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Yes, the Doggfather may be a legend in the hip-hop game and the epitome of a West Coast G made good, but the guy has a sense of humor as evidenced by these photos. At least I hope that's the case, cuz I really don't want him rollin' up to put a cap in my ass.
Yep, that's Buzz Aldrin and Snoop about to lay down some tracks about moon rocks
"So when you gonna take that crazy voice to the rap game, Vader?"
"Sea World season pass be the shizzle"
About to bust out the Snoop version of "Dueling Banjos"
"So this guy likes kicking around soccer balls or some sh%^"
By the end of the show, Snoop had all the View ladies pole dancing
High for the holidays
Must be raining cats and snoop doggs – ba dum dum
Snoop and Martha making some brownies with his "secret ingredient" …psst, it's weed
Platinum selling artist and honoree of the 72 oz Steak Wall of Fame
Always pictured Snoop as more of a Gobstopper fan, myself
Snoop – every Jewish mother's dream
NEWS FLASH: The LBC to merge with Galactic Empire
King and Snoop be rollin'… haters be hatin'
About to start some sh%$ in Bollywood
Sesame Street just got a new pimp on the block
Only two men on earth can still look pimp in this hat, and the other guy barely pulls it off
This sea lion just got the coolest Facebook profile pic ever
Please tell me he busted out in "Gin & Juice" with some bagpipes
"So how about we roll up on that early bird dinner at the clubhouse?"
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (School release)– No. 28Tennessee raced out to a seven-runlead through the first two innings and held Quinnipiac (0-6) to just five hits, as the Vols recorded their third-consecutive weekend series sweep with a 9-4 victory on Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
The Volunteers moved to 10-0 on the season – improving on the best start in program history – and recorded their third-consecutive weekend series sweep for the first time since the 2005 season.
"I'm never going to complain about a sweep, ever, ever, ever," said head coach Dave Serrano. "We haven't won enough, nor will we ever win enough, to ever complain about a sweep. Friday was a one-sided game, yesterday was a great character-game of coming back to the last swing and getting a base hit to tie it and win it in the 10th. Today, we jumped out early on them, but I was a little disappointed because I thought we got bored with winning. We got complacent in the middle innings – a lot of lazy fly balls, some miscues on defense – and I continue to remind these guys that we can't ever win enough to ever get bored.
"Winning feels too good and I will not allow us to ever get satisfied with anything but our best every single time. It's another learning process for this team. Fortunately we're 10-0 – I'm proud of that – and we'll go to the next game which will be La Salle on Tuesday. We're not looking past La Salle. They're the next road block in our way and then we move on to the next weekend."
Freshman right-handed pitcher Kyle Serrano earned his second win of the campaign, allowing just two hits in six innings of work and striking out five batters, the most of his young career. Junior college transfer Peter Lenstrohm was strong on the mound in his 1.2 innings of late-game relief, retiring all five batters he faced.
Sophomore outfielder Christin Stewart gave the Vols the early lead in the bottom half of the first, blasting a 2-0 pitch off the stadium scoreboard in right center to put UT on top 3-0. It was Stewart's first and the team's fourth home run of the season.
Tennessee scored four more runs on two hits and an error by the Bobcats in the second to extend its lead to 7-0. Vincent Jackson delivered a sac fly, while Taylor Smart had a RBI single in the frame. Smart bumped his average up to a team-best .448 with a 3-for-4 performance at the plate. UT's Will Maddox also had a three-hit day on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with three runs scored.
Quinnipiac strung together back-to-back doubles and plated its first run of the game in the fourth, cutting UT's lead to 7-1. The Vols got it back in the bottom half of the sixth frame with three-straight singles from Nathaniel Maggio, Smart and Tyler Schultz.
The Bobcats were able to score two runs off Trevor Bettencourt in the seventh and hit a solo homer to lead off the ninth inning to bring their scoreboard total to four. Tennessee also scored a run off a Jackson groundout in the seventh.
The Orange and White hosts La Salle (1-8) for two midweek games on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, before heading to Tempe, Ariz., for a three-game series with No. 19 Arizona State (5-4) on the weekend. Freshman Hunter Martin, who started the season opener, will return to the mound for the Vols on Tuesday.

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'The Sabres now have four-straight wins and have increased their season total to 40. It's the 11th time in franchise history that the Sabres have won at least 40 regular season games. Buffalo continues to sit in second place in the Northeast with 85 points and trail first place Ottawa by two points.'
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A CONTROVERSIAL scheme that plunged Essex plunged into darkness in a bid to save cash will take more than five years to claw back any savings, it has been revealed.
Residents in Tendring were furious after Essex County Council switched off street lights between midnight and 5am.
It was introduced to save money and cut carbon emissions.
But a Freedom of Information request reveals the cost to the taxpayer of financing the scheme will now rise from £6.5million to £8.1million and that there be no savings until 2020/21.
Tendring Council's Labour group leader Ivan Henderson said: "This fiasco has already gone on far too long and the Tories at County Hall have to accept responsibility for the shambles."
Mr Henderson is now demanding that the scheme is put on hold. He is putting a motion before County Hall on July 8 calling on the council to scrap the scheme until there is a county-wide consultation and in-depth risk assessments.
A county council spokesman said: "The savings Essex County Council expects to make for residents from its investment in a wireless street light control system depend on many factors, such as changing energy prices.
"Predictions previously circulated by the council are no longer current. Up to date figures containing actual savings are to be compiled in due course."


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Tigers keeping an eye on Cuban outfielder Castillo
TORONTO -- The Tigers were once in the heart of the market for an athletic Cuban outfielder. If the Tigers hadn't lost Victor Martinez for the 2012 season, they might well have ended up with Yoenis Cespedes. Once Martinez was lost to a catastrophic knee injury leading into that season, though, Detroit invested big in free agent Prince Fielder, and its interest in Cespedes then dissipated.
Fast forward two years, and the question is whether the Tigers' trade of Austin Jackson last week might well have the opposite, more logical impact on their interest in Rusney Castillo. While the Cuban center fielder has a budding market, Detroit has not only a long-term opening in center, but a near-immediate one.
The Tigers had a group of evaluators watching Castillo during a showcase workout for teams two weeks ago, including international scouting director Tom Moore and special assistant David Chadd. That was before the Tigers traded Jackson to Seattle in the three-team deal in which they acquired David Price from Tampa Bay.
Team president/general manager Dave Dombrowski confirmed Friday that they had representatives watching Castillo, noting that they watch virtually all of the major Cuban free agents.
All but two Major League teams had at least one representative at the workout. Other teams, too, have been reported to have heavy contingents in attendance, including the Red Sox and Cubs.
Castillo reportedly has started holding private workouts, including one for the Cubs at Wrigley Field earlier this week. The Tigers have not seen him since the showcase, but they're expected to continue tracking him. It would not be a surprise if they saw him work out again. The ultimate decision on whether to follow up with a contract offer, however, will rest with owner Mike Ilitch and Dombrowski.
Castillo's combination of blistering speed with emerging power has drawn comparisons to such multi-tooled outfielders as Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner. At 27, his agent and his talent put him close to Major League-ready. If he is not there already, he may be able to contribute at the big league level as early as this season or compete for a job at the start of next year.
That potential contribution, however, is not expected to come cheaply. The bigger the market on Castillo, or any Cuban player, the higher the bidding has the potential to grow.
