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By Jeff Maki
Founded by vocalist/guitarist Robb Flynn (formerly of thrash metal band Vio-lence) and bassist Adam Duce in 1991, Bay Area thrash metal titans Machine Head will leave behind a surefire legacy as one of the only bands I can recall having two successful eras dominating the metal scene—one from 1994 to 1999 and then again from 2003 to the present day. The Machine Head we all know today—the one that is working on its yet-untitled eighth album—is not the same Machine Head that first broke on the scene. The band started as a formidable street metal act, eventually winning over audiences worldwide with its first two releases, only to ultimately hit a wall with two much-maligned albums, 1999's The Burning Red (I'm sorry, but I think it's damn good) and 2001's Supercharger. After lineup changes and a battle with record labels, they came storming back with a trio of epic thrash metal albums, Through the Ashes of Empires (2003), the now-classic The Blackening (2007) and its most recent studio effort, Unto the Locust (2011). So as we wait for the next album and chapter in Machine Head's long career, let us celebrate the 20th anniversary of its debut album, Burn My Eyes, by telling you the experience I had with the album and how it helped changed the face of metal for the future. (more…)
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REVISITED: Machine Head's 'Burn My Eyes'; 20th anniversary (Aug. 1, 1994)Posted: July 28, 2014 by Jeffrey Maki in Editorials, Revisited
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We look at the best surround sound systems on the market right now for every budget
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But the Primus stove roared so loudly that it was useless to try to talk above it.
Before she left she explained how I was to light the Primus stove.
The sleeping bags, Primus stove, and part of the food were dumped into the trench.
Then Ray went out and soon returned with a sealed tin of oil from the wrecked plane, with which he lit the Primus stove.
Shelves were chipped out at a moment's notice for Primus stove, spirit bottle, matches, kerosene and other oddments.
We pushed on to find a place in which to camp, as there was scarcely safe standing-room for a Primus stove.
A grassy couch would be much pleasanter for him, and there is grass where we left the Primus stove.
It was in this dug-out that Hawk used to cook the most wonderful dishes on a Primus stove.
The supply of kerosene for the Primus stove promised to be ample, for none of it had been lost in the accident.
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HAITI: Political Prisoner and Former Prime Minister Yvon Neptune Released!
Update: July 27th 2006 Neptune Released! Freedom!
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Update: At 2PM Haiti time today, I spoke with Mario Joseph of the Bureau des Avocats Internationaux, who was at the National Penitentiary in Port-au-Prince. Mario said that Mr. Neptune was currently going through the procedures for release from prison, and he expected him to leave within a few minutes. The release is a provisional one, to receive medical treatment. There has been decision yet by the Appeals Court of Gonaives on the appeal of the charges in the La Scieirie case.
Minister of Justice René Magloire recently wrote to Roland Paphius, requesting him to ask the Appeals Court for the humanitarian release. Mr. Paphius (who had recommended that all the charges against Mr. Neptune be dropped in June) did petition the court, and the Court granted the release.
Mr. Neptune's battle for justice is not nearly over. The unjustified charges against him still need to be dismissed definitively. But this is a big victory, because it ensures that Mr. Neptune will receive medical treatment and gives him a chance to restore his health, while removing the risks of prison life.
Credit for this victory goes to, above all, Mr. Neptune, who has fought injustice with a persistent insistence on justice, and responded to outrageous persecution always with dignity and courage. Minister Magloire should be commended on taking a leadership role in this, as should Prosecutor Paphius. Mr. Neptune's supporters in Haiti, especially his family, and Patrick Elie, Ronald St. Jean and Mario Joseph kept the pressure on the Haitian justice system. But credit also goes to all of you who have written, called, faxed and prayed for Mr. Neptune's release over the last 25 months.


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Jackson, Wyo. • The Teton County Historic Preservation Board is working with the town to save a historic cabin — once a home on Town Square — from demolition.
There's a narrow window for success and no room for delay, those close to the project say. A pending land sale due to close on Aug. 26 is conditional on the cabin's removal or destruction by this Friday.
The Mercer family sold an East Broadway property to Chabad-Lubavitch of Wyoming, which plans to build a synagogue there.
The log structure is a landmark among old photos of downtown. It is seen in a color 1948 Life Magazine photo. It sat where the current Eddie Bauer store is on Cache Street. The cabin, some people on horseback and an old Texaco station are the most notable parts of that mostly vanished landscape.


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Incentives, Tax Breaks, Lure Film Industry Away from California
Production companies are moving and leaving California in the dust.
Industry experts say the film industry is slowing leaving California, and mainly Los Angeles to take advantage of incentives, like huge tax breaks, Hollywood has yet to offer.
Tinseltown is losing out to places like New York and Atlanta, and even the adult film industry is leaving due to the voter-backed measure requiring condoms to be used in all locally produced adult films.
The number of film permits in LA's porn industry has dropped from 500 in 2012 to only 24 last year.


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New Boys and Girls Club Director Settling In
A new director is settling in at the Toccoa-Stephens County Boys' and Girls' Club.
Cindy Arnold took over as the director in December, replacing Oliver Dorsey, who resigned in November.
Arnold has worked for Boys' and Girls' Clubs for 20 years, including 10 years at the national office.
Most recently, she worked in Dublin, Georgia, overseeing Boys' and Girls' Clubs in six counties.
She said Toccoa just felt like a good fit for her and she is glad to be here.
"I just felt called to be here," said Arnold. "They were other places that I thought about, but every time it came back to here and I cannot explain it other than I felt I was called to come up here and so that is what we did. I say we, my husband and I, but we applied for it and I do not regret it. I love it."
Arnold said she has the best job in the world because she gets to help children.
She went on to say that the community has been very supportive since her arrival.
Arnold added that she has a wonderful staff at the Boys' and Girls' Club of Toccoa-Stephens County.
"I think this is the best group of staff members I have worked with in my entire career," said Arnold.
Moving forward, Arnold said she has a number of goals for the Boys' and Girls' Club.
"I would like to say that every child we have would go to the next grade on time," said Arnold. "I want to be sure that we offer that academic assistance and we excel in academics. I want to be noted for that. Another goal I have is I would like us to be more involved in STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, the Lego competitions, the robotics. I did that at my last organization and it is amazing what you can do. You can get scholarships for kids. The way these kids think is amazing."
She also said she wants the club to be a center of positive things for children in the community and host more family and community events.


