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|March 11, 2012, 08:26 PM
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Federal Nickel Cases
Hello all, I am working up a load for a friend of mine who shoots a Rem 700 in 300win. He prefers 180 Nosler Partition. I worked up several different loads using the partition and different powders and 3 different cases. One case was a Federal brass case which chambered and fired fine. The second 3 were loaded with Winchester Nickel cases with IMR7828 which shot great (sub MOA). The last 3 were loaded with RL22 in Federal Nickel cases. The Federal Nickel cases would not chamber in his Rem700. They would just stop 1/2-3/4 the way into the chamber and had to be pushed out with a cleaning rod. All the cases were full-length sized at the same time, all trimmed to the same length, at the same time and all were set at the same COL. He shoots Federal Premium factory ammo, which were the once-fired cases I sized, trimmed and reloaded.
Has anyone else had similar problems with the Federal Nickel cases? I weighed the Winchester and the Federal cases and the Federal case was 7-8 grains heavier. Which tells me its a thicker case. Should I have neck sized them only?
I've loaded Federal nickel cases in 308 for my AR10 and have had no chambering problems,which is understandable.
Any help and advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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|March 11, 2012, 09:24 PM
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I have had the same problem with Winchester nickle cases in my .270 wsm. I had to adjust the die another 1/4 to 1/2 turn closer to the shell holder. There was quite a caming effect! I asume the nickle coating is not allowing the brass to fully resize without the extra force applied by turning the die down a bit extra.
Try adjusting the die bit by bit and testing the case in the rifle. If it doesn't fit, adjust some more, test, repeat until the case fits.
I finally quit reloading nickle cases and stick to staight brass, now.
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|March 11, 2012, 10:56 PM
Join Date: September 3, 2007
Location: Spokane, WA
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Thank you for the tip. My die is pretty close to the bottom but I will try to move it down more. If I don't get the results I want, I will do as you did and forget loading nickel plated cases.
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|March 13, 2012, 01:02 PM
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That's odd I've been loading nickel Federal brass for 20 years and have never run into that in any of my 700 Rems?
|March 13, 2012, 01:29 PM
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Not all chambers are cut with the same reamer to the same depth, they are all different, don't compare nickle to brass cases, nor all reloading dies! I have had the same experience between different head stamp cases.. This is a classic reason for not mixing cases when loading, one or the other.. William
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"The Mayor recognized that nightclub performing in a cabaret setting is a classic part of New York's identity in films, television and literature," notes Pomranz. "Even people who have never been to the city imagine themselves sitting in a sophisticated nightclub, sipping a cocktail and watching a performer in an intimate setting. We hope this proclamation will bring more attention to this versatile and vibrant art form. Cabaret is New York, as much as theater, galleries and Central Park."
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February is all but upon us, and of all the surprises that have come around the league, none has been as significant as what the Chicago Bulls have been able to do without Derrick Rose. They haven't gotten enough credit, but they will now as we are Throwin' Elbows here:
Bullish in Chicago
Within a month or so, the Bulls will add a pretty significant piece to their mix—point guard Derrick Rose, who has been out since the first game of the playoffs last spring, as he comes back from knee surgery. In his absence, things could not have gone much better for Chicago. Not only has the Eastern Conference race developed into a slog as ugly as gray January snowbanks, but also the Bulls, who are hitting the road for a six-game trip, can look up and see that they are, surprisingly, within a whisper of the Knicks and not that far from the Heat, either.
No one was expecting the wheels to fall off in Chicago without Rose, but not one was expecting the Bulls to be in this position either. Not only did they lose Rose, but they had to cut deep into their bench, too, in order to dodge the luxury tax.
And so Omer Asik, Kyle Korver, C.J. Watson and Ronnie Brewer are gone, replaced by Nazr Mohammed, Kirk Hirnich, Nate Robinson and Marco Bellinelli. This is the equivalent of trading in a Cadillac bench for a Fiat.
But credit coach Tom Thibodeau—he has gotten his team to play, once again, over its head. Without Rose, the Bulls' offense is in the lower third of the league, just 21st in efficiency. But Thibodeau is one of the best in the league at training players, even the likes of defensive sieve Bellinelli, to work Thibodeau's defensive scheme based around aggressive traps. Opponents just don't like to play against his defenses, because he mucks up a game enough to at least give his subpar offense a chance to pull out the win.
Thibodeau won the Coach of the Year in 2011, but this has been his best coaching job yet—and he should win a second Coach of the Year trophy if he can meet the challenge of reintegrating Rose into the offense seamlessly enough to keep the Bulls among the Top 3 in the East. Much of that will depend on whether he keeps getting the kind of play out of Carlos Boozer that he has gotten in January (Boozer is averaging 19.5 points and 10.1 rebounds) and whether Boozer and Rose can get into a smooth pick-and-roll rhythm.
"Carlos is attacking the basket more," one Eastern Conference scout said this week. "That is a big difference. He has become much more of a pick-and-pop player, and that is something that he is not going to be great at. It is maybe what they want him to do more with Rose, because Derrick likes to attack the basket and it is better for Carlos to clear out of the way. But to keep the offense well-rounded, they need Boozer going to the rim and not just shooting jumpers."
Thibodeau has done a brilliant job so far. Working Rose back in will be the final step.
Who's the Bosh?
The transition to the center position—where he has, realistically, spent a good deal of his career anyway—has been pretty smooth for the Miami Heat's Chris Bosh.
He is shooting 54.3 percent, which is not only a career high, but it is well ahead of the 49.2 percent he had been shooting coming into the year, too. Particularly impressive has been the shooting Bosh has posted on 2-pointers from beyond 16 feet. He is at 57.3 percent from that range, up from 40.8 percent last year.
Bosh can score in the post, obviously, but his ability to knock down jumpers and pull defenders out of the paint is invaluable.
Now, he just needs the rest of his team to be aware of that.
Coming alongside the shooting clinic that Bosh has been putting on is an overall decline in field-goal attempts—he is taking 12.2 per game, his fewest attempts since his rookie year.
There was no question that when the Heat signed Ray Allen in the offseason the Big Three would lose shots. LeBron James has been taken the same number of shots as he did last year, while Dwyane Wade has dropped by 1.8. But Bosh is down 2.0 shots per game, and that's just too much.
P.J. is OK
Maybe all P.J. Carlesimo has needed here in his NBA career is a shot to coach some decent players.
Carlesimo had been in some untenable NBA situations before he was thrust into the head coach's chair in Brooklyn, and because of it, he had looked like a flop of a coach in the league.
His first job was to oversee the aging of the near-champ Trail Blazers after Rick Adelman left in 1994, and Carlesimo jumped to the utterly dysfunctional Warriors after that. He had a crack at the Kevin Durant rebuild in Seattle/Oklahoma City, but it was clear he was not a rebuild kind of guy and did not last very far into his second season.