The Tigers and Jackson avoided arbitration last offseason for a $6 million salary. When they traded Jackson, however, they left themselves with no long-term replacement on the horizon anytime soon. Derek Hill vaulted from Detroit's top Draft pick out of high school in June to Detroit's top prospect in July, according to MLB.com's rankings, but he remains at least a couple years away.
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Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Chronic Sinusitis
Dear Dr.,
I have been suffering with sinus issues for about 2-3 years. The problems became worse last January. Sore throat, rash, sinus headaches, facial swelling, etc. I went to an ENT. I was put on an Antibiotic for around 4 weeks. After finished with the antibiotic, a CT scan was done. It still showed congestion and a mucous cyst in one of the sinuses. Allergy test were done, and I do have new allergies. The problem is more than just allergies, I believe. I continuously get sick with sinusitis. It is just an ongoing vicious cycle. I start to feel better and then it begins all over again. I have the post nasal discharge all of the time, along with sinus pressure. The ENT did have me use a nasal steroid for the past two months to see if that gave any relief, but it did not. I am going back to the ENT this week but just wanted to have some information or another opinion of the situation before I return. I have and do have some past history of medical conditions so this problem is really effecting me. I have trouble sleeping and am ALWAYS worn out and tired. Short Synopsis of past history: Brain tumor of the cerebellum removed in 2000, double vision, balance issues, two benign cysts removed from the breasts, stomach emptying issues.... Oh and by the way I am ONLY 30 years old so I really want to solve this problem because I am way too young to be tired and worn out. Thank you so much for reading this and I hope that maybe I can get some info before my appointment this week. THANKS again!!!
Chronic sinus problems may be caused by a variety of different factors, including allergies, anatomic or inflammatory changes that obstruct the sinuses, and a variety of possible systemic conditions that impact the immune system. Your ENT surgeon is in the best position to recommend appropriate treatment, since he has had an opportunity to talk with you, examine you, and review your test results. This is especially so since you do have a number of other medical problems. A second opinion is always a good idea, but for it to be meaningful, the physician providing that opinion needs to have access to the same information.
Chronic sinus problems can be treated with a variety of medications and surgery when appropriate. Without more information, it is difficult to provide you with more specific recommendations.
Allen M Seiden, MD
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TAMPA — Since last season's disappointing 12-19 finish – and 14th-place status in the Big East Conference – so much is different for the University of South Florida's men's basketball team.
Big things are expected from a six-player recruiting class.
There's a new league – the 10-team American Athletic Conference.
Stan Heath shook up his coaching staff, bringing in three new assistants.
But some things haven't changed.
It was only two seasons ago that USF earned an NCAA tournament bid, winning two postseason games and falling painfully short of reaching the Sweet 16. Senior forward Victor Rudd and junior point guard Anthony Collins are the only two remaining Bulls who played in those games.
"I remember how fun that was,'' Collins said. "It wasn't that long ago, but it still seems like I've been in college for a long time. We want to get back to those days.''
Despite all the changes at USF, if the Bulls are to make a run toward the postseason, Collins and Rudd undoubtedly will lead the way.
"Those guys have a strong, strong mindset,'' Heath said. "I'm seeing growth in both of them in terms of becoming strong leaders. They set the example. They don't just talk about what it takes to reach the highest level. They lived it and experienced it.
"They have tasted success. I know we were all disappointed last year. And I know how hungry and motivated they are to get where we were two years ago.''
There's early season uncertainty surrounding Collins, 14th nationally in assists last season (6.5 per game), who has been unable to fully practice for about a month. After surgery to remove an inflamed bursa sac in his left knee, the swelling hasn't subsided and his status remains unknown for Saturday night's home opener against Tennessee Tech.
If necessary, the Bulls are confident that point guard duties can be handled in the short term by junior-college transfer Corey Allen Jr., and freshman Josh Heath, the coach's son.
"I feel good about this team,'' Rudd said. "I'll feel even better when AC gets back.''
Last season, Rudd led USF in scoring (12.3 points per game) and rebounding (6.9), but was often playing out of position due to the team's lack of inside presence. He felt a mounting responsibility and sometimes tried to do too much.
Seven times, he had double-digit rebounding games. But in an attempt to generate offense for the Bulls, who averaged just 58.8 points per game, he also launched 141 3-point attempts and made only 28.4 percent.
Heath was encouraged during a scrimmage last month when Rudd scored 26 points in 30 minutes on 10 of 19 shooting.
"Most of the shots were from 15 feet and in,'' Heath said. "He was very effective, very efficient. He has done a lot for us in two years, but his game has evolved to the point where he's going to play to his strengths.''
Rudd said he worked all summer on improving his shot selection. Even more important, he said, is setting the tone as a leader.
He's glad to have freshman big men John Egbunu (6-foot-10, 230 pounds) and Chris Perry (6-8, 245). But he wants them to play the correct way.
"I met everybody on the first day when they worked out,'' Rudd said. "I don't want them to slide by with anything. If I see them getting away with stuff, I'll step in and say, 'Hey, let me show you how to do that. Let me show you how to guard the post.'
"They're receptive to learning, so I'm excited about that.''
Rudd said he's also excited about playing another season with Collins. They have developed a sixth sense, a non-verbal communication where a simple nod or look can lead to an alley-oop pass and a dunk.
"AC is the anchor of everything we do offensively and defensively,'' Rudd said. "He demands excellence from everyone and he can do it without yelling. I think he takes losses the worst of anybody, so he doesn't want something like last season to happen around here again.
"We talk about (the 2012 NCAA tournament team) a little bit, but we don't want to dwell on it too much. ...We've got the guys now to get back (to the postseason).''
To gauge the fortunes of USF, you first look to the leadership and improved shooting of Rudd, the health and playmaking ability of Collins.
Rudd and Collins.
Collins and Rudd.
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I told him over AIM I give him 3 days before he goes back to posting the same way he did before as soon as KStat said something he didnt agree with. I laugh out loud everytime I read his posts.
Ye Ye Ye! But think if Detroit wins...
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This post, I like very much.
And here is a reason for everyone to root on the Pistons.
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star EVA LONGORIA and US sports pundit pal JOHN SALLEY have come up with a sexy bet on the outcome of the NBA basketball championships.
The actress has agreed to appear on Salley's BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW PERIOD programme wearing just a bikini if her beloved SAN ANTONIO SPURS lose game seven of the series tomorrow (23JUN05), while Salley has agreed to appear on Desperate Housewives wearing only Speedo swimming trunks if the DETROIT PISTONS lose.
I'd rather Salley get embarassed.
I think Detroit takes this game tonight. Sadly.
Well, at least the O'brien trophy is in the East, where it belongs.......
Super Bowl XLI Champions
2000 Eastern Conference Champions
I definitely give Detroit the edge for one single reason - free throws.
I know it doesn't take much wisdom to say that but for this game that's what it boils down to. Unless the Spurs get out ahead but I don't think that'll happen.
The poster formerly known as Rimfire
That's weird too considering the Pistons have the worst free throw shooter in the league.Originally Posted by DisplacedKnick
The poster formerly known as Rimfire
Tonight is for all the marbles. May the best team win.
Kstat, your team played great on Tues. Can they do it again? We shall see.
I'll be here regardless. I'm looking forward to next season more than I am tonight's game.
But I'll be watching --- go Spurs!
No Linking to your own site if it sells something.
