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MAC Eye Kohl Reviews
This is one of the best kohl pencils I have used.It smudges nicely for the smoky eye. You have to be careful you don't use too much. — 6 years, 6 months agoCaroleVonAllten | 1401 reviews
FinallyI finally found an eyeliner that stays on the inner and outer corner of my eyes! Other eyeliners would just smudge really bad, but this didn't. Definitely worth the buy. — 6 years, 9 months agohleeee | 210 reviews
Soft EnoughEye Liners used to be too sharp and would be scary to use around the eyes. This is the only eyeliner that doesn't tug and hurt. It is actually soft enough but not so soft that you turn into a raccoon. — 7 years, 4 months agoleo1999 | 678 reviews
UPDATED: Great color but not long lastingUPDATE: Basically the same as how I felt before about having to set this eye kohl pencil, but I am really loving the color 'Teddy' recently, so I thought I would update my review! 'Teddy' is the perfect daywear color for eyeliner. It has a little sparkle too it so it kind of looks like your eyes are twinkling. It is a bronzy brown color which I actually prefer to wear during the day instead of bla...read moreck. You could also use this at night for a more naturally smoky look by smudging it out. I always set it with a deep brown shadow so it doesn't smear as much. I use 'Smolder' a lot for when I do any photoshoots because its really pigmented and creamy. But, for everyday use, I wouldnt recommend this because it will start to smear and smudge off so you would need to reapply a lot throughout the day. And definetly smudge it out first or set it with a powder eyeshadow to help it stay in place. — 4 years, 1 month agomakeupbyjanalyn | 169 reviews
The best eyeliner. Period.I use smolder everyday, as well as when I am completely dolled up. This liner STAYS ON in your inside lower lid. Lately I have been stretching the line into the inner corner of my eyes, and that looks amazing. With a gorgeous shadow, a great mascara, and a good liquid liner for the top lashline, you can really pull off hours and hours without a touchup, and look amazing. The kohl is such a beautiful, deep black. It will make anyone's eyes look gorgeous. — 6 years, 2 months agobecksstein | 160 reviews
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Hated itWaste of money. Didn't last at all. I love the liquid eyeliner but this one. Hated it! — 4 years, 6 months agozayrav92 | 6 reviews
mac eye kohlif you can pull it off, it's nice for smudging. But i wouldn't reccommend it compared to MAC's other liners. It's not waterproof and it smudges waaay too much where people have come up to me and asked me if I haven't been sleeping well. — 5 years, 6 months agotamara_manor | 3 reviews
Super long lastingI love MAC Kohl liners because it easily glides on and it´s very long lasting. I only use it for my waterline. I think that it´s a bit smudgy if I wear it on my lid. Otherwise, I think it´s GREAT! — 5 years, 11 months agoprincesita | 27 reviews
good but..Pro's: the color is concentrated for best results, looks very attractive, easy to use Con's: I use the smulder anf I find the only problem with it is that it gets messy and falls down making me look like a panda sometimes — 6 years, 8 months agobeautyaddiction | 4 reviews
Best in my book so farBest pencil I have found so far nice and black. — 7 years agolaura_nicole_mcguinness | 38 reviews
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Microsoft recently announced that a 'lightweight' web version of Office, which will include programmes such as Word and Excel, is currently in the works. It's a significant move by the software giant. In 2007, Office generated around $19 billion for the company, almost a third of its total revenue. But it's just the latest example of a paradigm shift towards cloud computing.
Software and files are traditionally stored on a user's own desktop or a local server. Cloud computing, also known as software as a service (SaaS), instead stores resources remotely and delivers them over the internet. Data and services can then be accessed from any computer, irrespective of location or even operating system. All you need is a web connection.
As Microsoft's announcement demonstrates, the cloud will play an ever-increasing role in how we use computers. Dell even tried to trademark the term 'cloud computing' recently but its application was rejected in August. The company did manage to secure the URL cloudcomputing.com though.
Many people engage in cloud computing without even realising it. At its simplest, it includes such ubiquitous online applications as Hotmail (which has been around since 1996), Flickr and YouTube.
At the other end of the scale, cloud computing allows companies to outsource their entire IT infrastructure. Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) provides scalable capacity run on Amazon's servers: you just pay for whatever storage you use. It powers Amazon's own websites along with tools as diverse as the New York Times' online archive and Twitter. Similar services include the UK-based Flexiscale, which is aimed at web 2.0 start-ups.
Microsoft (yes, them again) will launch cloud operating system Azure at the end of the year, while IBM introduced a swathe of cloud-based services in October. These include a collaboration and social networking application for businesses called Bluehouse. And only last month, Google revealed a new project called Native Client, which aims to enable more powerful web applications.
It's easy to see why cloud computing – in all its forms – continues to gain momentum. Users can work anywhere and, if your computer breaks or your laptop is stolen, you won't lose any data. Its scalability means you only pay for the resources you need. The cost and hassle of maintaining lots of computers and software is someone else's responsibility. And the economies of scale offered by the cloud mean that services can be made available at lower prices.
But cloud computing faces fierce opposition from some people, who question the level of data security and privacy it provides. Free software advocate Richard Stallman compares using web applications to do your computing to using proprietary programs. "If you use a proprietary program or somebody else's web server, you're defenceless," he told The Guardian. "You're putty in the hands of whoever developed that software."
Equally, server outages can be hugely problematic. In February, Amazon's Simple Storage Service went down, locking users out of their own data. A server error affecting Apple's MobileMe in July meant that an estimated 20,000 users were unable to access email for two weeks. There's also the simple fact that cloud computing doesn't work if you can't get online (although Google Gears, which acts like a very rich browser cache, is one project that is trying to address this).
But cloud computing is a natural extension of web 2.0's shift towards how much of our professional and personal lives take place online. We've already passed the point at which the cloud has become an everyday aspect of IT: in the US, over two-thirds of web users make use of cloud-based applications. Perhaps the answer to critics such as Stallman is that it's important to have a choice of clouds, not just ones that are operated by multinational corporations.

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Guidance for FDA Reviewers: Premarket Notification Submissions for Blood and Plasma Warmers
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Comments and suggestions regarding this document may be submitted at anytime to Dockets Management Branch (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the title of this guidance document.
Additional copies are available from the Office of Communication, Training and Manufacturers Assistance (HFM-40), 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-1448 or by calling 1-800-835-4709 or 301-827-1800 or from the Internet at http://www.fda.gov/cber/guidelines.htm
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
July 2001
- DESIGN and PERFORMANCE FEATURES
Guidance for FDA Reviewers
Premarket Notification Submissions for Blood and Plasma Warmers
This guidance presents an overview of the type of information FDA reviewers should expect to be included in premarket notifications submitted for such devices and the approach FDA reviewers normally should take in reviewing premarket submissions for blood and plasma warmers used in blood establishments. The detailed requirements for premarket notifications in 21 CFR Part 807 should also be consulted.
The development of this document is based on information currently recognized as important for a complete and adequate review of these devices by the Regulatory Project Management Branch (RPMB) in the Office of Blood Research and Review (OBRR). The use of this document for the preparation of a 510(k) for blood and blood component warmers is not mandatory and its use does not ensure FDA clearance of a device. However, the use of this document will help ensure that the basic elements are present to conduct an evaluation of substantial equivalence for the device(s). Certain 510(k) submissions may require additional information not described in this document. This guidance is subject to revision depending upon new technological information and regulatory requirements.