The lasting coaching legacy for Carlesimo remains, unfortunately, that he was clutched around the neck by Latrell Sprewell in Golden State, and, a deep second on the list, that he ducked out of OKC with a 1-12 start.
But in his time as an assistant coach, Carlesimo has always been well-respected. Now that he has taken over for Avery Johnson in Brooklyn, for the first time in his career he has a team that has good players in their prime years.
And he's getting something out of them, especially Deron Williams, who looks like a different guy under the new coach. Williams seems to have had a breakthrough here in 2013, in which he is averaging 18.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting and 43.6 percent 3-point shooting. He is also giving out 8.5 assists since the calendar flipped.
Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov is in town this week to have a look at his team. He has to be impressed with the job Carlesimo has done, and for all the bluster of ex-Lakers/Bulls coach Phil Jackson—or another big name—perhaps being targeted for the Nets job, Carlesimo has gotten the most out of his best players.
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DENVER School board members would be able to participate in their meetings by phone or video conference under a bill that passed the Senate on Tuesday.
Sen. Ellen Roberts, R-Durango, sponsored Senate Bill 15 after getting a request from schools in San Miguel County.
Its especially important for districts in rural Colorado, she said.
There are times we will have bad road conditions, perhaps travel related to a job, that make it impossible to get back to the school board meeting, Roberts said.
Durango School District 9-R already has a policy allowing remote participation, and that policy was used to write the bill, Roberts said.
The bill also allows school-board members to participate by phone or video in a closed-door session for reasons already allowed by law, such as contract negotiations or hearing legal advice.
Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, supported the bill, but with some hesitation.
I think it needs to be kept at a minimum because the public expects to be able to interact with that board member in person, Hudak said in a debate last Friday.
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Thinking Outside the Classroom: In defense of mud season
October 1, 2012
No one really gives autumn a chance here in Summit County. We don't even call it autumn; except for the few weekends where the aspens light up the hillsides, it's mostly just known as mud season, the time when the tourist traffic slows down and we're stuck in a dead zone between summer and winter sports. In the sense of calling a spade a spade, this nickname may be true, but if you really stop to look and explore, it's actually a pretty amazing time in the High Country.
Autumn is a season of change, which means there is a lot happening in nature. The best part is that it's all easy to see. This season removes our blinders and allows us to see some things more clearly. Sap retreats back into tree trunks, and bam, the leaves get vibrant, but the yellows, oranges and reds of xanthophylls and carotenes have been there all summer. The overwhelming green of chlorophyll has just been masking them, just like the brightness of the sun masks the exhibition of the stars during the day. Falling leaves, too, reveal the birds shaded within aspen branches: flickers, robins, juncos, and chickadees remain in this area longer than many other songbirds and can be easily identified. The orange undersides of the flicker's wings give it its defining name, while the junco has white stripes running along the outer length of its tail. The chickadee gets its onomatopoetic name from its call, chicka-dee-dee-dee, but you can be sure by checking for the characteristic black cap on the top of its head.
Even mud itself can be revealing. A single footprint can indicate the animal that last walked on your favorite hiking trail. Look for the general shape and number of toes, the gait pattern and the direction the tracks are going, and you'll begin to form a picture. Try filling the holes in the story – do you think the deer was looking for water? Running from a coyote? – and let your imagination build a tale.
Animals tend to be moving around a lot right now. Whether they are foraging for more food to store fat for the winter, or beginning their migration to a warmer climate, they are busy. Squirrels are lining their nests with leaves and grass, black bears are in constant nighttime search of insects, berries, and young vegetation to fortify them through their long winter's nap, and beavers are building up caches of food inside the lodges they've worked throughout the summer to build. If you look closely, you can see signs of them at work.
So think about re-considering mud season, which can actually one of the best times to go out and take a look around. True, it's no good for skiing and only marginally better for mountain biking, but that's okay. We cannot see what is all around if we only look down the fall line.
Chris DeKay is a Program Instructor at Keystone Science School. For more information on Keystone Science School, give us a call at (970) 468-2098 or visit http://www.keystonescienceschool.org.


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A Trowbridge man who cheated a pensioner out of tens of thousands of pounds has been warned he could be facing a jail term.
Shaun Salat, 32, admitted six counts of fraud, one of theft and two money laundering offences when he appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Friday.
He pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft relating to a second man and prosecutors said they are considering whether to seek a trial on that matter.
Salat, of Sleightholme Court, stole £7,915 in cash and withdrew £22,060 from a 65-year-old's bank account in October last year.
He also transferred £9,500 of the man's money from a genuine bank account to a fraudulent one.
Salat also applied for loans, and got goods, using the elderly man's bank details in April, October and November last year.
He denied stealing a flick knife, car keys, and an ornamental German military dagger from another man in November.
Hannah Squire, prosecuting, asked for a week to decided whether to seek a trial on that charge and Judge Douglas Field adjourned the case to May 30.
He released Salat on bail on condition he lives at his home address, observes a night time curfew, does not contact witnesses and stays out of Southwick.
And he warned Salat: "The fact that I am granting you bail should not be taken as any indication of the final outcome of the case."


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WILTSHIRE batsman Neil Clark is delighted the county side still hold the destiny of their Unicorns Championship title challenge in their own hands after their draw with rivals Devon at Devizes this week.
Wiltshire remain 12 points ahead of their south west rivals in the Western Division after forcing a stalemate on the final day of the match on Tuesday, with Max Curtis' maiden century for the visitors proving in vain.
Clark says that the positive feeling remains as strong as ever within the Wiltshire camp as they look to secure top spot and a place in the Championship Final in their final two games of the season.
"Neil Shardlow and Colesey (Mike Coles) said to us before the game to go out there and push for the win but that a draw wouldn't be a bad result either," said Clark.
"It keeps us 12 points ahead of Devon and the important thing is that everything's still in our hands – we got knocked out of the Trophy but that gives us a chance to go for the Championship.
"They set us a pretty steep target and Colesey hit 15 off not many balls in our first innings but pulled up with a bit of a back injury. I think that if that hadn't have happened to him, we would have been a lot closer to them early on.
"We had them at 170-4 at the end of the second day but they put on a few more runs and made the target a bit more unrealistic, so it was up to us to just bat out for the draw.
"We've got to play Cheshire and Shropshire and they're two teams that will go at you hard. Anyone can beat anyone in this league and it's going to be tough.
"But everyone is still really enjoying the season and can't wait to get out there for the next game at South Wilts (on August 3)."
Devon batted first on Sunday after winning the toss and Curtis put the visitors in control as he hit 11 fours on his way to a patient 101.
He was well-supported by Matthew Thompson (76) as Devon made it to 311 before they were dismissed early in the 88th over, with Wiltshire's Tahir Afridi and Jake Roberts taking four and five wickets respectively.
Josh Bess' 5-45 turned the screw on Coles' men, with the Wiltshire captain forced off with an injury after facing just nine balls.