That's the EXACT reason Shaq wouldn't have one championship if he didn't have Kobe. And why Wade's a perfect sidekick for him.Originally Posted by DisplacedKnick


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MAC Cream Colour Base Reviews
Pearl = great cream highlighterI purchased the Cream Colour Base in "Pearl" to use as a highlighter on my cheeks and cupid's bow. This is perfectly shimmery without being glittery at all. It just catches the light and makes you look glowing, but still natural. This can be applied easily with your fingers or if you are like me and prefer using makeup brushes, a flat foundation brush works wonderfully. This lasts quite a long...read more time because a little bit of product goes a long way. I have pale skin and this looks really nice on me. My friend is Filipino with much darker skin than me and she uses this same color as a highlight and she loves it too. This is a very versatile product that is easy to use and effective. — 5 years, 1 month agoHeathRene | 285 reviews
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Color 'Shell'Shell is a "soft-pink beige with shimmer". I have tried this as a shadow base. No good. Creasy and greasy. I have tried this as a cheek/facial highlighter. No good. Sticky and too shiny. I have tried this as a base to lip gloss/stick/pencil. No good. Too pale and washed out. I then tried this as a brow bone highlighter. SHABAM! There it is. Perfect. Amazing. It is impossible for a cream ...read moreto crease where there are no creases, and the brow bone is the perfect place to apply this. I apply with my ring finger and pat it all over the brow bone, from inside to outside. It looks so pretty with my blue eyes. I find that the lasting power is pretty good throughout a full day with no touch-ups. The one and only downside with using this in the way that I do is that in pictures it looks a tad greasy. PLEASE SEE: and Yet with my dry skin I would rather have that than looking bone dry and scary in pics. Will buy again. PS Lindsay Lohan has said that she is "obsessed" with this product! — 8 years, 2 months agoleelu | 354 reviews
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Super Fun!This stuff is creamy and very highly pigmented! I love the way it feels and I can use the shades that I bought on cheeks and lips but not eyes (I think it's due to all of the red pigment in them). I was a little disappointed because I think they'd be beautiful on eyes, but I tend to listen to warning labels! These little pots are going to last me forever and the colors I got are great for summer! — 6 years, 8 months agoThePastyHarlot | 173 reviews
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#7 Left artwork on roof of car and drove off
#6 Left fishing lures on roof of car and drove off
#5 Left Hummels out on table overnight while cleaning. Cat was afraid of Hummels and went crazy knocking them all off the table.
#4 Multiple dog related damage chewed on, knocked over, and ate.
#3 Parrot escaped and was chased by cats which caused breakage/damage to collection.
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FastCGI Process Manager (FPM)
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FPM (FastCGI Process Manager) is an alternative PHP FastCGI implementation with some additional features (mostly) useful for heavy-loaded sites.
These features include:
advanced process management with graceful stop/start;
ability to start workers with different uid/gid/chroot/environment, listening on different ports and using different php.ini (replaces safe_mode);
stdout and stderr logging;
emergency restart in case of accidental opcode cache destruction;
accelerated upload support;
"slowlog" - logging scripts (not just their names, but their PHP backtraces too, using ptrace and similar things to read remote process' execute_data) that are executed unusually slow;
fastcgi_finish_request() - special function to finish request and flush all data while continuing to do something time-consuming (video converting, stats processing etc.);
dynamic/static child spawning;
basic SAPI status info (similar to Apache mod_status);
php.ini-based config file.
Init script setup
You will probably want to create an init script for your new php-fpm. Fortunately, PHP 5.3.3 provides one for you, which you should copy to your init directory and change permissions:
$ cp <php-5.3.3-source-dir>/sapi/fpm/init.d.php-fpm.in /etc/init.d/php-fpm
$ chmod 755 /etc/init.d/php-fpm
It requires a certain amount of setup. First of all, make sure your php-fpm.conf file is set up to create a PID file when php-fpm starts. E.g.:
pid = /var/run/php-fpm.pid
(also make sure your php-fpm user has permission to create this file).
Now open up your new init script (/etc/init.d/php-fpm) and set the variables at the top to their relevant values. E.g.:
Your init script is now ready. You should now be able to start, stop and reload php-fpm:
$ /etc/init.d/php-fpm start
$ /etc/init.d/php-fpm stop
$ /etc/init.d/php-fpm reload
The one remaining thing you may wish to do is to add your new php-fpm init script to system start-up. E.g. in CentOS:
$ /sbin/chkconfig php-fpm on
Disclaimer: Although I did just do this on my own server about 20 mins ago, everything I've written here is off the top of my head, so it may not be 100% correct. Also, allow for differences in system setup. Some understanding of what you are doing is assumed.
the fpm process supports the USER2 signal, which is used to reload the config file.
kill -USR2 [pid]
should do the trick.
PHP-FPM is FAST - but be wary of using it while your code base is stored on NFS - under average load your NFS server will feel some serious strain. I have yet to find a work around for this bug: https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=52312
Doesn't work? Enable logging!
The php-fpm.log file is a great place to fault-find errors and get to the bottom of a problem. But be sure to enable logging for your specific worker pool. Or you won't see anything!
To enable error logging for the default [www] worker pool, add this line in the [www] section of your php-fpm.conf:
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Welcome to the Cisco Support Community Ask the Expert conversation. This is an opportunity to get an update on QoS on Catalyst 2960, 3550, 3560, 3750, 4500 and 6500 series switches with Cisco expert Shashank Singh. Shashank graduated in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from VIT University, Vellore India. Prior to joining Cisco he worked at General Electric as a software engineer. Later on he joined the Cisco Technical Assistance Center as an engineer in October of 2009. He has been working on LAN Switching technologies in TAC since then. Shashank also holds a CCNP certificate. QoS on Catalyst switches is one of the areas of his interest.
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Cobra rolls out their latest combat vehicle...
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Hello, everyone!
I have a ton of items from World War 2 that I've been sorting through. But this one is a mystery to me. It appears to be a Japanese fishing kit. It would have been brought home sometime during the 1920's, I believe, but the exact date and use is unknown to me. And I've been searching everywhere for it-no luck. Do any of you have any thoughts?


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http://blogs.pacers.com/2014/03/01/b...ill-in-boston/The Pacers will be without their starting point guard when they face the Celtics in Boston Saturday night (8 p.m.). George Hill, who suffered a bruised left shoulder late in Indianas win over Milwaukee on Thursday, is being held out.
I felt like I just lost the feeling in my arm for a while and when it started to come back a little bit, I knew I was OK, Hill said after Thursdays game. I knew from there that itll be alright.
C.J. Watson will make his fourth start of the season.
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I mean were fine, he said. All season long when guys go down or a guys not feeling good or healthy, others have stepped up in their spot. I feel like were one of the deepest teams in the league and thats what we strive for.
Hill, who averages 10.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, wont be on the floor for just the fourth time this season the first time since a sore left hip kept him out of three of the first five games.
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In today's day and age, consumers are using social media to get their news and information.
From cousins to grandparents and everyone in between, people are employing some form of social media to communicate, says Jolene Griffin, manager industry communications with Dairy Management Inc.
Facebook and twitter are still among the most popular social media venues, but other forms of social media like Reddit and Dig are gaining in popularity.
But how do you use these different forms of social media to resonate with consumers? Griffin offered these five suggestions during a myDairy Webinar hosted by Dairy Management Inc. on Tuesday.