510(k) Summary or Statement. In accordance with the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, as amended by the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act (FDAMA) of 1997, and 21 CFR 807.87(h), the applicant must submit either: (1) a summary of the safety and effectiveness information in the premarket notification submission upon which an equivalence determination could be based (i.e., a "510(k) summary"); or (2) a statement that safety and effectiveness information will be made available to interested persons upon request (i.e., a "510(k) statement"). The summary or statement should be clearly identified as a "510(k) summary" or a "510(k) statement".
Truthful and Accurate Statement. As required by 21 CFR 807.87(k), the manufacturer or applicant must also provide a statement that all data and information submitted in the premarket notification are truthful and accurate and that no material fact has been omitted.
Indications for Use Form. On January 1, 1996, FDA implemented a change in the way pre-market notifications (510(k)s) would be handled. FDA issued a letter on February 6, 1996, concerning this change to all 510(k) submitters requesting they clearly identify the "Indications for Use" for which a substantially equivalent determination is sought using a separate page that is clearly labeled as "Indications for Use." This separate sheet should include the trade name of the device and the proposed uses for the device.
The New 510(k) Paradigm. On March 20, 1998, new guidance for the submission of 510(k)s became effective. This guidance is titled "The New 510(k) Paradigm." More information on the New 510(k) Paradigm is available at: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/modact/modern.html.
Other documents and guidances which may be useful in the preparation of the 510(k) can be found on the CDRH home page at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh or by telephone at the [CDRH FAX on Demand at 800-899-0381].
A blood or plasma warmer is a device that warms blood or plasma, prior to administration (21 CFR 864.9205).
Standard for these devices that is recognized by FDA:
ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-1: 1997 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing
The following information should be included in a 510(k) submission:
- Blood and Plasma warmers are classified in 21 CFR 864.9205 (a); PRODUCT CODE is 81KZL. The trade name of the device must be clearly identified as required by 21 CFR 807.87(a).
- A detailed description of the product, its intended use(s), and its indication(s) for use.
- Identification of a legally marketed device to which substantial equivalence is claimed and a comparative analysis (descriptive or tabular) of the similarities and differences of the device to that legally marketed device in terms of intended use, indications for use, design features, technological and mechanical properties, functional specifications, and operational parameters.
- A statement whether or not the warmer is intended for the warming of blood or plasma for infusion.
The design and performance features of the blood and plasma warmer provide the basis for understanding the intended uses and capabilities of the device. Design features address the intended uses of the device to meet the need of the user and the patient, while the performance features ensure that the devices are safe and effective when used in accordance with the directions. The features listed in this section are important in determining whether the blood and plasma warmer described in the 510(k) submission is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device. A discussion of many of these features can be found in the standards documents identified in Section II of this guidance document.
Materials of construction
Engineering diagrams
Mode of operations
Power source
Heating and cooling mechanism
Physical durability and robustness
Environmental conditions for proper operations
Temperature control & monitoring
Rise Time
Flow rates
Safety features
- Biocompatibility of Materials
Except as noted below, biocompatibility testing is indicated for all parts of the device that have direct or indirect contact with the patient and is performed to determine the potential toxicity that can result from contact of the component materials of the device with the patient's body. The materials used in the construction of the device should not, either directly or indirectly through the release of their material constituents, (1) produce unreasonable risk of adverse local or systemic effects; (2) be carcinogenic; or (3) cause adverse reproductive and developmental effects. The evaluation of any new device intended for human use should include data from systematic testing to ensure that the benefits provided by the final product will exceed any potential risks produced by device materials.
Biocompatibility testing is indicated when a "new" or non-conventional material or chemical component is incorporated into a device and there is no known appropriate predicate use, or for which the safety or effectiveness of the resulting formulation is in question. These materials or chemical components include plastics, metals, colorants, plasticizers, germicides, and chemical or other treatments of the device or device components.
Biocompatibility testing should be submitted on the finished product, using test conditions simulating as closely as possible actual patient use. Biocompatibility testing is not indicated for materials and chemical components that have already been incorporated in legally marketed devices with similar conditions of use, or have a demonstrated history of safety and effectiveness; however, the biocompatibility of these materials and chemical components should be fully discussed to support the lack of testing.
Refer to ISO-10993-1: 1997, Part I "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Evaluation and Testing", and the FDA-modified matrix to identify the types of biocompatibility testing that should be considered in evaluating the safety-in-use of medical devices and materials. The ISO Standard, Part 1, uses an approach to test selection that is very similar to the Tripartite Biocompatibility Guidance. It also uses a tabular format (matrix) for laying out the test requirements based on the various factors discussed above. The matrix consists of two tables, "Initial Evaluation Tests for Consideration" and "Supplementary Evaluation Tests for Consideration." To harmonize biological response testing with the requirements of other countries, FDA reviewers will apply the ISO Standard, Part 1, in the review process in lieu of the Tripartite Biocompatibility Guidance.
Reviewers in OBRR should accept data developed according to ISO-10993-1: 1997, Part 1, with the matrix as modified and presented in Blue Book Memorandum #G95-1 entitled "Use of International Standard ISO-10993, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part-1: Evaluation and Testing." The manufacturer or applicant also has the option of providing a summary of the specific tests conducted in accordance with the standard.
All testing performed should either conform with the recommended standard documents or be accompanied by an explanation as to how the testing or methodology is an acceptable alternative to that of the standard. FDA reviewers should advise manufacturers or applicants to initiate discussions with the RPMB prior to the initiation of expensive, long-term testing of any new device materials to ensure that the proper testing will be conducted and unnecessary testing will not be undertaken. We also recognize that an ISO standard is a document that undergoes periodic review and is subject to revision.
- Device Performance
The submission would normally contain data to support the safe and effective operations of the device when used according to the directions for use. However, the manufacturer or applicant now has the option of providing a declaration of conformance to a standard. A declaration of conformance to a standard obviates the need for the submission of protocols and raw data as called for by that standard. If the submission does not include a declaration of conformance to a standard, the submission should include performance data from bench testing. Additional data may include results from testing under actual conditions or in a simulated environment in which the device is expected to be used. As with the biocompatibility testing, functional testing should be performed in conformance with the recommended standards or be accompanied by a justification that the testing or methodology is an acceptable alternative to that particular standard.
FDA reviewers should advise manufacturers or applicants to initiate discussions with the RPMB prior to the initiation of extensive performance testing to ensure that proper testing will be conducted. Since standards are documents that undergo periodic review and are subject to revision, FDA reviewers should also notify manufacturers or applicants of any future revisions of any performance standards referenced here.
It is important to the user that the labeling for the blood and plasma warmer bear clear, accurate, and complete information for use concerning any relevant indications for use, conditions and limitations of use, hazards, contraindications, and precautions in their use.
The 510(k) should identify and discuss all known situations and events that could cause the device to malfunction or become a hazard to the user or patient when the device is being properly used. The labeling should discuss these situations and hazards in a precaution, warning, or advisory statement as appropriate.
A 510(k) submission for blood and plasma warmers should include the proposed package labels and labeling. Labeling refers to the package label plus other written, printed, or graphic material that accompanies the device or that is placed on either the device or any of its wrappers or containers. Advertising may be considered labeling, especially if it accompanies the device. The labeling must bear adequate directions for use and any warnings needed to ensure the safe use of the device. See sections 201(k) and 502(f)(1) and (2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.


