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It's been a pleasure folks, bye for now.
Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final, in a repeat of the 2011 showpiece, and their fourth final appearance in the last six years. Messi's first half goal killed off the tie, and it was a very much a training exercise before Griezmann's quality consolation late on. Sociedad cannot claim to deserve anything more than what they got, but now, all eyes are eagerly on April 19 in the calender, when El Clasico will take place once again in the cup final.
90' + 3'It's all over. Full time.
90' + 2'Into the second of three added minutes, and there's a belated round of cheering and chanting from the Sociedad faithful. The men on the pitch for the Basque side have not done right by their fans throughout this tie, that's for sure.
90' + 1'The sixth and final sub is made, and it's Busquets departing late on for Bartra.
90'SubstitutionBusquets Bartra
90'Fabtegas picks up a silly booking for barging into Canales right near the sets of benches on the touchline. Careless from the midfielder, and really not needed at this stage of the game.
89'Yellow Card Cesc Fàbregas
89'Where was this quality during the rest of the tie! A glimpse of what Sociedad are capable of, but it's too little too late for their progression hopes. They may yet get the draw on the night though.
87'Assist Chory Castro
87'Goal Antoine Griezmann
Fantastic goal from the hosts! Canales' crossfield pass finds Castro just onside down the left, and he squares a pass to Griezmann, who sneaks inside the area and smashes a fabulous finish into the far side of the goal! No chance for Pinto!
87'Messi drives forward centrally and slides a ball wide to Fabregas. The former Arsenal skipper clips one into the box and nearly sees it deflected in for a Barca second!
86'There's a fairly promising free kick near the corner of the box, and Messi has taken charge of it, but he cannot beat the man on the edge of the wall, who deflects the ball out for a corner.
84'Like Sanchez before him, Canales makes an instant impression off the bench, raking a great diagonal pass through to Griezmann, who is within inches of poking home at the far post were it not for a good stop from Pinto!
83'Last change afoot for the home side, as Xabi Prieto is swapped out for Canales. A largely ineffective game for the midfielder.
82'SubstitutionXabi Prieto Canales
81'Sanchez clearly wants to make his mark in his limited time on the field, and he darts off on another intelligent off the ball run, taking Iniesta's pass in stride, cutting past one defender but struggling to keep his balance to poke the ball around Zubikarai.
79'Immediately, Sanchez makes a run off the ball and is nearly put through by Busquets' through ball, but the pass is telegraphed too easily and Zubikarai is once again off his line in a flash to mop up the ball ahead of the Chilean.
77'SubstitutionPedro Alexis Sánchez
77'Another change for the visitors now, as Pedro, efficient if not overly dynamic out wide, is replaced by Sanchez.
75'Alves has acres of turf to gallop into down the right flank, and makes up the ground quickly. He lays off the ball to Messi on the top of the box, continues his run diagonally, and latches onto the Argentine's superb return pass. The finish is on, but Zubikarai is off his line quickly to parry!
73'Pique is struggling here after a heavy collision, and is holding his hip, grimacing in some pain. As indifferent as his form has been in the last year, Barca really cannot afford to lose his services for any extended period of time with the business end of the season still to come.
71'Xabi Prieto accepts a flick on from Griezmann, and spotting Vela making a run between Pique and Mascherano, clips the ball in the direction of his teammate. The former Arsenal man attempts - and completely misses - an overhead kick, and is embarrassed further when the referee calls a foul against him for a high boot.
69'Messi gets the ball at the top of the box and, drawing two defenders, releases the unmarked Pedro down the left hand side. The forward has space to dig out a cross and options to pick out, but he flashes one too close to goal that is still very nearly turned home by a Sociedad leg!
68'Gaztanaga, on a yellow card, is replaced by Elustondo for the final stretch.
67'SubstitutionJon Gaztañaga Gorka Gorka Elustondo Urkiola
67'Still, there are a few more gaps appearing in the Sociedad ranks as the second half has worn on. Barca could have another goal on the board if they really want it, but the Blaugrana players seem more interested in conserving energy and making Sociedad chase the ball around.
66'SubstitutionXavi Alex Song
66'On comes Song and Xavi departs for Barca's first swap of the night. Solid game for the veteran midfielder who never really had to overexert himself.
65'A very intricate buildup from Barca is rather stymied by some lethargic play from Messi of all people. The ball was worked to him on the right side of the box, and there was space for him to cut onto his left and shoot. He instead elects to feed Alves on the overlap, who does not have enough of a gap to properly pick out Fabregas centrally.
63'Messi, struggling for balance, manages to square a pass wide for Alves. The Brazilian pings a first time cross into Pedro on the penalty spot, but there's too much juice behind that pass, and Pedro understandably struggles to control it on the turn.
61'SubstitutionHaris Seferovic Chory Castro
61'Seferovic has been replaced by Chory Castro, in Sociedad's first change of the match. A very disappointing game from the striker, who could really have used a goal to boost his confidence.
60'NOW THEN! Vela clips a fantastic ball over the top for Griezmann after winning possession on the halfway line! The Sociedad winger strides forward with Mascherano hot on his heels, and a combination between the Argentine and Pinto is enough to put him off a shot, or a cross to the waiting Seferovic.
58'Zurutuza had also earlier been booked for challenging Messi on a loose ball - the yellow card was reported late apparently.
57'Zubikarai pulls off a SPLENDID double save! His defence had fallen asleep, allowing Messi to run through on goal and have two bites of the cherry with his finish! But the Sociedad keeper parries the first effort, and smothers the rebound!
56'Yellow Card Zurutuza
55'Vela collects the ball on the right hand side, and cutting onto his left foot, he bends a MAGNIFICENT effort towards the top corner from the edge of the box, that has Pinto beaten but rattles the crossbar! Superlative technique and desperately unlucky for the Mexican!
53'Gaztanaga enters the book for clattering right into Pedro. Careless challenge borne completely out of frustration.
52'Yellow Card Jon Gaztañaga
52'Iniesta takes a tumble in the box after ghosting in on a diagonal run to latch onto Messi's reverse pass. The referee has a quick look at the scene of the supposed crime and elects, again, to award play on. Replays suggest that he was spot on with the decision as well.
50'Really lethargic beginning to the second half here. It's been looking like a training exercise since the referee started the game. You can't really blame Barca with the game already all but won, as they have much tougher tests to come. But Sociedad should at least give their fans something to cheer, they've been shockingly bad all game.
48'Messi's goal has taken him onto 335 for his Barcelona career in official competition, over 100 strikes ahead of nearest contender Cesar Rodriguez. Iniesta is also 12 games away from reaching 500 career appearances for the Blaugrana.
46'Here we go again. Let's hope for some exhibition football with the pressure off.
Barca did what they had to do, grabbing that crucial away goal that takes virtually all the pressure off them for the remainder of this tie. Messi of course was the one to strike, but it owed a lot to the carelessness of Angel, and a poor attempt at a save from Zubikarai. The second half looks like little more than a formality now, and we might see the likes of Song and Tello get a run out.