1. Identify your real-life communities. Identifying online communities is as simple as thinking about what your real life communities are, says Griffin. Real life communities may be sporting events, activities with kids, or hobbies like cooking and knitting. Online communities exist for just about any hobby or interest you might have.
Remember to think outside the box when identifying online communities. What are some organizations that you belong to that would be a natural fit to join online? Make a list of your non-work related interests and search for online components to these communities. "Your time spent online should be an extension of your connections and interests in real life," says Griffin.
Sometimes people think they need to find dairy specific conversations to join. But it's about sharing your dairy experiences with a broader community, she says. This can be as or more powerful than those dairy specific conversations.
2. Listen and observe. Once you've made a list of communities to join, listen and observe the conversations.
Monitor the activity. Maybe the local Boy Scout or Girl Scout troupe mentions in a Facebook post that they are looking for outdoor trip ideas. "You could invite the troupe to your farm as a possible trip or offer to present healthy eating tips," shares Griffin.
In order to build trust and foster relationships you do have to spend some time monitoring and observing the conversation, it's all part of building credibility.
3. Find an "in". There might not be an immediate opportunity to share your message; you may have to monitor the online communities for a while. The longer you monitor and observe it will be easier to find an in.
Right now chocolate milk is a topic of interest. If you were part of the National PTA Facebook community, and actively monitoring posts you could share dairy experience when it's appropriate. "Chocolate milk could be an in," explains Griffin.
If you follow a national shopping chain, such as Target, people might have questions about products that the store carries. If you answer questions posted to the store's Facebook page it is a way to give dairy a positive plug.
The more you monitor and listen, you'll know intuitively where the "in" is, explains Griffin.
4. Craft your communication and responses. What we say is just as important as how we say it. We want to ensure the messages we're putting forth are showable, searchable, sayable and shareable, says Michele Ruby, communication consultant with Ruby-Do, Inc.
Don't be afraid to include photos and videos to convey your message. "It's one thing to tell someone, but it's another to show them a picture," Griffin says. "When talking about planting corn this weekend because it's finally dry, show pictures. Pictures help people feel like they were there."
Use appropriate tagging methods to ensure messages are searchable. In Twitter you want to use hash tags, such as #farming or #dairy. Blog posts should be tagged with key words. Taking these extra steps will make sure that people can find your information.
Type like you talk will help your messages be sayable. "You want your communication to be read as if you were conversing with them verbally," says Ruby. "Incorporate your own personal stories and use words exercised in every day conversation. Don't just spit out canned facts."
"Online posts and tweets are really conversations," agrees Griffin. "You want to make sure it sounds like your conversing in real life." Avoid dairy industry jargon.
Communication should be sayable. Try and keep posts below the 140 character limit, notes Griffin. On Twitter this type of tweet will be more attractive to be retweeted. If the message is over the 140 character limit, people may disregard it and not retweet your message, she explains.
When responding, keep it simple. The message doesn't have to be complicated. For example the Minnesota Twins recently tweeted: "What food is everyone most excited for this upcoming season? Walk-a-taco, turkey-to-go, minnieapple pie or kosher dogs?"
If you had seen this tweet, you could have responded: "I'm looking forward to the ice cream stand. Nothing better than ice cream and #baseball."
Your message shouldn't be "I'm a dairy farmer and I think everyone should eat ice cream," explains Griffin. Look for fun, simple ways to talk about the products we produce in the dairy industry.
Another example might be if you're a member of a cooking community. If someone is talking about summer picnics and is asking for suggestions of what to take, it's easy to pipe in with your favorite dairy recipe, says Griffin. "There are many ways to incorporate and bring the dairy industry to life."
5. Manage relationships. Once you've become a member of an online community you need to manage your involvement. "I understand you have a million things going on at the farm, you're a parent and you have your own personal interests. But managing relationships shouldn't be overwhelming," explains Griffin.
Engaging on a regular basis in online communities that reflect your personal interests, not just the dairy industry should make managing relationships easier. Remember to be proactive and not just reactive.
Social media use should be a unique experience to you and your interests. But the idea is to look around at the communities that you're interested in online and join the conversation, says Griffin.
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Zona appreciates the Reporter's having done an article covering the Southside of Santa Fe and having been included in that article.
The Santa Fe Youth & Family Center Consortium, d/b/a Zona del Sol, would like to correct an error concerning necessary services on the south side of Santa Fe. The article included a photograph of the 5.4-acre Master Plan for Zona with a caption indicating that there is only one completed building on the site. This is untrue.
The multi-purpose building that is widely known as "Zona" on the corner of Jaguar and Country Club roads was constructed in two phases completed in 2006 and 2009 with a total of 7,007 square feet. The YMCA and Girls, Inc. (both founding members of the Zona consortium) provided services in the building beginning in 2006. It is currently being used for multiple programs run by the Santa Fe Public Schools, EarthCare, YouthWorks, the Food Depot, ARTsmart and Cooking with Kids. In collaboration, successful programs, including a summer camp, are offered year-round. Many other programs ranging from concerts to dinners, community meetings and training events also occur in the building.
In 2011 the YMCA moved its programs to the 5,000 square foot YMCA building which resides on the opposite side of the Zona campus on the corner of Valentine Way and Country Club Road. Its toddler, preschool and prekindergarten programs currently serve up to 70 children and are a powerful resource in preparing Southside Santa Fe children for entry into the public school system. Expansions to the YMCA building are planned but it is open and providing excellent programs at this time.
The 5.4-acre campus was purchased by the city of Santa Fe in 1996 and leased to Zona, which was given the tasks of development and management of the property, and coordination and support of programmatic services with the affiliated organizations within the campus. A consortium of area non-profit organizations (presently seven agencies joined by community members) have for 17 years facilitated the construction of two buildings and provided youth and family services to the Southside. The goal was, and continues to be, group cooperation, a sharing of resources, co-sponsored programs and a blend of leadership and expertise. Despite the economic struggles felt by all nonprofit human service agencies, services to the Southside continue to expand.
Editor's Note: The current YMCA buildling is much smaller than the building envisioned on the master plan. That's the reason SFR characterized it as "not complete."
I love the "looking back" articles. I wish you would print more of them.
Santa Fe sure is not short on colorful people and history.
People do not have a "right" to pay for sex. No one has a monetary "right" to access another's body. What is wrong with you people?
Thanks for the theater of the absurd in your article "Gender Blind" (about the hilarious "gender identity" concept, which has no validity whatsoever, of course). No serious person actually buys that gender is an matter of "identity" or choice. You are born male or female, based on your genitals and chromosomes, period. All this gender identity stuff is a load of bull. As a newspaper, you have an obligation to be truthful. You were dishonest and misleading in "Gender Blind" when you referred to a female, Jess Clark, as "he." Please publish a correction stating that Jess Clark is a woman who therefore should be referred to as "she" regardless of what she claims is her "identity."
There are a number of sites specifically geared towards women. I work for one called Sssh.com, the owner was just inducted into the Adult Video News Hall of Fame for her work in this genre Porn for Women. Over the last 15 years, we have seen a huge increase in interest and membership base. The growth has been incredible. It's very rewarding and yes, we make our own movies and yes our staff is primarily female.
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(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites, and this Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce is something that would be great for the holiday weekend. Flat Iron Steak is a bit more expensive now than when I first posted about it in 2007, but it's still a pretty good buy compared to most steak that's suitable for grilling. Enjoy!)
