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Good Afternoon. We have fiberglass exterior double doors, (the woodgrain ones), that were in the house when we bought it. I believe they were a prehung unit. We would like to have glass added to the doors which already have etched areas that would look great with glass installed. We don't want to replace the doors with another prehung unit. What is the best and least expensive way to give our home the the natural light it needs with out breaking the bank?
You may be able to cut out the raised panels and get glass from the door manufacturer. Is there a brand name anywhere?? Or you could have insulated glass units made locally.
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I don't see a brand name for the doors. Only Hager on the hinges, and Endura on the strip on left entrydoor. here's a pic of the doors:
I wouldn't modify the door unless you can contact the manufacturer for guidance.
the arch will be the problem cost wise
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the door can be modified, i would only take out the top panel but even that may mess with door integrity thus talk to manufacturer. i have made changes like you want and you can get cheap plastic frames with glass or a custom mill shop can make something classier. some companys have retro fits for this
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Thanks so much for all the great advice!! I'll let you know how it turns out.:thumbsup:
Take a look at the top of the door, the very top flat surface, see if it has a name, Therm-Tru, Masonite, Plastpro, etc. Or a model number you can search on google to come up with the manufacturer. All three make an insert for that style door, I'm sure there are other manufacturers out there. Other than that, get some good measurements of the top panel width, height, arch, and see if an existing glass and frame would fit. Find a shop that does just doors, and they should be able to help.
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KANO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Nigerian police have arrested 14 suspected members of an Islamist sect and seized explosives after a gun battle left four militants and three policemen dead in the northern city of Kano over the weekend, the local police commissioner said.
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April 1973 tour
By Dave Bouska
has recently finished another spectacular tour of the west coast of the U. S. A.
, and as usual, it was a complete sellout! What can I say that has not been said
about an Elvis tour? Fantastic? Great? Stupendous? None of these words really
get the message across. Oh, but this tour has a special meaning to me because I
was in attendance at two of the concerts. The only word for the two shows I saw
is BEAUTIFUL!
But before I go into the description of the shows I attended, let's take a look at the tour statistics and some of the happenings. The tour began in Phoenix, Arizona on April 22, 1973 and ended in Denver, Colorado on April 30.
I'm Leavin' It Up To
You Fan Club © Anaheim,
CA. April 24th 1973
Phoenix was a complete 15, 000 seat sell-out with a total dollar gross of about $120, 000. Elvis tore the place up and received three standing ovations during the show. Police lined the front of the stage, and security as usual was tight. Women brought flowers and other gifts, just in case Elvis walked their way.Elvis gave one great performance here and turned on the wiggle of old for the show.
and crew winged their way to Anaheim, California for two sold-out concerts at
the Anaheim Convention Center on April 23 and 24. The convention center is
directly across from Disneyland, near the city of Los Angeles. I don't have
exact figures on these shows, but the scene was a wild one with Elvis movin'
that leg again.
one point in the show, about 100 fans pushed their way up the aisle trying to
get through the police lines, but they were repulsed and Elvis just kept on
singing. Although this was unsuccessful, one male fan ran a 100-yard dash,
dodging security men and placed a scarf on the stage. However, Elvis failed to
touch the scarf all evening and the run was all in vain. Scarves were thrown by
Elvis to the fans and they fought like wild animals for them.
On April 25, the king of rock rolled into Fresno, California for two sold-out performances at Selland Arena. There was a 7, 500 capacity crowd at both shows and the gross was near $120, 000. A teenage girl was seen just staring at the stage after Elvis had left saying, "I don't know what it is he has, I just know it's there. "
I'm Leavin' It Up To
You Fan Club © San Diego,
CA. April 26th 1973
Diego, California was the next city to view the Presley phenomenon. A packed
house of 15, 000 was on hand as Elvis filled their ears and eyes with a certain
magic only this man can.
Holy Smoke, land sakes alive, I never thought this could happen to me! "
The next stop on the tour was my home town, Portland, Oregon. I'll be giving a
review of this concert later in this article, but here are a few facts. There
were 13, 000 in attendance and a $100, 000 gross came from the capacity
As we move along, we find Elvis in Spokane, Washington playing to two capacity shows of 13, 000 total payees and raking in a cool $100, 000. After his first song, Elvis said " Maybe I'll just stand here all night " and the audience applauded wildly... but Elvis decided to move a little and the place almost came unglued. Perhaps before Elvis does a show he wrestles with the question, " To move or not to move. " Sorry about that.
Chris Trant © On location at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair
this? Elvis and friends were next on display in Seattle, Washington on April 29.
Since Seattle is only 200 miles from my home, I also obtained tickets for this
show. Elvis played to two sell-out audiences at the Seattle Center Arena on the
grounds of the 1962 World's Fair where, if you recall, he made the movie "It
Happened At The World's Fair. There were about 8, 000 attending each show for a
one-day turnout of 16, 000. The gross was a sensational $130, 000 for the day.
Last, but not least, on the tour was Denver, Colorado on April 30. Now get ready for this... all 13, 000 tickets were sold in less than four hours for the show. There were many people trying to buy tickets at the door, but nobody would sell them. People offered money to let them sit on your lap, or between you. .. a three people on two chairs type of deal. A great ending for this spectacular tour. As everyone involved with the tour went their " Separate Ways " they left " Memories " for those of us fortunate enough to attend the shows.
Judy Palmer © Portland,
OR. April 27th 1973
I said earlier, my wife Denise and I were in attendance at the Portland and
Seattle shows. I'll first review Portland, then add differences in the Seattle
hearing the news that Elvis would be visiting our grand city of Portland once
again, I started going in all directions... but finally settled down and ordered
tickets. All seats were sold out weeks in advance.
