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Tears welled up in Stefan McClure's eyes at the end of Vista High's 21-14 loss to Eastlake in last year's Division I championship game at Qualcomm Stadium. Not just because the Panthers lost, but because McClure felt broken down.
The wide receiver/safety dislocated his right kneecap midway through the first quarter and spent the rest of the night on the sideline, hobbling about on crutches.
"You just feel so helpless," McClure said.
Asked how long it took his teammates to bury the loss, McClure added, "We still haven't forgotten."
Vista returns to the stadium against Mira Mesa in tonight's Division I championship, and you won't have to search hard to find McClure. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound senior is one of the county's most highly recruited players and a triple threat, a danger on offense, defense and special teams.
Some numbers: McClure has averaged a whopping 22.8 yards per catch, taking 55 receptions for 1,215 yards and 13 touchdowns. Patrolling the secondary, he intercepted four passes, returning one for a touchdown.
Consider what he did against crosstown rival Rancho Buena Vista: eight catches for 218 yards, including TDs covering 23, 33 and 72 yards. Plus a 33-yard interception return for a touchdown.
"I haven't seen anything he can't do," said Vista quarterback Christian Gallardi.
Added Vista coach Dan Williams, "We try to get him the ball in space and let him be an athlete."
Opponents have done all they can to combat McClure, often double teaming him when he lines up at wide receiver or in the slot and booming high, short punts requiring a fair catch or angling kicks away from him.
In response, the Panthers move McClure about on offense, putting him in motion, positioning him in the backfield, anything to get him away from congestion.
While he gets the occasional breather on offense, McClure is no Randy Moss, lazily taking plays off.
"If you get the magic bean in your hand, you better never be tired on offense," he said.
Asked which gives him the greatest satisfaction, a long touchdown reception or an interception for a score, McClure responds quickly, like a cornerback breaking on a wide receiver.
"A pick-six, by far," he said. "A pick-six is a game-changer, a momentum swing. Boom, it gets the defense and offense fired up."
A three-year defensive starter, McClure is being recruited as a cornerback, the position he played the most last season.
He has taken recruiting trips to Washington, Colorado and Oregon State. He also plans to visit UCLA and either Boise State or Cal.
In addition to receptions, receiving yards and TD catches, McClure probably leads the Panthers in nicknames, too. There's "Hollywood" because of how clean he looks on game day with his white cleats, white gloves and white tape running from his wrists to his forearms.
Some have dubbed him "Mr. Universe"; McClure has qualified for the State Track & Field Meet twice in the triple jump.
And one assistant coach gave him the handle "Thorpe" in honor of the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to college football's top defensive back.
In truth, the nicknames are in jest, because players and coaches admire McClure for his modesty. That tape on his forearms? They provide the surface for Bible verses he jots down.
"He won't accept people saying he's a superstar," Gallardi said. "He's all about the team."
"It's just how my parents raised me," McClure said.
Added Williams: "He doesn't have an arrogant bone about him. He plays at his level, but you would never know he's a superstar. He doesn't swear. Everything's polite. He's a golden child. He's just a blessing."Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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The American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money, scheduled for Aug. 13-17 in the Windy City suburb of Rosemont, Ill., is a time for excitement and jubilation for coin collectors and dealers, too. It's also a time for camaraderie, stories and of, course, a chance to buy, sell and trade the finest coins available.
And while the show itself is the highlight of the year for many collectors, it is the pre-ANA action, a pair of powerhouse auctions spanning nearly two weeks and featuring more than 16,000 lots which will get a lot of buyers' juices flowing. Heritage Auctions will host a sale on Aug. 8-10, while the ANA host auction by Stack's Bowers will run from Aug. 11 through the 20th, and are sure to be the main focus of many ardent collectors and most numismatic professionals. There, of course, will be rare certified coins for virtually anyone's budget, but highlight of the sales will be major numismatic must-sees, as marquee rarities—many of which will break high-six-figure prices and even reach into the vaunted million-dollar stratosphere at the auctioneer's gavel.
One such coin is the numismatic icon 1804 Silver Dollar. Only 15 examples of the famed coin are known to exist. Interestingly, all so-called original 1804 dollars were struck either in 1834 or 1835 as presentation pieces and for foreign dignitaries and are known as the original strikings. The second issue of the coin—a restrike, so to speak—were struck beginning in 1859. There are eight 1804 Dollars known as originals, or Class I coins, and six are referred to as restrike or Class II examples. Lastly, a single coin with a unique plain edge is housed in the Smithsonian collection.
Of the 1804 Dollars, six are part of museum collections, leaving only nine of the coins that have the potential of appearing at public auction or other venue. So each time a coin of this heralded vintage comes to public auction—often referred to as the "King of American coins"—it attracts attention from collectors throughout the world, as well as being a darling of the main stream media.
Such a coin will be sold on Aug. 9 as lot number #5699 during Heritage's Rosemont Signature Sale. The coin, a Class I specimen graded PCGS Proof 62, is pedigreed to: Joseph J. Mickley, the famed 19th-century numismatist extraordinaire; Reed Hawn, the well-known Texas collector and businessman; and David Cuellar, a colorful collector who purchased the coin back in 1993 for $475,000, the crowning achievement for he and his family's holdings.
This stellar coin previously encapsulated and graded by NGC as a PF 62, last appeared for sale in April 2008 in a Heritage Signature sale, also in Rosemont, as a part of the Central States Convention auction, when it captured $3,737,500. Not surprisingly, this wonderful historic coin has already been a center of attention and as of this writing has been viewed thousands of times online and is currently pre-bid to $3,290,000.
Although five years between appearances may seem like a long time, as is the case with the 1804 Dollar, a condition rarity that is the 1861 Liberty Double Eagle graded PCGS MS 67 will appear in the Stacks Bowers sale (Aug. 11-20), making a return to public auction nearly 18 years to the day when it sold for $96,800 on Aug. 19, 1995.
This amazing coin is certainly a condition census anomaly and definitely the finest 1861 known to exist. Only four are designated as MS 65, all residing in the PCGS population report, which allows this MS67 to stand head and shoulders above the rest. Again, although a relatively plentiful issue to come by in lessor grades, the 1861 is very difficult to locate in gem condition or better. This is why the majestic PCGS MS67, now with CAC sticker, will be the center of attention for individuals desiring an upgrade or the ultimate coin to reside in the registry collection.
Without doubt, this coin will rival the finest-known representative of the Type I $20 Liberty anywhere. In fact, this is one of the most exquisite Liberty Double Eagles of any type. As of posting, the current bid is $317,250. To put this in perspective, the well-known dealer price guide Coin Dealer Newsletter quotes an MS 67 $20 Type I Bid at $90,250.
Another exciting coin for the Morgan Dollar collector—or any collector of rare dates, for that matter—is the 1889-CC Morgan Dollar graded PCGS MS 68. Pedigreed to notables such as Louis Eliasberg and the famed Jack Lee collection, this rare Carson City installment stands alone as the finest-known example of the coin by at least three full grading points at PCGS. Although the 1893-S may be the "king" of the regular circulation Morgan Dollars, the 1889-CC is definitely the "king of the Carson City contingent."
Truly a scarce and popular installment of the 350,000, which were originally struck for general circulation, perhaps two thirds or more of that output were eventually melted at the Carson City facility. The coin up for auction here as lot number #4374 will be a coup for the Morgan specialist or a Carson City enthusiast. Her last appearance was in January of 2009 as a part of the Heritage FUN auction, when the price realized was $531,875.
Again, truly rare coins only get rarer and more difficult to locate as time goes by. Seemingly each and every year those coins which meet stringent collector/investor criteria and come to market are being purchased by savvy collector/investors and are being held by increasingly stronger hands, intent on keeping them off the market for the foreseeable future. Although rare today, the prices generated for coins such as the above trio generate in Illinois may appear as bargains not that long down the road.
Until next time, happy collecting!
Jim Bisognani has written extensively on U.S. coin market trends and values and was the market analyst and writer for a major pricing guide for many years. He currently resides in New England and frequently attends major coin shows and auctions.
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*EP Chapter 68 discussion*
This is going to get ugly. I have a feeling that Aro knows the lineage, and he will work with James to get Bella from him. Then use that as leverage to get Edward to take the Omerta. James is such a sick F&c# though, I hope he doesn't mess Bella up in the mean time. I agree with Jazz Girl's mention of the the CW& IA character parallel.
I hope Bella capped someone! She's a fighter, she has it in her. Can't wait to read her POV!!!


