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From the Victorian inns of San Francisco to the teahouses of Kyoto, the world is full of romantic destinations. Full story
For 15 years, New York-based Dutch photographer Jacqueline Hassink has been making her mark with global art projects, covering subjects as diverse as Haute Couture fitting rooms in Paris, the gardens of Kyoto and the boardrooms of Europe's leading corporations. Full story
China and Japan said on Tuesday Canada's decision to quit the Kyoto treaty on greenhouse gas emissions was "regrettable" and called on it to continue abiding by its commitments on climate change. Full story
The United States denied on Thursday it was trying to delay a new global climate deal until 2020, saying it supported an EU proposal that aims to chart a path to a more ambitious pact to fight climate change. Full story
Countries will make a last-ditch effort to save a dying Kyoto Protocol at global climate talks starting on Monday aimed at cutting the greenhouse gas emissions. Full story
Supporters of the theory that the earth is undergoing climate change say resistance to the idea is taking on a more partisan, ideological tone. Full story
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A New Haven data management startup has become the newest tenant in an Elm City technology business incubator run by the state's technology investment arm.
Connecticut Innovations Inc. said HDB Newco Inc. occupies unspecified space in the recently expanded CTech@Science Park at Yale facility that CI manages.
Using technology licensed from Yale University, HDB Newco is developing an open source parallel database management system. The technology will be used by enterprises to extract critical analytical information from large databases, CI said.
Incubator tenants share facility amenities, as well as on-site accounting, legal and professional business services.
Last September, the CTech facility at 5 Science Park was doubled in size to 4,000 square feet to five high-tech tenants, with room at the time for another five.
The New Haven incubator, opened in October 2008, is a partnership between Rocky Hill-based CI, United Illuminating Co., the Economic Development Corp. of New Haven, Yale University and LaunchCapital.
The other two CTech incubators are on the University of Connecticut Health Center campus in Farmington and on the University of Bridgeport campus in Bridgeport.
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Malcolm wrote:futerko wrote:smcj wrote: Whereas the Buddhists simply say that there is an infinite regression
No, they don't. The whole point of Buddhism is to avoid such an issue of infinite regress.
In fact, Budddhists accept certain kinds of infinite regression as a logical consequence of dependent origination, for example, the infinite regression of dependent causality.
The logical consequence of dependent origination is that nothing originates, nor has it ever, which is effectively the same as saying that there is no empirically infinite linear temporal duration.
Time and causality are "in mind" phenomena, which taken as concrete facts of existence, would render Buddhism an utterly pointless exercise in futility.


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An appellate panel Monday affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of a man who stabbed his live-in girlfriend to death with a machete in their Long Beach apartment in February 2010.
The three-judge panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled that the jury in Alberto Fonseca's trial properly rejected his defense that he killed Mireya Lopez Medina in an "unreflecting rage" after she admitted she had been unfaithful to him.
According to the ruling, the evidence was "more than sufficient to sustain the finding of deliberation and premeditation required for first-degree murder" and "allowed the jury to conclude that (Fonseca), rather than killing in a relatively short burst of spontaneous rage, made multiple decisions to kill again and again during a somewhat lengthy struggle."
Fonseca, 44, was sentenced in September 2011 to 26 years to life in state prison.
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Adnan Oktar: Everyone must honestly believe that TURKEY IS HEADING IN GOOD DIRECTION AND THAT WE WILL REALLY BECOME A SUPER STATE. Turkey will be a greater state than it has ever been in the past. Insha'Allah, it will be the leader of the Turkish-Islamic world. We are at the initial stages of this historic mission. And the Turkish nation is one that will free the whole world from anarchy, terror, distress, pain and all its sufferings. It is a really noble, decent nation toughened by troubles and sufferings. It has a spirit oriented towards managing the world and being of use to it. It seems that Allah has bestowed this task on our nation, insha'Allah. We shall soon see this coming true, insha'Allah.
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Star, 11 December 2010
The German Handelsblatt journal commented that from being a developing country,Turkey has turned out to be a regional power. The report with the headline, "Turkey left Europe behind" said,"Turkey now feels itself so powerful that EU has lost its importance." The report also said that the approval of the Turkish public to the EU membership had decreased by half during the last 6 years and that only 38 percent of the public wants EU membership. The words of the Ministry of Finance Mehmet Şimşek saying; "Europe inspires us" were also included in the report. Şimşek's words further quoted in the report as follows: "In case sufficient capital flow is held, Turkey can have an annual 7-8 percent growth, but Europe is weak in this sense. In terms of democracy, human rights and rights of the society, Turkey wants EU membership. Europe will benefit from it in the economic sense. Europe needs us; we add dynamism to Europe." The report also commented that it is possible to observe developments in Turkey in every field.


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Administrator Contreras-Sweet leads delegation, meets with leaders to discuss small business issues
WASHINGTON -- The United States Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of El Salvador's President-elect Salvador Sanchez Ceren arrived on Saturday.
The group was led by Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration; and with her are U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador Mari Carmen Aponte; Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., Counselor of the U.S. Department of State; Ricardo Zuniga, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere at the National Security Council, and John D. Feely, Principal Deputy Assistant for Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Members of the Delegation participated in a bilateral meeting with Vice-President-elect Oscar Ortiz to discuss various topics of mutual interest including the joint U.S. and El Salvador cooperation initiative "Partnership for Growth" which promotes economic growth through improved security and productivity.
Ambassador Aponte, Ambassador Shannon and Mr. Feeley, held a press conference to talk about drug trafficking, PetroCaribe, Fomilenio and Partnership for Growth initiatives and Salvadoran governability.
Furthermore, Administrator Contreras-Sweet joined a round table on the importance of micro and small businesses for the economic development of the nations and spoke on the "Small Business Development Centers" SBDCGlobal, which under the Partnership for Growth is supporting small businesses in El Salvador by linking them to international trade opportunities through an online trade platform.
"You, small and medium enterprises and future entrepreneurs here are the backbone of Salvadoran economy. You generate approximately 70 percent of the jobs in this country and this should be a reason of pride for all," stated Administrator Contreras-Sweet.
Deputy Director of the Salvadoran National Commission for Micro and Small Enterprises (CONAMYPE) Gladys Melara also participated in the event; President of Vital Voices El Salvador Alexandra Araujo, and five exemplary Salvadoran entrepreneurs.


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This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=0/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. Drum Kit allows you to play drums on your Xbox 360 using your either your drum controller or your standard xbox 360 controller. Chose from 50 different drum and percussion sounds and play along with tracks from your music library. there is even a metronome for practicing.
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Against Williamstown, Eminence was in front after the first inning and the score was tied at 3 after the fifth, but the host Demons poured it on in the final two innings to score six runs and come away with the convincing six-run win.
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Sideshow has posted a sneak peek at their next 1:6th scale Star Wars action figure: a Deluxe Darth Vader. From the image shown, fans will be getting Vader as he appeared in The Empire Strikes Back. More details as we receive them.
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In Japan, you'd have to living under a rock to not know Jero (or ジェロ) and prior to 2003 an event listing like the concert poster pictured below might have drawn attention for all the wrong reasons (see: Other).
There is certainly nothing inherently other about Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Jero, né Jerome Charles White, Jr., but he stands apart from the pack in that he has, before the age of thirty, achieved living his dream of becoming the first successful African-American Enka singer in Japanese music history.
Jero grew up among a strong influence of Japanese culture and began singing Enka at an early age due to his Japanese grandmother Takiko's enthusiasm for the genre. She had met Jero's grandfather, an African-American serviceman, at a dance in Yokohama during World War II. They married, had a daughter - Jero's mother Harumi - and eventually moved to Pittsburgh, his grandfather's hometown. Though his parents divorced when he was still very young Jero was reared under the cultural influence and familial guidance of his Japanese grandmother and his Japan-born mother in a mixed-heritage household.