If you don't have an outdoor grill, this can be cooked on a stove-top grill pan with ridges or a George Foreman Grill with good results.
Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
(Makes at least 4 servings, grilling instructions from meat package and Chimichurri Sauce inspiration many other bloggers.)
1 piece Flat Iron Steak, 1 1/2 - 2 pounds
1 T Steak Rub (I used my homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning, but you can use any brand or skip if you prefer)
Chimichurri Sauce Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves (about 1 cup before chopping)
1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley leaves (about 1 cup before chopping)
2 T minced garlic
3 T fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. Aleppo pepper flakes (or use a smaller amount of cayenne pepper if you can't find Aleppo pepper)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 cup olive oil
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Topic: Xeloda & oxaliplatin, ?? Y90
Just to remind u my mother has been diagnosed as inoperable ICC with bone metastases 3 months ago, since that she was on GEMOX (gemzar+oxaliplatin) (3cycles) and Erbitux (cetuximab)(6weeks), het CAT scan showed stationary disease ( the radiologist told me that some of the masses mildy increased in size but others are also decreased in size!!!) so it is considered as a stable disease, her tumor markers are CA19.9 183 to 540 but alfa feto protein was 596 and decreased to 303 which is really weird!!! her treating oncologist is not really satisfied with that result and he is planning to shift her to Xeloda+oxaliplatin and he consulted an interventional radiologist for Y90 and waiting for his reply.
Any body here has experience about that combination and Y90???
Is that possible that she may show better response (regression) after the next 3 cycles???


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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls and How to Freeze Cinnamon Rolls
I love homemade cinnamon rolls. I think they might be one of my favorite things to bake. Back in the fall, I got it stuck in my head that I really wanted to make pumpkin cinnamon rolls. If you think of the spices in pumpkin pie, it seems obvious that pumpkin and cinnamon go together really well.
So I set out to find a recipe. There are quite a few out there. But, the last thing Hubby and I need in the house is an entire batch of cinnamon rolls! So I decided I wanted to make some and freeze some for later.
Now over the past few years, I have gotten over my fear of yeast. I'm comfortable using yeast in recipes, but I am not to the point where I mess with recipes containing yeast. I wasn't exactly sure how freezing the cinnamon rolls would affect the yeast in the dough…
Almost as if the people at King Arthur Flour knew about my predicament, I saw this post on their blog about freezing cinnamon rolls. You basically make the cinnamon rolls like the recipe says, but you only bake them for about 15 minutes. Then you take them out of the oven, partially cooked, allow them to cool, then freeze them.
Then, when you want to enjoy your cinnamon rolls, you simply pop them in the fridge to defrost overnight. The next morning, you bake them about 20 minutes and voila – homemade cinnamon rolls in just 20 minutes! The best thing about this method is that you can apply it to any cinnamon roll recipe.
The dough has pumpkin and some spices in it. The filling in these is simply homemade pumpkin pie spice. It really helped to enhance the pumpkiny flavor of the dough. And obviously, I topped these cinnamon rolls with some cinnamon cream cheese frosting. You can't have cinnamon rolls without frosting!
I made the cinnamon rolls on a Saturday and put 8 rolls into two disposable 8″ pans with lids. I popped one into the freezer after they cooled and the other half batch got thrown into the fridge. We enjoyed the batch from the fridge the next morning and the batch from the freezer a couple weeks later. I can vouch that the batch from the freezer tasted just as delicious as the batch from the fridge. This is method is definitely going to be used repeatedly in our house.
Note, as I was contemplating (aka obsessing about) this recipe, I contacted my go-to yeast expert, Bridget about what to do and which recipe I should use. She recommended adapting this pumpkin bread recipe, which is what I used. Since then, she has also posted about pumpkin cinnamon rolls, so feel free to just go straight to that post for her version.
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
For the Dough
4 1/2 cups bread flour
1 Tbsp instant yeast
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
4 Tbsp butter
For the Filling
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
big pinch of cardamom (or you can substitute mace)
1/8 tsp salt
1 Tbsp melted butter
For the Frosting
4 oz cream cheese, at room temp
2 Tbsp butter, at room temp
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2-4 Tbsp milk
Mix the flour, yeast, spiced, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. In a large measuring cup, lightly beat the eggs and whisk in the pumpkin and butter. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the liquid ingredients. Continue mixing on medium-low until the dough is elastic and supple, about 8 minutes. You may need to add a little more flour or water to get the correct consistency – soft but not sticky.
Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp dishtowel. Set the dough aside to rise until it has doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
Make the filling by combining the filling ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Grease two 8" round pans. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Using a serrated knife, cut the dough in half.
Set half of the dough aside and roll the other half into a large rectangle around 16"x12". Spread half of the filling onto the dough and roll into a log starting with the long side nearest to you. You may need to use some warm water to seal the edge of the dough. Slice the log into 8 pieces. Repeat with other piece of dough.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 1.5-2 hours.
To serve now: Preheat oven to 350. Bake cinnamon rolls 25-30 minutes until lightly browned.
To freeze and serve later: Preheat oven to 325. Bake cinnamon rolls for 15 minutes. Let the buns cool complete in the pan. When they are completely cooled, cover and freeze.
When you are ready to serve the buns, place buns in the fridge to thaw out overnight. The next morning, preheat oven to 350. Bake until buns are light brown, about 20 minutes.
Make the frosting while the cinnamon rolls are baking by beating butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer. Add the cinnamon and mix until smooth. Slowly mix in powdered sugar. Add milk to thin frosting to desired consistency. Frosting can be frozen.
Dough Recipe adapted from The Way the Cookie Crumbles (originally from King Arthur Flour)
Filling Recipe from Joy the Baker
Frosting Recipe from ME!
17 Responses to "Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls and How to Freeze Cinnamon Rolls"
I think it's very interesting that KAF has you freeze after baking. With most yeast things, you can pop them in the freezer before the second rise, and then take them out the night before, let them have a slow rise in the fridge, and then leave them out until they are proofed and then bake. It seems so much easier to just partially bake them. Interesting.
All the flavors sound incredible!
1. Pumpkin cinnamon rolls are fabulous, and these look great!
2. I love the tip about pre-baking the rolls before freezing. I will definitely be employing that technique :).
These sound AMAZING! I've been fearful of making cinnamon rolls- both for the baking and having them around- this is great to know though! Thanks!
No fair using my recipe and then making prettier cinnamon rolls than me. Hmph!
Oh well, I suppose it's worth it to find about this great freezing trick!
Wow, do those look and sound delicious! Thanks for the info on how to freeze the rolls. I think I'll attempt yeast soon.
Thanks for sharing the tip on freezing cinnamon rolls. I seriously love KAF's helpful hints on their blog and website!
ok what a brilliant idea!! I love making pumpkin cinnamon rolls, I just made a batch last weekend 🙂
Oh YUM! Thanks for the freezing tips. I wanted to make my kids homemade cinnamon rolls this weekend, but like you, didn't want them sitting around to tempt me! Does the pumpkin make the rolls really moist? I'm saving this recipe.
Rhondi – I found the dough to be similar to other cinnamon roll dough as far as the moistness goes.
I haven't had cinnamon rolls in such a long time! I can't wait to try these.
These look great – the pumpkin is such a nice touch. Love the freezing tips!
