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Unlike most professional bloggers, I have a real job (snap!). I work as a self-employed freelance web designer and creative professional. A job that consumes most of my available time that would otherwise be devoted to writing. Since this site was incepted I have run it, literally, with one hand and four fingers tied behind my back. Each post I write is done with one remaining pinky finger, in the span of whatever free minutes I can spare each hour or afternoon. Even as time deprived as I am, I still managed to make this blog one of the most popular iPhone enthusiast destinations on the internets. Not a bad achievement for one person, but still woefully inadequate.
My schedule is becoming increasingly burdened with work, and writing time seems to be lessening. The latter part of last week I spent on the road meeting with new clients and collaborating on projects. My "free" time was so sparse I not only hadn't posted news, I completely missed Free Wallpaper Friday...an inexcusable atrocity akin to drowning kittens. Ironically it seems that the very thing that has made this blog what it is (me) is also holding it back (me again). And that's not good. So the time has come to make some hard decisions here at the old iPhone blog. My options are...
- Give up my job and work as a full time professional writer? I would love the opportunity to do just that, but this crazy capitalist system we live under requires currency for the acquisition of goods and services. My income would disappear in the blink of an eye. Unless some larger publication acquires this blog and hires me in, this isn't an option, sadly.
- Throw in the towel and shut down the site. Again, not an option. That kitten drowning analogy comes to mind.
- Open the site to volunteers and user generated content.
The last option seems most rational, and interesting. So here's the deal - I want your feedback. How does this idea sound to you? Would you like to see user generated news and reviews? Or would you rather this site remains as it exists now...a walled garden with me as its despite ruler? Better still, what would you, dear readers, like to see added to improve this site? Any and all options are on the table. Speak your mind and I'll listen. Post your comments below, or use the contact form to shoot me an email...or engage in character assassination.
Lastly, thank you all for your loyal support. You folks are what makes all this worth the effort. Cheers!
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I agree with Alex, this site is smart, witty and above all, funny. I would definitely be a supporter of keeping the site open and would love to help.
As for suggestions: why not try and delegate some of the weekly or scheduled tasks. You could assign one person (other than yourself) to create the Friday wallpapers and such. Also, get that chick from MacRumors who has (had?) the weekly iPhone blog to help you out. She seemed to be right into blogging.
Good luck,
This site is all about you, Kent. Your sense of humor and graphic design skills are the reason I visit the site. If I simply wanted iPhone news, there are lots of sites I can visit (and I do). Personally, I understand that this is not your "real job" and that you "have a life" of sorts. Thanks for everything you do. Don't change a thing. It's you, baby, it's you!
i think that if you read through the reviews and comments and picked the ones that sounded like you it would work. the question is would that be more time consuming then what you are doing now. that is a question only you are going to be able to answer. your writes are definetly unique though and quite funny. would you be able to generate enough revenue if you opened a store or portal store where you just link to other websites for a fee. go to bigger sites and see if they will pay you for directed traffic.
Great idea, one of that was pointed out at the Blog World Expo in Las Vegas.
I mainly check this feed for the news factor. Like the updated google reader thing - didn't know about that! So with that in mind, as long as there is some fresh content here, maybe once a week, I'll keep coming back.
No pressure, dude. Let someone else take some of the workload off.
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Am I the only one who thinks the next iPhone will look stupi if it just gets taller, but not wider at the same time. If this is the case, then I am just going to get a 64 gb 4s. Blah.
Alleged iPhone 5 assembly compared to iPhone 4S and iPhone 3GS in pictures
If you had a bunch of purported 2012 iPhone 5 parts lying around, wouldn't you want to slap them together and line them up, Usual Suspects style, beside a 2011 iPhone 4S (with color modifications) and a 2009 iPhone 3GS? That way you could see who was the tallest, who was the thinnest, and who absolutely had the most metal on its back plate. Well, that's exactly what the folks at iColorOS have done.
If these parts are accurate, there are no huge surprises here. The iPhone 5 shows off its 4-inch, 16:9, 1136x640 screen and the extra casing height to support it. It also shows off it's slightly svelter profile, its new armor plating on the back, and its newly centered FaceTime camera. Other than that, it's just parts porn at the moment. That's not to say it isn't good parts porn, but if you want a lasting relationship with an iPhone 5, you'll still have to wait for an introduction on September 12, and then pick one up on September 21.
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Ya I agree it should be wider. I was really hoping for a wider screen not just taller. That's pointless. All that means is we can now have one more row of icons on the homescreen. And movies will be 16:9. I know I still need to hold it myself and mess around with it but so far I'm not impressed at all and I'm not trying to be just another person whining about the supposed new design, but c'mon compared to what other companies are offering right now ,this is weak. The only thing it has going for it is LTE, new maps, and that famous buttery smooth UI experience that iOS offers. I love Apple but instead of just impulsively buying the next iPhone in gonna compare it to a couple other android phones with jellybean to see which one comes out on top. At the moment in loving my 4S tho :)
If you turn it sideways dude.....it will be wider! :-D
Loking at them side by side, It looks like Apple has been going backwards in terms of design. It started with the awesome 3GS and its getting worse and worse.
The 3GS looks so much better than the 4 or the 5 design. If Apple could just make it as slim as the 5, it would be a beautiful design (if a bit too much like the Galaxy 3). Too bad Apple is moving in the direction of the square slabs now.
That's my thought. I realized this when I had to help a staff member setup their new iPhone 3GS. As I held it in my hand, I thought to myself that this was a better design than the 4 and 4S. A taller, wider, and thinner 3GS design perhaps with a Kevlar unibody and edge to edge screen (less bezel) would certainly have been more attractive, in my opinion. None of the iPhone 5 renders is WOWing me. Looks like a slightly larger iPhone 4. YAWN.
So 2 questions;
Does this mean that the pixel density will go down? By my math it looks it'll drop to near 300 PPI. Or am I wrong on that? Secondly, will this affect the claim of having one handed operation be paramount to the user experience? I remember quite well iPhone users complaining about the size of 4" Android phones being too big.
My understanding is that the pixel density wouldn't change at all. We'll just have more pixels... an extra row's worth.
Sorry guys, I've seen the real final product, the front panel Is, but the back body is really different, the real iPhone 5 look alike a iPad 2 but with some Bisel, laser Drilled Speaker Holes, but material seems not Aluminium and has a nice Black or White Matte (like some fine champagne bootles) finnish, No 3D, but NFC.
Did anyone else notice that is an iPhone 4, not a 4S? Position of the mute switch on the left side, and absence of top antenna break on the right side. Not as important as the rest of the conversation, but my OCD would not let it go unmentioned, since the headline is: "Alleged iPhone 5 assembly compared to iPhone 4S and iPhone 3GS in pictures"
That is all, you can resume your arguments.
I would just like to point out that the color mod on that iPhone 4 is terrible. Gold, blue, and white do "not" complement each other well.