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Inside Lacrosse is kicking off the season by previewing the top 40 teams. Here's Five Things to Know About Siena, ranked No. 38 in the Face-Off Yearbook.
Siena has been a team nipping at the heels of Division I's elite for the last several seasons, thanks largely in part to some outstanding defensive units and one of the college game's top point producers in recent years in Canadian attackman Bryan Neufeld.
But with Neufeld departed upon his graduation, as well as standout goalie Tom Morr, this Siena squad has to replace some key pieces on both ends of the field. The Saints will do so with an eye toward returning to the top of the MAAC — with the taste of last year's 10-9 MAAC title game loss to conference and cross-state foe Canisius fresh in their mouths — and to the NCAA tournament, which Siena reached in both 2009 and 2011.
Head coach John Svec enters his second year at the helm in Loudonville — just outside of Albany — and he's brought on new staff members to assist him in his efforts.
Mark Cometti, a former standout midfielder at West Genesee High School and later at the University at Albany, was brought on as the team's offensive coordinator after spending most of 2011 and then the 2012 spring working with the upstart Division II Saint Rose program in Albany.
Comett, Svec says, brings a lot to the team in terms of experience and an understanding of the game. A member of the Albany staff from 2001 to 2008, Svec coached Cometti when he was a Great Dane.
"I'm really excited about Mark and what he's bringing to this program in terms of knowledge and teaching. He's played and won games at a high level."
Kevin McKeown is also a new addition, coming on board as the Saints' defensive coordinator after spending 2009 to 2012 on the Binghamton staff.
"We're lucky to have a guy with a lot of experience on the defensive end," said Svec, who spent years as a defensive coordinator, and so often finds himself on that end of the field.
A standout netminder for the Bearcats and three-time captain from 2003 to 2006, McKeown's presence and defensive knowledge will allow Svec to step back and focus more on his overall coaching responsibilities, something he said has been an adjustment, but changes that will positively impact the program.
"Kevin's experience is beneficial for us," Svec said. "From a staff standpoint, I couldn't be more excited."
With Neufeld gone, a great deal of the heavy lifting will fall on senior attackman Danny Martinsen, who registered an impressive 33 goals and 29 assists last season. A player that has seemingly flown under the radar while still being one of the most productive in the land, Martinsen is a formidable dodger who has likely benefited from the presence of Neufeld.
But there's no secret that the beginning of Siena's post-Neufeld era will come in the form of Martinsen and what he's able to do as the team's top initiator and most experienced scoring threat.
"Danny has grown considerably as a player and as a young man," Svec said. "He's harder on himself than any coach could ever be. That is a challenge but a good thing. … He's a fierce competitor."
In the fall, Martinsen and other offensive players worked closely with Cometti in what Svec referred to as Siena's "shooting school," heading out to the fields each morning — deep into the fall — shooting buckets and buckets of balls, using shooting targets and focusing on different types of shooting.
Along with Martinsen (a preseason All-Conference choice), Siena will look to junior Colin Clive to develop into a more dynamic player. Having put up 31 goals and 6 assists in 2012, Clive will need to be more involved in setting up plays as much as he will need to be finishing. He returns after competing at the European Lacrosse Championships with the English national team in Amsterdam.
Svec already saw in the fall that Clive is more mature and ready to shoulder greater responsibility and take his game to the next level.
Competition for the third spot was strong in the fall. Redshirt sophomore Rich Hurley, Svec says, could emerge as the third attackman in a unit that he hopes will help this team surprise people with another explosive and potent offense, following up on the nation's fourth most productive in 2012.
"If you look at that attack we had (Neufeld, Martinsen, Clive), those guys did some pretty scary stuff," Svec said. "They had great chemistry. Now, we are starting to see that with this group, and more than just three guys. … We're pretty excited about that."
In looking at the midfield, the Saints expect contributions from senior captain Collin Parkhurst, and also hope to see Conor Prunty — a productive freshman last year with 10 goals and 11 assists — come into his own as the team develops its new identity on offense.
A good portion of Siena's defensive success in 2012 could be attributed to Tom Morr's play in cage. Morr is gone, but don't sleep on what senior defender Brendan Meehan, another preseason All-Conference selection, could do for this unit in 2013.
"I think Meehan is as good as anybody out there," Svec said. "Brendan is one hell of an athlete, and he continues to get better."
A likely candidate for the MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, Meehan will anchor the Saints defense, and he's going to be flanked by a couple additional important players for Siena in Joe Ednie and Erik Casparius.
Ednie and Casparius provide Siena with different skill sets and different strengths, but are additional experienced leaders who can be leaned on and interchanged with Meehan in some situations and depending on matchups.
While the Saints have no question about the abilities and experience of their key returning defenders, which should help the team pick up where it left off in 2012, there's an interesting story in the large pool of goalies — six of them — who are competing to take Morr's spot.
"We made the joke that we have an army of goalies," Svec said. He acknowledged that some might view six goalies as too many for one college roster; but he said what the scenario has produced is a very healthy competition between the players, and it's yielding better candidates for the starting position.
It's unlikely, Svec said, that the team would use a platoon; instead the staff is looking to settle on the strongest player before the start of the season. Helping the situation has been the presence of McKeown and the legacy left by Morr, who mentored two of the top candidates, seniors Nick Capalbo and Matt Sharp.
"In the fall, we came right in and said it, 'we have a goalie battle,'" Svec said.
While there are some big spaces to fill, the Saints can at the very least expect to hold their own at the face-off X, where preseason All-Conference selection Casey Dowd returns after winning 53.8% of the 292 draws he took last season.
A "lax rat" and an intriguing character, the sophomore is considered Siena's "surprise" of 2012 and has improved each week, coaches say. His impact comes by way of what he does both on and off the field.
"It's great that we are keeping face-offs in the game for the sake of a kid like this who's worked so hard to be good at it," Svec said. "He's not the fastest guy; he's something like 5-10, 215 pounds, but he's owned his role and has embraced it from the start. He has a huge impact for us as a personality and a player."
In looking to leverage their success on draws, Svec and McKeown are hoping to groom long poles who can be threats in transition and hopefully even score a few goals — something the team didn't get from any longstick last season.
Getting defeated by Canisius in the MAAC championship game was hard to swallow for the talented 2012 Saints team. That will be used as a powerful motivator this coming spring, as this Siena squad looks to make up for that disappointment.
However, there was another reminder in the fall of how hard the team will have to work to do so: at the Catamount Classic, the Saints were handily beaten by Brown 11-3, and then lost to Sacred Heart 10-8.
"When you get whooped up on in fall scrimmages, that refocuses you," Svec said. "As a coach, you never want to lose a battle, whether it's checkers or a fall scrimmage. From that last individual interviews we had last spring right up to our discussions with each player at the end of the fall, there wasn't one guy who hasn't brought up that game (against Canisius). … "That's important. You'll see it at practice: who really remembers it and who worked hard because of that feeling."
His 115 points over the last two seasons tell the truth: Martinsen is a dangerous player who has produced points consistently and in important games. With no Bryan Neufeld on this roster, there will be no mystery about the Saints' go-to player on offense. Looking at what he's been able to do in his career so far, and given the cast he'll have around him, it's a safe bet that Martinsen will be the Saints most productive attackman in 2013. As a senior, he's being asked to do big things for this team.
A player who was looked at by some higher-profile lacrosse schools, Siena has a tremendous young player in Conor Prunty, an All-American out of the Hudson Valley in his last high school run. Prunty could very well be the player to fill the void left by the outstanding Chris Roth. His 21 points as a freshman midfielder bode well for his sophomore campaign and the Saints' greater efforts.
2012 Record: 11-5
2012 Conference: 6-0
GPG (Rank): 12.38 (4)
GAA (Rank): 9.25 (25)


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Yves Saint Laurent: Creating Power in Style for the Modern Woman
Julia Geist, Docent Lecturer, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
In the 1960s, master couturier and fashion pioneer Saint Laurent radically changed the way women dressed. His pantsuits and tuxedos – traditional symbols of male power – conveyed elegance and chic. This illustrated lecture is a retrospective of his imaginative and sexy designs through 40 years.
MLF: International RelationsLocation: SF Club OfficeTime: 5:30 p.m. Read more »
The Origins of the Education of Women
Patricia Lundberg, Professor Emerita of English Language and Literature and Women's Studies, Indiana University Northwest
Monday Night Philosophy peers back in history, where not that many men were educated, and almost no women. How was that stifling cultural ideal challenged and changed, so that the ascent of woman could get started? Read more »
The Psychology of Building a Bulletproof Personal Finance System
Ramit Sethi, Author, I Will Teach You to Be RichCathy Curtis, CFP, Curtis Financial Planning
Personal finance has traditionally been about "no": No, you can't buy that latte. No, forget those jeans. Read more »


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Celebration Interest Meeting
When Sunday August 31, 2014 @ 9:00 PM (1032 days ago)
Where Martin Chapel, Seminary Building
Duration 1 hour
Celebration is a student-led song, prayer and praise worship service held Sunday evenings, 9-10 p.m. in Martin Chapel of the seminary building. The gathering this evening is a meeting for people interested in helping with Celebration in one of these ways:
Worship Team
Prayer Team
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Intended Audience General Public
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This used to be one of my favorite holidays, because I love fireworks, but since I've got dogs now it has moved down on my list a bit.
This is just a warning to dog owners to watch your dog if you are going to be around anywhere that fireworks will be present. The last thing you need to do is make your puppy gunshy because of a careless night of fireworks.
Both of my dog's are not the least bit gunshy, but I don't take any chances with fireworks, because that is a ton of sqealing, exploding, and other such stuff that doesn't sound quite like a 12 gauge. I put mine in a crate and turn a radio up really loud so it drowns out the sound. This worked last year, so this is what I'll be doing again this year.
I thought about this last night because some kids were already shooting them off on my street. Have a good fourth and remember what it's really about.


