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DanHero's 5 Things the WWE Should Do In 2013
by, 01-31-2013 at 08:26 AM (8120 Views)
Whilst thinking of what the WWE should do with Punk and The Rock, I gave up with that, realising that no amount of internet hate will change a thing and focused on other areas in the WWE and what can be done. While most of these will be a long shot, I've included ways that they could work, as well as being written in by WWE Creative.
1: Bring Back The Cruiserweight Division:
WWE repeatedly hires more Cruiserweight talent with no real way to showcase them (apart from occasionally forming a tag team.) then leaving them to be released after a few months / years on Superstars and NXT. So what can the E do? Bring back the Cruiserweight Championship. There's any easy way to bring this Championship back into existence, unfortunately it'll have to involve a storyline with Hornswoggle first. Hornswoggle was the last Cruiserweight Champion, so theoretically he still possesses the gold. So for a few weeks he needs to have a rivalry with a heel Cruiserweight, since he technically passes as a Cruiserweight, we'll choose Cody Rhodes. After Cody Rhodes loses a match to a random jobber (perhaps losing to a 3MB member) he's complaining backstage to Teddy Long, and Hornswoggle laughs at him, Rhodes insults Hornswoggle which then leads to 'Swogs costing him a few matches the next few weeks, finally Rhodes has enough and chases him under the ring, grabbing Hornswoggle he pulls him back out who's clutching the Cruiserweight Championship. Rhodes beats up Hornswoggle and takes the championship. Next week Rhodes says that he declares himself the new Cruiserweight Champion. "Now hold on a minute playa!" Teddy Long comes out and announces a tournament to decide who rightfully is the next Cruiserweight Champion. Now since it's clearly not gonna draw any money at first unless it's given a huge name, give it to Rey Mysterio. He's a veteran champion, the average viewer loves him, and he can add some credibility to the belt. Then after two or three months with Mysterio as champion, he can drop it to any of the long list of cruiserweights in the company (Sin Cara heel turn?) and the belt now has a life of his own.
2: Break Up The Shield
I know, I love the Shield too. But a time will come when it's time for all three of them to go their separate ways. The most important part of this is that The Shield needs to win at WrestleMania, they need to keep staying strong. And then after WrestleMania they'll be some internal issues within the group, this will be showed when as The Shield attack a superstar, Rollins leaves the ring and leaves Ambrose and Reigns to get attacked by three members. The week after the lights go out during a match and it's presumed that Randy Orton is being attacked, when the lights go back up, Ambrose and Reigns are standing above a beaten down Rollins. They then leave the ring, obvious that they just set a trap up for Rollins. This will set up an easy transition into a face character for Rollins. Who knows how the Shield works, and although he can't be trusted as far as he could throw him, Sheamus teams up with Rollins in an attack on Ambrose and Reigns. The week after as Reigns and Ambrose run to the ring to attack Rollins, Sheamus and Orton come out and Ambrose disappears, this time leaving Reigns to get the beat down but keeps Reigns as a heel character. This leads up to a triple threat match between all Shield members at a pay-per-view. (A cool option here would be for them all to enter the arena at the same time anyway, from different corners, yelling at each other as they make their way down the steps.) Dean Ambrose comes out the victor, since he has also been assigned the leader role, it makes sense for him to come out on top.
3: Give John Cena One Last WWE Championship Run and End It With a "Passing Of The Torch"
It's going to happen, probably at WrestleMania, but there needs to be a reason for it. Cena's getting older and his injuries will start catching up with him soon, that's just a fact. So while I would like to see someone else with the gold, eventually this will be for the greater good. Cena's championship run this time should be like the Superman storyline in which Luthor blocks out the sun, causing Superman to lose his powers. Cena will still win matches, but barely, normally when he makes his comeback, he celebrates and walks to the back, but this time, after a huge pay per view match, Cena lays motionless still covering his opponent, he's helped to his feet but doesn't know where he is. The next month the same thing happens, he hits the AA, but crawls slowly to his opponent and gets a two count, you see the look on his face that he can't do it again, he manages to however but then collapses again. Cena is a champion, but a damaged champion. And someone see's this. Not a Money In The Bank cash in, cause that would cheapen Cena's last run. (And no, I can't believe I just said that either.) The person who should notice is maybe a younger heel in the company? Cody Rhodes, Dolph Ziggler, maybe even a heel Daniel Bryan. The point is that they know that Cena is falling and they're gonna be the one to finish it. So at the next pay-per-view, we'll go with Daniel Bryan for this, Bryan has Cena in the No/Yes Lock, it looks all set to be done but Cena gets to the ropes, Cena hits the AA and wins. But he's taken to the back by doctors and he looks injured. Over the next four weeks, Bryan continues to attack Cena getting him to agree to a rematch, this time Cena loses the belt after Bryan uses a chair while the referee is down, Cena doesn't lose clean, but it doesn't take as much to take him down as it use to, a chair shot to the arm followed by the No/Yes Lock and Daniel Bryan has dethroned the champion. The next week Cena doesn't show up because he's injured. But the week after Cena comes out in a sling, saying he's too injured to cash in his rematch, but he's got some "pull" with the General Manager (because he's John Cena) and he's found a replacement for him. And out comes (____________) Honestly, I'm not going to name anyone here, it would just cause a riot in the comments about whether or not this guy is worthy. But this superstar then goes on to take the championship from Bryan at the pay-per-view when the referee is knocked down the same way from Cena's match, Cena runs to the ring and hits the AA on Bryan and pulls (_______________) on top of him for the three count. Cena can then come back but not in the championship title picture, perhaps even keeping the Bryan feud going, but now that the torch has been passed, Cena can continue to wrestle at 'Mania's and in high profile matches outside of the title, like how Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Undertaker have been doing for the last few years. (And no, I'm not comparing them to him.)
4: Get rid of themed Pay-Per-Views
I know this technically doesn't fall under a storyline, but there would need to be a reason for it to be changed. So this one will resolve around the retirement of Triple H. The problem with the current pay-per-views is you always know whats going to be on that event, maybe Money In The Bank can stay cause that's a yearly thing, but things like TLC, Hell In A Cell, Elimination Chamber and such could really just go back to being called Backlash and Unforgiven, stuff like that. The way to get to this is have a pay-per-view renamed, and there's only one person with the ego big enough to get a pay-per-viewed changed to suit his match, The Game. His final match would need something special, and even though no one else probably agrees, he would think he deserves something more than a Wrestlemania finale. So he goes and gets in a little rivalry that builds and builds and builds, and then an event is renamed to something Triple H related, "Fall Of The King Of Kings" or something ridiculous like that knowing how HHH would like it. But then the branding of PPV's is over, they could introduce a new way of naming Pay-Per-Views similar to the In Your House days. Each WWE Pay-Per-View gets a caption rather than a Stipulation as their titles, bringing back things like Bad Blood, Vengeance, etc. That way there's always the surprise of when a stipulation is added, and not every pay-per-view needs to have one because that takes away what was special about the Hell In A Cell or the Ladder match. It wasn't everywhere.
5: Don't Bring In Any New Talent Until After Summerslam
So this one isn't really a storyline either, but it needs to be said. There are so many great talents on the roster right now that could fall into oblivion just because there isn't enough time to give them the spotlight with the speed at which new talents are entering the picture. At the moment in the last year or so we've had Antonio Cesaro, Brodus Clay, Damien Sandow, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, AJ Lee, Big E Langston, The Prime Time Players, Ryback and probably a few others, while some have done well for themselves like Cesaro, Ryback Aj Lee and Sandow, others haven't had their true moments yet, and while The Shield need time to disband and showcase their individual talents, Prime Time Players still need to capture tag gold and show what they can really do. Giving all these talents a few months to breath makes sense in the long run because it actually cements these guys as Superstars, rather than easily replaceable gimmicks that could be taken out at any time and replaced with a Great Khali segment. There's also a slew of returning superstars coming on, with Mysterio, Sin Cara, Evan Bourne, Tyson Kidd, Ted DiBiase, Jack Swagger, Christian, Curt Hawkins, Mark Henry and others gearing up for returns, there's so much to do with these guys before someone else comes in and possibly harms a double-your-money possibility. I'm not saying that every single superstar I've listed is a guaranteed cash-cow but at least giving them the proper time to shine will be a lot better than getting rid of them too quickly and letting them go make huge money for another company. At the end of the day, would you rather think it over for a long time and end up with a lean, mean, fat reducing, grilling machine? Or are you going to rush into something you think is better and walk away with Pastamaina?
That's been my blog, I can't wait to for you to tell me I'm wrong in the comments.
For wrestling ramblings during the week before my Pay-Per-View blogs follow me on twitter at @DanHarrington91.