45'Indeed, that's it for the first half.
45'The Sociedad fans are perhaps a bit rich in whistling Pinto for perceived time wasting on a goalkick - especially considering that their team is four goals away from a result. I don't anticipate a whole lot of injury time.
43'Fabregas squares up to Zaldua on the left and beats the fullback all ends up. Advancing down the byeline, he seems to be certain to create or force a shot on target, but with no one teeing up for the cutback, he takes the ball a step too far and sees it robbed.
41'BEAUTIFUL play from the visitors, as Messi's forward ball to Iniesta is flicked first time to meet the diagonal run of Alves. The fullback promptly slots home a neat finish, but the assistant's offside flag halts the play, and replays show that the officials made the right call.
39'Intelligent movement from Xavi to make inroads on a poor Alba pass, and recover the ball just ahead of a pair of Sociedad players. Had the visitors gotten a hold of possession in that instance, there would have been a five on three counter attack on!
37'No less than four players are honed in on Messi every time he gets the ball within 40 yards of goal. It's not been vintage Barca so far, but that goal from their Argentine superstar seems to have quelled any little hopes of an upset. The visitors can afford to take their time.
35'Vela gets away past Alves, who misses his header, and seems primed to strike at the far post! Pinto is quick to close down the angle though, and manages to parry the Mexican's finish, from which Alves scrambles away the resulting rebound!
33'The referee, perhaps wisely, elects to award nothing more than the foul, and Sociedad at least keep things numerically equal in terms of the player count.
32'Now then - Vela has clambered all over Busquets, again in plain sight of the match official! The Barca midfielder makes a meal of it, but the referee has a decision to make having booked the Mexican moments earlier!
31'Yellow Card Carlos Vela
30'Vela joins Busquets in the book as he went in late on Jordi Alba, in full view of the referee, who pulls out the yellow card without a moment's hesitation.
28'Angel has to shoulder the blame for giving the ball away in the first place, as well as Zubikarai, for letting in what was an entirely saveable chance. Four goals needed by the hosts now. Is it a bridge too far already?
27'Goal Messi
A slide rule pass sets the Argentine in motion from the centre circle, and he drifts into the offensive third, keeping five players at bay as he advances into the box. He bends a left footed finish towards goal that seems to be routine for Zubikarai, but the keeper only succeeds in pushing it into the back of his own net.
26'Yellow Card Busquets
26'Busquets is our first booking for bringing down Griezmann near the centre circle.
25'Have to say that Sociedad's early encouraging signs in attack have rather dried up in favour of their defensive diligence. I guess one might say you build from the back first, but in all honesty the hosts need to step up and take more risks in the attacking third.
23'There's tons of energy and hustle from the Sociedad players, whose ability to keep their defensive shape has been admirable during the opening exchanges. But we've seen this from countless teams against Barca, the question is, can they sustain it for the full 90 minutes - to say nothing of what they need to achieve at the other end of the pitch!
21'Xavi plays Alves in stride centrally, and with space to move into, the Brazilian cracks one at goal from 25 yards. It starts moving towards the end and Zubikarai has to react quickly to parry it! Messi was lurking for the rebound but Gonzalez gets his body in the way and clears.
19'It's fairly tenuous stuff out on the pitch, as the Blaugrana are finding it difficult to advance their passing game into the attacking third. Sociedad are defending stoutly so far, and when on the ball, they have broken at pace convincingly a few times.
17'Tonight's winner of course will face off against Real Madrid in the final. Los Blancos thrashed city rivals Atletico Madrid 5-0 on aggregate in the other semi-final, and should events proceed as expected in the Basque country, they may renew hostilities in a Clasico battle for the Copa Del Rey trophy.
15'Barca are attempting to establish their rhythm in the attacking third, and very nearly fashion the opener! A slick sequence frees Iniesta on the left, who cuts onto his right and bends a great ball in to the far post. Messi seems primed to dive onto that, but a FANTASTIC hooked clearance from Angel gets rid of the danger!
13'Good work from Mascherano, who kept stride with Seferovic's run to the near post and slid in to intercept the ball ahead of the forward! The chance was set up by a clever run from Vela, who then bent in that testing delivery!
11'Twice Sociedad, specifically Vela and Seferovic, have been caught offside in quick succession. The home side are trying to catch the Blaugrana defensive line high up the pitch, but so far, Pique and Co. have not faced real danger from such an approach.
9'Sociedad haven't scored a goal in their last three games. They lost against Atletico, before falling to tonight's opponents in the first leg of the semis, followed by a frustrating stalemate at this stadium against Levante over the weekend. They'll need at least two tonight and if Barca get one, it will take no less than four Sociedad goals to put them on top on aggregate.
7'Seferovic is the next Sociedad man to attempt to press the opposition into mistakes, hounding Pique into a backpass to Pinto, and rushing the keeper to make sure that any error might be punished! Again, Pinto manages to clear, but it's clear how Sociedad are set up early on.
5'Vela, egged on by the boisterous home crowd, closes down Pinto on the ball, and forces the keeper into an awkward first touch to take it away from the Mexican. He eventually gets it clear down the right, but it wasn't the most confident moment from Barca's backup keeper.
3'Early possession for the Catalans, and they have twice gotten through deep down the right hand side. First Pedro's cross cannot beat the first defender, before Dani Alves takes a more lofted route with the next delivery, but there are no takers, despite it flashing dangerously in front of the six yard area.
1'Here we go!
There's been some confidence emanating from the Sociedad camp about coming back from this two goal disadvantage, however. And with both sides due to meet in league play in just under two weeks, the visitors will obviously look to keep their fine record against Barca going. Expect them to attack the visitors straight away - that is, if they can get the ball.
Barcelona have not won at Sociedad in nearly eight calender years, their last triumph occuring at the end of the 2006-07 campaign. But the Blaugrana hold a comfortable 2-0 lead from the first leg at Camp Nou, and are brimming with confidence after smashing Sevilla 4-1 over the weekend to re-take the lead at the top of the table.
It's pretty much a first choice XI from Gerardo Martino, with Andres Iniesta and Pedro flanking the fit and firing again Lionel Messi in attack. The only main swap is an expected one, as Jose Pinto takes the place of Victor Valdes in goal, as he usually does for Copa matches.
Real Sociedad are missing Inigo Martinez, Dani Estrada and Estaban Granero - the former via a red card suspension and the latter two due to injury issues. An already tough ask for tonight's home side is made even more difficult.
BARCELONA: Pinto, Pique, Dani Alves, Fabregas, Xavi, Pedro, Iniesta, Mascherano, Busquets, Jordi Alba, Messi.
REAL SOCIEDAD: Zubikarai, Mikel, Griezmann, Seferovic, Xabi Prieto, Vela, Ansotegi, Zurutuza, Jose Angel, Gaztanaga, Zaldua.
Greetings everyone, and welcome to the second leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final between Real Sociedad and Barcelona. I'm Keeghann Sinanan, your guide for all the action.