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Posted by Peter Wannemacher on March 27, 2013
Mobile has gotten a lot of attention at banks recently. In fact, other teams in a firm's organization are starting to feel like Jan Brady, the voices in their heads chanting "Mobile Mobile Mobile!"
But there's good reason for the increased focus on mobile banking efforts: mobile is the most important strategic change in retail banking in over a decade. It is shifting your customers' behavior, raising customers' expectations, and opening up new opportunities for banks, their competitors, and new disruptors.
So how can strategists at banks assess the current and future state of the mobile banking market? How can they plan their own mobile banking roadmap? What do they need to successfully execute these plans? And how will they continue to improve and enhance their mobile offerings going forward?
Forrester's new Mobile Banking Strategy Playbook seeks to answer all of these questions, drawing on mountains of research and deep dives into data in order to give eBusiness teams at banks a complete framework for building and maintaining a world-class mobile banking strategy. The playbook will include 12 chapters (plus an Executive Summary) that cover different aspects of mobile banking – and many of those chapters are already live. These chapters outline how to develop a successful mobile banking strategy. Specifically, we recommend that mobile strategists at banks:
Posted by Liz Herbert on March 22, 2013
Leading-edge executives at organizations drive growth, innovate, and disrupt industries through emerging technologies: social, mobile, cloud, analytics, sensors, GIS and others. 85% of executives in a recent survey shared that "the need to drive innovation and growth" would have a moderate or high impact on IT services spending. But, today's technology buyers face a fragmented, fast-moving landscape of niche technology and services providers in newer spaces (social, mobile, cloud) as well as new offerings from their largest global partners.
Often the leading- and bleeding-edge disruption comes from business stakeholders, rather than IT or sourcing executives; sourcing executives struggle to keep up with the fast pace of change that business demands. Our research shows that this fragmented, divisional, silo approach to buying (often under the radar screen) can create risk and go against enterprise IT strategy decisions.
To help their organizations navigate through these emerging options, we have identified three key principles of IT sourcing strategy:
Posted by Charles Golvin on March 14, 2013
At Samsung's New York City launch event for its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S 4, the company continued the "thumb in Apple's eye" approach that has characterized its marketing campaigns of the past six months. Apparently using the same time machine that every other smartphone and tablet OEM employs to transport us back to the PC market of the late 1990s, Samsung revealed to attendees (and gobs of live blog observers) the usual deluge of tech specs that — for some unfathomable reason — populate the initial paragraphs of every device review: 8 core processor, 13 megapixel camera, 5 inch AMOLED display…
BO-RING! Every Android phone and tablet maker touts these specs because CPUs, image sensors, and displays are the rapidly evolving technology waves that they ride and where most of their evolution resides. To be fair, Apple too is quick with its own spec comparisons, but because Cupertino controls the entire platform from hardware to OS to APIs to cloud and other services, they have a much greater playing field on which to innovate.
With Samsung staking out its ground as Apple's foremost competitor, the Galaxy S 4 and its launch event reveal several insights into the state of this competition today:
Posted by Boris Evelson on March 5, 2013
Mobile BI and cloud BI are among the top trends that we track in the industry. Our upcoming Enterprise BI Platforms Wave™ will dedicate a significant portion of vendor evaluation on these two capabilities. These capabilities are far from yes/no checkmarks. Just asking vague questions like "Can you deliver your BI functionality on mobile devices?" and "Is your BI platform available in the cloud as software-as-a-service?" will lead to incomplete vendor answers, which in turn may lead you to make the wrong vendor selections. Instead, we plan to evaluate these two critical BI platform capabilities along the following parameters:
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Posted by Manish Bahl on March 4, 2013
On February 28, 2013, India (as part of its 2013-2014 budget) announced that it would increase the excise duty on mobile phones costing more than $36 to 6%, up from the current level of 1%. Forrester believes that this increase will not affect the mobile industry in India very much because:


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Is Running Safe for Kids
It's family run night at the freehold New Jersey running club, where kids, two and older are racing with their parents.  Â
"Running is fun, running is for a lifetime, running is healthy," said Isabel Keeley, Director of New Jersey Running Club. Â
As childhood obesity rates rise, parents are looking for ways to keep their little ones active. Like running, a sport that used to be reserved for teens and older - but as the numbers of young runners grow so do the injuries.
Jenny Westerhoff began running in her early tweens, eventually joining her high school cross country team. That's when the pain started. Â
"After awhile, I could feel it in my knee cap, and I would always want to stop," said Jenny.   Â
The American College of Sports Medicine finds young female cross country runners have the highest rates of injuries, even over high school football players. That's because teenagers are still growing and prone to injury.  Â
"I see it in young girls that are in their puberty phase, that are starting to develop hips, have anatomic changes which can predispose them to having knee pain," said Dr. Wiemi Douoguih from Washington Hospital Center.
The same applies to little kids. Doctors warn that starting a child runner, too early can create shin splints, muscle pulls and tendonitis. They recommend no child run a race until they're in kindergarten. Â
"There are a lot of activities that involve running, that are not just running that may be more fun for the kids," said Dr. Douoguih Â
Llike soccer or basketball, the best way to avoid injuries is to make sure your child has the proper pair of shoes and consider getting a coach. Proper form is essential for keeping young runners injury-free. Â
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When Hunny, a frisky Jack Russell Terrier, had her first exam at Wignall Animal Hospital this year, her mom, Alleah, was concerned about her bad breath. During her examination, Dr. Leigh DeMarco discovered part of the source: a cracked and infected tooth. Her "dental grade" was a score of "4". Scores range from 1-4 and the higher the score, the more advanced the dental disease. At least one tooth definitely needed to be extracted, but dental x-rays would tell the whole story about the rest of Hunny's teeth.
Once she knew the reason, Hunny's mom realized that Hunny's recent whining and depressed, out of sorts behavior might be caused by dental pain. Hunny just had not seemed like herself lately. After her tooth was extracted under anesthesia, Hunny had an extensive dental cleaning, polishing and teeth sealing. She rested for a few days, then bounced back, playing more than ever! She was back to her old self again. Advice from Hunny's mom about teeth care: Stay on top of it now!
Toby is senior domestic short haired cat who recently had a dental cleaning after his mom, Melanie, thought he was acting a little out of sorts from a skin irritation. When Dr. Leanza examined him, she found that Toby not only had skin issues, she also suspected that he had a resorptive lesion on a tooth. A resorptive lesion is one of the main reasons for cat tooth loss, gingivitis (gum disease) and chronic mouth pain. Veterinary dentists believe that even the smallest resorptive lesion causes pain! Dr. Leanza recommended the only effective treatment: full mouth xrays, a thorough dental cleaning and likely extraction of any diseased teeth. Toby rested the day after his dentistry and then bounced right back. He can eat dry food again and his mom now thinks he was in pain prior to his dental procedure. Her advice to other pet parents: "Definitely do it once a year and prevent extractions!"
Penny, a cute 3 year old miniature Doberman Pinscher, had her teeth cleaned this year after Dr. Detelich recommended the cleaning at Penny's annual examination. Dr. D made the recommendation because she could see plaque built up on Penny's teeth and she gave Penny a Dental Grade of "2″. A Grade 2 means that there are early signs of dental and gum disease and a cleaning is needed to bring the teeth and gums back to healthy condition. Fortunately for Penny, Dr. D. took a set of full mouth x-rays which revealed extensive bone loss for 7 of Penny's teeth! This was serious and could not be seen without the x-rays. These teeth were extracted and the remaining teeth were scaled, cleaned, polished and sealed with Oravet®. Penny sailed through her next few days, wanted to eat hard crunchy food and Penny's mom, Linda, couldn't wait to get started with daily tooth brushing! Linda's advice to other pet parents: "I recommend you brush their teeth every day to prevent the need for extensive cleanings and pets can actually enjoy brushings at home!"
Cookie is an 11 year old beagle whose mom, Nancy, was very concerned about Cookie's teeth when Cookie had her annual examination this year with Dr. Leanza. Nancy reported that she thought Cookie's teeth looked terrible, she had bad breath and she even thought she could see a crack in a tooth. Cookie's Dental Grade was "4″, which is the most advanced level of suspected dental disease. Cookie's mom wanted to have Cookie's teeth cleaned and get to the bottom of the bad breath and cracked tooth. Cookie is considered a "Geriatric" pet, because she is over 10 years old. We took special care to perform specific blood and urine tests as part of her regular annual examination to ensure that Cookie was a good candidate for a dental cleaning. Her test results were great and she came through her dental cleaning like a champ! She had some teeth extracted, an extensive scaling, cleaning and polishing; as well as tooth sealant to protect her teeth. Cookie's mom said afterwards, "It was worth it!"
Hannah's mom, Bendy, thought Hannah was due for a dental cleaning based on the smell of Hannah's breath! She also noticed that Hannah was not eating as well. Both of these—bad breath and decreased appetite—can be symptoms of illness. In Hannah's case the cause was Grade III Dental Disease. Hannah is an adorable, black, 13 year old Dachshund. Because Hannah is a Geriatric Pet, we took all the proper precautions by running Senior Blood Tests and a Urinalysis, which we call a "Senior Screen". The tests give us a good overall picture of Hannah's health and her capacity to handle anesthesia. She passed! Her dental cleaning went smoothly; we extracted 4 diseased teeth, cleaned, polished and sealed her teeth. At her post-dental checkup, Dr. DeMarco gave Hannah's teeth a Grade I, the best possible score! How did Hannah change after having her painful teeth extracted? Bendy reported, "The next day Hannah was hunting for food, playing with her toys more and eating better!" Bendy's advice for other pet parents: "Dental care makes the dogs like puppies again! Playful and happy!"
Big Boy is a handsome 4 year old, grey and white tiger cat whose veterinarian, Dr. Detelich, recommended a dental cleaning. At his last physical examination, Big Boy's Dental Grade was Grade II by Dr. Detelich. Grade II dental health means that there are early, reversible signs of dental disease and a cleaning and polishing are required to start treatment. The only thing Big Boy's mom, Carol, had noticed was that Big Boy had been dropping pieces of dry food out of his mouth at mealtime. Other than that, she had not noticed anything else warning her that Big Boy had early dental disease, which left untreated, would become serious and painful. How did Big Boy respond to his clean, healthier teeth after his cleaning? Mom Carol said, "He was super cat! Extra playful with his companion cat; very snuggly and "purr-ful" with his "person!" She also noticed that he was no longer dropping food around his bowl which meant neater meal times and no more worry. Carol's advice for other cat moms and dads? "Dental cleanings are important! Dental problems don't just impact the mouth, but the entire wellbeing of your pet. Happy pets=happy owners!"
Lucy Fisher is a 7 year old Dilute Calico cat who recently had a dental cleaning. How did Lucy's mom know a cleaning was needed? She noticed that Lucy was not playing as much and eating less, therefore she wondered if she was in pain and sick. Dr. Pikulik's exam confirmed the source of discomfort was Lucy's teeth and gums and she discussed the severe gingivitis and dental disease (infected tooth) with her mom during Lucy's annual Senior Physical Exam. Lucy's Dental Grade was Grade IV, the most advanced dental disease. After undergoing pre-anesthetic blood tests to ensure that Lucy could safety have anesthesia during her dental cleaning, Lucy came through her cleaning with flying colors. She had full mouth xrays before her cleaning, several teeth extracted, a complete scaling, cleaning and polishing. How did Lucy change after her dentistry? She was eating much better, which made Lucy's mom feel she had done the right thing to get the dentistry done. What would Lucy's mom tell other pet parents: "Get teeth cleaned! It's important to your pet's overall health!"
Willow is a spry 8 year old Collie Mix who has had her teeth cleaned every year since she was 3 years old! Her Dental Grade at age 8 was Grade II! Outstanding for an 8 year old. Because she is a Senior Pet, she had her Annual Senior Physical Examination, as well as pre-anesthetic blood tests to ensure she was a suitable candidate for anesthesia. Her mom wondered if Willow needed her teeth cleaned this year because she had bad breath, an indicator of illness or dental disease. After examining Willow's teeth, Dr. Pikulik explained that Willow was probably in some discomfort and a dental cleaning was recommended. She passed both her pre-dentistry tests and her dental cleaning with flying colors. How was Willow after her cleaning? Great! She was more active, playing more and even barked less often, all signs to her mom that Willow felt great! Advice to other pet parents? "If you feel your pet needs it, do it! It's worth it and I would do it again!
Phoenix is a 7 year old Tabby who loves to eat! In fact, all 4 of the cats in the house eat in separate rooms because otherwise, the slower eaters would not stand a chance of getting a good meal. So, when Phoenix's mom noticed she took 20-30 minutes to finish a meal recently, she really took notice. This continued for a week, every day, every meal. Mom was worried and wondered if Phoenix had a tooth issue, even though her teeth were beautifully white and looked healthy. When Dr. Laura Leanza examined Phoenix, she found 1 tooth with a resorptive lesion, which needed to be extracted. When Phoenix was X-rayed, Dr. Leanza found another tooth with a resorptive lesion that needed to be extracted. Mom's advice to other pet owners: "Trust your judgment. If something seems to be wrong with your pet, have him/her checked out by your vet. I would highly recommend dental cleanings and X-rays because without the X-rays, one of Phoenix's problem teeth would not have been found! She bounced right back after the procedure, ate well the same day and returned to her regular food within 1 week!"
Maxwell is a spunky 5 year old Shih Tzu for whom a dental cleaning was recommended early in 2011. Maxwell's dental score had gone from Grade I to Grade II over the course of a year. His mom became concerned because the doctor could see that dental disease had begun. She wanted Max to be healthy and hadn't realized that dental disease, even in a younger dog like Max, could effect his overall health. Her recommendations to other pet parents:" It is important to have good dental hygiene and cleaning so get your pets' teeth cleaned like I did. I want my Maxwell to be healthy!"