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Morning my lovelies!
I hope your week has been full of joy and fabulousness. Mine has been a bit crazy, as my husband threw his back out yesterday, our dog had to go to the vet and have an X-RAY OF HIS STOMACH because he swallowed our bathroom drain, my husband's favorite baseball hat, and the back end of two of my razors, and our dishwasher almost fell out of the wall.
Yep! I know what you are thinking, bless our hearts! Praise the Lord we made it!
Now, as part of this month's one recipe four ways series, it is finally time for me to give you a full-throttle indulgent recipe that is the epitome of comfort food. If you've had a stressful week (#puppies #hubbies #life) then this is the PERFECT way to unwind. Baking is my stress therapy, and these brownies, along with a glass of white wine and Jane the Virgin episodes- that's a pretty perfect wind down on a Friday night.
Also this week I discovered the awesomeness of BAKING in my cast iron skillet. Cue childhood drama and/or a bit of a back story on my relationships with cast iron skillets:
Growing up in the South, one's relationship with the cast iron skillet was, and still is, a status symbol. Inevitably, you invite your neighbor/Southern friend over to eat at your house and, very politely, albeit inconspicuously, said person would start to wander around your kitchen, eying your cookware, looking for your skillet- only to judge it's state of readiness to fry a piece of bacon or chicken at a moment's notice. Seasoned and ready to go? You obviously know your way around a biscuit.
Rusted and/or hidden from site? Good luck with your future.
But a great cast-iron skillet is a bit like having a puppy. It requires a good amount of care, training, and persistence to function at peak performance.*
CUE Bigbsy (our puppy) and I's YouTube video here!
That's why baking in a cast iron skillet is pure brilliance. I first learned about all the reasons why this is awesome from Serious Eats' J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, and his book The Food Lab. This has become my BEST cooking and food styling resource- it is one of the best purchases I've made in my career as an at foodie girl boss. I highly recommend it.
Kenji explains that cast iron's specific heat capacity is lower than aluminum (what some cookware is made of) and because it is so dense you get double the amount of heat retention (for the same size pan). Which means- the pan DOESNT COOL DOWN when you add food to it. Other pans may drop in temperature up to 300 degrees, but cast iron should stay at about it's original temp. In other words, your cornbread, pies, rolls, even brownies- get a crisp, evenly browned crust around the batter. Also, if you have an ahem, older…. oven like myself it's ability to maintain heat even when your oven temp fluctuates is awesome. It ensures that even if the temp sways, your dark, fudge brownie crust will not.
These are all great things! However- here is the trick with cast iron. Until a great layer of seasoning has built up in your pan, things (baked goods, eggs, vegetables) will stick to it. So you have to take lots of care, especially when baking, to make sure the surface of your pan is properly greased.
And this leads me to this week's recipe from @thekitchn. This is why their team knows what they are talking about and are brilliant in baking. They understand a Southerner's pride in their cast iron skillet and the science of proper lubrication on the cooking surface. In their gluten-free skillet brownies, you melt the butter in the cast iron skillet, THEN use that butter to prepare the pan's surface and stir into the batter. Perfect.
So, in the spirit of all things warm and Valentinesish (yes, that is a word), I want to encourage you to whip out your cast iron pans this weekend as they are the BEST way to feed your guests a bunch of brownies while they are still hot.
In fact, choose to invite those people over who may be eying your cookware, looking for a skillet. They'll be surprised to find that you thought ahead- and, at the end of the meal, pulling your skillet brownies out of the oven pretty much qualifies you as a cast iron rock star.
Peanut Butter Swirl Skillet Brownies (adopted a bit from The Kitchn Speculoos-Swirl Brownies)
This brownie is amazing on two levels: first, it utilizes a cast iron skillet for baking, which ensures an evenly crisp brownie crust and fudgy center. Second, the bake time is around the 35 minute mark, and you can wow guests at the end of the meal with a dessert everyone can dive into.
What You Will Need:
8 tablespoons (4 ounces) butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup almond flour, sifted
3/4 cup peanut coffee nut M&M's (Any M&M will do, but the coffee flavor is fun here. If you are concerned about gluten contamination, you could do the standard M&M just in case!)
2 heaping tablespoons peanut butter (Nutella or almond butter would be awesome too)
What You Will Do:
- Melt the butter in an 8- or 9-inch cast iron skillet over a medium heat.
2. Pour the melted butter into a large mixing bowl, leaving a film of butter on the pan (make sure you swirl the butter around in the pan to evenly coat the surface and a bit of the sides).
3. Whisk the cocoa powder into the bowl with the butter. Add the sugar, salt, and vanilla, and whisk until well combined.
4. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then sift in almond flour through a strainer (this avoids lumps). Whisk well. Fold in the M&M's.
5. Pour the batter into the pre-greased cast iron skillet.
6. Melt the peanut butter on high for 30 seconds; stir, then 15 more seconds, until it is runny. Drop dollops of the melted nut butter over the top of the pan, from around the rim to the center of the brownies. Using the pointed tip of a steak knife, gently swirl the speculoos into the brownies, running the knife lengthwise and crosswise, and making swirls too- really any way you feel!
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Test the brownies by inserting the tip of your steak knife into them to make sure the tip comes out clean.
8. Either serve the brownie in scoops to your guests and top with ice cream, or allow to cool completely before cutting into wedges and eating. ENJOY!!!
*This example, and all of the verbiage on cast iron cooking and science, taken from The Food Lab!! Can't say enough about that book!


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Happy endings are hard to find, and even though Katriona is in the middle of a war with someone who's already stolen more than she can replace, she aches for a positive future with her Draíochtans.
Armed with hope, confidence in her abilities, and a strange new gift from her mother, Kate ventures into the Darkness to defeat a fallen god.
Losses add up, and new obstacles rise to stand in the way.
Is the one determined to bring Encardia light strong enough to keep fighting, or will all the sacrifices to stop those who seek domination be for nothing?
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"The Series was ok... BUT...."
But... As the 3 books cont., Kate's attitude/personality gets worse. Supposed hero but is so Clueless, Naive', Brainless, Selfish, Self-absorbed, Childish, Huge daydreamer (especially when she was supposed to be doing Much more important things), with Attention problems (mostly in her head), Drama Queen, self pity & more. I think u get the just of it. I was tired of hearing her tlk about herself & wanted to reach thru & slap her way to many times. Pls... if u have any more books, I hope they r not like this one or any more books in the future. If i had to buy them, I would have asked for my money back. Sry. The Story line was good though. Elves, magic, Gods, etc., that I liked.
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Sidebar Publishes Response to "Judicial Elections as Popular Constitutionalism" & a Reply to that Response
Columbia Law Review's Sidebar is pleased to announce the publication of a response to David E. Pozen's article, Judicial Elections as Popular Constitutionalism, by Professor Neal Devins of William & Mary Law School and Nicole Mansker and a reply to that response by the original author, David Pozen. In Judicial Elections as Popular Constitutionalism, Pozen conceptualizes judicial elections as vehicles of popular constitutionalism.
In their response, Do Judicial Elections Facilitate Popular Constitutionalism; Can They?, Professor Devins and Mansker, using the recent ouster of three supreme court justices who backed same-sex marriage in Iowa as an example, find judicial elections, as they exist today, unsatisfactory tools to facilitate the goals of popular constitutionalism, rather they suggest constitutional initiatives, referendums, and easy to amend constitutions as tools better suited to advance the goals of popular constitutionalism. Professor Devins and Mansker's main critique of Pozen's conceptualization centers around the facts that while judges do take into account public opinion, the advancement of constitutional dialogue does not play a role in that decision, the issues that trigger public opinion in judicial elections are rarely of a constitutional nature, the pervasive influence of business and out-of-state interests on judicial elections, and, most importantly, the lack of voter interest in either the state or federal constitutions.
In his reply to Professor Devins and Mansker in What Happened in Iowa?, Pozen argues that the recent Iowa ouster campaign corroborates, but also complicates, his theory that judicial elections serve as outlets for popular constitutionalism. Pozen acknowledges that many of the issues Devins and Mansker raise about judicial elections are impediments to the realization of popular constitutionalism. But, Pozen also argues that some of the very reasons that Devins and Mansker find judicial elections unfit to advance the goals of popular constitutionalism—the resulting politicization of the courts and the focus on single issues such as the constitutional status of same-sex marriage that was at issue in Iowa—are actually testaments to, rather than indictments of, the capacity of judicial elections to play this role. Pozen concludes his reply with a note on the prospects of judicial election reform.