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Firstly, I changed the name of this thread because if this isn't a "ROT IN HELL!!!" calibur thread, I don't know what is.
Now, onto the updates. :
I took the noteback back to the local rep, and they said the laptop won't work until I get the recovery CDs installed. The guy forgot to copy over the internal recovery partition, so I no longer have the ability to access it.
They dug up a copy of XP for me, so I could use the laptop until then. He told me it would take about 30 minutes. Of course, none of the drivers I needed were installed (they're all included in the recovery), so three hours later, I finally get it back.
I get it home, fire it up to make sure it still works, then shut it down. When I shut it down, it kicks back on again and begins blowing hot air out of the side of the laptop.
So, I call Toshiba again. They tell me it's probably a problem with the cooling system. Which means, this notebook came without the system fully installed, with a bad harddrive, and with a bad cooling system.
Anyway, I'm fed up with this, so I told her I'm done messing around with it and I want a replacement. She tells me that Newegg should be issuing the replacement, since Toshiba doesn't replace laptops not purchased directly from them. Newegg, however, tells me the exact opposite.
So, now, I've been on hold for over 20 minutes waiting to talk to customer service about getting this resolved.
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PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers scored two second-half goals, one by former Pilot standout Garrett Marcum, to defeat the University of Portland, 2-1, Friday night at Merlo Field in exhibition play.
Down by a goal at the break, defender Garrett Marcum evened the score in the 60th minute. After knocking down a clear from Pilot goalkeeper Nick Comstock, Marcum went far post with a chip shot from just inside the right corner of the box.
Second half subs, forwards David Hague and Chris Bagley provided an offensive spark off the bench. Hague, a rookie from Jarrow, England, was on the receiving end of a long pass from midfielder Tom Poltl near the left corner of the box. Hague made a move to the inside, beating a UP defender, then rifled a shot five yards out to make it 2-1 in the Timbers favor. Poltl was credited with the assist.
Bagley led the Timbers with five shots on goal.
The Pilots took the early 1-0 lead in the 5th minute on a Timbers own goal. Defender Cameron Knowles slipped the ball into the back of the net attempting to break up a cross into the box by heading the ball back to his goalkeeper Bayard Elfvin.
The Timbers outshot the Pilots 22-7. Elfvin recorded three saves on the night.
Friday's match was the first of two preseason matches for the Timbers this weekend. On Sunday, April 15, the Timbers are scheduled to play USL First Division rival, the Vancouver Whitecaps at 4 p.m. at Alder Creek Middle School in Milwaukie, Ore.
For more information, visit www.portlandtimbers.com
Starting Lineup:
Timbers – GK Elfvin, D Morrison, D Knowles, D Marcum, D Higgins, M Meissner (Ready, 45), M Poltl, M Lara (Gregor, 45), M Olum (Kreamalmeyer, 45), F Harrington (Hague, 45), F Ambriz (Bagley, 45)