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The Hand that Rocks
On this edition of All Ears, Terrance McKnight considers the fact that sometimes it takes a tragedy in our lives to accept a helping hand. No man nor woman is an island. We're all interconnected.
This episode begins with music by Erik Satie. Satie empathized with the underprivileged. His Mass for the Poor for organ was written years after his own financial meltdown. Several of his musical friends came to his aid, namely Claude Debussy, who orchestrated his music so that the composer could make money and gain notoriety.
Other pieces on the program include pianist Frank Glazer performing Satie's Gothic Dances. As a natural helper, Glazer has come to his own friends' aid by offering invaluable words of advise and encouragement in their music making. The episode ends with David Lang's For Love is Strong.
Danses gothiques (Gothic Dances)
Erik Satie
Frank Glazer
Jules Massenet
Lauran Korcia, violin
Jean-Louis Aubert, vocalist
Michael Wedeberg, piano
Preludes: Book I: La cathedrale engoultie (The Sunken Cathedral)
Claude Debussy
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Wolfgang Sawallisch, conductor
3 x 3, no. 1
Gianocarlo Vulcano
Giancarlo Vulcano, guitar
Yvonne Trexler, piano
Romulo Benavides, violin
Enid Blout, clarinet
String Poetic
Jennifer Higdon
Jennifer Koh, violin
Reiko Uchida, piano
For Love is Strong
David Lang
Theatre of Voices/ Ars Nova Copenhagen
Paul Hillier, director


