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In this hour, amongst everything else that is on my mind, I am mindful of the 19th of May, 2009, marking the birthday of a mystic activist and voice of justice. One who like Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was silenced at the age of 39. This prophet spoke out radically against the injustices of his day, and he propelled a message and rhetoric that made the 'powers that be' feel insecure even in their power.
I am talking about Prophet Malcolm X. If he were alive, today would be the celebration of Minister Malcolm's 84th birthday. The life and legacy of minister Malcolm's cry for justice and equality must continue to be considered in this day and age, as we continue to stand up for justice. There are those who would still take offense at the reference to Malcolm X in any positive sense, but more dialogue and engagement must be given to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz post his return from Mecca.
On this day, the 19th of May, 2009, may we remember Prophet Malcolm X, and be reminded of our call and journey of faith in living a life that seeks the betterment of our world and the demise of corrupt 'powers that be'!
Malcolm X stated, "I believe in a religion that believes in freedom. Any time I have to accept a religion that won't let me fight a battle for my people, I say to hell with that religion." I have to wonder how many times my faith tradition and my rearing within organized Christianity has discouraged my willingness to fight for my people. Malcolm's 'my people' were people who faced oppression and dehumanization.
I have 'my people' too, and I must be willing to fight for them like Minister Malcolm did! In choosing to fight for ' my people' I must also say 'to hell' with the elements of my religious and faith tradition, and elements of Christianity, which choose to deny and resist the plight of the disenfranchised and marginalized people of our world. People from other countries in South Africa are the 'my people' of this moment, this hour, and this day!
The Malcolm X of pre-Mecca and African journey was trapped in the racialized disparities and inequities of a segregated United States. He was also trapped in the work of the Nation of Islam, which many will remember as Malcolm X propelling a black society without having contact with white people. But like apostle Paul's transformational and redeeming experience on the road to Damascus, so to must the life, love, and legacy of Malcolm X be considered. Malcolm X of the post-Mecca and African journey was one who realized the dynamism and worth of living for the beloved community -- a community of God's people existing to see justice and equality for all peoples of the earth.
Seth Naicker is program and projects director at the Office of Reconciliation Studies at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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The comfort and fun factors rank high with Beach
Access and in the end, isn't that what most of cruising is
supposed to be about anyway?
By Zuzana Prochazka, Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine, Issue #72, May, 2006
Beach Access is a Lagoon 380 catamaran that sits on a mooring in Newport Beach, California. Monika and Glenn Twitchell live aboard and they are planning to go cruising in a few years so you might think they're out there to practice living aboard without the umbilical cord of 30amp power. However, they are actually living aboard because their boat is a very comfortable, livable and a manageable platform that (with the exception of a periodic run to the pump-out station) keeps them very self-sufficient and cost effective.
A few years ago, the Twitchells identified the boat they wanted when they saw a Lagoon 380 at the boat show in Oakland. Much about its design and layout appealed to them and they started looking for a used version to take them cruising to Mexico and the Caribbean. Soon after, a Florida broker notified them that he had a 2000 model that was extensively outfitted for cruising but the owner's plans had changed. Hull #60, re-named Beach Access, was shipped to Vancouver and the delivery down the coast served as an excellent shakedown cruise for the Twitchells.
Design, Construction and Performance
A unique feature on Lagoon catamarans is that their saloon windows are vertical instead of angled. When you think of the solar heat that is generated in your car via the windshield, you will understand how angled windows can heat up a boat too. But the vertical windows on Beach Access keep the interior cool and comfortable. The 380 also adds a circular and slightly angled coach roof that makes for an attractive and distinctive look.
The hull construction is polyester and Vinylester resin with a balsa sandwich and a balsa cored deck. There are four watertight bulkheads at the bow and stern of the hulls and the boat is a solid one-piece mold with laminated wooden bulkheads.
The 380 will motor between seven and eight knots at a cruising RPM of 2500 depending on wind and waves. Upwind sailing in a breeze less than 10 knots will not set any records and pointing is a bit compromised as the Lagoon has no daggerboards to keep it tracking. But like
most multihulls, its favorite point of sail is a beam or a broad reach and it can sail 12-13 knots under the right conditions. The draft with the regular skegs is just under four feet.