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Colorful Resonant Coupling
Scientists actively control strongly coupled plasmonic resonators.
Image credit: Gregory C. Dyer, Sandia National Laboratory
This image represents the far infrared energy absorbed by a pair of plasmonic resonators embedded in a semiconductor. When the adjacent plasmonic resonators are independently tuned, a complex pattern of absorption peaks emerges indicating strong resonant coupling.
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Baxter mourns loss of beloved coach Curran
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Fighting back tears, outfielder Mike Baxter recalled fond memories of his legendary high school coach, Jack Curran, who passed away this week at age 83.
Curran coached for 55 years at Archbishop Molly in Queens, not far from the Whitestone neighborhood where Baxter grew up. His 1,708 career victories in baseball and 972 in basketball made him the winningest coach in New York state history.
"Everyone calls him 'legendary' and things like that," Baxter said Thursday, after taking a moment to compose himself. "He was more. I think when you knew him and knew what kind of guy he was, he was selfless. He put everybody first, all the kids. He was just an incredible guy."
In addition to Baxter and former MLB pitcher Mike Jerzembeck, Curran coached NBA players Kenny Anderson, Kenny Smith, Brian Winters and Kevin Joyce at Molloy.
Baxter laughed as he recalled Curran urging his baseball players to "just hit the straight ball."
"Back then he used to coach third," Baxter said. "He'd get in the box and you'd take a fastball and he'd go, 'Yo, what are you doing? Don't take the straight ball. You've got to swing at the straight ball.' I guess from high school he kind of taught me you try to hit the fastballs."
After high school, Curran stayed in close touch with Baxter as he advanced from Columbia University to Vanderbilt, to San Diego's Minor League system and finally the Mets.
"He really put the lives of the kids that he had first," Baxter said. "That's kind of why he was around forever. It meant everything to him, that school and the kids. It's just a sad day."
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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President Obama: "Both parties agree"
"I want the American people to urge Congress soon, in the next week, the next two weeks, to begin the work we have by doing what we all agree on. Both parties agree that we should extend the middle-class tax cuts. We've got some disagreements about the high-end tax cuts, right? Republicans don't want to raise taxes on folks like me; I think I can pay a little bit more to make sure that kids can go to college and we can build roads and invest in NIH so that we're finding cures for Alzheimer's. And that's a disagreement that we're going to have and we've got to sort out.
"But we already all agree, we say, on making sure middle-class taxes don't go up, so let's get that done. Let's go ahead and take the fear out for the vast majority of American families so they don't have to worry about $2,000 coming out of their pockets starting next year."—President Obama speaking in Hatfield, Pennsylvania today


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Southern University New Orleans student body President Marc Guichard was removed from office Monday, casting doubt on who will represent students on the Southern Board of Supervisors.
Guichard, who sits on the 16-member board, said the problem began with his October vote in support of a plan to give the system office control over some administrative duties historically handled at the campus level. He said the vote sparked a campaign against him that led to death threats and eventually his removal as president of SUNO's student government association.
"It's disappointing that some people who were not privy to the same information that I had would say that I was against SUNO," Guichard said. "I've received threats over this. Somebody said I should have been lynched."
The chief justice of the SGA Supreme Court, whose name is Chancellor Cole, said Guichard's removal was based on the SGA Constitution.
"He was removed for not meeting the qualifications of his office; for failure to fill out his executive cabinet; and for poor performance of his job," Cole said. "Evidence was presented at trial, and the judges voted based on that evidence."
Cole refused to say how the five SGA Supreme Court justices voted. "The justices elected not to release the vote. All I can say was that it was not unanimous," and "it was not close," he said.
Guichard said he plans to appeal the Supreme Court's decision. He has until 5 p.m. Tuesday to ask for a rehearing in front of the same student judges that voted to remove him.
His permanent removal as president would trigger a vote to appoint a new SUNO SGA president. It is unclear whether SGA chapters at any of other Southern's campuses in Shreveport and Baton Rouge could weigh in. Students at Southern's campuses elect one person from their ranks to represent students on Southern's Board of Supervisors.
On Oct. 26, at the Southern board's annual meeting in Shreveport, Guichard was part of the majority in 10-5 vote for Southern System President Ronald Mason's cost-savings plan to centralize each campus' Accounting and Information and Technology departments under the system office.
Supporters said the plan would eliminate duplication and give the university a path forward during tough economic times. Opponents described the plan as a power grab that would fundamentally change the university's structure and give the system office more direct control over the campuses, rather than its current role of overseeing policy.
The problem, Guichard said, was that the plan's opponents won the messaging war and sold it as something that would destroy SUNO.
"Because of our budget situation, we have to make the necessary adjustments," Guichard said. "It was hard for some people to understand that. People felt I betrayed them."
SGA Vice President Brian Grant took to Facebook a few days after Southern's board meeting and called Guichard's vote "unethical" and lacking "integrity.
"Our SGA President Marc Guichard voted in favor of the consolidation plan proposed by President Mason. Basically he voted against us, the student body," Grant wrote.
Southern board Chairman Darren Mire said Guichard is technically still a member of the board until the SGA sorts out who will be its student representative. He acknowledged there was some "internal rivalry" with SUNO's SGA that may have lead to Guichard's ouster, but declined to "get involved with their internal politics."
"Marc understands his role as a member, he has done a good job studying the issues; I think he's been a great member," Mire said.


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Forget about what you consider a traditional hop show to look like. This year's event in Phoenix redefined the hydraulic competition by adding a few significant rule changes designed to provide a little more excitement to one of the most unique events in all of auto sports. Those of you who were lucky enough to have attended this year's event might have noticed that it's no longer strictly a hydraulic competition. In past years' competitions we have been able to create teams from annual regional competitors. This year, however, all of the rules have been thrown out the window, and the hydraulic competition has been completely revamped. The hydraulic portion has now become an invitational, allowing us to bring you only the best of the culture's hydraulic exhibitionists.
With all the rules out the door except for the important "getting stuck" rule, the competitors could do whatever they needed to do within the confines of safety for the spectators. This was as close to a no-holds-barred hopping contest as you could ever find in an event while still maintaining a safe environment for the enthusiastic crowd. For the height portion of the event, a measuring stick is brought in to measure the ultimate height that each car clears without getting stuck. The highest car wins this portion which is very easy to judge as it typically ends in sudden death with the highest car taking home the ultimate prize and each lower car taking second, third, and fourth respectively. There are usually three competitors per class, allowing an elimination between them to decide the final bragging rights. The car dance hydraulic competition is setup to get our crowd more involved, as there is no actual judging system-the crowd decides the winner by a show of applause.
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Redmond invites former Marlins greats to camp
JUPITER, Fla. -- A couple of the most popular Marlins in the club's history have been invited to spend time around the team in Spring Training. It's part of manager Mike Redmond's plan to change the culture around a team seeking a winning identity.
Redmond has reached out to Mike Lowell and Luis Castillo about spending a day or two at camp to interact with the players. No firm dates have been set, but sometime in March, Lowell and Castillo could be in uniform on the field and in the clubhouse.
"We're working on it," Redmond said. "It's not 100 percent sure, but we're trying to lock down some dates for those guys. I think it's important, when we talk about things like changing the culture.
"For me, it's important to bring back good guys. Guys that I've played with. Guys who are good guys, and were great players with the Marlins. Guys who are great players in the community. Those two guys meant so much to our team, to our franchise. I want to bring those guys back and have them on the field, even if it is just for a couple of days. Just for them to be around."
With the Marlins, Lowell and Castillo were World Series champions, All-Stars and Gold Glove Award winners. Redmond said the two wouldn't have any responsibilities other than to be themselves.
"Just being on the field, and just be there to talk and maybe tell a couple of stories," Redmond said. "That's why I want to bring those guys around. A lot of teams have former players around. I think it's important to have former players around."