text: Click here to continue 1 / 24 Casting Game and Sound Fishing Kit Pure Fishing's newest offering for youngsters is a game and fishing kit that will ensure they have a good time even if the bass don't cooperate. 2 / 24 Yum Pumpkin'Ed The "'Ed" in Pumpkin'Ed is for Edwin Evers, who created the bait. Evers wanted a jighead that stands up the biggest worms. Weights range from 3-16- to 5/8-ounce and the hooks range from 3/0 to 6/0. The worm shown is Edwin's 11-inch MightEE Worm. 3 / 24 McCoy: Rattle Pod This pod slides on and around the shank of a hook and securely holds a rattle. 4 / 24 Damiki: D-Hold hook This weighted hook grabs swimbait, worms or jerkbaits and doesn't let go of them. Two weights and four sizes are available. 5 / 24 Damiki: Mausrin jig This loose jighead is ideal for imparting action to worms. Three sizes/weights are available (1/8-, 1/4-, and 1/2-ounce) as swell as green, brown and black. 6 / 24 Rocky Brook: Sinkers These sinkers are made of limestone, which has no ill effects on the environment. They're lighter than lead, and the unique shapes offer a shimmying action on the fall. Plus, they're snag resistant. 7 / 24 Zappu: Tinsel Hook This hook is super sticky sharp and decorated to add flash and appeal to any worm, rig or bait. It's ideal as a trailer hook for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and Chattetbaits. 8 / 24 Zappu: Shooting Star The Shooting Star is designed to give extra flash and action to any soft plastic, like the Optimum Double Diamond swimbait shown here. Colors that are available are pearl, brown and chartreuse. 9 / 24 Logic Lures: Wiggly Jiggly With the Wiggly Jiggly, however, the entire bait has action thanks to a hinge that allows the hook to swing freely from the weight. 10 / 24 Mustad:KVD Grip Pin Hook Mustad's answer to this nagging problem is a KVD-designed hook with a built-in barb that's burly enough to keep the thickest plastics from slipping or sliding, whether you're twitching soft jerkbaits, pitching a tube or punching a creature bait into hydrilla. The extra-wide-bend hooks are available in sizes from 2/0 to 6/0. 11 / 24 Plano: Hydro-Flo StowAway Incorporating hundreds of small, strategically placed holes on the top and bottom, Hydro-Flo StowAway boxes are breathable so stored lures can dry naturally, minimizing the chances of hooks rusting. They're available in standard and deep versions of the 3700 utility boxes and a standard 3600 box. 12 / 24 Plano: Hydro-Flo Tackle Bag Part of Plano's Guide Series, the Hydro-Flo Tackle Bag features a clever system that allows water to flow right through the back instead of collecting and damaging contents. The base is impact resistant with non-skid rubber to keep the bag from sliding around the boat. The 4674 model includes five 3700 StowAway utility boxes and two 3600-size boxes, as well as various side pockets and pouches. 13 / 24 Gamakatsu: Jig Head Wacky Gamakatsu enters the market for wacky jig heads with a model featuring a nickel/titanium weed guard, recessed hook eye, and specially-designed hook. It's available in black or green pumpkin and in sizes ranging from 1/16 to 3/16 ounce on a 1/0 hook. 14 / 24 Gamakatsu: Weedless Split Shot/Drop Shot Hook A wide gap hook is paired with a hand-tied weed guard in Gamakatsu's new Weedless Split Shot/Drop Shot hook. It comes in sizes 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0 and 3/0. 15 / 24 Gamakatsu: Stand-Up Allen Head Gamakatsu's new stand-up jig head is designed for rock or hard bottom fishing. A keeper pin in the head of the bait allows for easy self-weedless rigging without tearing up soft plastics. The jig heads come in black or green pumpkin on a 3/0 hook and in weights ranging from 1/8- to 5/16-ounce. 16 / 24 Gamakatsu: Super Heavy Cover/Mini Heavy Cover Worm Hooks Gamakatsu calls this worm hook "indestructible." They feature welded eyes and extra heavy duty cold-forged hook wire that will not flex. They're designed for flipping into heavy cover or through dense mats and come in sizes ranging from 1 to 5/0. 17 / 24 Luck "E" Strike: Scrounger Jig Remember bucktail? The folks at Luck "E" Strike certainly do, and they're offering it on their new Scrounger Jig. Smallmouthand largemouth will go for this traditional jig material featuring a new side-to-side swimming action. 18 / 24 Luck "E" Strike: Wacky Jig Head With its 90-degree angle hook eye and stick weedguard, the Luck "E" Strike Wacky Jig Head will be a popular choice for fishing soft plastics wacky style on a weighted hook. 19 / 24 VMC: Spinshot Just tie your main line to one end and your leader and sinker to the other, and you're in business. 20 / 24 Eagle Claw: Marabou jigs Eagle Claw has expanded its line of Marabou jigs with more colors, allowing anglers to mix-and-match for their lake. 21 / 24 Eagle Claw: Insider tube jigs This jig is designed to fit snugly inside soft plastic tubes. The exposed hook gives the bait a spiraling fall and deadly hook strength and sharpness. 22 / 24 Eagle Claw: Bucktail jigs Eagle Claw is also rolling out a new line of bucktail jigs. These jigs are tied on premium Eagle Claw jig hooks which are designed to retain their sharpness. There are 30 color combinations offering something for most every angler's water. 23 / 24 TroKar: Treble Trebles just got a little more sticky with TroKar's Treble, the TK300. Available in sizes 2,3,4,5 and 6, the TK300s have wide gaps and are finished with black chrome for strength and corrosion resistance. 24 / 24 Lazer TroKar: Tkminielites TroKar has gotten input from Elite Series pro about what sort of hooks go best together and come up with the Tkminielites, three packages of hooks that come in a reusable box. The Tkminielite1 comes with Carolina rig, Texas rig, and pitching and flipping hooks, the Tkminielite2 comes with several sizes of TroKar's most popular flipping and pitching hooks, and the Tkminielite3 comes with different sizes of the most popular Texas and Carolina rig hooks.


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A protein in influenza virus that helps it multiply also damages lung epithelial cells, causing fluid buildup in the lungs, according to new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Southern Research Institute. Publishing online the week of July 13 in the journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, the researchers say the findings give new insight into how flu attacks the lungs and provides targets for new treatments.
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With his fate still in the balance following the last complaint London's mayor may now face a second investigation centred on a complaint from a rightwing pressure group, Liberty and Law, which claims his comments breached the board's code of conduct.
Yesterday the leader of London's Tories, Bob Neill, wrote to Tony Blair calling on the prime minister to bring his Labour mayor back into line. Mr Neill said: "On the one hand we have the prime minister in Australia attacking anti-Americanism and at the same time the mayor of London, which has more US visitors than anywhere else in the country, is insulting the ambassador and embarrassing the capital." There were also calls for term limits. London mayors can serve as many terms as they desire, so long as they are re-elected every four years. Mike Tuffrey, a Lib Dem on the London assembly, said: "This has gone beyond the point where we are just calling for the mayor to put a sock in it. What we need is term limits. Clearly he is making a habit of being abusive." Mr Livingstone made his comment about the ambassador, Robert Tuttle, while criticising the US embassy's decision not to make its diplomats pay the congestion charge.
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Tire age could be putting drivers at risk on the road
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The age of your tires could be putting you at risk, according to experts.
According to the Department of Transportation, it's safest to drive on tires that are no more than six years old.
"It could blow out, you can risk an accident, obviously loss of control," Vince White, of Tire World in Colorado Springs said.
The DOT number on the side of the tire indicates their age. Consumers should look at the last four numbers following the letters DOT. The first two of those four numbers indicate the week, and the latter two indicate the year the tire was made. That number should indicate an age of no more than six years, regardless of the date purchased or how often the consumer drives on them.
"The tire's made of rubber. It's the main compound. It's going to dry, it's going to get brittle, it's going to get hard,," White said. "Just think of it as a piece of fruit. You leave it on the counter top, just because you don't eat it, it (still) goes bad. Tires are the same way."
In an ABC News investigation, Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross discovered dozens of tire shops are selling tires that are older than six years.
"We also found tires that were eight, 10, 12 years old for sale at tire stores, with no sense on the part of the clerks or the mechanics that there was any possible problem with the tires." he said.
But at Tire World, White said there are no tires older than six, maybe even three years. He said that's likely the case at most big chain tire stores. Regardless of where you're buying tires from,you should check their age.
"All tire purchases should have DOT numbers written on your receipt," he said. "So you'll as soon as you buy the tires."
He said it's a federal offense if a shop refuses to give out that information.


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Home > News & Events > News > Press Releases > Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development Honors American Indian Tribal Government
TULSA, OKLA., Nov. 2 — Fourteen American Indian tribal government initiatives were honored last night by Harvard's Honoring Contributions in the Governance of American Indian Nations (Honoring Nations) awards program. Seven programs received a $10,000 award and seven received a $2,000 award in recognition of their achievements. Hundreds of guests attended the event held in conjunction with the 62nd Annual Session of the National Congress of American Indians
"These honorees inspire us all. But even more, they plant seeds that provide for our future generations," said Chief Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Onondaga Indian Nation in central New York and chairman of the Honoring Nations Advisory Board. The Honoring Nations program identifies, celebrates, and shares exemplary tribal government programs among the 562 Indian nations in the United States.
This is Honoring Nations' fifth year of awards. Since the program's inception in 1998, more than one-quarter of the tribes in the United States have applied for an award and 78 tribal government initiatives have been honored. "These success stories are uplifting—especially because they are fueling replication in Indian Country," noted Amy Besaw, director of the program.
The seven "High Honors" and seven "Honors" recipients were selected from a pool of applications representing 41 tribes and seven inter-tribal collaborations. At each stage of the selection process applications are judged on the criteria of effectiveness, significance, transferability, creativity, and sustainability. In addition to the awards, the Harvard Project prepares reports, case studies, and instructional materials based on the honorees' successes.
Based at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, Honoring Nations is administered by the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development. The Harvard Project's goal is to understand the conditions under which self-determined social and economic development is achieved among American Indian nations. Honoring Nations is funded by the Ford Foundation, which also sponsors similar governmental best practices programs in Brazil, Chile, China, East Africa, Mexico, the Philippines, Peru, South Africa, and the United States. For more information about Honoring Nations, visit the Harvard Project website or call 617-495-1480.
2005 Honoring Nations "High Honors" and "Honors" Award Recipients
(* denotes "High Honors" recipient).
*Akwesasne Freedom School Akwesasne Mohawk Nation—Rooseveltown, N.Y
Cherokee Language Revitalization Project Cherokee Nation—Tahlequah, Okla.
Choctaw Tribal Court System Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians—Choctaw, Miss.
*Flandreau Police Department Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe—Flandreau, S.D.
The Hopi Land Team The Hopi Tribe—Kykotsmovi, Ariz.
Miccosukee Tribe Section 404 Permitting Program Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida—Miami, Fla.
Migizi Business Camp Little River Band of Ottawa Indians—Manistee, Mich.
Navajo Nation Sales Tax The Navajo Nation—Window Rock, Ariz.
ONABEN's Innovative Models for Enterprise Development ONABEN, a collaboration of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, and Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation—Tigard, Ore.
*Oneida Nation Farms Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin—Seymour, Wis.
*Professional Empowerment Program Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate—Sisseton, S.D.
*Siyeh Corporation Blackfeet Nation—Browning, Mont.
*Tribal Monitors Program Standing Rock Sioux Tribe—Fort Yates, N.D.
*Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council Koyukon and Gwich'in Athabaskan, Yupik, and Tlingit—Fairbanks, Alaska


