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Trout's slam highlights six-run game-winning rally
Shut down for seven innings by Sale, offense comes to life in eighth
ANAHEIM -- The bases were loaded, nobody was out, Chris Sale was on the mound, his Angels were down by four with six outs left and he's only human, so of course Mike Trout was searching for a grand slam when he strolled to the plate late Saturday night.
Then he got a couple of mid-90's fastballs, fouled them off and knew he had to change his mindset.
"I was thinking home run," Trout said. "That's why I fouled them off. You get big in situations, and you lose your mechanics in the swing."
So the 22-year-old center fielder re-focused, ran the count full, stepped off to collect himself and reminded himself of an approach that has already made him the game's best all-around player: "Stay up the middle and put the ball in play."
Trout stayed up the middle, but he never quite put it in play. His line drive sailed into the rocks in left-center field, tying a game the Angels seemed primed to lose, setting up for Erick Aybar's two-out, game-winning single five batters later and keying a thrilling, 6-5 victory over the White Sox.
"We needed it," Trout said. "We never stopped fighting."
Not since Game 6 of the 2002 World Series have the Angels won at home when trailing 5-0 after the seventh inning, and it just so happened that they did it against arguably the best pitcher in the American League.
It was their 16th come-from-behind win of the season, perhaps the most satisfying of them all -- and it only added to Trout's growing legend.
It's not just that he came through in such a big situation, or that he battled back despite being down 0-2 against a menacing Sale, or that his home run came on a low-and-away changeup that couldn't have been spotted any better. It's that he was able to make such a big adjustment on the fly, in a situation when nerves typically don't allow it.
"That's why he's the best in the league," Sale said of Trout. "I can't really say too much about a guy like that hitting a home run off of you. The best."
Sale entered his start 5-0 with a 1.59 ERA on the year, and entered the bottom of the eighth having given up just one run in 31 career innings against the Angels.
Then Aybar hit a liner to left, rounded the bag hard and slid safely into second. Then Chris Iannetta singled up the middle to get his team on the board. Then Alexei Ramirez bobbled a potential double-play ball from Collin Cowgill. Then Howie Kendrick worked a nine-pitch at-bat to line a single to right and load the bases with none out. Then Trout uncorked his 12th home run of the season, and the second grand slam of his career, to electrify the 39,089 fans at Angel Stadium.
"We got a couple mistakes to hit," Kendrick said. "I don't know if that was because he was tired or what. We just were able to get some guys on base, and guys came up with some really good at-bats and that amounted into some hits for us."
Sale left the game after Trout's homer, his night ending 115 pitches into it, and right-hander Jake Petricka replaced him a batter too late. Petricka retired the first two hitters, but Josh Hamilton hit a single -- giving him his third three-hit game of an injury-shortened season -- and C.J. Cron did the same to put runners on the corners with two outs.
Then Aybar, who entered batting .302 with runners in scoring position, hit a dribbler up the middle that rolled past the infield and gave the Angels their first lead.
The six runs were the most by the Angels in one inning since July 10, 2013. It marked the second straight night they've scored at least five in one frame, and it was the most runs they've scored in the eighth inning or later since they came up with nine in the 13th inning on Aug. 16, 2009.
"Down 5-0, we could've easily just put our heads down and stopped playing," Trout said. "But you never know."
Given the score and their opponent, the Angels had a 2.0 percent chance to win when the eighth inning began, according to Fangraphs, making this their biggest comeback of the season. But there have been several others. And when asked why, Iannetta pointed to the unsung heroes who relieved Matt Shoemaker after he gave up four runs (three earned) in five-plus innings -- Mike Morin, Cory Rasmus and, for the 1-2-3 save, Ernesto Frieri.
"Our bullpen's giving us a chance to stay in games," Iannetta said. "You're going to have starters go deep into games and you're going to have some games when guys don't go as deep. Those are the games we need our bullpen to keep it close, because we have an offense that we can come back with."
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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It's not just managers. Far from that. There are many knowledgable people who won't touch Perl with a 10 foot pole. Very good programmers. And they are right, Perl isn't their thing.
It's not just perception. The problems people see with Perl are real. Perl is a handy tool. Multipurpose. But it's also difficult to handle, it's dangerous, and it has a lot of quircks. It's not for everyone. In fact, it's not the right language of many people currently using Perl. If I look at Perlmonks or Usenet, I'd say th
I'm certainly happy to hear well-known Perl programmers say this. This Pollyanna "Perl for everything" attitude is just as silly as the "Java-only" folks.
However, I don't think that because I think Perl is the language of choice to solve a problem, anyone else should pick Perl to solve the same problem.

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Last-Minute Halloween Ideas
Posted November 1, 2013
Boo! Halloween is right around the corner, and if you're having second thoughts about your decision not to decorate or wondering if your house isn't quite scary enough, it's okay! There's still time to get your spook on, manage your costume, lay in extra candy supplies, and sweep the porch before trick-or-treaters begin arriving. Today, I've rounded up some quick Halloween decor ideas from our friends at Hometalk for those of us who leave things to the last minute.
I kept an eye out for fast, inexpensive, fun crafts projects -- like things you can do after work tonight, or with your kids tomorrow afternoon! Many integrate recycled items from around the house, and they can be saved for next year or adapted to use for a different holiday, in keeping with our love of reusing, recycling, and decorating with the environment in mind.
Linda in Chicago appears to have a bit of a pest problem! She has a tutorial for this bats across the door project, but you can also use it to inspire your own take on the design. If you're lucky, you'll make it so realistic that the neighbors will be calling a Chicago exterminator.