Now we know. :p
I agree with Ally. The colors are horrible and that is what the real story is here. ;p


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My advice, stick with salads and burgers. There were plenty of other GF options on the menu. My son had a burger with gluten free bun, he said it was good and inhaled it. My mom had the grilled salmon with asparagus and potatos, which looked delicious. She was confused why the herb crusted salmon in one area of the menu was GF Upon Request but not listed that way in another area, and did not get a very clear answer from the waiter. There were GF options listed on the kids' menu, which I have not seen other places. Good service as well. I had the shepherd's pie, which I did not want, but I had a hard time deciding. Many choices, nothing inspired me. The Shepherd's pie was good but pretty salty and oily. I would not order that again. Only one cheesecake is available GF, we did not try it. I think this place, which such an expansive menue, could do a lot better.
NOOOO do NOT go here. Horrible gluten free.
awesome!!! has a specific gluten free menu, that has several pages, including dessert. inflormed my waitress of the gluten, they were actually out of my first option, so the manager came out and personally apologized when he saw I was on a gluten restriction, second choice was stil amazing, and the waitress even knew which desserts were gluten free when she asked if we wanted any. overall whole experience was great, and staff knew when I ordered anything gluten free. def recommend!!!
115 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199
Family friendly. Good choice of GF options. Couple of GF desserts as well as ice cream. Enjoyed it so we went back 2 days later.
250 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184
Cheesecake was surprisingly slow to come out with their GFree options. Finally they have a seperate menu. All of their menus are books so I still worry about education and cross-contamination with their cooks. I did have the lemon roasted chicken and it was delicious. Also had the Godiva Chocolate cheesecake - it was just ok.
1736 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Terrible idea to eat there. GF NOT. They have no idea what that means. Waitress suggested a salad but had no idea if it was GF.
3111 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226
My daughter has celiac disease. Call ahead & Spoke with main chef ahead of time & he said they take gluten free seriously. When we got there, server was great & understanding. Had a good selection of gluten free foods to choose from. My daughter loved the food. Afterwards my daughter wanted to try the Godiva gluten free cheesecake. The server made sure they used clean utensil to get a piece. My daughter didn't get sick. Great experience!!
7400 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78216
I had a great experience! We sat at the bar and she was fantastic about all things gluten; I even had a visit from a manager saying that their chips for the guac weren't gf and asking if I wanted celery sticks instead. And this is the only reason I gave them 4 stars instead of 5; I feel like if your guac dish is marked as gf, it should be or they should keep gf corn chips on hand...it's not like they are hard to come by! I had their kale salad, some guac and Steak Diane, plus the Godiva Cheesecake, all delish and seemingly gf! The bartender did say that they are very careful about serving utensils when they have the cheesecakes, but there's not a dedicated space for the Godiva there, so there could be contamination.
3500 Las Vegas Freeway, Las Vegas, NV 89109
No gf menu, just items listed that can be gf upon request. staff is helpful finding safe items. What really irritates me is that the only cheesecake that can be ordered gf is Godiva chocolate, ugh! Rating would be much higher if I could have gotten a decent cheesecake!
7067 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108
Delicious gluten free desserts!
2301 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
We ate there twice and I had success both times. I was told fries had a separate fryer but didn't get them. Burgers were great and was told their dressings for salad all had a dairy component. They did offer vinegar and oil and brought bottle for me to inspect. Good thing as one was a malt vinegar.
2601 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75034
My husband and I can here with such high hopes.. We started with the corn cake tamales and they were AMAZING! Now you might be wondering why the 3 stars if it was amazing.. Well after the appetizer it went downhill, and fast.. They then brought our 2 entrees out and they looked wonderful! The person who brought our meal (not our server) then asked if we would like grated parmesan on top, and I asked her if the parm was gluten free (as I have found several that are not) and she was like its cheese.. And was argumentative with me about cheese being gluten free, but would not say that this was.. So I just said "no thanks" she walked away and seemed mad at me for asking.. We started eating and first thing I noticed is it was cold.. My husbands was piping hot.. So then after a few bites I found a mushroom in my pasta which was not supposed to have mushrooms.. We then asked the server to be sure and she said we were right and took the plate to remake it.. But that makes me wonder about how they actually handle cross contamination. So all in all it was an okay experience.. Would we go back? Maybe.. But that's a big maybe.
4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612
Got the GF sweet corn appetizer and will be going back for chocolate cheesecake. Great service knowledgeable staff.
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good food but it made me sick. definitely some contamination issues here.
640 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406
The manager said it would be 100% gluten free and me and my mom decided to share a pasta carbonara dish. It took forever to get there, and when a lady came with our meals, my aunt's plate of pizza was overlapping mine. I looked over it but, after I took five bites I discovered a piece of regular pasta in my gluten free pasta. I had a mini panic attack while my mom sorted it out. Manager didn't even come out to talk to us. I got a new dish of pasta, and we got our whole meal for free because of it. Never going to Cheesecake Factory ever again.
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Ordered two small plates- chips and guacamole and sweet corn tamale cakes- as they were listed "gluten free upon request" on the menu. The plates were NOT gluten free. Got severely ill and contacted Cheesecake Factory about their lack of training on food allergies. Haven't heard back yet.
5015 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056
Had the shepherd's pie, which was delicious and the chocolate Godiva cheesecake which was amazing and rich. All 4 of us shared one piece. The gf items are marked on the menu
210 Andover Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Allways go and never had a problem. They have good pasta and burgers. Don't get frys because it shares a fryers
24265 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Excellent mushroom burger with GF bun! Staff knowledgeable!! Someone at table next to me just asked about it because it looked soooooo good!! Delicious!
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
They have a GF menu with plenty of options, very willing to make accommodations, and even have a fantastic gluten free Godiva Chocolate cake!! I had 2 pieces of it, along with a very nice dinner.
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Yesterday went to the cheesecake factory i wasnt impressed as usual what i found strange is i oulked up there menu looked at a appetizer which stated 1 price but when in questioned the waitress told me the website was updated.in response i said to her why is the menu here stating a different price she didnt have a plausible answer anf basically walked away. They're over priced and food is not that GREAT!!!!!! Beautiful place for show. Ive been to more down home gems gotten waaaaaay better food and service. Will not be returning anytime soon. People Rah!Rah! About this place why I dont know. Also they change the menu to much its like 6 different Resturants in one place basically a bufffet. LOL LOL can get that anywhere. The resturant is a joke
8405 Park Meadows Center Drive, Littleton, CO 80124
I am the only celiac in my family so sometimes I hate going out but our waiter was AMAZING! She let me know what brand of pasta the GF was and I throughly enjoyed my meal. almost 3 hrs later and I have a happy tummy. They even have GF cheesecake!!!
15900 La Cantera Parkway, The Shops at La Cantera Mall, Suite 24100, San Antonio, TX 78256
The main menu clearly shows gluten free items AND they have gluten free pasta! The pasta was delicious, which is always hit or miss, but it was definitely a hit for me!