Cockpit, Deck & Rigging
The large cockpit on the Lagoon 380 will seat eight comfortably and is open to the interior of the boat with a large sliding glass door and a sliding window to the galley. The helm station on port is well protected from the elements by the cabin top and provides good visibility forward.
The decks are wide and clear and all lines are led aft for easy handling by a couple. The single spreader rig is deck stepped and rises almost 57 feet above the water. The main is fully battened and has a very full roach. There are only two winches that manage the operations of hoisting, trimming and reefing sails, so it couldn't get much simpler. There is direct access to the cockpit from the port hull transom and hatches on both hulls aft provide excellent access to the sound-proofed compartments
that hold the twin Yanmar 27HP diesels (upgraded) with Saildrives. There is an engine cut-off switch in the cockpit as a quickly accessible safety measure.
The Lagoon 380 has eight deck hatches and two additional opening compartments by the mast that open onto the chain locker and the built-in electric windlass. The anchor chain runs inside a fiberglass track that extends from the foot of the mast forward to the crossbeam chainplate and makes for good footing, allowing you to stay out of the trampoline when anchoring. The storage in the forward parts of both hulls is incredible and provides two garages for lines, fenders, buckets, and in the case of Beach Access, a watermaker installation. Since a catamaran is basically two boats, the storage is amazing in general but that's where it gets tricky. Nature may abhor a vacuum but humans cannot tolerate a void, and we have a tendency to fill it with anything that will fit. Of course, weight is a very serious issue on multihulls, especially when it is far forward, so although the 380 provides the room, a prudent mariner will need to exercise restraint when filling it.
Systems, Tankage & Options
There is a sizeable list of options that owners of the 380 may choose from and include everything from the bimini and type of upholstery to a selection of Raymarine or B&G instrumentation, a water cooled reefer, 12V fans and a Lazybag sail cover. An upgrade is also available for the tankage – an optional extra water tank of 86 gallons by the mast to keep the weight amidships, and larger aluminum fuel tanks for 68 gallons total.
The beauty of getting a wellfound, slightly used boat is that you get a lot for the money. Thanks to its previous owner (and without much of a price premium), Beach Access has a Spectra watermaker, Kyocera solar panels, a nice Avon RIB and closed cell foam cockpit cushions. The dinghy davits however, were standard and are nicely integrated right at the factory.
Layout & Accommodations
The Lagoon 380 comes in owner as well as charter versions which differ only slightly; the owner cabin is in the starboard hull with a full bath forward, a large queen berth aft and a desk space in between, whereas the charter boat has identical hulls with four cabins and two shared heads amidships. Again, storage is excellent with plenty of hanging lockers and shelf space. The main saloon has 6'5" headroom and comfortably seats eight at the central table with additional storage under the settees. The galley up layout keeps the cook in the middle of the social action and the sliding glass window instantly connects the galley with the cockpit.
The nav station is positioned just inside and close to the helm for good communication. My only complaint here is that even with the swing-out seat, there is little to brace yourself against in rough weather and the whole station is like a bit of an afterthought in the saloon design.
One of my favorite features is that Beach Access has a hatch overhead in the separate shower stall through which the owners snake the hose from the Sunshower on deck, so there's no need to run the engine in the anchorage for a quick hot water spritz. As a "monohuller" I feel a twinge of jealousy when I
see the containers of flour, pasta or what-have-you that sit atop the free spaces in the galley. They never have to be put away when heading out of the harbor because on a platform as stable as a catamaran, there is little need for the usual careful stowing of all loose items as is common on monohulls.
Another great feature is one that might not be top of mind until you dial in living aboard. Since the Twitchells are on a fore and aft mooring, wind shifts tend to effect their sleep as sometimes the wind comes from the stern and slaps against the hulls. Anyone who's tried sleeping through a night of that will appreciate this... Due to the Lagoon's shallow draft and easy maneuverability, Glenn and Monika have worked out a system by which they can spin the boat around on the mooring just with line-handling. According to Monika, they have it down to just a few minutes which allows her to barely wake up when the wind shifts at 3:00 am. Who among us monohullers can claim to be able to do that?