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Don't suppose you could send me the Israel part could you?
Cause you watch total divas and appreciate that man
Plus I am kinda bored lol
Yeah that's what I'm saying Ha! I have lost faith now, completely. Honestly, there's nothing to like and there's no hope to hold onto. In the back of my head, I'm thinking the same with City but I didn't want to say it lol. I think we will, I don't think it will be enough to get through though, I see them scoring.
I don't really believe that if I'm honest. Rooney came from somewhere and same with Barkley, if he didn't care, he would never have used them or shown any interest at all so I don't go along with that notion. It's kinda beating a dead horse from other people outside of United at the moment.
I see more people changing though man, I honestly think if we get tanked by City, that will surly be that, do you think? I think we will beat the Greeks, but West Ham could get a draw and against City, it's hope for the best really. I can see 3 or 4 nil.
Also, you hear the news about Neville and Persie's son training with the City Academy? I mean, it's perhaps because they feel that's there best chance to succeed with not as big as a talent pool to choose from but still.. a little strange.
I have to agree with the season expectations and the sacking.
Like you, I don't trust him to spend the money that's being reported and to get it right either. I see him going the Spurs route with the spending if I'm being totally honest mate.
Also, thanks for the FR About time Ha!
Ok bro. Im going to go again here tonight or tomorrow, do you want to go again, or do you want me to wrap it up?
Man, I knew this season was going to be tough.. but this tough? It's gotta' be a bad dream and I'll wake up soon.
Indeed. He has not held a title in IWA.
Yep. One of the originals. It was actually myself, Vandarius, and Eddie who was behind the scenes at the time, that created IWA. I also previously ran ICW. But ya, Divine was an IWA original
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It's best to make the graham cracker cake for this torte the day before, because the flavor improves as it mellows. The recipe makes plenty of yummy butterscotch sauce, so you can drizzle some over the top and have extra to serve on the side. —Lavonne Hartel Williston. North Dakota
Recommended: 78 Christmas Potluck Desserts for 12 or More
VERIFIED BY Taste of Home Test Kitchen
- 6 eggs, separated
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Dash salt
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in the vanilla. Combine the cracker crumbs, nuts and baking powder; fold into egg yolk mixture.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold a fourth of egg whites into the batter, then fold in remaining whites.
- Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
- For topping, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour and salt. Stir in orange juice and water until smooth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature without stirring.
- In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Beat in confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the whipped cream. Repeat layers twice. Drizzle some of the topping over cake. Serve remaining topping with cake. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.
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As I watched the inauguration last month, I was reminded of Louie Giglio, the Atlanta-based Christian pastor who was invited to the ceremonies, but did not participate because of comments he made nearly 20 years ago citing Bible verses that stated homosexuality is sin.
Each day I hear in the media that my strong convictions and beliefs -- which are grounded in the Bible -- are no longer acceptable in society. Yet at every corner I am told to be tolerant -- period. As was the case with Mr. Giglio, attempts to bully me into apologizing for my own convictions have begun, and this shift in society greatly affects me. When the leader of the country that I worship Jesus Christ in, that I love, that I work and pay my taxes in, begins to deny me of my right to live out my convictions while also calling me to support the opposite, I take issue. So did Thomas Jefferson:
"To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical."
As tolerance for my life decreases, I am increasingly pressured to change. Am I to accept and publicly support abortion? Yes. Am I to accept and publicly support homosexual marriage? Yes. Am I to accept and publicly support the increasing attack on my First and Second amendment rights? Yes. But is acceptance of my beliefs enforced? Never. In fact, I am the prey of an increasingly anti-tolerant society, and when it comes to me and others who share my life for Jesus Christ, tolerance is increasingly rare. I am expected to reach some pinnacle of higher understanding which will lead me to abandon my Biblical beliefs and agree with society. This will never happen.
I do not protest homosexual marriage at the state capital, nor do I camp out in front of Planned Parenthood, but some who have the opposite views protest in demand that I acknowledge and accept their choices. I do not protest for my convictions and beliefs because I do not need society to validate me. My life is validated in Christ -- not through state laws demanding others to do so.
Yet I wonder if those on the other end of the spectrum understand that my beliefs and convictions are what I base my existence on. My faith in Jesus Christ determines who I am, how I make my life decisions and how I care for those around me. It is everything to me -- why would someone I don't know or don't desire to harm demand me to change?
I am a college educated, contributing member of society. As a homeowner, I keep my property neat and presentable out of respect for my neighbors. I make an effort to assist others members of my community. I pick up garbage off the street in order to assist in making the city I live in a better place. Yet when my dependence on Christ and my convictions come into play, all that is void.
My love for Christ and my daily dependence on Him -- the core of who I am -- is increasingly scoffed and belittled. As a Christian, God commands me to take responsibility for my sin, to acknowledge my complete inadequacy before Him, to acknowledge Him as Lord and Savior and to accept that I stand before Him guilty of choosing sin over righteousness (Romans 3). Of course this is not popular in the media, as some find Jesus Christ offensive; therefore, so am I. But this makes it very clear that I can live a peaceable life, abide by the Bible and the pressure will remain on me to conform.
In researching historical events and preparing my heart for days when uttering the name of Jesus Christ will mean my life is in danger (Romans 1:22), I am reminded of a quote by Martin Niemoeller, an anti-Nazi pastor in Germany during World War II:
"First they came for the Communists, but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists, but I was neither, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews, but I was not a Jew so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me."
I am a Christian woman who is conservative -- I do not hide or apologize for that. My convictions might not be popular but that does not mean they do not exist or that they will go away.
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Trying to get a feel for the "average" PacersDigest user.
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Trying to get a feel for the "average" PacersDigest user.
They still have dial up?
Its what your parents used to conect to the internet with their Comodore 64What's a "dial-up"?They still have dial up?
I have suffered these past months while awaiting my ADSL, but in a few hours the time has come once again that i will be connected by a 2Mbps adsl line WOOOHOOOO
dial-up, <shiver> I remember my first modem; a whopping 300 Baud (Bitrate i.e. Bps, not even Kbps, that was my next (expensive) BIG improvement, I went to 1200 Bps or 1.2 Kbps!
nowadays, 33.6 is old fashioned, 56.6 standard on a notebook, and isdn at 64.4 a temp step in the right direction.
Next step 54Mb wireless, Gb wireless and so on, we are moving in that direction, so we are getting there, don't forget that on wireless network the cable companies lose out, for a large part :P so prices are competitive and roll-out has still a value to the dollar, LOL let's hope we can all enjoy it soon, yet i kindly ask those of use in more fortunate circumstance (i.e. broadband) to "think" about those of us on dial-up, so they can participate as anyone else. i.e. trim your pictures size and please put in links to pictures you want to post instead of the picture itself, those who are on dialup will miss them anyway, whether you posted them or not, a thread with a large picture will be neglected because it takes 5 minutes just to get that on screen
So Long And Thanks For All The Fish.
If you've done 6 impossible things today?
Then why not have Breakfast at Milliways!
Cable here, usually a smokin' 4Mbps.
"Just look at the flowers ........ BANG"
Dial-up! I have them on 8-track!
I got cable about 4 months ago, and I can't imagine living without it. It'd be like living without air, or food, or
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Wow. We have even more broadband users than I expected.
17 out of 18 so far. 94.4%.Wow. We have even more broadband users than I expected.
Pretty impressive numbers.
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High speed at the office; dialup at home.
But I'm getting the family DSL soon as a combined birthday present.
Why do the things that we treasure most, slip away in time
Till to the music we grow deaf, to God's beauty blind
Why do the things that connect us slowly pull us apart?
Till we fall away in our own darkness, a stranger to our own hearts
And life itself, rushing over me
Life itself, the wind in black elms,
Life itself in your heart and in your eyes, I can't make it without you
Bah...humbug. All this new fangled technolgee is a bunch of crapola. It takes a real man to use a 12.2 modem. Why in my day....
Ever notice how friendly folks are at a shootin' range??.
Hey... I used to have a Commodore 64...Its what your parents used to conect to the internet with their Comodore 64What's a "dial-up"?They still have dial up?
What you think I know what that is because I did not have one?Hey... I used to have a Commodore 64...Its what your parents used to conect to the internet with their Comodore 64What's a "dial-up"?They still have dial up?
We had the Vic 20 first then the 64 you name it we had it. And we used a very slow modem to direct connect to other comodores and type messages to each other. It was so slow you could watch the type as it came accross the sreen
I never owned a C64 but did use one when I was in grade school.
For their time (mid 80s), C64s were the bomb, actually. They had the best sound chips on the market, and decent graphics. Plus it was SOOOO easy to get pirated games (in 5th grade I remember having HUNDREDS of free games).
I'm a dork though. After falling in love with the Zork trilogy I sat down and wrote my first program (a lame text-based game) in C64 basic when I was like 10 years old.
The C64 sound chip is actually still around in the form of a synthesizer called the SidStation...
And, yeah, we had Prodigy and later Compuserve along with a 2400 baud modem. All you could really do with it was go to local bulletin boards and post messages...
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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."
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Listening to the talking heads, they're saying how wonderful this is and how strong Jimmy is for doing this and .....................
B.S.. He checked in because he got caught. He wouldn't have done this if he got home without incident last nite. The people that I have respect for are the ones that realize their problem by themself. Not with the assistance of the law. Didn't we hear about him going thru rehab 6-8-10 whatever years ago ?? And not too long ago, he tweeted that he hasn't had a drink in 15 years.
Yeah - sure Jimmy. Ok.
Whatever he goes thru has about a 5% chance of sticking.
A wakeup call is a wakeup call though.