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Don't want to start another thread for wetsuits...
I have never ordered online.I always felt the need to try it on before buying.Have you had good results with buying online? Do you find that the price is significantly better? Sizing?
What sites offer the best bang for buck?
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Thread: Best online sites for wetsuits
Aug 22, 2013, 12:14 AM #1
Best online sites for wetsuits
Aug 22, 2013, 12:45 AM #2
Once bought a Hyperflex 5:4:3 new on ebay.Took a chance on the size but paid off for $150.
I used wetsuitwarehouse.com, coincidentally for a hyperflex 5/4/3 plus some boots. I had no problems.Normally l try to support the local businesses, however I needed this in the middle of winter when my local shops are closed for the season.
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I bought a Patagonia R4 from a shop in Oregon this spring on sale. Never having tried one on, I called the store and asked how they sized up compared to O'neill. The guy told me they were just a touch smaller. I said my suits are O'neill large and they fit me pretty well, I'll take a large. He asked me my height and weight. I said 5'10" 145. He said Whaaaaaaat? You want a large? They're for guys like 180. It fits almost perfectly. Ask if you can return it and don't cut the tags off right away.
Aug 22, 2013, 01:46 AM #5
Whiskey Militia is half price these days for just about all suits they post. Get on it. To score an XCEL Drylock of any thickness at half off is the best investment you'll make in your equipment.
Aug 22, 2013, 01:53 AM #6
I buy suits online sometimes, but I know pretty well from experience which brands' sizes fit me how. Go to a shop and try on a few (and if they're not corporate d-bags, buy it there and support!) and figure out what works for you.
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Hey, do you remember '90s boy band LFO? The ones that sang about girls who liked Abercrombie and Fitch, and gettin' chicks in the summertime? Former member Brad Fischetti still cares a lot about gettin' chicks. If you mean gettin' chicks away from abortion clinics. (Segue: nailed it.)
If you're one of the thousand people who follow him on Twitter, this is old news. Ninety-five percent of Fischetti's tweets have happened while he was standing outside the Orlando Women's Center (or some other Florida abortion clinic), getting all up in various women's business. Fischetti tweets with frightening regularity about how many women "chose life" at the clinic each day, and posts information about patients, employees, and people sitting in their cars in the parking lot. (Or, as he calls it, the "valley of decision." You can't make this stuff up, folks.)
"That's John Barros and me n front of the clinic. God Bless him. He's there 6 days/week for the last 19 months," Fischetti tweeted and posted a picture as if he were posing with some kind of celebrity or laudable human rights activist.
It really is refreshing to see a former celebrity who's completely fallen off the radar re-emerge as a man so passionately against abortion that he takes it upon himself to violate women's privacy and personal lives. If only more former boy band members could be like Fischetti.
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Fashion Cares: Human Trafficking Awareness & Fundraiser – March 28, 2013
Last Thursday, Vernard Goud of LuvNGrace threw a fantastic event at the gorgeous Waterfall Building to help raise awareness and raise money to fight human trafficking. It was an intimate event that included fashion shows by Smitten Designs, Carnal Designs, Amanda Jackson Designs for swimwear, and Anna Talbot, while renowned artist Miriam Aeroeste showcased a series of her painted works. The event was sponsored by Danier Leather, Lancome Paris, and the wonderful Deborah's Gate organization, which helps victims of human trafficking.
Glendene Grant gave a touching speech about her daughter, Jessie Foster, who has been missing for seven years. Jessie had been travelling across North America, and was recruited by someone in Calgary for a job in Las Vegas. Her whereabouts from there on out are unknown, but it is believed that she fell victim to an international human trafficking ring. It was definitely difficult to hear what Glendene and her husband have been through these past seven years, but they've been doing everything in their power to raise awareness about the human trafficking industry (my naive self had no idea it was such a prominent industry in North America). Glendene and her husband haven't given up the search for Jessie – you can learn more about their daughter's story at http://www.jessiefoster.ca/
The event was hosted by Mandy Ross of Fashion TV and Press Play Establishment. I had a chance to catch up with Mandy, who's got a lot of interesting projects on the horizon, including future hosting duties with LuvnGrace and other media outlets in town. To keep up with Mandy, check out her official website at http://mandy-ross.com/ - always really refreshing to meet other people with a ton of drive and passion for what they do!
Other attendees included the always amazing Tamara Ryan of Earth Essence Jewelry, Pam Jackson of Street Cat Designs, Timeline Boutique's Azura Cook (who also happens to style Mandy) international supermodel Kecia Nyman, and the extremely talented Nancy Perreault, who has some exciting new designs up her sleeve, including an expanded menswear line!


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It's no secret that citizens ask a lot of their government -- but some questions are trickier to answer than others.
"Do you know where I could get an old bath that I could fill with custard?"
Most people would have no idea what to say to that -- but the London Borough of Sutton had to give it their best shot, and keep a straight face while doing it. It's just one of the 10 strangest questions put to local councils, as compiled by the Local Government Association. The list covers everything from horse burial regulations to tasty marinade recipes.
Local governments are bombarded with constituent questions every day. Most of them are quite serious -- but even the strange ones can matter a great deal to the person asking. Local government has always faced this problem, but in an era of shrinking resources, they need to find new ways to share essential information with citizens and answer specific questions as efficiently as possible.
For the boroughs of Havering, Newham, and Waltham Forest, the answer was to build a joint platform to provide citizen services online. For the social landlord AmicusHorizon, the answer was in better tracking of customer information, to make it easier to resolve more customer issues the first time. Whatever form the solution takes, local governments can use digital tools to help their services scale and make citizen questions easier to answer -- even if they involve bathtubs full of custard.
Leave your favourite unusual customer question (or tasty marinade recipe) in the comments!


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Celtics get good reviews, but they could use happy ending
Doc Rivers left for the All-Star break with his optimism undiminished. (Globe Staff Photo / Matthew J. Lee)
Take nothing away from the determination the Celtics showed Wednesday night in a loss to the Cavaliers -- the heart, the grit, the chemistry, the defense, and the career-high 50 points from Paul Pierce.
That was a pleasure to watch for fans packed into TD Banknorth Garden for the Celtics' final game before the All-Star break. It was an admirable performance in every sense, except one. The result.
Cleveland earned a 113-109 victory in double overtime and grabbed a stronger hold on the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Celtics slipped back in the race for the No. 8 seed.
Coach Doc Rivers left for the break with his optimism undiminished. He will split the long weekend between his family in Orlando, Fla., and watching his daughter, Callie, compete in a volleyball tournament in Las Vegas. He will fly from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City and meet up with the team for practice at the University of Utah Monday.
''I love this team, and I've been saying that of late," said Rivers. ''But I do. They play hard. They're extremely coachable. They want to do right. They like each other. They cheer for each other. Throughout the timeouts, they were positive we were going to win the game. Isn't that the type of team you want? That's the type of team I want. It's fun coaching them. Now, we have to get better."
The loss brought to mind the words of Delonte West after the Celtics lost at Golden State, 111-109, earlier this season, failing to heed Rivers's call for a timeout in the closing seconds. West said the team was just good enough to lose. Even though it is a different team with the addition of Wally Szczerbiak and the subtractions of Ricky Davis and Mark Blount, West's words still seem to ring true.
A big accomplishment for the Celtics has been a two-game winning streak. The loss to the Cavaliers might amount to a cruel tease, a tantalizing glimpse at what the Celtics are capable of against a better team.
The Celtics are fundamentally inconsistent. If it's not Szczerbiak getting acclimated to the system, then it will be the reintegration of Al Jefferson (sprained right ankle) and Kendrick Perkins (dislocated left shoulder) after the break. Szczerbiak, who has a sore left knee, was encouraged after playing 46 minutes against the Cavaliers, but that injury could resurface.
The team believes the break comes at a good time. Szczerbiak will have extra time to rest his knee. Jefferson and Perkins could return during the upcoming four-game trip. Even with all his All-Star obligations, Pierce should be able to rest his aching elbow and ankle.
But does the break really come at an opportune time? The Celtics posted their first two-game winning streak of the season just before the Christmas break with victories over the Warriors and Jazz. Then, the Celtics proceeded to win just one game on a five-game tour through the Western Conference. Still, the Celtics enter the All-Star break arguably with as much momentum as they have had all season. With four days off, that momentum could evaporate. It did when the Celtics had three days off for Christmas.
Even Rivers was concerned, especially with such a young team. He noted that after a break, young players tend to forget things they've been taught, ''like offense and defense." The Celtics cannot afford to forget the kind of effort they displayed against the Cavaliers, because it will take that kind of effort for the remainder of the season to have a shot at the playoffs.
''It's a tough loss [to Cleveland], but there are losses where you're embarrassed how you play and there are losses where you're proud of the way you fought," Raef LaFrentz said. ''[Wednesday night] we could leave the floor being proud of what we were able to do. We're not happy getting the loss, but we did a lot of positive things out there. We're a work in progress. I don't think there's any way around that."
The Celtics reassigned Gerald Green to the development league yesterday, though he will join the Florida Flame. Green spent his first stint with the Fayetteville (N.C.) Patriots. In eight games (five starts) with the Patriots, Green averaged 12.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 26.5 minutes and shot 45.5 percent from the 3-point line. His best game came Feb. 2 at Florida, when he finished with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. He also scored 21 points at Roanoke Jan. 27.