First to greet us and the other 13, 000 fans who attended was a gentleman clad in a blue suit who gave us some details of the current tour and explained the rules of the concert such as no running down the aisles and only taking pictures from your seat. Binoculars were very much in evidence. The show was delayed fifteen minutes because of the large traffic jam outside of the Coliseum. This would give all the fans a chance to get in and see the complete show. Also being sold were many different types of Elvis " super souveniers " as the announcer called them.
Judy Palmer © Spokane,
WA. April 28th 1973 Matinee
Jackie Kahane and The Sweet Inspirations we were greeted with the news of a
fifteen minute intermission. So we waited impatiently focusing cameras,
discussing Elvis and indentifying band members setting up for Elvis' portion of
the show. It was the usual crew with the exception of Emery Gordy, who had taken
Jerry Scheff is place on bass.
lights begin to dim and as the arena grew dark, the eerie sounds of the "
2001 " theme began to build. It made one anticipate someone or something
bigger than life about to appear. Suddenly out of nowhere a huge white spotlight
hits the rear of the stage and the drums begin that familiar -crashing beat as
Elvis Presley appears from behind the curtain at the rear of the stage. He
walked from one end of the stage to the other with the grace of a panther,
picked up his guitar, and stepped up to the microphone and began to mesmerize
our minds and ears with a magnificent version of " See See Rider. "
As the song ended with a sensational drum roll from Ronnie Tutt, Elvis broke into " I Gotta Woman, " a blues-rock song. His voice never sounded better.
It was with this song that I began to notice what was happening. Elvis was beginning to wiggle and shake as he hadn't in years on stage. He really seemed to be " getting into " his music and each move brought screams, whistles, tears, and laughter from a group of 13, 000 who were already "All Shook Up " after only the second song. " Love Me Tender " followed, then " Heartbreak Hotel. " During this song, Elvis began laughing and could not stop. He laughed so hard he nearly rolled on the floor. But the audience loved it and laughed right along with Elvis. " Love Me " and " Blue Suede Shoes " followed with Elvis turning on the power of old. Then came " You Gave Me A Mountain " with Elvis in super strong voice. A superb " Steamroller Blues " followed. This version was much better than the recorded version, if you can imagine that. A driving walking, pulsating blues with drums and bass so heavy it would have burdened even the shoulders of Atlas. Towards the end of the song, Elvis really tore into it... like an animal attacking its prey... slashing and snarling and almost viciously taking the song apart piece by piece. A masterpiece of a performance.
Judy Palmer © Seattle,
WA. April 29th 1973 Matinee
Fever " was next with Elvis shaking his legs to the drums and giving a mean,
sexy vocal, then an upbeat version of " I Can't Stop Loving You, "
which was very similar to the Madison Square Garden version. Of course he threw
in " Hound Dog. " " What Now My Love " was done with a
beautiful bolero beat with Elvis giving his all and screams were heard all over
as beads of sweat began rolling down his face so heavily he continually had to
wipe them away. It is songs like this that make one wonder if Elvis has any
limit to the strength of his voice. Sheer power. Following this was the
beautiful " I'll Remember You, " then " I'm Leavin ".
came three showstoppers in a row: (1) had to be " Suspicious Minds "
with Elvis shaking his bady unmercifully all over the stage and red, blue, and
yellow and green lights flashing. What a show he put on with this one.
Showstopper number (2) was '' American Trilogy " with the arrangement that
will leave you feeling like you've been to a patriotic revival. Showstopper
number (3) was the medley of " Long Tall Sally " and " Whole
Lotta Shakin' Goin' On ". Elvis did a version of " Little Sister
" and the Beatles " Get Back " to end it up. " Sister "
sounded almost identical to the record and the updated " Big Hunk 0' Love
" incorporated the style of the 1950s. Also included were " Teddy Bear
" and " You Don't Have To Say You Love Me. "
the show was coming to an end, Elvis remarked that he nor his music had any
special message to mess up our heads with. He said, " If we've entertained
you tonight, then we've done our job. " This was received warmly by the
crowd and they seemed to appreciate this statement from Elvis.
Denise and I attended the matinee performance in Seattle and found some differences from the Portland show. First, Elvis was dressed in a blue jumpsuit this time with sparkling jewels shining from the suit. He had huge diamond rings on both hands and was a bejeweled king as he strutted his stuff for the Seattle audiences. He included " How Great Thou Art '' in this show which featured The Stamps in a brief solo spot. At one point, while singing '' Teddy Bear, " a girl rushed to the stage and handed him a giant teddy bear and he carried it around the stage for the rest of the song. Also, " Johnny B. Goode '' was added to this show and had everyone rocking in their chairs as Elvis and the whole crew were really " together " on this big rocker. Rocking chairs, get it? Think about it.
Judy Palmer © Seattle,
WA. April 29th 1973 evening
arena was smaller than in Portland with about 7, 500 attending each show and, as
reported earlier, both were sold out weeks in advance. Each time Elvis visits a
city he tries to play in a different arena if possible because this adds to the
excitement. It creates new memories for Elvis and his fans.
sum this tour up, we once again see a huge success with Elvis emerging with the
crown of a king and his star shining brighter than ever. I would like to
continue writing but my poor pen is running out of ink so this is all for this
More pictures and details on this tour at Elvis in 1973 : one of the Legends of Lake Tahoe and in the " Jumpsuit Junkies " section at 1973-3, 1973-5 and 1973-10 .