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The stimulus bill currently being drafted by U.S. Congress contains language that seeks to change the tax credits received from investing in solar and wind energy into direct payments to investors for the next two years.
That means that the 30% renewable energy tax credit that is given to solar energy and wind power investors would be changed so that those investors would be paid out in grant within 60 days. There is also no cap on the amount that can be paid out.
But this is all part of an early draft version of the $825 billion stimulus bill which still has to survive both houses of Congress. Will it see changes before it sees the light of approval? You can bet on it. It's just a matter of what and how much.

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nibbuti wrote:daverupa wrote:As I recently discovered on the other DW, the mere hint that pre-sectarian texts predate & are not Mahayana texts is enough to drum up a defensive formation prior to clearing a room.
Hi dave. Who says they're not Mahayana text?
Pre-sectarian texts are non-Mahayana because they pre-date Mahayana. Furthermore, the Nikayas/Agamas aren't used by any Mahayana practitioner that I've ever spoken with - they seem to prefer Mahayana Sutras exclusively, and when these two textual groups are in conflict they tend to interpret the earlier material in light of the later material, rather than the other way around - which is to say, they tend to do things opposite the way which is recommended in the Nikayas/Agamas when it comes to assessing textual authority.
Just the taste I've experienced, I suppose. (Note, in terms of the OP, that Theravada in toto doesn't fare much better when held against pre-sectarian materials - rotten ol' ksanas, etc...)


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Last September, first lady Michelle Obama gave a wonderful speech at the Democratic National Convention. However, one sentence bothered me a great deal, when she sweetly said that President Barack Obama "believes that women are more than capable of making our own choices about our bodies and our health care," meaning, of course, abortion.
Certainly, a woman has the right to do what she wants with her body. But if she is pregnant, the precious body she is carrying does not belong to her. It belongs to her baby who will be born in due time.
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It has been wickedly fast, this road to a sculpted...
It has been wickedly fast, this road to a sculpted bod. It was JUST last week that I called Dr.J's office and was given a Sept 12th face-to-face consult date. Then, I discovered on THIS site that if we pay our $500 deposit, we could hopefully secure an earlier date. I called back on Jan 4th and was told that "yes, this is indeed true", but I had to leave a message for a call back from the scheduler.
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I won't detail my pre-op visit or surgery day...
GARMENT: the crotch is open w/ two flaps that sort of overlap. They will bunch and cause discomfort from your kitty all of the way back. The best way to urinate, no matter what device u use, I think, squat as much as your body will allow (each day u should become more flexible), then pull the garment flaps as far apart as u can, then place your cup directly against your skin. If the fabric overlaps the rim of the cup is on top of the cup, or u just spread your legs without moving moving the fabric back, u will very, very likely wet yourself.
DRAIN: get used to dragging it around. If u don't keep it clipped to some part of your clothing, or when naked, secured down, u will forget that it's there and yank on it. I yanked a lot and hard, resulting in a few trickles of blood. B careful. When they remove it, they should ask u to take in a deep breath, then blow out slowly. It is while u r blowing out that they will remove the drain. Wasn't painful for me, just the weird sensation of it being pulled across and through my lower back and then out.
MASSAGES: Kimberly was my post-op nurse. She advised massages to break up and prevent build up of scar tissue and to speed the decrease of swelling. She advised lymphatic drainage massages, 1x per day for 3-4 days, then Swedish massages w/ lymphatic perhaps 1x per week, then, when u can tolerate it, add deep tissue. Of course the frequency depends on your budget and schedule, but they will help your healing tremendously.
I added a pic of a foam mattress pad that I bought for my massages. I do NOT remove them from their packaging, but keep them tightly inside so that they stay tight and firm I bought two: one I placed vertically under my torso, to support me from from neck to low back. The second I placed horizontally under my thighs. This way, my butt stayed in the air, touching nothing at all. I lay on them on top of the massage table with no problems. We took them off the table when I flipped onto my stomach for my lower back massage. Worked perfectly. Kimberly stressed that we not allow the masseuse to touch our butt/hips and to stay elevated.
Keeping them in plastic also keeps them sanitary so u can return them to WalMart to get your $ back once u can have massages w/ your butt on the table.
NECK PILLOW: lying on the stomach, every source I searched indicated is the WORST sleep position. Turning your head from right to left while sleeping can cause killer pain. Once I bought the Tempur-Pedic neck pillow.....ZERO neck discomfort. Bought at Bed, Bath & Beyond using my 20% coupon. Pricey, but I'm worth it.
PREPARING FOR THIS: I worked out hard and built great arm and upper body strength. You will need it. Your thighs, arms, and upper body are going to b tested after surgery. Make/keep them strong. If they r weak, your recovery is going to b even more difficult.
Sooooo, I don't regret a thing. The recovery ain't no joke, but the results r worth it if we take care of ourselves through it.
I plan to keep updating in the coming weeks w/ pics. If u have a question, plz ask. TEAM J, ALL THE DAMN DAY!!!!!
BEST LYMPHATIC MASSAGE THERAPIST - ATL I had...
I had two huge lumps forming on my lower back near the foam insert. Renee, the head nurse, agreed the swelling "didn't look right". I saw two diff lymph massage therapists before leaving the A. The first? No change in my bod. The second was JULIE MILLS of Body of Health in Snellville. She holds several certifications in massage therapy and is very highly skilled in lymph. She explains how your lymph capillaries have been damaged by the lipo, how the lymph should flow, what is causing your swelling, and has been trained at the Chickly Institute to actually feel the lymph as she presses, redirecting the flow, and opening the drainage areas. The morning after my massage, those hardened, raised, abnormally shaped lumps were G..O..N..E! Plus, my ab region was smoother. If u r going to spend the time and money for your post-surg rehabilitative massages, give her a call. She is exceptional at what she does. Very highly skilled, informative, and produces amazing results. Google her name or body of health and life. Tell her u heard about her on RealSelf from one of her VERY happy, out-of-town clients. Invest in your healing and give her a call. Arguably the best in the biz in the ATL. Happy healing and hugs!!
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Since my surgery, I have been forced to sit directly on my butt 3x. When driving, I use the rolled up yoga mat, with a small pillow behind my upper back for support.
I was told that since I had no lipo to my thighs, I could come out of the garment at 6 weeks. Supposedly, it's not for the butt, but for lipo compression and holding the foam triangle in place.
Coming out of the garment resulted in swelling of my abdominal region, so sad. Although 90% improved, it ain't flat as a board, so no need to show y'all that cuz y'all looking for totally flat. I'm super happy with it, so I'll enjoy it myself :-).
Wanted to upload pix. Despite the loss of 1-1.5 inches, I have a COMPLETE transformation. I will say, if u c a volume loss, be patient and do all that u can to stay off of your butt and keep your diet one that counters weight loss. Hold off on lower body exercising and such. Let the fat take over the 3 months. U will have PLENTY of time later to exercise.