Jayden Levitt made 52 whilst Ashur Morrison hit 41 as the home side posted 205-9 in reply.
The bowlers did give Wiltshire some hope, with Afridi (4-58) and Roberts (3-58) both taking wickets during Devon's second innings.
Curtis again top-scored for the visitors, who declared on 222-9 as they chased victory.
But Coles' league leaders refused to roll over, with Levitt weighing in with a knock of 71.
Clark hit an unbeaten half-century of 56 whilst Ed Young (31) and Morrison (31 not out) also contributing before the two captains agreed to call time on proceedings, with Wiltshire standing at 241-4 after 72 overs.


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This morning started off just fine. It was nearly 50 degrees outside. The Flik and I posed for a minute under our tree. If there had been leaves on this sucker, they would have been waving like mad!
Of course, two of my neighbors had to leave for work as I was conducting my photoshoot. I'm sure they wondered what the occasion was.
Slightly embarrassed but not daunted, we set off, into the wind. Yikes. Nashville could have put the Lakefront Trail to shame this morning, with a steady, strong wind and occasional gusts that had me in the lower range of gears all the way to work. Once I turned north, the wind was coming from the side. I thought that was an improvement until a huge gust almost pushed me out of the bike lane.


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Chapman's second 'pen session comes Thursday
CINCINNATI -- Injured Reds closer Aroldis Chapman is scheduled to throw in his second bullpen session Thursday during a team off-day. Chapman, who is recovering from facial fractures suffered after being hit by a line drive last month, threw 25 pitches Monday in his first bullpen session.
"He's going to be on a roughly every third day throwing schedule," Reds manager Bryan Price said Wednesday. "He'll probably get a minimum three-to-four bullpens before he throws a live batting practice, which could take place by the end of the road trip if everything continues to go well."
Chapman, who will travel on the upcoming 10-game road trip with the club, still would need to undergo testing before he is cleared to being exposed to contact -- both from live BP and fielding drills. But his arm remains in good shape and his pitch counts will increase with each session.
"It's just getting his endurance. He was really shut down in all capacities," Price said. "He wasn't able to condition a great deal. Fortunately, he's able to go out and play catch and keep his arm in shape and built up his endurance from his running. He'll have to build up his endurance from throwing as well."
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The percentage of solo drivers in Marin who commute to work is among the lowest in the Bay Area, only behind transit-heavy San Francisco, according to U.S. Census data.
The data also suggest Marin has the highest percentage of workers in the Bay Area who walk or bike to work, or simply work from home.
The data show that 65.2 percent of Marin workers drive alone, second only to San Francisco, which sees 37.6 percent of its workforce go solo in a car, according to figures from the census' 2011 American Community Survey, which is based on questionnaires given to workers age 16 and older. Alameda County is a close third behind Marin with 65.4 percent of its workers driving solo. Solano County has the highest percentage at 76.7 percent, almost even with Santa Clara County at 76.6 percent.
"That is great news; it is our primary goal as a congestion management agency to get solo drivers off the road," said Dianne Steinhauser, executive director of the Transportation Authority of Marin. "It's good for our health, our quality of life and the environment."
Marin voters passed Measure A in 2004, a half-cent sales tax that goes toward transportation needs, and it has helped fund a continuous carpool lane in the county, bus service and other projects designed to get solo drivers off the road.
Marin commuters have also taken to ferry service out of Larkspur. The service has topped the 2 million ridership mark for the second year in a row, said Mary Currie, Golden Gate Ferry spokeswoman.
"The ferries are running at capacity out of Larkspur," Currie said. "The ferry allows people to use their time more efficiently because they can work on the boats."
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train linking Marin and Sonoma counties, slated to begin in late 2015 or early 2016, could help further lower the number of solo drivers.
"It will not only be good for solo drivers but all commuters," said Farhad Mansourian, SMART's general manager. "It will reduce pressure on Highway 101 and add another travel option for commuters in the corridor."
The same census survey shows 8.4 percent of workers in Marin carpool, and another 8.3 percent take public transit. Solano County has the highest percentage of carpoolers at 13.2 percent and San Francisco the lowest at 7.3 percent. Napa County has the lowest percentage of workers who take public transit at 1.1 percent, with San Francisco the highest at 31.5 percent.
What the data don't detail in Marin is the 19 percent — the highest percentage in the Bay Area — of workers who don't drive, carpool or take public transit.
"The Bay Area average for bike commuters is about 10 percent and it is thought to be higher in Marin," Steinhauser said, indicating bike commuters likely make up the bulk of that 19 percent. "The county and the Marin County Bicycle Coalition have done a lot of work to promote biking."
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Percentage of solo drivers who commute to work
San Francisco: 37.6
Marin: 65.2
Alameda: 65.4
San Mateo: 70.8
Contra Costa: 71.3
Napa: 74.1
Sonoma: 75.4
Santa Clara: 76.6
Solano: 76.7
— Source: U.S. Census, American Community Survey


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Maurice de Berkeley, 2nd Baron Berkeley
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Maurice de Berkeley, 2nd Baron Berkeley (Berkeley, Gloucestershire, April 1271 – Wallingford Castle, 31 May 1326), sometimes termed The Magnanimous, was an English baron and rebel.
Born at Berkeley in the English county of Gloucestershire, he was the son of Thomas de Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley (d. 1321), and Joan de Ferrers (1255–1309). He was involved in the Scottish Wars from about 1295 to 1318. He acceded on 16 August 1308, was Governor of Gloucester 1312, Governor of Berwick-on-Tweed from 1314 which he lost to the Scots under the 1317 Capture of Berwick, Steward of the Duchy of Aquitaine 1319 and Justiciar of South Wales 1316. With the Earl of Lancaster, he rebelled against King Edward II, for which he was imprisoned in Wallingford Castle in Berkshire (now Oxfordshire), where he died on 31 May 1326 and was eventually buried at St Augustine's Abbey in Bristol.
He married: 1. Eva la Zouche, daughter of Eudo La Zouche and Millicent de Cauntelo in 1289, with children:
2. Isabella de Clare, daughter of Gilbert de Clare, 6th Earl of Hertford and Alice de Lusignan, about 1316.
His son, Thomas, succeeded his father as the 3rd Baron Berkeley.


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A PRIVATE hire taxi driver from Accrington was caught plying for hire after picking up two undercover police officers without a pre-booking.
Muhammad Mahfooz, of College Street, Accrington, was ordered to pay £1,000 after pleading guilty to plying for hire in an unlicenced vehicle, and for driving without insurance.
The 34-year-old was caught after picking up the two officers, who were wearing plaint clothes, in Union Road, Oswaldtwistle.
Deputy council leader and cabinet member for licensing, Coun Joan Smith, said: "Our primary concern is for the welfare of the travelling public. Private hire vehicles cannot ply for hire in the street or at taxi ranks, and this most recent prosecution reinforces the clear message that journeys with a private hire vehicle must always be pre-booked through the operator.