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Julian Carr blends massive front flips with deep snow, deep philosophy
Julian Carr has never been one to shy away from going huge. In his new "Galaxy edit," he integrates a bit of personal philosophy into his skiing highlights. "A compilation from Japan, Europe, Utah and Canada. And NASA universe simulations."
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Glencoe, Century and Liberty runners get a chance to impress coaches with their first races of the year
The prep cross country schedule officially kicked off last Thursday with the annual Night Meet in Wilsonville, and three Hillsboro schools were on hand to gauge their prospects for the upcoming season.
Glencoe, Century and Liberty all sent squads to the meet last week, which featured a series of 3,000-meter races, one staged for each class and gender (freshman girls, junior boys, etc.), as well as a race for novice runners.
Among the local teams, perhaps Glencoe fared best, with three boys cracking the 10-minute barrier, led by Mason Rouches, who finished seventh in the senior boys race with a time of 9:18. Twin brother Miles Rouches was 31st in the same race, clocking a time of 9:45, and Landon Apeland finished 14th in the junior boys race at 9:56.
One of the most intriguing performances came from Centurys Angel Salazar, who posted a time of 9:25 to finish third in the sophomore boys race. Salazar ran in only two cross country meets last year, but emerged as a budding distance star for the Jaguar track and field team, finishing sixth in the 1,500 meters at the Pacific Conference district meet while also taking seventh in the 3,000 (he ran 9:20.33 in that race).
Century teammate Drew Scott ran a time of 10:03 to finish 44th in the senior boys race, and Ryan Barclay ran 10:18 to take 41st in the junior boys race.
For Liberty, Michael Francy claimed 22nd place in the senior boys race with a time of 9:35, and a total of eight other Falcons came in under the 11-minute mark senior Ashton Hunger (10:36), juniors Dominick Marshall (10:07), Austin Finster (10:17), Jonathan Fookes (10:18), Alex Dickinson (10:36) and Spencer Brown (10:44), plus sophomore Jack Stemm (10:25) and freshman Jacob Espinosa (10:51).
The top girls performance came from Centurys Braanna Weber, a track star in her first season of cross country, who finished fifth in the junior girls race with a time of 11:27.
Century teammate Kyra Jorgensen ran a time of 12:57 to finish 56th in the senior girls race, and Libertys Alexanna Fisher ran 12:54 to take 50th in the junior girls race.
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ALC898 no longer listed on Realtek website
This is not about whether sound cards are better than onboard ALC898 or not, it's about whether ALC898 actually still exists!
I just noticed that the ALC898 codec is not listed on the Realtek website anymore. I tried searching for it using the site search form, and it came up with 'Sorry! There is no data found.'
So, is this by mistake, or has Realtek scrapped their highest end audio chip ALC898?
They maybe bringing out a new chip...things develop.
IIRC, that chip is a bit dated...might be wrong but products become discontinued all the time.
BTW, get a soundcard.:)
The ALC898 is supposedly the most recent and highest performing CODEC, if anything ALC892 should have disappeared of the website. Even if it is an old model though, I would have thought it would at least still show on the website, like their AC97 codecs.
I would get a soundcard, but for me the sound quality is decent enough for movies and tv shows, and for gaming I use a set of USB headphones (obviously not the best arrangement but I can't play stuff too overly loud here as I'm sharing a house with other people).
With onboard sound it's as much to do with the motherboard as it is to do with the codec, I haven't experienced any issues with it. I must admit before connecting it to the speakers I have it through a surround sound receiver (with a cirrus logic processor), and use DTS Neo:6, so it would sound different than just a direct connection. Of course this suits tv shows and movies perfectly, but not gaming.
You still get driver support, so whats the problem. If you want good sound, buy software or hardware :D I would suggest hardware though.
The discussion for onboard v soundcards is here.
Yes, but it wasn't an onboard vs soundcard question or discussion :)
I would suspect that the latest ALC898, VIA etc solutions would significantly close the gap with sound quality vs PCI solutions, especially those that are a couple of years old (of course not good/high end cards though).
Actually they still do not close the gap, A simple Xonar DG still produce better audio then realtek and VIA Onboard audio. Because motherboard makers still used cheap components for the audio section. I tried to use my VIA onboard, and I couldn't because it did not sound that good in compare to a sound card. The last time I used a realtek audio chip it was the same, it didn't sound that good either and I had to use a sound card then.
But the haswell socket 1150 motherboards on the other hand seems like it gonna change that, with them not using realtek or VIA any more, But Recon3D and This Purity Audio chip, while using better components for audio like nichlion caps and gold caps, While having a EMI cage on the audio chip or some other design to keep the nose out the audio, including having a op-amp socket like that gigabyte Amp-UP haswell motherboard. While having a headphone amp I/C on all motherboards. Took them long enough to do all of that. But Gigabyte did had the Sniper M1 Matx which did had it first minus the op-amp socket.
Still in the end sound cards will always have their place along with external dac/amps.
It doesn't have the new ALC1150 codec listed either, but considering the styling of the Realtek website they probably just haven't updated it apart from a few things.
It's likely that Realtek has removed the chipset due to it being discontinued after nearly 3 years on the market and the fact that it's successor is being released soon.
I was thinking the same thing. Still keep the lower end models, and replace the current 'high end' (in terms of their offerings) model.
I am planning to buy new MOBO and currently deciding between Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5H or ASUS Z87-PRO.
The Gigabyte looks better in many aspects: e.g. legacy PCI slot, dual network ports, dual HDMI connectors, SSD caching for HDD, gold plated CPU socket, etc.