210 Andover Street, Peabody, MA 01960
After a few years of avoiding this chain, I was finally forced back because a group of friends wanted to go and I did not want to be the jerk who said no. To my surprise they now have a GF menu which wasn't horrible, except,of course for dessert. Then you get basically a flourless chocolate cake.
3545 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503
They clearly mark what can be made gluten free on their menu, but state that they use the same equipment and there is a risk of cross contamination. My husband likes the Factory Nachos (not gf), but I have yet to find a dish that I like. My first visit, there was an hour and a half wait and I was served chicken that was only partially cooked, then they tried to charge for my meal, too. The other times, the food wasn't that great and I want to be wowed for a price tag that high. One time, they gave me a gluten free hamburger bun for table bread so that I could have bread, too. It was good, but when I ordered the hamburger with gluten free bun on another trip, the top was stale and the bottom was soggy. I would not recommend this place until the staff learns how to cook a decent meal.
781 Brandon Town Center Mall, Brandon, FL 33511
took my celiac son here for dinner staff was nice and ensured me everything ordered was gluten free and safely prepped. unfortunately my son was complaining of stomach ache and vomiting before we even left the table. we ordered tamale appetizer and shrimp over gf pasta for him.
1200 Morris Turnpike #103, Short Hills, NJ 07078
I would give it less if I could. My mom's meal came a half hour before mine did and I only got pasta!!! When I finally got my food, it tasted good but I found remnants of regular pasta at the bottom. Sure enough, I felt sick an hour later. Would not recommend. Terrible service and got sick from it. My dad called the manager and gave us a gift card but it is not worth the risk.
455 Menlo Park Dr, Edison, NJ 08837
They have many options for Gluten allergies ... just have to be cautious with sauces and dressings.
6600 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 91303
Got horribly poisoned here and as much as I love Cheesecake Factory, I won't eat there again - it's just not worth it. I was halfway through my salad when I came across a few things that were definitely not supposed to be in there... it was then that I wondered about cc and sure enough I started getting sick on the way home and was ill for 8 days... Shame because I actually had a very knowledgable server who told me all about the cross contamination issues, that the broccoli is boiled in the pasta water for example - something I would never think about. We both figured a salad would be safe enough right? SO WRONG. If you are in the least bit sensitive do not eat here.
10120 California Street, Omaha, NE 68114
While they don't have a gluten free menu specifically, they do identify what they can prepare gluten free. When I asked the waitress how the gluten free options were prepared her answer was very knowledgable and impeccable. Sure, there is a high degree of trust here. But for the first time in a long time my three year old got to eat a hamburger and dessert at a restaurant. Thank you!!
1201 Lake Woodlands Dr #302, The Woodlands, TX 77380
I got soooo sick after eating here. I was up all night. I haven't been that sick in a long time.
7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD 21076
I'm so excited about discovering the CF offering gluten-free alternatives on their regular menu with a gf icon to include: Shepard's Pie (!), a few different pasta and burgers, sides, various meat entrees, and a couple desserts.
251 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
They don't have "GF" items - they have items that are on the menu that don't have gluten in them. They make no effort to be GF at all. Its just regular menu items that wouldn't come with gluten anyway.
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002
There's a good selection of GF food from pizza to pasta to a hamburger with a bun!! The Shepard's Pie is awesome!
781 Brandon Town Center Mall, Brandon, FL 33511
Sweet corn tamales are great. Never had a problem. Staff really nice and helpful.
11800 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Glutened. That is all.
11800 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Bacon Burger with GF buns and flower less GF cheesecake excellent
71 Isham Road #20, West Hartford, CT 06107
I loved the GF Menu in Cheese Cake Factory. Server was great and I had no problems with the food I ate. I will keep coming to this restaurant in Frisco TX.
They are amazing. It was my favorite before I could eat gluten and still is. So many options and the cheeseburger with gluten free bun was amazing with gluten free dressing for the salad.
115 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199
Great options. Wait staff very knowledgeable and went out of their way to be helpful.
4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839
BE VERY CAUTIOUS if you're truly Celiac!! Visited from out-of-state. Called ahead on a Friday evening, confirmed with management that GF options could be prepped separately and reduce risk for contamination. Waited an hour for a table, was finally seated. Asked waitress to confirm chef could prepare a SALAD with grilled chicken separately -- kitchen manager told her there was high risk of contamination. A SALAD ? With grilled chicken? Manager came by, was arrogant and condescending stating that any restaurant cannot guarantee anything. No attempt to even reassure that he would have the chef grill the chicken separately or anything. After an hour and half of waiting for dinner, I left and went to California Pizza Kitchen -- which is amazing by the way!
3500 Las Vegas Freeway, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Good Food! Waiter (Adam) very helpful and knowledgeable about how food was prepared. Not a huge selection, but I enjoyed my choice (steak Diane).
789 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Has a gluten free option menu and Godiva chocolate cheesecake that's GF!
Although there are gluten free options there seems to be a lot of issues with staff knowledge. Fries are marked as gluten free on the menu but they are not cooked in a dedicated fryer. Only two salad dressings are ok and server had to check several times to see what was safe.
71800 California 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Gluten free cheesecake and great GF menu.
5015 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056
Delicious!! GF notes in menu and staff very attentive to GF needs. Had sweet tamale corn cakes and shepherds pie. The Godiva cheesecake is also amazing, though super rich.
700 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Excellent service, had tamale cakes, Mexican lettuce wraps, and cheeseburger with fries (shared with family)! So good. Ordered orange juice and was sad it was $4 but it turned out to be fresh squeezed and worth every penny!
1504 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590
Very accommodating and helpful. plus delicious.
7400 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78216
This Cheescake Factory location is not as good as the La Cantera location at doing gluten free, but it may depend on your server. They are usually way, way too crowded and chaotic, especially on weekends. However, the corn cakes are super here and you probably can't go wrong with them! If you do go, you have to insist that they cut the godiva cheesecake with a new knife or else they do use the same one on multiple cheesecakes.
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
I ordered edamame as a starter. Are half way through and then found a spaghetti noodle and ziti noodle mixes in...talk about cross contamination!!! I was sick for days!!!
2301 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
They had lots of options! My pasta was really good and the gluten free cheesecake was amazing. I want to eat it every day. The waitress knew what to do and took care of my food well.
3015 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
The food was very good. There was even a delicious gluten free dessert - Godiva chocolate cheesecake on a flourless chocolate cake crust. Our server was great too. I had no problems afterward, and I am pretty sensitive to cross-contamination.
161 Quakerbridge Mall, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Wow - never thought I could eat cheesecake without getting really sick until I tried an amazing chocolate cheesecake from here. My mom got it for me and it was soooo good, and I didn't get sick! I also had the gluten free mac and cheese. It was good, but the pasta was a little undercooked. But I know how finicky gf pasta can be!
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Hi everyone! I have a 2 year old daughter who was born at 28.5 weeks after I developed severe HELLP. After a c-section under general anesthesia and 8 weeks of NICU time, we are both doing well today. I now have chronic hypertension and take medicine for that.