Hello as I am sure you know here in Italy we use the yeast in very many recipes. To freeze some dough leavened with baking powder (such as croissants or Daddy), some experts have advised me after giving shape to freeze before the final rise, then remove from freezer the night before putting in the oven thawing, and morning turn on the oven and cook as usual. I must tell you that I tried and the result was perfect.
Ciao Flavia
Yum! I LOVE cinnamon rolls and pumpkin cinnamon rolls are definitely a nice change-up from the usual plain cinnamon rolls. Great recipe!
pumpkin cinnamon rolls!? get out of town!? these look ah-mazing!!!!
I love your freezing tip! I actually haven't tried making cinnamon rolls yet, but will soon! It's nice to know you can make them the night before too and then just finish baking in the morning.
delicious a favourite I make similar
I never knew pumpkin cinnamon rolls existed until now. Looks and sounds divine!


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You'll find cavatelli pasta in the frozen foods section of your grocery store, with the ravioli. Many people have never tasted cavatelli, and it really has a taste and texture all its own. For this pasta dish, I took two traditionally paired ingredients — sausage and broccoli rabe — but changed it up a bit using turkey sausage and adding just a bit of tomato.–Allysa Torey
Cavatelli with Turkey Sausage, Tomato, and Broccoli Rabe Recipe
- Quick Glance
- Makes 6 servings
- 1 pound broccoli rabe, coarsely chopped (2-to-3-inch pieces are good)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1/4 cup minced garlic
- 2 pounds frozen ricotta cavatelli
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1. Put a large pot of water on to boil over high heat. Bring a second large saucepan of water to boil. Add the broccoli rabe to the saucepan and cook until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and plunge the broccoli rabe into a large bowl of cold water. Transfer to a salad spinner and spin dry. Set aside.
- 2. Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a shallow Dutch oven, over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and stirring often, until the sausage is in small pieces and is thoroughly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the garlic.
- 3. Meanwhile, add the cavatelli to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the package directions, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4. Add the crushed tomatoes and the salt to the Dutch oven and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- 5. Drain the cavatelli and add to the Dutch oven with the broccoli rabe and the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, tossing gently to evenly coat. Cook for 2 minutes more.
- 6. Serve immediately with the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and black pepper to taste.
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This may be of interest. Have not had time to listen, so it may be very good, middling or bad:
http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2009/03/bg ... vipassana/
Moggalana wrote:I wanted to post that too, and ask what you think. Any thoughts yet, anyone?
mikenz66 wrote:Hi Frank,
Can you explain where in the Visiddhimagga it is said that crushing mind with mind is presented as an instruction for attaining Jhana? All I see in Chapter IV is practical advice such going to secluded places, balancing the faculties, etc...
The approach taken in the Vism. to the description of the one pointed quality of Jhanas is probably misleading for many people. This is complicated in this discussion by the Vism. implication that Jhana can only be examined by adverting after emerging from absorption.FrankT wrote:In addition, if you read over MN 111 - the Anupada Sutta: One After Another (http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.111.than.html), where the Blessed One is explaining to the monks about Sariputta's, meditation progress through the Rupa and Arupa Jhana's.
The main point that stands out starting from the 1st Jhana to the Base of Nothingness, is that he (Sariputta) was aware of the 5 aggregates by way of contact, feeling (sensation), perception, intention, consciousness, desire, decision, persistence, mindfulness, equanimity, & attention all the way through.
"...he (Sariputta) ferreted them out one after another. Known to him they arose, known to him they remained known to him they subsided. He discerned, 'So this is how these qualities, not having been, come into play (by way of the arising of the 5 hindrances). Having been, they vanish.' He remained unattracted & unrepelled with regard to those qualities, independent, detached, released, and dissociated, with an awareness rid of barriers."
Great words, indeed...
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Rollover Study for Zerit (Stavudine) ER Studies (-096, -099)
This study has been completed.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
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First received: June 28, 2005
Last updated: April 8, 2011
Last verified: April 2011
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The purpose of this study is to compare long-term safety and tolerability of stavudine (d4T) extended release (ER) versus conventional (immediate release [IR]) formulations, each in combination with lamivudine (3TC) and efavirenz (EFV) in subjects who have completed Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) studies AI455-096 and AI455-099.
|HIV Infections AIDS
|Drug: stavudine, efavirenz, lamivudine
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Study to Compare Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of Stavudine (d4T) Extended Release (ER) Versus Conventional (Immediate Release, IR) Formulations, Each In Combination With Lamivudine (3TC) and Efavirenz (EFV) in Subjects Who Have Completed BMS Studies AI455-096 and AI455-099
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MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Stavudine Lamivudine EfavirenzU.S. FDA Resources
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Safety: Frequency and severity of AEs, and treatment discontinuations for AEs; population trends for triglycerides and cholesterol. Primary efficacy outcome: proportion of subjects with HIVRNA <400, <50, and change in viral load over the study period
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Efficacy: Changes in CD4 cell counts
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|Study Start Date:
|January 2001
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|January 2005
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|January 2005 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Completed d4T studies AI455-096 or AI455-099
- Have demonstrated compliance with the study medication and treatment visits
- Provide written informed consent
- Agree to use a barrier method of birth control (such as condoms) during the study
- Have a negative pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to start of study medication
Exclusion Criteria:
- Are pregnant or breast-feeding
- Need to take certain medications that have systemic myelosuppressive, neurotoxic, pancreatotoxic, hepatotoxic or cytotoxic potential
- Have active alcohol or substance abuse which may prevent compliance or increase risk of developing pancreatitis
- Have certain other conditions or prior treatments that might interfere with study continuation
- Need to take certain medications that should not be taken with EFV
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HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
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Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C19 Inhibitors
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Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inducers
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If there's one thing that has been constant during Joey Logano's four-year Sprint Cup career, it's his grin.
And though the 22-year-old has a lot to be happy about — he is one of the 43 best stock-car drivers in the world after all — it hasn't always been easy to find the bright side of his sometimes-tumultuous career.
He entered the sport in 2009 as one of the most touted rookies in the history of NASCAR. We've all heard the "Sliced Bread" nickname, right?
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But Logano's enormous promise hasn't quite panned out. His former Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin have at times won races by the handful. Logano has just two Cup wins to his credit. And even by his own admission, the first — a rainout win at New Hampshire in 2009 — didn't feel quite right.
A year later, Logano was making progress, but made headlines for his infamous run-in with Kevin Harvick at Pocono Raceway.
In addition, Logano has had to weather seasons tainted by rumors that his days at JGR were drawing to a close — to say nothing of doing all of this at a very young age.
But that all changed this year. With Matt Kenseth taking over the No. 20 at JGR, Logano has moved to Penske Racing, where he is driving the No. 22 Ford and teaming with Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski.
Now, four races into the season, Logano is making headlines again, but for all the wrong reasons. His confrontation and verbal war with Hamlin, his former teammate, was the lasting impression from Bristol, where Logano was battling Jeff Gordon for the lead when Hamlin wrecked him.
Ironically, Logano is on the cover of the April issue of NASCAR Illustrated (on newsstands now). NI editor Jay Pfeifer sat down with Logano at Daytona to talk about his career and his new venture at Penske Racing.
NI: You entered a handful of Cup races at the tail end of the 2008 season. How did you feel at that time? Were you confident?
Logano: Not really, no. I was confident after Richmond. That was going to be my first start. We went out and practiced and we were, like, third-quick. And then we went into qualifying trim and we were, like, fourth-quick.