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Ukiah Daily Journal
More than 400 customers lost power Friday when part of a power pole near Kohl's on North Orchard Avenue failed, Electric Utility Director Mel Grandi reported.
According to Grandi, the outage and small brush fire occurred because of a "failed lightning arrestor" on the pole at the corner of North Orchard Avenue and Ford Street.
About 440 customers were without power beginning at 1:09 p.m. Jan. 18 in a section in the northwest portion of town bounded by "Despina Drive to the west, Low Gap Road to the south, Empire Drive to the north, and North Bush Street to the east.
Grandi said some customers on Orchard Avenue lost power "momentarily," but the sustained outage occurred in the area he described.
The power was restored about half an hour later by 1:45 p.m., and Grandi credited the three-man crew who responded with doing "a wonderful job getting the power back on in a very short amount of time."


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" Brand: Graco / Type: Carriage / Number of Seats: 2 seat "
* Prices may differ from that shown
I checked alot of sites for a pram that would be use for my children once my daugfhter was born, as there is only 2 years between them.I originally chose this one on the internet as it looked sturdy, stylish and I know Graco are a good make.
To be honest, I didnt assemble this my partner did. But He did it within minutes.Didnt find it hard and barely looked at the instructions. Sounds silly, but once it was all assembled and up in my living room, I did think how big it was!Didnt really apreciate the fact of the size as I hadnt seen it in real life before!
When using it, I did find it took alittle time to get used to taking corners, going up and down curbs etc, but when I got the hang of it it was no problem.Also discovered that when both children were in it, I couldnt overload the basket underneath with shopping as it would get too heavy and really hard to push.
Both children were very comfortable in it.For the first six months my daughter was in the graco car seat , bought separtely, secured in the back seat of the tandem while my son was in the front. I loved the fact the one or even two car seats could be put into it!Very handy and safe.
Loved the size of the basket-could fit and squeeze so much into it it was like a tardis.
The pram was easy to clean, easy to fold down and easy to move around.The downside was for a pram that wasnt cheap, it didnt come with a raincover and had to be bought separtely at a cost of £30.00! Also it wouldnt fit in alot of vehicles because of size so if I ordered a taxi, I would need to tell the, I was taking this pram so they could give me a suitable sized vehicle.Also, the front seat couldnt be adjusted as much the back eg, the back could completely lie flat, the front only part way. Wasnt an issue for me.
Would I buy this pram again...in a heartbeat.Would be nice to see it in other colours though!
When we found out we was excepting our 4th baby we spent many months trying to find the right double buggy. As our little girl is 2 years old but looks like a 12 month old we knew it had to be a double we had to find.
This was one of the ones we looked at and loved the price too. It had everything I wanted and was stylish and practical for everyday use. Whist my children where comfy at the same time. Plus I hated the 3 wheeled double as I had one years ago and every time I went up the path it tipped to one side. This has four making it really safe. Hmm that's where the good bits tend to end for me.
Made by a well known company called Graco. Big in America and England. Graco originally comes from Germany. Making everything from prams single pushchair and strollers to highchairs and entertainment units and travel cots.
They make a few classics that many of you will know all ready like.
Graco mirage
Graco Quattro tour deluxe
Graco sport
Graco sport duo.
And many more.
Assembly and what you get.
With mine I got 2 boot covers and that was it. Assembly was a right pain in the neck took me hours to figure it. Instructions are poor just pictures with the word "click" over them. The only things you need to do are wheels front and back, brake, front bumper bar, handy storage pocket and both snack cups. It's the wheels that are the worse.
This has all the feature of the Graco Quattro tour deluxe on the back and a standard stroller on the front.
Dimensions Open: 100 x 123 x 57 cm The frame is quality sturdy frame provides safety and comfort that complies with EN 1888:2003. Also dints far to easily when you catch it on your doorways.
The seats units could not be any more different from each other. Expecting them to be same as with most doubles you will be disappointed. The back seat is the same size as their Quattro tour deluxe with the classic play tray fitted as well. This flicks up to get a child out easier but does not come off completely. there is also a foot rest that goes well into the basket. This does not move though that's the only downside so it does cut off some of the basket. Though I have found if you have a baby in the back then you can place bags down in between both soth units. Giving you a little bit more room. The backseat has little padding on. When considering the back seat is meant for babies as well. There could be a lot more added. There is some side padding but does not do anything. There is also no support what so ever for babies. If you do buy one I would strongly recommend you buy the car seat as well as this offers far more protection for baby then the seat unit does. The back seat is from birth and this lay flat. There are 4 different reclining options and this is done by a bar at the back of the 1st seat unit. it's the same as all graco's. The hood is large which does offer protection from the elements even when your child is sitting in the seat unit. If you have the 1st hood pulled forward then you cant see your child at the front at all. To me this is a big disadvantage and something I was not aware of before I brought it. If I have of known I think I would have kept looking. Both seat units have a 5 point safety harness. Which are a right pain the arse to get undone. Some days can take up to 10 minutes to get my kids out. This seat unit is from birth as said above and can be used with a car seat.
The front seat as said above is different to the back seat. The 1st noticeable thing you do see is the front seat is a lot more smaller than the back. I was surprised my daughter could fit into it to be really honest. The seat is 15cm both ways. I cant understand why they have not made it bigger as the front seat is not for babies. The hood is also tiny. Not really sure why they put one on for what good it does. On this seat unit there are only 2 reclining options. Seat unit is from 6 months or birth with a car seat. This has no snack tray only a thin bar which also comes off with 2 buttons underneath the arm rest. In fact there is more padding on this bar then the seat units. The foot rest also is fixed and cannot be moved. As said up above the seat unit is from 6 months I will not put a 6 month old in this more like a 12 month old. The seat unit does not go back enough for that. If your child does fall asleep they tend to tip forward like mine does. Not one for sleeping in. There is also on the back of the seat a nice handy storage pocket ideal for keeping toys and bottles in. It's also quite large. There is also a nice little handy storage pocket underneath the seat as well. I don't use it looks like things will fall out if you place anything in it.
The handles.
The handle height is 100 cm and these do not adjust. Uniquely designed handles make it easier to maneuver. Well their meant to. I find this the hardest pushchair ive ever own to push and move around shops. The handles are made from hard plastic so there is no foam to rip. This also is not good on hot days or live in hot places as your hands sweats making them slip. There is slight grip on the sides of the up turned handles but does nothing. No grip for the other bar.
So why are they so Uniquely designed ?
Ok this is as far as I know the only pushchair on the market with up turned handles. There is also a bar in between you can use for pushing this. You can push this in 2 different ways.
1. By holding the up turned handles.
2. By holding the straight bar in between.
Both ways are extremely hard and kill my arms.
There is also 2 snack cups on the handle and I nice little pocket that hangs of the handle. This is secured using 4 poppers around the handle. It also zips around to things cant fall out. Ideal for keeping keys, mobile and purse in.
The wheels.
The wheels are hard plastic and quite larger to their normal single pushchair. Single wheels at back and double wheels at front. There is also swivel wheels on front. There is a catch on both front wheels that just needs to be flicked up and down to make them swivel or fixed wheels. The brake is also on the back wheels. To use the brake it's just a matter of flicking it up and down. Quite easy really.
