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Sheer lace shift dress with rhinestone and bead embellishment all over. "V"-back. Comes with remvoable slip dress that has adjustable straps.
*100% Nylon (not including embellishment)
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Measurements for Size Small:
Length: 36"
Bust (all around): 33"
Waist (all around): 30"
Bottom Opening (all around): 39"
Armhole Drop: 9"
*100% Nylon (not including embellishment)
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Measurements for Size Small:
Length: 36"
Bust (all around): 33"
Waist (all around): 30"
Bottom Opening (all around): 39"
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by juliajulia beautiful, but tan! this dress is absolutely beautiful!!!!!! the fabric is lovely and beading is beautiful. one thing is that although the straps on the slip are adjustable the slip doesnt line up with the dress (in the back) if you do adjust the slip. xs fit perfectly (5'4, 100lbs). this dress is tan not white or off white, but it is a beautiful color and makes the dress look more expensive!! wore it to a wedding and got endless compliments! 6.24.2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by meggsandpeggs Gorgeous. This dress is stunning and the picture did not do it justice at all. The color is definitely champagne and not the white color that it looks like in the picture. I highly recommend this dress. The fit is perfect for a dress that is flattering without being a bodycon dress. The only thing is you must be comfortable with not wearing a bra because of the just low enough back. But overall absolutely drop dead gorgeous and different looking 4.24.2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by hstrolis Beautiful dress...very delicate This is a beautiful dress. The color is more nude than photo shows. The beading is very delicate..be careful! I did find several places where beads were missing. Also when trying it on I heard beads hitting my hardwood floor. That however didn't deter me (since I sew) and it looks so pretty on. I found that the slip underneath was a little large and puckered though. Since it is removable I paired it with a lighter colored body hugging slip from FP which actually makes the color look more like the photo. I am petite, but busty and this is a very flattering dress. The 4 star rating is due to the extreme delicacy of the beading 3.19.2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by cpack Beautiful i was over the moon when i saw this dress in the sale! I can't believe it's not sold out yet, its so pretty and looks amazing with anything. The detailing is so beautiful and the colour i think is a little more nudey than in the pictures. I paired it with an oversized denim jacket and it still looked so elegant and very cool. If you're thinking about getting this dress, get it, you won't regret it! 2.15.2013
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Windproof, water-resistant and warm, the Nano Puff is an every-season stalwart, performing yeoman service as an outer layer in cool weather and as an insulating midlayer when things get really cold. Its tear-resistant fabric, made of 20-denier polyester mini-ripstop, has a DWR (durable water repellent) finish to shed spring rain. A carefully designed quilt pattern holds the lightweight and compressible 60-g PrimaLoft ONE insulation in place for long-lasting wear. Zippered handwarmers (with reflective webbing pulls) and a tall collar provide additional protection. Other details include an internal wind flap behind the front zipper, spandex binding at the sleeve openings, adjustable drawcord hem, internal zippered chest pocket (that doubles as a stuffsack) and a hand-me-down ID label.
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Someday you want your daughter, niece, goddaughter and best friend's little girl to grow up and have the option of being a firewoman, a writer, an Olympic gold medalist in boxing, a sergeant, a celebrity chef, the president … or whatever else her little heart desires.
And you want her to get paid the exact same amount for the same work that her male colleagues do.
While equal pay has been in the news a lot lately, research hasn't quite pinpointed why women don't make as much as men in the workplace. Some say it's because we don't negotiate enough. Some say it's because when we do negotiate, we get turned down or are deemed too aggressive. Others think it's because we have a tendency to get saddled with all the family responsibilities. Maybe all of these are true.
But maybe, just maybe, it also has something to do with ideas that have been subtly ingrained in us since we were very young.
Proof That What Parents Say (and Do) Matters
In fact, a new study shows just how easy it is to persuade kids into believing they aren't good at something. In a nutshell, the study sought to prove that kids easily adopt beliefs they hear about their gender, which in turn can affect their real-life performance. For example, telling a boy he's bound to be good at math because he's a boy could encourage him to give up trying, while telling a girl that girls aren't good at math could actually make her believe that she is, in fact, bad at math, and cause her to be worse at math because of it.
As predicted, the two experiments in the study showed that the performance of 4- to 7-year-olds was impaired when they were told that another group (e.g., "boys are good at this game") was successful at the same task.
When dealing with gender and what's "right" and "wrong" when it comes to raising girls to their full potential, it seems there's a lot to learn …
A Steep Learning Curve
Children start to understand gender roles starting at 30 months, and start developing social prejudices–including gender-based prejudices–starting in preschool. The us-versus-them mentality reaches its apex between 5 and 7 years of age before slowly waning.
As parents, we've never told our daughters that there are "girl-specific" jobs, or that the key to happiness and self-worth is marriage. (Of course, we can't help the messages they might see when we're not around.) But there are other ways in which our daughters, and the other little girls in our lives, could be learning life lessons from us that will lead them to shy away from "challenging" subjects like trigonometry and engineering, take the first low salary offered to them out of college or get burned out before age 30.
We asked Anea Bogue, M.A., an acclaimed self-esteem expert, educator, certified life coach and creator of REALgirl® empowerment workshops, to share some of the ways you might be holding your daughter back from her full potential without even knowing it.
1. You teach her to be polite and quiet.
There's a fine line between being well-behaved and being a doormat, and it seems that all too often girls are pushed into territory bordering on the latter.
"The 'girls are sugar and spice and everything nice' adage that [society is] programmed with leads us to raise girls who are what I call 'pleasers,'" says Bogue. "We teach our girls in a variety of ways that being nice, avoiding conflict, not upsetting others and not challenging the status quo are all part of being a likeable, desirable, successful girl–and one day woman."
What this could mean for her future: It's easy to see how this mindset could lead to the kind of behavior where women don't negotiate for higher salaries, because they don't want to offend a potential employer, or they don't speak up in class, and eventually meetings, for risk of being seen as not nice.
How you can avoid this: While we all want well-behaved children, don't forget to teach your daughter that it's okay to debate, disagree and negotiate–respectfully, of course–and especially with her peers. Encourage her to speak up in class, from preschool to college, and state her opinion, and then be ready and willing to defend it.