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Vermont Tourism, Travel well informed with guide in hand
Planning a trip to Vermont? We at Vermont Woods Studios like to promote all the great things about Vermont and help our showroom visitors get the most out of their visit to Vermont. So, we'll tell you what we tell them: get a copy of Vermont: An Explorer's Guide. This aptly named guidebook is the definitive Vermont travel resource for anyone interested in exploring Vermont. First published 30 years ago and recently refreshed, this 13th edition will take you through the entire state and highlight the best of what Vermont has to offer. It is the work of veteran travel writer, Christina Tree, and coauthor, Rachel Carter who had the enviable task of traveling all over the state to experience first hand all the best in Vermont lodging, dining, recreation, and sightseeing. What else will you find in the guide? Over 100 inspiring photographs, detailed maps, popular event and festival listings, plus essential travel information. To quote Yankee Magazine, "Our #1 travel tip: get this guide."
You can order the book or learn more about this comprehensive guide book and it's authors by visiting their website. In Vermont's buy local spirit, I decided to purchase my copy of this book from a Brattleboro, Vermont independent bookseller, Everyone's Books.
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GAMAGO began by selling silk-screened tees featuring several of the brand's signature characters, such as the Yeti and Gama-Goon. Soon after, it expanded into the home goods manufacturer it is today, known for its line of inventive spatulas, ice trays, pot holders, and more. Who says you have to forget about your love of Saturday morning cartoons when you grow up? GAMAGO founders Greg Long and Chris Edmundson launched the company with the idea of using kitchen and other household items to remind people of the things they grew up loving. Their original characters were designed by influential pop surrealist Tim Biskup, whose art is now recognized internationally.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Land Process Improved
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Nov. 3 reviewed a new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department land transaction process designed to make sure that there is adequate and complete public notice of land transactions and that sufficient time is allowed to properly consider transactions.
This process was developed with input from outside stakeholders, including state agencies such as the General Land Office and the Texas Historical Commission, non-governmental organizations such as the Audubon Society, Sierra Club and Nature Conservancy, and landowner groups such as the Texas Wildlife Association.
The process covers four types of land transactions: purchases, sales, trades and transfers. A key provision is that all transactions will be discussed during at least two commission meetings. This means the commission will be briefed on a proposal at one meeting, then there would be a period of review with opportunities for public comment before the commission would act on the proposal at a subsequent meeting. Between commission meetings, a public input meeting will typically be held for major transactions. Any proposed transaction must be posted for public comment at least 30 days before a meeting in which action could be taken.
For land sales, the advance public notice would include sufficient detail to identify the property, price, and basic facts of the proposal. For land trades and transfers, sufficient detail would also be provided. For land purchases, there would be advance notice and an effort to communicate the general nature of the proposal, but this would not include the price, specific location, landowner's name and other details that could affect future land transaction prices or otherwise undermine the agency's negotiating position, a move also designed to protect the seller.
Sales of state-owned inholdings or parcels surrounded by non-TPWD land will be open to the highest bidder, but with the surrounding landowner having first right of offer.
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Blake_T wrote:if you get way forward into the [power] pocket in this position you won't even have to try to chop your elbow. the tension load on your wrist will be so high it will force everything to uncoil. if you build this feeling, you can gradually try to assist the powering of the uncoil, but i wouldn't try that until after you get a feel for it.
Lesson two: how it's applied to the disc (wrist extension at the apex of the hit)
masterbeato wrote:the wrist will bend keeping your grip and pull fluid throughout...the difficult part that most people fail to do is opening the wrist completely at the end to release the disc and fling it out of the hand after the wrist extension takes place. the wrist can only open with a rapid re-direction of the forearm. which most people fail to do. it is not so much the wrist tension i would be worried about so much as wrist flexibility\fluidness at this time, considering timing is the main focus right now.
be only concerned about a violent twitch motion upon release, and "only" upon release, while keeping everything fluid in motion, focusing to reach the point of contact.
The thing is, the first lesson is harder for most people to understand than the second one, because without step one, there is no step two. People who pull early, the so-called strong armers, and even those with good body positions but no/little snap (these are maybe half-hitters? ~400' with a TB), just don't have a proper understanding of the biomechanics, or natural feel for it, so they miss step one and that makes step two impossible. You can't get good wrist extension without good tension in the arm unless you are a ridiculously gifted athlete.
You can even see it when top pros that throw bent elbow flub a shot. It's almost always because they fail to build the tension in the power pocket before they throw. You can see the flub coming before they even let the disc go and no amount of wrist extension can prevent it. Beto is sort of understating the difficulty of remaining "fluid" all the way to the hit and then using the whip/bounce/hand muscles to drive through the point of contact. That part is really counter intuitive to most people, and can be easily misconstrued as noodle arming your way through the shot.


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Rich in Clothing – Our new favourite tees
With Henry starting school this fall we've been stocking up on the essentials- tees, new shoes, backpack, etc, so when Rich in Clothing asked us about reviewing their new line of kid's tees (coming soon) it was a no brainer. On top of that, Todd, one of the owners, was kind enough to include a men's pack as well! Unfortunately I wound up being behind the camera on this one, so I didn't get the matching shots I wanted.
Little did I know that upon opening the package I would be treated to the most comfortable and best fitting tees we've ever worn. It's little wonder, if you read the story of how Rich in Clothing was started- the desire to have a set of tee shirts that are environmentally friendly, that just fit, and aren't outrageously expensive. They felt that the usual staple tees were falling into two camps- either they came in a plastic bag with atrocious fabric and poor fit, OR they fell into the American Apparel camp, slim fit only, often with ridiculous plunging necklines. And thus RIC was born, and wow did they ever knock it out of the park!
Each 3 pack comes in a bag made from the waste from their t-shirt making process, and from the moment you touch it you know you've ascended beyond what you thought you knew and discovered a truly wonderful product. I'm going to have to be a little gushy here, but the care put into making the t-shirts and packing is obvious before you even put them on. And once you put them on…
As you can see here, the shirt just fits. The v-neck line they use is a little bit broader and deeper than your average Hanes, but without plunging into the realm of "ummm…". That little deviation really sets them apart and makes them look and feel fabulous with your favorite pair of jeans or khakis. Each cotton shirt is individually dyed, resulting in the super-soft hand that stays with the shirt from wash to wash, unlike some that are soft when you first buy them but quickly start to pill and stiffen. We wore these religiously on vacation, through sand and lake and they held up even better than expected.
They come in 3 packs of black, white, salt n pepper, or mixed, and at $39 per bag they're a better deal than the cheaply made graphic tees available at most retail stores! The luxurious fabric has stood up to numerous washings, impressing us with their durability. We recommend buying a pack for back to school, and make sure Dad gets a pack too!


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Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup is one of those perfect meals that can make you feel all warm inside. Especially one a cold and windy day or when you're sick. I made a big (huge) batch of chicken noodle soup a couple weeks ago. We froze half of it in individual servings. That came in really handy this past week when Hubby and I were both sick. I know some people don't freeze their soup with the noodles in there so they don't get all mushy, but the soup was just fine in my book. Of course, when you have strep throat, the more mushy the noodles, the better.