I wish every single one of u the bod of your dreams, and if not the bod of your dreams, let's b thankful to God that we survived our elective surgeries without complications and that we have an improvement over our pre-op figure.
Take care, and much luv!!!
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OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's central bank chief entertained the possibility of a U.S. recession and warned on Thursday that global policymakers have some "very hard work" ahead of them to resolve financial market troubles.
David Dodge, who steps down as Bank of Canada governor at the end of this month, also said Canada's economy would slow sharply as U.S. demand for its exports wavers, justifying the need for further "measured" interest rate cuts in Canada.
But he said Canada also has unique advantages that would keep it out of recession. The bank sees Canadian growth slipping to 0.6 percent in the first quarter, down from a previous estimate of 2 percent, but then picking up speed later in the year.
In its quarterly monetary policy report, the bank slashed its U.S. growth outlook for the first half of this year to an annualized 0.5 percent and to 1.5 percent for the full year, down from 2.1 percent previously.
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"Could U.S. growth be lower than half-a-percent? Could it be negative-half, or negative-1 percent in the first half? Sure," Dodge told reporters.
Two quarters of economic contraction would constitute a recession but Dodge stressed that the bank's forecast was not necessarily "cooked up with a huge degree of precision."
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Do they ever settle down?
I know i have it for me with 2 puppies and a toddler
But my question is, is there ever a time where they just settle down and lay down with you?
Not one time since we have had them will they just settle down and let you rub them
The minute i let them out they go crazy and never stop ever
Today it got really bad. They scratched the heck out of my toddle and its right under his eye, i am lucky that he didnt move up just a notch and scratched his eyeball :[
They are constantly jumping on him. I mean they are his size when they stand on their back legs so they are always going for his face :[
I just feel bad that i am constantly yelling at them to get down.
I wish they would just settle down and let me rub them and chill out on the couch
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Re: So they ever settle down?
Well....... your talking about a boxer right! Settle down?? Well, at 7 months Britney is just starting to sleep in the living room but only for moments and then something awakens her and she thinks play time again... Then I give her the command for 'place' and put her back in her bed.
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Re: So they ever settle down?
yes they do..uhmm mine is almost 7 hahhaa..both dogs...and they run and slam into walls and sound like 2 wrestling walrus's but they pick their times...besides that they are SUPER CHILL....
unless i try to sleep in my once a month chance MAYBE..its an all out free for all on my head ! hahaha
they will chill...right now they have eachother so they are in constant play mode...their seperate personalities will start to develop and start to show
just hang in there
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Re: So they ever settle down?
Zulu has never settled down, he is either Looney or sleeping and he is nearly 5!
However i have noticed a slight change in his energy levels lately, im not sure if this is to do with getting older or because its summer *
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Re: Do they ever settle down?
Yeah they do but as puppies you sometimes have to channel their enery to other avenues than your toddler. *I have to put mine in daycare two days a week just for him to have an outlet for the energy so he is not taking it out on my furniture. * Also have you enrolled them in any training classes?? *Sometimes learning how to control certain behaviors such as jumping are a big help and obedience school is not only good for socialization but for you to learn how to control the dog, and not let the dog control you.
Other than that - glad your baby was not hurt, and keep a bottle of wine handly, with two puppies and a toddler once they are asleep - I know I would need it!!!!
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Yes, they eventually mellow out some. *I've found the best way to calm Henry down is to be very boring and inactive. *But I don't have a baby in the house either. *When my son gets home from school, it's go time! * If they are old enough for puppy classes, I'd deffinately sign them up! :wink: *
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Re: Do they ever settle down?
Speaking from experience here with 2 pups and a toddler (and a preschooler and 2 others in school), I make them have a time and place for EVERYTHING, it's the only way to control the chaos. They are only allowed rough play outside, if they start inside, they get one warning, do it again and they both get time-outs. However, in the backyard they pretty much have free access to play. Lenny, my older pup has taken a notice of my little boy recently and will move the playfight away from him if they are all in the yard. He also "checks" on him from time to time in the house. It's really cute and I can see the bond that they already have, and believe it or not, your puppies will chill a *tiny* bit. At least they have each other to wear the other one out.
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Re: Do they ever settle down?
Well, I only have a tiny bit of experience. Lucy is 8 weeks old and our first boxer. I have an 18 month old son and a 3 year old daughter.
Lucy tries to jump and mouth on the kids constantly (especially their clothes). The only thing I have found that works is I have a can filled with coins and I shake it when she jumps on them. When she mouths them, I make a noise "AH AH AH no bite" and she normally stops. If she doesn't, then the can gets a shake and she always stops then. When she stops jumping/biting she gets praise. I have occasionally had to put her in time out when she is really excited. I try to only let her get that wound up when we are outside. Redirecting by giving her a toy instead does help distract her, as well.
Something else that has helped (I also was just reading this suggestion online) is to keep a lightweight leash on them in the house so you can rein them in easily if you need to (though with two - I can't even imagine! lol).
I keep started keeping the leash on Lucy in the house to help with housebreaking (so she isn't able to sneak off and pee on the carpet) and I have found it a great tool in helping when she gets a little crazy.
She has scratched my son's face a couple times already. I try to always monitor them together and I take my can with me everywhere that the kids will be around her (including the backyard), but I do use it sparingly and save it for when my other warnings/distractions aren't working.
I also plan on getting her in obedience classes as soon as she gets all her vaccinations.
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HAHA...I asked this question too when I first got Tango. *I'm still looking for the battery compartment! *The only time he was ever quiet was on our 3 hour drive home. *So sweet and innocent looking. *How deceiving! *
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Si Begg's filmscore for chaotic alien invasion flick UFO gets dissected a mammoth 18 times over on Noodles Recordings. Highlights include Shamanic Technology's remix of 'Panic'- an intensely cinematic track dropping at 140, alongside reworks from Marc Royal, Composite Technique and Bob Humid.


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Actor Demian Bichir refused the spring roll he was offered last night at a Tribeca Cinema Series screening of his new film "A Better Life."
"No carbs after six," Bichir said, patting his flat stomach. He wore a crisp white shirt and a slim-fitting dark gray suit. A few women swooned -- and moved away from the bread.
Bichir himself had a few glowing moments with Robert de Niro who stayed for a photo.
The diet rule came after gaining 30 pounds -- and losing them twice. He plumped up for Fidel Castro in Steven Soderbergh's "Che," and after slimming down, gained back the pounds for Carlos Galindo in "A Better Life." (Summit Entertainment LLC will release the film in New York and Los Angeles on Friday).
Bichir plays an illegal Mexican immigrant raising a 14- year-old son on his own in Los Angeles. The relationship evolves rapidly when Carlos' truck, filled with his gardening tools, is stolen.
After the screening, Bichir and director Chris Weitz joined Tom Wolfe, who is working on a book on immigration, for a discussion. Wolfe said he was "astonished by the realism" of the film.