However one thing that I noticed is that they are still using ALC898 codec, whereas Asus is already using ALC1150. That's really a pity, because if Gigabyte would have used ALC1150 as well, I wouldn't have to think at all, and would go for Gigabyte.
Is there really a big difference in ALC898 and ALC1150?
Can someone compare both, and indicate specific weaknesses in ALC898?
If you want improved sound quality spring 20 bucks for a Xonar DG or 50 for a OEM Creative Z. Making a mobo purchase decision based on realtek chips is madness.
Darkest is spot on. Even a DG will dominate onboard sound.
there new 1xxx series is coming out so i guess it being replaced. I went from using a SB live card to Realtek onboard card never hear a difference between the onboard and the dedicated. But then I not audiophiliac all that matter is it plays the audio and I happy with it. Im still using 20+ year ACS48 speakers and 30$ headphones
People here need to let go of this tell people to buy soundcard if they dont want to, much like the whole telling people to OC when they dont want too.
you came from sb live to Realtek, of course you won't hear much difference. Sb live is old. And you won't hear much difference if you use $30 headphones in most cases.
It doesn't matter what the topic was, someone posted in it with concerns about a motherboard purchase. I gave advice to him that you didn't like, when frankly it has nothing to do with you. You're simply throwing a tantrum for no reason.
Dude, the guy said he was choosing between two motherboards based on the Realtek chip each comes with. The post itself was not exactly on-topic with the OP. A suggestion was given to avoid making such a decision. What's so wrong with that?
So we should avoid throwing out such suggestions because we can only talk about why the 898 was removed from the website? That's been solved already. You need to learn to read.
$30 is not going to break anyone and the dude has the choice whether to spend $30 (!!) on a soundcard or not. Nobody is forcing anyone to buy anything.
You know what it feels like to us when someone is on Realtek? It feels like he's still on a single core Pentium 4, pushing a Titan.
Everybody can hear a difference. Some MASSIVE setups are being thrown here and onboard sound is still being used. Fantastic balanced systems, don't you think?
And of course you can't hear a difference, you'd never hear a difference with $30 headphones. And I'm sorry because you're missing out on a LOT.
Well, if he did go for the Gigabyte, he would have to buy a PCI-E version of a sound card. No point getting it for legacy PCI over the better audio only to use that slot with a sound card! I guess it really depends on what you want to get out of the system. Supposedly the ALC1150 is superior to the ALC898, but it won't make up the difference to a dedicated sound card.
That said, if you did get dedicated card over the ALC1150 board you would have to get a 'decentish' one to make it worthwhile, so the cheapest I would get is the Xonar DSX (I wouldn't think the DG would be worth it). There haven't really been any reviews on the comparison between ALC1150 and a cheap soundcard (like the Xonas DG). People on here will claim the dedicated is always better, regardless of knowing what the ALC1150 sounds like.
Not true, even a DG will destroy any Realtek out there. I bought one not so long ago for £18, because my first DG died. Had to use onboard sound for a few days, it just sounded lifeless, dull and boring. I've since upgraded to a Z, but I know for a fact that even a DG will sound much better than onboard sound. If paired with half decent speakers/headphones of course.
The Xonar DG has a decent little headphone AMP that simply isn't included with any onboard. For headphone use I'd actually recommend it above a DSX for that reason alone. You'd be surprised at how much of a difference it can make over the 898 - headphone amp aside. I don't think anyone at this point genuinely believes that Realtek is going to pump out anything decent. After all, the masses don't give a crap about audio and that's the market it's aimed at. I'd say that the problem isn't so much with people not knowing what the new Realtek sounds like, but rather with people who use low end audio claiming to know better than those with actual experience over a broad spectrum.
I was referring to the ALC1150, not the ALC898 :) Supposedly it is much improved.
Also the person was asking about the ALC898 on the Gigabyte board vs ALC1150 on the Asus board. One of the things in favour of the Gigabyte board was the legacy PCI slot. No point getting that for the legacy PCI slot only to fill that slot with a PCI sound card!
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text: Huawei and Microsoft have had an odd relationship. It first looked like Microsoft was trying to distance themselves from the Chinese OEM due to political factors back in mid-October. It was believed they'd be ready for the Windows Phone 8 launch, but instead the company pushed back the reveal of their Ascend W1 handset to CES 2013. Now, the two are cozying and partnering up for a joint launch of a handset in Africa – the Huawei 4Afrika.


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Whew, your friendly conference organizers are back from Austin, TX and diving right back into conference-planning hyperdrive! It's not as if we stopped in Texas, of course, but we were there to research a new Vida Vegan possibility, see some friends, and eat a taco or two, or ten. And all the chips & salsa we could get our greedy hands on. Contemplating Vida Vegan Con II naturally has us reminiscing (and reflecting, analyzing, and so proud of) the very first Vida Vegan Con in 2011. It's hard to believe it was over a year ago!
Here are some of our photo memories, shockingly somehow taken when the organizers took a moment to breathe or inhale more coffee and coconut creamer.
Isa Chandra Moskowitz moderates the 2011 Publishing Panel
2011 Vida Vegan Con speakers Kelly Peloza, yours truly, Leigh-Chantelle and Lauren Christensen
Part of the ever-appropriate Reality, Identity & Blogging panel
The awesome Casa Bonita lunch buffet (please tell me someone else out there appreciates this silly reference)
One of our lovely, super-duper appreciated assistants, Karla
More Casa Bonita: with all vegan, fresh, gluten-free, raw, soy-free, and nut-free options, of course
Here's Janessa saying something great and probably wishing she had a taco...
