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Finally, we have an answer (I said somewhat facetiously).
Turns out that a new book called "'Eat Your Vegetables' and Other Mistakes Parents Make: Redefining How to Raise Healthy Eaters" has the answer to the question: "How do you raise healthy eaters without constant mealtime struggles?"
From Newswire:
Registered dietitian Dr. Natalie Digate Muth, a pediatric resident at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA and mother of two, provides parents with a step-by-step plan to help kids embrace fruits, vegetables and other healthful foods without battles, bribes and coercion.
Among the topics the author covers is "learning the (reverse) psychology of getting kids to eat healthy."
Why did I suspect that the oft-tried "reverse psychology" has a prominent role in our author's ambitious strategy?
"Hey kids eat the Cheetos, please! Leave the baby carrots alone; they're mine!"
This topic - picky kids and parents' advice to "eat your vegetables" - is a time-honored struggle in American life. Isn't this table talk a common touchstone we want to pass on from generation to generation? Wouldn't the world stop spinning if getting kids to eat veggies was easy?
I admire the author's bold attempt to scale the cliff of changing kids' eating behavior with nary a bribe, battle or coercion.
Our Fresh Talk contributor Gen X Mom Sarah Krause has talked about her strategy for nudging her kids toward fruits and vegetables. While Sarah's approach may be more artful and intuitive, this book promises a step-by-step scientific approach. Check the book out at www.drnataliemuth.com/
But wait....this report says a team of researchers in Oregon "may have at last discovered how to get children to eat their vegetables."
The key, researchers say, is serving children a glass of water at every meal. People associate healthy food with water, while they link sugary drinks with "junk food."
If vegetables go with water, and water is served, then pass the peas.
I have to say I like this simple approach. It is something that I could handle.
If there is one thing we want more than changing our kids, it is finding a way to change ourselves and our habits. This story talks about research that showed that just getting off the couch is a start that can lead to other healthy changes in lifestyle.
Serve water and get off the couch.. now we are getting somewhere!


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Sally Hansen French Manicure Nail Guides Reviews
GarbageThe whole kit is a junky waste of money. The strips don't apply to nails evenly and keep coming off, and the polish is of low quality and barely adheres to the nail, with a really cruddy brush to apply it.There is nothing good about this. Save your money, — 6 years, 7 months agoLittleBunny | 545 reviews
Not a FanNot very good, little difficult to use, don't last long. Rather buy press on nails or go get nails painted. — 4 years, 9 months agoEricaC123 | 458 reviews
Not bad.When I was first learning to do french manis, I bought these to make things a little easier. If I applied them while my basecoat was still slightly wet, it would lift the basecoat. Rarely, the polish would seep under the manicure guide, but generally it wasn't too bad. I thought these were pretty decent, although now I've learned to paint on tips freehand. I would consider repurchasing these if I ...read morestill struggled with my at home french mani though, especially since they're fairly inexpensive. — 6 years agoLipglossandSpandex | 521 reviews
Oh... My... GODThis is probably the worse product by S.H. since the bees wax kit what ever thing... where to start? First the color polish looks awful, even by itself. Second, the white for the tips is from a horror movie, it bubbles, doesn't go on smooth at all and is way to thick. Also those tapes? Too long for nails and the white leaks under them, and the tape can take off some of the polish. It has to s...read moreit for way too long and even after you get what you THINK is a decent enough work done, it peels off, and the top coat makes it look AWFUl. The people at Sally Hansen must be pulling a prank on us or something. — 6 years, 8 months agoBon_Bon | 522 reviews
not goodthe sticker guides that come with this were somewhat useful, but they fell off way too easily. it would have been easier to hand draw the white line on my french manicure myself. very disappointed. — 6 years, 5 months agokenya | 504 reviews
didn't work so wellnot as advertised — 9 years agomeadowwood1 | 413 reviews
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It's More Like A Nail Polish Leaking DamThese french manicure guides sure know how to make a woman blow steam as you stick these adhesive strip guides on and find that your nail polish somehow will soak through the guide or the guides won't adhere well enough to the nail to ensure a precise detailed line. My perfect solution? Bandages. No joke, bandages that are the standard size and are rounded at the edges which mimick the perfect c...read moreurve to the edge of the nail yet they stick well enough to allow a barrier for the polish and you'll get better french manicures out of that than these guides. I've found better guides out in the store far better than these so save your energy and some money and my suggestion is to choose something else! — 9 years, 4 months agoVLA | 336 reviews
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Use with white polish pen on bare nails for best resultsI've never had good luck with this type of guide strip for French tips until I changed my approach to giving myself a French manicure. What works perfectly for me is to apply these strips to BARE nails, burnish them down with a fingernail so the strips stay firmly attached until I'm ready to remove them (and so that no polish seeps under the edges, especially at the sides), and then apply two coat...read mores of white nail polish using a felt-tip nail polish pen with white polish designed specifically for French manicures (I've also reviewed Sally Hansen's version of these pens). Apply both coats thinly and evenly. The tricks to getting a thin, even application are 1) to shake the polish pen VIGOROUSLY for about 10-15 seconds and then press the tip down FIRMLY against a folded piece of scrap paper (or a scrap of thin, hard cardboard) on a flat, hard surface such as a table, pressing hard enough for the ENTIRE FELT TIP to retract into the pen and maintaining the pressure for the full 30 seconds. Then draw a short line of polish on the paper to get rid of any excess polish. These tips will make all the difference, I promise! Allow the first coat of white polish to dry completely before applying the second coat, and allow the second coat to dry completely before removing the paper guide strips. Then apply two coats of very sheer pink or peach polish made specifically for French manicures, allowing each coat to dry thoroughly after it has been applied. When the second coat has dried completely, apply a thin, even coat of Seche Vite, dry it thoroughly, and enjoy your new fabulous-looking French manicure! — 5 years, 6 months agoJewelrydesigner | 66 reviews
dislikeMaybe I didn't wait long enough for my polish to dry, but I tried these a couple of times, and both times my polish smeared into the white area. I'll stick with professional manis for the french manicure look — 6 years agoLaurelJ | 153 reviews
What a waste!I bought these thinking it would be the best alternative to a salon manicure. Little did i know it was going to be a waste of my time and money! The nail polished seeped under the tape, If you dont let them dry long enought it will lift the polish from the ends. It was not user friendly at all. The idea of it seems good, but when you actually use them, it falls way below my expectations. — 6 years agogaej19 | 147 reviews
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Analgesic Effect of Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia (IV PCA) Versus Paravertebral Block After Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
This study has been completed.
