Barnes had a good thing going, and another good thing, and another good thing and he doesn't seem to understand the value of those good things. One might say he's millions of dollars off the value. RLL presented a better opportunity and perks for the National Guard, Barnes got bettered and now he's throwing a childish, legal fit. Rahal for the win.
DT: The lawsuit is not good for Indycar or RLL at all. It puts the entire National Guard sponsorship at risk and that is unacceptable. Indycar desperately needs National Guard so I really hope this suit goes away before any lasting harm is done.
RS: I do not know any details of Barnes lawsuit, but unless there was something underhanded going on it seems petty. We don't need it. A sponsor wants a return on their investment; Hopefully RLL can deliver.
MT: This is something I have tried to stay away from. I do believe it's unfortunate and not the kind of publicity IndyCar needs. I just hope it gets resolved in a civil manner.
JS: My first take on JB's lawsuit is not safe for all ages so I'll keep it to myself. The reality is that JB is ruining ANY interested future potential team sponsors from signing on the dotted line. JB, just take your issues, garbage, ignorance and go home, also, pay your employees on your way out of the door!!
MH: I think John Barnes is the biggest cock in the Indycar paddock besides Tony George. Those two should go out for coffee sometime. Nothing says 'MURICA like suing someone after you lose; It's a business tactic but it ultimately won't work and Panther will be off the grid.
2) Buy or sell (buy = agree with statement, sell = disagree)
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TD: Sell. Having seen his driving style lately, it will not translate well to the Indy 500 (see finish of Nationwide race at Circuit Giles Villenueve 2012 for an example). My prediction is a struggle to get up to speed, if there is bumping he may be in trouble.
JA: Sell... Perhaps a top ten finish if some decent luck runs his way. There are too many other contenders out there to win Indianapolis....
STIG: SELL. He still has a ton of talent, but his arrogance has caused him to lose focus and races late in his racing career. He is going in with a good team (Schmidt/Peterson), but he will have some of the best in present times to contend with. He'll have a good showing, but fall short.
DT: Sell. I do not dislike Villeneuve as much as some, but I doubt he will be competitive. Although he is a former winner Villeneuve is more of a road course driver, and in recent years so has Sam Schmitt's team. I do not think they will be especially competitive during the 500, but there is a slight chance Villeneuve will surprise us.
RS: Sell. He has no experience in a DW12. If he was running on a road course I would say he has a chance after seeing him race a stock car around Road America, but the 500? Not sold.
MT: Sell. While he has been a strong racer in the past, I feel he has been out of a car too long to be a legitimate contender.
JS: Buy, Jacques just isn't going to get into "any" car. He is going to get in a well built car, with a team who has had recent success at Indy and get A LOT of laps prior to the race. Plus he is doing this for his sons, so you know he will be laying it on the line.
MH: Buy. I just feel like Jacques is one of those guys who can we any car he jumps into. I am not worried about Schmidt Peterson Hamilton Motorsports bringing they're game; I am worried about Honda bringing their game. Given the right tools, Jacques is in fact a legitimate contender.
3) Out of Bounds (topic outside Indycar that has an impact on it)
|The last time we had a third engine manufacturer, well... (Photo: Indycar Media)
News has come that says Cosworth is looking for a partner to start an Indycar program with. What is your reaction to this report?
TD: Due to Kevin Kalkhoven owning Cosworth, it will be interesting to likely see KV racing as the flagship team. As far as an OEM to allign with them, I'm going to predict Toyota. They are still involved with Indycar through their sponsorship of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, and if they are able to get support from a competitive manufacturer, I think the time is right for them to come back.
JA: The chance of another power plant in the series is exciting to me! I do wish Lotus would've been more successful during their brief tenure. But I think if Cosworth gets onboard, things will get very interesting!
STIG: Cosworth back would be a great thing, that is if they actually intend on putting a full on effort into it (*cough* sLOwTUS). This could bring back Ford or even dare I say Dodge/SRT possibly into the open wheel series.