This is meant to be easy but it's not. Quick tip it's easier if you put the brakes on 1st before attempting to fold up. Before you attempt to fold this up make sure both hoods are all the way back and the back seat is it lay down position. There is a part on the bottom handle that is about 15 cm long. This needs to be twisted whist holding the red switch. Then it's a matter of folding it in on it's self. There is also a locking off switch and to do this you need to apply some pressure on the pushchair and you will hear a loud click. The pushchair is also free standing. Simple once you know how though I was ended up using both hands to fold it.
Size when folded is 94.5 x 60.5 x 58 cm and it is a whooping 18.6 kg. After having 4 c - sections I cant not lift it on my own. I think most people would struggle to lift this one into a car and out again.
I not sure on everyone you buy but with mine the rain cover had to be brought separately at more cost of £30 at kiddiecare. Cheapest I have found.
The rain cover has the classic Graco slapped on both sides. The rain cover can be used when the car seats are on the pushchair. The rain cover goes over both seats units easy enough. At the front it's a matter of pulling it over the front footrest. Easy really until you get around the back. This is when you need a masters just to the rain cover. I will just add you don't get any instructions for placing the rain cover on. Only a small picture. I had to go online just to find out how I need to do it. Once around the back there is 2 circle parts that need to be place over the snack cups whist the rain cover has been pulled apart then you need to pull each of the rain cover around the cups and upwards. There is 3 Velcro parts on the top of the rain cover that need placing together with the 2 parts from the sides. Then it's a matter of clipping it all down around the bottom of the frame. Wish I had none this the 1st time I had tired it. All that for a rain cover. What ever happened to fling one on and away you go.
Price and where to buy.
These cant be brought from most places kiddiecare have this at the moment for £269 with out carseat and raincover. It's widely available from most online shops.
My Final Thoughts.
Looks wise 10 out of 10.
Practical wise 6 out 10.
Safety 7 out of 10
Worth the money -- No much better out there.
With owing many graco pushchairs over the years to be really honest I expected better. My daughter is only 2 and half and it tiny for her age. Weighing only 21ibs due to her multiple food allergies and serve eczema she looks like a 12 month old. When she sits in the front it makes it impossible to push. My daughter only just fits in this as well. If your child / children are big look for something better. I would hate to push this with both car seats on also. You go left the pushchair goes right. The handles could have been deigned better for making it easier to steer. Might help a bit. There is also no suspension on this making your children uncomfortable when you go over lumps. There is meant to be spring suspension in the front but it's that bad you cant tell. The basket has to be the best thing about the whole pushchair. Though at times when you go to place things in the basket it's really hard to pull it down and you could attempt these several times just to get it down. Not good when your in a massive queue. The rain cover is also a real nightmare to use and put on and put away when not in use. We have also found when placing the car seat on the front seat unit it does not feel secure enough. It almost feels like it is going to tip backwards as the bumper bar in the front is so tiny. Nothing like the back one. Though again this pushchair is can be used for twins but you have to have both car seats on. Again look for better.
Bottom line would I recommend ?
In a nut shell no. There is far better out there. Graco need to go back to the drawing board on this on. There are so many flaws with it I'm quite surprised it's still on sale. I will stick with my I - Candy.
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I bought this pram, as well as two Graco Logico S HP car seats, when I was expecting my twin sons. At the time, we didn't have a car, relied on public transport and didn't want a side by side buggy that would be difficult to get on buses and trains. We used it solidly for about two and half years and in all honestly, it was a god send. It has well and truly be pushed to it's limits, and has been used on city pavements, grass and 'off road' in country parks and is still in good working order. We regularly travelled from Scotland to Ireland with this pram, taking trains and the ferry and involving a lot of transfers, and it was indispensable.
At first we used it with the detachable car seats, which were really easy to click on and off the frame. The front seat is designed for an older baby or toddler (from 6 months), and the back seat can be laid flat for a newborn baby, so it would suit siblings of differing ages, but if you have twins, you'll need at least one car seat for the front seat. Each seat has 5 point harnesses which make it really safe. The back seat has 4 recline positions and the front has two. Our children were always comfortable in the pram. The seats are nicely padded, and the straps never cut into them.
The pram is roughly the same width as a regular pushchair, so you should have no problems getting through shop doors and aisles. Obviously, there is going to be a bit of weight to a pram of this size, but I could manoeuvre it with ease, sometimes even one handed. The wheels are definitely up to the task of frequent use, and though it might require a little bit of elbow grease to get it up high kerbs, other than that, it genuinely felt no more difficult to use that any other pram. One of the great things about it, especially for those without cars, is the generous basket underneath, with you can raise and lower for easy access. We could fit a huge amount in it (to be honest, we over filled it regularly), and only after over two years of use (and abuse!) does it seem to be showing any wear, with a few minor tears appearing in the fabric. Sometimes the mechanism for raising or lowering the basket can get stuck and be a bit tricky, but for the most part, we had no problems with the basket. There is also another, much smaller storage basket under the front seat, and two cup holders on the handle for parents.
But, I would mention that even folded up, this pram is very large, and might not fit into every car boot. The front wheels are designed to be easy to take off (which did help us fit it in tight spaces now and then - and they don't ever pop off when the pram is in use.) Some people might find it too heavy to lift in and out of the car boot as well. Also, some lifts might be too short to fit the pram in, but I only ever encountered this once. The only other problem we had with it was that the raincover (which we had included in our package, but I believe costs about £20) was unwieldy. It was large (obviously) and difficult for one person to get on if it started raining suddenly. It also took up a fair amount of space, even when folded. Ours also ripped, but only after a few years of use.
Overall, I would highly recommend this pram. It was really put through it's paces with us, and held up brilliantly. It outlasted our need for it with no major damage other than minor wear and tear, and performed as well as much more expensive prams on the market.
I bought this pushchair when I was expecting my 2nd child.
Absoultely loved it at first, my newborn could lie flat and my 2 year old LOVES sitting at the front of her 'train'
However, as the newborn has got bigger (he's 5 months so not that big!) I really really struggle manoeuvering this. Admittedly I'm only 5'2 but I'm no weakling. A passer by summed it up with his comment of "do you need a special licence for that?"
Getting up kerbs is a nightmare, especially with the heaviest child at the front, and not something you want to be faffing around with with the threat of oncoming vehicles!
Unless you have a large hatchback/estate there's no way you're getting this in your car and if there's any other buggies on the bus you won't be getting on that either
Granted you expect these sort of issues with a double pushchair but there are other disappointing features such as the materials on the seats and aprons feel cheap, the wheels aren't the sturdiest and the shopping basket is temperemental with the 'drop' feature - sometimes you struggle for ages tring to get it to release other times it does it spontaneously, spilling it's contents.
There are some good points - the shopping basket is HUGE, both kids have a good seat position, a newborn can lie completely flat and you can see them through the large mesh viewing windows. The hood on the rear seat unit is also very big, giving very good protection to the elements.
Overall though, I'm very thankful I bought this second hand, would have been severley disappointed paying full price. And I have a 'one up, one down' tandem stroller that will actually fit in the boot and is more lightweight and manoeuverable on the way...


