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Brand Names: Cordarone, Pacerone
Generic Name: amiodarone (oral) (Pronunciation: A mi OH da rone)
- What is amiodarone (Cordarone)?
- What are the possible side effects of amiodarone (Cordarone)?
- What is the most important information I should know about amiodarone (Cordarone)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking amiodarone (Cordarone)?
- How should I take amiodarone (Cordarone)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Cordarone)?
- What happens if I overdose (Cordarone)?
- What should I avoid while taking amiodarone (Cordarone)?
- What other drugs will affect amiodarone (Cordarone)?
- Where can I get more information?
What is amiodarone (Cordarone)?
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication that affects the rhythm of heartbeats.
Amiodarone is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with life-threatening heart rhythm disorders of the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow out of the heart). Amiodarone is used to treat ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.
Amiodarone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of amiodarone (Cordarone)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects, even if they occur up to several months after you stop using amiodarone:
- a new or a worsening irregular heartbeat pattern;
- fast, slow, or pounding heartbeats;
- feeling like you might pass out;
- wheezing, cough, chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood;
- blurred vision, vision loss, headache or pain behind your eyes, sometimes with vomiting;
- feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion, swelling, rapid weight gain;
- weight loss, thinning hair, feeling too hot or too cold, increased sweating, irregular menstrual periods, swelling in your neck (goiter);
- numbness, burning, pain, or tingling in your hands or feet; or
- nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may include:
- feeling dizzy or tired;
- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, loss of appetite;
- sleep problems (insomnia);
- weakness, lack of coordination; or
- warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the Cordarone (amiodarone hcl tablets) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects
What is the most important information I should know about amiodarone (Cordarone)?
Amiodarone is for use only in life-threatening situations. This medication has the potential to cause side effects that could be fatal, and you will receive your first few doses in a hospital setting.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to amiodarone or iodine, or if you have certain heart conditions such as "AV block," or a history of slow heart beats.
Do not use amiodarone without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood may need to be tested on a regular basis. Your thyroid and liver function may also need to be tested, and you may need eye exams and chest x-rays. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
You may continue to have side effects from amiodarone after you stop taking it. It could take up to several months for the medicine to completely clear from your body.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking amiodarone (Cordarone)?
Amiodarone is for use only in life-threatening situations. This medication has the potential to cause side effects that could be fatal, and you will receive your first few doses in a hospital setting.
You may continue to have side effects from amiodarone after you stop taking it. It could take up to several months for the medicine to completely clear from your body.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to amiodarone or iodine, or if you have:
- certain serious heart conditions, especially "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker); or
- a history of slow heart beats that have caused you to faint.
If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before taking amiodarone, tell your doctor if you have:
- asthma or another lung disorder;
- liver disease;
- vision problems;
- high or low blood pressure;
- a thyroid disorder;
- an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood); or
- if you have a pacemaker or defibrillator implanted in your chest.
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use amiodarone without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Amiodarone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication while you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take amiodarone (Cordarone)?
You will receive your first few doses of amiodarone in a hospital setting where your heart can be monitored in case the medication causes serious side effects.
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
You may take amiodarone with or without food but take it the same way every time.
It is important to use amiodarone regularly to get the most benefit. Keep using this medication even if you feel fine or have no symptoms. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your thyroid and liver function may also need to be tested, and you may need eye exams and chest x-rays. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
If you need to have any type of surgery (including laser eye surgery), tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using amiodarone. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain thyroid tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using amiodarone.
Store amiodarone at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and light.
What happens if I miss a dose (Cordarone)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose (Cordarone)?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include weakness, slow heart rate, feeling light-headed, or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking amiodarone (Cordarone)?
Amiodarone can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with amiodarone and lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Amiodarone can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.
What other drugs will affect amiodarone (Cordarone)?
Many drugs can interact with amiodarone. Below is only a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:
- cimetidine (Tagamet);
- clopidogrel (Plavix);
- cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);
- dextromethorphan (an over-the-counter cough medicine);
- diclofenac (Arthrotec, Cataflam, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Solareze);
- digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
- loratadine (Claritin Alavert);
- St. John's wort;
- an antidepressant;
- a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
- a diuretic (water pill);
- insulin or diabetes medication you take by mouth;
- narcotic pain medication;
- medication to treat HIV or AIDS;
- an antibiotic such as azithromycin (Zithromax), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater, Rifamate), telithromycin (Ketek), and others;
- an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral);
- a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), bisoprolol (Zebeta, Ziac), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), and others;
- cholesterol-lowering medicines such as cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran), atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), or fluvastatin (Lescol);
- heart rhythm medication such as disopyramide (Norpace), quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex), or procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl);
- heart or blood pressure medication such as diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan), and others; or
- seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin), and others.
This list is not complete and there are many other medicines that can cause serious drug interactions with amiodarone. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about amiodarone.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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Just go with it. Wilder things have happened.
The juiciest of oranges are wrangled into your cup by tangy hibiscus flowers twirling lassos of lemongrass. Proving that wild oranges don't need to be tamed, just understood.
Herbal Tea
Herbal teas are not actually true teas as they contain none of the Camellia sinensis leaf. Instead, herbal teas often include leaves, flowers, roots, peels, berries and spices.
Did You Know?
Orange blossoms and brides have been associated throughout history, from the classical myth of Juno, Roman goddess of marriage, who carried orange blossoms on her wedding day, to the 19th-century fashion of weaving the scented flowers into wreaths for brides to wear in their hair.
For Best Brewing
- Bring fresh, filtered water to a boil at 212F (100c).
- Pour 8 fl oz (236 ml) of water over the filterbag in your cup.
- Let it steep for 5 minutes. Wait patiently for perfection.
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This Premier 6946 Bass Drum Case is made of a black plastic that will extend the life of your drums and keep them safe through all of the transportation that happens for marching bands and indoor drumlines. This case (Made in the USA) has a bold white Premier Logo, Adjustable strap so the top of the case stays securely on, and a convenient handle.