Seoul National University Hospital
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Last updated: April 19, 2016
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The purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic effect of paravertebral block with that of intravenous patient-controlled analgesia after video assisted thoracic surgery.
|Postoperative Pain After Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery
|Procedure: paravertebral block Procedure: PCA
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Comparison Between the Analgesic Effect of Intravenous Patient-controlled Analgesia and of Paravertebral Block After Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Further study details as provided by Jae-Hyon Bahk, MD, PhD, Seoul National University Hospital:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- severity of acute postoperative pain when moving [ Time Frame: 24 hours after VATS ]
|Study Start Date:
|February 2013
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2015
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: PVB
Postoperative pain is controlled with local analgesics delivered via PVB.
Procedure: paravertebral block
Postoperative pain is controlled with local analgesics via PVB.
Active Comparator: PCA
Postoperatve pain is controlled with intravenous PCA.
Procedure: PCA
Postoperative pain is controlled with intravenous PCA.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
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Inclusion Criteria:
- patients receiving video assisted thoracic surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- patients with cardiovascular disease
- patients with neurologic disease
- patients with contraindications to paravertebral block or epidural block
- patients with history of previous VATS
- patients with pain at the expected incision site
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01538914
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|NCT01538914 History of Changes
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JHBahk_VATS PVB
|Study First Received:
|February 16, 2012
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|April 19, 2016
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Pain, Postoperative
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Postoperative Complications
Pathologic Processes
Signs and Symptoms
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (C & O Canal) is a national historic park that has an interesting history dating back to the 18th century. It runs 184.5 miles along the north bank of the Potomac River, starting in Georgetown and ending in Cumberland, Maryland. The National Park Service offers canal boat rides and interpretative ranger programs during the spring, summer and fall.
Recreation Along the C & O Canal
Hiking – One of the region's best places to enjoy nature, the C & O Canal National Park offers great scenery and easy terrain on most of its hiking trails. For a more challenging hike, check out the Billy Goat Trail.
Biking – The entire 184 miles of the Towpath between Georgetown and Cumberland, MD can be biked. The first 20 miles is the most heavily used. The Capital Crescent Trail provides a paved surface running parallel to the Towpath from Georgetown to Bethesda. Bike rentals are available on the trail at Fletchers Boat House (mile 3.1).
Fishing – A fishing license is required for persons ages 16-65.
Boating and Kayaking – Canoeing and kayaking are popular in the sections from Georgetown to Violettes Lock (mile 22). Canoes can be rented at Swains Lock and Fletchers Cove. Motorized boats are prohibited.
Horseback Riding – Horses can be ridden on approximately 160 miles of the 184.5 miles of towpath. They are not allowed between Georgetown (mile 0) and Swains Lock (mile 16.6) or from Offutt Street (mile 181.8) to the Cumberland (mile 184.5). Trail riders are responsible for hauling manure away.
Tips: Visitor Center Georgetown – 1057 Thomas Jefferson St., NW, Washington, DC (202) 653-5190. The visitor center is accessible from 30th Street. Mule-drawn canal boat rides are offered during the warmer months of the year.
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TNB: Climbing's Greatest Route Names
Like snowflakes, no two climbs are identical. Whether that path follows a flute of ice high on the face of an alpine wall, or a swath of rock via a series of edges to an anchor midway up a sandstone bluff, each route or boulder problem any climber ever touches will have an identity all its own.
But what's an identity without a name? Great climbs have great names, and these names will be forever burned into the brains of all climbers who follow the path. Naming climbs is rich with tradition, and every first ascentionist aspires to capture the perfect name for their creations. Some first ascentionists, however, are better than others at naming routes. So in celebration of great route names, I've compiled a short list of my personal favorites.
Don't hesitate to add your own favorite route and boulder problem names to the bottom of this list.
1. The Thaw's Not Houlding Wright
Patagonia, Argentina (1,400 meters, 5.10+, Aguja de I'S West Face)
This alpine route tackles the shortest summit of the Cerro Torre skyline. Though the grade is fairly moderate, the technical climbing starts at glacier level, which makes for one of the longest technical routes in the Torre range. The first ascent, as you may have guessed, belongs to American Cedar Wright and Britons Leo Houlding and Kevin Thaw. While experiencing the "classic bad weather" of Patagonia in 2004, the team found little climbable objectives during their month-long stay.
"After a failed attempt on what would later become Arco de los Vientos [Cerro Torre], we managed to climb this new route on our last day before leaving Patagonia," remembers Wright. "We decided on the name after realizing that all of our names had a meaning, and put them together in kind of an esoteric way ... the weather is shit here."
2. A Steep Climb Named Desire (5.13d) Donner Summit, California.
For anyone who watched Eric Perlman and Mike Hatchett's masterpiece Masters of Stone II, you likely witnessed a skinny white dude in a tank top crushing a then-futuristic bolted line of granite dubbed A Steep Climb Named Desire.
"It took me six hours to figure out the crux move!" says the route's creator Scott Frye, in the old-school film.
The year was 1991, and Frye's route was an instant California classic for the strongmen of the country. Yet, as the years faded since that video debuted, you may have forgotten the details surrounding that route. But you probably didn't forget the iconic name. A Steep Climb Named Desire , riffing on the famous Tennessee William's play cum Marlon Brando movie, "A Streetcar Named Desire," holds legendary status for route names worldwide. "Stella!"
3. Trent's Mom (V10) Joes Valley, Utah.
Bouldering has always seemed like the punk rock of climbing. From the early days of no pads, when all falls were groundfalls (as unforgiving as punk rock's own adopted sport—skateboarding), to the fact that seemingly every area you visit has a barrage of vulgar names peppering your guidebook (Hueco Tanks anyone?), bouldering screams counter-culture.
But among all the innuendos and double entendres littering the pages of bouldering guidebooks, my personal favorite is simple and elegant: Trent's Mom.
"Every time I go to Joe's, I work on Trent's Mom." And of course, if you take down this proud and powerful problem, you then have the pleasure of exclaiming, "I finally did Trent's Mom."
My only questions are: who's Trent and what did he do to deserve this?
For the beta on Trent's Mom, skip to 3:51 in the video below:
4. Over Yourself (V10) Flagstaff Mountain, Boulder, Colorado.
Skip Guerin was "aloof and competitive" according to Climb! A History of Colorado Climbing. He was also one of the strongest climbers of his generation, and his legendary exploits in both climbing and partying have been discussed in hushed tones around Colorado campfires since the late 1980's. Guerin claimed the third ascent of Midnight Lightning (V8) back when the problem was still touted as one of the world's hardest. Yet, Guerin found the line so easy that he also climbed it barefoot—up and down! Guerin is also responsible for some of Boulder, Colorado's, fiercest problems. One in particular was a line he established in the early 1990's on Flagstaff Mountain. This pebble-pinching traverse on The Pebble Boulder held the stratospheric grade of V10 at a time when few other problems did, and Guerin jokingly dubbed the line Over Yourself, specifically so he could ask other possible suitors, "Did you get Over Yourself yet?"