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I'm so sorry about your health situation, and am praying for you and sending my best thoughts and wishes along to you.
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i need to know how to grep only the negative slack value from the report
There's probably a better way than grep. Try "calNegSlack" or "get_metric timing.setup.WNS.reg2reg" for example.
calNegslack is very useful to see WNS..
However using that command, One is unable to see beginpoint and endpoint of violated path.
I think So its better to grep negative slack only so that one can see begin and endpoint.
Or If this can be done using any other command then please let me know.
Chirag Maniya
I find that parsing the .mtarpt.gz file that is used for the timing debug is the easiest way to get simple start, end, slack reports.
report_timing -machine_readable -max_points 50000 -max_slack 5.00 > ${DATE}/${DESIGN}_2_preCTS/${DESIGN}.mtarpt.gz
gzip -cd *.mtarpt.gz | egrep "BEGINPT |ENDPT |SLK |PATH " | egrep -v " END_LAUNCH_CLK_PATH| DATA_PATH|END_PATH" >! END_BEGIN_SLK.summary


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Sprite launched a new global global campaign called "Camo", inviting people to express themselves. The campaign will be conducted through two spots (60 and 30 second versions), which will be aired on TV channels around the world, and shared on social networks as well.
The spot, signed by BBH's (Bartle Bogle Hegarty) New York and Shangai offices, was shot in Prague, Czech Republic. At the beginning, empty streets of Prague are shown, when slowly people camouflaged in a way to blend in with the urban environment perfectly start to emerge. What happens next, I'll leave for you to see in the video:
According to Jonathan Mildenhall, global content excellence VP at Coca-Cola Company, this campaign is an "insightful invitation to teens all over the world to feel comfortable about being themselves."
As BBH NY's chief creative officer John Patroulis explained, the metaphor in the spot, combined with the hand painting technique used to blend in the people with the environment, were both used with intention to make the spots memorable and easy to understand in different nations and cultures worldwide.
Take a look at a behind the scenes video to find out more about the process of making the commercials:
I like how the camouflage metaphor was used to convey a message about the uniqueness of the brand itself, and consequently, the people who drink Sprite. However, I've seen some negative comments on the video, claiming that the technique was stolen from a Chinese artist Liu Bolin, who has received worldwide recognition working with this technique of "hiding" people. If it really is his trademark technique, and he wasn't financially compensated nor consulted (he wasn't credited, either), then this campaign was not a nice move by the creative agency in charge, and Sprite eventually. Not a nice move at all. But, let's not jump to conclusions too early. Meanwhile, take a look at Sprite's largest global campaign ever, called "Uncontainable Game".