DT: The best case scenario is Ford partnering with Cosworth. I know Ford denies it, but that does not mean necessarily mean much. My one concern is the lack of competitiveness out of recent Cosworth racing efforts. Can they build a competitive Indycar engine?
RS: I was excited to hear that news. I think another engine choice that is competitive would help the series. Last season was one of the best ever with all the first time winners and so many different winners. If aerokits become reality that can enhance the racing then another choice would be even better.
MT: I would love to see Cosworth in IndyCar. In my opinion another manufacturer would be great for the series. Let's just hope it's not a bust like Lotus.
JS: First reaction... Yippee Ki Yay Mother Trucker!! Not that I am a KK fan, its that I would love to see the blue oval of Ford back in the game. IndyCar needs three engine packages to being successful out of the Die Hard fans.
MH: It is absolutely vital for a third manufacturer to come to Indycar ASAP! I really don't mind who partners with Cosworth between the candidates (Toyota, Volkswagon, Audi, Mazda, and Ford), I just want another one to join Indycar!
4) Showdown (concluding topic)
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The next ATH will be published after the first Indycar race at St. Petersburg. Who is your pick to win and who is your darkhorse pick?!
TD: Winner - Ryan Hunter-Reay. Andretti seems to have a bead on how to win at St. Pete. Darkhorse (is there such a thing with how competitive the series is??) - Josef Newgarden. St. Pete has been good to first-time winners, and I think Josef could be the one to pull it off.
JA: I'll go with the Iceman (Scott Dixon) who will cometh to victory lane! The darkhorse of the event is Justin "time for racing" Wilson!
STIG: I'd have to say that Will Power will take the win in the season opener and I'll take Josef Newgarden's hair as the darkhorse.
DT: My pick is James Hinchcliffe. He won the race last year at St. Pete and is my pick for the championship, so long as Honda and Andretti are strong. A driver at Penske/Ganassi can never be a true darkhorse but since a lot of people seem to expect Montoya to struggle I will pick him.
RS: My pick to win is Will Power. I think after a somewhat disappointing year he will bounce back. A true dark horse would be an underdog, but I will take TK. He hasn't won there yet and with the new team he could.
MT: TK is my pick to win. I think he comes out of the gate swinging. Bourdais is my dark horse pick. I think this is the year we see him back on top of the podium.
JS: I'm really stoked for the start of this year's IndyCar season, mainly because I will be in St. Pete for the race and it will be my first ever non-oval race!! Race Winner: Helio makes up for last year's late re-start mistake and brings home the W!! Dark horse: Sebastian Bourdias shows us the stuff not only he has, but KV Racing as well.
MH: My pick to win is Helio Castroneves. He has always been strong on the streets of St. Petersburg and was close to winning again last season. My darkhorse is Takuma Sato.
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This case is important because it sets the tone for future regulation. It does "pose a big question," of whether the right to keep and bear arms, applies to outside of the home.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
On Body Image
When I went back inside later that day, my iPhone was lit up with all sorts of notifications. At first, I realized that maybe it was a bit narcissistic of me to post a photo of myself in a bikini. However, I read comment after comment, and then message after message, and then saw who all and how many people selected to like it... I knew that I had not posted it looking for the least bit of affirmation. I was excited to be on the beach and ready for a fun vacation!
Nonetheless, that doesn't mean I didn't like the affirmation.
I'm not posting it here looking for that either. The whole situation just got me to thinking. I know that I have nothing to complain about when it comes to my body... I'm fit. I run marathons. I generally eat pretty healthy (mostly so I can indulge in things like donuts and cookies and ice cream). I know there are plenty of people who would scoff at me if I said one negative thing about my own body... people who would be quick to remind me that a marathon runner shouldn't complain. Or that I'm not allowed to make a big deal over how hard it is to find pants small enough for my waist.