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15 Healthy Snacks Under 150 Calories
15 Healthy Snacks Under 150 Calories
In a battle with the munchies that you're destined to lose? We've all been there Snack smart with these tasty, nutritionist-approved picks, whether you're craving something sweet, salty, creamy or crunchy—they're delicious and low-calorie!SEE MORE
Healthy Snack: 1/4 Cup Guacamole With 1 Sliced Medium Red Bell Pepper (140 Calories)"Guacamole is a surprising calorie bargain—as long as you hold the tortilla chips," says Karen Ansel, R.D. "It's packed with heart-smart nutrients like monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and fiber. Pairing it with red pepper strips helps you enjoy it with some crunch but without all the calories of chips—plus, you'll get additional phytochemicals and vitamin C."
Healthy Snack: 1 Cup Strawberries Dipped in 1 Tablespoon Melted Semisweet Chocolate Chips (115 Calories)Ansel says this is a great way to get your fruit fix and satisfy a chocolate craving at the same time. "Plus, you get loads of vitamin C from the strawberries and blood-pressure-lowering polyphenols from the chocolate," she adds.
Healthy Snack: An 18 Rabbits Bunny Bar (120 Calories)"They're geared for kids, but they're the perfect filling-yet-petite granola bar—just 120 calories and made with all organic, thoughtfully sourced, sustainable ingredients," says Marissa Lippert, R.D. "No nuts involved, so they're good for anyone with a nut allergy. And they're delish, to boot."
Healthy Snack: 2 Kavli Golden Rye or Wasa Fiber Rye Crispbreads With 2 Tablespoons Hummus and Cucumber (120 Calories)"With a short ingredient list and visible whole grains, these crackers are skinny without skimping out on flavor and nutrition. Top with hummus and sliced cucumber and you've got a gratifying, energy-boosting trio," says Rachel Beller, R.D.
Healthy Snack: 45 Pistachios (148 Calories)"I love these because the shells slow you down, so you can't plow through them," says Ansel.
Healthy Snack: Medium Apple With 1 Level Tablespoon Natural Peanut Butter (143 Calories)"One of my top favorite snacks that fill you up without filling you out," says Sari Greaves, R.D.
Healthy Snack: 3 Finn Crisps With 1 Ounce Herbed Goat Cheese (140 Calories)"My fave Finn Crisps are the caraway variety," says Lippert.
Healthy Snack: 2-Percent Greek Yogurt (130 Calories)"With 2 1/2 times the protein of regular yogurt and 15 to 20 percent of your day's calcium, Greek yogurt is one of the smartest snacks out there," says Ansel. She especially likes the 2-percent kind. "It's much creamier than the nonfat variety and still has only 2.5 grams of saturated fat."
Healthy Snack: 1 Nori Seaweed Sheet With 2 to 3 Ounces of Reduced-Fat Tuna Salad or Wild Salmon Salad (90-110 Calories)"Nori is what's wrapped around sushi rolls; it sounds exotic, but for under $2, you can easily grab yourself a 12-pack at your local market," says Beller. "It's a nutritional superstar that's chock-full of folate, iron, calcium and potassium. Roll it around omega-rich salmon or tuna salad—add some veggies, if you want—and you've got the ultimate health-protective yet slimming snack solution."
Healthy Snack: Cheese and Crackers (105 Calories)For a healthier take on the classic snack combo, Greaves pairs seven or eight Kashi TLC Crackers or Hint of Salt Wheat Thins with a light cheese wedge from Laughing Cow.
Healthy Snack: 15 Tamari or Marcona Almonds (150 Calories)"They are salted, but I don't use much extra added salt elsewhere in my diet. They're amazingly delicious—go for 15 or so (just under 3 tablespoons) to stick with 150 calories," says Lippert.
Healthy Snack: 1 Cup Snap Peas With 3 Tablespoons Hummus (106 Calories)"Perfect for when I need a good crunch and some afternoon stress relief," says Lippert.
Healthy Snack: 1 Packet Plain Instant Oatmeal Sprinkled With Cinnamon and 6 Crushed Almonds (142 Calories)Breakfast as a snack? Sure, says Greaves. It can soothe and satisfy any time of day.
Healthy Snack: Medium Pear and an 8-Ounce Glass of Unsweetened Almond Milk (136 Calories)Fruit's the perfect fiber-filled portable snack; Lippert likes to round it out with some smooth, satisfying almond milk.
Healthy Snack: 1 Dr. Kracker Pumpkin Seed Flatbread With 1 Babybel Light (150 Calories)Says Beller: "This portable gourmet flatbread and cheese solution totally tastes like you're cheating. Each hearty-size flatbread is loaded with seeds that not only add a nutritional bonus but also taste amazing."


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- Oscar Wilde
July. Approaching yet another wedding anniversary and my mind wanders back over 24 years of bliss and, well, truth be told, not so bliss. I am often astonished at the comments some friends make to me about my relationship with my husband, confounded that they somehow hold up my marriage as an object of desire, a model of the ever-elusive "perfect marriage". Nothing in this world is perfect and I am bound to concede my profound belief that everything is as one makes it. I try and hover around the truth in these pages, in the stories that I weave for my readers. Maybe my truth is kissed by the fairytale and filtered through a diaphanous veil of romance, but it is undoubtedly the world in which we live. 24 years is a long time to work on anything, whether sculpture, architectural creation or novel, a long time in which to hammer and chip away, write, erase and rewrite, mold and tweak and reshape. Throw into the formula two uncontrollable sons, several odd dogs, a Bohemian lifestyle, a passion for adventure and the unusual, 3 languages, 2 religions and an innumerable number of nationalities and cultures and you have quite a job cut out for you.
Life is a bumpy road full of potholes, unexpected detours, miles of unattractive strip malls and the occasional, disagreeable risk of being pulled over by the cops. Yet there are also long, luxurious stretches flavored with a spectacular landscape enjoyed to the dulcet strains of jazz floating from the radio or, better yet, the invigorating beat of our favorite rock-n-roll station. Hands firmly on the wheel, eyeglasses perched on the end of one's nose and window rolled down just low enough to allow for the warm breeze to sweep across one's cheek, we move briskly forward, no U-turns allowed, punctuated by the intermittent, impromptu stop for a lunch or coffee break or a refreshing nap. We follow the road and we follow the rules; we glance at the road signs and at the map spread out on the passenger seat. Not always quite sure where we are going or what we will find when we get there, we simply try and achieve our goal of reaching our destination in safety and happiness. Life is a wild ride, yes indeed, and JP and I have mapped out a route, a crisscross of highway and tiny side roads, traveling through cities and country towns both, often ad libbing when the mood strikes, certainly hoping for great adventure and a picturesque, soothing atmosphere and stress-free ride.