5. El Sendero Luminoso (5.12c/d) El Potrero Chico, Mexico.
With the name El Sendero Luminoso flying off the tongues of people worldwide since Alex Honnold blew minds with his historic free-solo, I figured I could shed a little light on this route's name. In 1994, Jeff Jackson, Kurt Smith and Pete Peacock established a 15-pitch sport climb up the 1,750-foot limestone wall of El Toro, in Mexico's Potrero Chico. The route was one of the first of its kind. A big-wall sport climb? Get outta here! In a time when bolts were still controversial, the idea that an entire wall could be bolted was sacrilege to some. Yet Jackson (who sits right beside me here at Rock and Ice World Headquarters) told me this morning that the name was an inside joke.
"We wanted something that would take the piss out of the ultra-serious trad climbers who were denouncing sport climbing at the time," says Jackson. "The name, which means Shining Path sounds grandiose, but it's really a reference to the line of shiny bolts and cleared vegetation."
With all the great, clever and symbolic route and boulder problem names in the climbing world, please add your personal favorites below, and don't be scared to get weird!


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Macie Grace is the pick of 128 kitty entries
Updated 12:33 pm, Tuesday, March 19, 2013
And the winner of the San Antonio Express-News Cat Walk Contest is ... Macie Grace, a 9-month-old Persian.
Readers submitted 128 kitty entries, which were whittled to 20 finalists. A panel of five judges selected Macie from the finalists, which included rescue cats and purebreds. The runner-up was Lizzy, an American longhair. Roxy, a rescue cat, came in third place.
Linda Alwine, Macie's owner, said she was shocked when she learned her cat was chosen the No. 1 glamour puss of San Antonio.
"I just know she's adorable," Alwine said. "I thought, 'What the heck, I'll send her picture in.'"
Alwine and her husband had lost their cat of 17 years, Molly, last year and adopted Macie in September from a breeder in Pipe Creek, about 45 miles northwest of San Antonio.
She warned her husband she wasn't going to fall in love with the first cat she saw, but she did.
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Macie is in charge of their house, Alwine said, but can often be found nestled in husband Richard's arms.
"She's been a joy," Alwine said. "She's spoiled rotten, but that's what she's here for."
Thank you to everyone who took time to send photos of some of San Antonio's finest felines.


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Considering Some Earnings Plays
It won't be long before we see Chicken Little on CNBC talking about the equity markets' world coming to an end. Heck, we'll probably see dozens. That wasn't the intention of my post earlier. There are just times when you see something on a chart that gives you a short-term uneasy feeling. If we rally, I'll miss part, but I'm not calling doom and gloom here, rather trying to stay nimble.
I do have an interest in some earnings names today. I'll be very curious to see the report from Newmont Mining (NEM). This is one of the top miners in the gold sector by market cap. Can its report change the extreme bearish sentiment? The option action is favoring the upside, and while I considered a March $41-$42.5 call spread for $0.60, I have decided to sit this one out and just watch closely. If sentiment does indeed dramatically shift, there will be plenty of time to catch upside in the miners....286 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Katherine Webb, also known as Miss Alabama 2012, says she wasn't creeped out by 73-year-old sportscaster Brent Musburger ogling her during college football's national championship game on Monday.
We're pretty sure she's in the minority on that one.
Webb, 23, is the girlfriend of Alabama star quarterback A.J. McCarron and, yes, a beauty pageant winner. Toward the end of the first quarter, with Alabama already up 14-0, a shot of Webb popped up on the TV screen. And Musburger pretty much forgot there was a football game happening in front of him.
"Wow, I'm telling you. You quarterbacks, you get all the good-looking women," Musburger said to fellow announcer Kirk Herbstreit. "So, if you're a youngster in Alabama, start getting a football out and throw it around the backyard with Pops! What a beautiful woman. Wow."
Don't the old guys always throw footballs around the back yard in those Viagra commercials?
The cameras later made their way to Webb when the score became 28-0 and, sure enough, at the end of the game.
"There is Miss Alabama, with the victory kiss," Musburger said.
Reaction on Twitter and elsewhere made it clear that plenty of viewers found Musburger's remarks inappropriate.
Webb apparently didn't mind the attention.
"It was kind of nice," she told the Associated Press on Tuesday. "I didn't look at it as creepy at all. For a woman to be called beautiful, I don't see how that's an issue."
Right. Until Brent Musburger shows up in the bushes outside your house.
Webb said that during the game, her iPhone was dead, but several friends seated nearby showed her what was happening on Twitter and pointed out that pictures of her were being shown on TV.
"I just couldn't believe it," she said. "I was just in complete surprise."
Dee Dee Bonner, McCarron's mother, said the two laughed in the stands as Webb's Twitter count grew.
"We were like, 'Oh my God,'" Bonner said. "She said, 'All I want to do is date your son.' We've been laughing about it. It's quite shocking."
As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Webb had topped 163,000 Twitter followers, trumping boyfriend McCarron's 110,000. Before the game, Webb -- who graduated with a business degree from longtime Alabama rival Auburn University in 2011, according to her pageant biography -- reportedly had about 2,000.
After carefully weighing the winds of public opinion -- never mind that it was their producers who wouldn't stop showing Webb on camera -- ESPN released a statement Tuesday, saying, "We always try to capture interesting storylines and the relationship between an Auburn grad who is Miss Alabama and the current Alabama quarterback certainly met that test. However, we apologize that the commentary in this instance went too far and Brent understands that."
No he doesn't.
Webb earlier told the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer that she first encountered McCarron on Twitter, and they met in early December when he attended the Miss Alabama USA pageant in Montgomery. The two visited over the holidays and publicly confirmed their romance right before the New Year.
Webb's pageant biography says she was born in Montgomery and worked for Chick-fil-A as a training director in Columbus, Ga., before moving to Los Angeles to pursue modeling. She finished in the top 10 in the national pageant.
Bonner said Webb is considering moving back to Alabama to be with the quarterback.