Blogger Art is Beauty whipped up these spooky little things with old bottles and fresh labels! All you need is some graphic design panache or a quick internet search for vintage labels and you can make your own arsenic, poison, and other labels for empty old bottles. Print them on label paper so you can peel and stick, or simply glue regular paper down to the bottle. For added eek factor, fill your bottles with mysterious colored fluids...
Another take on the concept, this time from Laura! These jars include lights inside for added eek factor -- battery-powered votives are perfect for this. In addition to using them for decor, you can also hand them out as party favors at your Halloween party. Try filling them with a dry baking mix, jam, or something else frightfully delightful. The best part is that you can make these with recycled jars from around the house; the variation in shapes, sizes, and styles will add to the rustic and slightly creepy look.
Have some old lumber around, like Gail? Stop letting it clutter up the yard and turn it into something useful. You can turn 4x4s, 2x4s, and other scrap wood into decorations with some paint, recycled vinyl, and anything else you have lying around; try wrapping wood in tulle to make a mummy, or painting it bright orange with black features as seen here to make a pumpkin-inspired decoration! Best part: when the holiday is over, you can paint all over again for your next holiday decor project.
Have a mouse problem, like Tammy Brenner? This is a $1 craft store pumpkin (although you could use a real one) with a few mice from the same location (you might also want to check the pet store to see if they have low-cost play mice...or, if you're like me, root under the furniture for abandoned cat toys). She drilled some holes in it and now she's got a pest-infested table decoration. Gross!
Decorating Ideas Made Easy is living up to her name here with this super-basic ghost. All you need is tulle, cheesecloth, or another lightweight fabric (check discount stores) along with a tomato frame (for body) or even a broomstick! In just a few minutes, you'll have a classic Halloween ghost to warn strangers away from your yard. For added authenticity, consider whipping up a few fake headstones with that scrap lumber you have lying around.
Have some glass blocks sitting around, or some of those weird ice-cube lights? (Come on, you know you do.) Alderberry Hill has a great design idea for you that can be as tricky or as easy as you want it to be, depending on what you stick to the outside and how you light it. These quickie Halloween decorations double as mood lighting, hooray!
Remember: As you're setting up your amazing Halloween display this year, make sure to be careful with your lighting. It's important to observe basic electrical safety by making sure there are no exposed wires, taping down cables so people don't trip, and keeping lights out of puddles and other areas of moisture. Don't overload any of your outlets, and it you notice wavering lights, sparking, smoke, or anything else amiss, cut power immediately and call an emergency electrician.
Katie Marks writes for Networx.com.View original post.


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Brian Sheehan dishes on what's hot and trending in the world of all things food and drink for Monday, November 28, 2016.
This rich 15-minute ragu turns pasta or polenta into a quick hearty dinner any night of the week!
These coconut, almond, and chocolate cookies are chewy, flaky, and crunchy, all in one bite!
Salmon doesn't need to be complicated. The slight spice of dijon and the tanginess of lemon really bring out the great salmon flavor!
These egg cups are nutritional and incredibly delicious. Perfect for a protein packed breakfast.
Great for parties, this Italian deli loaf is six sandwiches in one! Your guests will be amazed when you cut into it.
Buckwheat soba noodles are dressed with miso dressing and tossed with fresh vegetables.
A cookie for a more mature palette, these pesto cookies will surprise you with their zesty, savory flavor
This recipe doesn't require any fancy equipment, throw it in the blender and it's ready in seconds!
Get your day started off the spicy way. Shakshuka is a traditional Israeli breakfast dish, made with eggs and tomato sauce.
This delicious cake is perfect for those of us who are a little less kitchen savvy. Just freeze and enjoy!
Rich, sweet, and perfect with maple syrup, these muffins have the flavor of french toast and the convenience of a muffin!
The secret that makes these incredible bloody Mary's so delicious is the bacon blended into the drink!


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The past few weeks have been really exciting as we have been getting our hands dirty and working hard on our lovely autumn/winter 2014 prints! We always design a year ahead and it's a great time to experiment, get creative and have fun with our work.
We took a few days out of the office to go do some silk screen printing. We love getting back to the craft of textile design. Painting, drawing and screen printing mean our prints are truly hand-crafted and distinctive; we hope it shows. We can't wait for these prints to hit our shops to see if you love them as much as we do.


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Shall I compare thee to a lover who has been with his or her beloved for nearly seven years, when the supposed "itch" strikes? Shall we discuss the seven steps of the congress of the familiar partners? Yes, young grasshopper; for you, too, may someday end up sending in probes with a partner you know all too well.
1. The Education of the Student
In order to enjoy sex in this life and beyond, one must first study the many methods of congress with an open mind (and, in the ladies' case, an open yoni). If your man is unwilling to consider such experiments as the lower congress (look it up—and trust me, he's not), you must whisper sexy things to him while he sleeps in order to make his thoughts more fertile.
2. The Girding of the Loins
Pleasure flowers when the body is flexible and willing. Per the Kama Sutra: "When a woman forcibly holds in her yoni the lingam after it is in, it is called the 'mare's position.' This is learnt by practice only." Enlist a partner or a flexible physical trainer to assist you in cultivating this skill.
3. The Dressing of the Salad
Distinct from "tossing," the dressing of the salad calls for lovers to clothe themselves strategically in order to emphasize their most desirable attributes, yet make them maddeningly difficult—but not impossible; no special Mormon underwear, please—for their partners to access. Think zippers, snaps, leather and those weird things that hold up garters.
4. The Preparing of the Runway
Lovers should use hair removal techniques, aromatic oils, peanut butter, vajazzling and whatever else they can think of to adorn their bodies before congress begins. Think creatively, but refrain from using materials that could diminish a partner's desire. In addition, the targeted setting of congress should be clean and welcoming, and not necessarily private.
5. The Biting of the Boar
Says the Kama Sutra: "When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practiced, and it is done on the following occasions: on the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated." Enough said.