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Promote your products and services and create member value 365 days a year with an enhanced membership directory and industry resource guide. In addition to traditional components such as information on members, service providers, suppliers and consultants, Naylor works with associations to identify and develop content that keeps members coming back to it all year. With planning and assistance from Naylor, this publication will become a true industry resource. It's the perfect way to help promote the mission of your organization.
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Lind ready to begin Minor League rehab assignment
TORONTO -- Adam Lind is one step closer to making a return to the Blue Jays after it was announced that he will begin a rehab assignment in the Gulf Coast League on Thursday.
Lind has been out since July 7 with a fractured right foot. He has been participating in parts of simulated games for more than a week, but this marks another big step in his recovery.
Toronto hasn't revealed an exact timeline for his return, but it seems realistic that he could play during an upcoming series in Seattle from Monday to Wednesday.
"He feels good to go," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said.
When Lind does rejoin the Blue Jays he'll likely be limited to designated-hitter duties until Edwin Encarnacion is activated from the 15-day disabled list. Lind's foot hasn't improved to the point where he can play the field on a regular basis, but Toronto wants to get his bat into the lineup.
Encarnacion is still without a timeline for his return, but he's likely at least two weeks away. He has started working out on a stationary bike and has continued to take some light swings but still has quite a ways to go in his recovery from a strained right quad.
Toronto likely will continue to use Juan Francisco and Danny Valencia at first base for the foreseeable future. Once Encarnacion returns, he can start at DH, while the hope is that Lind will then be ready to play the field at first.
"He ran on a treadmill, taking ground balls, swinging," Gibbons said of Encarnacion. "But that's what he was doing before he had that little setback anyways."
Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, North of the Border, and follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Two students earn scholarships to attend Ohio Foreign Language Association conference
Two Muskingum University students have earned scholarships to attend the Ohio Foreign Language Association's (OFLA) annual conference, to be held this April in Columbus.
Brittany Jackson of Gnadenhutten and Krysten O'Connell of Sarahsville, both of whom are seniors, were nominated for the Conference Attendance Scholarship by the chair of Muskingum's World Languages Department, Dr. Jean Morris, on the basis of their academic achievements and commitment to excellence in teaching. They were chosen for the scholarships based in part on the strength of their essays explaining why they are choosing a career in World Languages. Both students are Spanish licensure candidates.
The conference, titled The Times, They Are a-Changin': Embrace the Changes, Reap the Benefits—Teachers Helping Teachers, will allow Jackson and O'Connell to network with both current and future World Languages teachers, as well as to attend multiple conference sessions.
Both Jackson and O'Connell will graduate from Muskingum this May with degrees in Spanish and their teaching licensure and both plan to teach Spanish. Jackson's faculty advisors are Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. Sandra Alzate and Professor of Education Dr. Joy Cowdery. O'Connell is advised by Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. Beth Butler and Dr. Cowdery.
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10 Automotive Predictions for 2012
Hyundai has been devouring market share lately, introducing one massive hit after another—and the Elantra won North American Car of the Year here in Detroit. The Veloster debuted to muted enthusiasm as the meager engine intended as a fuel miser couldn't deliver what the car's dramatic looks promised. But with the addition of a twin scroll turbocharger, power is up to 201 hp and and 194 lb-ft of torque. The Veloster Turbo will have enough moxie to play with the best hot hatchbacks on the market.
The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS builds on the surprisingly competent chassis, transmission, and engine of the base car, and adds a bit of polish. Tweaks to the front and side fascia give it a sportier appearance and improved suspension bits mean it'll handle even better. GM also addressed the one area lacking in the regular Sonic: the interior materials. A premium interior and infotainment package should help to put the Sonic RS right near the top of any list of cars that give you the most bang for your buck.
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Talk about preposterous.
Activists have hatched a scheme to "reform" USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—formerly known as food stamps—not to encourage participants to practice more responsible shopping for healthier foods, such as the ones that comprise the department's nutritional guidelines. Instead, they're floating a thinly disguised effort to get animal foods banned from the program.
For all the wrong reasons.
Currently, SNAP serves more than 46 million Americans, according to data from USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, with demand on the rise due to ongoing recession. The program provides an average of about $35 a week per person to buy fruits, vegetables, breads and cereals, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products at qualifying supermarkets, food stores, and even farmers' markets. In some areas, restaurants are authorized to accept SNAP benefits from qualified homeless, elderly or disabled people in exchange for low-cost meals.
In other words, the primary purpose of the program, which first started more than 50 years ago under President John F. Kennedy, by the way, is to help those in need buy food to feed their families.
But several so-called public interest and consumer protection groups have jumped onto the reform bandwagon, including the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine—a wholly owned subsidiary of PETA—which is urging people to contact their Member of Congress with the following message:
"Right now, SNAP encourages grocers to stock processed meats, cheeses, sodas, and sugary snacks by placing on them the same value as healthful foods. SNAP should limit food eligibility to the 'Healthy Basics,' such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. The [current] system perpetuates the 'food desert' problem by encouraging grocers to stock foods that are the most processed and have the longest shelf life. Healthy Basics would incentivize grocers to stock healthy foods.
"[Reform] would improve the health of SNAP participants in the short-term and cut long-term health care costs by reducing the prevalence of diet-related disease in low-income populations. Because an individual can get more nutrition on a Healthy Basics diet, we could lower the cap on benefits for SNAP and save taxpayers nearly $255 billion over 10 years."
Deconstructing the document
Their entire statement is self-serving—at best—as well as wildly inaccurate. Let's examine PCRM's manifesto point by point.
"SNAP encourages the consumption of fatty meats and cheeses, sugary snacks, and sodas by giving them the same value as healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains."
It's not like program officials aren't aware that SNAP participants—along with the rest of America!—could improve the nutritional quality of their grocery purchases. To that end, USDA has authorized $20 million for its Health Incentives Pilot to evaluate whether Point of Sale (P.O.S.) programs can motivate recipients to purchase healthful foods. And if it works, it ought to be rolled out to the entire country.