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Last week the crew from our sister site Phandroid attended CES to see all the great things announced in the realm of consumer electronics. While taking a break from taking in everything mobile and Android related, the guys had a chance to stop by the Sony booth and check out PlayStation Now, which was demoed for both Bravia TVs and the PS Vita.
The experience between the two seems to be marginally different, with better performance on the PS Vita than the Bravia TV. If you're interested in checking out some first-hand footage of Sony's new service, definitely watch the video.
Sony's recently released sign up page may be a beta invitation in the future, though Sony hasn't explicitly stated that since launching the page. If you're interested in more information about PlayStation Now regardless, you should probably hit the link and sign up.
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Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
when a settlement is agreed to how long do the doctors and others have to file leans aginst the settlement and can some other party hold up payment to me
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If you have a personal injury case, your doctors do not have to "file" any liens. They most likely have a lien that you signed for at the time that you obtained treatment. Your attorney will most likely try to negotiate with the doctors to reduce or lower their liens. Any other parties that have provided service to you in pursuit of your personal injury lawsuit, in exchange for a lien on your recovery, can delay the final payment to you.


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Casting Crowns to Headline Spirit Fest at Whataburger Field08/23/2013 11:47 AM ET
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CORPUS CHRISTI - SPIRIT FEST, the largest family friendly festival in the Coastal Bend, is back for its second year in Corpus Christi on Friday, November 1st, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. at Concrete Street. Featuring three-time Grammy award winning artists Casting Crowns along with Tenth Avenue North, Brandon Heath, Mandisa and more! SPIRIT FEST Corpus Christi 2013 will showcase a full afternoon and evening of music on two stages and activities geared toward the whole family. SPIRIT FEST is offering a day full of Fun, Family, Faith & Freedom.
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- Family Fun Zone - rides , carnival games and lots of free family activities.
- Local performers - enter your local band for a chance to play on the Spirit Showcase Stage.
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Nope Gravity requires I wear a belt
This is a discussion on Anyone use a clip IWB holster WITHOUT a belt? within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I would never do this on a regular basis, but suppose you want to occasionally "slap the gun on" just to take a walk or ...
I would never do this on a regular basis, but suppose you want to occasionally "slap the gun on" just to take a walk or something? I'm talking about walking around with it for maybe an hour or less and you don't want to fool with a belt. I'm also talking strictly about the clip type, not one with belt loops. Just snap it over the side of the pants and go.
Anyone do this?
"I practice the ancient art of Klik Pao."
Nope Gravity requires I wear a belt
"Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country,"
--Mayor Marion Barry, Washington , DC .
It wouldn't be my first choice (obviously) but I could do it if I carried something lighter than what I have now (G30).
Fortunately, I've gotten used to wearing a belt and putting on my gun is part of my morning routine, just like making sure I've got my cell phone and wallet.
"The flock sleep peaceably in their pasture at night because Sheepdogs stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
I do this with a Glock 30 in an MTAC holster while wearing cargo shorts or board shorts. I do have the C clips on the MTAC.
It would probably depend on your normal fit in your clothes though as well as what type of clothing (shorts/jeans etc.) you were wearing. The board shorts and the cargo shorts both have a waistband that doesn't stretch so the retention and stability are good. I'm sure you would have a different experience in sweats or even a loose fitting pair of jeans.
I wear an IWB clip holster without a belt probably more often then I should. Gravity does get in the way if the pants are too loose, but if the pants (preferably jeans on my part) are tight enough, I have had no real problem. I use a Don Hume IWB with a clip for both of my 1911's and also on the rare occassion that I carry a Beretta 92. The Don Hume holster almost takes an act of God to come loose ( a good thing)and my 1911's and/or the Beretta fit real well inside a pair of Wranglers.
I do on occasion with my j frame, usually if I am running to the store or other quick trip away from the house.
I have a cheap clip-type IWB holster that was laying in a drawer. It's made of "glove leather" so it's not too sturdy. But just as an experiment, I tried this with cargo pants the other night and it fit perfectly. That's why I brought it up. I couldn't imagine really needing a belt with something like this. In some really flimsy shorts, yes, a belt would be needed, but if the pants are pretty sturdy I don't see it.
"I practice the ancient art of Klik Pao."
I do all the time. See nothing wrong with it. If you pants fit the added width of the holster keeps it secure. I carry my P32 and Rami this way amost of the time. Not fond of belts.
I often carry a P3AT this way, using a light pigskin holster with a secure metal clip IWB. Since I wear regular-cut jeans there is never a 'gravity' problem.
I do this all the time with either a P40 or a sw99c. IWB appendix. I do it because it is easy, dependable, and very concealed.
I have done this with a Fist #41 and my KelTec P-380...very secure.
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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I have worn my IWB Tuck-able with my Taurus PT111 Mil Pro 9mm , Buuuut I wear Old-man suspenders . LOL
Well, it looks like I may already have this matter licked. I had a Comp-Tac Infidel laying in a drawer and had almost completely forgotten about it since getting the Crossbreed SuperTuck. In case you don't know, the Infidel is all Kydex. Yes, I prefer leather but this works fine for my purposes.
So I decided to try an experiment. I took the XD 45 Compact (unloaded and cleared), tucked it in and tried a test draw. The holster came right out with it.
So I tightened the screws that hold the clip so it could grip the pants tighter, then slightly loosened the screws that control gun retention. Voila! Beltless IWB! The tension of the pants' waistline holds it all together solidly, and the extra tightness on the clip keeps the holster intact on the draw.
Next I tried it with the magazine loaded but nothing chambered. Same result.
Granted, this wouldn't be how I would walk around all day but it looks like a nice "slap on and go" option.
Either way, I'm happy.
EDIT: And for those deeply concerned, no, I won't be trying this with the GP100!
"I practice the ancient art of Klik Pao."
I can't keep empty pants up without a belt, much less all the crap I carry.
The preceding post may contain sarcasm; it's just better that way. However, it is still intended with construction and with the Love of my L-rd Y'shua.
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, World Drifter
I do this sometimes too. Can't do it with all my guns but I do it with a couple of them.
NRA, GOA, GRNC member
"Both the oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of arms."
- Aristotle