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Haven't posted my bag setup in awhile so here ya go
Bag: Revolution Team Carolina
Overstable to Very Overstable Drivers:
170g CE EXP-1 - Thumber Disc - Sometimes I use it as a forehand but it's almost always Thumber Exclusive
173g CE EXP-1 - Strong Headwinds
Stable to Moderate Stable Drivers:
170g Sirius Orion LF
169g Quantum Orion LF
170g Millennium Orion LF
150g Sirius Orion LF
Straight Drivers:
170g Sirius Orion LS
Understable Drivers:
168g Millennium Orion LS
Fairway Drivers:
170g Sirius JLS
150g Sirius JLS
180g Q-Sentinel
180g CE QMS
180g QMS - Stiff
169g QMS
175g Sirius Omega
175g Quantum Omega
175g Omega SS
I also have the "JLF" Proto and LOVE IT! But it's not PDGA Approved yet as far as I know, so until then it's just for fun throws and casual play.
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Every time I hear something about John McAfee, which, given this crazy man's predilection for nonstop publicity, is too often, I think about how Intel paid $7.7 billion a little more than two years ago for the software security company that this oddball created. And I wonder which actions, John McAfee's or Intel's (INTC) are more stupefying.
McAfee (MFE), the company, had been shopped for ages, apparently about as long as the ignominious Autonomy was, before Intel gave shareholders a 62% premium when it snapped up the company. At the time, it was a real head-scratcher.
What was the point of the semiconductor company moving aggressively into security software when the real issue it faced was the mobility challenge and the secondary issue it faced was the Apple (AAPL) challenge, meaning how would it be able to get more content into the fastest-growing tech gadget company on the planet?
At the time, Apple had made a decision that it was going to base its new mobile products on chips designed by Arm Holdings (ARMH), not Intel, even as Intel had some exposure to iMacs and we thought that the two companies had a decent working relationship.
Subsequently, we have learned two things. First, Steve Jobs didn't care for Intel. We know from Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs biography that even though Jobs was friendly with former Intel CEO Andy Grove, he thought the company was stodgy and very difficult to work with. Just different DNA. Second, Jobs was constantly trying to stop the battery drain, believing, correctly, that the longer you could go without recharging the more satisfied you would be, and Arm Holdings' chips gave you a longer battery life than Intel's.
Now here's the irony. Intel could have paid roughly the same price for Arm Holdings as it did for McAfee. Since then, Arm shares have doubled, as the Apple orders keep flowing. Intel? It's done almost nothing, and the McAfee acquisition almost seems like an afterthought when the company talks.
The real tragedy for Intel here is that Samsung, Apple's chief rival globally, is also a major chip supplier to Apple. They are suing each other all over the place. There is palpable dislike. You would think that this would be the moment that Intel could step up and make the chips that Apple needs, and it has mobility chips which are used in white label Intel phones in emerging markets all over the globe.
But it lacks the foothold that Arm would have given them, and McAfee certainly can't.
Worse now, yesterday, we heard rumors that Apple may replace Intel in its Mac line. Again, if Intel owned Arm it would be far more difficult for the company to be dislodged from the Apple food chain.
McAfee, the, man is a total conundrum. McAfee, the company, remains one, too. A botched acquisition and an overpay instead of one that would have levered Intel to the greatest tech company of all time.
Just baffling moves all the way around.


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By Pedro Pereira, Business Solutions Magazine
Despite inroads by competing technologies such as RFID, bar code solutions are still creating new sales opportunities for VARs.
As a data collection VAR, you know that bar code technology is not going away any time soon. If anything, say vendors, the technology is becoming more versatile, creating new opportunities for VARs and integrators to get creative in addressing their clients' bar code needs. Be it in healthcare, agriculture, retail, or shipping, bar codes remain the technology of choice for businesses to keep track of assets, merchandise — and in the case of healthcare — patients.
Business Solutions recently spoke with Raul Palacios, senior product manager of desktop products at mobile printing solutions maker Datamax-O'Neil; Dean Sanders, director of industry sales at printing solutions maker Zebra Technologies; and Paul Lehmann, senior director of product marketing at printing solutions maker Printronix, about current trends and new opportunities in the bar code industry.
Provide some examples of creative bar code applications that VARs could replicate for their customers.
Raul Palacios, senior product manager of desktop products, Datamax-O'Neil: We recently recognized a need for a printer with a longer battery life (i.e. days of battery life rather than hours) in the agricultural sector for tracking and traceability of food. The bar code labels are used to keep track of time, location, and plot number of where the harvesting is done. Previously these clients had been printing labels at the main center and had to take them out to the field. Now they put the printer in the harvesting vehicle and do the whole process
in the field.
Dean Sanders, director of industry sales, Zebra Technologies: Recently customers have used bar codes to track case history on deliveries and repairs. One company attached bar codes on the invoice that contained notes on the delivery. This helped provide line information from the warehouse to the delivery and in the end helped drive efficiencies and reduce errors.
Companies with field services technicians are finding new ways to use bar code technology to improve their business. Bar coding vending machines or home appliances with details of repair history is one example. This allows technicians to easily access information on the repair as well as warranty history, which are both extremely valuable for diagnosing an issue. In the healthcare industry, bar coding is used to accurately administer medication. Bar codes are applied to patient wristbands and medical charts and scanned before
administering medications. This ensures accurate doses and the correct medication are received by the patient, increasing patient safety and reducing medical errors.
What are some bar coding-related services that VARs can offer to yield a monthly revenue stream?
Raul Palacios, senior product manager of desktop products, Datamax-O'Neil: There is a lot of extended warranty opportunity out there, and that's one service that is being neglected. VARs also have opportunities to come up with a technical solution. You're doing your customer a service by being more technically competent, understanding how these devices work properly together. With the new printers, you can plug a keyboard into them. You punch in the data using the keyboard, and now you're printing. If VARs take the time to learn how to do this, it's a differentiator, it's a value-added service they can provide.
Paul Lehmann, senior director of product marketing, Printronix: If you can't offer the service technicians needed to support service contracts, going back to the manufacturer is the lowest-risk way to add recurring service revenue to your top line. Service provided by the manufacturer ensures that technicians will know the intricacies behind the product, leaving the customer satisfied.
What are some common mistakes you see bar coding VARs making? How can VARs overcome making those mistakes?
Raul Palacios, senior product manager of desktop products, Datamax-O'Neil: They need to dig a little deeper into the technology. Don't just assume it's a printer with a USB. Turn it on, load a driver, and see how it's printing. There's a lot more capability. For the VAR, it takes understanding and resources to be creative with solutions.
Dean Sanders, director of industry sales, Zebra Technologies: One of the biggest mistakes I see VARs making is using bar coding for a single application when there are several business improvements to be made to drive efficiencies with their current and new customers. One example is labeling a vending machine with a bar code that only includes information about the make or model of that machine. Now, bar codes can include that information, but also details on repair history or the warranty information.
Overall, there are new trends and new requirements forcing VARs to think outside the box to offer customers bar code technology that provides efficiency, accuracy, and business intelligence. Customers are expecting the VAR to be the trusted advisors, offering multiple solutions to assist them to improve their overall business.