"The [current] system perpetuates the 'food desert' problem by encouraging grocers to stock foods that are the most processed and have the longest shelf life. Healthy Basics would incentivize grocers to stock healthy foods."
Grocers stock foods for three reasons: To maximize the profitability of shelf and case space; to support their brand positioning; and to offer specific products known to be favored by their most loyal clientele. Few—if any—plan their merchandising mix on the basis of SNAP recipients' alleged preferences.
"[Reform] would improve the health of SNAP participants . . . cut long-term health care costs by reducing the prevalence of diet-related disease in low-income populations . . . and save taxpayers nearly $255 billion over 10 years."
Since total SNAP expenditures in 2010 were about $65 billion, a reduction of about $25 billion in annual program costs would be massive and could only be accomplished by slashing participation and benefits. It's ridiculous to argue that fruits and vegetables could provide "so much more nutrition" than the broader range of choices USDA recommends.
About as ridiculous as imagining that the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has anything to do with medical issues.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Dan Murphy, a veteran food-industry journalist and commentator.


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Sustainable yet stylish interiors.
A reclaimed wood island at two heights is multifunctional.
Loads of glass and an open floor plan means this kitchen gets plenty of natural light, so less power is needed. A special window coating keeps heat in during the winter and out in the summer. The sleek, environmentally friendly kitchen island is made from reclaimed Douglas fir.
For more island inspiration, see our Kitchen Tables As Islands photo gallery and more eco-friendly ideas, see our Photo Gallery: Geen Design.
A double-galley-style kitchen provides plenty of room for a family of four.
A wall of energy-efficient windows floods this kitchen with natural light but cuts down on temperature shifts in the room. Bamboo was the obvious choice for new cabinetry. The honey tone adds warmth and complements the sleek modern hardware. Finishes and paints with low levels of VOCs were used throughout the kitchen — reducing odours and indoor air pollution.
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Design an environmentally friendly breakfast nook with green materials.
This kitchen eating corner features banquette cushions made from natural latex instead of petrochemical-based foam. The tabletop is PaperStone, a durable counter material made of recycled paper and natural resin.
This kitchen got an environmentally conscious makeover.
Homeowners Brian Phillips and Ed Scherer made some changes to their kitchen to allow for a more spacious, energy-efficient spot for cooking and entertaining. They replaced their old cabinets with custom-built cabinetry made from maple, an indigenous, renewable resource. Smaller, energy-efficient appliances were also added to the room, including a hot water on demand system that reduced electricity bills by 30 per cent. The back wall was replaced by beautiful insulated glass doors that flood the space with natural light and also retain heat.
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Reclaimed wood offers character and warmth.
Jacqueline and George Schmidt's Brooklyn apartment was inspired by their woodsy Michigan country getaway. Equally eco-conscious and crafty, George put his carpentry skills to good use and built a hanging drawer unit from an old piece of particle board. Eames moulded plastic chairs surround the dining table, which was milled from a fallen cherry tree they found near their cottage.
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Designers and teachers Debbie Adams and Peter Fleming turned an industrial shell into a contemporary, earth-friendly space.
In the dining room, black and white artwork looks cohesive without being overly matchy. The owners repurposed a vintage Eames table by adding a new top. Large energy-efficient windows allow natural light to flood the space. Polished concrete flooring reflects the building's industrial past.
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An airy, solar-powered living room.
The owners of this Eastern Ontario home wanted to build "a modern house with all the conveniences that was also an example of living sustainably." A leather Eames chair, streamlined sofa and a wood, metal and glass coffee table are modern, minimalist touches in this living room. The wall of windows and massive beams emphasize height in the open-concept space while also providing a natural heat source. In the summer, an overhanging roof keeps the sun from overheating the space.
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A main floor made from re-purposed materials.
Reclaimed wood is used throughout the main floor of this playful, modern Toronto home. The cantilevered staircase is made from salvaged timbers, providing texture and enhancing the open look of the living-cum-dining space. Reclaimed hemlock was used for the kitchen floors and continues into the dining room for a cohesive look.
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Warm wood floors and white walls bounce natural light across the room.
Modular leather sofas flank a Niels Bendtsen glass coffee table in this sparsely furnished space. Vancouver architect Clinton Cuddington modified a prefab fireplace unit,
removing its faux-brick insert, to create the clean-lined wood-burning fireplace and its twin log storage cubby.
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Reclaimed and recycled furniture looks chic.
This modern living room has a green side — the wood stools are made of reclaimed wood and the leather and chrome armchairs are vintage finds that have been re-upholstered and renewed.
Modern patio chairs are an unexpected — yet comfortable — alternative to bulky armchairs.
A wood ceiling, tall ferns and a trendy Breton striped floor rug add to the seaside vibe of this living room. The wall-to-wall windows allow for expansive views to the lake, making you feel like you're sitting on a beach.
For more beachy and nautical rooms, see our Seaside-Inspired Interiors photo gallery.
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Texture enlivens this living room's quiet palette.
In this stylishly subdued space, the furniture delivers a hit of personality and texture, from the chunky raw-wood coffee table to the woven seagrass chairs. A graphic painting of tree trunks enhances the organic motif of the decorating and the hide rug anchors the seating area.
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Decorating with sustainable furniture, chic lamps and mirrors and organic bedding is stylish and good for planet.
It's easy to go green in the bedroom: this sleek platform bed is made from salvaged maple and pine wood. The bedding is made from sustainable, organic cotton.
Shots of red add impact to a neutral, eco-friendly space.
The principal bedroom in architect Clinton Cuddington's Vancouver home blends style with sustainability. A partial wall conceals the bathroom and walk-in closet but doesn't separate the spaces, which allows for the free flow of air, light and heat. This is just one of many eco-friendly heating related elements in the home. The room also uses organic bedding, natural wool carpet and non-CFC underlay.
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An eclectic, low-impact space.