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As Georgia's agriculture commissioner Gary Black prepares to defend in court his change to the annual start date for Vidalia onion shipments, it appears he has a lot of support from the growers.
"It's important to note that the growers asked the commissioner for help. He was invited to come to Vidalia to discuss ways to ensure the quality of the crop that is going to market," said Bob Stafford, who manages the Vidalia Onion Business Council and works with the Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel.
A vote at a May 30 growers' meeting showed 11-1 in favor of the change, Stafford said.
Delbert Bland, of Bland Farms Inc., Glennville, filed a lawsuit challenging the change. He contends it is contrary to state statute. The state's response to Blan's complaint is due Nov. 18. An attorney for Bland said there will likely be a ruling in March or April.
The new start date is the Monday of the last full week in April every year. For 2014, that date is April 21.
Growers' concerns not new
Black said growers started asking for his help at least 18 months ago. Stafford and several growers confirmed that.
They have become increasingly concerned about the effect immature onions have had on the industry, said Robert Dasher, 50-plus-year onion grower and co-owner of G&R Farms, Glennville, Ga.
"They might pass the U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection for grade No. 1, but they aren't mature Vidalias," Dasher said. "They don't have the shelf life because they're too wet. When consumers try to slice them the rings fall apart because they're soggy."
When the onions started hitting retail shelves in early April, Black said his phone started ringing. He said he sent out inspectors and traveled to several stores himself to check the quality of the Vidalias. They were sub-par, he said.
In response, Black proposed the new rule in late June. It became law in August.
Black said on Nov. 14 that the process, which included three listening sessions and a public hearing, was completed early enough so growers could buy appropriate varieties of seed to meet the later start date, which is in effect for 2014.
"This is about maturity and shelf life," Black said. "The objective is to get growers to choose varieties that come in with those qualities."
Inspection standards
Michael Hively, chief financial officer for Curry & Co., Brooks, Ore, and a partner in Sweet Vidalia Onions LLC, Collins, Ga., said the commissioner had to act. He said part of the problem is that inspection standards merely call for No. 1 grade onions to be "fairly firm."
Several growers said Vidalia onions have to be more than "fairly" firm before they are shipped because of the nature of sweet onion flesh.
"I would have preferred tighter inspection standards, but at the end of the day, he is the commissioner and we respect that," Hively said.
Tighter inspection standards are not an option, at least in the short term, Black said, because that would require state legislative action and involvement of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Black considered adding inspectors, but when he ran the numbers that would have added a collective $1 million in annual costs for producers, according to a letter he sent to growers.
Growers on the record
During a July 30 public hearing, representatives for three growers spoke in favor of the change — Aries Haygood, M&T Farms, Lyons, Ga.; Brett McLain, McLain Farms, Alliance, Ga.; and Robert Dasher, G&R Farms, Glennville, Ga.
David Jarriel, Dry Branch Farms, Collins, Ga., said he was "on the fence."
Jerry Pittman, Pittman Family Farms, Alliance, Ga., spoke against the change, as did attorneys representing Delbert Bland, Bland Farms Inc., Glennville. Bland also filed written comments against the change, as did Pittman.
Four growers submitted written comments supporting the change — Shuman Produce Inc., Reidsville, Ga.; Braddy Farms, Mt. Vernon, Ga.; Roberson Onion Co., Hazlehurst, Ga.; and Hendrix Produce Inc., Metter, Ga.
Bland, who said in March this year that his company owns about 2,000 acres of Vidalia onions and contracts for another 1,000 acres, is concerned that he will have onions that are ready to ship but won't be able to because of the new rule. About 12,600 acres of Vidalia onions were planted for the 2013 season, Stafford said.
Some say rule is flexible
Bland contends weather and other factors add up to different start times for different growers.
However, other growers say the new rule has flexibility built in while eliminating loopholes of the old system, which allowed growers to obtain special inspections to ship earlier than the official start date. It also allows growers to begin the harvest and curing process as needed.
"We were given the opportunity to self regulate and it didn't work" said John Shuman, president of Shuman Produce.
"If there is a reason to start earlier, the rule has a clause for that."
The clause, which Black also cited, states "The commissioner may, depending on crop conditions and with the recommendation of the Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel, specify a packing date other than the Monday of the last full week in April."
EDITOR'S NOTE: During the editing process errors were inserted into the version of this story that went to press for The Packer's Nov. 18 print edition. The print edition incorrectly reports the new start date. The new start date is the Monday of the last full week in April every year. For 2014 that date is April 21. The print edition also incorrectly stated the date of a growers' vote regarding the change. The vote was taken at a May 30 growers' meeting. The Packer regrets the errors.


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Here's a Fender Repair made "EZ," or should we say, "Go-Ez," as master sheet metal fabricator Dave Engle works his metal fabricating skills to salvage a 40-yeaar-old fender. Go-Ez Customs of Anaheim, known for their metal fabrications, seemed to be the logical choice for this month's "Resto-Tech."
Back when these cars were new, restoration was never thought of as a possibility, due to the prevalence of American steel within the factory builds. These cars were solid as a tank, and if they were involved in an accident you would be able to go to the dealer and buy some replacement parts for it. After a few years of shelf life, these heavy-duty parts ran out, and stores like Cars Inc. popped up as the only suppliers of replacement sheet metal for some of GM's more popular cars. Even though these fenders came with a design flaw, nobody in the aftermarket realm is creating a patch kit for these vehicles. Basically, if you need to repair or restore your vehicle, you need to create it yourself as we do in this month's "Resto-Tech" article.
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Italian designer Valentino Garavani held his first significant show in 1962 at Florence's Pitti Palace, an appropriate setting for his opulent collection. Gorgeous lace, feminine details, gossamer-like chiffon, and a vibrant shade of red were Valentino's hallmarks. Today, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli honor the house's heritage while adding more modern touches.
Iconic designer Valentino Garavani launched RED Valentino as a contemporary and playful take on the classic Valentino fashion line. An acronym for Romantic Eccentric Dress, RED Valentino showcases a modern fairytale world of experimental prints, ruffled hems and intricate details for the modern woman. The collection includes dresses, blouses, tops and more with delicate, feminine embellishments and rich fabrics. Show off your playful side with a Point d'Esprit Fit-and-Flare Dress or opt for an elegant Macrame A-Line Dress. The RED Valentino collection has choices for every occasion. Neiman Marcus showcases RED Valentino dresses, skirts, jackets and more in an assortment of patterns and colors.