I have always wanted to try for another baby. At first, my husband and I were too scared. I did a pre-conception appointment last year with the peri and he gave me the green light to try again. So now, we are both on the same page, getting ready TTC.
I am so nervous, but hopeful the second time is pre-e and HELLP free. I will be reading everyone's stories, looking for encouragement, offering support and trying to get mentally ready for this!


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To The Editor:
As a resident of Montpelier, I am reluctant to ask folks in Waitsfield to build a new town office. I will say that I visit a lot of town offices and the town office in Waitsfield is among the most cramped. I will also say that you have an outstanding town office staff of which the following is illustrative. I recently worked on closing the purchase and sale of a property in Waitsfield by the end of 2012 as the contract required. Due to snow, documents from out of state arrived so late on the last working day of the year that I was unable to get to the town office by closing time to record the transfer documents. At the request of Valerie Capels, Jennifer Peterson returned to the office after hours on Friday night before a long holiday weekend so that the closing could be completed on time.
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SAN ANTONIO---The Chicago Wolves opened scoring with a power-play goal, but couldn't find the back of the net again, dropping a 4-1 decision to the Rampage at the AT&T Center Friday night.
Left wing Nigel Dawes scored the only goal for Chicago (25-21-2-3).
The Wolves got on board 8:40 into the game with a power-play strike when Dawes backhanded the puck from the top of crease past San Antonio goaltender Matt Climie.
Climie (17-11-0) recorded 37 saves for San Antonio.
San Antonio (29-18-2-0) tied the score, 1-1, on the power-play when defenseman Garrett Stafford fired a shot through traffic, beating Chicago goaltender Peter Mannino 12:08 into the middle frame.
Left wing Mikkel Boedker took a feed at the doorstep and slid the puck into the empty side of the net to give San Antonio a 2-1 lead, 16:50 into the second period.
The Rampage brought their lead to 3-1, 3:58 into the final frame with another power-play goal when Boedker blasted a shot from the point past Mannino, stick side.
Mannino (12-11-2) stopped 18 shots in the loss.
San Antonio right wing Brett MacLean closed out scoring, 4-1, with an empty net goal.
The Wolves play their final game before the All-Star break against the Oklahoma City Barons at Cox Convention Center on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Chicago 1 0 0 -- 1
San Antonio 0 2 2 -- 4
First Period---1, Chicago, Dawes 22 (Machacek, Postma), 8:40 pp. Penalties---Watkins, San Antonio (high-sticking), 7:19; Bench, San Antonio (too many men), 14:26.
Second Period---2, San Antonio, Stafford 10 (Boedker, Ebbett), 12:08 pp; 3, San Antonio, Boedker 11 (Ebbett, MacLean), 16:50. Penalties---Bench, Chicago (delay of game), 1:37; Ebbett, San Antonio (tripping), 3:53; Davies, Chicago (high-sticking), 11:34; Valabik, Chicago (tripping), 12:03; Yonkman, San Antonio (boarding), 20:00.
Third Period---4, San Antonio, Boedker 12 (MacLean, Stafford), 3:58 pp; 5, San Antonio, MacLean 18 (Brine), 19:47 en. Penalties---May, San Antonio (cross-checking), 2:04; Haydar, Chicago (interference), 2:38; Garbutt, Chicago (boarding), 3:17; Valabik, Chicago (interference), 4:27; Welch, Chicago (roughing), 5:25; Pope, San Antonio (tripping), 9:26.
Shots on goal---Chicago: 17-9-12--38. San Antonio: 7-11-4--22. Power plays---Chicago: 1-6. San Antonio: 2-7. Goalies--Chicago, Mannino (18-21). San Antonio, Climie (37-38). A---14,339. Referee---Jon McIsaac. Linesmen---Paul Wilkinson and Fred Hudy.


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- Structure and dynamics of the deoxyguanosine-sensing riboswitch studied by NMR-spectroscopy (2011)
- The mfl-riboswitch regulates expression of ribonucleotide reductase subunit in Mesoplasma florum by binding to 2´-deoxyguanosine and thereby promoting transcription termination. We characterized the structure of the ligand-bound aptamer domain by NMR spectroscopy and compared the mfl-aptamer to the aptamer domain of the closely related purine-sensing riboswitches. We show that the mfl-aptamer accommodates the extra 2´-deoxyribose unit of the ligand by forming a more relaxed binding pocket than these found in the purine-sensing riboswitches. Tertiary structures of the xpt-aptamer bound to guanine and of the mfl-aptamer bound to 2´-deoxyguanosine exhibit very similar features, although the sequence of the mfl-aptamer contains several alterations compared to the purine-aptamer consensus sequence. These alterations include the truncation of a hairpin loop which is crucial for complex formation in all purine-sensing riboswitches characterized to date. We further defined structural features and ligand binding requirements of the free mfl-aptamer and found that the presence of Mg2+ is not essential for complex formation, but facilitates ligand binding by promoting pre-organization of key structural motifs in the free aptamer.
- Influence of ground-state structure and Mg2+ binding on folding kinetics of the guanine-sensing riboswitch aptamer domain (2011)
- Riboswitch RNAs fold into complex tertiary structures upon binding to their cognate ligand. Ligand recognition is accomplished by key residues in the binding pocket. In addition, it often crucially depends on the stability of peripheral structural elements. The ligand-bound complex of the guanine-sensing riboswitch from Bacillus subtilis, for example, is stabilized by extensive interactions between apical loop regions of the aptamer domain. Previously, we have shown that destabilization of this tertiary loop–loop interaction abrogates ligand binding of the G37A/C61U-mutant aptamer domain (Gswloop) in the absence of Mg2+. However, if Mg2+ is available, ligand-binding capability is restored by a population shift of the ground-state RNA ensemble toward RNA conformations with pre-formed loop–loop interactions. Here, we characterize the striking influence of long-range tertiary structure on RNA folding kinetics and on ligand-bound complex structure, both by X-ray crystallography and time-resolved NMR. The X-ray structure of the ligand-bound complex reveals that the global architecture is almost identical to the wild-type aptamer domain. The population of ligand-binding competent conformations in the ground-state ensemble of Gswloop is tunable through variation of the Mg2+ concentration. We quantitatively describe the influence of distinct Mg2+ concentrations on ligand-induced folding trajectories both by equilibrium and time-resolved NMR spectroscopy at single-residue resolution.


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Thursday, March 28, 2013
The Green Wave softball team will host its annual Azalea Invitational Tournament at Gahagan Park April 1-2.
This year the high school fastpitch softball tournament will feature 15 teams from across the state of South Carolina plus a team from Ohio (Bay High). Lowcountry participants include Colleton County, Stratford, Goose Creek, Beaufort and Summerville.
"There is a pretty good mix of teams," Summerville coach Heather Tucker said. "The competition level should be pretty strong across the board. There is no telling who is going to win the tournament, but I can guarantee there are going to be some good softball games played."