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
Get the scriipt from the PR person: I'm sorry for what I have done, it's embarassing, it's a bad example, yada-yada ........... I just don't buy into it - pretty much when ANYBODY says it. Sadly, I say that from experience.
There are some that do recover and kudos to them. Addiction is a B.
But you said it was a long time ago 8 years to me wasn't that long ago that was my point.
As for what the punishment will be for Jim apparently the Giants co-owner Steve Tisch thinks that the NFL will punish him what that means I don't know. All I do know is that fining him won't do anything and neither will suspending him it won't be much of a punishment and he'll go back to what he did before. My point of the draft pick or maybe taking away part of the Colts salary cap is that it will be something that won't go away so easily for him. I don't get how you can say the owner getting popped for a DWI is unrelated to the organization when he owns said organization and the people working for him have to put out statements and talk to the press about what may happen to him.
Personally I think he'll just get probation and a fine but it is a distraction for the Colts just like if any player got arrested.
Report: Jim Irsay's daughter, Carlie, to take over Colts' day-to-day operations
Carlie Irsay-Gordon (middle) will take control of the Colts in her father's absence. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz wrote a heartfelt plea for Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay to get help when he was arrested for driving under the influence, and Kravitz tweeted on Tuesday that Irsay will cede day-to-day control of football operations to his daughter, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, while the owner is in rehab getting help.
While Jim is in rehab, one of his daughters, Carlie, will fill Jim's role. Will sign off on trades, acquisitions, etc.
Bob Kravitz (@bkravitz) March 18, 2014
So who exactly is Carlie Irsay-Gordon? She's the 33-year-old daughter of Jim and Meg Irsay one of three from the couple (who divorced last fall) whom Jim has said previously will have equal shares of team ownership when he dies.
The most famous sister might actually be Casey Irsay, who is married to racecar driver A.J. Foyt IV.
But Irsay-Gordon, who has attended NFL owners meetings for nearly a decade, will be in charge while Irsay gets the help he needs. It will be interesting to see if she speaks at all at next week's owners' meetings in Orlando. Jim Irsay is typically very visible at the events, almost always stopping to speak to media members.
According to the bio on the team website, Irsay-Gordon interned with the Colts in the football and marketing departments while pursuing her undergraduate degree, later graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in religious studies with a minor in geoscience from Skidmore College in 2005.
She and her husband moved from Chicago to Indianapolis with their three children.
There has been speculation for the past few years that Jim Irsay might dial back his involvement in the team on a daily basis, even with as much as he loves the Colts. Perhaps Irsay-Gordon had been preparing for this day. Clearly, the team has faith in her abilities or she would not be overseeing this role.
Glad he checked in and is getting help. Hopefully his family stays strong and makes him complete it and not just go until this blows over. It is a shame it took this for him and his family to take his addiction seriously. I do not see how his family just ignored this as I am sure this is not the first time he has done this.
Addiction + a ton of money is a really toxic combo and a lot of them hire enablers they probably didn't want to be cut out of the Colts fortune either.
Fortunately for Irsay if he's seriously committed to sobriety that is its not over because he's still alive can't say the same for Whitney Houston, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and so many others.
When your star quarterback hurts his neck you lose a lot of games.
When you lose a lot a games you fire your president.
When you fire your president, you hire a first time general manager.
When you hire a first time general manager you trade your first round pick for Trent Richardson.
When you trade your first round pick for Trent Richardson you do drugs.
When you do drugs you end up lost in front of Adam Vinateri's old house.
Don't end up lost in front of Adam Vinateri's old house.
Except I think Irsay was doing drugs way before Manning was gone for the 2011 season. Although I can see why someone would be on drugs after watching that debacle.
Thanks for the buzzkill!!! Lol just kidding
In the case of temporary absence of owner Jim Irsay, Carly Irsay Gordan is the principal of authority for the Colts— Mike Wells (@MikeWellsNFL) March 18, 2014
Pain medication has a rough road to recovery. From experience I was taking over 20 Vicodin a day for nearly a decade prescribed by my good old doctor at the VA hospital for injuries incurred while I was in the Army. The withdraws were very rough and I was so miserable I thought about ending it all. I got through it though and I pray that Jim will get better too. I had one relapse as well when I had shoulder surgery and was given Percocets, my Hydrocodone and Valium 6 times daily after shoulder surgery. That time I was able to do the weaning off myself after I had an incident of talking to a balloon for an hour thinking it was my daughter. I actually had the doctor ask me if one point we needed to switch to Oxycontin or Methadone and I saw the light and got as new doctor there and now I am down to six of the 5/325's a day now and am feeling much better. Even though most likely I will never be completely off of pain medication I am glad to say my quality of life has improved.
So just like a few of us have been saying... this won't impact the SB bid:
NFL: Irsay's arrest won't impact 2018 bid
March, 18, 2014
By Mike Wells | ESPN.comINDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has meant so much to the organization and city over the years.
But his arrest late Sunday night comes at a time when Indianapolis is trying to land the 2018 Super Bowl. Indianapolis is in the running with Minneapolis and New Orleans for the Super Bowl.
Irsay faces four preliminary counts of felony possession of a controlled substance.
"It will not impact the bid process," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said. "The NFL owners vote individually on the award of a Super Bowl after evaluating the presentations of each competing city."
There's an NFL owners meeting in Orlando, Fla., next week. They'll meet again in May to vote on which city will host the Super Bowl in 2018.
Indianapolis hosted the 2012 Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium. The city got high marks for how well it hosted the event that ended with the New York Giants beating the New England Patriots.
Allison Melangton, president of Indiana Sports Corp. and the head of Indy's Host Committee for 2012 Super Bowl, issued a statement.
"Jim Irsay has created one of the best franchises in the NFL," she said in the statement. "He and the franchise have made immeasurable contributions to the City of Indianapolis and State of Indiana. We don't have any detailed information about the incident and it would not be appropriate to comment on this further."
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There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
If by impact that I don't think the Colts weren't going to get it before this happened then yes I agree.
Lol... I just respectfully disagree then, I'm not much in conspiracy theories and drama. It doesn't make sense that it would impact it, on a pure business-level, and then they come right out and concur with that sentiment. It's your choice to go chasing other theories.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
I was never under the impression that Indy was going to get the 2018 bowl bid especially with New Orleans 300th anniversary(as if they didn't get an SB just a couple years ago but hey at least its not the Katrina excuse) and Minnesota building a new stadium. I see them getting preference over us.
Of course if they don't get the bid it will be spun because of Irsay's arrest when I don't believe it was a real factor to begin with.
Has nothing to do with a conspiracy theory its logic here.
You know I already didn't think we were going to get it, I've stated it. My entire point was that Irsay's drama would have zero impact on it, whether we had a chance or not. I was just getting the feeling from you that you didn't believe that. So if I read that wrong, then I apologize.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
I hope Ir$ay gets the help he needs. You don't see Bobby Kraft or John Mara getting arrested while driving in an upscale subdivision.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Steve Tisch believes Goodell will make a statement in disciplining Irsay
Plenty of NFL owners will be asked about the Jim Irsay situation when they gather in Orlando for the annual league meetings next week.
One got a head start on the process by talking to a guy on the street with a camera, from TMZ.
Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he believes Commissioner Roger Goodell will take action in this situation.
I feel hes gonna do something, and I think hes gonna make a statement, Tisch told the unidentified reporter who tried to interrupt the surprisingly talkative Tisch several times during the 90-second-or-so session. Again, you know, Jims got some felony charges against him. (Four, to be exact.)
Tisch made it clear that hes merely commenting on the leagues rules and precedents, not attacking or judging Irsay.
Jims a great guy, and I think a lot of people are wishing him all the best, Tisch said. Certainly me included. And I think hes getting the help that he needs, and its gonna make his life a lot better.
To the extent a double standard is suspected regarding players and owners, Tisch doesnt seem to believe two sets of rules will apply.
An owner is just as vulnerable to disciplinary actions as a player, Tisch said. By putting ownership as well as coaches and players in the bylaws, its gotta be applied equally.
Its still unclear how to apply the rules equally between players and owners, especially when the owner has a net worth of $1.6 billion.
For a first-offense DUI, players routinely lose two game checks. Under that standard, maybe Irsay should lose two weeks of his own paycheck from the league, via the teams share of TV and other revenue that gets carved up and divided among the 32 franchises.
I don't think Kraft "gave" it to him... Putin just flat out took it, lol.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Yeah, Putin lots to grab things.
Dungy feels for Irsay, but says Goodell has to discipline him
Former Colts coach Tony Dungy felt terrible when he learned that his old boss, Jim Irsay, was arrested for driving while intoxicated and drug possession.
I was heartbroken, Dungy said on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. Ive known Jim Irsay for 13 years now. Hes a special guy to me a person who is very self-sacrificing and would do anything for you. He did some unbelievable things for me, for my family, for the city of Indianapolis, and I just want him to do well. Hes struggling with some prescription painkillers and other medications he made a big mistake. I was sad to see that but Im hoping that this will be the silver lining in the cloud he will reach out and get some help and grow from this.
But while Dungy has sympathy for Irsay, he said theres no doubt in his mind that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will hand down discipline, considering that Goodell has disciplined players, coaches and team executives who were arrested.
I think they have to, he said. If the commissioner doesnt step in with something I dont think it will be good, so, yeah, something has to be done and hopefully everyone benefits from it.
Dungy is right. We can simultaneously say that we hope Irsay gets the help he needs, and say that its totally unacceptable to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. Irsay deserves support while he gets that help, and he deserves the discipline he will surely get from Goodell.