Every room in this sprawling rancher on Skaha Lake was built with the environment in mind. Renewable, durable materials take centre stage in the bedroom, like the cedar framed sliding glass panels. The panels retain heat in the winter and can be opened completely in the summer to allow for breezes to cool the house. This eliminates the need for air conditioning, which can account for 40 to 50 per cent of an Okanagan household's energy consumption. A mix of old and new elements, like a modern bed and antique armoire, add character.
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Dr. Parrillo has acquired varied teaching experience for over a decade. In positions at the University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University, and Georgia Southern University, he instructed courses that include Urban Geography, Human Geography, World Regions, The Americas, NAFTA Nations, Europe, Africa, Geographic Information Systems, People and the Environment, and Cincinnati and the Tri-State Region. Here at UWGB, Dr. Parrillo's courses include Intro to Urban Studies, Human Geography & Concepts, Displays of Geographic Info, World Regions, GIS & the Urban World, Cities in Cinema, and a summer internship in Ecuador.
Dr. Parrillo dubs his research specialty the Social Geography of Urban Development. He is interested in how the processes and institutions of the political economy impact the social conditions of human populations. His doctoral research examines market-based open enrollment policies in public education, their proclivity to segregate student populations upon socioeconomic characteristics, and their relationship to the emergence of the sociopolitical paradigm of Neoliberalism. Dr. Parrillo is currently working on papers examining the rise of universities and medical facilities as agents of economic development and the effects of education on economic sectors across metropolitan areas in the US. In addition to these main streams, he continues to build research programs that intersect with popular culture and the political economy of sports.
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The Changing Morphology of Green Bay's Metropolitan Area: Demographic and Economic Changes from 1990 to 2007. Coauthored (Marcelo Cruz, UWGB Urban and Regional Studies) in Ciudades Medias: Formas de expansion urbana. Biblioteca Nueva: Madrid, 2013.
The Experience City and the Knowledge City: The Implications of Education on Inequality. Coauthored (Meir Russ, UWGB Cofrin School of Business) Paper Presentation for Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, New York, NY. 2012, February.
Rise of the University and Hospital as Agents of Regional Economic Development: A Comparative Analysis. Coauthored (Mark de Socio, Salisbury University) Paper Presentation for Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Seattle, WA. 2011, April.
Magnetizing Public Education: The Polarizing Consequences of Magnet Schools and their Neoliberal Roots. Paper Presentation for Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Washington, D.C. 2010, March.
Cincinnati Scenic View Study. Report prepared by The Hillside Trust and Human Nature (www.cincinnati-oh.gov/transeng/pages/-16864-/). Provided all technical GIS activities for study. 2007, March.
Riding the Wave to Africa: A Geographer's Experience in Organizational Outreach. Paper Presentation for Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Chicago, IL. 2006, March.
Gender, Poverty, and Grocery Shopping in Cincinnati, Ohio: A Geographic Perspective. Paper presentation at the Niehoff Urban Studio Open House, Cincinnati, OH. 2003, May.
The Geography of Retail Food Location: A Demographic Analysis. Paper prepared and Poster presented at the Niehoff Urban Studio Open House, Cincinnati, OH. 2003, March.
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The Green Bay Packers could very well win on Sunday in the wildcard round of the playoffs against a San Francisco 49ers team that has dealt them three consecutive losses.
And quarterback Aaron Rodgers could just as easily keep the Packers in contention in every single postseason game the Packers play.
But going on a sustained Super Bowl run, if accomplished would require the Packers to win four straight games, is not going to happen. And it will be due to a Packers defense that is subpar at best.
The defense's track record speaks for itself. It's ranked 25th in run defense (125.0 ypg), 24th in pass defense (247.3 ypg), and 25th overall (372.3 ypg). It's also ranked ranked 24th in points allowed (26.8 ppg).
Sure, the defense might come up with a critical fourth-down stop or a crucial turnover in any one particular game, maybe two. But to expect this Packers defense to hold up for four consecutive games on its way to winning the Lombardi Trophy would be foolhardy.
This year's Packers defense has shown incapable of stopping opponents on a consistent basis, and that's not likely to change now that they'll be matched up against the best teams the NFL has to offer in a playoff format.
To be sure, injuries have played a part. How they'll be able to stop the likes of the 49ers on Sunday without the likes of Clay Matthews, Johnny Jolly and Casey Hayward is up for debate.
It was thanks to Matthews that the Packers were able to take the 49ers down to the wire back in Week 1 of the season. Minus one late-hit penalty, the Packers outside linebacker was largely responsible for keeping the dual-threat rushing combo of quarterback Colin Kaepernick and running back Frank Gore in check.
Matthews finished that game with eight tackles, three for a loss and sack, while the 49ers finished the game with a mostly harmless 2.6 yards per carry.
It's now up to rookie Andy Mulumba and a gimpy Nick Perry to fill in for Matthews, a player whose shoes they can't fill, although not for a lack of trying.
There's many reasons for this Packers feeble defense besides injury, including a lack of versatility, and a void of elite-level talent.
All one has to do on Sunday is look at the discrepancy in talent at the linebacker position between two teams both employing a two-gapping 3-4 defensive front.
The collection of Mulumba, A.J. Hawk, Brad Jones, Mike Neal and company will pale in comparison to that of Patrick Willis, Navorro Bowman, Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks.
But among the biggest reasons for a substandard Packers defense is players not playing up to potential, none more so than defensive lineman B.J. Raji and safety Morgan Burnett.
It was Burnett who signed a five-year deal worth over $26 million in the offseason that put him among the top-paid safeties in the NFL. Unfortunately for the Packers, his production hasn't matched his salary.
When the season ends, Raji will be looking for his own lucrative deal after his contract expires. The Packers reportedly offered and Raji declined a contract that averaged $8 million per season, but this is a player who hasn't had a sack in more than two years.
As long as Raji, Burnett and others underachieve, this Packers defense won't hold up for the long haul.
And it's a problem that's not going to be rectified until the offseason when the Packers let a few free agents leave town and they attempt to fill the holes with new draft choices.