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June Is National Employee Wellness Month
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Date: Monday, June 20th, 2011
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For many companies, the realization that it is in their best interest (not to mention, their bottom line), to have happy and healthy employees, has been a slow climate change. The desire for instant return on investment (ROI) to justify cost does may leave some companies skeptical - but others are taking a proactive approach. Employers pay 36 percent more for health care than five years ago and employees are paying 44 percent more.
The associated ailments of activity are back and knee injuries, hypertension, weight gain and high cholesterol. What follows are diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.
Like a Virgin
You may be wondering, what is Virgin HealthMiles? It's not a gym in the sky. Richard Branson may have the Midas touch for business, but his heart is in the right place. Boyce explained that Branson wanted to have a product to help people live healthier and happier lives. Branson's vision was to create a business to help companies incentivize wellness. Their current portfolio of clients has over 120 companies and more than 700,000 employees enrolled.
Right now, there are 40,000 people in 90 companies throughout the U.S. competing against each other to be the most physically active. They are getting their results in real time. Participants receive a pedometer that transmits the results into the data base. No more dependence on user input for tracking (or cheating). Social networking has become an integral part of the program and is helping to promote a culture of wellness in a fun and easy manner.
What Are the Costs?
For employers, the cost is $20 per employee. There is a calculator on the Virgin HealthMiles website for employers to determine their savings (us.virginhealthmiles.com). It is up to the company to decide what to reward their employees with... for some, it is reduced cost of health insurance, gift cards to local retailers and ins some companies, up to $500 back for reaching health goals.
Real Rewards
The real reward is improved health outcomes - as the number crunchers see improvements in blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, and heart rate. Lower numbers means decreased costs for illness. The Ochsner health system in Lousiana had 81 percent enrollment in Virgin HealthMiles program. Half of their employee members earned premium discounts in 2010: 89 percent improved or maintained their BMI, 82 percent lowered or maintained their blood pressure. Show me the money? Ochsner's 2010 health plan costs only increased by three percent compared to a national average of ten percent AND employee-only medical claims were down compared to 2008 by $3 million.
Among the most important gains for companies are the intangibles. According to LuAnn Heinen, Vice President of the National Business Group on Health, "employees are more engaged at their job and in their workplace, have greater job satisfaction and commitment to their employer because their employer cares about their health."
Changes in the Workplace
Heinen added that part of that culture change includes improvements in foods offered in cafeterias and vending machines, walking paths, and open stairwells for walking. Some employers, like the Cleveland Clinic, encourage "walking meetings" where employees display colored tags to let others know they are in a meeting and not to be disturbed.
STOP Obesity
Literally. Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance is a sponsor of the third annual National Employee Wellness Month in partnership with Virgin HealthMiles. Just about every national health care organization is a member of the STOP Obesity Alliance, because there is more power in numbers in order to improve the health of Americans.
This topic is near and dear to me because my doctoral research was in worksite wellness. We spend more hours each day and week at work, so removing barriers to improved health - especially opportunities to increase daily physical activity, are relatively inexpensive things that people can do while at work. My favorite tip: take a five minute walk every hour... you can accumulate 40 minutes of physical activity in an eight-hour work day. More is even better, but this is a great way to start.
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hopefully that penalty don't come back to haunt us.
I hate playing conservative with only a 4-point lead and our defense.
The Colts are guaranteed a winning record in a rebuilding year. Unbelievable.
hahaha.That was a massive win.9 wins already with a rookie QB.Yes it hasn't been pretty some times but still very impressive.And yes as crazy as it is there is a long shot of challenging the Texans for the Division.All that after the 2-14 record one season ago.
another week, same story.
No 9-4 we'll be 10-4 if we manage to upset the Texans next week.
Pittsburgh and the Bengals lose!!!!
All the adversities(most of them direct to the team) and still manage to come up with that?Well done Colts.Well done.
Baltimore also loses which moves them to the 4 seed, so we would at them with he current standings(much rather play than Pats).
Still buzzing.Not only from the victory but mainly due to our record so far.Cannot believe it fellas.Even if we are a first round exit in the playoffs,it will be a massive experience for a lot of the young kids we have in our roster.
Now come on Pacers and give us a miracle win.
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Vontae Davis and Cassius Vaughn had really good games today I thought, Darius Butler had a pick as well
Someone who couldn't be more wrong is now conspicuously absent from this website.
He doesn't have posting access to this board any more.
Vaughn was the worst DB I have ever seen in the first half. I believe someone ripped him a new one at halftime.
Play of the game? Pat McAfee's punt to the corner. The game turned on that play.
yep we already won a spot over Pitt and Cinn but not Jets so we ll need to win one more game OR a Jets loss then its all over
This isn't true. If Cincy and the Jets win out and the Colts and Pitt lose out, the Bengals and Jets would be the wild cards. Same thing if Pitt wins out instead of Cincy. It's all but clinched, but it isn't 100%. You're correct that a win/tie by the Colts or loss/tie by the Jets does clinch, but we don't definitely have a playoff spot over either Pitt or Cincy yet. Don't get me wrong, the Colts are in control to be sure but it's not a done deal yet.
By the way, you can check out every possible playoff scenario with this nifty little tool Yahoo puts out.
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We can still win the division if Houston loses tomorrow and we sweep them.
Smothered Chicken!
I think the Chargers will take the Jets out, that team always torments their team by ending well, they'll go from 4-8 to 8-8 and they'll keep their GM and coach and their fans will be pissed.
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
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Yep, if the Pats win tomorrow and the Colts win out, the division goes back to it's rightful owner. As unlikely as that is, before the season I would have said it was ever more unlikely that the Colts could be in control of their own destiny to win the division at week 15.


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In the case of People vs. John Jeffrey O'Connor, the defendant stipulates that he shook a box of macaroni and cheese on the night in question. But he vigorously denies using it as a weapon.
O'Connor, in an interview before his court hearing Wednesday, denied the allegations he pushed the box into the face of a paralyzed guest at his Corte Madera home. He also disputed the other allegations by his accuser and Central Marin police, who arrested him twice in one day last week.
"It's so wrong," said O'Connor, who is free on bail.
The investigation began at about 4 a.m. last Thursday, when Central Marin police arrested O'Connor on suspicion of punching a man in a wheelchair who was staying at his Corte Madera Avenue residence.
O'Connor was released on bail and returned home. A short time later, the paralyzed man called police to report that O'Connor assaulted him by shoving a box of macaroni and cheese in his face.
Police rushed back, found a damaged box of macaroni and cheese and arrested O'Connor again. O'Connor spent five or six nights in jail before he could arrange bail the second time. His accuser, 49, has since moved out.
In the interview Wednesday, O'Connor said nearly every detail alleged by the accuser and the police, and subsequently reported in news accounts, was wrong.
O'Connor said the accuser is not a tenant, as initially described by police, but an old friend who was injured in a rollover crash several months ago. The man, who is under county and private care, was between residences and needed a place to stay for about a month, O'Connor said. O'Connor said he let the injured man stay in one of his bedrooms for free on a short-term basis.
On the night of the incident, O'Connor said, a "speed freak" friend of the house guest came to visit at about 3 a.m. O'Connor let her in and went back to his room, but later came out to complain that the man and his friend were making too much noise, disturbing him and his 8-year-old son, who was in another bedroom.
The house guest rolled up in his wheelchair, blocked O'Connor's bedroom door and started to argue with him, according to O'Connor. Then the house guest called police and claimed O'Connor had punched him in the face. O'Connor said the man apparently faked his injuries by punching himself.
When O'Connor returned home after bailing out of jail, he learned that his 8-year-old son had wanted to cook a box of Trader Joe's macaroni and cheese that was in the home. The house guest allegedly told the child that the food belonged to him so he could not have it.
O'Connor said he was so angry that he took the box of macaroni and cheese and held it inches from his house guest's face.
"I shook it and I said, 'Is this your macaroni and cheese, (expletive)?'" O'Connor said. "I shook it in his face and the cops said I hit him with it."
Although Central Marin police booked O'Connor on felony counts the second time, the district attorney's office filed misdemeanor charges.
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LAKEPORT -- Businesses and safety organizations will gather Saturday at the Lakeport Mendo Mill and Lumber for the second annual Home & Business Disaster Expo.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the store, located at 2465 S. Main St.
The focus of the event is to educate both the public and businesses on how to make a plan, become prepared and how to stay informed during an emergency or disaster.
County government, law enforcement and fire officials will be present. Private businesses such as Sutter Lakeside Hospital, the American Red Cross, Amerigas, PG&E and insurance agencies will provide safety information and materials that could be needed or used during a disaster.
Mendo Mill will conduct drawings for prizes. The Lakeport Police Department will cook hot dogs and give out bottled water, available to the first 300 attendees.
In August, the Wye Fire incident destroyed structures and closed Highway 20, one of the main highways into Lake County, for a significant time. An evacuation order was given to residents in the area because of the fast-moving fire.
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"Enough," one thinks, but "enough" does not exist in the philosophy of this movie.
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In 2017, Asians and Asian Americans and, indeed, all minorities, need to be more than local color or types who can be easily replaced.
An interview with director Stephen Frears about his new period piece, "Victoria and Abdul."
Hypocritical progressiveness of Emmys; Genius of Ryan Heffington; Anthony Lane on "Mother!"; Coppola's "Cotton Club Encore"; History of Cobb Salad.
"Scrooge & Marley" opens on a bleak Christmas Eve in Screws, a gay Chicago nightclub owned and operated by Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited skinflint who seems to take pleasure in firing people. As played by David Pevsner, he lurks in his office and doesn't join the warmth and cheer around the piano bar. He's the club's gloom and doom department, a contrast to the crowd singing Christmas carols.
Because the origins of the story are well-known, it comes as no surprise that he is about to be encountered by three ghosts from Christmases past, present and future, most notably past, all of whom wear a sufficiency of lipstick, and by onetime business partner Marley, played in horror film makeup and style by Tim Kazurinsky, a Second City veteran who brings a macabre zeal to the role.
This sets up a framework for flashbacks, including a fraught visit to Scrooge's homophobic parents. His dad sets the period by reading Holiday magazine, an example of the film's resourcefulness with limited sets but not, let it be said, costumes.
One of the flashbacks features stand-up comic, Oscarcast joke writer and former local legend Bruce Vilanch, as the proprietor of Fezziwig's, a gay club that represents the kind of establishment Screws should have been, if Scrooge had learned anything.
Other local talent include Rusty Schwimmer, as Freda, a friendly, big-spirited gay woman, and Megan Cavanagh, Ronnie Kroell and Jojo Baby as the ghosts of Christmases past, present and future. Scrooge has a special reason to resent Freda, his niece, whose mother died in childbirth.
There was much talk about this film over the past year at local critics' screenings, because Richard Knight Jr., film critic of the Windy City Times, took a leave of absence to co-direct it with Peter Neville. They deliver more or less exactly what you'd expect, given the material.
The actors mostly have a lot of professional experience, and while "Scrooge & Marley" doesn't represent a high-water mark for any of them, it has a good heart, high spirits and of course redemption for Ebenezer Scrooge, who by arriving at a better self-understanding is able to permit himself at last to be kinder and more loving.
"No one cares about money the way you do," Scrooge's lover, Bill (Christopher Allen), tells him when they split up, "and you certainly don't care about me the way you care about money!" That there is a certain amount of overacting and waving about of hands goes with the territory in scenes like this; psychological realism is not the goal.
NOTE: The movie has a red-carpet VIP gala Thursday at the Music Box, followed by seven additional screenings over the next week. It will play Dec. 21-22 and 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
A tribute to the legendary Harry Dean Stanton.
An appreciation of the Disney film "Something Wicked This Way Comes."