Then qualifying got rained-out and we missed the race. Then, the next race, we ran like crap. Really bad. And we ran bad the rest of the season. And it takes a lot of confidence out of you.
After Richmond, I was like, "I'm going to destroy everyone. This is going to be awesome. This is going to be easy." And then I realized no, not so much. I had a lot of work to do.
Slowly but surely, I'm getting there. You're never done. You never say, "Oh, man, I'm where I want to be." You always have to keep improving yourself.
NI: You had to go into your rookie season thinking that you were in for a long year. This sport seems to demand a year or two of learning. Were you bracing for a tough year?
Logano: It depends on your team's cars. If they're good, you can look awesome and this really can seem easy. And then there are times when the balance is right and you're still slow. Those are rough years.
NI: So, how did you keep your spirits up that year?
Logano: I had Nationwide. That was a big gain. I was running good over there. During that first season, I think I won five Nationwide races. So, it was like, "I can still drive. I'm not an idiot."
NI: Then, of course, not even halfway through your first full season, you win a rain-shortened race at New Hampshire. Did that change anything for you?
Logano: No, it didn't. Just because it wasn't won the way I wanted to win. It didn't change much for me. It was still cool to win it though! I was going to take it. A win's a win but it's not the same. Pocono means a lot to me.
NI: So, how was your confidence level at the end of that first season?
Logano: I was catching on but I wasn't close to where I wanted to be. At the end of 2010, that's where my confidence was at its highest. It's higher today but then, I was as confident as I'd ever been. Because every week, you're top-10, top-five. You're ripping it. I hated to see the offseason come.
But you come back the next year and you're like, "Oh, man, this is going to be awesome." I wish we'd had that speed at the beginning of 2010 because we were digging out of a deep hole.
NI: In mid-2010, you had the infamous near-brawl with Kevin Harvick at Pocono. Had you had confrontations like that before?
Logano: Not to that extent. I learned a lot from that and how I would deal with it the next time. There's things I would have done differently and some things were just going to be there because I was the new guy. You have to go through some of this.
NI: So, being the new guy was a big part of that?
Logano: Sometimes, you're trying to make a name for yourself and trying to earn your stripes. Looking back, I would have dealt with it differently. Everything's fine now. Kevin and I say hello and we race each other really well. It's over.
NI: Had something like that been simmering with Harvick?
Logano: I thought I'd done enough to end it but I didn't. Obviously [laughs].
It sucks when you're having a good run like that — we were running fourth, I think. And to get taken out like that, that fired me off pretty hard. Especially when we weren't running good every weekend.
NI: After that week, did you feel like you had earned your stripes?
Logano: You earn your stripes when you run good. Not when you fight over a wreck. It's when you win races. Last year was when that happened. That's when you feel like you belong.
NI: You've talked a lot lately about how you've grown as a leader. How does that manifest itself in the shop or with the team?
Logano: That's something that I haven't honed in on perfectly yet. For the first two years, I wasn't even aware of my role. So, I feel like I'm behind the eight ball but I'm trying to get there.
Being a leader, you have to keep the guys confident, keep them working hard, keep them wanting it. That's a big thing. They have to want to win and not be OK with second.
How you do that in a positive way is a challenge. You just have to think about what to say. My natural reaction to say some things is probably not the best thing to say. It might be the right thing to say but you have to say it the right way.
NI: You've also been spending a lot of time at the shop. Is that helpful in building credibility with the team?
Logano: I think that Brad [Keselowski] helped with my credibility a lot because he wanted me there. But the guys have been super-awesome; very welcoming. Right off the bat, helping me out. We've all been working really hard on the new car, testing, getting to know Todd [Gordon, Logano's crew chief]. It's a lot. We tested four times in the offseason. Each test got a bit better.
NI: How are you feeling about the "Gen6" car?
Logano: The new car has got a lot of downforce and a lot of drag. It will change the way we race a lot. I think it will move more towards how we race with the new Nationwide car. And that will play to my favor, I hope, because the Nationwide stuff has been good.
The camber and rear housing will really change things. That's a fair amount of rear grip. I think that's a good thing. Lightening up the cars is a good thing. I think that should improve the racing, for sure.
We all still have to figure out how to race around each other. The cars aren't yawed-out as much; it feels like it puts a bigger hole in the air.
NI: You had to deal with rumors of drivers replacing you at JGR over the past two seasons. How do those rumors get back to you?
Logano: It comes to me from the media. You see it on TV. I read Twitter. That stuff's there. You can't hide from it so you have to face it. Honestly, it's really hard. I'm not going to lie. But all you can do is do your best.
The only way to change people's opinions is to go out there and do what you do best. Keep working hard and figuring it out.
NI: What does the nickname "Sliced Bread" mean to you these days?
Logano: It was a joke among my friends from the very beginning. The media picked up on it. I think Randy LaJoie said something on TV and there it went. Whatever. It doesn't mean anything to me. I'm not a huge fan of nicknames in the first place. I just want to be myself.
— This story originally appeared in the April issue of NASCAR Illustrated, which is on newsstands now.


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Twins bullpen much improved from last season
MINNEAPOLIS -- The bullpen has continued to be a strong suit for the Twins, as Minnesota's relievers have combined for a 2.63 ERA entering Friday that ranks second in the Majors.
It's been an improvement on last year, when the bullpen combined for a 3.77 ERA that ranked as the 17th best mark in baseball.
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said the key has been the starters going deeper into games this year to give relievers specific roles and limit their workload. Minnesota relievers ranked third in innings pitched last year, compared to 10th this year.
"We always talk about not overworking them, but there are going to be times when you have to," Gardenhire said. "They're going to have to step up and do a few extra things. But they've risen up and done just about everything we've thrown at them. They all have their roles and are fitting in pretty good. It seems like no matter who we sent out there, they do a really nice job for us."
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Brian Vickers had a season full of racing and competitive activities in 2012, just not one where he drove the same type of car every week.
From racing sportscars in Europe to stock cars in the United States, Vickers didn't feel as if he took a year off even though he ran only eight NASCAR Sprint Cup races.
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He'll be back as a full-time NASCAR driver in 2013 as he drives the full Nationwide Series schedule for Joe Gibbs Racing in addition to nine Cup races in the car primarily driven by Mark Martin at Michael Waltrip Racing.
"Last year, I raced a lot, just not in the same series," Vickers said. "I raced kind of all over the world. I'm looking forward to being back in the Nationwide Series and in NASCAR."
This won't be the first time that the 29-year-old Vickers has embarked on a comeback season. The 2003 Nationwide Series champion and 2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup participant missed the final 25 races of 2010 because of blood clots and related heart surgery.
He was back full time with Red Bull Racing in 2011, but the team folded at the end of the year and Vickers was out of a ride.
"I learned a lot over the last three or four years from being taken out of the car being sick to not being full time this past year with everything that happened leading up to the season," Vickers said. "I was then racing Europe.
"My perspective, I grew as a person and as an individual, as a racecar driver. My perspective on life changed through all these events, including 2012."
Vickers, who had three top-fives and five top-10s in his eight Cup races last year, feels as if he's on top of his racing game.
He said he learned some things racing sportscars in Europe as far as how drivers communicate with their team as well as braking techniques.
"Doing the same thing all the time, you can still make gains within that but what you can learn doing the exact same thing over and over again is pretty limited, " Vickers said. "Sometimes you have to do some things a little different to learn."
Now that Vickers is back in NASCAR full time, he obviously would love to return full time to Cup, where he has two career victories.