Brian Carriveau is the author of the book "It's Just a Game: Big League Drama in Small Town America," and editor of Cheesehead TV's "Pro Football Draft Preview." To contact Brian, email [email protected].
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Produce packaging has been closely linked with sustainability in recent years, but facts like cost and visibility are important components as well, according to participants in the packaging and produce industries.
"Display-ready boxes continue to grow in popularity among both grower-shippers and retailers, as they provide many advantages such as opportunities to share brand and product merchandising or country of origin information, quick and easy in-store setup reducing labor requirements, and can function as either primary or secondary packaging," said Don Wallace, director of produce with Memphis, Tenn.-based International Paper.
Convenience is another key trend, said Kari Dawson-Ekeland, marketing director for adjacent markets with the food & beverage division of Sealed Air Corp., Elmwood Park., N.J.
"You have lunch kits with ingredients there together with the main product, and many are moving toward a more rigid template where you can eat it in place," she said.
There's also a growing tendency to develop convenient packaging for out-of-hand snacks," Dawson-Ekeland added.
"They're in a resealable container and can snack out of that package," she said.
She also noted that trend is particularly noticeable in fruits, which are common out-of-hand snacks.
"The sliced apples started that trend, and you're seeing more of that, trying to especially get things that are in season," she said.
There also are food-safety considerations, she said.
"That's where some packaging demands come in, because you have to protect the product from manufacturing to distribution," she said.
Produce shippers have to balance all of those concepts against their bottom lines, said Robert Verloop, executive vice president of marketing with Naples, Fla.-based Naturipe Farms LLC.
"We continue to look at designs and materials to help control packing costs but also more efficient freight and handling," he said.
Packaging also is becoming more informative, said Mike Kennedy, president of Kennedy Group, Willoughby, Ohio.
Among the chief drivers in packaging, he said, are increased retailer needs for display-ready packs, nutritional awareness, a "need for differentiation" and labeling, among others.
At Lake Forest, Ill.-based Specialty Bags Inc., stand-up pouch bags are the hottest item, said Ed Johnson, president.
The pouch bag is colorful, strong and eye-catching, he said.
"The idea is you can put grapes or cherries in them, and they stand up on the display counter at the retailer," he said.
Target Stores Corp. is a major customer for the pouch bags, Johnson said.
For clamshells, customers are looking for durability, said David Grice, sales and marketing agent at Houston-based FormTex Plastics.
"Growers and packinghouses are moving more to automation, with all the labor issues that we have, and they're looking for much better-quality clamshells," he said.
Another factor is weight.
"People are much more conscious about what you can actually pack into the clamshell —what the product weighs and what can actually pack into the clamshell, so when it gets to the retailer, it has the proper weight," he said.
Aesthetics count for a lot, too, said Roger Pepperl, marketing director with Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers LLC.
"I think one of the trends we're seeing up here is that some of the packaging — starting in boxes — we're getting better process that produces better-looking boxes for similar money," he said.
Packaging has to be tailored for preferences for convenient products, said Elena Hernandez, marketing and communication specialist with Mann Packing Co. Inc., Salinas, Calif.
"Meeting consumer needs in the prepared vegetable category is critical," Hernandez said.
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Because of the uncertainty of the impending collective bargaining agreement, the Oklahoma City Thunder did not assign a number to Kevin Durant's maximum contract extension in 2010.
Durant was able to earn a larger contract based on what is referred to as the Derrick Rose Rule. After making two All-NBA teams, he was eligible to earn more than other players signing extensions fresh off the rookie-wage scale.
Based on the change, Durant was due $89,163,134 over five years under the new CBA, which outpaced the previous max deal of $74,302,616. In a recent board of governors meeting, NBA owners have agreed to pay the Thunder the $14,860,519 difference, according to a report from Grantland.com's Zach Lowe (via ProBasketballTalk.com).
Owners today voted to reimburse Thunder "several million $" for rule change new CBA applied retroactively to Durant's contract, per sources.— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) July 19, 2013
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California American Water is asking a judge to decide if the agreements from the failed regional desalination project are still valid or are void, and if Cal Am had the right to terminate them.
Cal Am filed a complaint for declaratory relief in Monterey County Superior Court on Thursday, and a ruling could end up assigning responsibility for the failure of the project and help determine who should bear the bulk of the estimated $32 million cost.
According to the filing, Cal Am officials believe a court determination on the agreements is "essential" because the former partners have filed claims for damages as a result of the project's failure.
Cal Am spokeswoman Catherine Bowie said it would be up to the judge to determine what extent each of the partners was responsible for the project's demise, and there's no way to predict how remaining financial issues will be resolved. But she said company officials believe the complaint is "an important step in moving remaining issues with the (regional project) to completion."
In its filing, Cal Am points out that it terminated the agreements in January only after one of its former project partners, the county Water Resources Agency, declared them void following a conflict of interest investigation and months of confidential talks that proved unsuccessful.
The conflict of interest investigation surrounded Steve Collins, a former county water board member, who was paid by a private firm for work he did on the desal project while he was a public official. Collins is facing criminal charges as a result. A preliminary hearing in that case is set for Tuesday and Thursday next week.
Cal Am points out in the filing that its other project partner, the Marina Coast Water District, argued the agreements were never invalidated and called for the project to move forward.
The state Public Utilities Commission subsequently agreed the regional project was finished and allowed Cal Am to submit a new Peninsula water project application. That project is also designed to provide a replacement supply to offset a state-ordered cutback in pumping from the Carmel River that is scheduled to take full effect at the start of 2017.


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Santa Clara County wasn't sticking it to taxpayers last year when it forked over $71.5 million to cover its employees' share of their pension contributions. It was sticking it to CalPERS, the state government pension system, experts say.
That's because the county has been using a rare tactic known as a "reverse pension pickup" to sweeten its employees' future retirements.
After the county kicked in millions of dollars last year to cover what employees were supposed to be paying toward their own retirements, those workers turned around and reimbursed the county $57.5 million for much of the cost.