6. The Congress of Just the Tip
Much can be gained by forcing one's lover to wait for it—or most of it, anyway.
7. The Sending in of the Probe
When passion reaches its climax, it may be necessary to send in the probe. The probe may be applied to a variety of areas, in a variety of manners, and the long-term lovers are advised never to exercise the same probative position twice in a row. "Thus," counsels the Sutra, "if men and women act according to each other's liking, their love for each other will not be lessened even in one hundred years."


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#037 A visitor to the show admires the Janet Forjan-Freedman collection of postcards of the Hamilton area. About 700 of Janets collection of over 2,500 Hamilton cards were on display. Some of Janets collection, titled "Vintage Postcards of Hamilton, Ontario" can be found at www.hamiltonpostcards.com
#026 Collectors peruse the offerings of PDG20 / Peter & Doreen Howe of Trenton.
#029 Derek Dalton of Dalton Collectables from Barrie entertains a couple of potential clients at the Golden Horseshoe Post Card Club Show.
#033 Susan Ramsay, Curator of Battlefield House in Stoney Creek explains her collection of postcards that pertain to the War of 1812 and the Battlefield House and Monument in Stoney Creek, Ontario.
The 25th Annual Golden Horseshoe Post Card Club Show and Sale celebrated it new location with another successful event. It started out rainy and cool but ended up as a nice day outside while inside everyone was busy trawling through box after box of post cards, forever on the hunt for that elusive nugget of gold that will complete their collection (or at least bring it a little closer to completition).
With dealers from Ottawa to St. Catharines and collectors from Sudbury to London, business was brisk. As the club also promotes valuations on collections for novice collectors and those wishing to part with cards from their parents or grandparents eras there was much buying and selling.
After 24 years in Burlington the club is vey happy with the new larger and brighter premises and looks forward to many more years of their annual show and sale at the Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre in Dundas, Ontario. Sunday September 25th, 2011 has already been booked for the next show and we look foreward to many more dealers and collectors visiting us then.
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- Facilities owned, operated and used for the sole benefit of the State or Federal government.
- Railroad facilities.
- Water main extensions which are 24 inches or less in diameter, as specified by the "Water Facilities Planning Agreement" between the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County Water Authority dated March 9, 2011.
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- Normal service extensions of public utilities and public service corporations.
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If variety is the spice of life, Mexican vineyards just may be the place to be.
"As we've seen in a lot of categories, we're seeing new varieties and more offerings as retailers look to differentiate themselves and growers look for ways to see higher returns on their farms," said Josh Leichter, general manager of Fresno, Calif.-based Pacific Trellis Fruit LLC.
Black grapes appear to be regaining their luster, he said, and Pacific Trellis plans to pack more black seedless and red globes this year.
Bakersfield-based Sun World International now has Sugrathirteen grapes (Midnight Beauty) in commercial production in Sonora.
Sun World plans to offer the black grape as well as its Superior Seedless green grapes in a new Together At Last 3-pound Mexican combo pack, said marketing manager Natalie Erlendson.
"The new pack will drive (sales) of black seedless grapes and also increase awareness and favorability for two of our flagship grapes," Erlendson said.
"We have plans to introduce several other promising seedless varieties there as well."
To get a head start on the season, several growers including the Molina Group have planted vineyards in the Guaymas area of Sonora, two hours south of Hermosillo.
"Guaymas has only been producing table grapes for about three years," said Jerry Havel, director of sales and marketing for Nogales, Ariz.-based Fresh Farms, the group's distribution company.
"We have early superior (sugraones) out of that ranch, which puts us in the sugraone business probably seven to 10 days earlier than most people, expected around May 19 this year," Havel said.
Fresh Farms is also offering its prime seedless green grape, now in its second year of commercial production.
"It's an early variety that's an alternative to the perlette — larger and sweeter," Havel said.
Jared Lane, vice president of marketing for Bakersfield, Calif.-based Stevco, home of Grape Man and Supergrape labels, said the grower-shipper plans to have added volume in sugraones and the newer princess seedless grape.
"It's an extra-large green grape with a hint of muscat flavor that's predominately grown in the San Joaquin Valley," he said.
The biggest change Lane sees in Mexican grape varieties is the transition to more red grapes.
"There used to be lot of green grapes in Mexico," he said, "but red is now preferred in the U.S. for its sweeter taste."
Some chain stores on the high end are selling three red grapes for one green grape, he said, and on the low end they're probably 60% red and 40% green.
That's one of the reason Mexican growers are producing more flame seedless, he said.
Despite its seeds, the red globe remains popular with is big round berries, firm texture and sweet flavour.
"Mexico is getting close to a million boxes of red globes," said Miguel Suarez, owner of Nogales, Ariz.-based MAS Melons & Grapes LLC.
Latin Americans who grew up eating seeded grapes still love them, he said, even if they move to the U.S.


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IKL is good to go.
You may now drop players and sign free agents as you please.
LA, you still need to decide on when the trade deadline is. I've set the divisions/conferences already.
I have set the playoffs format to be 5 games for all rounds so far because having the 5-7-7-7 format we usually have leaves us only 40 regular season games for 26 PO games.
I think 5-5-5-5 which gives us 46 regular season games and 20 PO games is better.
We could also have only 8 teams make the playoffs (two from each division) to make a better balance between regular season and PO games.


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Beginning this week, Skylight Music Theatre offers audiences a chance to catch a unique "dynasty" in action—specifically, Michael "Ding" Lorenz, whose collection of vintage vaudeville percussion novelties has become known as "Ding's Dynasty."