So as I sit and ponder this thing called marriage, and ours in particular, I wonder what makes this a success. From the very beginning, we spent more than the average amount of time discussing our children: education, language, religion, our place in society. We broke it all down into tiny pieces, analyzed and argued, pontificated, scrutinized and dissected each and every idea and thought. This didn't particularly make raising our kids easier, it gave us neither perfect children, nor did it make us perfect parents, but we can say with confidence that it made us more aware and opened up the door to creativity and innovation, alleviating the worries just a tad and kept us grounded as a family, unafraid to make unconventional choices.
you marry the person who you cannot live without.
- Anonymous
After the first few bumps on the marriage trail, we began applying this process to our relationship and, truth be told, the harder the ride, the tougher the road, the closer we became and the more we realized that talking together and opening up to the other helped pad us from the brick walls and the tears. Then came the periods of closeness, long passages in which we found ourselves alone together full time, face to face, shopping, cooking, eating, working side by side on our individual projects and taking breaks hand in hand. As many friends have confided, staying home together, spending every waking and sleeping moment together within the same walls is one dangerous situation. There is the risk of stepping on each others' toes, pushing for space and messing up the others' daily routine leading to anger, frustration and fights. Or discovering that there is little to talk about and boredom sets in. Or restlessness. So how is it possible that we have avoided the discord and discontent, the indifference and strife? Or if not avoided it completely, at least accorded it its rightful place and no more.
Is it a secret that you are looking for? Look closely and you will see that it is no secret at all. He and I began this voyage in an odd and unusual way, unconventional from the get-go. And now we are once again on the threshold of starting over and finding ourselves here, reworking the itinerary of this grand voyage, ripping up the map and drawing our own. Home together full time. And it is the simplest of things that makes it work: enjoying each others' company; finding the funny side of everything and laughing as much as possible; sharing the same dream and dreaming big! "You are so lucky," friends tell me. No, luck has little to do with it. Destiny, fate, I am indeed a believer. But like a great recipe for a favorite dish, one must work awfully hard; select each ingredient thoughtfully; chop, blend, stir and simmer with love, care and attention; add lots of spice and pizzazz and serve it up with pride and pleasure. And, above all, enjoy every tiny bit. And don't be afraid to splatter a bit on the floor or down the front of your shirt (or his) every now and then.
One thing that I absolutely love about having him at home full time now is that he has taken over the kitchen, cooking almost all the meals. Unless, of course, there is a particular dish I am in the mood to make. This week I prepared these delightful, luscious and utterly delicious individual quiches just for the two of us. I so wanted to use up the last of my puff pastry for something savory and fell back on our favorite flavor combination: sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, tangy feta and the sharp bite of rocket (arugula, rucola, roquette). I blended it all into a creamy quiche batter and baked them in my delicate, buttery puff pastry. Tiny, individual quiches are the perfect portion served with a cool, crisp salad followed by fresh fruit. Side by side in front of a good movie, of course.
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Follow the basic indications and my links to previously offered recipes and create your own.
One savory (unsweetened) pie crust recipe (recipe and directions here)
¼ (for 6) to ½ (for 12) recipe puff pastry (recipe and directions here)
Basic Quiche Filling: for 12 x 4 ½-inch quiches
(make 6 then refrigerate the rest of the batter for a day or two for a new batch with different flavors)
3 large eggs *
1 cup heavy cream, light cream or part cream/part milk *
Freshly ground black pepper
Dash nutmeg
* for 6 quiche use 2 large eggs + ½ cup cream
Cherry tomatoes (2 or 3 per quiche)
3 ½ oz (100 g) feta cheese, coarsely crumbled or chopped (for 6 quiches)
Handful of rocket (arugula, rucola, roquette), coarsely chopped
Handful pine nuts
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the individual quiche tins on a baking sheet.
Start by roasting the cherry tomatoes:
Stir together 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar in a glass baking dish or pie plate. Season with a little salt and pepper and add 2 peeled and crushed garlic cloves. Toss the cherry tomatoes into the flavored oil and roast for about 20 minutes or until the skins are split and shriveled and the tomatoes start to show signs of roasting (a bit golden). Remove from the oven and allow to cool while preparing the rest.
Prepare the quiches:
Roll out the dough on a floured work surface and line the tins, gently lifting in and pressing down the dough. Trim the edges. Refrigerate the dough-lined tins until ready to fill and bake. This can also be done ahead of time.
Measure out the cream or cream/milk in a large measuring cup then whisk in the eggs until well blended. Season with salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg. Doing this in a measuring cup or glass with a spout or pouring lip is ideal for pouring into individual or mini quiche/tartlet tins avoiding a mess.
Sprinkle a layer of chopped rocket (arugula, rucola, roquette) then chopped or crumbled feta into each of the tartlet shells. Not too much as each is an overpowering flavor. Snuggle 2 or 3 roasted cherry tomatoes into the rocket and feta in each shell. Now whisk the quiche batter so it is blended and pour carefully into the shells on top of the rocket and feta, pouring around the cherry tomatoes to keep the tops of the tomatoes batter free. Fill up each shell only about 2/3 or ¾ full as it puffs up and rises as it bakes. Sprinkle each quiche with pine nuts.
Slide the whole baking tray with the filled quiche tins into the oven and bake for about 40 minutes or until the filling is puffed up and set. The top – or at least the edges – should be a deep golden color.
Quiche are fabulous hot from the oven, warm or room temperature. Or even chilled. Perfect for dinner, lunch, picnic or brunch. I recently made 2-inch mini quiches for a cocktail party filling three ways: gorgonzola + apple, cherry tomatoes + goat cheese, bacon + gruyère.


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On a basic phone I see no reason not to go with Virgin Mobile, they were my first cell provider for about 5 months before I went to Cricket, from there to T-Mobile and from there to Verizon. But my sister has Virgin Mobile and a smartphone with them, it's not that great of a device. The problem with the prepaid carriers is the pay full price for your phone deal. People go to those carriers because they can't afford the higher prices plans of the major carriers, so how do these prepaid carriers expect those people to be able to buy the more expensive phones they are trying to sell? It's things like that that make me believe there is still too much of a lack of logic in businesses.
Virgin Mobile looks to lure in T-Mobile USA customers with $100 credit
Virgin Mobile USA has launched a new campaign, taking aim at T-Mobile USA's new plans, and offering a $100 credit to T-Mobile users who switch. Virgin is hoping that their "Retrain Your Brain" effort will lure T-Mobile's pre-paid users to their network looking for better deals on their plans. Because Sprint, the network behind Virgin's service, is a CDMA network, while T-Mobile is GSM, you will need to get a new phone from Virgin, or bring a compatible phone with you.