The tournament will feature a pair of Top 10 teams from Class AAAA and a team ranked in Class AAA. Summerville is the No. 3 team in the state coaches' 4-A poll while Boiling Spirngs is ranked fifth. Chapin enters the tournament as the No. 5 team in the coaches' 3-A poll.
Each team will play three pool games April 1 and then be assigned to one of four brackets based on their performances on opening day.
Summerville opens the tournament Monday at 10 a.m. against Woodruff. The Green Wave will then face Wade Hampton at 11:30 a.m. and Bay High at 3 p.m.
Stratford opens play at 10 a.m. Monday against Colleton County. The Knights will then face Blue Ridge at 11:30 a.m. and Dorman at 1 p.m. Goose Creek opens play at 10 a.m. Monday against Clover. The Gators will then face Chapin at 11:30 a.m. and Boiling Springs at 3 p.m.
Bracket play is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. April 2.
Tournament Passes will be $5 per day for adults, $3 per day for children (ages 6 and younger are free), and $3 per day for Seniors (60 plus).
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Sasafrass trees grow here as weeds. I guess that I would have to learn to like it!Originally Posted by moleman
Sasafrass trees grow here as weeds. I guess that I would have to learn to like it!Originally Posted by moleman
"If God had not intended for us to eat animals, how come He made them out of meat?" - Sarah Palin
New Member of the Busted Box Club
Getting past the food aversion factor is the main thing. There are a lot of edible things out there that most people would puke at the thought of eating. For example the fresh eyeballs from animals are a good source of saline (salt) which your body needs.
As for insects you can forget spiders for the most part, at least all the survival instructors I ever had said you should. Same goes for mushrooms. They don't provide much nutritional value and are a real risk is you don't know what you're picking.
" The world is a very dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who do nothing about them." - Albert Einstein, 1879-1955
sassafrass tea and Abulita chocolate has got to be my favorite deep woods breakfast . gooooood stuffOriginally Posted by FloridaAKM
Will Hayden, RedJacket Firearms
I was raised in the swamps of Louisiana so I already eat a lot of unusual stuff. When you are talking about true survival you will eat what you need to eat or you will die. Also in a survival situation ignorance will kill you faster than anything else.
Patrick Henry, that patriot and Founding Father of our country said, "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists but by Christians, not on religions but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ".
As a general rule of thumb for edible plants. If it has a white sap or has a bitter taste, spit it out. If it passes the above test. Eat a small portion and wait a while to see if you mouth tingles (that is bad) best to wait 4 hours to see if it give you diarrhea before you eat very much of any un-test food.
That is a good basic approach if it is something that you are not sure of. I do agree with some previous comments that relate to how much is edible, but we wouldn't even consider eating it! I guess that we would have to consider how "The rest of the World eats"...Originally Posted by Sonic1954
"Remember the Alamo"!
I'll stick to SPAM...
Oh, and if you are interested in trapping info/supplies checkout:
I would eat almost anything that is safe to eat. I Have eaten Seaweed and that is really gross. So grubs, worms and even mice couldn't be nearly as bad.Originally Posted by Freebore
I grew up poor and we hunted a lot to make ends meet. Rabbit, squirrel, morning dove, you name it and we prolly ate it.
I have learned several trick throughout the years. One good source is Tom Brown's Wilderness Guides. Very good stuff in his books. Google him.
Choose Your Weapon
Choose Your Ground
Face Them When They Come
MMAI -Modern Martial Arts Initiative
"How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live." --Henry David Thoreau
Thanks for the reference, I'll check it out!
"Remember the Alamo"!
Queen Ann's Lace. The root (carrot) is ripe when the flower bundle has one dark red flower in the center.Originally Posted by Raven


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Started smoking again!!!
I feel dreadful emotionally...
I tried so hard but oh well, maybe I will try again another time
But after a year without a single cigarette I did NOT feel better or healthier
Some smokes are really cheap so I didnt notice the savings made
I guess its just when you consider your children
That should be reason enough to give up
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
Re: Started smoking again!!!
Auntie Madge is very disappointed in you :(
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Ladies & gentlemen, I've suffered for my art. Now it's your turn (Neil Innes)
Re: Started smoking again!!!
I think I haven't expressed my view on smoking on this forum yet...
To sum it up: It's among the absolute dumbest things you can do on this planet unless somebody is pointing a loaded weapon at you and forcing you to smoke.
STOP IT! Immediately. What a no-brainer.
Congrats for staying abstinent for quite some time! My father kept quitting for years - quit for months, then picked it up again. He's 'clean' for good now.
I never smoked except for 1 time when I tried a cigarette - don't laugh - I was encouraged to do so by my father, I was under 10 years of age at that time. I had to cough like a madman - that lesson was enough.
You don't want to waste your money, throwing it into the mouth of a greedy industry, and - most importantly - contribute to ruining your health, do you?
PAYING money to KILL yourself in small increments - just say 'no'. (*raising my middle finger towards the tobacco industry*)
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Your words have actually reached me Arky
Very rare that I take notice of someones words about smoking
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
Re: Started smoking again!!!
I just expressed my view on smoking.
Might have misinterpreted your individual situation - sorry.
Re: Started smoking again!!!
Drumkat, don't beat yourself up about it. Sometimes it's not the right time. Well done for managing for a year.
I'm a smoker. I know it's a bad idea - believe me. My mother was a smoking cessation counsellor. One of the points she used to make was that for some people it just wasn't the right time or they would slip because of life situations. I know right now that I couldn't quit - I just don't want to and couldn't even if I did want to.
So well done for managing for a year. Well done for admitting that you're upset at the moment. Maybe in time you'll manage again.
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I thank you for your honesty
If I didn't want to hear both sides of opinions, I never would have posted
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
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DKat I started and stopped about ten times before I stopped for good. That was about 10 years ago and for me I definitely felt better. Like Duncan said though, it might not be time, but I would have to ask what made you start again? Was there a stressful event that caused this or just oh well. In order to stop smoking you have to stop buying. Try that as the first step.
Retirement...August 21, 2015
Feel. Control the Bounce.
Re: Started smoking again!!!
I have NO idea why I started smoking again
I think there was the urge all the time but I had the ability to resist
I am doing more night shift at work now
it is the drive home in the morning that REALLY makes me want to smoke
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
Re: Started smoking again!!!
Stop being weak. Stop smoking. If you think playing drums is tough try doing it strapped to an o2 tank.
I was 3 packs a day at two points in my life so don't say "You don't understand, man!"...um, yeah, I do.
Best Regards,
Bill Ray
Re: Started smoking again!!!
Holy moly, that is serious dude!
I am weak...no doubt about that!
Hats off to you to kick such a serious habit....So BillRay, how did you quit?
Did you just do it in one go or did it take a few times?
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
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I feel for you, I know it must be extremely difficult the way people describe trying to quit. The reason I never started smoking is, amazingly, the same reason I never started stabbing my eyballs with a fork.
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Please stop smoking.