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The holiday season sends iOS Developers scrambling each year in order to finish up their apps for submission before Apple stops accepting new submissions for the year. However, over the last three years, its become obvious that during this time, app developers experience much higher sales. This could be due to one of two things, either people are downloading more of … Read More
iPhone 5 Completely Redesigned Hardware Launch in Fall 2012?
On Tuesday, a report from BGR suggested that Apple is planning to launch a completely redesigned iPhone 5 in the fall of next year. With Apple's trend of releasing iPhones dubbed with 'S' followed by a redesign, it is very likely that Apple will redesign the back of the iPhone 5 with an all aluminum back, getting rid of Apple's … Read More
iPad 3 "Home Button" Parts Circulating In China? (Photo)
Rumors of Apple's iPad 3 have been swirling for quite some time now, from speculations on design, camera improvements, and performance boosts from an A6 chip. However, on Monday, an image published by 9to5Mac showed what was claimed to be two iPad home buttons. One was that of the current iPad 2, and the other was claimed to be that … Read More
Steve Jobs to Receive Grammy Award for Revolutionizing Music Industry
Steve Jobs introduced the iPod in 2001, in front a small audience, followed by a major announcement of iTunes, which lead to one of the greatest music revolutions in history. iTunes, paired with millions of iPods, iPhones, and iPads, transformed the distribution, consumption, and creation of music around the world, and made material music such as CD's almost obsolete. After … Read More
iPad 3 to be unveiled on Steve Jobs' Birthday, February 24th?
On Friday, FocusTaiwan reported that Apple is pushing to introduce the rumored iPad 3 by late February, more specifically on the 24th, what would be the 57th birthday of late Apple Chairman and former CEO, Steve Jobs. Apple is pushing manufacturing partners to a dealine on the 24th in order to honor Steve Jobs with the introduction of the new … Read More
Kindle App for iPhone and iPad updated to include newspaper, magazine and textbooks
Kindle has been competing with the iPad for a long time, and introduced an iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch app a few years ago. On Wednesday, Amazon updated their iOS application to version 2.9, which includes newspapers, magazines, and textbooks. Prior to this update, Amazon only allowed the reading of books downloaded from Amazon's book store. iPad: New Design for … Read More
Apple Replacing 1st Generation iPod nano With 6th Gen Model
Last month, Apple introduced a replacement program for 1st generation iPod Nano models sold between a certain time period in 2005. Apple shipped customers a box, which would allow the customer to return the defective device to Apple, and would receive a brand new 1st generation device. However, in recent reports from numerous sources, customers who were receiving the serial … Read More
AT&T Ends Bid To Acquire T-Mobile
Since early 2011, AT&T (NYSE:T) has been bidding to try and acquire T-Mobile USA, in order to merge two of the larger carriers in the United States into one large conglomerate. On Monday, AT&T announced that they are now ending their bid to acquire T-Mobile, after an almost 8 month back and forth between AT&T and federal regulators. The government got … Read More
Apple Air New iPhone 4S TV Ad, Santa
On Sunday, Apple aired a new iPhone 4S TV ad, dubbed Santa. The ad aired on nation wide television networks, only a week away from Christmas. The ad shows Santa Claus, delivering presents to children, with the assistance of Siri on iPhone 4S. Santa asks Siri for directions to different houses and searches for weather in cities around the world. … Read More
iPad 3 Parts Surface Ahead of Official Launch Early Next Year
In Mid-July, parts for a claimed iPad 3 surfaced, unleashing a slew of rumors suggesting that Apple was planning a release for the next generation iPad as early as October. When such speculation failed to materialize, the new rumored date for release is expected to be early 2012, quite possibly February. On Thursday, new images of what appears to be … Read More
Google Planning to Launch iPhone 4S Siri Rival Soon?
In October, Apple released the iPhone 4S and highlighted the Siri Voice Assistant as one of the main features of the new phone, allowing users to dictate messages, emails, and even search the web and make calls simply by speaking to the phone. With Siri already leading the Voice recogniton technology in mobile phones, other companies are bound to follow … Read More
Netflix Updates iOS App, Adds Support for Latin American Countries
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Apple Hires UI Designer Who Designed Leaked iPhone 4S Siri UI
Apple introduced its Voice Assistant, Siri with the introduction of the iPhone 4S in October. However, prior to the announcement of the iPhone 4S and Siri, Jan-Michael Cart, UI concept designer created a mock up that closely resembled the final product. Jan-Michael Cart, University of Georgia student officially announced on his new blog on Tuesday, that he is headed to Cupertino … Read More
Apple Launches iTunes Store in Latin America and Brings iTunes Match to Brazil
On Tuesday, Apple launched iTunes Store, the popular music, movies, and app download service introduced by Apple over 5-6 years ago, in a number of Latin American counties. The Latin American countries receiving Apple's iTunes Store include Brazil as well as Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela. iTunes … Read More
Apple Releases iTunes 10.5.2 with Fixes for iTunes Match and Audio Distortion
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona outshot Montana 42.2% to 35.2% and held the Lady Griz to just 28% shooting in the second half, but Montana had a 39-29 rebounding advantage with 15 offensive rebounds and senior Katie Baker scored a game-high 26 points to lead the Lady Griz to a 59-51 win on Thursday in the Walkup Skydome.
Paired with a 71-58 Southern Utah win over Northern Colorado, the Lumberjacks (8-20, 7-12 Big Sky) dropped one game behind the Thunderbirds as the two teams battle for the final qualifying spot for the Big Sky Championship. NAU will need to defeat Montana State on Saturday and have Southern Utah lose to North Dakota to make the postseason tournament.
"They outrebounded us by 10 and those 10 were on the offensive end, and when we were in position to take a lead we gave up two or three offensive rebounds at a time," NAU head coach Sue Darling said. "I thought we did a really nice job pressuring the ball; we forced them to take bad shots in the second half but they were able to get two and three shots at the basket and that was a killer. In a game like this it's the team that makes the fewest mistakes that wins, and they made fewer mistakes."
The teams made the exact same number of field goals in the game (19) but the Lady Griz connected on two more 3-pointers and were plus six at the free-throw line. Neither team shot well from the line, as NAU went 10-of-19 and UM went 16-of-25, but it was a 10-2 advantage for Montana in second chance points that proved to be the difference in the game.
The win clinched the regular season Big Sky title for the Lady Griz as they improved to 16-3 in the conference and 22-6 overall and will serve as host for the Big Sky Championship next week.
Baker scored her 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting while no other Lady Griz player scored more than seven points. Seniors Amy Patton and Paige Haynes paced the Lumberjacks with 12 points apiece, with Patton adding seven rebounds and four steals, while sophomore Erikka Banks totaled 10 points and a game-high eight rebounds off the bench.
The Lumberjacks started the night strong, turning an early 8-7 lead into a game-best six point advantage at 13-7 with 12:03 remaining in the first half. Montana responded with five straight points and eventually leveled the score at 15-15 as the game remained even to a 22-22 tie with just over five minutes left in the opening half. The Lady Griz went on a run from there, using a 10-2 spurt to go up by eight before taking a 34-26 advantage into the break.
NAU cut its deficit down to three points five minutes into the second half and kept the game close, trailing by just two points at 45-43 with 8:20 left to play. The Lumberjacks would not get any closer, however, as Montana used a 9-1 run over the next five minutes to build a game best 54-44 lead.
The home team would be held without a field goal for more than seven minutes before a 3-pointer by Haynes with one minute remaining brought the Lumberjacks back within five points at 54-49. With NAU forced to foul Montana made five of six free-throw attempts to maintain its lead before a last second layup by Haynes brought the final total to 59-51.
"We have to keep improving to be better Saturday than we were today," Darling said. "Montana State is a really good offensive rebounding team and they're very physical. We'll work a lot on our offense and rebounding but I'm not worried. We have quality kids on this team and we have a strong desire to get to that Big Sky tournament."
Saturday's regular season finale will tip at 12:05 p.m. in the Walkup Skydome. Seniors Haynes, Patton, Aubrey Davis, and Tyler Stephens-Jenkins as well as graduating junior Patricia Gortarez will be honored prior to their final home game.


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The USC women's cross country team finished in 7th place last weekend out of 14 schools at the UC Irvine Invitational. So, for our last Fall Q&A, we sat down with the Women of Troy's head coach Tom Walsh, who touched on everything from last year's up-and-down season to what it's like coaching for his alma mater.
Dave Dulberg (DD): Obviously, last season was a tough one for you, as the team finished last in the Pac-10. But in spite of the disappointing record, what was the biggest lesson you took out of that experience?
Tom Walsh (TW): I think the biggest thing I took away from last year was the tremendous leadership by our two seniors, Zsofia Erdelyi (pictured right with Walsh) and Christina Cortez. They were not only our two best runners, but the heart and soul of this team.
(DD): How do you go about replacing them, given what they meant to this team both from a contribution and leadership standpoint?
(TW): It's very difficult because in cross country there are no scholarships. Because USC is such a balanced program across the board in track and field, the distance events are just one of many areas receiving funding. So it's hard to build up a program without a ton of money or full-ride scholarships. Redshirt junior Shelby Buckley transferred from UCLA last year and she has sort of assumed that leadership role for us. Also, freshman Erica Capellino has really impressed me so far.
(DD): Speaking of this year's squad, you have several new faces, whether it be freshmen student-athletes or transfer students. What's your biggest goal for them during the early stages of this season?
(TW): You're right. This is probably our youngest team in years with six new freshmen coming in. It's a slow process but we are going to get them in the right direction starting with our first few races. The goal right now for them is just to get their feet wet in the Pac-12 and to experience what collegiate competition is all about.
(DD): How does the addition of two new member institutions to the conference change the dynamic in a sport like women's cross country?
(TW): The biggest effect for us is the addition of Colorado to the Pac-12. Colorado is a really good distance program with a rich tradition in cross country. It makes the competition even more difficult, but we certainly don't mind the challenge. Utah isn't quite at the same level as a Colorado, but overall it just adds more excitement to the conference championships.
(DD): Right now, it's safe to say you are in the process of rebuilding this program. With that said, what is the most exciting part about the job for you?
(TW): I think the most exciting part is seeing progress from these athletes. Not just the top athletes, but some of the athletes who are considered middle-of-the-pack runners. Some of them make huge breakthroughs that most people don't even realize. We run 60-65 miles per week, so it's nice to see all of our athletes continue to work to get better.
(DD): Finally, you are now entering your 18th season as the head coach of this program. As an alum of the school, what is like to work at USC for as long as you have?
(TW): It's very special for me (pictured above) to be a part of this university. To come here as a student and graduate in the journalism school meant a lot to me at the time. But then to come back and coach has been surreal. I thought if I came back it would be for two or three years, but now I am on my eighteenth year. It's still very exciting after all these years.