What's the point of that? The workers don't get to see any of that money in their paychecks, but they benefit down the road because it's still considered part of their income when their pensions are calculated at retirement. The more pay an employee has amassed by the end of his career, the higher the monthly pension checks they get for the rest of their lives.
"The problem is that it's a game," said Stanford University public policy professor Joe Nation, a former member of the Assembly.
While the maneuver doesn't cost the county more in salary today, it drives up future pension costs — a major concern with the state staring at $196 billion in future pension and retiree health care costs that it has no money budgeted to cover.
Santa Clara County isn't the only Bay Area government that offers the reverse pickup, but it's by far the biggest. County Executive Jeff Smith said the practice has existed since 2000. But after this newspaper on Friday questioned him about the county's use of reverse pickups, Smith said it is likely to come up in current contract talks. "It can be undone during negotiations," Smith said. "I believe appropriate steps should be initiated to do so."
Last year's pension reform legislation didn't address reverse pickups, said Brad Pacheco, a spokesman for the California Public Employees Retirement System.
CalPERS does not track the practice, he said. "If (agencies) negotiate this with their employees we won't necessarily know about it."
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I'm quite a fan of doughnuts — and I've got the waistline to prove it. But when I heard about the foie gras variety that Psycho Donuts is rolling out for National Donut Day on Friday, my first reaction wasn't to get in line with my sleeping bag. It was more along the lines of, "Really? Did we have to go there?"
Foie gras is the liver of a duck (or goose) that was specifically plumped to create the delicacy. Many people consider the foie gras process to be cruel to the producer fowl. Psycho Donuts' Foie Bomb may be cruel to fried dough.
The doughnut shop — which was hit with protests when it opened because of its depictions of mental health — is coming under fire again from Facebookers who equate the Foie Bomb with advocating animal torture. And some are saying they won't again patronize what they previously viewed as a fun place for a treat.
All the fuss is resulting from a doughnut hole stuffed with foie gras mousse and topped with a fried sage leaf. The "ooh" factor is amped up by the addition of a pipette filled with a honey, fig and balsamic gastrique that is skewered through the doughnut hole like an arrow through an apple.
You are meant to squeeze the pipette, injecting the gastrique into foie gras mousse, as you chomp down on the doughnut hole.
Seriously, what ever happened to just dipping the darn thing in coffee?
To be fair, I'm not that adventurous of a diner, and I've never been the biggest fan of foie gras.
This creative collaboration between Jordan Zweigoron and Ron Levi of Psycho Donuts and chef Charlie Ayers of Palo Alto's Calafia Cafe is something that deserves to be on the menu of a fine-dining restaurant. As for controversy, the shop owners are used to it.
"Our position is simply that we are Psycho Donuts, and innovating new and unique doughnuts is an inherent part of our DNA," Zweigoron said Tuesday about the blowup over the Foie Bomb. "We are not out to make any points, take any sides or make any statements."
Zweigoron added that the shop, known for doughnuts like the Cereal Killer and Glazed and Confused, even has plans to announce some vegan varieties in the coming weeks.
I have no doubt that foodies will snap up the Foie Bombs quickly at Psycho Donuts' Campbell and San Jose locations before most people make it to work on Friday (and I've got to salute the creative way they're getting around California's foie gras ban by giving them out for free while supplies last).
But when I'm reaching for my coffee Friday, I'll be sticking to plain ol' glazed doughnut and standing far away from the culinary cutting edge.
ARTISTIC LUNCH: A group of South Bay arts organizations have also come up with a great innovation launching Friday with Lunchtime@Trianon. The monthly performance series is a smart way to show off downtown San Jose's Le Petit Trianon Theatre, as well as provide downtown San Jose workers, residents and visitors with some midday culture.
The free series will be held the first Friday of each month at Le Petit Trianon at 72 N. Fifth St. (except July, when it gets bumped to July 12 because of the July 4 holiday weekend). The first performance will feature the International Russian Music Piano Competition, which begins the same day. Future shows include the South Bay Guitar Society, the San Jose Chamber Orchestra and Poetry Center San Jose. Check www.trianontheatre.com/calendar.html for the schedule.
The performances are scheduled to start at 12:10 p.m. and finish at 12:50, which should help office workers make it there and back within an hour. Audiences are also welcome to bring in a bag lunch or takeout food, but let's keep the chewing at a reasonable volume.
SPACE NEEDED: Family Giving Tree is desperate for warehouse space for its Back to School backpack drive, which provides school supplies for about 21,000 low-income students. The San Jose nonprofit needs at least 35,000 square feet of space between July 15 and Aug. 31. Contact David Bratton-Kearns at 408-946-3111, ext. 200, or email@example.com if you can help.
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I think we'll really be able to tell how good this team is after this upcoming West Coast trip. There's no question we are improved, but that trip should show just how much.
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I think we'll really be able to tell how good this team is after this upcoming West Coast trip. There's no question we are improved, but that trip should show just how much.
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
For those that predicted breaking the Bulls season win record, winning at a 90 percent clip (9 of first 10 games) extrapolates out to a 73 games won season....
So for anyone who predicted a 70+ win season then you better not think this is fool's gold!
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden
For those curious...
Pacers current win percentage: .923
Bulls 72-10 win percentage: .878
Pacers 61-21 win percentage: .744
Our current win percentage has us on pace to win 76 games (rounded up from 75.7). So, we're actually on pace to shatter the record by a pretty sizable margin. It's unlikely we'll keep up our current pace for the entire season, obviously, but at this point, anything less than 60 wins will be a moderate disappointment.
You guys sure do like to set your expectations high.
I still think we end up around 54-28 (2004 Pistons), as our offense is still working out the kinks, and against the top teams defense can only carry you so far.
Last edited by immortality; 11-25-2013 at 05:08 AM.
Yeah the teams we have beaten so far are struggling but guess what? Managing to win these games and not slipping up against poor record teams, is a major reason you get HCA.
Spurs are 12-1 as well, I wonder if their fans are having the same convo. Prob not.......sit back and enjoy the ride.
I'm not perfect and neither are you.