"Failure to do so is an offence and invalidates the vehicle's insurance cover. If you flag down a private hire vehicle in the street, the insurance will be invalid for the duration of your journey. Please don't take the risk."
Mahfooz was fined £200 for plying for hire and £330 for having no insurance. He was also given six points, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30, and told to pay costs of £440.


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'Buffalo came out firing in the extra frame to no avail, getting a couple of quick chances as well as a missed opportunity for Roy. The Sabres forward found himself all alone in the front of the Rangers' net, yet failed to capitalize. Kaleta, however, played the role of hero on Sunday and ended the game 2:22 into overtime by banking a shot off Lundqvist and into the net.'
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Analog Avatar Mitt
If your hands were making a profile in an online chatroom, they might consider sliding into the smooth persona of suede.
It doesn't take a naked alien with blue skin to realize how out of this world a great pair of mittens can be. The suede and silicone palms on the Analog Avatar Mitt provide trusty frontside, backside or stalefish grip, while water-resistant polyester sheds external elements. The fleece interior brings a little warmth to the persona, while Screen Grab® touchscreen compatibility keeps you connected without exposing your skin to the cold.
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TransformerLanguage brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
There are many things I can do.
If you put me up on a hanger, I will transform things.
If you cause me harm, I become lucky!
If you want to go out on a limb, I can get you up the tree.
When you enter, I'll find the middle for you.
What am I, to have such abilities?
HintHANGER, HARM, LIMB, ENTER are the key words in their respective lines.
AnswerThe letter C.
C + HANGER = Changer: transforms things
C + HARM = Charm: a symbol of luck
C + LIMB = Climb: how to get into a tree
C + ENTER = Center: the middle
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This Story Made Me Cry!
"I was on my honeymoon and dreamed about a diamond inside a pearl."
At Pyramid Studios we feel all jewelry has a story. This one began as a romantic dream and then took substance, shape, form, and beauty makes it unforgettable.
We are often involved in helping shape someone's dream, from engagement rings to restyling new jewelry from old treasures. But we've never been asked to build an actual sleeping type dream. Which is how this piece came about…. first, a bit of history and biology–
The Dream
Bill woke on his honeymoon having dreamed of a gift for his wife, Laura. Both have been friends of Pyramid for years. Our studio designed their wedding and engagement rings. They were also fans and collectors of the dusky, high luster Cook Island Pearls. So, before his dream, Bill knew the biology of pearls and the hole formed by the nuclei.
Making Of A Pearl
To culture a pearl- a bead of mother of pearl nuclei is inserted into the saltwater oyster between the mantle and the oyster's inner shell. The mantle doesn't like this and, after trying to reject the bead, it begins to cover up the problem by coating the bead with thin layers of nacre. Thousands of these thin nacre layers harden over the two to six year growth and make-up the pearl. But inside those hardened layers is the nuclei bead. We have some pearls we can shake and faintly hear the bead rattling about.
Bringing The Dream To Life
His dream was to put a family heirloom diamond, about 2/3 of a carat into the hole formed by the nuclei. A diamond hidden inside something equally beautiful. David, Pyramid's co owner and chief designer, found this impossibly romantic and welcomed the challenge. After the husband selected the Cook Island pearl David put together a fine diamond wheel on a diamond table saw for the project. He had cut the fine white, smaller, Akoya pearls before but was surprised by the strength and thickness of the nacre formed by the black lipped oyster to create the Cook Island pearl.
David then created a Sterling Silver hinged door for the pearl locket with a pendant loop. The clasp is a simple prong and hook with nods to a treasure chest. The diamond, originally in a ring, was given a new three prong gold setting to fit it's new, dark home.
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In our April 2000 issue ("Beyond The Flow Numbers"), we addressed the technology that allows the LS1 head to provide power. It involves real advancements over previous technology. Addressing not just air volume, but also the path of the air, has led to improvements, and even more improvements have been realized since the LS1 head was initially produced. We went to CNC Cylinder Heads in Pinellas Park, Florida, and spoke with Pete Incaudo to find out about changes in the LS6 heads that are used on the Z06 Corvette.
Pete said that when he received his first set of LS6 heads, he was pleasantly surprised. He stated that in stock form the LS6 heads are very good castings, and went as far as to say that the LS6 intake ports are equal in machine work to one of his CNC-prepped LS1 heads. That's a pretty lofty endorsement. Of course, that doesn't mean there isn't any room for improvement.
For now, the very improvements that make the LS6 heads desirable are the same aspects that prevent their use on the LS1.
It's only a matter of time, though, until the aftermarket begins producing parts to make the most of these platforms. At that time, an intake that's adaptable for both sets of heads may be produced to allow more choices.


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02-23-2007 #11luke30 Guest
yeah the same for me diverge
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I added that PS3 ProxyServer Installer app to the post above... it's non-English though, so don't be suprised if it's difficult to figure out without a picture-based Tutorial. My guess is you can do the same thing with what's detailed in the first few posts of this thread using browser plug-ins/add-ons.
02-24-2007 #13Diverge Guest
cool, thanks. i was just going crazy trying to find this on the net after it was removed. more stuff to play with, hehe. but i guess you can do the same thing with more dns entries in our dns servers. rerouting the ps3's request for a particular demo to our local webserver, then just drop the *.pkg in the correct folder path on the local webserver, according to the links below.
02-24-2007 #14chexmixbbq Guest
hey, sorry if this is kind of noobish, but i messed up my browser by doing this, how do i change it back? thx!
02-24-2007 #1521Scarface21 Guest
hey diverge do you think you make a better step by step tutorial as i can't understand this. thanks. ps no offense to chuanwc.
02-24-2007 #16Diverge Guest
i haven't really tried this yet, but basically all that utility is doing it intercepting the request to sony's servers and redirecting it to your own. at least from what i gather.
02-24-2007 #17Xak Guest
I just tried going to the 2 posted URLs using the 2nd UserAgent. Both URLs load fine. Use Firefox and User Agent Switcher plugin.
That's the most I can test. No PS3. But accessing the Wii Shop via PC was found out a couple days after launch :-P
02-24-2007 #1821Scarface21 Guest
i cant get this to work, but once i do what i think is right while the ps3 proxy.exe is open it says i need to system update but when it is closed there is an internet connection error. weird :?? but anyway i'll keep trying until someone posts a better step by step tutorial.
02-24-2007 #19ChrisWAFC Guest
This looks good but i am a noob and dont understand any of that, i am downloading GTHD now is there any way i can put this on a memory stick then copy it to hard drive ?
02-24-2007 #20ps2asker Guest
I can get to the store, but I can't log in like everyone else... So how does one log in?


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Roband infra-red heat lamp assemblies are manufactured from an exclusive extruded anodized aluminium section, specifically designed to breathe.