The charismatic Ding, who stands somewhere in that area between stage magician, stand-up comedian and musical genius, created a popular Skylight Cabaret show in the '09/'10 season. Footage of Lorenz's 2009 performance of a tune from Carmen ("Habanera") on an arrangement of taxi horns has reached thousands of hits on YouTube.
His cabaret show has now been expanded into a Studio Theatre performance for the Broadway Theatre Center. Starting April 27, the Skylight presents Lorenz's expanded show, Things That Go Ding!
Lorenz will be joined by the Skylight's Ray Jivoff and Jamie Johns in a production large enough to feel big without losing too much of the intimacy and magic that Lorenz uses so well in his one-of-a-kind shows. The works of Bizet, Liszt and Gilbert & Sullivan will be fed through Ding's irreverent aesthetic in a show that should be a great deal of fun.
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First aid myths - and what really works
Some common first aid myths are still going strong, even though treatments have changed since our parents' and grandparents' day.
"Some of these treatments were correct, but you could be going back 40 years or so, and now the practise has changed," says Kevin Barnes, National Training Manager of St John Ambulance Australia and former paramedic. With Kevin's help, we've sorted out some of the most common first aid myths - and explain the treatments that work.
Put butter on a burn
You should never place butter on a burn. Putting butter on it can make it much worse, says Kevin Barnes. "When you think about it, if you chuck a piece of steak in the frypan, you use butter to help it cook. It won't treat the burn but it can cause infection or other problems." To treat a burn, immediately place it under cold, running water for 20 minutes, Kevin Barnes advises.
Many burns can be treated at home, but in some cases you'll need to seek medical advice. "If the burn's from the shoulders up you will need to call an ambulance or doctor as there's a potential it could affect the airways which can swell and block off. Any burn that's larger than a 20 or 50 cent piece could need further treatment from a doctor so it's best to seek medical advice, Kevin Barnes says.
Prising open the mouth of someone having a seizure
If someone's having a seizure the worst thing you can do is attempt to prise their mouth open says Kevin Barnes. "It's actually impossible to swallow your tongue," he says. "You should never try to prise someone's jaw open - their muscles are too tight and you could hurt them or yourself. You could potentially break their jaw."
Instead, ensure the area is safe by moving any dangerous objects, and, says Kevin Barnes, "If possible place something soft under their head (such as a folded jumper) so they don't hurt themselves. When the seizure is over, place them into the recovery position and let them rest till they feel OK."
Lean backwards with a bleeding nose?
Whether it's from a blow to the nose from a sporting injury, or if your child suddenly experiences a nose bleed, you can see anything from a gush to a trickle of blood from the nose. To help stop the bleeding, there are a few steps you can take. "If someone has a bleeding nose you should pinch the soft part of the nose, just above the nostrils which applies pressure to help reduce bleeding," Kevin Barnes says. Have them lean forward, breathing through their mouth and ensure they stay upright. Leaning back is a definite no-no. "If you lean back you can actually swallow the blood which can cause vomiting," he adds.
Applying a cool washcloth or a covered ice-pack to the bridge of the nose can help once the bleeding's stopped. After a nose bleed try to avoid blowing the nose or any other strenuous activity for at least 12 hours. If your child gets persistent nose bleeds, speak to your doctor. If the bleeding doesn't stop after 20 minutes of treatment, or if you're concerned there may be a fracture or a break, seek medical attention at the Emergency Department of your local hospital.
Stop bleeding with a tourniquet
Bleeding should be stopped by applying pressure to the site of the wound. "Apply direct pressure to the cut, elevate it so its higher than the heart, and then apply a bandage relatively firmly." Kevin Barnes advises. In some extreme cases you might have to apply a tourniquet, says Kevin - but that's very rare. "You'd only use a tourniquet with extreme lacerations, or if someone had cut an artery. If you did apply it, the tourniquet needs to be reasonably wide and you need to record the time you applied it so you can advise the paramedics on arrival how long the tourniquet has been in place."
Treat a cut or scrape with a bandage
If your child has a cut or a scrape, treat it rather simply, says Kevin. "Try to clean it out with clean water or saline solution to prevent infection. A child always likes a Band-Aid being put on it, it makes them feel secure. In some instances it's better for air to reach it to help it heal, but generally speaking it won't make a real difference." Most cuts just need a simple clean and some fresh air to heal. But, for deeper cuts, you might like to apply antiseptic ointment to ensure that infections stays at bay.
Put vinegar on sunburn
If sunburn does happen it needs soothing, not scalding with something acidic. The best treatment for sunburn is to apply a soothing cream or aloe vera, give paracetamol for the pain and drink lots of water to replace any lost fluids. Applying cool compresses can also help, as can bathing the skin in cool water. If your child develops a fever, nausea, dizziness, headache, severe blistering or extreme pain, seek urgent medical advice from an Emergency Department.
For bluebottle and jellyfish stings
Summers on the beach are wonderful, unless bluebottles or jellyfish are about. If you are at a patrolled beach, take your child to the lifeguard's office where they can generally offer first aid. For jellyfish or bluebottle simply rinse the tentacles with heated or salt water and then gently remove the tentacles from the skin. "You can also try vinegar," says Kevin Barnes. "They say it helps take the pain away, but it also serves another purpose. When the tentacles are on the skin they have miniature harpoons, the vinegar helps deactivate them so you can remove them, easier too." For pain afterwards, apply a cold compress to the site of the sting and give your child the recommended dose of paracetamol.
If your child experiences the following signs seek urgent medical attention as it could indicate an allergic reaction:
- itching
- hives
- difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- a tightening in the throat
- dizziness
- weakness or feeling faint
If someone faints, put their head between their knees
"The problem with fainting is there's a lack of blood and oxygen getting to the brain for whatever reason. If you put head between the knees you're getting less blood and oxygen to the brain." Instead, allow the body to do what nature intends Kevin says. "Let them lay down and put them into the recovery position." After fainting, allow the person to rest as long as possible, and don't try to get them up on their feet. Let them slowly sit up before attempting to stand, and be there ready to offer support if they need it.