One of Virgin's primary arguments for switching from T-Mobile seems to be the speed throttling users experience after they exceed a certain limit. Neither T-Mobile or Virgin charges overage fees for data, but they do reduce data speeds after a user reaches their limit. While T-Mobile reduces speed down to 2G quality, Virgin claims to reduce speed to 3G quality. T-Mobile also gives users the option to pay for unlimited high-speed data, while Virgin users are limited to 2.5GB per month on all plans.
Virgin claims that customers will have access to LTE speeds, and while this is true for some users, Virgin uses Sprint's network to power its service. Sprint's LTE network rollout is still in its early stages and very few locations receive LTE service compared to Verizon and AT&T. Virgin customers using the iPhone will also be out of luck, as the latest model that Virgin offers is the 4S, and there is, as of yet, no time frame for the release of the iPhone 5 for Virgin. For its part, T-Mobile only started its LTE rollout two weeks ago, so there coverage area is the smallest of all four major US carriers.
Source: Virgin Mobile USA
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Virgin Mobile looks to lure in T-Mobile USA customers with $100 credit
I have personally never had Virgin Mobile for a service provider. But a few of my friends have. For a pay-as-you-go phone you get exactly what you pay for. Are they any reception at the beach, somewhat okay reception where you need it and excellent reception we really don't. How much money are you really saving when you have to pay full price for the cell phone upfront? It seems to me that the difference in price that you were saving, you're spending more than that on the full price for the phone.
The better side of paying full price for your device are past anything the us providers are willing to give. I purchased a Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100 international model from a German friend of mine 3 years ago. The device upgraded to jellybean 4.2.9. Now if you were able to get this with a contract, why redo a 2year agreement. The SII also outdid the us model SIII's. It came 3 years ago with a duel core processor, an 8mgp camera, 1G ram, 16 G internal memory and a 32 G memory card compatible slot. You can get a factory direct unlocked (by factory no root needed) from apple, Samsung and Motoro. Apple sells full model phones every time but they do have software limitations set up by the carrier that orders them for there use. Samsung makes reductions on software as well and restricts software upgrades to that spacefic model they also allow the carrier to reduce the devices hardware. Keep in mind I love samsung I am not cutting them down I'm just stating facts. Now back to subject, Motorola has teamed up with Google and made two nice devices. A BYOP phone that is affordable yet has a great amount of power is the Moto G XT1032. The phone starts at 179 US dollar's and is unlocked from factory. The other is a bit more expensive but is totally worth it due to the fact its completely unlicked and the root folder is made available from the factory and its the MotoX. You can go research Samsung Motorola and Apple to see exactly what you want to spend and what features you want to do without at places like eBay or factory direct although I'm not aware Samsung having a factory direct but you can find an international model of any of there top devices such as the s2,3,4 and 5 or the notes from eBay.
Pay as you go and even the new T-Mobile plans are only a good value for people who keep their phone for more than 20 months. If you don't, no current plan on any carrier will save you much money over AT&T/Verizon. It is just how it is all spread out. Below 24 and 20 month (when AT&T and Verizon let you upgrade) comparisons
AT&T: 16 GB iPhone 5 - $199.
Cheapest voice plan $40 (450 minutes, rollover, 5000 night/weekend, Mobile/Mobile)
3GB Data $30
Unlimited Text $20
Total Monthly - $90. 24 months = $2,160
Total 2 Year Output - $2,359
20 MONTH Calculation
Total Monthly - $90. 20 months = $1,800
Total 20 month outlay - $1,999
Verizon: 16 GB iPhone 5 - $199.
Cheapest voice plan $60 (Unlimited voice, text, 2GB Data)
$40 line (smartphone)
Total Monthly - $100. 24 months = $2,400
Total 2 Year Output - $2,599
20 MONTH Calculation
Total Monthly - $100. 20 months = $2,000
Total 20 month outlay - $2,199
T-Mobile: 16 GB iPhone 5 - $99
Monthly Plan $60 (Unlimited Voice/text, 2GB Data (for consistency))
Phone Payback $20
Total Monthly - $80. 24 months = $1,920
Total 2 Year Output = $2,119
20 MONTH Calculation
Total Monthly - $80. 20 months = $1,600
Additional Phone payment ($20. 4 months) $80
Total 20 month outlay - $1,779
That's a savings of nearly 250 of T-Mobile over att and even more for T-Mobile over Verizon (480). Maybe that's not a lot to you but that seems like a lot to me. Also this doesn't even include the fact that you can bring your own device with T-Mobile and save, which isn't true for any other major carrier. Do the math for that and see how much you would save.
Yes, bringing your device to tmobile is a good deal. But at some point you had to pay for it (in theory). You can bring your own to the others, too, but don't get a break on the monthly.
And yes, I agree. I edited my comments to add the examples, and was actually surprised. They were as close to the same as I could, but there are differences, which, admittedly, may not mean much to a lot of people, but I also went with the cheapest available. AT&T would be more if it was unlimited voice like Verizon and tmobile.
But, yes, up to $20/month savings with tmobile. More is you don't mind 2G speed
I have VM i love the data unlimited, but it is throttled @ 2.5 gigs then u only get 3g speeds in theroy when they throttle, VM got there first Wimaxx phone in 2012 mayish, the Evo V 4G Aka the evo 3d that has been around since 2010 on sprint,so they havent had 4g very long & tsprints doing away with Wimax in 2015 ///also VM just got there first Lte phone the samsung victory this year in Feburary 2013 & now the Galaxy S3 & they havent had 4g services that long & so when they only had 3g hat are they saying they speed capped your 3g @ 3g speeds, Sprints Data speed has aways been sluggish. There just now upgrading to Lte services & the byo phone on T-Mobile does sound better to me even if they do speed cap you because u can use any unlocked gsm phone & have the latest & greatest phone now where in VM u wait till you get sprints hand me downs, you cannot just bring any phone to VM it is Cdma no sim cards. Once you buy the full price of the phone your stuck with it rather you like there services or not or your out the money u spent on the phone & the only way to bring a cdma phone to another carrier is flashing it to another carrier via pc to phone hookup & software designed for flashing cdma phones which i believe is illegal now also you gotta find a carrier that will accept a flashed phone anymore if u can do that so your just stuck with it the VM phone u pay almost full price for a antique phone thats a hand me down of sprint thats on a extremely congested network from boost mobile & sprint & any other virtual poviders that may be buying wholesale data from sprint too open up their own prepaid cell, id say T-Mobile would be the best if you wanted to use the latest & greatest of phones plus have the ability to unlock & change to another gsm carrier maybe even at&t or u could use one of the many prepaid byo phone plans sim cards like straight talk or net10. But there just wholesale data buyers of a At&t & T-mobile & as far as i know do not offer 4g servservices with there prepaid sims but maybe ive also heard of another sim based one that does offer 4g called P-Tell. But a Gsm phone is the best way if u wanna try the newest phones plus have options to switch carriers, Cdma phones Like Sprint & verizon your stuck with once u buy them unless they'reflashed by a computer which can brick your phone over to another carrier thats cdma, but like i said i believe phone flashing is illegal here now in usa,
Now do the math on an unlocked model with no carrier restrictions with a plan such as straight talk.