I doubled the recipe since all of the recipes I saw called for a 1/2 bag of noodles. It ended up making a TON of soup and it barely all fit in our big stock pot (the recipe below is for a single batch). I was a bit short on the chicken broth, but I like my soup really full of the good stuff (last week when we were sick, we ended up adding some broth to our soup since the broth is really what you're after when you're sick).
I used the leftovers from a butterflied, broiled chicken Hubby had made. I also threw in the veggies from under the chicken because they're so flavorful.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Yield: 6-8
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 carrots
3 stalks celery
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp fresh chopped thyme
2 quarts chicken broth, homemade or best quality
1 bay leaf
2 cups cooked chicken meat
6 oz egg noodles
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Heat oil over medium heat in a large stock pot. Add carrots and celery. Cook until just beginning to soften, about eight minutes. Add onion and cook five minutes more.
Add garlic and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about one minute.
Add all broth and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 15 minutes.
Add noodles and chicken. Simmer 8-10 minutes more until noodles are cooked through. Add salt and pepper taste.
Recipe adapted from Chaos in the Kitchen and Apple A Day
6 Responses to "Chicken Noodle Soup"
I love homemade chicken soup. I just made it myself for the first time about a month ago. And then I ahd some in the freezer that I took out last week to eat while I was sick. It is the best thing when you're sick.
I'm one of those people who don't add the noodles to the soup. 🙂
Such a classic! I always ruin mine with too much rice!
Nothing can make you feel better than homemade soup! Hope you and the hubby get well soon!
Homemade soup are the best comfortfood then ever!!! Ciao Flavia
Just made chicken soup this week for my sick hubby. I had fresh herbs on hand so the broth was extra tasty. Individual frozen soup is always my favorite brown bag lunch. Hope you feel better!
To me it may be the perfect food. It's comfort in a bowl. Yours looks wonderful!


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I was just notified via email (actually three emails because I guess the sender just was so excited!) with the subject line of "We Love Your Blog!" Attention is nice, so of course, I had to open the email.
When you receive such awards, do you really know the source and motivation of that recognition? Just like our genealogy research, remember it is our duty to check the source and to place it in context!
It turns out that this website has tried this ploy before with genealogy bloggers (and other bloggers too). They are simply looking for reciprocal links and traffic from your site. Rather than send an email requesting a reciprocal link, they dress it up as an honor for you and your blog.
Don't take the bait. Also, if you've noticed I have not mentioned the name of the site or even placed a link in this post – to the extent of just using an image of their email. I refuse to feed them traffic so they can continue perpetuating this scheme.
Legitimate awards will come from your colleagues or those in the genealogy industry. I'm always wary of those who aren't in the "biz" and who want to throw some accolade my way. I've already informed the latest poseur that I'm not interested.
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Our waterways are littered with stuff that doesn't belong in them. Plastic bags, cigarette butts, fishing nets, sunken vessels, glass bottles, abandoned crab traps...the list is endless. Some of this marine debris comes from human activity at sea, and some of it makes tis way our waterways from land.
While we know that marine debris is bad for the environment, harms wildlife, and threatens human health and navigation, there is much we don't know. How much marine debris is in our environment? How long does it last? How harmful is it to natural resources or human health and safety? How long does it take to break down in the water?
The NOAA Marine Debris Program is finding answers to these questions.
While a lot of debris sinks, much also floats. Once this marine debris enters the ocean, it moves via oceanic currents and atmospheric winds. Factors that affect currents and winds (for example, El Niño and seasonal changes) also affect the movement of marine debris in the ocean. Debris is often carried far from its origin, which makes it difficult to determine exactly where an item came from.
Marine debris comes in many forms, ranging from small plastic cigarette butts to 4,000-pound derelict fishing nets. Plastic bags, glass, metal, Styrofoam, tires, derelict fishing gear, and abandoned vessels are all examples of debris that often ends up in our waterways.
Marine debris is a problem for all of us. It affects everything from the environment to the economy; from fishing and navigation to human health and safety; from the tiniest coral polyps to giant blue whales.
The NOAA Marine Debris Program works in the U.S. and around the world to research, reduce, and prevent debris in our oceans and coastal waterways. Much of this work is done in partnership with other agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, industry, and private businesses.
The Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act, signed into law in 2006, formally created the Marine Debris Program. The Act directs NOAA to map, identify, measure impacts of, remove, and prevent marine debris.
Abandoned and lost fishing gear is a big problem. It entangles and kills marine life and is a hazard to navigation. Based on a model program in Hawaii, the Fishing for Energy program was formed in 2008 to tackle this problem with creative new ideas. The program is a partnership between NOAA, Covanta Energy Corporation, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and Schnitzer Steel.
This program offers the fishing community a no-cost way to dispose of old or derelict fishing gear. Once removed from the environment, the gear is transported to the nearest Covanta Energy-from-Waste facility. About one ton of derelict nets creates enough electricity to power one home for 25 days!
Marine debris may be mistaken by some animals for food or eaten accidently. Often, larger items like nets, fishing line, and abandoned crab pots snare or trap animals. Entanglement can lead to injury, illness, suffocation, starvation, and even death. NOAA is working with many partners to tackle this problem by reducing and preventing marine debris in our oceans and waterways.
We know that marine debris is a big problem, but there's much we need to learn. NOAA funds projects across the country and works with scientists and experts around the globe to better understand how marine debris moves, where it comes from, and how it affects the environment. This knowledge will help us find better ways to tackle the problem.
The NOAA Marine Debris Program offers a heap of creative products to get the word out about marine debris. Looking for brochures, posters, fact sheets, or guidebooks? We've got those. Like videos? We've got those, too. We even have a blog! You'll find it all online.
Marine debris is a global problem that requires global solutions. NOAA experts work with scientists and organizations around the world to share lessons learned, discover what programs work best, and map out future strategies to fight this problem.
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If your child displays wilful behaviour that is disruptive, disrespectful and creates disharmony amongst his friends and family, you may be wondering if this is simply a stage he is going through – or could it be a symptom of a more serious behavioural condition such as Oppositional defiance disorder (ODD).
Oppositional defiance disorder is a behavioural disorder that is thought to affect one in 10 children under 12 years, with boys outnumbering girls by two to one. The disorder can be seen in children as young as three years and consists of a pattern of negative, defiant and hostile behaviour that isn't grown out of. A diagnosis of ODD is considered if your child exhibits at least four of the following behaviours for more than six months:
Because many children can be seen to display one or more of these behaviours as part of their development, a diagnosis of ODD is considered if these behaviours persist for more than six months and if they occur more often than is typical of other kids of the same age and developmental level.
Oppositional defiance disorder is considered particularly if these behaviours consistently cause problems at school, at home or standing in the way of forming friendships.
Because there is a world of difference between the behaviour of a naughty, wilful child working through a developmental stage and a child with Oppositional defiance disorder, it is important that you get your child professionally assessed if you are concerned about your child's behaviour.
ODD can be diagnosed by a child psychologist, child psychiatrist or paediatrician who specialises in behavioural disorders. The diagnosis is made by way of interviews with the child in questions as well as parents and carers, along with a comparison of the child's behaviour with an ODD behaviour checklist.
Because a child with unmanaged Oppositional defiance disorder can grow into an antisocial adult who struggles to maintain meaningful relationships, early intervention and treatment of ODD is important.