I never smoked and I have been a chronic asthmatic my entire life. Many trips to the ER late at night having trouble breathing. Always have an inhaler nearby. However, I've noticed something in recent years. When I was younger there were virtually no restrictions on smoking anywhere. Even though my parents did not smoke, we had plenty of ashtrays and lighters in the house. Of course, that has changed in recent decades. Now, where I live, smoking is banned almost everywhere. I can live my entire life with no exposure to smoke if I want, and I do. Not only have I not been to an ER for asthma in almost 20 years, but I also barely use my inhaler. In recent years, they tend to expire rather than get used up.
You have my sympathy regarding your addiction. I have seen many people close to me struggle greatly with it, until they died from it. Of course, I have seen some successfully quit. Please stop, for yourself and for those around you.
One final story: I used to ride the train to work. At that time, smoking was banned on the trains, but nowhere else. Once we pulled in to the station downtown (amidst about 16 trains), people getting off would light up instantly. It was like running a gauntlet of smoke to get out of the station and get to work. Eventually, smoking was banned in the station, including the outdoor areas where the trains pulled up. As soon as that happened, when I got off the train, I was overwhelmed by the stench of diesel fumes. Remember, there were about 16 trains. The lesson? Prior to this time, the cigarette smoke was so thick, you could not smell the fumes from 16 diesel locomotives. I think many smokers don't realize how much they 'stink'.
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My condolences to you for succumbing and my sympathy to you for engaging in the hardest vice there is to quit. I abhor tobacco, I hate the tobacco companies even worse, and I feel for the people that cigarettes enslave. Dirtiest most disgusting habit I can think of. There's not one good thing about it.
Lol at bud7h4's comment:
The reason I never started smoking is, amazingly, the same reason I never started stabbing my eyballs with a fork.
Pretty friggin funny man.
I'm happy to say I've never given a penny to Big Tobacco. F them for making massive profits at the expense of our health.
Sucking all the fun right out of life....
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Drumkat, sorry to hear about this. Addiction is something I have not experienced, and I don't know where you are coming from. I will say, I know just as many people who have lost their lives due to complications from smoking, as I know who claim to be nearly unaffected from smoking. This is a decision that only you can try to make for yourself. My only personal complaint is that I can't really stand the smell of smokers. I would of course encourage you to quit, but I would never tell you what you should or should not put into your body. You are not weak for being addicted/smoking, that kind of attitude will only hurt you even more.
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I knew a guy that smoked a long time, and then succeeded in quitting. 5 years after stopping, the guy developed lung cancer and died from it. You can't put a price on the lost life at the hands of tobacco.
I always hated the smell of it so I never started. I tried it of course, but no, yuck. My 22 YO son used to smoke, much to my horror, but recently substituted one of those devices where you can buy your own oil and just huff nicotine vapor and flavoring. It does seem to be the lesser of the 2 evils, but nicotine is a poison all by itself. I don't trust the flavorings either, they can't be good for you. So it's a lateral move, those smoking devices. My son has one that looks like a "chamber" pot pipe from the 70's, only straight. In a way, those things, and e cigs, are worse, because people do them in public and I'm sorry but they do have a sickly odor about them. And people around them are still inhaling 2nd hand smoke.
But then you get the people who smoke well into their 80's.
Some people die from it, some don't. Go figure.
Sucking all the fun right out of life....
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I smoked for years,and finally ,I gave it up,after quitting 3 times.I just started cutting down,the amount of cigs I permitted my self to smoke on a given day.I also left the rest of the pack in the car.When i did buy smokes,I'd buy the cheapest ,most vile tasting stuff I could find.
I'd take a few drags,and but the cigarette out.When it was time to smoke again,say after two hours,I'd light up the same vile tasting cigarette,that I put out an hour ago,and so on and so on.
You also have to realize what your triggers are.Getting in to the car,after a meal,with a beer,when your upset,after play your drums.ect.Smokers ALL have triggers.Identify them,and take action,like no smoking in the car.No smoking in the house.No smoking after a meal .No smoking with a cup of tea/coffee.
Climb a few sets of stairs,and when you're breathing really hard,lite up and inhale deeply.You'll cough out one of your lungs.
I have COPD,from working at ground zero on and after 9/11.My breathing isn't terrible,but gets worse in certain weather,like high heat and humidity.
If you want to know what how that feels,take a deep breath,....now try to take another one.Or take a coctail straw,like the one you get in a pub,pinch your nose closed,and try to breathe through the straw,while you're playing your drums.No...I'm not kidding.
Make it as vile and inconvienient as possibe,to continue smoking,till it's no longer a pleasureable,and relaxing thing to do.Be tough on your self,and you'll thank yourself later,when you can enjoy your grandkids....and enjoy playing drums with getting completely out of breath.
Steve B
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Wow Steve powerful post man. Tragic story about the COPD. And the straw thing made me freak out imagining it.
Sucking all the fun right out of life....
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Steve, a strong post.
You guys are beautiful
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
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Thanks guys.I too .would just love it if the US banned tobaco products,and smoking.The American pharmacy chain of CVS,is banning the sale of tobaoo products in ALL of their stores.Other chains like Wallgreens,which also owns other chains like Duane Reid,are also,strongly considering the same move.
This ban,has tremendous public support,so it's likely to happen,in other corporate chains,as CVS sales,have slready gone up,in a show of support.They know the'll lose money,on loss of tobacco sales,but,the'll make it up in other areas.
NY City,is considering a ban on smoking in public.You already can't snoke in buildings,restaurants,bars and public parks...why not go all the way.
Drumkat...do all you can to fight this addiction.It will be so worth it in the long run.
Steve B
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NOOOOOOO, don't start again! I quit almost 4 years ago and I have never looked back.
Yesterday I was helping my Bro-in-law and my Nephew repair my Nephew's pickup truck. They were both smoking cigs and I was getting sick just smelling the smoke. My throat was scratchy and my eyes were burning. I couldn't wait to finish the job.
What should have been a rewarding family experience was made sickening to me by cigarets.
I kind of like old drums:)
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When you say "don't smoke" your brain hears "smoke". Instead of saying "I'm not going to smoke" say "I'm going to make healthier choices" so the word never appears. And understand that you don't "quit" a habit but rather "replace" it. So you must replace that bad habit with one that is positive.
I quit five minutes at a time. Every time I wanted a cig I made myself wait five more minutes.
It's a lot of willpower required to do this though. Your mettle will be tested. Don't let the bastards win, I'm tellin' ya!
Wanna know what's even harder to quit? Gnawing your fingernails.
Best of luck.
Best Regards,
Bill Ray
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If quitting smoking will make me play like you
Then I just had my last cigarette!
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
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It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
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Drumkat, you are a drummer. I believe in you.
As the others have said, not to nag but to further the point, smoking has no benefits whatsoever. If you are going through a lot its understandable, but play more drums if you can, or take a walk, it clears your head better and relaxes the body and mind rather than killing it. Or maybe just find another goofy little habit to counter smoking like making tea or something.