It would seem that he would be a natural fit to drive the MWR No. 55 car full time in 2014 as Mark Martin said he expects that to be a one-driver, championship effort next season.
"I would love it to be me," Vickers said. "I really enjoyed being there. I really felt at home. That team is a phenomenal team. They have done a great job.
"Working with Mark has been a pleasure, just what I've taken away from the experience. But there's no guarantees in life. I've learned that the hard way. My focus is on 2013, and I think success this year will lead to great opportunities next year."
One of those opportunities might not be at MWR.
Vickers will compete for the Nationwide championship with Gibbs, which won nine Nationwide races with Joey Logano last year. Vickers will team with former Cup driver Elliott Sadler to give Gibbs two strong championship contenders.
"You can't rule out any possibilities at Gibbs," Vickers said. "I've really felt at home at MWR. I feel at home at Toyota. I'm really enjoying getting to know the Gibbs guys. I'm really enjoying walking into that shop as well.
"Nothing has been decided yet, but I definitely appreciate the considerations on anyone's part and I love driving the 55."
Vickers understands he will have to perform well to earn that ride. But he also knows there are outside factors. Aaron's, which sponsors Martin's races, is in the last year of its deal with MWR.
"The biggest thing that will determine that ride will be the sponsor," Vickers said. "Whoever is writing the check, whatever they want is going to happen. Period. Clearly, success helps with that, but that is not always the determining factor.
"It depends on who the sponsor is. It depends on what they're looking for and what they want out of the program. So running good always helps and it never hurts. But just running good is not going to seal the deal."


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2008 Ford Edge Problems
RepairPal has identified the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Edge based on complaints from actual vehicle owners. We'll tell you what the problem is and what it'll take to fix it.
Bulletin 13N02 - This program extends the coverage of the brake booster to ten years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start of the vehicle, whichever occurs first. This is a one time repair program.
In some of the affected vehicles, it is possible for the brake booster to develop a small tear in the diaphragm under certain driving and environmental conditions. If this occurs, the driver may hear a hissing noise while depressing the pedal and may also experience a "spongy" pedal feel without a noticeable effect on braking performance. If the vehicle is not serviced, the tear will eventually expand and the pedal effort required to stop the vehicle will gradually increase. However, in all cases, the fundamental vehicle braking system remains functional.
A leaking axle shaft seal and / or PTU cover seal can cause transmission (red) or Power Transfer Unit (PTU) (brown) fluid leaks at the axle area. The axle shaft seal and / or PTU cover seal may be leaking and should be replaced as required.
Adhesive for foam blocks in the headliner can fail leading to poor fitment of the headliner and a possible rattle around the sunroof area. The foam blocks attach the headliner to the mounting brackets. Access the headliner and re-secure the foam blocks to the brackets using cable ties / zip ties.
The "Sync" wireless phone system may randomly loose "pairing" with the phone in use. This concern has been addressed with a software update which should be available from any Ford dealership service center at no charge.
Excessive clearance between the plastic wheel cladding and the wheel can cause a clicking noise from the wheel area while the car is moving. If the plastic cladding is loose, the wheel will need to be replaced.
Bad adhesive can cause the foam seal between the dash and windshield to slide out. To correct, the windshield must be removed, and then remove and replace the foam with new parts.
Faulty installation or adhesive can cause the optional bumper protection strip on rear bumper to bubble. The strip on the bumper cover should be replaced.


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Martinsville, VA (SportsNetwork.com) - When the Sprint Cup Series competes at Martinsville Speedway, it's a pretty good bet that a Hendrick Motorsports driver will be going to victory lane.
HMS is celebrating its 30th anniversary in NASCAR this year. On April 29, 1984, the first season for the team then known as All-Star Racing, Geoffrey Bodine won at Martinsville, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet for team owner Rick Hendrick. The team changed its name to Hendrick Motorsports the following year.
In three decades, Hendrick has accumulated 219 wins in NASCAR's premier series. Twenty one of those victories have come at Martinsville, a 0.526-mile oval, which is the shortest racetrack on the series' schedule.
Hendrick drivers Jimmie Johnson, the six-time and defending Sprint Cup champion, and Jeff Gordon, a four-time titleholder in the series, lead all active drivers with eight wins each at Martinsville.
With an average finish of 5.333, Johnson has scored 21 top-10 finishes in 24 races at this track. His eighth win here came in last year's spring race.
"Martinsville is one of those races on the schedule I always want to win," Johnson said. "Last year, we had great runs at Martinsville, and it would be an honor to win there once again for Hendrick Motorsports."
Gordon claimed win number-eight at Martinsville last October when he passed Matt Kenseth for the lead with 21 laps to go and then held off Kenseth at the finish by just 0.6 seconds. Gordon has posted 34 top-10 finishes in 42 races here. His average finish at this track is 6.833.
"You have to be aggressive, but you have to be patient," Gordon said of racing at Martinsville. "Martinsville has fairly long straightaways - at least for a half-mile track - with extremely flat, tight corners. You really want to 'roll' into the corners, but it's very easy to overdrive the entry and use too much brake. You also have to 'roll' the center of the corners while getting traction up off [the corners]. Even when you hit a lap perfectly, chances are you are dealing with traffic the very next lap since there are 42 other drivers on this tight track with you."
Gordon, who is currently third in the point standings, and Johnson, sixth in points, have yet to win a race this season.
Last Sunday in Fontana, Calif., Kyle Busch became the fifth different winner in as many Sprint Cup races in 2014. Busch joined Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Daytona 500), Kevin Harvick (Phoenix), Brad Keselowski (Las Vegas) and Carl Edwards (Bristol) as those drivers who have all but guaranteed themselves a berth in this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Will there be a sixth different winner this weekend at Martinsville?
Six different winners to start the season would be a Chase-era record.
Matt Kenseth had struggled at Martinsville throughout his Cup career until last year, his first season with Joe Gibbs Racing. Kenseth led a total of 96 laps before finishing 14th in the spring race and then followed up with a second-place run after leading 202 laps in the fall event.
"Both races were really good here last year," Kenseth said. "We led a few laps in the spring, thought we had a top-five car, but then we pitted [late in the race] and we didn't go anywhere after we pitted," Kenseth recalled. "In the fall race, we ran good. We did everything we could do. We just got beat by somebody [Gordon] that was a little bit better."
Kenseth's teammate, Denny Hamlin, is expected to race at Martinsville after missing last weekend's event in Fontana. Hamlin, the driver of the No. 11 Toyota for JGR, was sidelined due to what the medical team onsite at Auto Club Speedway originally termed a vision problem stemming from a sinus infection. He was taken to a local hospital where doctors found a small piece of metal in his eye. Doctors were able to remove the object, and he felt immediate improvement to his condition. A CT Scan found no other complications.
Hamlin was then evaluated by a doctor in the Charlotte area on Monday. He had a follow-up examination on Wednesday, at which time he was cleared to resume all racing activity without restriction. Hamlin, a Virginia native, has won four Sprint Cup races at Martinsville.
Forty-four teams are on the preliminary entry list for the STP 500.
Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup. Date: Sunday, March 30. Race: STP 500. Site: Martinsville Speedway. Track: 0.526-mile oval. Start time: 1 p.m. ET. Laps: 500. Miles: 263. 2013 Winner: Jimmie Johnson. Television: FOX. Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN)/SIRIUS NASCAR Radio.