One of the truly definitive moments, during our opening night VegNews Cupcake & Champagne reception.
It totally speaks for itself. And now, well - the countdown is so, so on with 99 days remaining as of this post! Expect a bajillion Vida Vegan Con II updates coming your way, right here.
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text: Apr 06, 2011 - I think I'm in love...I've been battling with my hair to get it to curl up right, have volume, and no frizz in my new curly bob cut. I've tried a number of products and strategies. I finally tried out my free sample of Curl Keeper, and it gave me the most amazing, touchable, frizz-free curls! I have volume, great curl formation and separation, and no crunch. I used it over LI conditioner.


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64–67 Weeks: What to Expect From Your Kitten
Five Reasons to Keep Your Cat Indoors :: Fresh Air Without Danger: A Guide to Outdoor Enclosures :: How to Train Your Cat to Walk on a Leash :: Tips for Moving House with Your Cat
Tips for Moving House with Your Cat
Cats like familiarity and routine, and they get very stressed about disruptions to that routine. Moving house is stressful for people, but it's even more so for your cat. Besides staying as calm as you can, here are some ways to keep your cat safe and help her adjust to a move.
Before you move, there will be lots of boxes coming and going. Having strange-smelling boxes (and strange-smelling people to move those boxes) in your home will be very stressful for your cat. To help her get through this, spray Feliway Comfort Zone on the corners of the boxes before you bring them into your house. You can also use the Comfort Zone plug-in diffuser to create a general atmosphere of calm.
Create a safe room in your house. Select a room in your current place where your cat can be comfortable until the last minute. Leave her cat tree and if possible a piece of furniture she enjoys. Be sure she has a litter box and some water handy, too. Pack this room last.
Always put your cat in a crate while you're traveling. It reduces your cat's stress level and prevents your cat from escaping in unfamiliar territory or taking shelter under your brake and gas pedal.
Before you let your cat out of her crate in your new home, create a safe room there, too. Again, use a piece of furniture your cat enjoys and place her cat tree, water, food, and litter box in it.
Once you've set up your furniture and done most of your unpacking, open the door to your cat's room and allow her to come out and explore when she's ready. Be sure to give her lots of extra love and let her know that all is well.
Advice from Other Cat Owners
Before You Adopt That Kitten
Before you bring that cute kitten home, please take a good look at your life and ask yourself some questions, particularly if you are young (the highest demographic for pet surrenderers is females, age 18-25).
Remember, cats live for 15-20 years and will need regular vet care for their whole life. Ask yourself, what will I do when I move? Am I willing to go the extra mile to find pet-friendly housing and take the cats along? (Even if your job sends you across the country or into another).
What will I do when I get married? What if my spouse is allergic to the cats, has big unfriendly dogs, or just doesn't like cats? How will I deal with that? What happens when I start having children? Will I be willing to help the cats make that transition during that busy and exciting time in my life? Will I be willing to keep them seperate if my baby is allergic? What happens if I get divorced? (Statistics say that you will). Will I fight to keep my pets during this personal crisis?
These questions may sound ridiculous, but I assure you they are not. The answers to these questions mean the difference between life and death every day- to the tune of 20 million 'No' answers a year (the number of animals surrendered to shelters across the U.S. in a year). It is a big commitment folks, think about it!
~Alex K., owner of Breed Unknown
Introducing Your New Kitten to Your Older Cat
Kittens will most likely get along great because they are so young, although it may take a day or two. My two cats were about 10 months when I brought home two kittens and it didn't go smoothly at all. The young kittens were excited to meet the older cats but the older cats were petrified of them.
What I learned is that cats react to smell and it's best to introduce them that way first. The advice from a cat expert was: keep them separate and give them each something that smells of the other one (towel/blanket etc). Once that goes well, then introduce them physically. It was fascinating because when I presented my cats with the towel smelling like the new kittens, the cats hissed and swatted at it, then ran in fear. Eventually they started to investigate it. You may not need this step but I wanted to share it just in case.
~Cindy W., owner of Breed Unknown


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The Rooftop Terrace at The Peachtree Club, located 28 stories high above Peachtree and 10th Street, has been an elegant Club in the heart of Midtown Atlanta since 1989. The concept of the Club places a special emphasis on personalized service within an intimate setting. With its inviting atmosphere and breathtaking skyline views, The Rooftop Terrace at The Peachtree Club is also the ideal setting for a multitude of social events including Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Engagement Parties, Holiday Parties and Corporate Functions in Atlanta.
With the Club's six private dining rooms and Rooftop Terrace, the event possibilities are endless. From Corporate Cocktail Parties to Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions, The Rooftop Terrace at The Peachtree Club is available to meet a wide variety of special event needs. The Peachtree Club event specialists can work with you in every aspect of planning and execution of your gathering to ensure everything will be as you envisioned. In addition, the Executive Chef and his staff are highly qualified to meet your culinary needs. The attention to detail, exceptional service and award winning cuisine sets The Rooftop Terrace at The Peachtree Club in a class by itself.


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I got this from a cosmetic doctor that I know, she recommended it to me as I was sick of getting my lash extensions done and the lash extensions had ruined my natural lashes. I wasn't expecting anything spectacular as my own lashes were broken off to about 1-2mm length from the extensions, but after about 3 months WOW!!! Huge lashes that are thicker and darker! I rarely wear mascara now :) a tube lasts ages and it has not affected the colour of my eyes which are blue/green. I love this product will continue to buy it!