Paul Lehmann, senior director of product marketing, Printronix: Simply listening to everything that goes on at a client site can really be helpful. The time spent in the work environment of our customers is so rich with information, regardless of what is spoken by the people who met us there. The most successful VARs take the time to "debrief" themselves on everything they saw at their customer's site.
Looking past what customers are "self-prescribing" for their pain takes dedication, but can often be the most fruitful part of a sales call. We often overlook the value of dissecting this information, categorizing, and then executing the activities that will support sales behind what we see when we're in the client's environment.
Which verticals provide the greatest opportunity to sell bar code printers?
Raul Palacios, senior product manager of desktop products, Datamax-O'Neil: Transportation, retail, shipping, and logistics are probably the markets most set in their bar code printing needs. The agriculture and healthcare industries are markets where we're seeing growth. For healthcare, even though these companies have been using bar codes for some time, it's not to the fullest extent.
Dean Sanders, director of industry sales, Zebra Technologies: In field services, technicians are bar coding vending machines or home appliances with details of the repair history to help easily access information on the repair as well as the warranty history. In healthcare, bar coding is being used to accurately administer medication to help increase patient safety and reduce medical errors.
Paul Lehmann, senior director of product marketing, Printronix: The vertical markets that you've served in the past are the best for your future. The majority of the bar code business comes from replacing the aging installed base with a better product. Knowing the new problems of existing customers is your best bet for new printer sales.


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February 27, 2014
Parking lot closed tomorrow: Due to a large academic event at the Center for Workforce Development tomorrow (Friday, February 28), the 27-S lot will be closed for most of the day to accommodate parking for school buses from around Central Ohio. The 27-S lot is at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and McCoy Street near the exit ramp from I-670.
Reminder: First Wednesday coming March 5
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 5, at (the slightly later than usual time of) 9:30 a.m., to attend President Harrison's First Wednesday town hall meeting, where we will get our first look at Columbus State's new and refreshed "brand," including the new logo—the first in 27 years!
After awarding the Staff Employee of the Month and Professional Part Time Employee of the Month awards, the college's advertising agency, Ologie, will give a presentation detailing the extensive rebranding effort. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to participate in the new brand as well!
The brand portion of the program will be repeated at 12:00 and 3:00 p.m., with all three presentations taking place in the Conference Center Ballroom in WD, fourth floor.
As always, First Wednesday will be live streamed at http://www.livestream.com/columbusstate . You will be prompted to enter the password cougars to enter the site. The livestream will also be archived for later viewing on this site.
Columbus State's month-long Combined Charitable Giving Campaign is coming to a close, but you can still make a one-time donation or sign up to donate through payroll deduction, by going online here for the Donor Resource Guide, and filling out an Employee Pledge Form online here. The campaign ends on Friday, February 28.
Featured Agency: Clean Fuels Ohio
Clean Fuels Ohio works to increase use of efficient vehicles and cleaner American fuels, like biodiesel, natural gas and ethanol, to improve air quality and health and reduce petroleum dependence. Dr. Andy Rezin, Chair of Automotive and Applied Technologies, serves on the Board of Directors for Clean Fuels Ohio, which is a state-wide, non-profit organization. Currently, there are over a dozen alternative fuels currently in production or being developed in the U.S. and Europe. Clean Fuels Ohio helps businesses and individuals determine which type of fuel and vehicles make the most sense for their use, reducing costs, pollution, energy dependence, and creating jobs for the state. Clean Fuels Ohio is agency No. 2015.
Join SAC and support the Cougar basketball teams Saturday!
The Staff Advisory Council members will have special giveaways at the Cougar Men's and Women's basketball games on Saturday, March 1, in the Delaware Hall Gymnasium. The women's team will face Cuyahoga Community College starting at 1:00 p.m. and the men tip off against The Challengers at 3:00 p.m. Games are free to all with a Cougar ID.
Desirable difficulties and cheat-proof assessments
Learning is hard work. But what challenges are "desirable difficulties" that foster long-term retention and application of learning? And how can assessments improve learning while being nearly impossible to cheat on? These and other provocative topics are subjects of books by author and professor James Lang. Lang will discuss these and more when he visits Columbus State on Tuesday, March 25, to lead two events:
Cheating Lessons: Learning from Academic Dishonesty (10:15 to 11:45 a.m., Location TBA)
The talk will review current statistics on cheating in higher education, consider the role of the learning environment in influencing student cheating, and argue for the importance of a whole-campus commitment to academic integrity. (Read more and register)
On the Clock: Timely (and Fast and Easy) Interventions to Maximize Learning in Any College Classroom
(1:00 to 2:30 p.m., Location TBA)
This session will introduce faculty to several key principles from some of today's top cognitive theorists—including the testing (and pre-testing) effect, self-explanation, desirable difficulties, and dual coding—and encourage them to reflect upon how they might help shape individual class sessions to increase student learning. (Read more and register)
Contact Rich James, at ext. 2175 for more information.
C.A.R.E.S. advocacy training offered in March and April
Many college students are forced to make tough decisions every day, such as choosing between paying rent or buying food. This spring, Columbus State C.A.R.E.S. will offer three workshops that will train employees to advocate for students who face financial, academic, or personal difficulties in college. Learn how to practice active listening skills and match students with services. In 2013, more than 130 Columbus State employees became C.A.R.E.S. advocates. Put yourself in your students' shoes and practice your advocacy skills on March 14 or April 11, at the Columbus Campus, or on March 28, at the Delaware Campus. To register, please visit http://web.cscc.edu/is/employeetraining/courses.asp.
OHIOREACH offers Campus Liaison training
All Columbus State employees are invited to attend a free one-day training sponsored by OHIOREACH on Friday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Center for Workforce Development (WD).
OHIOREACH works to improve post-secondary outcomes for foster care youth and alumni through Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy, Research and Networking (LEARN). The purpose of the training session is to improve retention and graduation rates for foster youth in higher education.
OHIOREACH is looking for professionals on campuses who are willing to serve as a support for these youth, serving as campus liaisons. This one-day training will present best practices, help develop a foundation for Columbus State, and identity essential elements that correlate with our students. Columbus State has four spots remaining for this training. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kimberly Rhyan.
2nd annual Goodwill drive scheduled
Have you started your spring cleaning yet? Columbus State will hold the 2nd Annual Goodwill Drive on In-Service Day, Thursday, April 17. Stay tuned for more information on how you can participate by donating clothing, household goods, small appliances, and lots more!