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There's a lot of talk these days about nootropics. Smart drugs, cognitive enhancers, and brain pills are all common slang names for the same class of supplements. A nootropic is any supplement or chemical that helps improve or enhance vital cognitive functions such as memory enhancing, attentiveness, or critical thinking.
Nootropics as a term covers a wide category of supplements and medicines. Medicines intended to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are considered nootropics, but so are caffeine and ginko biloba.
Today, we're going to discuss what might well be the very best nootropic on the market, a supplement known as NooCube.
What is NooCube?
NooCube is a new, highly effective nootropic dietary supplement. A blend of several all natural substances, it takes a gentler approach to the nootropic effect than the more brute force methods of ADHD medicines or caffeine. Composed of six ingredients, NooCube is also GMO and gluten free.
However, this sound bite doesn't give us the whole story, does it? There are other pressing questions. Does NooCube work? How top Nootropics work? What are these nootropic ingredients, anyway?
Ingredients of NooCube
Every supplement out there comes down to the list of ingredients in the pills, and how they affect the human body. So, what exactly is in NooCube?
1. Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine (Alpha GCP)
Alpha GCP is intended to stimulate the body's production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that send information between the parts of the brain. They play a vital role in regulating mood, mental acuity, and overall brain function. Without them, we simply wouldn't be ourselves!
Acetylcholine is strongly linked with cognitive functions such as memory, concentration, and the learning process. Therefore Alpha GCP is the key, front-line ingredient in NooCube's brain enhancing effects. By increasing the availability of acetylcholine in the brain, it creates a stronger capacity for new learning, retaining memories, and the ability to focus on tasks.
2. Huperzine-A
It is useful to think of Huperzine-A as a compound that helps out the Alpha GCP ingredient. This little chemical inhibits the body's production of acetylcholinesterase, a chemical responsible for breaking down acetylcholine. The body naturally breaks down neurotransmitters over time, as part of its natural
function. Problems in cognitive function can be linked to the body breaking these neurotransmitters, particularly acetycholine, too quickly or on too great a scale. Huperzine-A slows this process down, allowing for longer access to higher levels of acetylcholine. In short, it doesn't boost brain function by itself, but rather lets the Alpha GCP and acetylcholine do their job without interference.
3. Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw)
Cat's Claw is a flower found growing on the Uncaria tomentosa vine. Once again, this is a 'helper' ingredient. Specifically, it is known to contain strong levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants help scour free radicals out of the body, diminishing the damaging effects they can have on our DNA. Part of the reason for decreased neurotransmitter availability is the damage done to the body by the aging process. By limiting this damage through antioxidant supply, Cat's Claw keeps the body healthy for longer, reducing the cognitive impairment that comes with aging. The NooCube website even cites literature showing that Cat's Claw is being studied for use against Parkinson's Disease.
4. Bacopa monnieri
Bacopa is the second 'heavyweight' ingredient in the NooCube formula, acting directly on the brain to improve cognitive function. Instead of promoting neurotransmitter production, it is actually being investigated for its potential to repair neuron damage and even to stimulate the growth of new neurons. In essence, it can help partially turn back the clock on the brain degradation that comes with the aging process. New neural tissue means that the brain can continue functioning at high capacity, improving mental function across the board. This wonderful compound is being studied for its positive effects in the treatment of both Alzheimer's and general dementia, making it a powerhouse of an ingredient.
5. Oat Straw
Oat straw may sound dubious, like something out of a folk tale. However, many of our most effective modern medicines come from folk remedies. For example, old wisdom says that headaches and swelling can be treated by chewing on willow bark. It just so happens to be true, as we get Asprin from concentrating willow bark into a useful medicine.
In the case of oat straw, wild green oats have a long history in folk medicine. The scientific explanation is that they improve the portion of the brain that produces alpha-2 waves. The presence of alpha-2 waves is strongly correlated with reduced inflammation in arterial walls; the waves don't reduce the inflammation, rather they are produced by the brain when this effect is active. So anything that stimulates this part of the brain improves blood flow, which is a critical ingredient in healthy brain function.
6. L-theanine / L-tyrosine
L-theanine and L-tyrosine are amino acids, some of the most basic building blocks of the human body.
L-Theanine is a clarity inducing amino acid. It has the dual effect of reducing the impact of stress on the body and increasing neurotransmitter activity. The result is an increased feeling of alertness and attentiveness coupled with a sense of relaxation. You can focus more and worry less, in other words.
The other amino acid is L-tyrosine, which has a similar effect. It produces both noradrenaline, an alertness hormone, and dopamine, a relaxing hormone. Again, the result is a calm feeling of awareness.
The people who succeed in stressful situations, be they high pressure work environments or automotive accidents, are the ones who can think clearly while remaining calm. This pair of amino acids helps get the brain into exactly that frame of mind.
7. No Caffeine or Stimulants
Perhaps even more interesting than what NooCube includes is what it doesn't include. NooCube excludes any stimulants, including caffeine. The effects caffeine has on the brain are indisputable; energy, focus, and alertness are all increased on caffeine. So why doesn't NooCube include it? The answer is that this supplement is intended to be a gentle, supporting Nootropic. We have many other sources of caffeine in a given day, from morning coffee to anti-migraine medications. NooCube isn't intended to put the body into overdrive, so the makers have wisely omitted any stimulants.
Ok, but can you tell me how NooCube works?
All of the above is important information, but it can be a bit dense to read through. The important factors are as follows.
- NooCube boosts neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters carry messages from one part of the brain to another, and from the brain to the body. By boosting availability and production of these transmitters, NooCube makes sure your brain can do the work it needs to. It improves the ability to learn, to remember, and to focus on critical tasks.
- NooCube protects and repairs the brain. By repairing worn out neurons in the brain, NooCube slows down the deteriorating effects all brains suffer as we age. By helping new brain neurons grow, it staves off the worst effects of age related dementia and cognitive slowdown.
- NooCube works on multiple levels. Prescription nootropic drugs often take a single, brute force approach. They fire up the brain in a particular way, leading to strong effects but also causing unpleasant side effects. As the saying goes, you can have good, fast, and easy: pick two. Drugs that have a good effect in a short time will not be easy on the body. NooCube doesn't punch as hard right out of the gate, but by using several compounds that work in concert, it has a strong and gentler effect over time.
NooCube Results
Results of any supplement will vary by user, that has to be said up front. However, the testimonials listed on review sites and on NooCube's homepage all agree that the supplement has been very well received. To quote several such testimonials:
"Since I started taking NooCube, I can focus on each task without getting confused between them." Karen, Personal Assistant
"Because NooCube is stimulant free, my energy levels stay consistent throughout the day and I no longer feel exhausted or drained." Mark, Accountant
Consumer Health Digest reviewed NooCube, and gave it a 98%, which is an outstanding grade when you see that the nearest competitor only weighed in at an 85%.
In short, the general consensus is that NooCube is an effective, beneficial supplement for those interested in a brain boosting nootropic.
Alright, but Is NooCube safe?
NooCube is made of thoroughly tested, all-natural ingredients. It doesn't contain any harsh stimulants that can cause nervousness or major side effects. However, every compound has the potential to have some side effects, so be aware of the following if you intend to take NooCube.
Alpha-GPC is safe to use when taken as directed. However in some patients it has been known to cause mild side effects such as heartburn, dizziness, insomnia, or confusion. These side effects are most commonly noted when people exceed the recommended dosing requirements, so stick with the label's instructions!
Huperzine-A has been linked in rare instances to digestive discomfort, urinary issues, and restlessness. Again, the symptoms tend to arise when dosing instructions are exceeded over a long period of time, and are not common.
These are the most serious NooCube side effects that have been listed, and are quite rare among those who take the supplement as directed. If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your doctor about the ingredients to ask if they might cause you any problems.
Where can I buy NooCube Online?
NooCube is available online through the producer's website, http://www.noocube.com.
This is the only place you can purchase legitimate, genuine NooCube. It may pop up in the odd place from third-party resellers, but in these places you aren't guaranteed to get the genuine product. Don't take chances with your brain, get it from the source.
The prices for NooCube are competitive with similar supplements:
A bottle contains 60 capsules. Two capsules are taken per day, making each bottle essentially a month's supply. The discerning buyer will note that buying in bulk reduces the price significantly. Buying 3 bottles separately will cost approximately as much as buying 6 bottles in one purchase.
This couples nicely with NooCube's refund policy and money back guarantee. If you aren't satisfied with the results of a NooCube supplement regimen, return any unused product within 60 days for a full refund, no questions asked. A good strategy is to buy the three bottle package and try the supplement out for 45 days. If you aren't seeing a positive effect, you can return the remainder at that point with no hassle, and no risk having been taken.
You might ask next, "what is the shipping fee?" All prices listed include the shipping costs already. No additional shipping and handling is charged. Again, this is a very competitive price with a no-risk guarantee.
The Final Verdict
We believe NooCube is a product worth adding to your supplement routine if you want to improve your cognitive function. It's priced at an affordable, sensible level. It has multiple brain boosting effects. It is sourced from all natural, non GMO products that the body can tolerate quite well. It comes with a no-risk guarantee. Any one of these factors would get someone's interest, but offering all of them together absolutely gets our attention.
Everyone will eventually have to confront the fact of a brain that's slowing down over time. However, none of us have to simply accept it as an unalterable fact of life. NooCube offers a carefully thought out formula with strong roots in both modern and traditional medicine. It doesn't hype users up on stimulants that lead to a crash an hour later, but rather builds and supports healthy brain function over time. If you want a healthier brain and an improved ability to learn and focus, NooCube should be the first nootropic on your list.


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Whenever you successfully transform a bacterial culture with a plasmid or whenever you obtain a new bacterial strain you will want to make a long term stock of that bacteria. Bacteria can be stored for months and years if they are stored at -80C and in a high percentage of glycerol.
- 40% glycerol solution
- Day/overnight culture
- Cryogenic vials/1.5mL microfuge tube
- Add 1 ml of 40% glycerol in H2O to a cryogenic vial.
- Add 1 ml sample from the culture of bacteria to be stored.
- Gently vortex the cryogenic vial to ensure the culture and glycerol is well-mixed.
- Alternatively, pipet to mix.
- Use a tough spot to put the name of the strain or some useful identifier on the top of the vial.
- On the side of the vial list all relevant information - part, vector, strain, date, researcher, etc.
- Store in a freezer box in a -80C freezer. Remember to record where the vial is stored for fast retrieval later.
- While it is possible to make a long term stock from cells in stationary phase, ideally your culture should be in logarithmic growth phase.
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Sick and tired of Ramen noodles, mayonnaise sandwiches and Milwaukee's Best? Neh, you're right – the classics never go outta style. But you could save some cents this holiday season and instead hit up one of these fancy schmancy parties instead!
Fine print: FishbowlDC does not condone partaking in without proper invitation fine affairs, open bars, or glorious buffets overflowing with endless shrimp. We're simply saying that if one were to crash, they might hit the below list.
December 4, 6-8 pm: FTI Consulting to fete their friends, clients and media folk with apps and booze at Poste Moderne Brasserie.
December 5, 7 pm: Entertainment Software Association (ESA) will host a holiday reception at LongView Gallery
December 18, 6-9 pm: The Distilled Spirits Council hosting a Prohibition-era Holiday Party at Hogo
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Let's talk, Malema tells ANC leaders
A rift between the ANC Youth League and its mother body can be resolved though a mere meeting, suspended league president Julius Malema suggested on Sunday.
"The problems… can be resolved by one thing, a meeting. We ask for a meeting which can resolve all the problems. We do not ask for any favours," Malema told a crowd attending the league's centenary mini-rally in Kliptown, Soweto.
Malema said this was all the league had, in its frustrated state, been asking for, but the ANC leadership "never responded positively".
"We will continue writing to them," he said.
"What makes a good leader is the ability to listen. Even if we are mad, the leadership must listen to our madness".
He cautioned the youth to exercise restraint amidst these "problems".
This follows Friday's incident where alleged ANCYL members heckled and threw chairs during President Jacob Zuma's ANC centenary address in Cape Town.
"That conduct is incorrect. No matter how frustrated you are… shouting and howling while the president of the ANC speaks is incorrect," said Malema.
As long as Zuma was still in office, he must be given the necessary respect, he said.
Malema conceded to Zuma's recent comments that no one was above the African National Congress.
"Discipline in the ANC means the ability to accept that the organisation is above you even when you are treated unfairly… even when there are frustrations," Malema said.
Malema, who was earlier introduced as a chief commander of economic freedom, was joined on stage by other youth league leaders—including his deputy Ronald Lamola, secretary general Sindiso Magaqa, league spokesperson Floyd Shivambu and Gauteng ANC chairman Lebohang Maile.
Malema, Shivambu, Magaqa, Lamola, and two other officials were found guilty in November of bringing the ANC into disrepute and of sowing division in the party.
They are awaiting the outcome of arguments in mitigation and aggravation of their suspensions, which range from 18-months to five years.—Sapa