Latisse - Amazing Lashes! :)
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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
|Bruins Trade For Drew Stafford
|Black and Gold Bruins Turn Yellow On Parade Day
|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
If you're a fan of fine defense, you will enjoy this infield unit in 2010. A quick recap of what went down this offseason:
OK, so that last one doesn't really make a difference, but this infield unit could be regarded as the best in the AL if not in all of baseball. While the offense is nothing to gawk at, it is still solid and with a full year of Victor Martinez in the lineup, it should be good enough, especially with the upgrade in starting pitching and defense. Let's take a look at the positions and see how this year's team shapes up.
Red Sox fans have been forced to watch Jason Varitek struggle to the tune of a .215/.313/.374 line over the last two seasons, so a full season of Victor Martinez in the lineup will do wonders for the offense. After being traded to Boston, Martinez batted .336 and hit eight home runs in 56 games. Moving from a sub-.220 batting average to a .300+ one is not a small upgrade and it will show as Martinez cements himself as the No. 3 hitter in the lineup behind Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury or Marco Scutaro.
There's nothing different at this position as Youkilis, who played 78 games at first base last season, will start the majority of games there this year. At this point, we know exactly what Youkilis brings to the table, and that's a .300 batting average with 28 home runs and 100 RBI. Where the real difference will be is on defense because Youkilis is a much better defensively at first base than third base.
Much like first base, this position is rock solid with Dustin Pedroia, who is just one year removed from an MVP season. In that season he hit .326 with 17 home runs, 118 runs and 20 steals and there is no reason to think he can't duplicate those numbers again. Last year, Pedroia faced a lot of off-field issues with his family, which definitely bothered him at the plate. Along with very solid offensive numbers, Pedroia brings gold-glove caliber defense to the position.
The Red Sox went out and signed arguably the best free agent shortstop on the market in Marco Scutaro. Sure he isn't a top 10 player at his position, but for what the Red Sox need him to do he will work just fine. Most likely, Scutaro will bat leadoff or at the bottom of the order and will be required to get on base, which he did at a .379 pace last season. Over the last four years, Scutaro has hit for a .270 batting average and compiled a .354 on-base percentage. He also walked a career-high 90 times last season and if he can return just a fraction of that production, the Red Sox will be better off.
A lot has been said about the Adrian Beltre signing this offseason, but the bottom line is that the deal is about as perfect as it can get for the two parties involved. Last year, Beltre was hampered by a shoulder issue and failed to reach 20 home runs for the first time since 2005. Fenway Park should be more friendly to Beltre than Safeco Field so you can expect a small spike in his offensive numbers. Then again, he's going to be batting seventh or eighth in the order, so I would even take his Safeco numbers.
Tags: 2010, Adrian Beltre, Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia, Marco Scutaro, Victor Martinez


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Have a Tax Question? Ask a Tax Expert
Hello dj,
If you are not paying any interest on this loan, then there is nothing for you to report on your taxes. Repayment of a loan is not an expense to you. You are simply repaying money that you borrowed. The only expense you would actually have here is if you were paying interest on that loan. And if no interest is being paid, then there is nothing to report as an expense.
Thank you dj
Hello again dj,
The loan itself is not something you report. The loan is not reported as income to you and therefore repayment of the loan is not an expense.
However, if you used the money to purchase equipment or for other business expenses, you will of course report the actual amount that you spent on those expenses, just the same as if you had used your own money to make those purchases. The only point here is that this really has nothing to do with the loan or the loan repayments. The loan itself is not income and the repayments are not an expense.
You will only report the actual amounts you spent on business expenses, the same as if you had used your own money to make these purchases.
Hello again do,
Yes, absolutely you may do this and should do this. Again, the loan is really an irrelevant factor here. It is the same as if you had used your own money. So you should list that item as business property and claim the full depreciation to which you are entitled. It does not matter that the loan has not fully been repaid.
That loan is a totally separate issue, and does not change the fact that you paid for an asset to which you are allowed to claim depreciation, regardless of how it was paid for.
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Ed Sheeran in Rolling Stone: I've Never Dated Taylor Swift
Gearing up for the release of his second album X, Ed Sheeran landed himself a feature in the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine.
During his Q&A session, the "Lego House" hitmaker chatted about everything from his friendship with singer Taylor Swift to writing a song for "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" soundtrack.
Highlights from Mr. Sheeran's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to Rolling Stone!
On his music:
"I wanted raw, honest songs from the heart. When you hear that Kesha-Pitbull song, you know it's a hit, but it doesn't make you want to cry or laugh or sit in a corner for five hours just repeating it."
On his friendship with Taylor Swift:
"Me and her, we make money the same way/Four cities, two planes the same day. It's 100 percent not about Taylor. Taylor's one of these people that if you p*ss her off and she writes a song about you, it's not good news for you. I've never dated Taylor."
On his reaction to "The Hobbit" request while on MDMA:
"I thought the text wasn't real, because I was like, 'Is everything just great today?'"
On his recent stardom:
"Sometimes I feel like this isn't my life at all, that I'm just living someone else's life vicariously. I know that at some point, my career is not gonna have the same trajectory it has now. But by the time I have kids, I can always be like, 'Look I met this person, and I partied with this person. And I had a f*cking wicked time."