Arming yourself with first-aid knowledge is essential, particularly when you become a parent. There are many first aid courses available throughout St John Ambulance, Red Cross or other providers. The knowledge you gain learning CPR and other first aid treatments is invaluable - and could save a life.
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This article was written by Linda Drummond for Kidspot, Australia's leading family health website. Sources include Kevin Barnes, National Training Manager St John Ambulance Australia.
Last revised: Monday, 22 July 2013
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.
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So frustrated today -- the past week and a half, dad's been getting out of bed but he's so weak that he then goes down to the floor -- so last week, the hospice nurse strongly recommended that he get the long-acting morphine and haloperidol at 12 hour intervals -- she also said to give him a small dose of the short-acting morphine about half an hour before the nurse's aide comes to give him a bed bath.
However, my sister-in-law was reporting that dad didn't want the nurse's aide to touch him when he came and the night before last, he didn't sleep and kept them all up. So when the hospice nurse asked today, I found out he's only been getting a morning dose of morphine and haloperidol and he hasn't been getting the morphine before the aide comes! The nurse also checked and found a pressure sore and bruise on one buttock so that's probably causing him quite a bit of pain and he really should be getting the pain medication.
I suspect my brother doesn't want to give him all the medication as it really sedates my dad and I think they are both afraid it will hurry his passing. So, the hospice nurse again went over this all again with my brother. The nurse also got in touch with the hospice social worker and she was able to come by today to again go over some options like respite care or a private caregiver.
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The University of Colorado Boulder's ROTC program has won one of eight MacArthur Awards in the nation for the unit's achievements in the 2011-12 school year.
CU-Boulder was selected as the top unit of the Cadet Command's Fifth Brigade, which consists of 36 senior Army ROTC programs in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Wyoming.
The awards, presented by the U.S. Army Cadet Command and the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Foundation, recognize the ideals of "duty, honor and country" as advocated by MacArthur.
"I wish to extend my congratulations to Lt. Col. Rozelle and the fine cadets of the CU-Boulder Army ROTC program," said CU-Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano. "Their commitment to this life of service, especially in a time of war, highlights yet another example of the CU tradition of service to Colorado and our nation."
The award is based on criteria including achievement of the school's commissioning mission and its cadets' performance and standing on the Cadet Command's national Order of Merit List, as well as its cadet retention rate.
"Being recognized as a top program in the nation and the top in my brigade is a really big honor for both the cadets and the cadre because it means that at a national level we are performing exceptionally well," said Lt. Col. David Rozelle, commanding officer of CU-Boulder's Army ROTC program. "I set a goal for the program to be one of the top 10 in the nation when I came here two years ago, and to have that come true is a significant event in my life."
The U.S. Army Cadet Command and the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Foundation have given the awards annually since 1989.
Rozelle, a three-tour combat veteran of the Iraq war, commands 229 cadets at CU-Boulder and its affiliates.
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uNicedmeMan wrote:I personally like both the new and old senecas.
I would say its cooler now because there are 27 holes. Additionally, you don't need to throw a roller as often. New hole 10 long, formerly hole 1 comes to mind as the only hole where you absolutely need a roller to get the bird.
Hmm...Hole 22 to the long is a roller hole still as well. I've gotten the bird on a air shot, but I've also gotten in the cedars quite a few times. Also, I'd roll hole 20 to the long, but I have a nice flick to park that. Also hole 9 from the long to the long pin. I've only ever gotten that bird with a roller.
Overall, I like the new layout better than the old one. More balanced and more holes. This course is on my top ten list.


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THE third annual pig racing championships in Bishopstone went off without a hitch as the Royal Oak was bathed in sunlight yesterday.
The likes of Sir Bradley Piggins, Sergeant Pepper and Globetrotter all competed to become champion in a series of three heats culminating in an ambitious obstacle course in front of the pub.
Families came from all over the country to place a few friendly bets in aid of charity for the event, which launched on the Queen's Jubliee in 2012.
Tim Finney, manager of the Royal Oak, said: "We started doing this in the Queen's Jubilee year in 2012, so this is the third year running. We just thought we would do our own thing to celebrate it, but something a bit out of the ordinary. The village did its own thing, so we decided to set up some pig racing.
"At first we didn't tell anyone about it because we didn't know how it was going to go, but about 300 people turned up out of nowhere.
"Any surplus money we get always goes to charity. This year it will be going to the Swindon and North Wilts Deaf Children Association, because the village has close links with it through some of the families who live here. The rest will go to the Injured Jockeys' Fund, because of the tie in with racing."
The piglets are picked early for their racing prowess and go through an intensive training schedule.
"The 10 pigs have been through a three-week training regime, including feeding from a bucket which they will be chasing and generally getting used to humans," said Tim.
"The third race will include a small hurdle, so they have been preparing for that challenge as well. It certainly isn't dangerous, but it can be disappointing. Pigs aren't born racers and they tend to go all over the place. They are bred for bacon sandwiches and ham, not this.
"They are supremely intelligent creatures but also very curious, so when they get to the red finish line they all tend to stop. Then one will just walk over the line "It is just an excuse for a lovely day out for the village. People have come from all over as well, and I have spoken to people from Guildford, Gloucester and Birmingham who have come specially."
Mick Wheeler, 44, of The Wyncies, said: "It's a great little day out. The pub is never this busy on a Sunday, and it's something a little bit different to do. It is great fun, and the pigs will be up for auction afterwards."
Ron Armstrong, from Shrivenham, is originally from South Africa. He said: "This is the first time here, and I've come along to take in a bit of British culture."