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Hans, Heinz, Vinc�n,
thank you for your kind help! Sorry that I did not reply ASAP, I have late shift this week and did not manage to try all your tips. I am looking forward to this weekend to have some time for that though. :)
Btw.: Sorry that I got confused about Hans & Heinz - I don not know how this happened to me.
After deleting them and also some bad ones in the sky I get a perfect stitch.
Here is a Pano and project file.
I never include the rotator in the pano also because that will give you problems if you want to stitch the nadir in PTGui using viewpoint. Even with just a small part of the rotator at the bottom it may give you a shadow in the blending which needs extra work.
Actually I would say that the best way of shooting with your lens is 8 at -30 8 at +30 and 1 zenith at +90.
That may of course sometimes give you problems with no features in the zenith but in most cases it is easy fixed if you learn to take the zenith the same way always.
Originally posted by hindenhaag View Postwhich version of autopano pro are you using. This is important to know, if it is possible to add a single CP to get better results in difficult situations. Yesterday I tried your second set in autopano giga and after deleting a lot of bad CP, link by link and pics by pics, I ended with a fair result, some stitching errors left. I do not work too much with autopano because I do not like the way CPs are placed and they way you have to del bad ones.
So there is a possibility to get a good result with autopano pro as well, but I prefer PTGui, specially the latest beta version with a lot of new functions.
At the moment it looks like I have to to swallow the bitter pill (in German "bite the sour apple") and spend some money on PTgui Pro.
PTgui assembles all of my image sets perfectly or nearly perfectly without any manual action and perfectly with some manual editing of CPs. If Autopano Pro requires me to do a huge amount of manual optimization, then I would rather spend the 150 EUR on PTgui Pro.
Originally posted by Vinc�n View PostIn fact you need to download AutoPano Giga 2.5 Alpha 1, it includes possibility to add individual CP same was as you are used to do in PTGui ;)
I am also really disappointed that Kolor did not respond to my thread in their forum at all. Over a week has passed now. I even send them a mail and asked if this was a limitation of Autopnao regarding the use of ultra wide angle lenses. But no reaction.
Thank you all, I can not tell how lucky I feel getting all this help here! Even if it drives me in the direction I did not want to (buy PTgui).
Kind regards,
"Can you explain why this is causing problems? I understand that it is not real relevant image data and that (see your next tip) I could make my life easier leaving the rotator out of the images. But I thought that the PTgui mask feature would let me mark this part as non-relevant when adding a nadir image? I will be using the Nodal Ninja Nadir-Adapter - at least I hope that it will work with my tripod with center column ... ."
Well you have 8 images which you need to ad mask on. Just a tripod leg included in the image may destroy your nadir stitch. The stitcher does not know that it is not an important element. Of course it can be done with copy/paste now using the new mask function and it can probably also be included in a template. Does not work always yet though.
That will also exclude the rotator from being a target for auto-controlpoints which corrupts the stitching completely like it did in your example. But why include it when it does not have any function.
The nadir takes just 30 sec to take (also with long exposure bracketing ) by using the leaning tripod method which many of us uses.
And you do not need to change anything on your panohead, just tilt down slightly.
I had the same frustration with autopano like you concerning CP and the amount of work to get the pano right.
One thing I'd like to tell you about PTGui. HDR is a part of the program, which I personally only use for exposure fusion, with very confident results for me. I do not use the true HDR stitching, because I do not like the results. I look to this point of the program for not being so perfect. But actually this is not the biggest goal of PTGui. So if you like to do full HDRI, you better use a different program for this part of the work, Photomatix Pro for example or , cause you use windows, the new program of http://www.oloneo.com . Either you use these programs in the beginning, and place your HDRI pics in PTGUI, or you use PTGUI exposure fusion and place the different blended panos to photomatix. May be you try both workflows and then you decide what you like better.
But anyway, keep your autopano version to be able to upgrade later if you need this software for things you might do in the future, gigapixel..
Concerning the Zenith shot: in difficult situations, totally blue sky, very little or no connection to the rest of your pics, it helps to take two zenith shots for example at +60�pitch( depending of FOV of your lens} 180� visa versa, to get connection to the horizon by catching corners of houses, lamps posts etc.
HeinzLast edited by hindenhaag; 08-26-2010, 10:57 AM.
I just want to give a short update on my progress, as I promissed to give feedback on the tips I received.
In the meantime I bought a copy of PTgui Pro and experimented a bit with the shooting technique suggested by Hans.
The 8 pictures at -30� + 8 pictures at +30� + 1 zenith + 2 nadir (180�) works pretty good. Thank you very much Hans!
I will have to practice takings panoramas with my gear now and eventually continue to fine tune the NPP. But for now I am really glad to have found a solution (PTgui with your tips).
The only downside sofar is that the performance of Autopano on my computer is way better than the one of PTgui (probably due to GPU processing). I also have the impression that PTgui is causing a lot of paging due to excessive use of memory. I will probably need to get more RAM (I currently only have 4GB).
Thank you all for your very kind help! I hope to give something back in the future!
Kind regards,
You say the performance is better with Autopano. Usually it is the opposite. PTGui is at least double as fast (at least on Mac) however you may need to adjust your settings.
What is your computer especially how many cores do you have. There is cvurrently a problem using the auto settings for this.
In preferences (I believe it is called settings on windows) look at the advanced area. If you have a large number of cores you have them all set in Number of simultaneous threads to use.
Change the autosettings to just 2 if it says 4 or more. This may cut stitching time to half on Intel i7 processor computers which have 8 threads set as default.
If you have a 32bit computer Ptgui can only use 2 GB ram.- Your autosetting is then set to arround 50%