These units are designed for use at either front or back of house where more heat and no light is required. The heat is provided by a stainless steel element and an energy regulator is used to precisely control the output, emitting a very even heat over the length of the warming area. Features a simple mounting system and comes complete with a 10 amp plug and cord.
Standard Models
The standard heat lamps (e.g. HE900L) come with a control box that houses the isolating on/off switch and an energy regulator to control heat output. They also feature a simple mounting system and come complete with a 10 Amp plug and cord.
Fabricator Models
The lamps are also available without the control box, energy regulator and on/off switch (e.g. HUE825) so they can be connected to a remote switch setup. The removal of the control box shortens the length of the lamp assembly accordingly. These HUE models come with the standard mounting mechanism, or can be ordered with your choice of square or round 19 mm (outside dimension) tubular mount. (Tube not supplied)
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At this time last year, nobody realized how important it would be for the Seahawks to draft Russell Wilson. Or that Jacoby Jones, an under-the-radar free agent pickup, would be a key to the Ravens winning Super Bowl XLVII.
It's difficult to predict where players will go and which ones will have the biggest impact. However, with NFL offseason planning fully under way here are eight players who'll make offseason headlines, along with a prediction where they'll play next season.
Michael Vick
The situation: His current contract calls for the Eagles to pay him $15.5 million next season. Not happening. So here are the questions: Does new coach Chip Kelly want Vick? Is Vick willing to stay for a lesser contract?
Prediction: Vick stays with the Eagles.
The Eagles reportedly exercised a clause in Vick's contract keeping him on the roster until at least March 12. That is the first sign Kelly is open to keeping Vick. His athleticism fits the up-tempo offense Kelly ran at Oregon. And Vick already has chemistry with Eagles playmakers like LeSean McCoy, DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin. If Vick agrees to a more reasonable deal, it makes sense for Kelly to give Vick at least one season to make good. Nick Foles is still unproven, and the 2013 draft lacks a can't-miss quarterback. Eagles fans that wanted to see Andy Reid sent packing got their wish. Vick may not need a moving van.
Geno Smith
The situation: Most scouts expect Smith to be the first quarterback drafted. Some believe Smith will be a solid NFL starter, worthy of being the No. 1 pick. Others question his accuracy, decision-making and mechanics, and fear he could struggle in the NFL. It's a fascinating debate.
Prediction: The Chiefs draft Smith at No. 1.
They need a quarterback desperately. Smith is the best quarterback in the draft. Andy Reid loves working with quarterbacks and has done it well. He was in a similar situation when he became the Eagles' head coach in 1999. What did he do? He drafted Donovan McNabb. Odds are, Reid will do it again.
Alex Smith
The situation: Smith wants to start again. That won't happen in San Francisco now that Colin Kaepernick led the 49ers to the Super Bowl. The market for Smith is there. A number of teams like the Browns, Cardinals and Chiefs would look better with Smith as their guy.
Prediction: The 49ers release Smith and he signs with the Cardinals.
That's a scenario that would upset some 49ers fans. But even with two years left on his contract, it will be hard for the 49ers to keep Smith as a backup at $7.5 million per season knowing he wants out. The 49ers would prefer to trade Smith, rather than cut him and get nothing in return. It's possible they could pull off a deal. But one way or another, it looks over for Smith in San Francisco, and new Cardinals coach Bruce Arians needs a quarterback. Smith could be that guy.
Matt Barkley
The situation: A sub-par senior season hurt his stock. If he elects not to throw at the Scouting Combine, those who doubt his arm strength aren't likely to be swayed. Barkley still could be a top-10 pick, but he also could fall like Aaron Rodgers did in the 2005 draft.
Prediction: Cowboys take Barkley with the 18th pick.
Doing something like this would fit Cowboy owner Jerry Jones' style. Make a splash and groom a quarterback for the future. How far Barkley tumbles will be impacted by what happens with the two Smiths—Alex and Geno. But if he's still around at No. 18, and he throws well at his pro day, could Jones pass on a quarterback who once was expected to be a top-five pick? The way Tony Romo has come up short in big spots? It would be interesting.
Manti Te'o
The situation: Talk about a guy having a bad 2013—getting routed in the national championship game followed by the embarrassment of the girlfriend hoax. We don't know how much all this will hurt Te'o's draft stock, but we know it won't help.
Prediction: Te'o goes No. 26 to Packers.
They need help on defense, and joining a veteran team in a town that loves its team would be a good environment for Te'o.
Luke Joeckel
The situation: He's the top left tackle in the draft, meaning the Texas A&M stud could be the No. 1 pick. Or, he could fall out of the top five if the Chiefs take Smith at No. 1.
Prediction: The Rams trade up for the Jaguars' No. 2 pick to get Joeckel.
Quarterback Sam Bradford needs more protection and the Jaguars have holes to fill and could use an extra pick later.
Matt Flynn
The situation: The big-money free agent signing last season is stuck behind Wilson on the bench.
Prediction: Flynn stays with the Seahawks.
Even when he was a free agent last season, the market for him was not overwhelming. Watching Wilson play all season did nothing to enhance the demand for Flynn.
Tim Tebow
The situation: The Jets damaged Tebow's marketability by refusing to start him and barely using him even when Mark Sanchez flopped. Can't see anyone trading for Tebow. The Jets likely will cut him at some point.
Prediction: Tebow catches on as a No. 3 quarterback with Patriots.
Tebow would be reunited with his first NFL head coach, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. No chance for quarterback controversy in New England.


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Crews working to restore Tuckahoe ES
Citizen Staff Reports 11/13/12
Crews are working to repair the portions of Tuckahoe Elementary School that were damaged by an electrical fire Sunday afternoon.
The small fire filled about three-quarters of the school with smoke and made it impossible for classes to be held there for several weeks. Students are being moved to Short Pump Middle School beginning Thursday, while repair work takes place at Tuckahoe.
Restorations are expected to take two to three weeks to complete. Tuckahoe students and staff will be able to occupy their own section of Short Pump Middle School during the process.
An information session for Tuckahoe parents and students is scheduled for Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of Short Pump Middle School, 4701 Pouncey Tract Road.
West End apartment fire injures 1
Citizen Staff Reports 09/25/2017 General NewsPublic SafetyFire
SEPT. 25, 10:30 A.M. – A West End apartment fire injured one person Sunday afternoon.
The fire broke out in the third floor of the Chase Gayton apartment complex in the 10 block of Chase Gayton Drive, near the intersection of Gaskins Road and Quioccasin Road, at about 1:20 p.m. Sept. 24. > Read more.
Crime Stoppers' Crime of the Week: Sept. 25, 2017
Citizen Staff Reports 09/25/2017 General NewsPublic SafetyCrime of the Week
Crime stoppers needs your help to solve a double homicide that occurred in the City of Richmond in June of this year.
On Wednesday, June 7, at approximately 9:53 p.m., Richmond police officers responded to several calls for random gunfire in the 3600 block of Decatur Street. They arrived and found the victims, two males, Christian Singleton and Ketron Wells. The victims were outside on the ground lying near each other. Both victims had received fatal gunshot wounds. > Read more.