Plus, you could afford more drum stuff! That can cheer up anybody!
But think on this: What's there to gain from putting yourself back in those old stinky/poorer shoes?
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You need an incentive to change (other than health reasons). So when I quit 3 years ago, I calculated my average monthly spent on tobacco. Which, in Australia, is quite a lot.. Then I opened a separate bank account and have been transferring the amount that I saved by not smoking into the new account every month. That's my drum fund. So whenever I feel the urge, or wonder why I gave up, I look at my drums. That's why.
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I really really need to quit hey
I am a Registered Nurse in Intensive Care
I see end stage COPD in patients
They end up in a bad bad way....yet I still freakin' smoke
It is nowhere near the amount I used to smoke but still...
God I am such a total idiot
I will get myself in the right headspace and try again ASAP
I can remember recently one patient who hung himself
He was still alive but was brain dead
I remember having to turn off life support with his 14yr old daughter standing next to me
Her daughter cried in my arms for about an hr
My uniform was soaked in her tears
That was one trigger that got me back on the ciggies
That situation affected me deeply
I know it is NO excuse, but at the time it seemed the one way to get through it all
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
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I meant that with much love and respect. I used to smoke for several years myself. I had my last one about 13 years ago. I tried to quit 3 times before it finally worked.
For the final attempt, I had a sort of method that I used that I didn't really realize was a method at the time. I've heard of folks smoking one less cigarette per day until they are down to zero. I sort of did that unintentionally.
I picked a date a few months out (I honestly don't remember that date now) and told myself I was going to quit on THAT DAY. At first, I didn't change anything about how many I smoked per day. Eventually I did smoke a few less every day. I have often wondered if telling myself that I was going to quit had something to do with that. I think overcoming the mental addiction aspect of it is a huge part of it.
Once I had that out of the way so to speak, I just had to deal with the physical withdrawal for just a couple weeks.
I hope this helps you in some way.
Good luck.
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It also seems "healthier" if you will. There was still a withdrawal period for me, probably from the 132,165,498,421 other things in cigarettes, but definitely not the nicotine withdrawal. The switch was fairly easy. And it doesn't hurt in the morning.
My family has many smokers and many not. Some have died from something related, some from something not. It really seems like a crap shoot. I have been dealing with it for 20 years now myself. I like the e-cig. Real cigarettes are a bit gross to me now.
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I gave up smoking in late 1976 after smoking 2 packs a day for 4 years pretty steadily. I agree with all stating you have to be ready or have a decision gate to push you into doing so. Mine was a terrible cold and I remember being at work and feeling totally like dog doo trying to get through the first cig of the day. I thought to myself "This is insane" and gave up on the spot. I'm glad it was not that difficult at a young age to do so.
Still, about 2 to 3 times a year, I'll be dreaming and realize that I'm smoking. I get so mad at my dumb dream self for picking up this terrible habit again after being off for so many years. It is not as though I miss it at all but I guess it is still buried in the subconscious.
Best of luck with your battle: it is worth it!
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Us Aussies are tough skinned
That idea of smoking less per day is actually a really, really good idea!
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
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When I was younger (teens/20's), I actually tried to get addicted to smoking. Almost everyone I knew smoked. Strangely, I just did not get addicted. Fast forward to 6 years ago, I lost my mother, my son was taken from me, I lost my job and eventually the family home. Drinking heavily to try and kill the pain, I picked up the smokes and before I knew it, they were an everyday part of my life.
I have not been able to stop yet, I know a 1000 reasons to quit and not a good one to continue, but right now I am not ready. I was sober for 9 years and took this back up again, there will be a time to stop both, just not now. I will know when it is.
Beating yourself up will do no good. You have time, the lungs are a remarkable organ, they repair themselves after an amount of time.
I wish you luck and success in whatever you do.
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I feel your pain, drumkat. I've quit I don't know how many times and end up going back for some reason or another. I spend as much time "quitting" as I do smoking. I even picked it up again after two and a half years free of that stinking mess! I've just cleared the 2 year mark and think I'm over it this time. I'm on the East Coast US and packs run $5-7USD; I figured my savings to be approx $2500+ annual. Ridiculous. In the past, I had tried about everything to quit; gum, lozenges, patches, cold turkey, etc. In the end, it's all a matter of choice and will power. Best of luck to you on your journey.
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It sounds like you are hurting
I am no longer living with my children
If you want someone to talk to about things PM me
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
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On the other hand, the vast majority of people who see myself or anyone like me smoking, automatically categorize them as life-long two pack a day smokers. The social stigma.
Using the same logic, everyone who has a drink is automatically a drunk. Not quite fair.
I genuinely feel bad for those who are addicted, heavy smokers.
Also, I can't stand second-hand smoke. It makes me gag, even if I'm smoking myself.
Overall, life is short and too short for me to suggest others how to live their own. We all know the possible consequences of smoking.
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I'm a smoker. I smoke 3 - 5 cigs a day; rarely more, rarely less. A pack lasts me 5-7 days without fail and I've been smoking for 34 years. I love smoking and I love it with coffee...frankly I don't think I plan on quitting. I smoke the Marlboro Special Blend red variety and to me they taste wonderful. There are few things as enjoyable as lighting up on a cool night with a nice cup of coffee.
Am I dumb? Yes, I think so. I'm sure there will be a price to pay. The fiddler will catch up to me one day I suspect. There is nothing good about smoking even at my clip. No matter how you look at it, it is unhealthy and causes damage. It often makes me ask a very difficult question which is "what is it about myself that I don't value such that I'm willing to hurt myself with this behavior..." Not a pleasant question.
I hope you can drop your habit! It is not easy. Be smarter than someone like me who is stubborn and won't quit. No amount of justifying the behavior (like I do) will stop the cumulative effects to your health. Unfortunately, for some of us, it may take an event....a bad one....to tear us away from the powerful allure of the smoking process.
You *can* do it....make a list of all the reasons you have around you to be healthy and active!
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You guys that have replied to my thread are just beautiful, awesome people and bad ass cats for taking the time to respond to my feeble attempt to ask for advice.
Thank you to you all, it means a lot
By all means, keep the posts coming.....
It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
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Drumkat, if you want to quit, have you asked TColumbia37 how he has managed it?
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It's a trap!, It's a trap!....we can't stand firepower of that magnitude! (Admiral Ackbar)
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if we were meant to smoke we would've been made with chimneys.
I enjoy occasional cigar or plant ionce or twice a year though.....
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Debra Jane Hobson and George Thomas Steelman both of Yadkinville were married at 4 p.m. Sept. 8 at Huntsville Baptist Church in Yadkinvile. The Reverend Dennis Shaw and Nelson Puffenbarger officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hobson of Yadkinville. Her grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Perry Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Claude H. Hobson. She graduated from Forbush High School and is a CNA with New Horizons Home Care.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Steelman Jr. of Yadkinville. His grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. George Leak Steelman and Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Poindexter. He graduated from Forbush High School and Forsyth Technical College and works for Oracle Packaging Company.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was her sister, Mrs. Darlene Caudle of Boonville, the maid of honor was Mrs. Lauren Willard, her niece of Boonville and Victoria Steelman, his niece of Yadkinville.