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From what I know Zen is an understanding that all knowledge and beliefs are equally valid, not just Buddhism. And I think it would be a very liberal understanding and practise of Buddhism.
Something like the saying that goes: All rivers lead to the same Sea.
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"We're fighters," Gordon said last week at Auto Club Speedway in California. "We just don't give up. We're a much stronger team than we show in the results and this team is a tight-knit group.
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Well we have a Ct scan Monday and see the oncologist Tues.
John is skin and bones now, sleeping almost all day and night.
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My Mom died of cervical cancer with mets to everywhere and she died like John is, just slowly wasting away. I thought he would have jaundice though.
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What homebuyers love about Kirkwood is that it is like living in 'small town USA' within a big city. They have a choice of historic or newer homes in a town where everything is within walking distance. We have a beautiful active train station run by volunteers, a grain and feed store, a bakery that smells like it did when you were a kid, and annual parades where residents sit on the curb and wave flags!


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Air Mattress Buying Guide
You may wonder why some air beds on the market can vary so greatly in prices. You may have seen a queen size raised air bed selling for under $50 on Amazon.com or Walmart stores and some models that cost around $200. The main reason for this great difference in price stem from 4 key main factors.
1) Material
There are a few different plastics that can be used to make air beds:
2) Gauge of Material
Besides the material used, the gauge or thickness of the material is important. A gauge of under 0.4mm is more likely to tear under the weight of an average adult. A higher gauge for each of the three material will help make the bed last longer, but a higher gauge for Vinyl and PVC doesn't mean it's more durable than a lower gauge Laminiated Polyester on PVC.
3) Built-in Pumps
Air beds that are inexpensve will likely come with an external pump or no pump at all. When an air bed comes wtih a built-in (or integrated) pump, it is easier to use as you won't have to attach anything to it. SimplySleeper air beds all come with pumps that requires only a turn to inflate or deflate. Also the pumps are factory sealed tight together with the bed so leaks are less likely to occur.
4) Coil Design
The construction or pattern of the coil on top of the bed also can increase the durablility and comfort of the air bed. Most inexpensive beds have sparse or standard coils that do not require much production time. The less coils the bed has the less structurural integrity it has. This means that if you sit on the side of the air bed you will likely slip off right off. Also the coil can provide more chambers inside the bed which provides more support for your body.
When shopping for an air bed, pay close attention to these specifications and not just price alone and you will find the best bed for your needs.
Shopping for the Best Air Mattress
For about 5 years in my life, I had to do a lot of moving and even a bit of travel. The longest I've stayed in one residence was for 1.5 years. I lived in small houses, homeowner's attics, apartments, and cramped studio rooms. While traveling, I chose the smallest room possible, most of them with uncomfortable (or questionable) beds. While space may have been tight, one thing I never suffered from was a good night's rest.
The stress of constantly moving, going to college, working, and the occasional travel can take a toll on someone's well-being. Thankfully, I don't look back at those days as being a horrible, stressful time, and I attribute most of that to having restful sleep every night, thanks to my handy air mattress.
My air mattress lasted me many years. I took it with me everywhere, and saved a ton of money by not having to rent trucks to move a huge traditional mattress, as well as being able to stay in smaller apartments due to not needing so much space. Even if no one place was ever "home" for me, my air mattress helped bring that feeling of security and stability since that never changed, regardless of my surroundings.
Possessions, relationships and jobs came and went. However, my investment in a quality air mattress was easily the best decision I ever made. Even today, I keep an extra one on hand for those nights where we have overnight guests, or certain days where I need extra firmness my traditional bed can't cover.
The air mattress you choose today has to satisfy strict requirements. After all, this is your health and quality of sleep on the line! The ability to easily inflate and deflate to adjust to your desired firmness at any time is crucial. Without enough spine support, you can wake up with aches and pains, and it can negatively affect your sleep quality.
A convenient travel bag makes it simple to deflate, fold up and go in a matter of minutes. Time is of the essence for all of us, and shaving off minutes to pack up and go is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. A good travel bag is waterproof, sturdy, easy to carry and fits in any suitcase or duffel bag.
Depending on your usage and lifestyle, the initial investment in a quality air mattress will pay for itself in as little as a few weeks. It's great for singles, those living frugally, travelers constantly on the go, backpackers, and students.
SimplySleeper air mattresses and air beds are the perfect companion for any of the above, and are great to have around the house for anyone else. Have lots of overnight guests? Move a few furniture and inflate a comfortable SimplySleeper for a sound night's rest. Staying at a motel overnight for a business trip, but prefer not to sleep in a previously occupied bed? Use a lightweight SimplySleeper air mattress, adjusted just for your desired firmness and comfort.
SimplySleeper air mattresses are simply the best in the industry. With such benefits as the below, you'll wonder why you ever went without:
Available in a wide variety of sizes and all constructed with heavy-duty polyester Durmothane technology for the ultimate in breathable fabric and comfort that adjusts to your body temperature.
You can turn any room into a cozy chamber of slumber quickly and economically with a quality SimplySleeper air mattress. They will meet and exceed your expectations for the quality of sleep you deserve, even from a convenient air mattress.
Summer is a time for warm weather, barbecues, bonfires, and most of all... camping! Who doesn't love a good weekend of camping with a group of friends, sipping cold drinks, and roasting marshmallows? I sure do! However, one thing that may turn people off from camping is the idea of sleeping in a tent on the cold, hard ground, but don't worry, I have a simple solution to that problem... get one of the SimplySleeper air mattresses and get ready for one of the most comfortable night's rest you'll experience in the outdoors. I can honestly say from experience that these mattresses are worth taking on your next camping trip! Below are just a few of the many air mattresses that can be used for camping:
This bed has so many great features that come with it, and it is such a convenient product to bring camping. It is a twin size bed with a built-in foot pump, which means no need to hook it up to an outlet; you can pump up the mattress in just two minutes without any hassle. The SS-25T is extremely light weight, weighing in at only 6 pounds, and it comes with a carrying case so you can easily bring it with during your travels. The quality of the material is very durable so you don't have to worry about rips and tears. Take a look at this awesome model under SimplySleeper: http://www.simplyglobo.com/ss-25t.html
Another unique model that's worth checking out is the SS-SNG54Q, and it's a very useful item to bring along on your next camping trip. This is a queen size air mattress which means more room for sleeping (great when camping with your significant other). This particular model has a rechargeable battery pump that automatically inflates and deflates the bed in only 60 seconds! All you would have to do is put the deflated mattress inside your tent and the pump will do the work. Once again, these air mattresses are made to be durable and puncture resistant, so it can handle the grueling environment of the outdoors. Check out this air bed, and I promise you won't regret it! Here's the link to the SS-SNG54Q: http://www.simplyglobo.com/simplysleeper-ss-sng54q-queen-airbed-w-rechargeable-pump.html
So, if you're thinking of going camping sometime soon, think about purchasing one of the SimplySleeper air mattresses so you don't have to worry about sleeping on the hard ground ever again!
SimplyGlobo is extremely proud to announce that Inc. magazine ranked us 164th on their 32nd annual list of fastest-growing private companies in the nation out of a whopping 500! In order for a company to be included on the list, they were required to achieve a minimum sales growth increase of 770% in the past three years, which a huge accomplishment for any company.
It is such an honor that our company has been ranked on Inc. 500's exclusive list, a list that has provided early exposure to many well-known companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Zipcar, Clif Bar, Vizio, Oracle and many others. SimplyGlobo started out small, but thanks to our team and loyal customers, we were able to experience this rare and amazing opportunity. Thank you to our wonderful customers for your continuous support in helping us to get to where we are today!