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Obsession Night by Calvin Klein, $62, is not the most recent launch, but that doesn't make it any less fabulous.
It was released in 2005 and is made from a concoction of seductive scents such as: bergamot, bitter orange, mandarin, white florals, angelica root, gardenia, rose, muguet, jasmine, vanilla, tonka bean, amber, labdanum and sandalwood and cashmere wood.
This is a hefty fragrance that stands for everything sexy, sensual and irresistible. It is complex yet the message it sends is simple and clear - yeah, you know what I'm talkin' about! Obsession Night is available in a standard 3.4 oz size for $62 as well as a 1.7 oz size for $45.


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Times tables for kids: 5 times tables
We have five fingers on each hand, five toes on each foot but grouping them all together can be tough. Make things a little easier by printing off our five times table chart. Colour them in, create a poster or cut them and mix them up for some learning fun.
What you need:
- computer with internet access
- printer
- pencils, crayons or markers
Memorising multiplication times tables is now considered old-fashioned as an educational tool. Yet there's no doubt that "knowing your times tables" can be helpful, even if it is just to give a child the confidence to deliver a rote answer when they are older!
There are many methods to teach children multiplication concepts, but the most important thing is that your child has the ability to visualise the multiplication process before times tables can truly be understood. Children can start to understand mathematical concepts by using toys or food to see how adding and taking away truly "looks". This can be further reinforced by letting children have fun with numbers and maths concepts.
Colouring in, doing dot-to-dots and mazes are all helpful learning games which allow children to explore the fun of numbers, times tables and mathematics.
- Print out the five times table sheet to colour in.
- Print out easy dot-to-dots.
- Print out easy mazes.
Click here to print out the five times table multiplication sheet.
Tips for teaching kids multiplication
Multiplication is taught from the first year of school which can surprise parents as many think of multiplication as a concept taught later in primary school. In fact the strong foundations for multiplication are taught from kindergarten or Prep.
If your child is aged five to six years then they will be focusing on modelling equal groups or rows of items. They are using the language 'group' to describe a collection of items. This ability to 'see' the groups is important.
Children aged sevent to eight years can count by ones, twos, fives and tens in rhythmic patterns. They learn that equal rows are called arrays. Your child will also be making the connection that 3 groups of 2 gives the same answer as 2 groups of 3 but that it looks different. These are the basis of multiplication concepts.
Children aged 11-12 are multiplying three and four digit numbers by one digit as well as long multiplication which is multiplying three digits by two digits. Accuracy with times tables is assumed at this age as students should have a level of automaticity which allows them to move onto problem solving skills.
Find more times tables charts:
- Two times tables chart printable
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- Ten times tables chart printable
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Find more about multiplication and learning:
- Games to teach children multiplication
- Reading games for fun
- Host your own spelling bee
- Learning games with Kidspot's spelling scrambler
- Improve handwriting with printable mazes
- Handwriting fun with dot-to-dots
- Fun teaching ideas to learn left from right
- Addition facts and learning games
- Subtraction learning games
- How to teach division
- What cooking will teach our kids
Learning benefits of play, craft and activities:
- Benefits of crafts for kids
- Craft ideas to make for babies
- Why reading is important
- Your child's development milestones
- Why play makes kids smarter
- The importance of outdoor play
- Types of play
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I (The Horrorist) will be performing at Containerfest in Rotterdam this weekend, Saturday July 21. It's a large techno event. I'm on the main stage with Juan Akins, Luke Slater, Model 500, DJ Sneak and many others. In fact there are a huge amount of performances and art on display so check the website for full details. Rotterdam is a huge port in The Netherlands and they have created stages out of shipping containers. I'm very excited to be playing this outdoor festival!
"ContainerFest 0.1. On the 21st of July 2012 from 12:00h till 23:00h the first edition of ContainerFest will be organized in the Schiehaven of Rotterdam. ContainerFest0.1 is a new, multidisciplinary festival with different styles of progressive electronic music styles, industrial designs, cool performance art, visuals and art and light installations. This year you will be spoiled with two big area's filled with big (inter)national headliners. On top of this twelve of Rotterdam's finest music organisations will combine their forces in six dance area's: Blendits & Classified, Redrum/Deformer & Social Disturbance, Strange Fruit & Triphouse Rotterdam, Maatschappij voor Volksgeluk & Moustache Records, Lowriders & Doublecross and Strictly Techno & Rotterdam Ondergrondstalent."
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Altuve misses first game of year with ailing oblique
HOUSTON -- After saying this spring his goal was to play in 162 games this year, Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was unhappy with being out of the lineup in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the D-backs. Altuve felt discomfort in his left oblique swinging at a 61-mph curveball Tuesday and was out of the lineup for the first time this season as a result.
"They asked me if I could play and I said, 'Yes,'" said Altuve, who leads the Major Leagues with 88 hits and the American League with 24 steals and 279 at-bats. "I don't think it's something to take a day off, but if they want to keep me on the bench, I'm going to be ready to come in the game whenever they want."
Astros manager Bo Porter always likes to play it safe with any kind of injury, and that is certainly the case with his best hitter.
"Altuve obviously wants to play, but at the same time you have to protect them from themselves," Porter said. "We feel like if he gets treatment today and tomorrow, he should be fine and ready to go. This is not something we want to linger and become a problem where he could miss two or three weeks trying to recover from."
Altuve said that he was going to try to get Porter to change the lineup.
"Whenever his baseball career is over, he's got a chance to be an attorney because he tried to plead his best cast to get himself in the lineup," Porter said. "Jose Altuve is arguably one of the best players in our game. He's not someone you can replace, but at the same time it's the next guy up. Marwin [Gonzalez] is going to play second base today, and the guys we run out there we believe they're going to give us an opportunity to win the game."
Porter was asked if he would even stay away from Altuve in a pinch-hit situation.
"I wouldn't go that far, because if the big guy is standing on deck over there it makes the other team think twice," he said.
Brian McTaggart is reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Not sure if this has been posted already or not. If so, my bad. Thought everyone would enjoy keeping tabs on Roy's progress.
IMO this is EXACTLY what Roy needs to be doing. If he starts packing on lean muscle mass, especially in his lower body, he will dominate games. I don't think anyone on our team makes better use of their summers than Roy does. I'm glad to see him gaining strength, but still staying in good mobile basketball shape. i.e. building an athletic Dwight Howard type body, not a fat lazy Shaq physique. Dwight Howard dominates games because he is so strong, but also still very athletic overall. Much like David Robinson was. There's no reason that Roy couldn't do the same. Nice to see him in a REAL weight room too. Looks like he has a good trainer advising him, instead of some crackpot that's just trying to make him gain empty weight.
If you see this, keep it up the good work Roy!