Treatment of ODD involves the entire family and includes strategies such as:
This article was written by Ella Walsh for Kidspot, Australia's best family health resource. Sources include Better Health Channel, Noah's Ark Children's Services Resource Unit
Last revised: Tuesday, 1 March 2011
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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Kershaw turns up heat in latest bullpen session
SAN FRANCISCO -- Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, currently on the disabled list, had his most aggressive bullpen session yet Thursday.
Kershaw threw 35 pitches, with a five-minute break in between to simulate the up and down of an inning. He threw breaking balls off a mound for the first time and finished with a lively fastball that appeared well in excess of the mid-80s restriction he's been under.
"He had a little more velocity, but I didn't see any 95s," said Don Mattingly, the manager of expectations with Kershaw. "He threw harder than the day before. He'll throw every other day."
Kershaw still needs to continue building arm strength, but he appears healed from the teres major muscle strain he suffered in Australia. Mattingly would not speculate when Kershaw would be ready to begin a Minor League rehab assignment.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Europe's players are set to pay tribute to the late Seve Ballesteros by dressing in his image for the singles at this week's Ryder Cup.
Ballesteros, who died in May last year after a long battle with cancer, captained Europe to victory in his native Spain in 1997 after playing in the biennial contest eight times, forming an amazingly successful partnership with current skipper Jose Maria Olazabal.
And while Olazabal would not confirm that the plan is for his team to wear the navy jumper and trousers and white shirt so associated with Ballesteros, he has already consulted United States captain Davis Love on the issue.
"I talked to Davis Love about that and he was very understanding of it and I will say no more at the moment," Olazabal said. "Seve is going to be there in our team in some way or form. We are going to miss him a lot. It's the first time he is not going to be with us. He was a special man."
Team member Paul Lawrie, quoted in Bunkered magazine, had previously said: "I don't know for sure but the word is that we're wearing navy trousers, navy sweaters and white shirts like Seve always wore in the final round of majors. I think that will be our singles outfit.
"I don't know that for certain but a few of the boys have mentioned that and I think that if that is indeed the case, there could be no more fitting a tribute to a guy like Seve than having 12 of the best players in Europe wearing his outfit on the final day of the Ryder Cup. If that's how they're going to do it, then it's absolutely bang on."
Only three members of the European team - Lawrie, Francesco Molinari and Nicolas Colsaerts - were with Olazabal on the flight from London to Chicago, with five others having played in the Tour Championship and the remainder all having homes in America. But Olazabal insisted missing out on some time for team bonding on the plane was not a problem.
"It feels a little strange but there's no surprise," Olazabal said. "I don't see that as a disadvantage to be honest. We have always been a close team and they are all going to be there by the time I get to the hotel.
"We will have a relaxing time and we'll chat together and will create that bond. I think the most important thing is the passion that everyone brings into the team and into the game itself.
"You have to make your players believe that you're playing for something really special, that it's a unique moment. It only happens once every two years and you let them realise that there are moments that are unique to this event, that won't happen anywhere else in any other tournament."


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Commentary: CalTrans' bypass; who's costing the taxpayers what?
At the recent MCOG meeting, Supervisor John Pinches railed at the protesters contesting CalTrans' plans for a by-pass around Willits. MCOG Executive Director Phil Dow has already urged the California Highway Patrol to dislodge the protesters, including "Warbler," the tree-sitter on the site of CalTrans' planned southern interchange.
Local ranchers come to serenade the Warbler, and truckers honk their support for the protest, but our notables want the protesters removed, forcibly and quickly.
Among other complaints, Pinches denounced the protesters for "wasting taxpayer money" in delaying the project.
Excuse me, John, but who is wasting our money?
Let's start with the project itself, projected to cost $214 million dollars. That's for a two-lane "freeway" with two four-lane interchanges at north and south ends.
What's the average cost for such a project nationwide? Just $45,963,944, according to a Washington state study-not counting acquisition of land for right of way, but including mitigation costs. In California, the average is only a little higher: $45,963,944. CalTrans is paying its out-of-state contractor, Flatiron, a cool $107 million for construction alone. Total construction cost is estimated to be $135 million, not to mention the design and maintenance costs. Can you spell "boondoggle"?
Why the excessive cost? Because CalTrans decided to drive their freeway over a wetland, and the engineering and construction costs are enormous. Never mind the environmental laws. Satisfying them has and will cost more. But the bottom line is that Big Orange is wasting the taxpayers' money.
Then there's the little matter of the current delay. Yes, protesters, acting as citizen monitors, discovered that CalTrans had not done its homework, as it promised it would, relevant to the Migratory Bird Act. Fish and Wildlife has insisted the agency do the necessary surveys before they start construction. But the fault is CalTrans', not that of the citizens of Willits.
And this isn't the first time. The January start date was missed because CalTrans assumed it didn't have to fulfill the conditions the Army Corps of Engineers had set in granting their permit. And the project was "cancelled" (according to a Willits News headline in 2010) after CalTrans submitted a woefully incomplete Environmental Impact Report and thus lost their chance at funding for the time being. Arrogance or incompetence, it doesn't much matter. It's costing the taxpayers money.
Think what you might about our environmental laws, there is no justification for a public agency to ignore them again and again, each time costing taxpayers' money. Oh, and by the way, when challenged to examine two-lane alternatives last year, when it was clear that was all Big Orange would ever be able to build here, CalTrans claimed a "lack of funds" for such a study. A couple months later they were spending millions on an unnecessary and unsafe median divide in the Ukiah stretch of 101.
So I would urge John Pinches to get his fiscal concerns straight. If deep down inside he believes in Big Government, good for him. But he should call a spade a spade. CalTrans' by-pass is a boondoggle and needs to go back to the drawing board. As for MCOG, maybe they should insist that Director Dow leave the CHP in peace and report instead on what it has cost the rest of the county to pour MCOG funds into this disastrous project.
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Apologies if you entered the Budvar/Publican Why Beer Matters competition - it's a month since closing date and it's very remiss of me not to have done the judging by now. I'll be resolving that asap.
Lots of great stuff happening over the next few weeks though - I'll be posting about my recent trip to Denmark, the Welsh beer revolution, lager, and plans for Cask Ale Week over the next week or two.
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'Leopold has struggled lately and has played almost 30 minutes in some games. Lindy Ruff said, "Yes he has and that was a discussion I had with Leo, he's made some tough decisions, those tough decisions have turned into goals going the other way. There's times where you've got to make tight plays and there's times where off the wall or off the glass is you best play."'
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RG3 woulda made that throw just saying
I seriously wonder if some of these guys feel guilty when they cash their paychecks. Because they should.
That throw by luck was Tebow like Wtf?
I'm starting to wonder if the Colts underestimated the Titans after last week's win it was quite an emotional high but its only the 1st Quarter and we thought the Lions would've won as well...
Houston will destroy us next week. We may win today but I've seen too many Colts fans that are getting a little too excited.
Arians wasting a challenge for an 8 yard gain could prove costly later on as well.
Um...that looked like it may have been loose before he was down.
Wasn't that a fumble by Johnson? That early challenge by Arians is looking more and more poor...
Take me out to the black, tell 'em I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me.
Gotta love the fan flipping off the Titans as the camera rolls back.