The best man was the groom's father. The groomsmen were the groom's brother Craig Steelman and his nephew Jacob Steelman. The ushers were Russell J. Caudle, nephew of the bride of Boonville and Wayne Jester, brother-in-law of the groom of Yadkinville. Program attendants and registry were the bride's sister, Donna Hobson and Lisa Jester, the groom's sister.
Wedding music was provided by Mr. Freddie Casstevens, pianist, soloists were Russell Caudle, Darlene Caudle and Lauren Willard.
Following the ceremony a reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church. The groom's parents hosted their rehearsal dinner and that was also held at the church. The couple honeymooned in the Poconos Mountains and will reside in Huntsville.


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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- The Chattanooga Mocs (4-3/3-1) claimed a hard-fought 20-13 Southern Conference win over visiting Samford (5-3/3-3) at Finley Stadium. UTC's limited the Bulldogs to 259 yards in a defensive standoff.
The Mocs were the more opportunistic of the two offenses tonight. Samford held the home team to just 250 yards in what amounted to a battle of field position for much of the game.
Wes Dothard (Carrollton, Ga.) made a team-high 11 tackles to pace the UTC defense with one of the squad's eight tackles for loss. Davis Tull (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Zack Rayl (Englewood, Tenn.) each had five stops, while Tull added to his SoCon lead with his seventh and eighth sack of the year. Rayl had two-and-a-half total tackles for loss.
Durell Hill had a game-high 12 tackles for the Bulldogs who had seven tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Just one was a sack and that was by Nicholas Williams in the second quarter.
It was scoreless until Nick Pollard (Nashville, Tenn.) hit a 29-yard field goal with 12:21 left in the second quarter for the 3-0 lead. It capped a deliberate 13-play, 37-yard drive with 6:31 coming off the clock. The Mocs made it 10-0 on a Jacob Huesman (Chattanooga, Tenn.) plunge from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 28 seconds left before intermission.
Naturally the score came after a defensive play. Gunner Miller (Chattanooga, Tenn.) intercepted an Andy Summerlin offering and returned it 34 yards to the Samford 39 to provide the Mocs offense with prime real estate.
Needing a big play, Samford got it in the return game. Kelsey Pope busted up the left sideline for 32 yards to put the ball on the UTC 49 with 20 seconds until the half. Summerlin found Jeremiaha Gates on back-to-back plays to get to the 35 setting up a 52-yard field goal attempt with two seconds remaining. Cameron Yaw stepped in and booted his career long to make it a one score game at the break.
The third quarter was much the same as the second for the Mocs. Pollard's 36-yarder and a 16-yard connection from Huesman to Marquis Green (Palmetto, Fla.) gave UTC a 20-3 lead heading into the final frame. But it was all Samford from there.
Yaw cut the lead to 14, 20-6, with a 47-yard boot with 12:13 to go. Fabian Truss capped an 83-yard drive with a one-yard dive with 3:35 left to cut the margin to 20-13. After a three-and-out for UTC, the Bulldogs made it interesting.
Pollard gave the defense a boost with a 49-yard punt that was fair caught by Riley Hawkins at the Samford 17. The Bulldogs would need to traverse 83 yards in less than two minutes to extend the game.
They tried. Summerlin dinked and dunked looking for a big play. Two plays after converting on fourth-and-four he found Pope on the left sideline for 19 yards. Pope wrestled Kadeem Wise (Lawrenceville, Ga.) to get the ball out of bounds at his own 49 with 20 seconds left.
After an incompletion on a desperation deep ball, senior defensive end Joshua Williams (Griffin, Ga.) chased Summerlin out of the pocket and nearly forced a turnover. Rather than a fumble, the official deemed Summerlin in a throwing motion marking third-and-10 at the Samford 49 for the Bulldogs with eight seconds to go.
A completion and a timeout set up a final play as just three seconds remained. Summerlin took the snap at the UTC 41 and lofted it toward the end zone. Sema'je Kendall (Huntsville, Ala.) elevated over the company of receivers and defenders to swat the ball out of play and secure the Mocs 20-13 triumph.
Huesman led the Mocs offense with 164 yards on 18 of 23 passing. He also carried the ball 23 times for 64 yards. Terrell Robinson (South Pittsburg, Tenn.) had a career-high nine receptions for 65 yards.
Truss paced the Bulldogs with 29 yards on 11 carries and one score. Summerlin completed 27 of 40 pass attempts for 191 yards and an interception. Pope led all receivers with 12 catches for 78 yards.
Samford's offense did the bulk of its damage in the final stanza. The Mocs held the Bulldogs to just 111 yards of total offense in the first 45 minutes. In the final 15, Samford accumulated 148 yards on 35 plays. It had just 32 plays combined in the first three periods.
Conversely, the Mocs offense had 231 of its 250 yards in the first three quarters. But UTC managed just eight fourth quarter plays gaining 19 yards.
Pollard was money on special teams for the Mocs. He hit both field goal attempts, had a touchback on the opening kickoff and averaged 44.5 yards per punt downing four inside the 20.
The Mocs return to Finley Stadium next Saturday hosting Georgia Southern. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Video and audio broadcast links can be accessed through MocsVision via the football schedule page on GoMocs.com.
Play - Quarter/Time/Score
UTC - Nick Pollard 29 yd Field Goal - 2/12:21/3-0
Drive: 13 plays, 37 yards, 6:31
Key Play(s): 3/6/V32 - Jacob Huesman to Marlon Anthony for 9 yards
UTC - Jacob Huesman 1 yd Run (Pollard Kick) - 2/0:28/10-0
Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 4:09
Key Play(s): Gunner Miller interception & 25 yard return gives Mocs the ball on Samford's 39
SAM - Cameron Yaw 52 yd Field Goal - 2/0:00/10-3
Drive: 3 plays, 14 yards, 0:20
Key Play(s): Kelsey Pope 32 yard kickoff return to UTC 49
UTC - Pollard 36 yd Field Goal - 3/10:12/13-3
Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 4:48
Key Play(s): 3/5/H43 - Huesman to J.J. Jackson for 35 yards
UTC - Marquis Green 16 yd Pass from Huesman (Pollard Kick) - 3/0:50/20-3
Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 2:37
Key Play(s): 3/8/H46 - Huesman to Terrell Robinson for 34 yards
SAM - Yaw 47 yd Field Goal - 4/12:13/20-6
Drive: 12 plays, 43 yards, 3:27
Key Play(s): 3/1/V49 - Fabian Truss 3 yard run
SAM - Fabian Truss 1 yd Run (Yaw Kick) - 4/3:35/20-13
Drive: 13 plays, 83 yards, 4:49
Key Play(s): 3/8/V19 - Andy Summerlin passes 12 yards to Kelvin Clay