Weitz replied that he approached the project with a journalist's paranoia to get things right, a mindset he didn't need so much to direct the Twilight series. He showed the script to Father Gregory Boyle, who helps gang members find jobs, as well as to kids in the afterschool program Legacy LA, which aims to keep youth out of gangs.
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To immerse himself in the role, Bichir listened to "beautiful music from my own country" on La Nueva 101.9, an influential Spanish-language radio station in Los Angeles. He also bought his own set of on-screen gardener's clothes to wear home every day after filming.
"And I needed to drive a truck," he added. "I bought one from a paisano I stopped at a stop sign."
Bichir -- who had a fun stint as Mary-Louise Parker's lover in "Weeds" -- said he abstained from sex during filming. "We discussed how much sex Carlos was having, and we decided not too much," Weitz said.
No Corona went into the making of the film. "I don't drink on school nights," said Weitz.
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As for how to gain 30 pounds: It's simply a matter of increasing calories. "I ate a lot of waffles," Bichir said.
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Dear Mouthy Housewives,
My son just started 5th grade and I noticed that when I check his homework, he is making many more mistakes. Should I be correcting them? I feel like if I say "look at number 8 again" that signals to him that there's a problem. Isn't that like cheating?
Mathy Mama
Dear Mathy,
You know I'm pretty sure that when we were kids this is one problem that our parents didn't have. At least mine didn't. Because if they ever looked at my attempts at math homework, they rolled their eyes and got me to a tutor, STAT.
Yes, in my day, we did our homework up the hill in the snow backwards and our parents stayed out of it. Because they had other things to do and "you're a bit of a math moron, aren't you, Marinka?" Sorry. Flashbacks.
But things are different today. We want our kids to succeed and for some reason that often means that we don't want them to make mistakes. Even relatively harmless ones on their homework that don't have life-altering consequences.
It's not cheating so much as not allowing him to turn in his own work. Wait, what's cheating again?
Ask yourself why you are checking your son's homework. If it's to make sure it's getting done, that's one thing. But if it's to catch any errors before he hands in his work then I don't think what you are doing is helpful. Because making mistakes is part of learning. And seeing those mistakes on the homework is one of the ways that the teacher knows your son isn't understanding a concept. Or that he's making a careless mistake. In either event, the teacher needs to know.
If you are concerned about your son's performance, talk to the teacher. Ask her if she's seeing the same mistakes you are and if she has any suggestions. It wouldn't hurt to ask if she thinks you should check his homework or not. Chances are she'll tell you to leave the homework to her. See? Teachers really do know best!
Good luck,
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When I was a kid I saw so many people who were married and they fought so much or the man took all of the money or was a wife beating drunk. My dad beat my mom and thought we did not know so she would sick him on us the days he was hitting us he was not hitting her she denies it but after ahwile I fell does not match the bruises. Even the people I saw whom are still married hate each other after 70 years? There is nothing romantic about marriage it seems like a lot of hard work for nothing to me. Thank goodness I did not get married making promises to someone who does not care or promises from someone like me who after ten years knew I could not do it making nice with a person who has no honor this would not work for me. I am not a marriage minded person I am honor bound to my boys or the guys but find myself tired and beaten down after fighting off feast or famine and not having a job for about five years left me without for a long time. I went to counseling. I live with my x because we made the commitment to my son. Now I am with that guy I saw all of these women with and I am learning at almost forty alone and by myself making my business work is the best place for me to get to. I laughed at them for being with a guy who does not care he has no friends and no social life and all of his life has done bad things that I cannot even mention but it involves stealing and maybe I am not perfect but I do think we both deserve better. after months and months of his crying about how he is the victim he supported us for ten years but he filed bankruptcy just one more way for him to shirk his duty and we live together(Never live with an x.) last night I came to the end of my rope I have given him thousands to the bills but its never enough he does not pay them he is telling everyone he owes 5000 for taxes and its not true. I am tired of trying to work so hard to catch up to where he is. Why does it feel sometimes that lazy people get everything and I have to work harder to get where they are ? I went back to college with all of these stupid Ideas and none of them have yet too happen. College is lots of fun but its not getting me employment so I am really going to bring my A game and make my company have investors we are becoming an llc. I just have to say it I am working so hard to make my life better but its hit a snag I am done with this. Its time for me to move forward I am preparing for the Iron man now I can prepare to sell myself to investors. I whined but I feel better the tension was too hard to swallow I am tired between school work training and running my own business and feeling like lazy people get everything yeah I know welcome to reality oh yeah I do not want any offers to sell products or turn key businesses this is my journal and this is where I unload so if that's your idea kick rocks oh yeah have a rockin good day but kick rocks I am working my way through a funk it can and will get better. I just need to admit this is the corner I painted myself into and sometimes shooting yourselfin the foot is the most painful but learned lesson. I want something that does not exist for me because I do not want to be bitter just live a better and stronger life. I have endured torture abuse loneliness being really overweight and welfare almost losing my son to cancer. this is one more step in this battle this is reality and from now on I am going to slap it in the face and make it my bitch. Yeah whats that line filthy mouth no excuse. Lol It feels better already.
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SAP Gives Doubters Soothing News
Though German software giant SAP (SAP) hadn't given the market any sort of cautionary warning before its first-quarter earnings release on Apr. 20, investors were still nervous heading into the news. After all, SAP's 7% revenue growth last quarter came in shy of expectations, helping spark a stock sell-off from which its shares still haven't recovered (see BusinessWeek.com, 1/12/07, "SAP Sags on Slower Growth").
What's more, archrival Oracle (ORCL) posted strong quarterly numbers a month ago, with revenues up 27% and profits up 35%. That suggested the California maker of databases and business management software could be gaining ground on SAP (see BusinessWeek.com, 3/21/07, "Oracle: Beating Indigestion"). And during the first quarter, SAP was rocked by two surprises: the resignation of its boy-wonder software architect, Shai Agassi, and a blistering lawsuit from Oracle accusing the company of stealing Oracle's intellectual property.
Given the troubling times, SAP pleased the market with results on Apr. 20 that largely met analyst expectations, including a 9.9% increase in net income, to €310 million ($421 million), and 6.1% revenue growth, to €2.2 billion ($2.99 billion). The company's shares rose 2.6% in Frankfurt, to €37.16, and were up 2%, to $50.15, in midday New York trading. "SAP has delivered a robust set of numbers," said Citigroup software analyst Marc Geall in a report.
More Good Tidings
Behind the headlines, analysts saw several key trends to cheer. First, SAP's new software license sales—the strongest indicator of future revenues—rose a solid 10%. In constant currencies, the gain would have amounted to 16%, but SAP has been hit by the rising euro. Overall, support and services revenues hit €1.52 billion (nearly $2.1 billion), up 11% in constant currencies. The company claims its market share grew to 25.1% in the trailing 12-month period, vs. 24.5% last quarter.