Bookstore Annual Inventory Clearance Sale continues
Don't miss out on some great buys, including:
Select sweatshirts and sweatpants only $9.99
50th Anniversary drink ware $3 and under
Large selection of corporate wear $10 and under
Key chains $.65-$2.00
25% off entire selection of backpacks--and get a free OGIO umbrella with purchase, while supplies last.
Sale ends March 7. Remember, the Bookstore and DX Café will be closed March 10-14 for a system conversion and inventory.
Reminder: Concert and Jazz Bands to perform March 4
The Columbus State Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform on Tuesday, March 4, at 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Center Ballroom, WD fourth floor. The concert is free and open to the public. Don't miss it!
Weiser to perform in "The Producers"
Michelle Weiser, coordinator with Student Engagement and Leadership at the Delaware Campus, will perform in the cast of Gallery Players' upcoming production of Mel Brooks' musical "The Producers," which opens at the Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center this weekend and runs through March 16.
"The Producers," by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, is about a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant, who come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! Read more about the show here or buy tickets! http://columbusjcc.org/programs/cultural-arts/gallery-players/
Bid Dr. Querry adieu March 6!
Counseling Services invites you to join them at a reception in honor of Dr. Mark Querry, who has been with Columbus State for 23 years in a variety of capacities in the areas of mental health, drug and alcohol counseling. Come say goodbye and good luck to Dr. Querry on Thursday, March 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Eibling Hall 201C. Contact Tracy Thornton at ext. 2818 for more information.
The college congratulates our new fulltime hires and promotions:
Lynda Anderson, Director, Human Resources
Kara Briscoe, Program Coordinator, Admissions
Diane Higginbotham, Counselor, Career Services
James Kerr, Instructional Designer 2, Instructional Services/Distance Learning
Vanessa Langhurst, Librarian
Robert Lloyd, Police Officer
Sarah McMains, Specialist, Testing Center
Kelly Weir, Budget Director, Business and Administrative Services
Brett Welsh, Supervisor 2, Global Diversity and Inclusion


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The Best Picture nominees have been announced and for the seventh straight year, AMC Theatres is proud to announce its AMC Best Picture Showcase, an event much anticipated by movie lovers nationwide.
Since 2007, AMC has offered guests the rare opportunity to experience every movie nominated for Best Picture by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for one great price.
The nine Best Picture nominees will be shown on Saturday, Feb. 16, and Saturday, Feb. 23, at more than 100 theaters in nearly every AMC market in the United States. In addition, 12 select theaters (in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego and Washington, D.C.) will host a Best Picture movie marathon where guests can watch all nine movies in a row.
"This has become a must-attend event for movie lovers around the country," said Stephen Colanero, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at AMC. "Whether it's to see them all for the first time, or to see them again in preparation for the Oscars, the AMC Best Picture Showcase has become a tradition for many of our guests who enjoy seeing all of the Best Picture nominees the way they were intended -- on the big screen surrounded by movie aficionados."
The nominees are: "Amour," "Argo," "Beasts of the Southern Wild," "Django Unchained," "Les Miserables," "Life of Pi," "Lincoln," "Silver Linings Playbook" and "Zero Dark Thirty."
Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16: "Amour," "Les Miserables," "Argo," "Django Unchained"
Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23: "Beasts of the Southern Wild," "Life of Pi," "Lincoln," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Zero Dark Thirty"
AMC Best Picture Showcase Pricing:
-- Two-Day Pass: $60 (includes all nine movies on Feb. 16 and Feb. 23; available only at the box office)
-- One-Day Pass (2/16): $30 (includes four movies on Feb. 16)
-- One-Day Pass (2/23): $40 (includes five movies on Feb. 23)
AMC Stubs members will receive an additional $5 credit added to their AMC Stubs card for each one-day pass purchased before the event day, up to four tickets. AMC Stubs members who purchase a two-day pass or purchase a ticket to the marathon event will receive $10 credit to their AMC Stubs card for purchasing prior to the event day. AMC Stubs credit can be used for concessions throughout that day.
Tickets go on sale online and at the box offices of participating AMC locations the evening of Friday, Jan. 11.
For a list of participating theaters, showtimes, and to purchase one-day and marathon passes for the AMC Best Picture Showcase, visit amctheaters.com/bps.
The two-day pass is available only at the box office of participating theaters. Follow the Best Picture Oscar buzz on Twitter by using the hashtag #amcbps or on Facebook at facebook.com/amctheaters. Followers will be the first to hear about any exciting news.
The Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center and televised live on ABC.�


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Man on the Moon: Hoax or Real Deal?
I was discussing it with a friend the other day, and he made some interesting points.
The thing that always irked me was the flag waving, not possible, no atmosphere.
I know that there are tons of websites that have counter remarks to both sides, but I'd like to know where you guys stand, it's a fascinating topic.


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High Country Baking: Pear-cranberry crisp
October 30, 2012
Cool weather, shorter days and snow on high peaks … time for dinners in front of the fire and desserts that leave us feeling snug and satisfied. This pear-cranberry crisp fits that description to a tee. Sweetened pears and dried cranberries are baked under a walnut streusel, and served warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream – simple, wholesome and delicious.
There are lots of recipes for pear crisps, so why do I like this particular one? First, it provides a solution to the under-ripe (a euphemism for rock-hard) pears we often encounter in our grocery stores. By cutting them into small cubes and bathing them in a simmering mixture of sugar and butter before they're baked, their chances of softening to the texture we want is greatly increased.
Second, the bath ingredients do more than help to tenderize the fruit; they also enhance its taste. Pears have a flavor that can get lost when baked; the rum, vanilla and orange peel that are included in the sugar-butter mixture do a lot to enhance it. Yes, it remains subtle, but, thanks to these additions, it's very pleasing.
Third, the streusel is a perfect complement to the baked fruit. The topping makes a crunchy contrast to the filling and the nutmeg provides another element of flavor that works well with the pears and cranberries.
Lastly, preparing this dessert is easy and straightforward, requiring little kitchen equipment or special culinary techniques.
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Make in 4-inch diameter ramekins with two-inch sides
Or an eight-by-eight-inch glass baking pan
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon of salt
6 tablespoons of unsalted butter at room temperature
3/4 cup of coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup of sugar, preferably Baker's superfine
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
3 tablespoons of dark rum, brandy, or orange juice
1 teaspoon of grated orange peel
3/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of dried cranberries
3 1/2 cups of Bosc pears, cut into three-fourth-of-an-inch cubes
Vanilla ice cream
01 Up to a day ahead, prepare the streusel: Place the flour, sugar, nutmeg and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk until well-combined. Cut the room-temperature butter into at least 12 pieces, add them to the bowl, and rub/toss with your fingertips until moist clumps are formed. Stir/toss in the chopped walnuts until they are evenly distributed. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate.