Richmond Astronomical Society to present night sky astronomy at Libbie Mill, Varina libraries
Citizen Staff Reports 09/25/2017 EducationGeneral NewsGovernment
The Richmond Astronomical Society and Libbie Mill Library will host a presentation about the night sky and its astronomy Sept. 28, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Attendees will enjoy amazing views of the moon and other celestial objects with high-quality telescopes operated by members of the Richmond Astronomical Society. Guests will be able to see craters and seas on the surface of the moon with clarity and detail. > Read more.
Henrico home sales continue on strong pace
Citizen Staff Reports 09/22/2017 FeaturesGeneral News
The number of homes sold in Henrico County in August rose 10 percent when compared to the same month last year, according to data compiled by Long & Foster. The average sale price of those homes – $239,975 – also rose, by about 4 percent when compared to the same average sale price in August 2016.
Henrico's jump in the number of homes sold was the largest in the Richmond region, though average sales prices in Chesterfield (8 percent increase) and Richmond (12 percent) jumped by higher amounts when compared to last August sales. > Read more.
Thoracic surgeon is first to perform 100 robot-assisted lobectomies in Central Virginia
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Graham M. Bundy, a thoracic surgeon with HCA Virginia Physicians' Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates, is the first such surgeon in Central Virginia to perform 100 minimally-invasive Da Vinci robot-assisted lobectomies (a surgical procedure to remove a lobe of the lung). The procedure is used to treat multiple types of conditions but is most often used to treat lung cancer. > Read more.
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Duncan Aviation has developed a new roll-around Hawker landing gear system that allows the aircraft to be moved while the actual landing gear is removed for overhaul. "The roll-around gear works best in a multi-shop event where paint is tied in with airframe maintenance and gear overhaul," Dan Fuoco, Duncan's Hawker airframe service sales rep, told AIN. "Typically, the given airframe inspection will be completed before the gear overhaul is completed. Therefore, once the airframe inspection is complete, rather than leaving the aircraft sit idle for a period of time waiting for the gear to come back from overhaul, with roll-around gear installed we can move the aircraft to paint, thus minimizing downtime. Once the aircraft comes out of paint, the overhauled gear will be ready to install." In addition to the Hawker, Duncan has roll-around landing gear available for the Challenger 600/601/604 and the Falcon 50/900/2000. Additional roll-around landing gear are in production and will be available for use in 2012. All roll-around landing gear is available at any Duncan Aviation maintenance facility including Lincoln, Battle Creek and Provo.
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Just like the first BCS title game16 years ago in 1998, Florida State will be a participant.
But after their last appearance in the game in 2000, it's no secret the Seminoles disappeared from the championship scene for more than a decade before finally re-emerging this year.
The opponent of No. 1-ranked Florida State (13-0) on Monday night, the No. 2 Auburn Tigers (12-1), have just one BCS appearance to their credit -- three years ago when they beat Oregon for the title -- but that was followed by two dismal seasons on The Plains before a surprising turnaround.
Considering the recent resumes of both teams playing for the final BCS Championship, it's more than fair to wonder whether 2013 was the season that FSU or Auburn announced themselves as perennial national title contenders, or was this season simply just a flash in the pan for the Seminoles and Tigers?
"Auburn football is back," Tigers athletic director Jay Jacobs declared last month after Auburn won the SEC Championship.
They feel the same way about Florida State in Tallahassee.
Which is why Jacobs and fellow Florida State athletics director Stan Wilcox locked up their respective head coaches with multi-million dollar long-term contracts since the end of the regular season. In doing so, the programs took the first crucial step toward longevity.
With the head coach happily signed long-term, it's easier to attract big-time recruits -- who are the cornerstone to building a championship program -- to sign on the dotted line.
Just look at Alabama, winner of three of the past four national titles. The Tide have twice given head coach Nick Saban long contract extensions, and he responds almost every season by delivering a top recruiting class and the assurance that the Tide will be in the mix for the BCS title.
"I'm happy to be here, and they're happy to have me," FSU fourth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher said after his new deal, which runs through 2018, was announced earlier this week -- all but ending rumors he may bolt for the coveted vacancy at Texas. "Hopefully, that relationship will go for a long time."
It doesn't hurt the Seminoles' cause to be parading redshirt freshman Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston into the Rose Bowl. Awards, and NFL merit, travels a great distance with would-be recruits.
Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn -- who was an assistant coach on the 2010 Auburn BCS title team, although he's in his first season as the head coach and already playing for the national title -- was given a similar extension and raise in early December. His new deal runs through 2019, and. both Malzahn and Fisher are now in the Top 10 among college football's highest-paid coaches. Malzahn, too, produced a Heisman winner in Cam Newton, currently a candidate for NFL MVP with the Carolina Panthers
"As I've said before, we want coach Malzahn to be at Auburn for a long time," Jacobs said of Malzahn, whose rapid rise from a high school football coach in Arkansas just eight years ago mirrors his program's improbable climb from 3-9 a year ago to playing for all the marbles Monday night. "The new contract is our statement that Auburn is committed to coach Malzahn ... While this season has been remarkable, I'm equally excited about the future of our program under his leadership. The future of Auburn football is very bright."
Securing a proven winner at head coach by giving him a long contract is certainly a huge step in building a program that should be in the national title picture every season, but it is by no means the stopping point. Recruiting plays an enormous factor in the success of any program, and more time is spent on that particular area than many know about.
"A whole lotta hours," Fisher said with a shake of his head when asked how much time he still manages to dedicate to recruiting next year's signing class during a chaotic national title season. "We spend more time than you'd believe with as much as we've got going on. But you have to. It's one of the most important parts of building your program."
A program also needs signature wins, and both Florida State and Auburn had those in 2013. The Seminoles hammered four Top 25 opponents (Maryland, Duke, Miami and Clemson) by an average of 43.7 points, while Auburn beat five teams in the Top 25, including previously unbeaten No. 1 Alabama, the Tigers' most hated rival.
And because of the excitement surrounding each school right now, recruits are paying undivided attention to the Seminoles and Tigers like never before leading up to their BCS title clash.
ESPN.com ranks Auburn as having the No. 9 recruiting class -- a four-spot jump just in the last two months -- while FSU is just ahead at No. 6. Other recruiting websites have both teams ranked higher, such as Rivals.com, which puts FSU at No. 4 and Auburn No. 8.
But no matter who wins Monday night, each school's number of commitments is expected to jump significantly before National Signing Day in February. In the case of some recruits, they may just be waiting to see who wins to make their decision.
Some, however, aren't.
On Wednesday, two top prospects expected to be headed to rival programs (RB Dalvin Cook, No. 20 overall and DE Lorenzo Featherstone, No. 27) both announced on the same day they were headed to Florida State. That gave FSU 28 total verbal commitments for its growing 2014 class, including 11 four-star prospects and one five-star in Cook.