But here's what I think... we all know our own body intimately. We're always going to look in the mirror and find something we don't like. Do I like being as small-chested as I am? Most days. It certainly makes running easier... but there are times I wish I had a bit more because then certain shirts might look cuter on me. And I'm constantly aware of my tummy... people started commenting on this photo about wishing they have abs like mine, and my tummy is probably the part of my body I'm the most insecure about. Even though a guy I care much for and that cares much for me told me with sheer honestly that he thinks my stomach is great and is probably a 9 out of 10 (adding, "who really can be a perfect 10 anyways?") and it was probably the best affirmation I had ever received... I still sometimes don't understand why I'm not more toned through there.
My point is this. We all have things we don't like, but at the end of the day I think we have to have some confidence and focus on what we do like. I work hard to have nice legs and a nice butt, so I like finding cute dresses that may be a bit on the short side or great jeans that really accentuate things... When you like how you look, I don't think it's conceited... I think it's confidence.
We beat ourselves up over our bodies too much I think. I don't run to be skinny or whatnot. I run because it's fun, I meet new people, I make close friends, I challenge myself. And to eat donuts.
Having nice legs? It's kind of just a bonus.
I think if I ran because I wanted to change my body, I wouldn't enjoy it. I almost think I might not ever be satisfied.
So I say: be confident. Work what you've got. Don't be afraid to hide, even if you don't think everything is perfect. No one is perfect anyways. Be strong. Be proud of your fitness. And if someone complements you, accept it. We're not doing anyone any good by telling someone they're wrong and that we wish we had a better looking this or that.
Do I still feel a little narcissistic for posting a photo in a bikini? Sure. But you know what? I run hard. I play hard. I try to enjoy life with a smile. And sometimes that means I go to the beach in a bikini. No sense hiding that from anyone.
3 comments:
- Nicole said...
smokin bod mel, smokin bod!
- August 9, 2011 at 7:14 PM
- Marianna said...
Rock it! Love your encouragement. No need to be bashful of fitness and just doing what you enjoy.
- August 10, 2011 at 8:19 AM
- bigr521 said...
Hey Melanie,
My name is Ryan Powell. You don't know me, but we went to the same high school, and we're 'friends' on Facebook - only because of the reunion group. I believe you're, actually, friends with Dustin Pfeffer, which was a good friend of mine in high school (lost touch since then, though). Anyway, oddly enough, I stumbled across your blog a few months ago when doing a Google search on the Moon Pie 10 Miler. I was quite impressed, and inspired, by your blog. I've stopped by to read your posts every now & then (hope that doesn't come off as creepy, haha!). At the time I first saw your blog, I was at a point in my life where I was finally tired of not reaching my fitness goals and tired of not giving 100% to my training. Not that I'm fat or completely out of shape by any means; like you said - we all have things we don't like about ourselves. Reading your blog gave me the thought to start my own - to track my progress, and hopefully, give me the edge I needed to improve my fitness & nutrition. I didn't actually expect anyone to read my blog, but it made me feel kind of liberated, in a sense, as if to release all my thoughts - I guess that's the point, huh? Between Facebook and your blog, you've given me a lot of inspiration, actually; plus, I enjoy reading about a fellow runner :) I read this post, and I just wanted to say that I completely agree with everything you said. I wanted to congratulate you on all your hard work and success. You should be proud of yourself! I know it's tough! Keep up the great work :)
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In early October, nine Master in Public Policy (MPP) students received the exciting news that as award winners for their Spring Exercise last April, they would be meeting Hillary Clinton in person. Several weeks later they found themselves face-to-face with the Secretary of State, shaking hands and briefly discussing U.S.-China policy. For many of them, it will stand out as one of the more memorable moments of their time at HKS.
Every spring, the MPP class toils for two weeks to prepare written memos, briefing books, and presentations for a world leader during the Spring Exercise, competing for the honor of having one of the top five memos or the top group presentation. Last year students were asked to address four main issues with regard to U.S. strategic relations with China: the Iranian nuclear weapons program, China's relationship with the Sudan, climate change, and international labor standards. While the memo writers chose between labor standards and climate change, groups were required to present on all of the above.