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Summer `Lit Flicks' starts tonight
Each movie in the series is based on a work of literature
PALM DESERT, Calif. - UCR Palm Desert will start its Lit Flicks movie series today.
The theme for the summer series is ``Dark Secrets, Real Lives.'' ``Quiz Show,'' directed by Robert Redford, will be shown at 5:30 p.m. in the campus auditorium.
Each movie in the series is based on a work of literature. Before each screening there will be a discussion among film and literary experts and Tod Goldberg, director of UCR Palm Desert's master of fine arts program. Afterward, the film adaptation will be discussed, and the audience will be encouraged to
read the book on which the film is based.
``Quiz Show,'' starring John Turturro and Ralph Fiennes, is about an attorney working for a congressional subcommittee who discovers that television quiz shows are being fixed. It's based on Richard N. Goodwin's memoir, ``Remembering America.''
The other films are ``All the President's Men,'' to be screened July 23, and ``Philomena,'' to be shown Aug. 27.
Lit Flicks is sponsored by UCR Palm Desert's MFA in creative writing program.
Admission is free, and reservations are recommended at
http://palmdesert.ucr.edu/programs/events.html or by calling (760) 834-0800.


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UPDATE: Red Sox claim Max Ramirez off waivers from the Rangers.
It was not that long ago that many teams envied the Texas Rangers' catching depth. The catching trio of Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Taylor Teagarden, and Max Ramirez gave the club a crown jewel in its rapidly improving farm system. With all three under team control, the Rangers could deal from a position of strength to fill a need or let their young backstops develop into a cheap supply of major league talent. Between the start of the 2010 season and now, however, things took a turn: Salty was traded to the Red Sox in July and Ramirez was designated for assignment to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for incoming pitchers Brandon Webb and Arthur Rhodes.
It was just over a year ago that trade talks between the Red Sox and Rangers, proposing a swap of Max Ramirez for Mike Lowell, broke down due to health issues surrounding the third baseman. For his part, Ramirez had taken a step back in 2009, hitting just .234/.323/.336/.659 at Triple-A, after a monster campaign in Double-A that saw the catcher put up an OPS north of 1000.
The 2010 edition of Baseball Prospectus noted that Ramirez had shown power in the Venezuelan winter league and that as a "below-average defensive catcher who has to mash to have value," a strong 2010 was essential. Unfortunately, Ramirez did not return to his old self. In 226 plate appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City, he compiled a .286/.373/.381/.754 line and in a short sting in the majors, 85 plate appearances, he struggled to the tune of .217/.341/.348.
Given the loss of Victor Martinez and the still unproven Saltalamacchia splitting time with Jason Varitek, it is possible the Red Sox will make another attempt to bring Ramirez into the fold. Even if Ramirez is unlikely to develop into a major league catcher, should he rediscover some of his lost power, he could yet find his way into the starting lineup.
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In the traditionally Conservative-voting interior of B.C., incumbent Conservative Cathy McLeod was able to fend off NDP candidate Michael Crawford who had been seen as a possible contender.
The NDP's Alex Atamanenko was easily holding on to Southern Interior riding, a seat he has held since 2006. Tory Candidate Stephen Hill was expected to give the NDP a run for their money.
With three Tory MPs retiring — Stockwell Day, Jim Abbott and Jay Hill — the region was one to watch. But in the last election, the Tories won their seats by wide margins.
Tory Jim Abbott has retired leaving Kootenay-Columbia open to a possible upset. In Kootenay-Columbia, Conservative David Wilks appears to be cruising to an easy victory. He replaced former Tory MP Jim Abbott who recently retired. The NDP candidate Mark Shmigelsky was running second.
Incumbent NDP MP Nathan Paul Cullen appears to be easily holding on to his seat in the northern B.C. riding of Skeena – Bulkley Valley.
With files from Stewart Bell, Postmedia News
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Somewhere along the line somebody must have had a crazy idea about his movie, that maybe for once the Wolverine required a decent script, and that they should not rely only on action, audience goodwill and the sight of Hugh Jackman with his shirt off. And so a team was assembled, made up of people who have made some very good movies.
Those movies are too many to list here, but for a taste: Director James Mangold made "Walk the Line" and "3:10 to Yuma" and screenwriters Mark Bomback, Scott Frank and Christopher McQuarrie made "Live Free or Die Hard," "Out of Sight" and "The Usual Suspects," respectively. This time out, nobody is slumming.
Within five minutes, it's apparent that the audience — and "The Wolverine" — are in good hands.
The movie begins with three gripping sequences back to back, including a vivid one in which our hero survives the atomic bomb blast at Nagasaki. Of course he does — he's that kind of person. His hair and skin may be burned off, but he flexes and growls, and a moment later, everything has grown back.
Less immediately apparent than the quality of the action is the subtle and welcome change the filmmakers have wrought in Wolverine.
Of the mutant superhero Ex-Men, he was always the sad sack, the depressive, the self-hating one, the one who didn't want to use his powers; but in "The Wolverine," he is less angst-ridden, and more angry and motivated, which activates the movie.
At the start, he is drifting and haunted by nightmares, but he still has the gumption to pick a fight when he witnesses an injustice.
In the best way, he is more like a straight-up action hero — no longer a miserable guy like Lon Chaney Jr.'s Wolf Man, but capable, dangerous and, when it's called for, sarcastic.
The clash between mutants and humans has been the relentless focus of previous X-Men movies. "The Wolverine" drops that exhausted subject in favor of something more clear-cut and immediate: The Wolverine is asked to travel to Japan, in order to say goodbye to the man whose life he saved in Nagasaki.
The Wolverine, who's not doing much of anything these days besides growing out his sideburns, agrees and soon gets involved in a tangled and dangerous conflict over the old man's will.
The old man skips over his own son and makes his granddaughter, Marika (Tao Okamoto), the richest woman in Asia.
A nice feature of "The Wolverine" is that it always stays with our hero, and his task is always simple and easy to grasp, despite whatever complicating machinations are taking place off camera.
He saves Marika's life — as soon as people find out that she is about to inherit everything, armies of assassins pop out from everywhere — and he becomes determined to keep her alive. Why? Because he's a nice guy, and he likes her.
Unfortunately, the Wolverine is not the best relationship material at the moment. He can't go to sleep without having nightmares that cause him to leap out of the sheets, waving his adamantine knuckle blades, ready to kill anything that moves. Handsome or not, he is definitely a case for separate beds.
"The Wolverine" is the first X-men or X-men-related film to show Jackman to full advantage. The actor has worked himself into a physical condition that is downright humbling or inspiring, depending on your viewpoint, and his performance is in the best action tradition of strength and humor.
The action sequences are not perfunctory and, though they had to have been cooked up on a computer, they don't look like it. Or at least, they're imaginative enough that you don't have time to think of them in that way. For example, there's a chase on top of a train, a familiar action movie trope last seen as recently as "The Lone Ranger," a few weeks ago.
But the chase in "The Wolverine" takes place on a Japanese Bullet Train going 300 miles an hour, which completely changes the dynamic. The scene is faster, quieter and more eerie, and the fighting requires different strategies.
"The Wolverine" shows that, while originality would be nice, a little novelty and enthusiasm in the presentation of the familiar can be quite enough.
The bottom line is that audiences aren't stupid and will not settle for just anything, as the anemic box office for recent blockbusters is showing.
"The Wolverine" deserves to break out from the pack.
The Wolverine
Action. Starring Hugh Jackman, Rila Fukushima and Tao Okamoto. Directed by James Mangold.
(PG-13. 120 minutes.)
PHOTO: This publicity photo released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine in a scene from the film, "The Wolverine." (AP Photo/Twentieth Century Fox, Ben Rothstein)


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