This is why I've been rather even keeled this season I only thought we'd win 4 games total we've doubled that so far and its great but I also think this team isn't a contender either. Maybe in a couple years but not now.
We would almost certainly get annihilated in the playoffs, but I still want to get there.
REGGIE!! Nice drive by the Colts.
Take me out to the black, tell 'em I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me.
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On CBS, after Bironas misses the 57 yard field goal! The fan reacts!! Priceless! http://t.co/07ZnHTvH "This is CBS"!
The defense can't do anything right.
great coverage by Davis there, drew the offensive PI
Really don't wanna see giving up stupid penalties especially when the Titans are in their own 20s.The first penalty against us,had it not happened,it would have been 3rd and 6 for the Titans.
Good thing we tied the game up pretty soon.Come on you Colts!
I counted six missed tackles on that last running play.
Was there ever any doubt Locker was going to convert the third down?


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"AAFES desires to be an environmentally responsible retailer and to be a 'green' place to shop," said AAFES' senior enlisted advisor chief Jeffry Helm. "By rewarding the use of environmentally friendly bags we hope to begin changing behaviors today to put us on a path for a cleaner tomorrow."
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"The con is on" at Weathervane Playhouse as Akron's hometown theater closes its 2013-2014 season with the musical comedy "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," which will be staged June 5 to 29.
Set against the backdrop of the French Riviera, "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" tells the madcap tale of two lying, cheating, dirty, rotten con men. The high-brow sophisticate Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by sweet-talking rich ladies out of their money, whereas the low-brow hood Freddy Benson swindles women by waking their compassion with outrageous lies about his ill grandmother.
Lawrence realizes that there isn't enough room in town for two con men -- so he strikes a deal with Freddy: The first man to swindle $50,000 from a woman gets to stay in town while the loser must hit the road. The crooks set their sights on the American soap heiress Christine Colgate.
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is best enjoyed by audiences over the age of 16.
The play is directed and choreographed by Jim Weaver with musical direction by John Ebner.
Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. The low-cost preview performance is June 5 at 7:30 p.m.; the official opening-night performance is June 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the June 5 preview performance only are $19. Tickets for performances after June 5 are $25.
For performances after June 5, $21 tickets for seniors are available for Thursday and Sunday performances. Tickets for children (ages 17 or younger) and college students are $7.50 each at all performances (including the June 5 preview performance). Additional discounts for groups of 10 or larger are also available.
The Weathervane Playhouse box office is open Mondays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and is also open beginning one hour before each performance. For tickets, visit or call the box office at 330-836-2626 or visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.com.


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It is, of course, the fastest color.
sorry to learn of your wife's health problems.
That RS is a brilliant blue. I have seen it (or a very similar color) on other bikes before, but not on an RS. As a former RS owner, you are granted some (I mean a tiny bit) slack.
I may have to add festes to the list of problem children here. I mean the guy should know better. Stupid S bike owners.
I see festes actually lives within striking distance. The guy has a veritable fleet to choose from. I may have to sneak up there and joy ride every one of his bikes while he is at work. Would it be over the top to post pictures of me on each of his bikes?
By the way festes, I was at West Bend too. If only I had known...
It is almost exactly 6 years ago that I purchased my R1100S from a man near Salem, Ohio. Only 3,300 miles on it. My test ride was very limited due to the cold weather in Northeastern Ohio. Heck it looked so good, I just wanted to put it my garage and look at it every day anyway.
How many Mandarin Orange R1100S's can we get together at Salem?
2014 R1200 GSA (Property taxes & registration: $309), 1992 K75s (Property taxes & registration: $37)
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hey all. i'll be making my first trip to the us in a couple of weeks to visit my fiancee, and i'll be staying in nyc for a week from the 11th to the 18th.
i don't have many ideas about what to do, i'm primarily concerned about good places to eat, and i was hoping people who had visited/lived in nyc had some recommendations for good eats.
i was also planning to catch a knicks game (a knicks game is better than no nba at all, am i right?), and they play the magic on the 16th, so i was hoping i could make that work too. is ticketmaster the best option? the prices seem kinda steep for even the crappiest seats, but maybe that's because it's ny...
also planning to go to a show at the comedy cellar.
damn, i sound so tourist-y.
i'll be staying first in the upper west side, and then in the fashion district, if that helps/is relevant in any way.
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The Second City proudly presents our Fall 2013 Mainstage Revue, a hilarious new collection of sketches, songs, and improvisations written and performed Toronto's legendary comedy troupe.
The Second City has been the home of ground-breaking comedy for more than 50 years, launching the careers of legends such as Bill Murray, Jon Candy, Andrea Martin, Mike Myers, Colin Mochrie, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and a new generation of rising stars. Our critically-acclaimed and award winning productions continue to be inspired by the characters and events that shape the world around us.
The Second City's intimate cabaret theatre is located in the heart of Toronto's Entertainment District, just steps from the city's top restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Our fully-licensed theatre offers a full bar and food menu, with table service available throughout the performance.
Preview performances begin July 16
Official Opening in August 2013
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Tuesday * 8:00 pm $24
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"He made it past the door and then he got ambushed. ... Once he passes that door, he gets shot, and that first shot is a fatal wound," Lehn said, noting the bullet hit Bradway in an area that wasn't covered by his bulletproof vest.
He said the 41-year-old Bradway, who was pronounced dead at an Indianapolis hospital, had little time to react.
A second officer rushed in and exchanged multiple shots with the gunman, eventually killing him. The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the alleged gunman as 24-year-old Steven Byrdo. Lehn said about 15 shots were fired and that Bradway's gun discharged, but it's unclear how many he got off.
"There are bullet holes everywhere," Lehn told The Indianapolis Star.
The woman, whom Lehn said was an ex-girlfriend of Byrdo, and her 11-month-old child weren't harmed, Lehn said. The child is now in the care of child protective services, said police spokesman Officer Kendale Adams.
Indiana Department of Correction records show Byrdo had felony drug convictions in 2011 and 2013 and had been released from prison in June after serving a sentence for a cocaine-dealing conviction.
Officers were dispatched to the apartment complex on the city's northwest side about 2 a.m. after someone called 911 to report a disturbance.
Bradway, who was married with a teenage son and daughter, was a five-year veteran of the department, according to police. He was a native of the northern Indiana town of Nappanee.
Police Chief Rick Hite asked the public to pray for Bradway's family.
"He entered an apartment to save the life of a woman who was being assaulted and in turn gave his life," Hite told reporters. "Blessed are the peacemakers."
The department said Bradway was a highly decorated officer who had received its Medal of Bravery in February 2012.
A few dozen police squad cars escorted a vehicle carrying Bradway's body as it left the hospital on its way to the coroner's office. His police cruiser was placed outside the district office Friday afternoon and adorned with flowers.
Adams said Bradway had helped with relief efforts in the aftermath of the deadly May tornado in Moore, Okla. Bradway's wife, Jamie, wrote in the June issue of the city's Department of Public Safety newsletter that she and her husband helped collect supplies for pets displaced or found wandering after the tornado.
The couple took 28 pet crates, hundreds of pounds of dog and cat food, leashes, water bowls, animal toys and other items to Moore's animal shelter, she wrote. They were on hand when a family was happily reunited with their dog.
The shooting prompted Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard to cut short a trip to Germany for a business summit. In a statement, the mayor said Bradway "gave his life protecting the people of our community by charging ahead to confront the unknown."