IPhone 5, $900
$45, unlimited/month 540
$1440 for one year $1980 2 years.
The difference is you won't need to try for an upgrade when your unlocked full version of the device is still doing what the so called new wave models are able to do.
I think this is going to be attractive for some subscribers. What ever works for you.
I personally have Virgin Mobile USA. I first had the Motorola Triumph which started out good but it was the phone quality that left a bad experience not VM. I then bought the iPhone 4S which has Sprint quality phone service area.... i've had little to no problems what-soever and my friends are shocked that i'm paying only $35 a month. You do have to buy a VM iphone and can't bring one from another carrier, but the cost in savings is significant monthly.
Catch is to just pick a phone you know will perform and can get some mileage out of. I'd also like to see the iphone 5s come to VM close to the launch date to stay competitive and offer LTE.


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This is the second podcast application that was rejected by Apple. Another was rejected a week earlier..
Note: We have stopped our companies development of a podcast application due to Apples Actions. I am no way associated with either app that was rejected.
PodcasterGate: The Great App Rejection Debate
Seems it wasn't a hair that broke the blogerati's back, it was an App. Or more precisely, it was Apple's denial of the Podcaster App that let loose the floodgates of negative internet reaction. Or even more precisely, it is the continued lack of certainty among developers as to what can and will be denied by Apple, leading many to reconsider the return on investment of hours upon hours of coding with 11th hour rejection hanging perpetually over their heads, like a virtual Sword of Damocles.
According to Read Write Web, Podcaster will be turning to Ad Hoc to distribute their App for nowwhile everyone from Daring Fireball to Roughly Drafted cover (and in some cases, recover from) the various comments and implications flinging back and forth across the blogsphere, the New York Times has decided to escalate the attention level:
I can't see how distributing the program will hurt Apple. If anything it will make the iPhone a tad more valuable. On the other hand, treating developers capriciously is most certainly going to discourage them from spending nights and weekends working on new and useful applications that may give more people reasons to buy an iPhone.
Sure, the App Store is growing twice as fast as iTunes Music (though starting from zero is an easy way to generate an opening curve), and may well hit a billion units moved by 2009, but with Android's open marketplace on the horizon, and Microsoft me-too'ing their way in with Skymarket, there could be alternatives. If Apple doesn't take a page from their MobileMe fiasco playbook and rapidly standardize and clarify the rules of the game, they could lose their early lead. And that could cost them the Mobile Internet Platform dominance they so currently crave.
Don't get us wrong. It's Apple's platform and they, like a Nintendo with the Wii, have the absolute right to approve or deny anything developed for their platform. But developers have the same right to stop developing for a platform they don't think serves their best interests. And consumers have the same right to stop buying it for the same reason. As with the Blacklist push-back, that will be the ultimate officiator of this debate.
And a terse one-line email from Steve may not fix things if Apple waits too long...
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PodcasterGate: The Great App Rejection Debate
This is the second podcast application that was rejected by Apple. Another was rejected a week earlier..
Well, the other thing this whole issue does is focus more attention on the Jailbroken dev community. If Apple's intent really is to build a developer community (which I question due to the NDA) then the best way is to keep the process as transparent as possible. Right now, you toss things over the wall and then duck to see if it comes flying back at you.
I had been waiting for the Podcaster app (would have been my first app to buy) to be approved and am now thinking maybe I should have waited for Google Android.
Why does Apple consistently come close to perfect but always mucks something up in the end? (i.e. AppleTV should have had DVR functionality, original iPod Touch should have had speaker/mic from getgo, etc.)
You can go here http://www.nextdayoff.com/ and fill out the form and then you can get the application.
Does it seem strange to anyone else that when a company like Microsoft (who hasn't even locked down the platform - you can always install linux or others) - just bundles their own apps with their OS, everybody treats it like they've just slaughtered a bunch of babies - but when Apple makes a closed platform - explicitly denies anyone the right to compete with them (which must be just simply illegal) and stomps on anything which may benefit the consumers but hurt their income - we just say it's "their platform". Double standards or what. I'm not saying Microsoft hasn't done evil things, but compared to what Apple is currently doing, they look ready to be canonized.
Apple doesn't view the iPhone as a computer, but as a device more like a Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, or traditional mobile phone.
Microsoft certainly controls the Xbox platform, as Nintendo does the Wii and DS.
Is it illegal that I can't make any PSP game I want? No. But it can be very annoying to consumers and developers alike.
There are real issues here, but I worry they may get lost in the hyperbole.
I wonder about the development of Apple's products and Apps that are already in place. For example, take Pandora and "Genius" playlists in iTunes... since Pandora offers a similar service, is it going to get tossed out now that iTunes offers a similar, competitive product?
Interestingly, it reminds me of World of Warcraft and their open UI. As WoW updated, some apps became outdated because WoW looked at what users were creating and they integrated the best ideas into their own. Which is fine, but now we're talking about developers that are trying to sell a product. It just doesn't seem very encouraging...
Seriously, Microsoft is really losing it in the evil stakes these days. They used to be really good at evil. Now Apple is kicking their backsides for evil. When Steve Jobs goes "MuWAAAhahahaha!", the brainwashed minions listen. His henchmen are really loyal, not just getting paid to be. Poor Ballmer.
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Cameron Kent started the golf tournament Thursday by saying the Lord had blessed the golfers with a beautiful day for the 5th annual Pfc. Adam Lee Marion golf tournament.
Kent, Surry County Sheriff Graham Atkinson, and Mt. Airy golfer Justin Long were among the local dignitaries who were present to honor Marion.