Their prize was worth the effort — a meeting in the fall with the very leader they were mock-briefing in the spring. This year, the Kennedy School flew nine students to Washington, DC to meet with Secretary Clinton. "You never know how these things are going to go before hand," says Sheila Burke, adjunct lecturer in public policy, who directed last year's exercise along with Steve Kelman, Albert J. Weatherhead III and Richard W. Weatherhead professor of public management. "It could just be a photo-op or she could actually engage the students on the subject matter." Fortunately for the students who participated this year, it was the latter.
Clinton not only asked the students about their project and their conclusions, but also offered some commentary on the situation, in particular about the challenges of managing a relationship with a country with which we share such close economic interests and yet such different culture and values.
At the forefront of the discussion was her frustration with the United States' standing in the race to lead the world's new green economy. Clinton told the students that even putting aside the politics of climate change, it is in America's economic interest to become a leader in producing green technologies, and she feels that we are falling behind.
This discussion brought home for the students the reality of the situation, reminding them of how important their work is at the Kennedy School and beyond. Sumit Sood MPP 2011 — a member of the winning briefing team — remarked: "Every time I travel to DC and I see the White House and the monuments, I get that same feeling and it's great. It's also definitely humbling, and I realize just how much work there is still left to do. You could tell when we were talking to Secretary Clinton, from her words and her tone, that she is genuinely concerned about China."
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Jellybean Expands into Non-Traditional Markets
June 22, 2009,
Home Comfort Inc., parent company of accent rug brand Jellybean, is generating "sharp increases" in business from its pursuit beyond traditional gift store markets and into untapped retail channels.
"We have started thinking out of the box with reference to where the Jellybean rug can find placement," said Rusty Boone, evp of sales and marketing. "Once we had our displayer in place, we found that by having specific categories that appealed to different types of retailers we have been able to expand into non-traditional gift retailers."
Home Comfort has recently broadened its product mix to include more styles by theme that can be grouped in a single "merchandiser on wheels" display.
For example, under the garden theme, the company has branched out into nurseries. Similarly, under the animals category, Jellybean rugs have found a home in pet shops. Fruit and vegetable patterns are suitable for sale at grocery and hardware stores with small home décor departments, Home Comfort said.
"In today's economy, we are working very hard to uncover new customers for our products, and it seems to be working," Boone said. "Our silent salesman, the wood displayer on wheels, takes up little floor space and does the work for the retailer."
Jellybean-branded accent rugs, which are trademarked by name, are machine washable and made to be used both indoors and outdoors.
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TORONTO May 20 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index climbed more than 1 percent on Wednesday, boosted by strong oil and gold prices, but it pared stronger early gains as investors took profits after a sharp two-day rise.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index .GSPTSE unofficially closed up 122.99 points, or 1.22 percent, at 10,223.94. ($1=$1.14 Canadian) (Reporting by Cameron French; editing by Peter Galloway)
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Having just tied the knot last year, Molly Sims has now announced that she's adding another someone special to her life - her first child!
The 38-year-old "project Accessory" host announced the news on her website on Tuesday (January 10), telling that she and husband Scott Stuber are having a baby due this June.
Of the joyous news, Miss Sims wrote, "I am absolutely, positively, downright over the moon to announce that we are pregnant! There are simply no words to describe the feeling … I finally get what they mean when they say pregnant women GLOW."
She added, "Our little bundle of joy is a honeymoon baby, due at the end of June. A first pregnancy is a nerve-wracking experience of course, but mostly we are just thrilled and excited. We can't wait to meet him or her."
Also dishing on how she informed her hubby of their baby-on-the way, Molly said,"I hijacked the fortune cookie and typed a new message so that when he opened his cookie at the end of the meal, he found out he was going to be a daddy."
The clever beauty continued, "You can only imagine how nervous I was during the entire meal (I think I ate a total of two bites…), but the look of surprise and pure joy on his face was priceless."