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LAMASCO, TEXAS. Lamasco is on Farm Road 1396 eight miles northeast of Bonham in north central Fannin County. It was established about 1850 and given a portmanteau name made of the names of three early settlers, Law, Mason, and Scott. By 1888 Lamasco had a population of seventy-five, a general store, a drugstore, a steam gristmill, a sawmill, and two hotels. In addition, a post office operated there between 1886 and 1920. The population reached 179 by 1900, when Lamasco had a school, a sawmill, a hotel, two stores, and two churches. By the 1950s the community had only seventy residents and two businesses. In the 1980s through 2000 the population was thirty-two.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:Fannin County Folks and Facts (Dallas: Taylor, 1977). Floy Crandall Hodge, A History of Fannin County (Hereford, Texas: Pioneer, 1966).
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Please review the SDLC topic in chapter 13 and also research online.
• Write a 2-3 page APA formatted paper about the SDLC Plan that includes at least 3 references.
• You are working for a company that sells dolls and their clothing outfits through a retail outlet and through mail-order catalogs.
• The company is now considering selling merchandise via the web. Create an SDLC plan for adding a web merchandising system to the business that shows each step involved in the analysis, design, and implementation phases.
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Matt Kaczkowski '13 – This summer I was lucky to have the opportunity to be an intern for the NBA basketball division of Octagon Sports Marketing, one of the largest athlete management firms in the world and I wanted to share how my Wabash training and experience helped me to get the job and to have a great experience.
Since Octagon is an immense company with upwards of 800 staff in 22 countries across 6 continents, securing summer internships is very competitive. I had to write essays, analyze a sports marketing case and present my conclusions to a panel of executives in Washington DC, . . . just to get the job! Little did I know, I would face competition from students from schools such as Northwestern, Georgetown, University of Michigan, USC, Penn State and many others. Fortunately, my Wabash training enabled me to think critically and communicate effectively. I knew there would be stiff competition but I kept fighting. Even though there were 580 intern candidates all from bigger schools, I was lucky to be their FIRST hire for the Octagon 2012 internship program.
As an intern in the basketball division, I had a variety of opportunities. The company afforded me the chance to interact on a daily basis with Octagon clients such as Wesley Matthews (Portland Trailblazers), Ryan Anderson (New Orleans Hornets), Landry Fields (Toronto Raptors), David West (Indiana Pacers), and Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors). My role in the department involved draft preparation, statistical analysis and coordination for Octagon rookie clients and marketing/endorsement partnerships for current NBA players. I helped coordinate the Octagon rookies' schedules of workouts and summer leagues. I provided marketing ideas for both Matthews and Curry that will be enacted later this year with a number of companies in Portland, OR and Raleigh, NC respectively.
This summer gave me a great perspective on the sports industry. The chance to observe and work with basketball agents was amazing. Octagon held a weekly speaker series in addition to a couple of team projects that helped me get a feel for a few different areas of the company. I was given tremendous insight into the hiring process, partnerships research, and logistics that go into the sports world. I had a fantastic time and I'm grateful for the experience and exposure.
The Octagon experience allowed me to put my Wabash liberal arts education to work in the sports world. The strengths of communication skills, empirical skills and critical thinking gleaned from my work at Wabash allowed me to be successful in my work this summer. I owe my success to all of my instructors, coaches and the folks at Career Services who helped me at various steps in my journey. You don't realize how well Wabash prepares you until you get out in the world.


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I actually think this looks pretty nice. Scrappy look gives it kind of a scary feel (:<
Rated 3 / 5 stars
eh, it looks pretty rough, and not in a good way.
That was kind of the idea here though. But hey, to each their own.
Rated 0 / 5 stars
I don't get it i see he has horns in his shadow,but i still don't get it..
It's fairly obvious dude. It's the shadow of man? Man's evil deeds? We look one way but project other visage. Like the idea of a distorted shadow, between the rocks, and his pointed hair.
In any case though, even if you didn't get it, I really think it didn't deserve 0 stars dude.


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The Undercover Spring/Summer 2009 Collection has arrived at Browns and they got some of the more exciting releases. The check blazer and western check shirts are great pieces, as well as the multi zip cotton jacket and the pants, but the stand-out items in this release is for sure the leather and sweatshirt jacket. The details are great and the colors are perfect for this time of the year.
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Nov 03, 2004 - 8:31 pm
My mom has stage 3 Fallopian tube cancer which is treated just like ovarian. She finished her first round of chemo and her Ca125 is 55. Her Doc said no more chemo...you have plateaud. Her doc wants to just check her levels in 3 mos and then if the ca125 elevates, do chemo again. My mom is very depressed that she is not in the normal range and is taking a break from treatment. We live near Cleveland Ohio and need to know if anyone has any experiences (good or bad) with the Cleveland Clinic or the Ireland Cancer Center. She wants to get a 2nd opinion, however, feels overwhelmed as to where to go etc. Any advice or personal recommendations would be great!!!!! Thank you!!
Nov 05, 2004 - 10:12 am
mymombblb, Most of the women in my support group have been treated at the Cleveland Clinic, and I haven't heard any negative comments about it.
I had surgery in Pittsburgh and chemo at a local cancer center which follows the Cleveland Clinic's protocol and works in association with the Clinic.
Her doc probably feels that the chemo she was having was no longer having an effect on the cancer, so you really should find out what the alternatives will be. 55 is a little high, but not astronomical. CA-125 levels can be thrown off by a number of situations, some not even related to ovarian cancer.