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By Public Relations |
August 29, 2005
Thirty-five new members were inducted into the local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Sunday, April 2, 2005 in ceremonies held at St. Mary's College, South Bend, Indiana. The Nu Omicron-At-Large Chapter is sponsored by the baccalaureate nursing schools of Bethel College, Mishawaka; Goshen College, Goshen; and St. Mary's College, Notre Dame.
Sigma Theta Tau International is an organization of nurse leaders, scholars and researchers, with offices in the Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The honor society, founded at Indiana University in 1922, has over 356 chapters at more than 400 colleges and universities in the United States of America, Canada, Taiwan, South Korea, and Australia. Worldwide membership is more than 220,000.
Membership in the society is awarded to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral nursing candidates who demonstrate high scholastic achievement and graduates of nursing programs who have made outstanding contributions to nursing. Sigma Theta Tau encourages and actively supports further professional development and promotes nursing scholarship, leadership, creativity, and commitment to nursing among its members. New members in the Nu Omicron-At-Large Chapter include:
Bethel College students: Kristen Michelle Adams, Kathryn Teresa Clendenen, Emily Anne Hemker, Jennifer McDonald, Lisa Parrott, Sylvia Joy Swan, Ann Marie Batagianis, Denise Andrea Hankins, Barbara Jane Kunnen, Amy Christin Moore, Dianne Sue Stephens, Darla Jean Woodward
Goshen College students: Carol Fuller, Madhurima Gonsalves, Kara Gonzalez, Carrie Henke, Christina Kauffman, Robert Kenny, Jee Hye Kim, Deanna Martin, Gwendolyn Roller
St. Mary's College students: Melodie Davis, Catherine Grill, Leah Holden-Corbett, Andrea Lemberger, Victoria Sherman, Jennifer Stark, Amanda Stoecker, Laura Taylor, Natalie Zettler
Community Leaders: Patricia DeClouette, Melanie A. Grimble, Terri Jean Lawton, Ginny Mason, Rhonda Michelle Stacy
The keynote speaker was: Chet Peachey, RN, MS, CNA, who is currently an adjunct faculty member at Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana. Peachey was previously Vice President of Patient Care Services at Oaklawn Hospital, Goshen, Indiana. He is also a Corporate Management Team Member at Oaklawn Hospital and an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University at South Bend. The meeting was conducted by President, Giny Lonser, faculty at Bethel College.


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This summer, Marvel fans will have the chance to experience a new Marvel Knights Animation presentation release for the first time ever on DVD. Developed by the Eisner Award-winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev, Spider-Woman is brought to life when the SPIDER-WOMAN – Agent of S.W.O.R.D. DVD debuts on home entertainment shelves nationwide on June 14, 2011 from Shout! Factory, in association with Marvel Knights Animation.
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Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation (PVAI) Plus Isolation of Complex Fractionated Atrial Electrograms (CAFE) and Non-PV Triggers Ensure Long-term Recurrence-free Survival in Non-paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (TANTRA)
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This study aims to examine the long-term success rate of catheter ablation in non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients using different ablation strategies such as 1) PVAI alone, 2) PVAI+ CFAE, 3) PVAI+ CFAE+ non-PV trigger ablation.
[ PVAI: Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation CFAE: Complex Fractionated Atrial Electrograms Non-PV triggers: Triggers arising from sites other than pulmonary veins]
|Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Long-standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
|Procedure: Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation Procedure: CFAE ablation Procedure: Isolation of non-PV triggers
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|PVAI Plus Isolation of CAFEs and Non-PV Triggers Ensure Long-term Recurrence-free Survival in Non-paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- Recurrence of atrial arrhythmia [ Time Frame: 3 years ]Any episode of AF/AT (atrial tachycardia) longer than 30 seconds will be considered as recurrence). Episodes that occur during the first 3 months of the procedure (blanking period) will not be considered as recurrence.
- Improvement in quality of life [ Time Frame: 3 years ]Improvement in quality of life
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|February 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2018
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|March 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Control
Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation alone
Procedure: Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation
Radio-frequency catheter ablation of pulmonary vein antrum
Other Name: PVAI
Active Comparator: Study I
PVAI+ CFAE ablation
Procedure: Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation
Radio-frequency catheter ablation of pulmonary vein antrum
Other Name: PVAIProcedure: CFAE ablation
Catheter ablation of CFAEs
Other Name: CFAE
Active Comparator: Study II
PVAI + CFAE + non-PV triggers ablation
Procedure: Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation
Radio-frequency catheter ablation of pulmonary vein antrum
Other Name: PVAIProcedure: CFAE ablation
Catheter ablation of CFAEs
Other Name: CFAEProcedure: Isolation of non-PV triggers
Catheter ablation of triggers originating from extra-PV sites
Other Name: Non-PV triggers ablation
Detailed Description:
Back ground: Pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI) as a lone procedure, is known to have limited success rate in terms of long-term recurrence-free survival in non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (NPAF) and additional ablations isolating extra-PV triggers seem to improve the outcome (1). The extra-PV triggers include complex fractionated atrial electrograms (CFAEs) and triggers from other sites such as left atrial posterior wall, superior vena cava, left atrial appendage, ligament of Marshall and coronary sinus (1, 2). These are known to be independent predictors of late AF recurrence following catheter ablation (3, 4, and 5). In a meta-analysis of several studies comparing long-term efficacy of different ablation strategies, Li et al have reported superior success rate of combined CFAE ablation and standard PVAI in maintaining long-term sinus-rhythm (6). Similarly, earlier studies have demonstrated better ablation outcome in NPAF when non-PV triggers sites were isolated along with PVAI (5, 7). However, limited data is available showing a comparison of the lasting efficacy of the above three procedures when used in different combinations.
Hypothesis: The combined ablation strategy including PVAI, ablation of CFAE and extra-PV triggers has the highest likelihood of maintaining long-term sinus rhythm in patients with NPAF.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Patients presenting with drug-refractory long-standing persistent AF (LSPAF)
- Ability to understand and provide signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous catheter ablation or MAZE procedure in left atrium
- Reversible causes of atrial arrhythmia such as hyperthyroidism, sarcoidosis, pulmonary embolism etc
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01672138
|United States, Texas
|St. david's medical Center
|Austin, Texas, United States, 78705
|Texas Cardiac arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Hospital
|Austin, Texas, United States, 78705
|Principal Investigator:
|Andrea Natale, MD
|Responsible Party:
|Andrea Natale, Executive medical director, TCAI, Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01672138 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|August 21, 2012
|Last Updated:
|April 25, 2017
Keywords provided by Andrea Natale, Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Atrial Fibrillation
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Disease Attributes
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 20, 2017


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Topic: Sunday I cooked
It doesn't seem like much but Sunday was the first time I really cooked since before Wayne went into the hospital. I never liked to cook any way, he got hurt at work 22 years ago, so he was at home while I was working, so he did most of the cooking. On the 17th it will be one year since Wayne went to see Jesus. I would do anything to avoid the kitchen, but Sunday I fixed chilli, which was one of his favorite things during the winter. This was a huge step for me, my counselor will be happy that I made at least one step this week. We all need to band together and get rid of the monster cc.
I'm not a widow, I am a wife
We are only apart for heaven's sake
You are waiting for me at heaven's gate


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It helps open up the airways in your lungs to make it easier to breathe
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What is this medicine?LEVALBUTEROL (lev al BYOO ter ol) is a bronchodilator. It helps open up the airways in your lungs to make it easier to breathe. This medicine is used to treat and to prevent bronchospasm.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for inhalation through the mouth. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not use more often than directed. Make sure that you are using your inhaler correctly. Ask you doctor or health care provider if you have any questions.
Use this medicine before you use any other inhaler. Wait 5 minutes or more before between using different inhalers.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
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What should I watch for while using this medicine?Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. If your asthma or bronchitis gets worse while you are using this medicine, call your doctor right away.
If mouth gets dry try chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy. Drink water as directed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
Store canister upright with the mouthpiece down. Store at room temperature (68 to 77 degrees F). The contents are under pressure and may burst when exposed to heat or flame. Do not freeze. This medicine does not work as well if it is too cold. Throw away the canister after 200 sprays or after the expiration date.
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