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Modern wrestling fans, we are spoiled. Does anybody remember how Gorilla Monsoon would call a good match-up between two established stars as "a main event anywhere in the world"? On Mondays and Fridays, each and every week, we get those proverbial main events anywhere in
Greeting IWC. This is my first blog so let me know how I do. I've been a fan since the late 80s and have seen the highs and lows of the business. I think its easy for us to complain about the product today and be nostalgic for the good old days. But lets look at things with some perspective and appreciate the good wresting we do get; without ignoring some of the glaring problems that frustrate us


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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Skin Care and Diseases
Mysterious Rash
My mother, who lives on a working farm, noticed a red and very itchy rash recently all along her right arm that has spread to the upper part of her body on the right side. It got a little better after a few days of prednisone but now has spread to the left side of her chest and left arm. While it seemed like it might be poison ivy at the very first (possible blister on her arm), she is familiar with poison ivy and once it started to spread it didn't look like a poison ivy rash at all – just red and itchy. A clue might be a large guard dog that loves to come to her right side to be petted and sleeps in the house at night. While the dog is big, she is still a puppy at 11 months old and pushy (eager!) to get attention. Because of her size and long white (shedding) hair there is a lot of contact with hands and arms. During the day she runs free and there many plants and other weeds, including poison ivy, in the area.
A dermatologist can help differentiate poison ivy dermatitis (resin transferred from the dog) from a primary blistering process of the skin like bullous pemphigoid or even a reaction to cheyletiella mites present on the dog.
If you see a blister, photograph it for the dermatologist to inspect; true blisters filled with fluid can help to narrow the list of diagnostic possibilities, but it is often difficult for patients to describe what they mean by a blister as opposed to other forms of rash.
Susan T Nedorost, MD
Associate Professor of Dermatology
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University


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Rangers acquire outfielder Robertson from Padres
OAKLAND -- The Rangers, looking to add speed to their bench and still unsure if Shin-Soo Choo needs to go on the disabled list, acquired outfielder Dan Robertson from the Padres for cash considerations on Wednesday.
Robertson replaces pitcher Pedro Figueroa, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation. He has been sent back to Texas for an MRI and further examination by Dr. Keith Meister.
The Rangers were going to acquire Robertson regardless, as they were looking for an outfielder with speed after Jim Adduci went on the DL with a broken left pinky finger.
Robertson, a 5-foot-8 right-handed hitter, has never played in the Major Leagues. He is a career .304 hitter in seven Minor League seasons, with a .381 on-base percentage and a .411 slugging percentage. He also has 131 career stolen bases.
"He's got some speed and he can play all three outfield positions," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "I can use him to pinch-run."
"We view him as a winning type of offensive player," assistant general manager Thad Levine said. "He's a very patient hitter and a scrappy performer. He fits the way [Washington] wants the game played and what he demands from his players."
Robertson could also serve as the Rangers' leadoff hitter if Choo ends up on the DL with a sprained left ankle. Robertson was a 33rd-round Draft pick by the Padres in 2008 out of Oregon State University. He has spent the past three seasons in Triple-A.
"This is every kid's dream," Robertson said. "You don't know how you are going to feel. It really hasn't sunk in yet. I'm sure it will sink in when my cleats hit the dirt."
Robertson was with Triple-A El Paso in Las Vegas when he got the call from Padres farm director Randy Smith. He was told it was good news and bad news.
"I said, 'OK, hit me with whichever one you want first,'" Robertson said. "He said, 'The bad news is we traded you to the Rangers.' I thought that wasn't so bad, I like Round Rock. Then he said, 'The good news is you're going right to the big leagues.'"
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Mike E. Thaemert, 38, of Mayer passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2013 at his home in Mayer.
Mike was born on Sept. 1, 1974 in Watertown, the son of Earl and Diane (Anderson) Thaemert. He was baptized at St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Germany and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Young America.
Mike loved everyone with all of his heart, especially his godchildren and his nieces and nephews. He had a strong work ethic, getting done what needed to be done every day. Mike was an avid sports fan enjoying the Vikings and Twins or whatever sport was being played. He enjoyed bartending and cooking at the T-Road, also playing darts, horseshoes and shooting pool for the bar. Mike was a huge country music fan. Mike was employed at Chaska Machine Tool as a shipping manager.
Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents Ellsworth Thaemert and Harold Anderson and Uncle David Thaemert.
Mike is survived by his loving family: parents, Earl and Diane Thaemert of Norwood Young America; sisters and brother-in-law, Michelle Baumgarten of Norwood Young America and Melanie and Joe Moberg of Hamburg; special friend, Katie Taylor of New Germany; grandmothers, Lucille Thaemert of New Germany and Betty Anderson of Le Sueur; nieces and nephews, Dylan and Brianna Baumgarten and Ryan and Emily Moberg; aunts and uncles, Donna and Dave Stresemann of Westbrook, Bob and Patrice Thaemert of Ft. Myers, Fla., Bonnie Thaemert of Hamburg, Dexter Anderson and special friend Sandy Livgard of Mahtowa, Dennis Anderson of Burnsville, Doug and Diane Anderson of Dayton, Dean and Jill Anderson of Le Sueur, Kurt Anderson of Gaylord, Neal Anderson of Glencoe and Jane Anderson of St. Cloud; cousins; other relatives; and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Germany with Rev. LeRoy LaPlant officiating. Visitation was Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and for one hour prior to the church on Saturday, all at St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Germany. There was a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Friday evening. Interment was at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Joe Moberg, Chad Koehnen, Jamie Feltmann, Brad Brabec, Ryan Mader and Brian Stresemann.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia, www.johnsonfh.com.
OBITS – Mike Thaemert
Mike E. Thaemert, 38, of Mayer passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2013 at his home in Mayer.


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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR VIDEOGRAPHERS in FORMATION SKYDIVING (FS and VFS), ARTISTIC EVENTS (AE) and CANOPY FORMATION (CF):
The IPC competition rules require for Video Transmission and Recording, that ALL video equipment MUST deliver a PAL (format) digital video signal (High Definition HD 1080i AVCHD) through a compatible video connection.
Any other digital video equipment not using the PAL standard (i.e. NTSC and others) DOES NOT meet this reqirement.
It is the responsibility of the VIDEOGRAPHER to ENSURE the compatibility of the freefall video equipment with the scoring system. The Video Controller does not have the power to grant exceptions. Non-commpliance with this rule will lead to the situation, that the performance on video cannot be processed and is not accepted for judging and scoring because of non-compliance with the IPC-rules.