Marion's parents Donny and Pam spoke to the crowd assembled in front of the Cedarbrook Country Club clubhouse Thursday and thanked everyone for their support and effort. Donny said the annual event takes months of hard work on so many people's parts, beginning with meetings in January that run through the April event.
Marion's parents said the donations made would benefit the Children's Center of Surry, Inc., an organization close to Adam's heart.
Cameron Kent recognized the military's courageous work in allowing the golfers to enjoy the sport on such a beautiful day.
The military color guard and a bagpiper coordinated to present the American flag as 'Amazing Grace' played, followed by the bagpiper walking away ceremoniously across the fairways.
Course pro Zim Zimmerman also spoke. Zimmerman said the event drew two full fields of golfers: 61 teams totaling 244 players, and roughly $55,000 in money raised.
Golf carts were lined up in front of the clubhouse, with golfers driving off to their respective holes following the opening ceremony. Teams were numbered and had been told to proceed to various holes around the course to allow everyone to play simultaneously.
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Started to re-read Buick 8 by King. Much better then the first time
when I read it 5 years ago.
Almost finished Notorious Nineteen by J. Evanovich. Just the right amount of fluff.
Will then get to my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for Dummies manual.
Finished reading The Ring by Koji Sudzuki, started reading The Ring 2. Also, I am going to start the second story of Full Dark No Stars.
I am currently re-reading "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon". In Canada, this book is under the title " The Girl Who Loved Wayne Gretzy". It is true, just ask Marsha.
The books a like best, aside from Kings, are the very famous Wicked books (4), by Greg Maguire.
It starts off with the life story of The wicked Witch of the West. The next book is all about
her son . The next is all about The Cowardly Lion, the next (the forth) is all about The Witches grand daughter.
Its extremely complex . with many recurring characters Like the Good witch of the North , The witch of the north and The wicked witch of the west were college roommates and friends lol.
Can someone tell me if The Passage starts getting interesting?
If so, when?
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Regions Bank has expanded its team of Mortgage Loan Officers in the Charleston Tri-County market.
Among the associates that have recently joined Regions Mortgage and are actively providing mortgage financing at various locations throughout the Tri-County area are greater Summerville area officers:
Kathy Cribb: Mortgage Loan Officer has joined Regions Mortgage at the North Charleston location. She has 25 years experience and was previously with Bank of America Home Loans.
Jimmy King: Mortgage Loan Officer has joined Regions Mortgage at the Summerville Main Street location. He has 7 years experience and was previously with Bank of America Home Loans. He attended Appalachian State University.
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For many, outdoor ministry is a life-changing experience. In partnership with congregations, outdoor ministries strive to strengthen, support and lift up the body of Christ by encouraging spiritual growth in outdoor settings. There are 135 ELCA-affiliated camp, retreat and conference center sites in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Outdoor ministries offer a wide variety of programs that provide growth experiences for people of all ages, many of whom become leaders in the church and their communities. Youth, in particular, can benefit through camp, which helps growth in areas such as spirituality, self-confidence, independence, making friends, exploring and learning new activities.
Summer programsEach summer, camps, retreats and conference centers provide experiences for people of all ages. Programs include youth camps, adult and family camps, trip and adventure camps, day camps, servant learning events and more. Through worship, study, games and activities, participants hear and see how active their faith can be by learning how to live and work together in an intentional Christian community.
Year-round programsMost camps, retreats and conference centers provide special programs throughout the entire year. Whether it is through weekend retreats, outdoor schools, conference meetings or older adult programs, outdoor ministries strive to minister to the whole person. You can develop and host your own program, attend a sponsored event or just get away from the busyness of the world for a weekend. Outdoor ministry has a place for you.
FacilitiesCamp facilities are not just rustic cabins facilities are as varied as the setting. They might include summer cabins, retreats for youth and adults or high comfort conference centers for meetings. Whether its setting is near mountains, lakes, prairie, ocean or desert, outdoor ministry can provide you with a life-changing experience.
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Sertomans from around South Carolina came together on Jan. 26 to plan the fifth annual Camp Sertoma Golf Tournament to be held at the Woodside Plantation Country Club on June 17.
Proceeds from the tournament are used to send 240 disadvantaged or hearing and speech impaired children to Camp Sertoma for a unique summer camp experience. Every year since 1975, children ages 7 to 13 have been given the opportunity to attend the camp for a week of fun, skills development and education.
Camp Sertoma, located at the outdoor laboratory on the Clemson University Campus, is a fully accredited and expertly staffed summer camp.
With a camper-to-counselor ratio of eight to two, these kids are encouraged to do things for themselves, from personal and housekeeping chores to cooking a simple meal.
Under the supervision of trained counselors, the campers engage in such activities as nature hikes, archery, sailing, campfires, cookouts, fishing, boat rides, instructional swims, overnight camping trips, recreational games, skits, sports, singing and arts and crafts.
Sponsorships for the Camp Sertoma Golf Tournament are available at the $500, $750 and $1,000 dollar level, each to include a four player team. Additional sponsorships are available for $100 to $250.
The player's entrance fee is $300 for a team of four players, or $75 per player. Registration must be made by June 10.
The game format will be a four-player Captain's Choice. The tournament will offer contests and prizes including, door prizes, putting contest and closest to the pine contests.
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- In this study, we perform a quantitative assessment of the role of money as an indicator variable for monetary policy in the euro area. We document the magnitude of revisions to euro area-wide data on output, prices, and money, and find that monetary aggregates have a potentially significant role in providing information about current real output. We then proceed to analyze the information content of money in a forward-looking model in which monetary policy is optimally determined subject to incomplete information about the true state of the economy. We show that monetary aggregates may have substantial information content in an environment with high variability of output measurement errors, low variability of money demand shocks, and a strong contemporaneous linkage between money demand and real output. As a practical matter, however, we conclude that money has fairly limited information content as an indicator of contemporaneous aggregate demand in the euro area.
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Last week DeeAnn talked me into heading up with her and Jules to Blue Mountain Outdoor Adventures near North Battleford to take some photos and video of the 2013 Western Canadian Championships for biathlon.  On Sunday the three of us drove up and checked things out.  All of us ended up taking photos of competitors and coaches from all over western Canada.  When there wasn't someone racing by, there was the cracks from the gunfire (reminded me of being at home).