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This article explains how to uninstall the Sophos Control Center as previously used by Small Business customers. All instructions in this article should be completed on the computer with Sophos Control Center installed.
Sophos Control Center was retired in June 2014 and hence no longer supported. You should either upgrade to Enterprise Console or follow the instructions below to uninstall the software.
Important: This article is not designed to troubleshoot problematic uninstalls.
Applies to the following Sophos product(s) and version(s) Sophos Control Center
The Control Center software is now uninstalled, but you should continue with section two below to remove the unused Sophos Control Center database.
By default the Control Center uses a SQL Server instance called 'Sophos'. In order to correctly remove as much of the database component, you must determine if any other software (such as Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange) is sharing the same SQL Server instance.
If the SQL Server instance is only used by the Control Center you can remove the entire SQL Server instance. If the instance is shared by another program (like PureMessage) you should only 'drop' (delete) from the SQL Server instance the databases used by the Control Center.
sqlcmd -E -S .\sophos
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You can ignore the 'master', 'tempdb', 'model', and 'msdb' databases (as these are not databases used by external programs). However if you see database names mentioning 'Savex...' you have PureMessage databases hosted in the instance. These databases may be left over after the removal of PureMessage (as designed to prevent data loss). However if you are still using PureMessage and decide to uninstall the entire SQL Server instance (option [B] below) you will break PureMessage. If you need to keep the SQL Server instance - because of other databases hosted by it - you should follow option [A] below to just drop (i.e., de-attach from the SQL Server instance) the databases associated with the Control Center.
Note: Even though you are uninstalling the Control Center we recommend you take a backup of the latest Sophos database in case you need to restore it later on, or access the data held in it.
drop database sophos4
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$SOPHOS\Data\
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From the 2003 Teen Titans television series(also know as Teen Titans Go!)
Robin-ISFJ: Though he has a well developed thinking function, his actions are more based off of feeling. He constantly reviews his past, trying to better himself. He is polite, socially conscious, and structures his surroundings and relationships. He rarely shares what he is going through, not wanting to burden others with his problems. Keeps to himself, but makes himself available for others.
Raven-INFJ: Cares about those around her, but constantly believes she is not good enough. Keeps to herself and needs lots of alone time. Understands people, even without the use of her powers. It takes her a while to let others in, and even when she does, its only with select people and only how far she is will to let them see.
Starfire-ESFJ: Loves to connect with people and share warm fuzzies, no one is more outgoing and friendly on the Titan team then her. Has a passion for sharing things with others from her past and her culture from her home planet, as well as experiences she has had on earth. Does not like discord and can be a bit over enthusiastic, but always knows when to get serious.
BeastBoy-ESFP: The life of the party, He always had a joke or hilarious stance to take. Really enjoys the moment, and loves having fun. Not the most organized of the Titans, but try's his best to lighten the mood and be there for others. Always rushes in to battle without a second thought.
Cyborg-ENTP: The most logical of the Titans, but does not allow things to get to him. He is very outgoing and likes hanging around people. His force of personality makes him enjoyable to be around, and can make wise cracks with the best of them. Has difficulty getting along with Robin in some instances(probably due to being opposite types), but always works things out in the end.


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Two Ridgewood standouts missed Thursday's 44-0 loss to Sunlake as a precaution.
Rams coach Kent Reed said Friday that running back Cameron Rodriguez and linebacker Ralphy Dawkins did not play because they were suffering from a minor injuries.
"They tweaked themselves with minor muscles pulls," Reed said. "I didn't want to risk it."
Both are expected to be ready for next Friday's game against Land O'Lakes.
Asked what he took away from the loss, Reed noted the improvements made by rising Sunlake.
"Sunlake is not a bad football team," Reed said. "They have some athletes. They're not the same team we've seen the last few years."


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The Walgreens API team announced the availability of the Healthcare Clinic Scheduler Application Program Interface.