Bradway is the first Indianapolis police officer killed in the line of duty since Officer David Moore was shot during a traffic stop on Jan. 23, 2011. He died three days later.


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A QUICK-thinking teenager has been hailed a hero after rescuing a man from a house fire.
As smoke poured out of the bungalow in Eastham Way, Little Hulton, and concerned neighbours looked on, the youngster, who was aged about 16, went into the home "without hesitation" after asking if there was someone inside.
Inside the smoke-filled home, he found a 52-year-old man asleep on the sofa and carried him out of the house to safety.
Neighbours said they do not know the identity of the young rescuer.
Ann Hensley, aged 63, said: "I heard his smoke alarm go off and I went outside to have a look through his front window, but I couldn't see anything.
"My next door neighbour tried to get in his house through the front door and loads of smoke just came out.
"Just as I was ringing the fire brigade, a young lad passing by said 'is there someone in there?' and before I knew it he was straight in there getting him out.
"I'm very thankful it wasn't worse."
Ricky Jenkinson, aged 59, said: "I heard the alarm and saw the smoke pouring out. I tried to get in but I couldn't.
"This young lad walking past just went in, no hesitation, and rescued the man from his house.
"Things like this make you realise that there is some good in these young people. He was a fantastic lad and if it hadn't been for him, this man could have died. He's a hero."
The fire started after food was left under a grill at the bungalow at about 10.40pm on Sunday.
The man was taken to hospital following the incident.
Watch manager Simon Wood, from Farnworth fire station, said: "When we got to the bungalow a 52-year-old man was outside and it soon became apparent that this was thanks to a 16-year-old lad who had spotted the smoke when walking home.
"We can't thank him enough for his quick and brave actions."
Cllr David Acton, chairman of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, said: "The young man who saved the occupant from the fire should be very proud of what he has done.
"Although we don't advise that people should go into burning buildings, it could be that if the teenager didn't go to help then things could have been much worse.
"This is just one of many cooking related fires that we have each week and shows just how easy they can start.
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'"(Boynton's) goal was definitely a boost for our team," said Bruin coach Mike Sullivan. "When you get a bounce off the glass like that, that cuts their lead in half, it gives you a lift . . . To a certain extent you make your brakes. Certainly we were fortunate with that one."'
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In a land far away, and at a time long ago, Jesus journeyed to Jerusalem. "He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
"And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:
"And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
"And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
"And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
"And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
"And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
"There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.
"And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole." 1
From the 30th Psalm, David pledges, "O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever." 2
The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Corinthians, proclaimed, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." 3 And to the Thessalonians, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God." 4
My brothers and sisters, do we give thanks to God "for his unspeakable gift" and His rich blessings so abundantly bestowed upon us?
Do we pause and ponder Ammon's words? "Now my brethren, we see that God is mindful of every people, whatsoever land they may be in; yea, he numbereth his people, … over all the earth. Now this is my joy, and my great thanksgiving; yea, and I will give thanks unto my God forever." 5
Robert W. Woodruff, a prominent business leader of a former time, toured the United States giving a lecture which he entitled "A Capsule Course in Human Relations." In his message, he said that the two most important words in the English language are these: "Thank you."
Gracias, danke, merci—whatever language is spoken, "thank you" frequently expressed will cheer your spirit, broaden your friendships, and lift your lives to a higher pathway as you journey toward perfection. There is a simplicity—even a sincerity—when "thank you" is spoken.
The beauty and eloquence of an expression of gratitude is reflected in a newspaper story of some years ago:
The District of Columbia police auctioned off about 100 unclaimed bicycles Friday. "One dollar," said an 11-year-old boy as the bidding opened on the first bike. The bidding, however, went much higher. "One dollar," the boy repeated hopefully each time another bike came up.
The auctioneer, who had been auctioning stolen or lost bikes for 43 years, noticed that the boy's hopes seemed to soar higher whenever a racer-type bicycle was put up.
Then there was just one racer left. The bidding went to eight dollars. "Sold to that boy over there for nine dollars!" said the auctioneer. He took eight dollars from his own pocket and asked the boy for his dollar. The youngster turned it over in pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters—took his bike, and started to leave. But he went only a few feet. Carefully parking his new possession, he went back, gratefully threw his arms around the auctioneer's neck, and cried.
When was the last time we felt gratitude as deeply as did this boy? The deeds others perform in our behalf might not be as poignant, but certainly there are kind acts that warrant our expressions of gratitude.
The song frequently sung in the Sunday School of our youth placed the spirit of thanksgiving into the depths of our souls:
Astronaut Gordon Cooper, while orbiting the earth over 30 years ago, offered this sweet and simple prayer of thanks: "Father, thank You, especially for letting me fly this flight. Thank You for the privilege of being able to be in this position: to be up in this wondrous place, seeing all these many startling, wonderful things that You have created." 7
We are thankful for blessings we cannot measure, for gifts we cannot appraise, "for books, music, art, and for the great inventions which make these blessings available … ; for the laughter of little children; … for the … means for relieving human suffering … and increasing … the enjoyment of life; … for everything good and uplifting." 8
The prophet Alma urged, "Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day." 9
I would like to mention three instances where I believe a sincere "thank you" could lift a heavy heart, inspire a good deed, and bring heaven's blessings closer to the challenges of our day.
First, may I ask that we express thanks to our parents for life, for caring, for sacrificing, for laboring to provide a knowledge of our Heavenly Father's plan for happiness.
From Sinai the words thunder to our conscience, "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee." 10
I know of no sweeter expression toward a parent than that spoken by our Savior upon the cross: "When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
"Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home." 11
Next, have we thought on occasion of a certain teacher at school or at church who seemed to quicken our desire to learn, who instilled in us a commitment to live with honor?
The story is told of a group of men who were talking about people who had influenced their lives and for whom they were grateful. One man thought of a high school teacher who had introduced him to Tennyson. He decided to write and thank her. In time, written in a feeble scrawl, came the teacher's reply:
"My dear Willie:
"I can't tell you how much your note meant to me. I am in my 80s, living alone in a small room, cooking my own meals, lonely and like the last leaf lingering behind. You will be interested to know that I taught school for 50 years, and yours is the first note of appreciation I have ever received. It came on a blue, cold morning, and it cheered me as nothing has for years."
We owe an eternal debt of gratitude to all of those, past and present, who have given so much of themselves, that we might have so much ourselves.
Third, I mention an expression of "thank you" to one's peers. The teenage years can be difficult for the teens themselves as well as for their parents. These are trying times in the life of a boy or a girl. Each boy wants to make the football team; each girl wants to be the beauty queen. "Many are called, but few are chosen" 12 could have an application here.
Let me share with you a modern-day miracle which occurred a year or so ago at Murray High School near Salt Lake City, where every person was a winner, and not a loser was to be found.
A newspaper article highlighted the event. It was entitled "Homecoming Shows True Spirit: Students Elect 2 Disabled Girls to Murray Royalty." The article began, "Ted and Ruth Eyre did what any parents would do. When their daughter, Shellie, became a finalist for Murray High School homecoming queen, they counseled her to be a good sport in case she didn't win. They explained only one girl among the 10 would be selected queen. … As student body officers crowned the school's homecoming [royalty] in the school gym Thursday night, Shellie Eyre experienced, instead, inclusion. The 17-year-old senior, born with Down syndrome, was selected by fellow students as homecoming queen. … As Ted Eyre escorted his daughter onto the gym floor as the candidates were introduced, the gym erupted into deafening cheers and applause. They were greeted with a standing ovation."