David Henderson, 42, who runs the pig farm in Bishopstone, said: "It's a great laugh and brings something a bit different. They are not born for this but its totally harmless. We pick them out in a straw barn for racing as soon as they are born so we can get them training nice and early."


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The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a compact five-passenger crossover that starts from a solid premise, namely providing many of the segment's most desirable features and options at a relative bargain price. But, like so many seemingly well-conceived plans, the Outlander Sport begins to fall apart in the execution.
Under the hood, the fuel-efficient 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that's standard on the base ES model provides anemic performance that's especially noticeable when merging with freeway traffic or trying to pass another vehicle. The optional 2.4-liter engine that powers higher trim levels produces average acceleration, but both are hamstrung by a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that seems to be constantly hunting for the proper gear ratio. EPA fuel economy estimates range from a decent 27 mpg combined (24 city/30 highway) for front-wheel-drive models with the 2.0-liter base engine, to 24 mpg combined (22 city/27 highway) with the larger 2.4-liter engine and all-wheel drive.
The overly aggressive accelerator pedal response can prove exasperating in relaxed everyday driving. The soft brake pedal feel can also take some getting used to. Braking distances in simulated panic stops from 60 mph were acceptable, though the Outlander Sport produced excessive nosedive and some side-to-side motion under hard braking. Steering feels slightly vague, robbing the vehicle of whatever performance pretensions the name may imply.
Inside, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport suffers from average quality materials and ergonomic shortcomings, including a telescoping steering wheel with limited range that makes it difficult for anyone taller than average height to find a comfortable driving position. Minimal thigh support and limited seat padding and adjustments up front don't help either. The low backseat isn't much better, with thin cushions, a shortage of headroom and a lack of elbow padding. The droning engine note, fair amount of wind noise at speed and rough ride quality all add to the tedium.
When it comes to cargo-carrying capacity, the Outlander Sport offers 21.7 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats, which is as much as 40 percent less than some competitors. Fold those rear seats flat and you end up with just 49.5 cubic feet, which is still on the small side by comparison.
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I went to an endocrinologist because I have increased hair on face and body. I am 37 yrs old and have had facial hair since age 20, but blond in nature except for about 5 whisker like hairs on my chin and it is relativley manageable. This summer, I started growing more hair on my arms. It is longer, thicker and darker than my other hair. I have some "public like" looking black hairs that have grown in and some other that is coming in definitely darker than I previously had. I have also had hair extend onto my wrists and up the line to my thumb and pinky. The hair on my knuckles has gotten longer and darker and I now have hair on my cheeks and under my chin. Though it is blonde, it is growing kind of long. The only change I had at that time is that I switched to organic milk/eggs/meat. My dr. said he has seen other cases where due to the organic switch, the decrease in estrogen in the organic has resulted in increased hair. I have since switched back to normal. My dr. pescribed spironolactone 25 mg 1x day. I tried to get 100 mg but he would not prescribe that. I also asked for the pill and was given femhrt 1/5 tab. I have read this can make hirsutism worse and can actually be a side effect of femhrt. I don`t want this to get worse!!! Will 25 mg of the spironolactone actually do anything to make a difference, and will the femhrt make everything escalate? What birth control pill could be used effectively with the spironolactone - that would also act as an anti-androgen and increase its effectiveness. Thank you so much for any advice you could give me. I feel very hopeless and very unsure of what was prescribed for my treatment. If anyone could help me, I can`t tell you how much it would mean to me.
Without an evaluation, it is hard for me to tell you what is needed.
Other issues such as obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, depression/anxiety disorder, thyroid disease, metabolic syndrome, genetics, perimenopausal issues, over the counter or prescription medications, and (very uncommon) hormone producing tumors can sometimes play a role. If you are not comfortable with your physicians approach, you may want to seek a second opinion, preferably with a board certified dermatologist, if possible at a University setting, who has an interest in hair disorders or endocrinology.
I am not familiar with the "organic" switch effect on hair although the hypothesis is plausible.
As to the dosing of Spironolactone for "hirsutism", the doses can range anywhere from 25mg a day to 150mg a day. It can often take 6-12 months to see a notable effect on this medicine, no matter what the dose, and there is no good data that it works for the type of hirsutism that you are describing.
As to a hormonal agent, there isn't data studying oral contraceptives for this indication so any recommendations go on experience, bias, and hearsay. I have no recommendation although there is the thought that the brand name "Yasmin" contraceptive has additional anti-androgenic activity that theoretically may be helpful.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Brandon Roy's knees have reached Level III arthritis, he says in an interview with The Oregonian.
There are only four stages.
"Level IV," Roy told the newspaper, "is when you get a knee replacement."
Doctors have told Roy, 28, that he should stop playing basketball because of degenerative arthritis, which eventually eliminates cartilage from the knee.
Roy, a three-time All-Star, retired from the Portland Trail Blazers after the 2011 NBA lockout ended, but he says he decided to try to comeback to search for himself and for peace. Roy believed his retirement was not on his terms and as a result, he lost himself. He also believed the heavy schedule post-lockout would have destroyed his body.
"I was like: No. Way. I don't think I can get through this," Roy said. "As bad as I wanted to, I just think that would have been the end. People say I could have sat out one game here and there, and I was like, I would need to sit out four. And I didn't want it to end that way in Portland."
Roy was paid the remaining $63 million of his contract as the Blazers used the amnesty clause to allow the team to waive him.
Regardless of how his career now ends, Roy sounds satisfied.
"I wouldn't be disappointed either way," Roy told the newspaper. "If it ends in three weeks, it ends. It's over. I'm totally satisfied with what I've done. I know the sacrifice and the effort that I put into coming back. It took a lot of discipline to get to where I am. That's all I care about: how hard I've worked. So I can't say I'm disappointed, that would be selfish. I was just a normal player my junior year in college, and everything since has been a major blessing.