Auburn is not far behind, securing 21 players for 2014, including 10 four-star prospects and three coveted five-star recruits.
Bud Elliot, who covers college football recruiting for SBNation.com and is the managing editor of renowned FSU football website TomahawkNation.com, said it's no coincidence these two schools are snapping up blue-chippers left and right.
"These two teams are definitely setting themselves up for (long-term) success. I actually looked at this the other day. There are nine teams who have recruited more four- and five-star prospects in the last four classes than two and three-star prospects. Call it the blue-chip ratio, if you want to. The vast majority of teams we could find data on who have won national titles in the BCS era (the last 16 years) have done just that. So that's sort of a benchmark to hit," Elliot said. "Even with its turmoil over the last several years, Auburn is still hitting that mark; they're one of the nine teams to do so. Florida State also hits that mark. In fact, they're almost neck-and-neck as far as the percentage of clue-chippers they've brought in. So that's how you set yourself up to succeed.
"While bringing in elite recruits does not guarantee you will win a national title, (the data shows) you will not win a national if you fail to bring in elite recruits."
Elliot added that while head coaching stability, signature wins on national television and hoards of star recruits are certainly three of the biggest factors to building a championship-caliber program, there are two others which are equally important.
And both Florida State and Auburn are at the top of the class there, too.
"Certainly, both these programs send a lot of players to the (NFL)," he said. "Who sent the most players to the NFL last year? That'd be Florida State. In fact, this current roster of starters actually has the realistic chance to all go on to be drafted. And then you have a guy like Cam Newton, who is very much attached to Auburn even though he was there for just a year, who has become such a star in the NFL after he was coached by Malzahn. Recruits pay a lot of attention to that.
"(The other important building block) is that both coaching staffs are literally stocked with elite recruiters; guys like (former Auburn star) Dameyune Craig or (former FSU star) Lawrence Dawsey who bleed for their school and can tell you (first hand) what it's like to go there. You don't really see head coaches winning national titles without important guys (behind the scenes) who get great talent. So I definitely think that as long as these staffs stay together, they're going to be set up to play in the national spotlight for the foreseeable future."
Florida State and Auburn will still have their work cut out for them to maintain success at an elite level even if they maintain a Camelot existence. But with only a few days to go before one is crowned the kings of college football, the future certainly looks bright.
Or as Malzahn put it this week, "We're a program on the rise."
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retrofuturist wrote:Greetings Will,
They do work.
Although... I'm not entirely certain on the process behind it, the messages go to the Outbox immediately after being sent, and after an unknown amount of time, they seem to move automatically to the Sent folder.
retrofuturist wrote:Greetings Will,
Send me one as a test if you like.
retrofuturist wrote:Hi Will... I got your test PM.
Looks like even though the categorisation of sent mail isn't intuitive, the send mechanism definitely works.
retrofuturist wrote:Greetings Will,
Possibly. Once I understand precisely how it works, I'll come back and post... however I doubt you'll need to resend it. Any that I have sent have worked, and always worked their way to the Sent Box in time. Possibly (and this just a guess), "Outbox" means it hasn't been collected. You could test this by checking the status of the PM you sent to me.
retrofuturist wrote:That depends on whether its perceived as a 'problem'... if the differentiation is simply that the Outbox has yet to be collected, it saves anyone needing to put 'read receipts' on PMs to know whether they're opened or not.
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Love the look, love the quality. My ankles are too low for the shoe - ouchy rubbing at the bottom of my ankle bone. I've put an insole to lift up my foot a bit (but now the toe is too snug). Still, I'm going to keep them on and let them stretch, I hope.
Just bought the greenish ones on sale. They are really really comfortable and now I want the black ones too.
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I've only used this website to buy my "pretties" but did some research and you can find these beauties on other websites that offer free shipping...and discounted prices. Nothing wrong with that! I love these shoes! They were marked 6.5 W, and I do have somewhat of a wide foot, but all my Fluevogs are 6.5. I feel they are generously sized, the heel is very comfortable, and the leather and craftsmanship is amazing. The brown is no longer available, but I got my pair! I've been wanting them for a while and when I saw them on, I knew I got a great deal. :-D


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RotaCare Interim Manager and Clinical Services Coordinator Michelle Luttrell encountered an unusual sight at her Mountain View clinic. On a recent November day, it had more medical providers than patients onsite.
"We actually did not fill our provider schedules, but usually it's the opposite," said Luttrell, a nurse practitioner by trade. "Usually we have more patients than volunteers."
In fact, Luttrell added, the need remains greater than ever. The clinic is currently averaging 530 patients per month – two-thirds of them between the ages of 19 and 64 – a pace far greater than the 3,500-plus patients it has served on an annual basis in recent years.
Although it has traditionally served low-income local workers who are either uninsured or underinsured, the clinic has seen an increased mix in the demography in 2013. That includes a bump in the number of unemployed and highly educated workers who are victims of what Luttrell calls "ageism" – those too young for Medicare but deemed too old to employ.
"That particular patient population is growing," said Luttrell, who added that the clinic also has experienced a growing number of homeless patients in the past year. "I can't tell you how many out-of-work engineers we see who are in their 50s and early 60s."
Making matters increasingly difficult, she added, is a lack of awareness by some who assume that problems like being underemployed or uninsured don't exist in prosperous Silicon Valley.
"People who work for themselves or work part time – or multiple jobs part time – they don't have insurance," she said. "It's the behind-the-scenes folks, the person who cuts your hair or the person who serves your coffee. It's your nanny (and) it's your gardener."
According to Luttrell, RotaCare doesn't just keep the individuals healthy.
"We keep the family healthy and, by doing that, we keep the community healthy. … It's a benefit to the public, which receives services from these people who are uninsured."
Still, Luttrell said there's plenty of room for optimism at RotaCare Mountain View. As usual, the clinic continues to offer traditional medical services for acute issues like coughs and colds as well as for chronic illnesses like diabetes or high blood pressure, among other maladies. This year, the clinic added cardiology, vascular and pulmonology services in an effort to meet more diverse medical needs.
Luttrell added that she's particularly thankful for the horde of physicians, nurses and specialists who regularly volunteer their time and expertise to help those without the necessary means.
"We wouldn't be here without our volunteers," Luttrell said. "RotaCare would not exist without our volunteers. It's a really special clinic and a special place to work because the people who are here want to be here."


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I'd probably even be inclined to sell a pair of black chuck taylors haha
asking 120 shipped. Most of these go online for 140 plus 10 shipping. Worn once..still good as new and clean.
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I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best. -- Benjamin Disraeli
Over the past week the market has fallen into a downtrend pattern. We have had two severe bouts of selling followed by two oversold bounces. Both lows and highs have been lower, which is the definition of a downtrend.