Walgreens on Wednesday announced it is expanding its Healthcare Clinic retail locations with entry into the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
A new research study from Walgreens found that patients are relying more on nurse practitioners at retail clinics.
HCA Midwest Health System, a healthcare provider in Kansas City, Mo., and Walgreens on Tuesday announced a collaboration that will provide coordinated and expanded healthcare services for area residents, while enhancing access to high-quality, convenient and affordable care for patients.
In response to an executive order recently signed by Gov. John R. Kasich authorizing licensed pharmacists in Ohio to administer the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to patients, all of the more than 250 Walgreens pharmacies and 35 Healthcare Clinics at select Walgreens throughout Ohio are now offering MMR vaccinations daily with no appointment necessary.
As healthcare reform takes hold and millions of previously uninsured Americans come into the fold amid the backdrop of a growing physician shortage, thousands of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in retail-based health clinics are demonstrating the vital role that they play in today's healthcare system to expand access to high-quality, affordable health care. To recognize the best of the best, DSN Collaborative Care magazine — in partnership with the Convenient Care Association — each year hosts the annual Clinician Awards for Retail Excellence, or CARE Awards. The CARE Awards honor the "unsung heroes" who work each day to help further the cause of retail-based health care.
As one of a handful of founding officers at Take Care Health Systems — now known as the Healthcare Clinics at Walgreens — and the first chief nurse practitioner officer in the convenient care industry, Sandy Ryan's role in the industry's growth has been significant, to say the least.
Chamberlain College of Nursing and Walgreens are working together to provide Chamberlain's advanced practice nursing students the opportunity to gain retail-based clinical practicum experience at Healthcare Clinic at select Walgreens locations nationwide, the companies announced Tuesday.
In support of American Heart Month, Walgreens is offering free blood-pressure testing at all of its pharmacies and Healthcare Clinics throughout the month of February, the retailer announced Monday.
Walgreens announced that it is expanding its relationship with technology company Inovalon to implement its patient assessment tool and technology platform to support improvements in care, quality and risk score accuracy programs across more than 400 Healthcare Clinics at select Walgreens locations.
The healthcare network Centura Health and Walgreens on Tuesday announced a clinical collaboration agreement that will provide coordinated and expanded healthcare services for patients throughout Colorado's Front Range.
SSM Health Care–St. Louis and Healthcare Clinic at select Walgreens will launch a collaboration in January 2014 that will improve access to care and increase care coordination for patients, the companies announced Thursday.
Healthcare Clinic at select Walgreens, located at more than 400 Walgreens stores nationwide, and iTriage, a rapidly growing consumer healthcare technology company, on Wednesday announced the launch of a nationwide mobile appointment scheduling app.
Walgreens' Health Clinics have received accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, the company has announced.
WellStar Health System and Walgreens on Wednesday announced a clinical collaboration agreement that will provide coordinated and expanded healthcare services, while improving access to high-quality, convenient and affordable care for patients in the northwest Atlanta market.
Walgreens Healthcare Clinic (formerly known as Take Care Clinic) has formed a multi-year agreement with healthcare technology company Inovalon to provide Inovalon's data-driven encounter support platform, Electronic Patient Assessment Solution Suite (ePASS), within Healthcare Clinic at select Walgreens.
The news clearly represents yet another step in Walgreens' commitment to improving patients' access to healthcare solutions. In fact, the news comes about a week after the retailer announced that it is bringing access to Theranos' new lab testing service through Walgreens pharmacies nationwide.
Inovalon and Walgreens on Thursday announced that they have entered into a multi-year agreement to provide Inovalon's data-driven encounter support platform, Electronic Patient Assessment Solution Suite (ePASS) within Healthcare Clinic at select Walgreens to support improvements in managed care quality and performance.
Walgreens on Wednesday partnered with the United Nations Foundation to help provide vaccines during this flu season to children in developing countries through a donation to the Foundation's Shot@Life campaign.