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Irony literally sprouts and blooms from a small patch of green space next to Chong's Oriental Foods at 701 Locust St. A peach tree has produced dozens of tiny fruits that are growing and ripening as the summer sizzles away.
The irony? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Chong's and Campus Eastern Foods less than a quarter-mile to the west are smack-dab in the middle of a "food desert." The area is designated as a food desert because of the percentage of low-income residents, low availability of fresh fruits and vegetables, and the percentage of residents without a vehicle. But the area also includes most of the University of Missouri campus, the biggest banks in Boone County, two hospitals, dozens of retail shops and restaurants, the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts, Columbia City Hall, the Boone County Courthouse and the county government center — just to name a few.
How can a major research university, hospitals and a thriving retail district possibly be in a food desert? The question is not new to Michele Ver Ploeg, an economist with the USDA's Economic Research Service. Ver Ploeg co-authored the voluminous food desert report based on a congressionally mandated study she led on access to affordable and nutritious foods.
"In a lot of areas, large universities meet the definition of a food desert in that there are a lot of low-income residents there," Ver Ploeg said. Technically, she said, students are considered "low-income."
"It's a weakness of the measure," she said. "It's one of the problems of trying to define a local problem on a national level."
Even though areas might have many eateries, they often are considered food deserts if they are more than a mile from a supermarket. Limited access to affordable fresh fruits and vegetables is a key component.
The USDA's online Food Desert Locator shows three connected census tracts in central Columbia that meet the definition. The study and report led by Ver Ploeg is intended to help low-income neighborhoods and cities determine areas to target for funding assistance and locating new grocery sites. Ver Ploeg said the designation doesn't automatically drive any kind of public funding to the area.
The Kraft Foods Mobile Pantry program has partnered with the Feed America program and is using the USDA hunger map as the basis for its decision to add Columbia as one of 10 new locations for a mobile food pantry. The program is providing a beverage-style refrigerated truck to The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri to provide food to people who don't have easy access to the established pantries. Healthy food provided by the mobile pantry will include fresh fruit, vegetables, protein and dairy products.
Food Bank director Peggy Kirkpatrick has said that "pockets of poverty" in the food bank's 32-county service area have more to do with receiving the mobile pantry than the local food desert designation.
Youssef El-tayash has owned Campus East Foods at 408 Locust St. for more than 25 years. The store specializes in food from India, Pakistan and Eastern Europe. El-tayash came to Columbia from Libya in 1979 to attend college.
He understands the "food desert" label. "In downtown, there's lots of students who don't have a car," he said. "They bike. For them, it's difficult" to get to a large grocery store.
Campus East Foods doesn't stock fresh produce now, but his store will be moving in two months and will stock fresh fruits and vegetables after the move.
Chong's Oriental Foods has a variety of food, fruit and produce that is shipped weekly from Chicago. Owner Chong M. Sin has been in business there for 21 years. The fruit and produce available at Chong's includes melons, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, apples, plantains, fresh spinach and more.
Information from: Columbia Daily Tribune, http://www.columbiatribune.com
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Kobe signs an extension.
Source: Kobe deal worth $48 million over 2 years. Still will be highest paid player in league next 2 yrs— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) November 25, 2013
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Kobe signs an extension.
Source: Kobe deal worth $48 million over 2 years. Still will be highest paid player in league next 2 yrs— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) November 25, 2013
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
He's worth it to the Lakers brand. It obviously makes it extremely hard to build a contending team. I assume Kobe knows that, he's smart. He's apparently fine w/ going out on mediocre teams. Or he's delusional, wait, HAS THE HEART OF A CHAMPION SUCH A WARRIOR, and thinks he can do it on his own.
There might be more to this deal with the Lakers than what we're seeing here. Unless they're paying him a cut of what they made from him through the years yeah its too much for a player his age.. And to think I was joking that he'd return before Rose would.
The Lakers don't look half bad with the team they have now in the East they'd be one of the top seeds the West not so much?
But really its not the players as much as its MDA that's a problem he's not that great beyond offense.
stupid. That was not market price for a soon-to-retire SG.
Paying for past performance excludes future success. He can't say with a straight face anymore that it's all about the winning.
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I just don't understand why they'd do this now when they haven't even seen what he will look like post-injury. Why not wait until the off-season?
Looks like Kobe thinks the all-time scoring title is a more manageable goal than a sixth ring.
For one thing I think the Lakers realize that Kobe still draws the crowd and is still the face of the franchise. That will be profitable for both sides IMO. As long as Kobe still sells the jerseys and the tickets, it's impossible for the Lakers to pay less if Kobe demands it.
Of course, paying Kobe that much money throws out the possibility of immediately rebuilding. Probably they realize that they are still a big market to draw some big name stars, but that will take 2 more years. Maybe if a Jerry West-handled team will gift wrap another star to the Lakers the way he gift wrapped Gasol during his Grizzlies time.
I never understood the whole gift wrapped Gasol trade people forget that Pau was also traded for his brother who last I checked was a good player in his own right and has helped Memphis a lot.
I think he's better than he's letting on I find it hard to believe they haven't seen him play by now. Its like when people thought the Broncos were nuts to sign Manning not knowing how he'll perform. They've seen him perform in some capacity. Kobe won't be physically the same but he's fundamental enough to still play like Duncan.
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It certainly ended up working out very nicely for Memphis. But at the time of the trade in Feb. 08, Marc Gasol had never even played an NBA minute. It was a complete steal for the Lakers when it happened. The Grizz basically gave away Pau for a prospect who they hoped would pan out. Thankfully he did.