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THE extreme weather will cost British industry millions of pounds as workers were told to stay at home rather than attempt a tortuous journey to the office.
According to a snapshot survey by employment law firm Peninsula, more than one in five people took the day off work on February 2 as a result of heavy snowfall.
The survey of more than 300 employers found of those who attempted to get to the office, four out of five were late arriving because of the travel chaos.
Many rail firms advised passengers not to travel unless absolutely necessary, while London's six million bus users were left stranded when all services were suspended amid the capital's worst snowfall for 20 years.
The London Stock Exchange said trading activity had fallen to levels not normally seen except on traditionally quiet days, such as Christmas Eve.
David Buik, of BGC Partners, said: "With 15cm of snow on the ground, it is hardly surprising that markets are only running at 50 per cent capacity at best. At 9.10am, only 120 million shares had changed hands."
Shops and businesses were also hit, with fears mounting over the financial cost.
The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) warned that previous events that crippled transport cost businesses millions of pounds.
It said the one-day tube strike in 2007 cost London £48 million.
Dr Helen Hill, director of policy and public affairs at the LCCI said: "We know that a one-day closure of the Tube alone can cost the capital up to £48 million in lost productivity, so with most of London's transport infrastructure down, the costs could be similarly high.
But the impact is likely to be felt all over Britain.
Howard Archer, economist at IHS Global Insight, said the snow could cause disruption across most areas of the economy, including the manufacturing and service industries.
"But any disruption to business is the very last thing that the UK economy needs in its current extremely weak state."
Based on the estimation that a fifth of the workforce had been unable to make it into work, The Federation of Small Businesses said the cost of the bad weather to the UK economy was £1.2 billion.
The FSB estimated that contracts would be stalled, cheques not banked and purchases of items such as sandwiches, confectionery and other goods and products would suffer as a result of people staying at home.
The FSB called for a wide-ranging debate on the UK's infrastructure and the country's ability to respond to bad weather.
Rebecca Clake, of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, said more people had been able to work from home because of advances in technology.
"Companies that have put in place the technology and practices to allow their people to work flexibly in normal times can reap the rewards today, as thousands of people log on from their living rooms and bedrooms to keep the knowledge economy ticking over.
"Even those employees stuck at home without access to their desks and work emails may be able to get on to some of those 'when I have a spare moment' tasks. This could be a kind of weather-enforced opportunity for employees to innovate."


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Once upon a time devices did not have multi-touch interfaces. Technology is moving at a blistering rate. I hope when Apple releases the Macbook Touch or whatever they call it they license "Touch Me" by Samantha Fox for the TV commercials.
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Nevermind...I found this in his DX profile:
Looks like he can set a decent screen....but as I said....honestly...it's not hard to set a better screen than Hansbrough.Outside of his offensive rebounding prowess, the another interesting wrinkle to Plumlee's game are the brief flashes (just six attempts all season) that he has shown as a spot-up shooter from mid-range, particularly given his comfort operating out of the pick-and-roll. He already sets very good screens and rolls hard to the basket, which is an asset given the predominance of pick-and-roll sets in NBA playbooks. His shooting mechanics need significant work, as his shooting touch isn't great and he spots a slow release with a bit of a hitch, but if he is able to develop in this area, he would have a much better chance of carving out a role in an NBA rotation.


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Any of them? They are rerun on like 20 channels now.
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Any of them? They are rerun on like 20 channels now.
I try to avoid regular tv.
Unless of course it's football season.
I just came in to ruffle some feathers and represent the counting thread...you know that you could post random, scattered, disturbed thoughts in the counting thread also, right? All one needs is a number and one can do anything one wants.
They tried to defeather a chicken the other night at something like 160 psi.
He was deader than hell but his feathers hung in there.
Them numbers confuse me man.
But I do stop in there from time to time.
well, I suppose I could come in here and drop some posts from time to time...I'll try to cut down on the hostility, but sometimes it is my only outlet, ya know? It's either here, or a random shooting spree from the clock tower with the .50 cal.
We all gotta be who we are.
It's a nice day today here.
I just wish my "here" had more trees in it.
Why is it sometimes you can cut and paste images into threads and sometimes you can't.
Is it that you are really copying and pasting a link and don't realize it?
There ain't nothin like cuddlin up with a red assed baboon for the weekend.
I love it at taco bell how they either throw no sauce in the bag or 15 packets of sauce, even though they clearly see one person in the car ordering one taco. You want sauce you get sauce baby.
At wendy's you can ask for extra crackers with a small chili and they'll give you 2 total.
I wish a few of the taco bell guys would go work at wendy's in the cracker department.
That didn't come out right.
You go to Arby's and order a market fresh sandwich and a diet coke.
I'm sorry, did you say $39.95.
Is that us dollars?
Man you never know with taco bell what you're going to get. The one right near my house will get you you're entire order in under 90 seconds almost guaranteed.
You can have a less complicated order at the taco hell 3 miles up the road, and you're lucky if you get your food in less than 15 minutes. And they are guaranteed to fark it up big time.
I have found, however, in all my taco hell adventures, that you never know how many or what type of sauces you will end up with. I think some of them just say "F it" and throw in 934765908347 packets of each type of sauce. Some will throw you in 1 packet per item. And some never ask or give you any at all.
And how the hell you can eat tacos without sauce. That's a crime in Idaho. Fockers.
I gave up on Subway.
It's not like what you are about to eat is really going to be worth getting out of your car and waiting in line anyway. But every time I go in there
I get some jackass with a list for the whole crew.
I just turn around and leave. I did that like 3 times and I was done with SUbway.
And, Twes, you must have had a coupon to escape Arby's with a sandwich for less than $50.
I think that Arby's must be run by the oil companies. Both places you get gas and are forced to grab your ankles and take it like a fresh prisoner in San Quentin.
First, Twes, you need to get out more. I see why you post in here....how many posts by you in a row? I don't even want to know!
Second, Taco Bell is an enigma wrapped in a mystery. I still can't figure out why they got rid of breakfast (the country breakfast burrito rocked A$$) or the Bacon Cheeseburger burrito.
Third, yes, Arby's eats a$$ for cost....and taste. It is where the oldskey's eat around here. Not sure you can enter ours without flashing your AARP card. Geezer could help us with this one...
And they act like they have cocaine in their shakes or something.
I mean sure it's a good shake but wtf? $12 for a shake
I can't even tell you the last time I went to Burger King.
I can't believe they're still open really.
I just think they haven't taken down the signs or something.
Hardee's might as well put up on the sign...
"Come Here if you just don't give a flock"
I once stuck a the hose of a 60 gallon, high pressure air compressor up the anus of a turtle and pulled the trigger.
And I ain't afraid to admit it.
I bet that was the fastest #$%*&^%^(* day of his miserable life.
Here is the list of "fast" food places I will eat at in order of frequency:
1. Taco Bell
2. Wendy's
3. McDonalds (breakfast)
4. DQ (rare)
5. Steak n Barf (very rare)
6. Arbys (very, very rare)
Oh and I once went to one of those Pizza Hut/Taco Bell/KFC places.
That's just f'd up to start with, but they had a combo with tacos, chicken strips, and fried taters.
Of course, that's what I got. Never again.
Everybody has to bring up oil companies.
It's getting so bad you buy stuff at some store and take it home and it's not worth driving back to get your money back.
I had that happen with a light bulb I bought for the post light.
Brand new bulb was bad but flock it.
Of course my two hump camel could get me back there if he doesn't stop to spit on cars to often.
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I think they mix that in too.
That is f'd up.