Walgreens and Orlando Health, a comprehensive not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday announced a clinical collaboration that will provide coordinated and expanded healthcare services, while improving patient access to high-quality, convenient and affordable care throughout Central Florida.
Community Health Network has officially begun its clinical collaboration with the Healthcare Clinic, formerly Take Care Clinics, at select Walgreens creating one of the largest integrated continuums of healthcare delivery in Indiana.
Walgreens is rebranding its more than 370 in-store health clinics, which will now be known as the "Healthcare Clinic."


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~ Lovely Sunday ~
22 comments:
- Mary Ann said...
Misha, what a wonderful story! The picture of the sleeping J and dog is priceless!
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Bianca said...
Oh that sweet, sweet Zeke. A guy like that can only relax if every member of the family is in the house. Love the picture of him sleeping next to his Alpha-dad...
How rich are you!!
Enjoy you happy family.
Kiss, Bianca
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- hron said...
LOVED hearing about Zeke's reaction to having J away as well as his reaction to J's return. Your blog is well written and the photos are high quality!!! Zeke sleeping beside J and in the bed is priceless!!!! Thank you for sharing your little "corner of the world" with me . . . God Bless.
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Donna said...
Happy father's day, indeed! The furbabies are so glad to have their dad back home with them!
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- YankeeChick said...
I just discovered your blog and absolutely love it! I have only read a few entries, but look forward to reading many more. This is just the sort of refreshing new blog (starring such a well written and very interesting lady) that I have been looking for!
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- TexWisGirl said...
yay for a happy and content pack!
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Beth said...
awww!! so cute. love it. (:
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Kayla @ TheEclecticElement said...
Aw, just look at that content boy! I'm glad J made it home safe and sound and you all can enjoy your Father's Day as a family :)
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Lynne said...
I can see Zeke smiling, J too! I think I see you happy and smiling too . . . I hope this can last for a few more days! Enjoy . . . every minute until the next trip!
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Jeanette said...
Awww I love these pictures...especially the last one!! Too precious!
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- RoeH said...
Love the pictures. That's a happy doggy. His man is home and everything is life is as it should be. :)
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Thistle Cove Farm said...
Misha, happiness is king at your house tonight!
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Country Dreaming said...
Such cute pics!
Glad all is right in your neck of the mountains.
Come by Dreaming--I am celebrating!
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Betsy from Tennessee said...
Such contentment!!!!! How wonderful for you and for the animals to have 'Daddy' home!!!!!
Hope you had a great Father's Day.
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Gaelyn said...
I have to wonder where you fit into the bed with Zeke there.
So glad for all that J is home.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Karen said...
I love that last picture.. :-)
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Denise at Autumn Sky said...
Oh my gosh, a happy pack is just the best. No matter how much we try to let the alpha male know that we are happy he's home, we can never compete with the pure joy that the dogs show.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Amish Stories said...
Animals bring us so much joy, dont they. Richard
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- the cuby poet said...
Scenes and words paint domestic bliss. Lovely time.
- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- Julie Harward said...
I wish all people knew the depth of the feeling of animals, it would be a much happier world for all. What a sweet post, love the love here. Our little Bo is the one here that will not leave my husband along when he comes home. Bo just demands to be picked up and hugged and hugged! Sorry I have not been visiting blogs much, I have been gone for long lengths of time and haven't blogged much either. Hope all is well with you! ;)
- Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- Donna said...
Zeke is adorable and HUGE! He will take care of everyone I know!
Hope you feel better!
- Friday, June 22, 2012
- Rural Revival said...
Sweethearts...the whole bunch!!
- Thursday, July 26, 2012


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The story follows Lucius, a young man of good birth, as he disports himself in the cities and along the roads of Thessaly. This is a wonderful tale abounding in lusty incident, curious adventure and bawdy wit.
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Language: English
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Translator: William Adlington
Word count: 80,346 words (≈ about 5 hours)
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Copyright: Public Domain