02 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, with a rack in the center position. Generously butter the ramekins or baking dish. Make the filling: In a large skillet or saucepan, place the sugar, butter, dark rum (or brandy or orange juice), orange peel, vanilla extract and salt. Heat at a medium setting, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves (the mixture should feel smooth when rubbed between your fingers…no grains of sugar evident) and comes to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the dried cranberries and cubed pears, toss gently until all are thoroughly coated with the sugar mixture, and simmer, while continuing to stir, until the pears begin to soften slightly and the cranberries absorb some of the liquid. If your pears are soft to start with, add only the cranberries to the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and, if you didn't include them earlier, add the cubes of pear to the mixture and stir/toss to coat them with it. Let the mixture cool slightly.
03 Divide the pear-cranberry mixture evenly between the ramekins or spoon it into the baking pan and spread and level it. Sprinkle the streusel over the top. If using ramekins, place them on a rimmed baking sheet for ease in handling. Bake until the streusel is golden and the pears are soft. (Test by inserting a small knife through the streusel, stabbing a pear cube, and gently pulling it out. Take a bite and see if it's done to your liking). The amount of time this takes varies greatly, depending on the ripeness of your pears and the size of your pan. I've had ramekins take anywhere from 30-48 minutes and a large pan take over an hour to complete baking. If the streusel is nicely browned before the pears are done, tent a sheet of aluminum foil over the pan top(s).
04 Remove the crisp(s) from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can make them several hours ahead, cool completely, and re-heat in a 325- degree oven until warm to the touch. Store leftovers in the fridge, covered.
This recipe was inspired by one in Bon Appetit.


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Short covering reportedly boosted corn futures on Monday's close. Corn prices fluctuated at slightly higher levels in early-week trading, with the weekly USDA Export Inspections report seeming to provide only modest support. However, widespread short-covering ahead of tomorrow's monthly USDA reports appeared to boost the market as the close loomed. March corn futures rallied 3.75 cents to $4.38/bushel late Monday afternoon, and May added 3.75 to $4.465.
Soybeans remained strong Monday. Talk of robust export demand seemingly overruled bearish South American soybean production prospects to start this week. Moreover, the weekly Export Inspections figure easily topped forecasts. After seeming to stall around midsession, the bean and meal contracts also seemed to benefit from active short covering ahead of Tuesday's USDA reports. January soybeans soared 18.25 cents to $13.4375/bushel at their Monday settlement, while January soyoil sank 0.27 cents to 40.22 cents/pound, and January soymeal climbed $11.3 to $438.7/ton.
Wheat futures ended mixed Monday afternoon. Concern about winter damage reportedly supported the wheat markets Sunday night, but prices turned mixed as Monday passed. The strong result on the Export Inspections report seemingly did little to boost prices. Again, traders were probably reducing their holdings ahead of tomorrow's monthly USDA reports. March CBOT wheat futures settled 0.5 cent lower at $6.505/bushel in late Monday action, while March KCBT wheat futures inched up 0.5 cent to $6.96, and March MWE futures dropped 4.25 to $6.7675.
Rebounding beef prices probably supported cattle futures Monday. After plunging Thursday, cattle futures stabilized last Friday despite cash weakness and a late drop in beef values. However, rebounding wholesale prices seemed to support the CME market to start this week. The prospect of persistent seasonal supply tightness probably undergirded the market as well. February cattle futures closed up 0.20 cents at 133.35 cents/pound Monday afternoon, while the April contract ran up 0.32 to 134.02. Meanwhile, January feeder cattle advanced 0.67 cents to 165.15 cents/pound, while March feeders surged 0.72 to 165.40.
Friday's afternoon reports probably sparked Monday's hog gains. After trading weakly much of last week, firming cash and wholesale prices apparently supported CME futures Friday afternoon. Surprising strength in late reports apparently boosted the Chicago market today, with weak midday pork reports seemingly doing little to discourage buying. February hog futures jumped 0.85 cents to 89.85 cents/pound in late Monday trading, while June leapt 0.87 to 100.57.


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IT MAY have been a rosy week on the pitch for Mark Collier's Chippenham but the Bluebirds boss says that he won't allow any members of his squad to upset the applecart.
Chippenham notched up back-to-back victories in the Southern League Premier Division for only the second time this season as they followed up last weekend's victory over Weymouth with another 2-1 triumph against St Neots on Tuesday.
But neither forward Lloyd Macklin nor young midfielder Jake Simpson, who has yet to make his Bluebirds debut, were involved in either win after the pair were left out by Collier for breaching club discipline.
The Hardenhuish Park manager says that the door is open for Simpson to return - although Macklin has been released - and says that he wants his whole squad moving in the right direction.
"Lloyd Macklin and Jake Simpson have been missing training and doing a few other things that haven't been up to scratch, so they've been left out of the squad for the last two games," said Collier.
"Myself and Tom (Jones, assistant manager) have a standard that we want the players to adhere to and we don't want to have any bad apples.
"We want to have as competitive a squad as possible and the most important thing is that we've got everybody pushing in the same direction."
Collier was delighted to see his side take maximum points from two home encounters this week but reiterated that Chippenham are still a work in progress.
He said: "We knew that six points would be on offer for us and I thought that we carried on from last weekend, when we played very well in some difficult conditions, against St Neots.
"There have been some outstanding performances and we came through a really tricky period in the second half on Tuesday night.
"We're still a side in transition but we want to keep getting better as we move forward – all we want to keep seeing is that improvement."
The Bluebirds make the trip to Bedfordshire tomorrow to take on Arlesey, with Collier's men looking to avenge their disappointing 1-0 home defeat at the hands of the Blues earlier this month.


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HELOTES, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has developed a first-of-its-kind workshop called "Hunt Texas: The Basics" designed to provide new hunters with the basic skills needed to successfully pursue a variety of Texas game species.
The workshop will take place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sat., Sep. 16 at the Helotes 4-H Center, 12132 Leslie Rd. in Helotes. The workshop will also cover locating public and private hunting opportunities, firearm selection, hunter education requirements and the Texas Youth Hunting Program. A catered lunch and field demonstrations will take place at nearby Government Canyon State Park and will focus on camouflage, habitat evaluation, blind placement and field care of game.
The purpose of the workshop is to develop responsible and successful hunters who recognize the importance of wildlife and habitat conservation. It is designed for new hunters, hunters who have recently moved to Texas from other states, and people who have an interest in hunting but do not know where to start. This includes both youth and adult hunters. Corporate Sponsors at this time include Cabela's, the Texas Wildlife Association and Dury's Gun Shop in San Antonio. Door prizes from the sponsors will be awarded at the workshop.