Photo Credit: Dustin Cohen for Rolling Stone


text: Renal Vascular DiseaseWhat is renal vascular disease?Renal vascular disease affects the blood flow into and out of the kidneys. It may cause kidney damage, kidney failure, and high blood pressure.Vascular conditions include:Renal artery stenosis (RAS). This is a narrowing or blockage of an artery to the kidneys. It may cause kidney failure and high blood pressure. Smokers have a greater risk of getting RAS. It's most common in men between the ages of 50 and 70. High cholesterol, diabetes, being overweight, and having a family history of heart disease are also risk factors for RAS. High blood pressure is both a cause and a result of RAS.Renal artery thrombosis. This is a blood clot in an artery that supplies the kidney. It may block blood flow and cause kidney failure.Renal vein thrombosis. This is the formation of a clot in a vein to the kidney.Renal artery aneurysm. This is a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery to the kidney. Most are small and don't cause symptoms. Renal artery aneurysms are rare and are often found during tests for other conditions.Atheroembolic renal disease. This happens when a piece of plaque from a larger artery breaks off and travels through the blood. This blocks small renal arteries. This disease is becoming a common cause of kidney problems in the older adults.Renin is a strong hormone that raises blood pressure. Decreased blood flow to the kidney(s) from renal vascular disease may cause too much renin to be made. This can lead to high blood pressure.What causes renal vascular disease?The cause of renal vascular disease will depend on the specific condition involved. The main causes are:AtherosclerosisInjuryInfectionInflammatory or other underlying diseaseSurgeryTumorAneurysmPregnancyCertain medicinesBirth defectWho is at risk for renal vascular disease?Risk factors for renal vascular disease include:Older ageFemaleAtherosclerosisHigh blood pressure, especially new high blood pressure in an older personSmokingHigh cholesterolDiabetesWhat are the symptoms of renal vascular disease?Symptoms of renal vascular disease vary depending on the type of disease and degree of involvement present. Type of renal vascular diseaseSymptomsRenal artery stenosisHigh blood pressure that doesn't get better with 3 or more medicines.Increased urea (a waste product made by the kidneys) in the blood.Unexplained kidney failure.Sudden kidney failure when first taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for blood pressure and/or heart treatment Renal artery thrombosisSudden onset of side pain between the ribs and the upper border of the hip bone (flank pain), pain and tendernessFeverBlood in the urineNausea and vomitingSudden decrease in kidney functionHigh blood pressureA gradual or incomplete clot may not cause symptoms and go undetectedRenal artery aneurysmThere are often no symptoms· High blood pressureTear in aneurysms may cause flank pain and blood in the urineAtheroembolic renal diseaseSkin lesions or red or purple color of the skin.Discolored areas of the toes and feetKidney failureBelly painDiarrheaConfusionWeight lossFeverMuscle aches· Renal vein thrombosisSlow onset:Most often causes no symptomsSudden onset:On-going severe flank pain with spasms at timesSoreness over the kidney, between the ribs and the backboneDecreased kidney functionBlood in urine The symptoms of renal vascular disease may look like other medical conditions or problems. Always talk with your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.How is renal vascular disease diagnosed?Your healthcare provider will review your medical history and do a physical exam. Other tests may include:Arteriogram (or angiogram). This is an X-ray image of the blood vessels used to check for aneurysm, narrowing, or blockages. A dye (contrast) is injected through a thin, flexible tube placed in an artery. This dye makes the blood vessels visible on X-ray.Duplex ultrasound. This test is done to check blood flow and the structure of the renal veins and arteries. The term "duplex" refers to the fact that 2 modes of ultrasound are used. The first takes an image of the renal artery being studied. The second mode checks the blood flow.Renography. This test is used to check the function and structure of the kidneys. It is a type of nuclear radiology procedure. This means that a tiny amount of a radioactive substance is used during the test to help view the kidneys.Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). This test uses a combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology and intravenous (IV) contrast dye to see blood vessels. Contrast dye causes blood vessels to appear solid on the MRI image. This lets the healthcare provider see the blood vessels.What is the treatment for renal vascular disease?Your healthcare provider will figure out the best treatment for you based on:How old you areYour overall health and medical historyHow sick you areHow well you can handle specific medicines, procedures, or therapiesHow long the condition is expected to lastYour opinion or preferenceTreatment will also vary depending on the type of renal vascular disease that is present.Type of renal vascular diseaseTreatmentRenal artery stenosisMedical treatment:Blood pressure lowering medicines other than ACE inhibitors may be used to treat high blood pressure.Medicines to lower cholesterol may be prescribed for atherosclerosis.Treatment of related medical conditions such as diabetes.Surgical treatment:Endovascular procedures such as angioplasty (the opening of a renal artery using a balloon or other method) or placement of a stent (a tiny, expandable metal coil placed inside an artery to keep the artery open).Open surgery to bypass the blocked renal artery.Renal artery thrombosisIn acute cases, thrombolytic (clot-busting) medicine may be infused into the renal artery for several hours to several days to break up the clot.Surgery to remove the clot or bypass the artery may be done in some situations.Renal artery aneurysmTreatment of a renal artery aneurysm depends on symptoms and the size and location of the aneurysm. Some smaller aneurysms may not be treated, but may be watched for growth or problems.Surgery may be used to treat larger, tearing, or growing aneurysms. It may also be used for aneurysms causing lack of blood flow to the kidney and high blood pressure, and aneurysms causing symptoms.Because of the increased risk for rupture (bursting), a renal artery aneurysm in a pregnant woman or a woman of childbearing age will generally be treated with surgery.Atheroembolic renal diseaseTreatment may include medicines to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and treat other related conditions, such as diabetes.Diet and exercise are urged to lower blood pressure. Avoid foods high in fats and salt.Surgical treatment may include:Endovascular procedures such as angioplasty (the opening of a renal artery using a balloon or other method) or placement of a stent (a tiny, expandable metal coil placed inside an artery to keep the artery open).Open surgery to bypass the blocked renal artery.Renal vein thrombosisRenal vein thrombosis is generally treated with an anticoagulant, which keeps the blood from clotting. They may be given intravenously (IV) for several days, then given by mouth for a few weeks or more.What are the complications of renal vascular disease?In time, renal vascular disease can lead to kidney failure. This may call for dialysis or a kidney transplant. Other complications include:Heart disease Stroke Heart attackHeart failure Damage to blood vesselsLoss of visionWhen should I call my healthcare provider?If your symptoms get worse or you have new symptoms, tell your healthcare provider.Key points about renal vascular diseaseRenal vascular disorders are a variety of conditions affecting the blood flow into or out of the kidneys.Conditions that affect the blood flow through the kidneys can affect the function of the kidneys and should be treated promptly to prevent permanent damage or other complications.Next stepsTips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider:Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen.Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you.Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways.Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.Know how you can contact your provider if you have questions. Health Encyclopedia A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Search Health Library


text: No doubt. I was at work and could only listen to the game occasionally...but it sounded like he had his best game ever. I heard a stat about him today that's pretty awesome...for relievers this season, he topped the majors for pitches at 100+ with a total of 230...the next closest was Farnsworth with a measly 19...and Zumaya's got better control.