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My old dog has recently had a check up at the vets and I was told she had teeth which would need cleaning more regularly. I've always had problems with this as my dog hates her face being touched. She also hates doggy toothpaste, which I've tried in the past. I've therefore been persevering with brushing using only bicarbonate of soda because I really have to. In fact she seems to be rather getting used to the amount of attention the routine gives her. To supplement this I also saw this Beaphar Tooth Gel which promises to "control plaque" and I thought it might help to reduce tartar and soften plaque to make brushing an easier job.
The product is actually suitable for both cats and dogs. It comes in a 100g sized tube. This has a screw off lid but it also has a large nozzle with a cap which can be attached instead of the cap. This is meant to make for easier application but my dog seems to shy away from the nozzle as it's quite large and long.
The gel is a cloudy colour and is said to be "liver flavoured" but it has no discernible smell that I can recognise. However it does appear to be very tasty to my dog which surprised me initially. She is normally quite picky about flavours but she loves this gel. She even tries to lick it off of my fingers!
The gel can be squeezed onto the teeth and around the gum line via the nozzle but I prefer to use a finger to apply it as my dog trusts this more. The gel forms an invisible coating over the teeth. My dog then uses her tongue to disperse any gel over the remaining teeth surfaces.
The brand state that the gel has anti-bacterial qualities to help fight gum disease. The gel also contains special enzymes which help to reduce tartar formation. The product is generally considered something to use when your pet won't accept teeth brushing!
As stated my dog really enjoys this and I have no problem at all applying it to her teeth despite years of fighting over her teeth cleaning routine before. It is advised to use the product 2-3 times a week. I'm confident that the gel is helping to keep my dog's teeth and gums healthy although I'm not completely convinced it's as good as a paste or brushing would be at getting teeth REALLY clean. However, since I'm using this gel as well as brushing I simply see this gel as a helpful dental aid which will reduce tartar and stop plaque forming. Since my dog likes this so much I intend to keep using it and would advise to cat and dog owners who are looking for easy to use pet dental products that their pets will accept. It only costs around £4-5 per tube and I'm happy to pay that amount.
As a new mummy way back to my lovely now one year old half ragdoll cat Myrtle I went out and spent a small fortune on things for her, a lot that I quickly found were silly buys, some things that I have ended up seeing the value of and using often.
I remember showing this happily to my parents and my Stepdad walking away saying Bonkers and making up beat box noises to make his point and my mum rolling her eyes about in her head muttering something about some people having more money than sense. However to me it seemed right that Myrtle should have her own toothpaste and for me to give her toothy pegs a wash from time to time and anyway this gets a thumbs up from Vets too and I paid about £3.50 for a huge tube in my local Pets At Home store which again, I thought was going to be great value if we used it and saw the benefits of it.
This came in an oblong box and in appearance and information wise it is the same as the plastic squeezy tube. On the front of the tube there is a photograph shown of a dog and a cat and we are clearly told that it is Indeed Beaphar Tooth Gel an there is a little diagram of this being applied to an animal's tooth and we are told that no brush is required then on the back of the tube other information listed includes being told a little bit about the product, how to use it, the weight is stated which is 100g and contact details for the manufacturer are clearly given. The tube has a large nozzle to the bottom of it and a small easy to twist on/off cap to the bottom of that and like I have already mentioned this comes in a squeezy to tube, so easy to use it really is.
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The gel is white in colour and runny and has no smell at all to me. I simply open up Myrtles mouth and direct a very thin line of the gel against her teeth, which isn't the easiest of tasks with a cat getting cross and too much coming out as you only need a little then it's up to your pet to lick about in their mouths and wiping their teeth with it with their tongue!
You can use this daily should you want to however I use this on her a couple of times a week as it is meant to strengthen teeth and keep plaque, tartar and general build up at bay plus her breath fresher.
I don't know if it's down to us using this toothpaste/gel or the fact that my girl is still very young but she has beautiful white, pin and razor sharp teeth. She wakes me up every morning with face full on mine and staring at me to get up and feed her and her breath never smells horrible and her teeth look impeccable to me so I am happy to buy this however a little of it goes a very long way indeed and a tube like this even used daily would last us over a year so value....yes I guess it is!
Available in all good pet shops and it's easy to pick up online too.


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if a child is 22 years old, never worked and lives with mom, severely depress but refuses to get medical treatment and now refuses to eat, what kind of authorization mom needs to show to doctors and hospital so she can get treatment.
Asked on 8/21/13, 11:40 pm
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Robert Kubler The Kubler Law Firm
"if a child is 22 years old, never worked and lives with mom" - NONE of this matters as they're an adult now.
"refuses to eat" - are they trying to kill themselves?
"what kind of authorization" -- Long term a Judge's or her own. Lawyer up.
Answered on 8/23/13, 12:38 am
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Nobles County Relay for Life fast approaching
WORTHINGTON -- Volunteers are gearing up for the 14th annual Nobles County Relay for Life on June 18-19, but there is one major change in the schedule this year.
To better accommodate survivors and create an atmosphere of celebration -- the 2010 theme for Relay for Life is Celebrating a World with More Birthdays -- the annual survivor supper will be a separate event on June 15 at the American Reformed Church, 1720 N. Burlington Ave., Worthington.
The evening will begin with 5:15 p.m. registration, during which time cancer survivors can pick up their survivor T-shirt, complete their luminaria and take part in a special project that will be displayed at the Relay for Life event.
A meal of pork sandwiches, coleslaw, cheesy potatoes and cupcakes will be served at 6 p.m., with Relay for Life team members serving survivors at their tables.
Kim Lambert, Nobles County Relay for Life chairwoman, anticipates approximately 250 people will attend the survivor's supper, and she's hopeful they will return for the actual Relay on June 18.
"We learned at the (American Cancer Society's) leadership summit that several other relays do a supper or reception on a different night," said Lambert. "As we talked about it, we thought by going to the American Reformed Church that it would be easier for people that have difficulty getting around -- especially maneuvering out at the fairgrounds.
"As far as the set up and clean goes, it's going to make it a lot easier," she added. "We're not going to have to haul tables and chairs from other locations."
The evening will include entertainment by the Nobles Chordsmen.
All of the remaining traditions of Relay for Life will take place on June 18-19, at the Nobles County Fairgrounds in Worthington. Luminaries will be set up during the afternoon, with campsites, the Smart Shop and Silent Auction to open at 5 p.m. Bruce Dysthe will provide entertainment from 5 to 7 p.m., and the program will begin at 7 p.m.
"We're still doing the butterfly release, and the survivors will make the first lap at the Relay," said Lambert. "Even if they're not registered Tuesday night, they can still register on Friday and participate."
Campsites will continue to fundraise during the evening and overnight, with many of them planning to sell food and other items.
People interested in purchasing luminaries in honor or in memory of a loved one who has battled cancer may do so by stopping at the Daily Globe office, First State Bank Southwest, Fulda Credit Union's Worthington location, Gravon's Chiropractic, Maurices, Nickel & Associates or Wells Fargo.