Investors were especially relieved that SAP did so well in the "Americas" region, which includes the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Revenues there grew 12%, or 22% in constant currencies—the fastest rate of any area. The strong showing soothed worries that SAP was losing ground to Oracle and, perhaps more important, helped counteract concerns about the strength of the U.S. market raised by IBM's (IBM) poor results announced on Apr. 18.
Hundreds of Millions in Marketing
"We're seeing a healthy environment," said SAP Chief Executive Henning Kagermann in a conference call with reporters. "Both large and midsize clients are continuing to spend." Kagermann reiterated that he is expecting growth in software and services revenues this year to be between 12% and 14% in constant currencies—the same as, or slightly more than, last year.
Still, there were some grounds for concern. SAP's operating income was slightly below expectations, at €433 million ($589 million), and operating margins were flat, at 20%. In part, that's because SAP has opted to invest between €300 million and €400 million extra in marketing to seed the market for a new on-demand software package, called A1S, that it will aim at midsize and smaller companies. Kagermann says margins would be one-half to one point higher if not for this incremental investment.
Overall, SAP's first-quarter numbers did the job they were intended to do. Analysts said the figures restored confidence in SAP's strategy and execution. Investors got a pop in the stock. And by allaying fears of a U.S. IT slowdown, SAP may have contributed to the triple-digit gain scored by the Dow Jones industrial average on Apr. 20. All in all, not a bad day for the Germans.


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Re: Superhero Stegosaurus Saves the Species
Superhero Stegosaurus Saving the Species!!
The Villainous Velociraptor's weapon of mass destruction was launched from his spy satellite and it was heading directly for Dino Central!!. Superhero Stegosaurus managed to intercept the nefarious thunder lizard's plan and destroyed the meteor before it had a chance to cause massing damage across the World!
I figured I should make a companion to my other dino shirt. Enjoy!!
I also want to give a big shout out to my office-mate who helped me brainstorm out the idea


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Hey everyone,new to the site,althought ive been looking around on it for weeks now scoping all the info.
Just picked up an 06 White WRX yesterday,traded my G35 for it.Had many cars(acura,bmw,toyota,etc) and never enjoyed a car as much as i already have this one!
I dont know what i waited so long for to actually pull the trigger and get one, guess it was the boredom of the infiniti.
The only thing im a little worried about is the car has 65k miles on it,and it seems to run fine when under a load,but sitting at idle sometimes i get a vibration.
Almost seems like a misfire or something going on under there,i just hope the internals are sound.
Also,seems a little sluggish when taking off till about 3700 rpms or so then it seems to smooth out and get into boost a little better.
Anything particular i should look for wrong under the hood,or does it just need a good tune up??
Oh,the car is 100% stock as well.


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Get an overview of this hotelRefined London hotel near Oxford Street
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Popular property highlights
Near British Museum
Asian woodcarvings and artefacts add an exotic twist to this traditional London hotel located one block from the British Museum, and 500 meters from both Covent Garden and Oxford Street.
Fitness center
Complimentary high-speed Internet access is offered in the hotel's business center; a fitness center includes rowing machines and bikes.
Free WiFi and plasma TV
Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel's 186 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated with leather headboards and raw-silk duvets. You can enjoy treats from the minibar while surfing the Web with free WiFi, or relax watching shows on the TV with satellite channels.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel
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Hotel Amenities
In Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel's small, but well-equipped fitness center, there are running and rowing machines and bikes.
The 24-hour business center offers three PCs with free WiFi; printing and fax facilities are available upon request.
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant
- Limo or Town Car service available
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Total number of rooms - 186
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 7
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare
- Elevator/lift
- Year Built 1903
- Wedding services
- Concierge services
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Express check-in
- Luggage storage
- Meeting rooms 8
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- 24-hour business center
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wired internet access ( GBP 10.99 per 24-hour period )
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Wired high-speed internet ( GBP 10.99 per 24-hour period )
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Room service (24 hours)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathtub or shower
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Satellite TV service
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Scoff & Banter Bloomsbury – In the heart of London's literary quarter, serving British classics straight up or with a twist.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per night.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Union Pay
No cribs (infant beds) available
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: GBP 20.00 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: GBP 10.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for wired Internet in public areas: GBP 10.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: GBP 30.00 per day
- Valet parking fee: GBP 40.00 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30 per night
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- Kenilworth Radisson Edwardian
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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National Rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.


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Peru is celebrating this week after UNESCO announced that the scissors dance, a traditional competitive dance from Quechua villages in Peru's south-central highlands and Huaconada met the criteria for worldwide notice.The Danza de las Tijeras, or scissors dance involves dancers who hold in their right hand iron rods, which represents scissors blades.
Dancers wear multicolored outfits and form a team with a violinist and a harpist that represents their village or community.
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Call of Duty: WWII returns to the beaches of Normandy in first trailer
Call of Duty is going back to World War II. In the first trailer for the upcoming game, Activision highlights the different battlefields players will navigate. From storming the beaches of Normandy to fighting through hedgerows, it's clear the game is returning to its roots. The first three Call of Duty games were set in World War II starting with the self-titled game in 2003. But ever… Read More
Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare Review
With Advanced Warfare, Activision is taking the extremely successful Call of Duty mostly to places it's already been, which is to say this is a game about war, shooting, explosions and guns. But it's also taking a stab at some realistic futurism with the 'Exo' suits your character gets to wear, which augment your ability to navigate your environment and deal damage to… Read More
Gunnar Optiks Intros Glasses For The Call Of Duty Obsessed
With the new Call of Duty game hitting shelves soon, Gunnar Optiks has released a limited edition pair of Modern Warfare 3 gaming glasses that promise to please the eyes of even the most obsessed gamers. Well, that's the claim, anyway. You see, Gunnar Optiks peddles special glasses meant for people who find themselves in front of screens all day. They're said to reduce eye strain… Read More
Cover Call Of Duty With A Fresh Paint Of Star Wars
Mod of the year? Is there such of a thing? If so, this one wins by the trailer alone. Star Wars Mod: Galactic Warfare turns Call of Duty: Modern Warfare into a legitimate Star Wars FPS. Download it here and say goodbye to summer. Read More
False Alarm: Activision Calls Modern Warfare Teaser 'Hoax'
We regret to inform you that the Modern Warfare 3 "teaser" from the other day was, in fact, nothing of the sort. You can almost hear the angels crying. Read More
Countdown To Next Call Of Duty Has Begun
The countdown to the next Call of Duty game has begun. Activision has been sending dogtags to people in their good graces (not us, of course), and printed on said dogtags is the URL http://www.findmakarov.com. Read More
Analyst: Prepare Yourselves For A Pay-To-Play Call Of Duty
Now here's a rumor that will stop many people in their tracks. An analyst at Wedbush Securities, "one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation," says that he's "certain to [his] core" that Activision is planning a pay-to-play Call of Duty. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the sound of millions of gamers around the country… Read More
USA Is Dominate: Duty Calls Masterfully Deconstructs Why A Certain Shooter Franchise Is Rubbish
Now I understand why Call of Duty costs hundreds of millions of dollars to produce. So real! Read More
Video: Call Of Duty: Real Life Edition
OK, this is great. It's a "real life" version of Call of Duty, complete with a guy running around in an old Andriy Shevchenko shirt. Oh, how I laughed! Read More
Is There Any Morality In Sitting On Your Couch And Playing Virtual Soldier?