There were races happening the entire time we were there so there was always something to take a picture of. Â The weather wasn't that bad out. Â I was cold yet was only wearing a hoodie so it wasn't too bad out. Â By the time I got home and edited the shots, I took a couple hundred photos which I uploaded to a Flickr photo set and Blue Mountain's Flickr group page.Â
What surprised me was how big of sport biathlon is out in Western Canada and also how big of an event these championships are. Â There were a couple hundred competitors, coaches, and family members out at Blue Mountain with clubs as far away as Canmore, Hinton, Jasper, and from places in Manitoba. Â The other thing that surprised me was how young some of the racers were.Â
From what I saw, everyone was having a good time (except for this guy who broke a ski while starting his race) and the weekend went off without a hitch.


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-Switch to an organic dry cleaner (This one will happen sooner rather than later.)
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-Upholster (i.e. staple) a cover on the bench at the bottom of my bed.
-Give some of the stuff we don't need to charity on semi regular basis.
-Switch away from Murphy's Oil Soap--the last mainstream cleaning product to a homemade version (sorry to my DH--mom knows best ;) right?)
Please let me know what your New Year's Resolution is or what is on your 2009 wish list! I will update you on my progress as the year goes by and see if any of these things on my wish list get done. I will also post on some of these to generate some momentum. Research always motivates me to change.


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Cheese Fondue
Serves 2-4
At one time, fondue pots were the rage as wedding presents. Alas, this has gone out of fashion, but fondue is still a special treat. It does require long forks to spear the bread and a pot that can be kept warm over an alcohol burner.
The first trick to a good cheese fondue is using decent cheese. Don't try substituting an inferior cheese for the Gruyere or it will seize up on you. The second trick is to coat the cheese with flour, so it will not separate. Another trick is to be sure the fondue does not overheat.
Day-old bread works a bit better than fresh. Be sure to add a green salad to the menu to round it out. If it gets "gluey," add a bit of liquid and reheat slowly, stirring. I have substituted Parmigiano Reggiano for the Emmenthaler with success.
Nathalie Dupree
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed with salt
2 cups dry white wine
14 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
7 ounces Emmenthaler cheese, grated
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon kirsch (optional)
Freshly ground pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 long loaf of French bread, cubed
Heat the garlic and wine in an earthenware or fondue-type pot until it just simmers (don't let it boil). Meanwhile, toss the cheese in a bowl with the flour to coat. Add the cheese to the wine 1 cup at a time, stirring each addition until it melts. When the cheese is melted, stir in the kirsch if using and add the salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Remove to the alcohol burner and keep the heat low enough so it won't burn and high enough that it stays melted.
Spear the bread cubes with the forks and dip into the pot of melted cheeses.
Nathalie Dupree is the author of 13 cookbooks, most recently "Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking." She lives in Charleston and may be reached through Nathaliedupree.com.
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Scared Munoz has punched himself out though....
Scared Munoz has punched himself out though....
tim is going for an arm oh shit
Considering he works with Hume, I'm surprised Boetsch's submissions aren't cleaner.
awww tim you fucked up
Munoz appears to have learned his lesson from the Weidman loss. He looks WAY more aggressive in this fight. I think he's learned that sometimes the best way to defend a takedown is to go for one of your own.
Thank you peoples this site is so funky now lol
Agreed. R1 was tough to score. But considering how much Boetsch is getting his ass kicked in R3, I'm not sure the R1 scoring will matter.
Great work by Munoz, round 1 was close but 2 and 3 are all Munoz.
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Cetuximab is a man-made version of a naturally occurring human/mouse antibody that inhibits the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). The EGFR is a protein that is abnormally over expressed in many cancers, and the inhibition of EGFR results in a decrease in tumor cell growth and decreased production of other factors responsible for metastasis (spreading of cancer).
Cetuximab is given through intravenous (into a vein) infusion. The first dose will be given over a period of about two hours. Subsequent doses will be given once a week, over about an hour. Medications are given prior to the administration of cetuximab to prevent a reaction to the infusion.
There are a number of things you can do to manage the side effects of Cetuximab. Talk to your doctor or nurse about these recommendations. They can help you decide what will work best for you. These are some of the most common side effects:
Some patients develop a reaction to the infusion. This most commonly occurs with the first dose they receive. Reactions can cause chills, fever, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, itching, or low blood pressure. Tell your nurse right away if you experience any of these. You will be given a medication prior to the infusion to help prevent this reaction.
Cetuximab has some unique nail and skin side effects that you may develop. Patients may develop a rash. While this rash may look like acne, it is not, and should not be treated with acne medications. The rash may appear red, swollen, crusty and dry and feel sore. You may also develop very dry skin, which may crack, be itchy or become flaky or scaly. The rash my be the worst during the first few weeks of treatment, but may continue until treatment is stopped. Tips for managing your skin include:
While receiving cetuximab, you may develop an inflammation of the skin around the nail bed/cuticle areas of toes or fingers, which is called paronychia. It can appear red, swollen or pus filled. Nails may develop "ridges" in them or fall off. You may also develop cuts or cracks that look like small paper cuts in the skin on your toes, fingers or knuckles. These side effects may appear several months after starting treatment, but can last for many months after treatment stops.
For more suggestions, read the Nail and Skin Care Tip Sheet.
While receiving cetuximab, your eyelashes may grow very fast, become very long and bother your eyes. The hair on your head may become curly, fine or brittle. These tend to resolve once treatment is stopped.
Take anti-nausea medications as prescribed. If you continue to have nausea or vomiting, notify your doctor or nurse so they can help you manage this side effect. In addition, dietary changes may help. Avoid things that may worsen the symptoms, such as heavy or greasy/fatty, spicy or acidic foods (lemons, tomatoes, oranges). Try antacids, (e.g. milk of magnesia, calcium tablets such as Tums), saltines, or ginger ale to lessen symptoms. Read the Nausea & Vomiting Tip Sheet for more suggestions.
Call your doctor or nurse if you are unable to keep fluids down for more than 12 hours or if you feel lightheaded or dizzy at any time.
Exposure of an unborn child to this medication could cause birth defects, so you should not become pregnant or father a child while on this medication or for 6 months following therapy. Effective birth control is necessary during treatment, even if your menstrual cycle stops or you believe your sperm is affected. Cetuximab can also be passed through breast milk, therefore women should not breast feed while using this medication. See OncoLink's section on sexuality for helpful tips for dealing with these side effects.
While on cancer treatment you may need to adjust your schedule to manage fatigue. Plan times to rest during the day and conserve energy for more important activities. Exercise can help combat fatigue; a simple daily walk with a friend can help. Talk to your healthcare team and see OncoLink's section on fatigue for helpful tips on dealing with this side effect.