At this point, there isn't any reason to believe that the downtrend won't play out further. The bulls will try to offer some fundamental reasons about why things aren't that bad, but the price action is telling us that there are plenty of things to worry about. Europe has issues once again, the sequester is about to hit and Ben Bernanke isn't offering any great comfort.
When the market is struggling, there is always a very loud group of folks who will try to push you into stocks. Many people on Wall Street believe it is their job to always promote stocks and that any weakness it is a buying opportunity. A group of permabears do just the opposite when the market is trending up, but the bulls are a much bigger and more vocal group. They always do a good job of urging you to jump in so you don't miss out on the massive rally that is just around corner.
Following the pullback, we've seen a number of stocks have come down and I wouldn't mind being a buyer. But the problem is that I want to buy stocks when they have the best chance of enjoying a sustained uptrend and not just a short-lived bounce. Right now, market conditions suggest that the market has not yet hit a bottom. It may add to yesterday's bounce, but there isn't any reason for us to believe that it is about to turn and head back up to the recent highs. The media will try to convince you that everything is just fine, but we need the price action to prove it.
The type of action we are seeing now always makes me feel more optimistic. I know that eventually the trading setups will develop and we will actually have plenty of stocks to choose from that are no longer extended and in need of consolidation. The key is staying patient while the patterns are developing and then being selective as you start accumulating.
The most important thing you can do right now is work on shopping lists, so that you are ready to act as market conditions eventually improve. Don't jump the gun and start loading up too quickly, but make sure you are tracking the names you like the best and are ready to pull the trigger when they find support and start to develop more attractive patterns.
For many traders it is actually a great relief to finally see some downside action. Traders always have a hard time producing superior results in one-way markets. They need ups and downs in order to outperform, so it is nice to see what many would consider to be more normal action for a change.
We are seeing a very quiet start again. Ben Bernanke makes another appearance and there will be chatter about Apple (AAPL), Europe and the sequester. Keep your eyes on recent lows as the bears will be pushing hard for another lower low.


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The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) was created to develop bold, new strategies and programs to advance women's equality, non-violence, economic development, and, most importantly, empowerment of women and girls in all sectors of society. All programs of the FMF endeavor to include a global perspective and activities to promote leadership development, especially among young women. Along with reproductive rights and access to reproductive technology, the FMF's programs have focused on the empowerment of women in law, business, medicine, academia, sports, and the Internet.
- FMF promotes equality between women and men and girls and boys, and supports constitutional and statutory measures to gain full equality locally, statewide, nationally, and globally.
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Topic: New Member
Hi Everyone,
My name is Bruce and I live in Metairie, LA, a suburb of New Orleans. On August 21, 2012, my wife had pains in her chest and thought she was having a heart attack, so I took her to the emergency room at Ochsner Hospital. She stayed there all night during which they did a blood test, which showed her liver numbers were very high, and a CT scan which showed she had a 5.4 cm. x 4.5 cm. mass in the right section of her liver and another smaller one in a nearby lymph node. The swollen lymph node was compressing the common bile duct reducing the flow of blood and causing the inside of the duct to bleed. The blood made its way to the pancreas which caused pancreatitis and it was the pancreatitis which made her feel she was having a heart attack. She was admitted to the hospital.
At first they were going to do a biosy, but decided against that because of the probability of spreading the cancer. During the next few days, they did many tests on my wife including three endoscopies, the first for investigation, the second to place a stent in the common bile duct where the lymph node was compressing it, and a third to do an ultrasound map of that area. At the end of the tests, Dr. Reichman concluded that my wife had bile duct cancer, which had spread to the liver and a lymph node. He recommended doing a liver resection in which he would remove about 72% of the liver, including all of her right section and possibly some of her left section, the lymph node, and part of the bile duct. He said that the absolute minimum remaining liver after a resection is 20% and he doesn't operate if its not at least 25%. He set up her operation for September 6th. The Ochsner cancer board agreed with him.
Dr. Reichman has excellent credentials and a super bedside manner, but being unfamilia with himr, we thought we should get a second opinion. Later, he even suggested we get a second opinion. One of my wife's family members is a general surgeon and we asked him, but he could not recommend anyone in New Orleans and suggested we go to MD Anderson. We were under the impression that you had to have cancer for MD Anderson to accept you and since the cancer wasn't proven, we didn't investigate that. My daughter, who was an oncology nurse, had contacts at MD Anderson and they suggested that we should get an opinion from Dr. John Mansour of Southewestern Medical Center in Dallas, who also has excellent credentials and a super bedside manner. We agreed and the contacts set it up. We met with Dr. Mansour for 1.5 hours during which time he told us that my wife should not have the operation, because the left side of her liver was smaller than normal and he thought there was a chance the liver would not grow after the resection. He recommended doing a procedure to force the left section to grow which take about a month during which time he would use chemo to try and reduce the cancer. Both doctors agreed that chemo is effective in only 30% of the cases. He presented it to his cancer board and they all agreed that my wife should not have the operation.
We met again with Dr. Reichman and he did not budge from his recommendation that my wife should have surgery. He emphasized that this cancer was fast growing and that they couldn't operate until a month after the chemo was stopped, in which case there would be at least a two month delay before the operation during which the cancer could grow. Being confused, we thought we should get a third opinion and Dr. Reichman suggested his mentor, a Baylor expert, so we investigated that and the Baylor expert stated he saw no reason why the liver could not be resectioned. The operation was moved to September 12th.
The operation was 100% successful. The margins were clear and only the one lymph node had cancer. The cancer turned out to be CC, as Dr. Reichman thought.
My wife does have to have chemo and she has an appointment with the Ochsner oncologist on October 22nd to discuss her chemo treatment. In the meantime we are looking for a second opinion on the chemo treatment and would like to get it without having to travel. I've read that others have received a second opinion on chemo treatments from Dr. Javle of MD Anderson and I would appreciate any information on the procedure for obtaining an opinion from him.


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Topic: scar tissue from radiation
Hi everyone,
I am about to start chemo/radiation on my Radial R1 site. I have been told that it is possible the radiation could cause scar tissue build up in the remaining bile duct and could cause it to close up which could result in having to have procedures maybe every 6 weeks (worse case) to "pop" it back open perhaps for the rest of my life?
aaarrgh very scary!!! is there nothing more permanent?
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Ryan OK after taking liner to left hand
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees had a batting-practice scare on Tuesday afternoon when shortstop Brendan Ryan was clipped in the left hand by a line drive during an infield workout.
Ryan was rushing in to field a slow roller, making the throw to first base. A batter in the cage smacked a liner toward left field that shot toward Ryan, who had his glove knocked off by the ball.
Ryan appeared to be in pain, shaking his hand often as shortstop Derek Jeter and manager Joe Girardi came over to check on him. Ryan said that he was fortunate that the ball caught him in the meaty part of his palm.
"It'll just be a bruise. Pretty scary," Ryan said. "I was lucky. It could have been a much worse spot."
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @bryanhoch and read his MLBlog, Bombers Beat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.