Similar standing ovations were extended to Shellie's attendants, one of whom, April Pershon, has physical and mental disabilities resulting from a brain hemorrhage suffered when she was just 10 years old.
When the ovations had ceased, the school vice principal, Glo Merrill, said, "'Tonight … the students voted on inner beauty.' … Obviously moved, parents, school administrators and students wept openly." Said one student, "'I'm so happy, I cried when they came out. I think Murray High is so awesome to do this.'" 13
I extend a heartfelt "thank you" to one and all who made this night one ever to be remembered. The Scottish poet James Barrie's words seem appropriate: "God gave us memories, that we might have June roses in the December of our lives."
In August of this year, there occurred a tragedy in Salt Lake County. It was reported in the local and national press. Five beautiful little girls—so young, so vibrant, so loving—hiding away, as children often do in their games of hide-and-seek, entered the trunk of a parent's car. The trunk lid was pulled shut, they were unable to escape, and all perished from heat exhaustion.
The entire community was so kind, so thoughtful, so caring in the passing of Alisha, Ashley, McKell, Audrey, and Jaesha. Flowers, food, calls, visits, and prayers were shared.
On the Sunday after the devastating event occurred, long lines of automobiles filled with grieving occupants drove ever so slowly past the Smith home—the scene of the accident. Sister Monson and I wished to be among those who expressed condolences in this way. As we drove by, we felt we were on holy ground. We literally crept along at a snail's pace along the street. It was as though we could visualize a traffic sign reading, "Please drive slowly; children at play." Tears filled our eyes and compassion flowed from our hearts.
At the funeral, as well as the evening prior, thousands passed by the caskets and expressed support for the grieving parents and grandparents. In two of the three families, the deceased children were all the children they had.
Frequently death comes as an intruder. It is an enemy that suddenly appears in the midst of life's feast, putting out its lights and gaiety. It visits the aged as they walk on faltering feet. Its summons is heard by those who have scarcely reached midway in life's journey, and often it hushes the laughter of little children.
At the funeral services for the five little angels, I counseled: "There is one phrase which should be erased from your thinking and from the words you speak aloud. It is the phrase, 'If only.' It is counterproductive and is not conducive to the spirit of healing and of peace. Rather, recall the words of Proverbs: 'Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.' 14 "
Before the closing of the caskets, I noted that each child held a favorite toy, a soft gift to cuddle. I reflected on the words of the poet Eugene Field:
The little toy dog and the soldier fair may wonder, but God in His infinite mercy has not left grieving loved ones to wonder. He has provided truth. He will inspire an upward reach, and His outstretched arms will embrace you. Jesus promises to one and all who grieve, "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." 16
There is only one source of true peace. I am certain that the Lord, who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who have been called upon to part—even temporarily—from their precious children. The gifts of healing and of peace are desperately needed, and Jesus, through His Atonement, has provided them for one and all.
The Prophet Joseph Smith spoke inspired words of revelation and comfort:
"All children who die before they arrive at the years of accountability are saved in the celestial kingdom of heaven." 17
"The mother [and father] who laid down [their] little child[ren], being deprived of the privilege, the joy, and the satisfaction of bringing [them] up to manhood or womanhood in this world, would, after the resurrection, have all the joy, satisfaction and pleasure, and even more than it would have been possible to have had in mortality, in seeing [their] child[ren] grow to the full measure of the stature of [their] spirit[s]." 18 This is as the balm of Gilead to those who grieve, to those who have loved and lost precious children.
The Psalmist provided this assurance: "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." 19
Said the Lord: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. … In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you … that where I am, there ye may be also." 20
I express my profound thanks to a loving Heavenly Father who gives to you, to me, and to all who sincerely seek, the knowledge that death is not the end, that His Son—even our Savior, Jesus Christ—died that we might live. Temples of the Lord dot the lands of many countries. Sacred covenants are made. Celestial glory awaits the obedient. Families can be together—forever.
The Master invites one and all:
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." 21
That all may do so is my humble prayer of thanks, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
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Atlanta Braves Make Spring Roster Moves
The Atlanta Braves trimmed their spring roster by four players after today's game, optioning two players and re-assigning two others. Left-handed pitcher Carlos Perez and right-handed pitcher Wirfin Obispo were optioned to Gwinnett (AAA). Right-handed pitchers Lay Batista and Shae Simmons were re-assigned to minor league camp.
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Since I didn't add the option in the last poll but it was mentioned in the thread I wanted to get a better feel what you thought.
9 out of the 14 that voted in the last poll voted for 1 of 2 options, a 12 hour or 24 hour per pick draft clock.
We are using a 24 hour draft clock in the IKL & we've used it in the ABA in the past. You guys are all familiar with how it works. The 12 hour draft clock is the same deal, just shorter.
The option that wasn't included in the poll is for a 24 hour "time bank" for each team. The way it works is rather simple. Each team gets a total of upto 24 hours to select all 12 draft picks. If it takes you 3 hours to make your first pick then you have 21 hours for your 11 remaining picks. Its my understanding that once your 24 hours has been used, you get skipped.
Because I'm not 100% sure that the draft problems that we experienced in the IKL draft have been corrected, I would rather not set the draft date too far into October. I mentioned October 4th in the other thread & for the most part the only objections were that it might be too early. I don't recall anyone saying that the 4th was a date they couldn't make. So, I'd like to make October 4th the offical start of the draft.
The ABA draft will take place on the Sports.ws site
Please vote on what option on the draft clock you would rather have. This poll will be open until next Sunday night.
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If you have questions or would like to make your case for one option over the other two, have at it.


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I backup my all my design files and assets locally but I do not have an online back service. So, instead, I made a folder on the server when my website is hosted and I back up my PSDs, Illustrator files, etc, to that folder. Is that a smart thing to do? Would large files like PSDs hinder the performance of my site in any way?For context, I have a shared hosting plan with godaddy.
No is it is. What is the point of having a backup in the same place where your websites is hosted?? If for some reason the account is blocked or whatever your backups are gone as well. Why dont you back them over to cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive??
I'd say it isn't perfect but it is better than nothing -- you've got copies in 2 geographically distributed locations at least which is more than many folks can say. One can even argue there are convenience factors for having the files nearby.
Personally, I would look at using a cloud source control provider to handle this -- then you can get backup and versioning in one fell swoop.


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I have a couple videos, one of my friend and then myself. Then another video of two of my friends and then myself. Both videos are on the same hole. It's a small downhill shot.
First video is of Jon (black guy), who can average about 300-350 pretty easily and accurately. Then after he throws, it's me Chris (white guy), which I tend to throw about 220-250 backhand accurately and 300 forehand very accurately. We both want to increase our distance, but I just can't seem to get much further than 250 with a power grip and putting my all behind it without the throw going haywire. So here's video 1:
Now this second video, is the same hole, different day. First up is Rob, who has distance trouble, tends to throw up on occasion and only gets about 200-225 at max. Then it's Jon, then it's me.
We all would like some advice on what we are and aren't doing and should and shouldn't be doing. Thanks to all that give it a shot.