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Liam Payne blasts documentary makers after suicide stories
One Direction star Liam Payne has blasted the producers of a scathing documentary about the group's fans following reports suggesting a group of devotees have committed suicide after the TV special aired in the U.K. on Thursday night (15Aug13). Unconfirmed reports suggest as many as 40 devotees, known as Larry Shippers, have taken their lives because the documentary Crazy About One Direction made them look like "psychos".
The Larry Shippers are a subdivision of One Direction fans who fantasise about a romance between bandmate Louis Tomlinson and his bandmate Harry Styles.
Payne has now taken to Twitter.com to attack the drama, writing, "Not really sure what's going on right now I just hope everyone's ok… Hearing some horrible things… Really hope this isn't true.
"Just so all of you know we love you guys and we know how dedicated you are and tbh (to be honest) we can't believe it that you guys spend all your time on us.
"We couldn't give a f**k what any documentary says. They're dramatised for entertainment and full of s**t anyway. We all know how hard you work for us and see it everyday at our shows.
"Let's all take a step back and think about what we/you have all achieved. You should be proud."


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MLB.com Columnist
Tracy Ringolsby
Kershaw, Felix primed to follow in 1968's footsteps
Like Gibson in NL and McLain in AL that year, pitchers could take 2014 MVP Awards
Pitching was so dominant in 1968 that right-handers Bob Gibson of the Cardinals and Denny McLain of the Tigers won the National League MVP Award and the American League MVP Award -- the only season in which pitchers won the MVP Award in both leagues. After that season, Major League Baseball lowered the pitching mound from 15 inches to 10 inches.
Could Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers and Felix Hernandez of the Mariners this year join Gibson and McClain in earning the MVP Awards in the same season?
It's possible, particularly if Seattle winds up claiming an AL Wild Card berth and advancing to the postseason. The Mariners are built around a pitching staff, and Hernandez is the anchor.
Kershaw, meanwhile, is having a dominating season for a team that is in position to claim the NL West crown.
And there is not an offensive player having one of those "eye-opening'' seasons, which could open the door for Kershaw and Hernandez in the MVP Award voting this time around.
Since the Baseball Writers' Association of America created the MVP in 1931, the award has been won by a pitcher only 21 times, including Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants in 1933 and '34 and Hal Newhouser of the Tigers in 1944 and '45.
Justin Verlander of the Tigers won the AL MVP Award in 2011, the first time a pitcher had won the award since A's closer Dennis Eckersley in 1992, and first time a starting pitcher took home the honors since Roger Clemens in 1986. Gibson, in 1968, was the last pitcher to win the NL MVP Award.
In recent times
While Verlander won the AL MVP Award in 2011, there have been only 17 pitchers to finish in the top 10 in the voting the last 10 years -- eight in the AL and nine in the NL. And only 23 pitchers have received an MVP Award vote, ranging from Verlander winning in 2011 and finishing eighth in '12 to Adam Wainwright of the Cardinals finishing 15th in NL voting in 2009.
In the last 10 years, there has not been a pitcher finish higher than sixth in the NL MVP Award voting -- Roy Halladay of the Phillies in 2010 and CC Sabathia of the Brewers in '08.
Low down
With a 1.73 ERA, Kershaw could become the 20th pitcher since the mound was lowered in 1969 to have an ERA below 2.00. Only four of the 19 have had an ERA lower than 1.73 -- Dwight Gooden, 1.50 with the Mets in 1985; Greg Maddux, 1.56 and 1.63 with the Braves in 1994 and '95; and Nolan Ryan, 1.69 with the Astros in 1981.
Kershaw, who had a 1.83 ERA a year ago, would become third pitcher since 1969 to have a sub-2.00 ERA twice. Pedro Martinez had a 1.74 ERA with the Red Sox in 2000 and 1.89 ERA with the Expos in 1997, and Maddux in '94 and '95.
Ten times a pitcher with a sub-2.00 ERA won the Cy Young Award -- Kersahw in 2012, Martinez in 2000 and 1997, Maddux in 1995 and '94, Gooden in 1985, Ron Guidry in 1978, Steve Carlton and Gaylord Perry in '72 and Vida Blue in '71. And in four of those seasons, another pitcher with a sub-2.00 ERA was second in voting -- John Tudor to Gooden in 1985, Ryan to Steve Carlton and Luis Tiant to Perry in 1972, and Wilbur Wood to Blue in '1.
Power surge
The Nationals hit six home runs against the Mariners on Friday night, including four off Hernandez. That equaled the second-most home runs hit in a game at Safeco Field. The Indians had a record eight home runs at Safeco on July 16, 2004. The Royals (May 21, 2003) and the Mariners (Aug. 27, 2004) also had six-homer games.
Hernandez had given up three home runs in a game six previous times, including three times at Safeco -- May 7, 2010, against the Dodgers; Aug. 24, 2008, against the A's; and June 16, 2006, against the Giants.
Hernandez gave up five runs in seven innings in that game. Yes, he was working on an extra day of rest, but before too much is made of that, it should be pointed out that it was the 14th time he had five or more days between starts, and in the previous 13, he was 7-0 with a 1.78 ERA.
Kershaw had his game to forget this season, too. On May 17 at Arizona, Kershaw gave up seven runs, all earned, while retiring only five batters.
Tracy Ringolsby is a columnist for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A qualitative HCG blood test checks to see if there is a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin in your blood. HCG is a hormone normally produced during pregnancy.
See also:
Beta-HCG in blood serum - qualitative; Human chorionic gonadotrophin - serum - qualitative; Pregnancy test - blood - qualitative; Serum HCG - qualitative; HCG in blood serum - qualitative
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood.
Next, the health care provider gently inserts a needle into the vein. The blood collects into an airtight vial or tube attached to the needle. The elastic band is removed from your arm.
Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding.
No special preparation is usually necessary.
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Most often, this test is performed to determine if you are pregnant or not. The serum HCG level may also be high in women with certain types of ovarian tumors or men with testicular tumors.
If your serum HCG is positive and you do not have a pregnancy properly implanted in the uterus, it may indicate:
There is very little risk involved with having your blood taken. Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Taking blood from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
False positive tests may occur when certain hormones are increased, such as after menopause or when taking hormone supplements.
A pregnancy test is considered to be about 98% accurate. When the test is negative but pregnancy is still suspected, the test should be repeated in 1 week.
Webster RA. Reproductive function and pregnancy. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006:chap 25.
Lee P, Pincus MR, McPherson RA. Diagnosis and management of cancer using serologic tumor markers. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006:chap 74.
Morrison LJ. General approach to the pregnant patient. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 175.
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