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the esteem of Elohim,
Ephisians 4: 32 And be kind towards one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as Elohim also forgave you in Messiah.
This team is pretty mature, disciplined and hungry. I would not be surprised if we won 60+ games.
Lance is finally home. Whether he becomes our starting PG or he's 6th man, he's getting big minutes and he's here to stay. #llortontnia
This team has certainly been tested. They took Miami to Game 7 of the ECF's last year. Coming into this season, everyone knew that at worst the Pacers would be a top 4 team in the NBA season with the potential to be the best. I don't care what the combined records of our opponents are. What is the combined record of Miami's opponents? It can't be that good either considering that they are an East team too.
Don't discount the fact that we're getting every team's best shot night in and night out. New York, Boston, and Philly all played their asses off against us, yet we found a way to win. I think we would have lost one of those three games last year. The mark of a great team is when you can routinely win games when every team is gunning for you. At this point, every team in the league is well aware of the fact that the Pacers are a great team. This isn't 2011-12 when we were a new team who was taking the league by surprise. Everyone knows we are great and wants a shot at us.
We're going to win an absolutely insane amount of games this year. Our 12-1 start is only fools' gold in the sense that we aren't going to continue to win at a 92% rate which would leave us with 75 wins. This is a great team who started the season like a bat out of hell and picked up right where they left off last year. Everyone knows their roles and we are simply too much for other teams to handle.
Last edited by Sollozzo; 11-25-2013 at 09:06 AM.
Skeptics can call a 12-1 start "fools gold" if they want, but I call it getting into the habit of winning
from the very outset of the season like a truly great team should.
I'm not sure you can isloate a portion of the schedule like that and use that isolated portion as a litmus test. I mean for sake of discussion lets say they go 1-4. Does that prove 12-1 wasn't a good indicator? Well what if we then win 8 straight (which would mean beating the Heat twice) What does that say about the 1-4 stretch?
It is all arbitrary during the regular season, but it is always better to take the long view. So you never really know until the playoffs, because that is when it counts for real. Regular season is to fine tune your game, and to get the best playoff position possible.
But this west coast trip followed by OKC and SA is extremely tough. You are playing by record the 4 best western conference teams all on the road in a weeks time. 3-2 would be great. Beat The Jazz, and split with the top 4 western conference teams.
Yeah... I would take 3 and 2 out of this trip.
If the Pacers didnt beat the Bulls - they would have a winning record.
If the Pacers didnt beat New Orleans - they would have a winning record.
So yes - while the records of the other teams are not looking great - we are also helping to make it look that way by beating them.
I do think this trip will be important, we will either fall behind the spurs and possibly blazers or we could clear some space. San Antonio has always been a tough one for us to win esp in San Antonio. That being said if we split the season series with these guys I would not be disappointed at all. I just wish they were playing here first!
This sums it up... I don't think the Pacers are "worse than they appear". There's no question that skills are up, they are more cohesive as a team, and they are going to be a handful in the playoffs.
However, we will see what we *actually* have, once the opponents are a more representative sample. Let's talk about "legitimacy" as a championship contender after 25 games.
Thank you. This is about what I was going to say, though I probably wouldn't have said it as well. W have played one very good team twice and lost one to them once. The rest of the EC can thank us for a part of their bad record. Pacers are not going to go 81-1, but until somebody beats us at least twice, we are the top team in the EC.
I would add in the Miami game as part of that very difficult stretch. If the Pacers go 3-3 I would be happy with that. I really be happy with 3-3 if they beat the Spurs.
I don't know what you guys are talking about, I'm expecting 81 wins this season. I'm still disappointed in the team for not winning 82.
The record is fantastic because they've won the games they should've won. Miami had a hard time with this at the start of the season. Just look at the record of the 3 teams that have defeated them this season.
It's not that the Pacers November Schedule looked like an easy one when the NBA released it. They have already played 4 back-to-back sets. They've had to play the Bulls twice. When the season started, we had no idea that several of these teams they have beaten would be this bad. Cleveland, New York, and Brooklyn have been unexpectedly horrible so far.
The quality of their opponents is inconsequential because everyone ups their game when they go against the Pacers now. The hunter has become the hunted. That's what happens when you come into a season as one of the teams with real championship potential. They are getting everyone's best effort and yet, they are still winning. Those 12 wins are as real as that 1 loss and it has the Pacers in the top spot. Let's enjoy that and not sell them short.
Miami lost to Brooklyn and Boston.
Their toughest road win is Charlotte (7-7).
Is their 10-3 record fool's gold?
The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).
I would definitely say that after watching the Pacers for the past twenty years this is the most consistent I have seen victories come on a consistent basis. They are playing hungry and closing out games. The only team we need to worry about is Miami. Brooklyn has gone exit stage right.
The Blazers and Spurs have each won ten straight games and sit at 12-2, so let's take a look at their respective schedules:
Portland started off their streak with a home and away against Shaqramento, then took out Detroit and squeaked by a Bledsoe-less Phoenix team at home. Next came a four-game road winning streak that looks pretty good until you look at the competition (Boston, Toronto, Brooklyn and Milwaukee - a combined 16-37 on the year). Their last two wins, against Chicago (Rose injury game) and at Golden State, are probably the most impressive in their run.
The Spurs look like a monster sporting a point differential of +11.5, and a glance at the box scores shows they took care of the bad teams (Utah, New York, Cleveland, Boston) with relative ease. Against some "tougher" competition, such as the 7-6 Suns and 8-6 Warriors, however, the contests were much closer, with the Spurs edging out Phoenix by just three and Golden State by a single basket. The combined winning percentage of San Antonio's opponents during this streak? .466 Not a cakewalk, but by no means a murderers' row either.
I don't think anyone would discount the Spurs as a great team and a championship contender because of the perceived weakness of their opening month schedule. They've earned that respect after a decade plus of strong teams and consistent success. A person who wants to discount the Blazers and Pacers, however, will have an easier time convincing themselves that the record is fool's gold because their recent history is not as solid, especially the Blazers'. I wouldn't expect a record-breaking season from either squad, but I also know that bad teams don't go on nine game winning streaks.