Kobe is definitely the franchise and is an obvious ticket draw. But everyone knows that he doesn't want to play anywhere else, which gave the Lakers a little bit of leverage. I just don't understand why in the world you'd do this now when no one knows for sure what he will look like post-injury. If anyone can play great at age 35 after an injury like that, it's Kobe, but he still is a human being who has a ton of miles on him with a brutal injury. There's no guarantee that he completely regains his old form. The Lakers should have waited to see how he looks when he comes back. That would have given them some leverage, along with the fact that he obviously wants to retire there.
Agreed. It's one of those trades that ended up working well for both sides. The Grizzlies weren't going anywhere with Paul, while the Lakers desperately needed to get some star help for Kobe while he was still in his prime so that they could make a run at some championships. The Lakers got an all-star who helped them make three straight Finals, and the Grizz got his younger brother who has blossomed into a very nice player.
Talent wise Marc has really caught up, but still not as much as how good Pau was in his Memphis days. If anything, it was the gamble on ZBo that has significantly pushed Memphis upward (and has helped the growth of Marc to be the defensive specialist inside the paint). If Memphis was really high on Marc, who was a 2nd round pick by the Lakers, they could've shopped a first rounder then traded Pau to better assets than an expiring Kwame Brown. It has looked great the last couple of years, but I think the window is nearing its close to the Grizzlies and is starting to look like the previous Grizzlies team all over again.
With the plan getting botched up by Dwight's departure, Buss may not have any other choice but to keep Kobe as the franchise guy while waiting for the cap space to clear up in the next 2 years, including Nash. That puts Kobe in the leverage in negotiations. Their only remaining high-valued asset now is Gasol, and I wouldn't be surprised if he got dealt this season for future prospects.
Kobe probably saw what happened to Derrick Rose, and wanted a contract done before he came back and Lakers were willing to give. This is what happens when you see Nick Young play for an extended number of minutes...
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
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Saturday's game against Philly had the highest local TV ratings of any Pacers game since the 2005 opener. That's surprising and great! I don't have the numbers in front of me, but I think we had a real dropoff in ratings after 10 games last season. This season they're increasing.
Paul G's supermax contract doesn't look too bad now, eh?
It never did.
that 5th year player option still sure as hell does
Kobe never put the team before himself and played for less EVER he was always a little money grubber.
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Derrick Williams run in Minnesota is 99.9 percent over...details at 3— Dan Barreiro (@DanBarreiroKFAN) November 25, 2013
Twin Cities radio guy, no idea how plugged in he actually is.
He has at least one great source in the Wolves' organization but I listened to his program and he didn't have many useful details that I didn't already find online beforehand. He says the Knicks, Nets, Kings and Jazz as potential landing spots. Went over some trades that work under the cap and as most can see based on the list of destinations... slim pickings without relatively complicated trades. I think the best, realistic targets on those four teams would be Jason Thompson, Mbah a Moute, or maybe Alec Burks... but from the Wolves' perspective I think I'd be prepared to be disappointed.
I was beating the Derrick Williams-for-Evan Turner drum this past summer.... wow, that would have been a coup for the Wolves.


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A bill proposed for this session would encourage private employers to give veterans job preference. The bill would not make hiring veterans mandatory but it would help them be considered for a job interview.
Sen. Mike Parry, R-Waseca, who chairs the Veterans Committee, is planning to introduce the bill. He will also push for increases in existing veteran preferences for state government jobs and contracts this session.
The changes could help the several thousand Minnesota soldiers returning from Middle East deployments this spring.
Helping returning veterans get back into the job market should be a priority, said Jim Finley, who directs veterans employment programs at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. "Anything that is going to increase and ultimately get a veteran a job, I believe we are in favor of," Finley. "This really has gone on far too long and we should be employing veterans at a great rate."
There are approximately 23,000 post-Sept. 11 veterans in Minnesota. Around 12 percent of these veterans are unemployed, according to the state Department of Employment and Economic Development. The national rate is around 8 percent.


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The Australian crashed out in the final of the second round his of his national championship in Undera on January 8, tearing the medial ligament in his left knee in the process, but was relieved to have been prescribed plenty of rest and relaxation rather than surgery having consulted with doctors Down Under.
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Hicks has a sore right elbow and was replaced by Wilkin Ramirez in center field. Hicks said the injury isn't serious and is considered day to day.
"It feels a little sore," Hicks said. "I probably just slept it on it wrong. It felt great yesterday. I just woke up this morning and it didn't feel good."
Florimon, who left Thursday's game with a tight right hamstring, ran in the outfield for a second straight day and felt fine. But the Twins held him out for precautionary reasons and Eduardo Escobar made his second straight start at shortstop in his place.
"He did OK out there today," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Everything went well. He ran hard and thinks he can play. But when he really stretched it out there at the end, he still felt it a little bit. So with the cold weather tonight, that's not good. But he's an emergency player if we need him."
Willingham, who was hit on his left wrist by a pitch on Wednesday, was also given a day off to let his sore wrist heal. He went 0-for-4 on Thursday and 0-for-3 on Friday. Oswaldo Arcia started in left, with Chris Parmelee getting the start in right.
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text: Fewer than 17K state homes, businesses still without power By The Associated Press November 7, 2012 Story Share MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Life after superstorm Sandy was slowly returning to normal across West Virginia's hardest-hit counties Wednesday, but officials in some places said a full recovery would take months.About 16,665 West Virginia homes and businesses remained without power at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening as utility crews continued restoring service knocked out by the storm. Ohio-based FirstEnergy said it expects to return electricity to most customers by late Friday and the remainder by the end of the weekend.Its website showed Preston County with about 4,700 customers still in the dark and Randolph County a close second with more than 2,920 outages. 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