We're just about two weeks away from the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops, and besides the fact that it's yet another Call of Duty game (which usually means a decent multi-player mode, and a campaign of varying quality), there's not a whole lot of "heat" surrounding it. Yes, it's setting all sorts of pre-order records, and the critical reaction is… Read More
Why Haven't The Big Games Sold Well Recently?
A couple of big games came out in September, and it turns out that several of them haven't met various sales expectations. Take Halo: Reach. A fine game (for a console shooter/Halo game), but it *only* sold 3.3 million units. A prominent analyst at Cowen & Company (an investment services group) had officially predicted 3.75 million. Believe it or not, that's bad news for… Read More
Days Before Medal Of Honor Release, Modern Warfare 2 & Map Packs On Sale On Steam
A certain video game that once upon a time featured the Taliban has leaked. I only bring this up because this prompted me to check Steam to see how much they want for the game: oh, right, $59.99. But then I also noticed this: last year's FPS—that's first-person sensation—Modern Warfare 2 is on sale right now on Steam. Read More
DLC Is Here To Stay: 20 Million Call Of Duty Map Packs Sold
If anyone wants to know where to find me, I'll be in my cave, banging two rocks together. That seems to be the only place for me, since I can't seem to wrap my head around DLC as a good thing — yet millions have decided to shell out, just recently passing the 20,000,000 sold mark for the Call Of Duty franchise. Congratulations all around, I guess, as they have clearly put out… Read More
Call of Duty may go subscription according to analysts
Oh the irony. For years, players of games like Medal of Honor, Halo, and Call of Duty have made fun of MMORPG players because of the recurring subscription requirement. If analyst predictions are correct, however, they may soon be eating their words. Read More
Whew! Infinity Ward will create another Call of Duty game
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Activision has a laugh, wants to 'broaden' Call of Duty franchise. Because $1 billion is too tiny.
If Activision were a pro-wrestler, it would be the greatest heel of all time. Better than Ted DiBiase, better than Hollywood Hogan—it would even be better than Anderson Silva and his fantastic manager, Ed Soares. (Not that UFC is pro-wrestling, but some of the same dynamics are at work there.) The amount of heat this company generates over the most insignificant, throwaway… Read More


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Project Manager: Lisa Hull
Our flagship study is a large-scale ongoing investigation of the physical and psychological health and wellbeing of UK Armed Forces personnel.
When it started in 2003, the main aim of the study was to look at the health of those who had deployed to Iraq on Op TELIC. Since then, the study has been expanded to also look at the possible effects of deploying to Afghanistan on Op HERRICK. However, the study is not just about deployment – it is also an opportunity to look at issues that are relevant to the Armed Forces in general, and how people do once they leave Service. Indeed, the study includes those that have left Service since the study began as well as those who are still serving. It also includes personnel from all three Services, as well as regulars and reservists. Around 16000 have taken part in the study since it began.
The study is now in 'phase 3', where we are continuing to analyse the information we have collected.
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The department of obstetrics and gynecology has conducted a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine since 1971. In 1980 the program was integrated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and a three-year program leading to certification in the subspeciality was granted approval by the division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine of the American Board.
Five months of the first year of the fellowship is spent by the fellow within this department where broad fundamental experience in the care of complicated pregnancy is acquired. During this time, the fellow serves as a team leader for the house staff and students assigned to the section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and is expected, under the supervision of faculty in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, to conduct educational conferences, seminars and rounds.
Additional information regarding this program may be obtained by writing the Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCONN Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030


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systemic lupus erythematosus patients with low plasma ficolin-2 levels had an increased risk of having lupus nephritis
Ficolin-2 protein could bind with HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein (show ERVW-1 Proteins) gp120 (show ITIH4 Proteins), and subsequently induce complement dependent cytotoxicity.
The FCN2 c.772G>T genotype appears to be associated with predisposition to chronic adenotonsillitis in the pediatric age group.
Serum levels of ficolin-2 and ficolin-3 (show FCN3 Proteins) were significantly lower in the cardiac syndrome X patients compared to controls.
association of FCN2 polymorphisms with nephritis and severe cumulative damage in SLE patients; no association with rheumatoid arthritis development
-557 A>G, -64 A>C and +6424 G>T SNPs of the FCN2 gene were correlated with pulmonary TB.
FCN2 and MBL2 (show MBL2 Proteins) allele frequencies were similarly distributed in early and late age-related macular degeneration cases compared with controls
this study provide novel insight in the binding and complement activating capacity of the lectin pathway initiation molecules ficolin-2 and ficolin-3 (show FCN3 Proteins) towards relevant Gram-negative pathogens of pathophysiological relevance.
Findings indicate the FCN2 variant +6359C>T is associated with the occurrence of visceral leishmaniasis and that ficolin-2 serum levels are elevated in Leishmania infections.
L-ficolin modulates the immune response to A. fumigatus.
Ficolin-2 defends against virulent Mycobacteria tuberculosis infection in vivo, and its insufficiency is associated with infection in humans.
Data show that ficolin-B is stored in and set free from immature granulocytic myeloid cells indicating a role in the early infection-induced cellular response of these inflammatory cells.
FcnA-deficient and FcnA/ficolin B double-deficient mice lack FcnA-mediated complement activation in the sera, because of absence of complexes comprising FcnA and MBL-associated serine proteases.
These results identify mouse ficolin-B as a functional member of the ficolin family activating complement via the lectin pathway.
Results show that ficolin B in mouse bone marrow is an oligomeric protein. Ficolin B contained very low, but detectable, amounts of MASP-2 and sMAP and showed detectable C4-deposition activity on immobilized N-acetylglucosamine.
Ficolin B exhibited a distinct ontogeny pattern that switched from embryonic liver to postnatal bone marrow and spleen. The cells that express ficolin B mRNA were identified as belonging to the myeloid cell lineage.
Ficolin B showed multimeric structures and revealed binding to both N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylgalactosamine. Ficolin B specifically recognized sialic acid residues. Ficolin B plays a distinct role through its unique carbohydrate-binding specificity.
The product of this gene belongs to the ficolin family of proteins. This family is characterized by the presence of a leader peptide, a short N-terminal segment, followed by a collagen-like region, and a C-terminal fibrinogen-like domain. This gene is predominantly expressed in the liver, and has been shown to have carbohydrate binding and opsonic activities. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified.
ficolin (collagen/fibrinogen domain containing lectin) 2 (hucolin)
, ficolin 2
, 37 kDa elastin-binding protein
, L-ficolin
, collagen/fibrinogen domain-containing protein 2
, ficolin B
, ficolin-2
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Airport Wings Walk-In BE/B.Tech, Diploma, BA, BBA, B.Ed, BCA, BHM, MBA/PGDM, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc freshers 2015 for Airport Ground Staff at Gurgaon, Delhi/NCR. Candidates who have completed BE/B.Tech, Diploma, BA, BBA, B.Ed, BCA, BHM, MBA/PGDM, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc can apply for this job from Airport Wings Private Limited.