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- 02/19/2004
Please note:
Parking is available at Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege Street in Lincoln. Shuttle service departs Varner Hall at 9:30 a.m. to begin the campus visit.
9:45 a.m.
Welcome - 327 Keim Hall, UNL East Campus
Harvey Perlman, Chancellor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
9:50 a.m.
UNL Master Planning:
Research Capacity and the Antelope Valley Project
Bill Nunez, Director, Institutional Research & Planning
10:30 a.m.
Shuttle Service to UNL City Campus
10:45 a.m.
Space for Materials & Nanoscience Research - 201 Brace Hall
David Sellmyer, University Professor, Physics & Astronomy and Director, Center for Materials Research
11:30 a.m.
Computer Science Research Space: A Plan for UNL to be a Leader in the Information Age - South Stadium 2nd Floor Auditorium and Avery Hall
Richard Sinovec, Chairperson, Computer Science and Engineering
John Meakin, Chairperson, Mathematics
Richard McDermott, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management &Planning
12:15 p.m.
Wrap-up Discussion and Tour of the Biological Process Development Facility - Othmer Hall, First Floor Lobby
Prem Paul, Vice Chancellor for Research
Michael Meagher, Professor, Chemical Engineering
2:15 p.m.
Shuttle Service to Varner Hall
2:15 p.m.
Board of Regents Committee Meetings Board Room, Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege St.
Business Affairs CommitteeTopic: Audit Report
Presenter: David Lechner, Vice President for Business &Finance
Information Technology CommitteeTopic: Information Technology: Continuous Improvement, Enabling the Future
Presenters:Walter Weir, Chief Information Officer
Kent Hendrickson, Associate Vice Chancellor, Information Services, UNL
Deb Schroeder, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Information Technology, UNK
Yvette Holly, Exec. Director, Information Technology Services, UNMC
John Fiene, Associate Vice Chancellor for Technology, UNO
Dan Cotton, Director, Communications & Information Technology, IANR
Business Affairs Committee
Topic: Preliminary Estimate of Needs: FY 2005-2007 Biennium
Presenter: Jay Noren, Executive Vice President &Provost
Saturday, February 28
>8:30 a.m.
February Meeting of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents Board Room, Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege Street, Lincoln
Strategic Issue:Topic: Cooperative Extension Education
John Owens, Vice Chancellor, IANR
Elbert Dickey, Dean, Cooperative Extension Division, IANR
Beth Birnstihl, Associate Dean, Cooperative Extension Division, IANR
Please note: The agenda for the Board of Regents meeting is posted on the University of Nebraska website, www.nebraska.edu/board/board_agendas.shtml
Items of Interest:
President's Personnel Recommendations (Agenda Item IX-A-1)
Three people have been recommended for senior administrative positions at the university. They are: Finnie A. Murray, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Student Life at the University of Nebraska at Kearney; John Christensen, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha; and Louis G. Pol, Endowed Dean of the College of Business Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Nebraska Center on Research for Children, Youth, Families and Schools (Item IX-A-3)
This proposed center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will serve as a catalyst for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and will facilitate partnerships among faculty focusing on children, youth, families and schools and their interrelationships. The goal is to have a nationally recognized center of excellence in research related to children and youth and the variety of contexts within which they live and develop.
Doctor of Audiology Degree (Item X-A-1)The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is proposing a new professional degree – Au.D .– in audiology and hearing science. This doctoral degree reflects a growing national movement in the training of audiologists to meet new accreditation and certification requirements that will go into effect in 2007. The Au.D. will replace the current master of science degree in audiology.
New Campus Identification Card (NCard) (Item X-B-2)
Students and faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have had identification cards since 1985 that permit on-campus purchases, access to campus recreation facilities and sports events and confirmation of student eligibility for benefits and activities. If approved by the Board of Regents, the new "Ncard" will be issued under a licensing agreement with Wells Fargo and Company beginning in March and will expand services to include depository bank accounts, ATM card capability, and off-campus purchases. Purchases with the card will be charged against funds deposited in the cardholder's bank account – no credit-card purchases will be available. In return for the license, Wells Fargo will pay UNL $250,000 on execution of the agreement, $300,000 at the end of each contract year, and $15 per account above 15,000 faculty, staff, and student accounts