Your oncology team can recommend medications to relieve diarrhea. Also, try eating low-fiber, bland foods, such as white rice and boiled or baked chicken. Avoid raw fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, cereals and seeds. Soluble fiber is found in some foods that absorbs fluid and can help relieve diarrhea. Foods high in soluble fiber include: applesauce, bananas (ripe), canned fruit, orange and grapefruit sections, boiled potatoes, white rice and products made with white flour, oatmeal, cream of rice, cream of wheat, and farina. Drink 8-10 glasses on non-alcoholic, un-caffeinated fluid a day to prevent dehydration. Read Low Fiber Diet for Diarrhea for more tips.
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By Cris Carl, Networx
It happens to everyone: tripped electrical breakers. Learn how to avoid this common problem. If you have ever plugged in your hairdryer, toaster oven or space heater only to be engulfed in darkness, you know what it's like when your electrical breaker trips.
Sometimes having an electrical breaker trip is a minor inconvenience, readily repaired with the flick of a switch. However, frequent breaker trips are more than an inconvenience; they are the fail-safe that lets you know you have a bigger problem.
Let's start with an average electrical panel. When a breaker -- one of the switches you see on the panel -- "trips," you will often hear a popping noise as the switch pushes itself to an "off" position.
Why a Breaker Trips
There are a few reasons why a breaker will trip, but essentially, breakers trip when the current exceeds the amps your system can handle, i.e. your electrical system is overloaded.
Circuit breakers come in different amp ratings, so some systems can handle more than others. If you live in an older home or apartment that has few outlets, your system may have a lower amp rating, which will make breakers trip more easily.
Most important, when a breaker trips, it is keeping your electrical system from a literal meltdown, which can cause a fire.
Tips to Avoid Breaker Trips
- Unplug electrical appliances that are not in use. Electrical current still runs to the appliance even if it is not turned on.
- Be especially aware of how many appliances you have plugged in during very cold or hot weather. Air conditioners and space heaters, for example, are energy suckers. In the winter, you will more likely have more lamps burning.
- If you have few outlets, try to spread your biggest energy users around.
- Also, if you have few outlets, putting an extension plug or power strip will tax your system more. It is still only one outlet.
- Make sure none of your appliance cords are damaged, frayed or melted.
Grounding Problems
Sometimes, especially in older homes, wiring can become loose, melt or may have been installed incorrectly. For example, you or a previous owner may have tried to repair your electrical wiring when it would have been preferable to have a professional do the job.
You have a grounding problem if you open the outlet panel and a black (hot) wire is touching a:
- white (neutral) wire
- bare copper wire
- different black wire
- outlet box
If you are inspecting your home's wiring, it's important to also check for any damaged or melted wires. Note if you smell any burning odors close to the outlet box.
Short Circuits
Breaker trips can arise when either your electrical system or one of the appliances you are using has a short. It can be painstaking in some homes, but you can track down where the short is. Again, make sure your appliance cords are in good shape.
Unplug and turn off every electrical light or appliance. Turn off the power at your service panel, reset all the switches, then turn the power back on; if the circuit trips immediately, then the short is in your house wiring.
To figure out if the short is in an appliance, turn the power on and plug each one in or turn them on one by one to figure it out by process of elimination.
Circuit breakers perform an important safety task. And don't forget to keep a flashlight handy - especially if your electrical panel is in the basement.
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CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School's Roman Donofro and Choctawhatchee's Bryan Baker locked horns in an old fashion pitchers' duel Tuesday night as the Bulldogs hosted the Indians in District 2-6A baseball action.
Baker was good holding the Bulldogs to a pair of hits and one run, but Donofro was better throwing a one-hit shutout as Crestview took the 1-0 win.
Donofro finished the night with eight strikeouts and gave up just one walk.
"It felt pretty good, great actually" Donofro said. "I was throwing fastball just about every pitch for three innings straight until the seventh.
"This is definitely one of the best games I've pitched."
Baker's line was two hits, eight strikeouts and six walks.
Tate Sweatt scored the only run of the game in the Bulldog half of the fifth inning.
Sweatt led off the inning with a double down the third base line, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly by Hunter Sullivan.
"I thought both pitchers obviously were really, really good," Bulldog coach Tim Gillis said. "Their guy was real good but Roman matched him and got the big pitches when he needed them.
"It was big to get that lead off guy (Sweatt) on and to get to second base was even better. And then we were able to come up with a wild pitch and then put Sully got the barrel on the ball for the sac fly."
Corey Armstrong had the other hit for Crestview (5-2, 2-1), a two-out double in the sixth.
Choctaw's lone hit of the night game on a lead off single by Taylor Fought in the top of the seventh. Fought was picked off first by Bulldog catcher Austin Armstrong on a missed bunt attempt by Gaston Rickard.
Donofro said he jammed Fought with a fastball, but the ball dropped softly into shallow right field between second baseman Corey Armstrong and right fielder Jimmy Croussore.
Choctaw's only scoring threat came in the second inning. Rickard was safe at second on a Justin Abdo error to lead off the inning and moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by Dustin Berrong.
Indian coach L.C. Smith then elected to go with a squeeze play to score Rickard from third, but Donofro pounced on the bunt and threw Rickard out at home.
Randy Dickson is the Crestview News Bulletin's sports editor. Email him at email@example.com, tweet him @BigRandle, or call 682-6524


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As early as age 10, Dr. James Benner would accompany his mom to her work at a laboratory in a large hospital, where he was captivated to look at blood smears under the microscope. Meanwhile, his grandfather, a respected watch repairman, shared the secrets of his trade as well, which is perhaps even more poetic considering Dr. Benner's life work as a surgeon specializing in cardiac (heart), thoracic (lung) and vascular (blood vessel) repair work. "I love to operate. The precision and the attention to detail are what attract me and keep me going, as well as seeing the patients do so well. It's very rewarding," says Dr. Benner, chief of cardiac surgery for Trident Health. Dr. Benner also enjoys sharing his work with his six children, ages 7 to 23. They have grown up visiting his practice, Palmetto Cardiovascular and Thoracic Associates, where his wife also served as office manager for many years. Their oldest is in her second year of medical school. "The precision and the attention to detail are what attract me and keep me going, as well as seeing the patients do so well. It's very rewarding." James Benner, MD Medical School: Temple University Residency: Richland Memorial Hospital, University of South Carolina Fellowship: Thoracic- Medical University of South Carolina To schedule an appointment with Dr. Benner, please call 843-553-5616.
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