Company Name: Airport Wings Private Limited
Position: Airport Ground Staff
Education: BE/B.Tech, Diploma, BA, BBA, B.Ed, BCA, BHM, MBA/PGDM, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc
Experience: 0 – 1 yrs
Salary: 1,25,000 – 1,75,000 PA
Location: Gurgaon, Delhi/NCR
Company Profile:
Airport Wings Private Limited is a Leading Aviation Training & Manpower Service Provider to our reputed clients operating from Delhi IGI Airport which includes Domestic/International Airlines, Ground Handling Companies, Retails Outlets and Lounges. Wings is a government registered company under the Company Act 1956 with ISO Certification 9001-2008.
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Airport Wings invites application for various domestic and international airlines at Delhi, IGI Airport for Customer Service Associate
Eligibility Criteria:
10+2 or Above
Good communication skills.
Pleasing personality.
Willing to work in Rotational shifts.
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Salary Package – Best of Industry
Shift Timings – Rotational
Job Location – Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3
Cab facility only for females. Travelling allowance will be given to Male candidates.
Interested candidates with desired profile and matching requirements may walk-in for interview with their updated resume and passport size photograph.
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Candidate with good communication skills and pleasing personality
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Welcome to the Lions Club of Coppell Home Page
Serving Coppell, Texas and the World since 1983
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Coppell Lions Launch New Website!
The Coppell Lions are expanding their presence in the community through their new website! This site will no longer be updated.
Sponored by e-Clubhouse, this current site has served our purposes for many years, but with more members and more services to Coppell, we' felt the need to provide you with a more comprehensive site, an easier to navigate site, and a site that is more interactive for the end user desiring more information about our Lions Club.
We can be reached at our new home:
Click the above link to be taken to our new website!
Coppell Lions Make Donations To Local And State Charities
In addition to helping the children of Coppell, the Coppell Lions regularly donates money to charities in the area that are working to make Coppell and better community and to help those in need.
The Club has made sizable donations to the World Services for the Blind, the Leader Dogs for the Blind Program, and the Friends of Coppell Nature park. These programs are ongoing commitments to their respective areas to provide a better way of life for all those involved in the community.
Pancake Breakfast
During the breakfast, which lasted from 7 to noon, members and community participants take part in donating blood to the Carter Blood Bus on premises.
The Lions Club of Coppell wishes to thank all those that each year make our Pancake Breakfast a success. Many children and underprivileged individuals benefit from the generosity of the citizens of Coppell.
Blood Donor Criteria
Potential blood donors can volunteer beginning at age 16 with a parent's consent, and 17-year-olds and older can give independently. All donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and present a photo ID. Carter Blood Care professionals also check your blood pressure, pulse, current temperature and hemoglobin level at the time of donation. Additionally, when your blood is tested for diseases before it is released for public use, the lab provides you with a free total cholesterol level within days of your donation.
Coppell Lions Receive Excellence Award for 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
Lions Present Donation of $1,000 to Kid Country in 2012
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First United Methodist Church Rotunda
420 S. Heartz Rd
Coppell, TX 75019
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This week I teamed up with a few different instagrammers to share our top 5 closet must haves. It's been such a fun to challenge to see what everyone came up with! My top 5 closet must haves list looks a little more summery than the rest, but each of these items are in heavy rotation in my closet!
A Striped Tee (or 10): As I type this, I'm wearing one of my older striped tees with a pair of leggings..they seriously go with everything! I love to throw one on with jeans for casual fridays, shorts on the weekends, and for everything in between! Occasionally I'll even tuck one of my nicer ones into a pencil skirt and call it a day! Most of mine are from J.Crew and they have a TON of basic and fun ones right now! They have the perfect basic boatneck, a fun printed one, and even an off-the-shoulder with the cutest bows at the sleeves! Old Navy has a bunch of inexpensive basic ones that are perfect for stocking up in fun colors and even a peplum one I'm tempted to get!
White Jeans: White jeans are not just for summertime anymore (although I might be a bit biased, living in Florida and all!). They go with literally EVERYTHING and are perfect with colorful printed Lilly tops, your favorite striped top, or even just a simple neutral tee or sweater, like grey or oatmeal. My favorite pair are these from Michael Kors, but I'm lusting after a pair of Joe's Icon Skinnies!
Goes With Everything Statement Necklace: Sometimes an outfit needs a little extra something to pull it all together, and a statement necklace is such an easy way to do this! I have a variety of shorter necklaces and a couple long tassel necklaces, but this Kendra Scott one is the one I reach for the most. It seriously goes with everything! Lilly Pulitzer also has some fun ones that are perfect for spring and summer! If you're looking for something short and sparkly, J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Banana Republic usually have some fun options!
Metallic Shoes: Whether they're sandals, wedges, flats, or heels, I think a pair of fun metallic shoes are the perfect addition to every closet! They pretty much function as a neutral and add a little something to every outfit. I love my gold wedges to dress up more casual dresses, my platinum flats are perfect for casual Friday with a pair of jeans, or for a colorful dress midweek, and my platinum sandals get worn with everything! Jack Rogers are a staple, or course, but these are more budget friendly. I also have these wedges, these flats, and just plain love these.
Little Navy Dress (LND): Navy dresses are totally my new LBD. They can be dressed up with heels or wedges or down with a pair of sandals. They have the same versatility of a LBD, but I feel like the color is a little less harsh, plus it sets you apart from everyone in black. Lilly Pulitzer always has the cutest ones, this was from last year, but they have a very similar one this year. This one is super fun and more budget friendly!
What are some of the items that you think everyone needs in their closets, I'd love to hear in the comments, or by sharing on instagram with the hashtag #The5MustHaves.


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Netease Tech, 5/26/11
A spokesperson for China Unicom (NYSE: CHU; 0762.HK; 600050.SH) said that, with the company's recent release of two new 21 Mbps data cards, China Unicom now has a total of 16 different 3G data cards on offer.
China Unicom currently procures operator-customized 3G data cards from six different manufacturers: Huawei, ZTE (0763.HK; 000063.SZ), Datang Telecom (600198.SH), Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell (ASB), Vtion Technology and Timespower.
Five of the cards are manufactured by Huawei and ZTE and two each from ASB and Vtion, while Datang and Timespower manufacture one card each. Card models include Huawei's E353, E261, E180, E1750 and E1780, ZTE's MF668A, MF631, MF190, MF633 and MF637U, Datang's Aircard951, Vtion's U1916, Timespower's WM3080A-300U and ASB's ASB W720 and WR540.
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