Last edited by LG33; 11-25-2013 at 02:27 PM.
Being 12-1 is good regardless of who you're playing.
I don't care if you play the worst team in the league 13 times. That's still very impressive to come out with that record.
Add in the multiple back to backs, and the 4 games 5 night stretch. I don't think it's fools gold. But I also don't expect us to keep up this pace either.
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September 1st, 2013 02:32 PM #11Senior Member
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Anastasia " Ana "- Love
Amity " Ami "- Love
Edward { big GP for the girl } " Dare or Teddy " - No.
Eva / Ever { I cant decide }- I much prefer Eva. I kind of like Ever, but there's something about it that keeps me from really liking it. I think it might just be too common as a word.
Maximilian { see Edward } " Mila or Max "- I prefer Maxine, Maximilienne, Maxienne, or Maximiliana. Maximilian is a bit much for me on either gender, but it's downright strange on a girl.
Nightingale, Soleil, Soul, Wisteria - I like them all as middles.
Yvaine- I just hear "vain."
Isabella, Isolde- I like them enough, but I prefer Isabeau, Isannah, and Isadora.
Ophelia, Aphrodite, Persephone " Persy, " Psyche- I think these are too much. Ophelia and Persephone are berry favorites, but I just think they're a lot of name. Artemis is much more wearable, in my opinion.
Remember " Remy "- I love it as a middle; might be too much as a first.
Wolfsbane " Wolf "- No. I think it would be horrible to go through life as "Wolfsbane."
Grey - I like it as a nickname- Gracia, maybe?
September 1st, 2013 03:34 PM #13Senior Member
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Anastasia " Ana " - like this
Amity " Ami " - do not understand the appeal here, I only think of the Amityville Horror movies.
Artemis - nice
Aphrodite - nice
Edward { big GP for the girl } " Dare or Teddy " - that's actually horrendous.
Eva / Ever { I cant decide } - Eva, Ever isn't a name, if you want Ever, use Everly.
Maximilian { see Edward } " Mila or Max " see Edward.
Nightingale { middle name } again, not a name.
Soleil { ditto above } I like this
Soul { ditto above } see Nightingale
Wisteria { ditto above } - cute
Yvaine - not bad
Isabella - pretty but too overused
Isolde - LOVE
Ophelia - LOVE
Persephone " Persy " - love this, hate the nickname, Effie is my choice
Psyche - reminds me of psycho
Remember " Remy " - see Nightingale and Edward
Wolfsbane " Wolf " - see Nightingale and Edward
Grey- only as a nickname for a boy.
Sorry if I was too brutal!
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September 1st, 2013 03:48 PM #15
Thank you all !! I really appreciate it
@lawsonhaley : Dont worry . i dont find it brutal at all . Just honest
@geeknamezyo : I actually love Twilight and fifthy shades of Grey but i wouldnt use all the names .
@mischa : I just adore your combos !! Artemis Grey { i agree swoon } , Isolde Anastasia & Eva Nightingale are just perfect !
If you have any other combos in mind please let me know"The kindest words my father said to me
Women like you drown oceans."
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September 1st, 2013 03:55 PM #17
Anastasia " Ana " - a fine name.
Amity " Ami " - not into it.
Artemis - a little precocious for me.
Aphrodite - not my taste.
Edward { big GP for the girl } " Dare or Teddy " - obviously a bad idea.
Eva / Ever { I cant decide } - Eva is pretty.
Maximilian { see Edward } " Mila or Max " Ugh.
Nightingale { middle name } could be really nice.
Soleil { ditto above } a nice middle.
Soul { ditto above } don't like it at all.
Wisteria { ditto above } - reminds me of hysteria.
Yvaine - I don't like this at all.
Isabella - solid, good name.
Isolde - not my taste.
Ophelia - very pretty.
Persephone " Persy " - cute, but not into Persy.
Psyche - that's not a name.
Remember " Remy " - again, not a name.
Wolfsbane " Wolf " - I'd think she was joking if she said this was actually her name.
Grey- only as a nickname for a boy.
September 1st, 2013 04:01 PM #19
Anastasia " Ana "- Like this (especially Anastasia) but worry about the 50 Shades of Grey association.
Amity " Ami "- Adorable nickname, great first name.
Artemis- Alright. Something about it sounds hard though.
Aphrodite- Not a personal favorite, but I can see it on a baby.
Edward { big GP for the girl } " Dare or Teddy "- No, no, a thousand times no. Leave it a guilty pleasure.
Eva / Ever { I cant decide }- Prefer Eva. Ever will sound trendy or dated in ten years.
Maximilian { see Edward } " Mila or Max "- NOPE.
Nightingale { middle name }- This is alright in the middle spot, but too much as a first.
Soleil { ditto above }- Like as a middle
Soul { ditto above }- Dislike. One of those word names that just too much.
Wisteria { ditto above }- Dislike. Too strong an association with Desperate Housewives.
Yvaine- Unsure how to pronounce this. Eve-aine? Not a fan.
Isabella- Very popular. Don't care for it.
Isolde- Alright, but I prefer Isadora.
Ophelia- Prefer as a middle, but pretty enough.
Persephone " Persy "- Like this.
Psyche- Dislike. All I can think of is elementary school children chanting "Psycho Psyche."
Remember " Remy "- Remy is cute, but I really don't like Remember.
Wolfsbane " Wolf "- Dislike.
Grey- Prefer in the middle, but it's not that bad.-Athena
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http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/78408 I assume the ratings are preliminary because the round was played yesterday. See how a one throw difference was either 6 or 7 ratings points going down from the leader and alternating between the two numbers? Why does that happen?
It was a par 69 21 hole course with an SSA of over 71 for that round. There were 8 1000 or higher rated players out of whom one played under par. Only 4 players went under par and two were at par out of quickly browsed 103 open players. And out of those six players at par or better one was rated 1002 and the rest under 1000.