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Early Silver Line is not your typical muskmelon.
It is considered an Asian melon.
Very early at 78 days and can be even sooner.
Responds well to greenhouse growing.
It is easy to tell when Silver Line is ripe. It turns from a green to a bright yellow with silver/white ribs.
Impressive yellow and silver stripes run the length of the melon.
This melon typically weighs 1-2 pounds.
The flesh is crisp, white, and very lightly sweet. Not like a regular muskmelon.
Delicious salted, with prosciutto or used where you might use cucumbers like a salad.
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Prevent XP from changing default email client to Outlook
Discussion of general topics about Mozilla Thunderbird
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I have set Thunderbird to be the default E-mail program (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Internet Options - >Select "Programs" Tab and make sure it is "Mozilla Thunderbird").
For some reason Windows XP Pro keeps reverting the default email program to "Microsoft Office Outlook"
I NEVER use Outlook. I don't EVER want to use Outlook. I never run Outlook. So, why does Windows keep reverting to Outlook as the default email program?
More importantly, how can I prevent Windows from doing this on its own again?
ps: I become aware of Windows changing the default from Thunderbird to Outlook when I go to email a PDF from inside of Acrobat and Outlook comes up. Then i have to shut down Outlook and Adobe and go and reset Thunderbird as the default. What a pain.
Any help or pointers as to how I can KEEP Thunderird as the default and prevent Windows from changing the default would be most appreciated.
The easiest solution is uninstalling Outlook. Of course, this is a bit more difficult if you are talking about Outlook Express which is a completely different program which comes with Windows.
You are probably correct and this may be one answer - there's no way to revert to Outlook as the default email program if it is not there.
But what if I want to keep Outlook (eg: in case I need to help a client with it). So back to the original probelm - how to prevent Windows XP from reverting to Outlook as the default email program.
Maybe it would be fruitful to figure out HOW Win XP is changing the default email program on its own without user action?
As far as I know, there is no way to prevent Windows XP from doing that. There are some programs around that can set defaults, but they are powerless when Windows reverts settings on its own.
The most likely suspect is the Microsoft Update, and especially when there is an Office update for Outlook. If you can figure out how to stop that one from changing defaults on its own, please let us know.
There is a reason Microsoft was convicted for being an abusive monopolist.
I have been watching this "problem" for some time now and it consistently happens every time I do a Microsoft update on my computer. There is no question but that running these updates is the culprit. The last four updates that I've run I went and check the control panel | internet Properties (Programs) before running the update and then went and checked them again after the update (and usually computer restart).
Each and every time the default e-mail client is flipped back to Outlook... and I can't take Outlook off of the computer because I keep my calendar and contacts on it to interface to my Windows Mobile telephone. Just another feature from Microsoft where they think they know how to run your computer better than you do. Frustrating!
If you run Thunderbird it will detect this switch and ask to change it back. The problem is, if you try to send an e-mail out of some other program like Excel you get Outlook and have to close everything down, go do the reset yourself and start the other program up again so it will then recognize Thunderbird.
Thanks for confirming that suspicion.
Nothing I can do to help with that.
This is going to be repetitive, but there is a reason Microsoft was convicted as an abusive monopolist.
One way around that is to automatically start Thunderbird when you start your computer/log on, something I like anyway.
Ok this one is quite easy if your using Outlook 2003, go to tools, options. Then click on the other tab. In here you will find a tick box named "Make Outlook the defailt program for E-mail, Contacts, and Calendar". If this is unticked then Outlook should not assume control each time it is loaded.
I've recently myself gone from Exchange03/Outlook03 to GoogleApps/TB3+lightning+other addons because I got fed up with inhouse hosting a cranky server on a crappy net connection but wanted to keep calendar sharing functionality and cross-platform email support (especially syncing the iphone to the desktop and laptop). With the new features google have added this is working out quite fine.
It is in great dangers that we see great courage.
Not using Outlook for any e-mail I had never noticed that option there. Sure enough it was ticked. Have unticked it and will anxiously await the next Microsoft update to see if Thunderbird will retain its supremacy. Next step is a new phone when my two years of guaranteed satisfaction is up in two more months and I can start looking for something with no MS associated with it.
Thanks mate!
Regarding the phone, my iPhone is syncing Contacts, Calendar and mail fine with Google Apps. I'm impressed with the new setup to enable this through the iPhones "exchange server" option.
It is in great dangers that we see great courage.
I have created a batch file that runs uses Regedit to set the default mailer to Thunderbird. I run it on startup and schedule it to run every hour. This way when Micro$oft makes Outlook the default mailer I undo it on startup and every hour. Take that Micro$oft!!
Batch file:
Notice that MailClient.reg is what's between the "cut" lines.
For anyone a bit leery to make registry tweaks, there's a GUI utility that does essentially the same thing. Default Mail. It's a run-once-and-forget kind of thing, but it's good to keep around (prudently on some other medium or hard-disk) in case you have to reinstall your OS.
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Today's FIA World Endurance Championship event in Fuji, Japan was supposed to be a straightforward affair, following the traditional WEC formula of six hours of sports car racing on a beautiful track with a layout that leaves plenty to be desired. The rain changed that, and it changed that in a big way.
The weekend started fairly normally, with Audi's #1 car (Lotterer/Treluyer/Fassler) taking pole over both Toyota TS030 entries and the #2 Audi, but when the WEC family awoke on Sunday, it was clear that normalcy had been lost to an unbelievably heavy, unwavering rain. Two incidents in the warm-up seemed to set the tone for a messy, attrition filled race. Alas, even that was not to be...
The heavy rains persisted from the end of the warm-up to the start of the race, and it was decided by the ACO that the race would start behind the safety car. Eight laps later, the red was thrown, for conditions were so poor that it was deemed dangerous for cars to be on track at any speed, even the relatively slow pace set by the Audi RS5 safety car. The clock had now been running 20 minutes without the green flag being shown even once, and it continued to run while the cars were parked under the red. Then, the WEC envoked "Sky Law" (a system created by Matt Damon's short-lived "30 Rock" character Carol Burnett to keep control of the occupants a grounded plane) and began to consistently and rather optimistically open a window for the race to restart in "about a half hour".
But finally, an actual update came! The race would resume behind the safety car, just as it had begun:
While circulating under the safety car, the leading (and polesitting) #1 Audi pitted three separate times to repair a throttle control problem, moving the #7 Toyota to the lead in it's home race. Then, uh, the red flag came back out.
Then the series went back to "Sky Law".
Then, after a strange side-by-side view of some very bored Audi R18 pilots and a beautifully aggressive lap in the RS5 safety car, the race was ready to resume with just 90 minutes remaining in the original six hour window. Then, it un-resumed. That third red flag ultimately ended the race, and with just sixteen laps, all behind the safety car, completed, the #7 Toyota TS030 (Nakajima/Lapierre/Wurz) was declared the overall winner. OAK Racing was declared the LMP2 winner, while Aston Martin Racing was declared the winner in both GTE-Pro and GTE-Am.
Ultimately, not a single full lap was turned under green conditions. Just half points were awarded to every driver and team entered, but nonetheless Audi Sport Team Joest claimed their second WEC manufacturer's title, and they remain the only ever WEC manufacturer's champions. Toyota took it's first LMP1 (and overall) win of the year at their home track, the fourth victory in the history of the TS030 program entirely thanks to issues on the #1 Audi that were severe enough to appear behind a safety car and a logical, but ultimately incorrect, decision by Audi Sport Team Joest engineer Leena Gade to repair said issue on the pit lane immediately. The large crowd never saw any of the proper endurance sports car racing they came to see, but in a gesture of respect to the dedicated Japanese fanbase at the track the ACO opened up the pit lane for an impromptu post-race autograph and grid walk session.
This utterly strange event begs the question: If there was never a green flag flown for a full lap, can a race truly have a winner? That's a philosophical question on par with "What is the meaning of life?" and "Why does Floyd Anthony "Tony" Raines still get NASCAR rides?", and thus one for each individual reader to decide for themselves, but I think we can all agree WEC world feed commentator John Hindhaugh summed up the race best when he described it as "The most extraordinary race I've never seen".
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Markets are trading on a firm note in the morning trades. The Sensex is up 112 points at 17,214 and the 50-share Nifty has jumped 31 points to 5,229.
According to Rakesh Gandhi, Seniorr Technical Analyst- Advisory with LKP Securities, "Since more than a week we have been of opinion that fall below 5,260 is sign of weakness and we could see further lower levels. Nifty saw low of 5,200 which is a strong support."
"I think markets have found narrow range of 5,150 to 5,360. It will be strengthening the trend if during this result season markets negotiate between this range and make a higher base. At this point it looks very unlikely to happen but, if nifty starts trading below 5,150 it will be big cause of concern," adds Gandhi.
Among the individual stocks, Infosys shares on the BSE continued to fall, as the stock touched a 33-month low.
The Bangalore-based information technology (IT) services company's stock hit a low of Rs 2,164, down 13 per cent since July 1. The stock recovered marginally and closed at Rs 2,172.6 per share, down 2.48 per cent from the previous close.
Tata Coffee has rallied 4% to Rs 985, also its all-time high, on reporting a robost performance during the recently concluded quarter. The consolidated net profit at Rs 31.84 crore for the quarter ended June 2012 more than doubled on the back of strong sales and strengthening dollar. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 13.59 crore in the previous corresponding period. Revenues grew 24% at Rs 414 crore on year-on-year basis.
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Markets have opened higher on the back of strong global cues, The Sensex has opened higher by 130 points at 17,233 and the 50-share Nifty has advanced 37 points to 5,233 levels.
Overnight, the US markets ended lower after weak US retail sales data fed bets a faltering economy would prompt more stimulus from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 50 points, or 0.39%, at 12,727, S&P500 fell 3 points to finish at 1,354 and Nasdaq Composite Index was down 11 points, or 0.40%, at 2,897.
Asian markets are trading higher in trades today. Hang Seng has advanced 2% to 19,457, Nikkei is trading higher by 0.6% a 8,774 and the Shanghai Composite has jumped 0.6% to 2,160 levels.
Back home, Dr Reddy's Labs is the top gainer among the Sensex stocks, it has opened higher y 2% at Rs 1,704. Tata Power, Sun Pharma, Sterlite Industries, Hindalco, ICICI Bank, Jindal Steel, NTPC, SBI, Coal India and Bharti Airtel have also opened higher by 0.7-1.3% each.
On the other hand, Gail India and Tata Motors are among the notable losers.
All the sectoral indices have opened higher. BSE healthcare index is the top sectoral gainer, up 1% or 76 points at 7,0714 levels. Bankex, power, metal, FMCG, realty, consumer durables and capital goods indices have also opened higher by 0.4-0.7% each.
The broader markets have opened in-line with the benchmark indices. The BSE mid-cap and small-cap indices have jumped 0.4% each.
The overall breadth is positive as 856 stocks are advancing while 404 are declining.