History & High Marks
The first Lagoon catamaran was a 55 footer and was launched in 1987 during a time when the advanced labs at Jeanneau built several winning vessels for the world racing circuit, including Route du Rhum and Atlantic solo races. Lagoon touts that it is via theb"trickle down" technology that the production boats get
to take advantage of their racing sisters' advancements. When Beneteau took over Jeanneau in 1995, it brought purchasing power and a worldwide distribution network and the Lagoon product line expanded. The Lagoon 380, currently the smallest but also the most popular of the fleet, was launched in 1999 and well over 300 hulls have been built to date.
I asked Glenn and Monika separately about their likes and dislikes on the various design features of Beach Access. Without hesitation, Glenn pointed out that one of his peeves was that in order to change the oil in the Saildrives, the boat had to be either hauled or beached because the drains are on the bottom and a lift pump cannot be used. But they both agreed instantly on what they loved about their boat – its livability and sociability. The comfort and fun factors rank high with Beach Access and in the end, isn't that what most of cruising is supposed to be about anyway?


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SANTA ROSA -- Middletown High School beat St. Helena in head-to-head scoring during Coastal Mountain Conference varsity boys' cross country action on Thursday at the 3-mile Spring Lake course in Santa Rosa.
Although the Mustangs didn't have a runner in the top five -- St. Helena's Grant Jeffcoat won the race in 17 minutes, 59 seconds -- they did place runners fifth through eighth to beat St. Helena 20-42.
Riley Adams led the way for the Mustangs with a fifth-place time of 19:03. He was followed across the finish line by teammates Cassidy Parker (19:07), Jake Tangermann (19:08) and Madax McDowell (19:09).
Upper Lake beat an incomplete Rincon Valley Christian team.
In varsity girls' action, St. Helena beat Middletown 19-40. Julie Eyer of St. Helena scored an easy win in 21:04, 61 seconds ahead of runner-up Madison Provost of Rincon Valley Christian (22:05). Middletown's Tori Roderick came in third in 22:42 and Upper Lake's Bianca Cruz was sixth in 24:25.
In the junior varsity boys' division, Middletown beat St. Helena in head-to-head scoring. Diego Munoz of the Mustangs won the race in 20:42 and Upper Lake's Matt Willard (20:47.6) edged out Middletown's Jacob Olson (20:47.8) for second place.
Rounding out the top five places were Justin Lewis of Upper Lake (20:57) and Connor Smith of Middletown (21:51).
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EAST LANSING - If defense truly does win championships, Michigan State has to like its chances.
For the second straight game, the Spartans' defense went up against an historical darling of the Big Ten Conference and shut them down. Last game was Ohio State, when MSU went into the Horseshoe in Columbus and physically abused the Buckeyes, winning 10-7.
Saturday it was Michigan in Spartan Stadium, where the Spartans' defense left no stone unturned in downing the Wolverines for a fourth straight year, 28-14.
Michigan State compiled seven sacks and held the Wolverines to a total of 250 yards - clinching the victory with a fourth quarter pick-6 from Isaiah Lewis.
MSU also had five unnecessary roughness personal foul penalties after the whistle. Not surprising, considering this game's been extremely personal to the Spartans ever since Mark Dantonio came to East Lansing five years ago.
"I thought that's what football was, 60 minutes of unnecessary roughness," MSU defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi said. "Obviously I'm not happy with the penalties, but guys are going 100 miles per hour out there. It's a physical game. I don't think it was dirty, I think it was hard fought.
"If those (hits) were really late then I'm going to be mad, but I thought we played aggressive. It's the way we've been all year. Aggressive penalties aren't bad," Narduzzi added.
Michigan had its chances in this game, but also had them dashed at every opportunity. With 6:10 left in the fourth quarter down 21-14, the Wolverines had it fourth-and-one deep in MSU territory. The next play was a sack for a 10-yard loss by cornerback Johnny Adams. A fourth down play on the previous possession also ended in the Michigan backfield when defensive tackle Kevin Pickelman slammed Denard Robinson to the turf. After Lewis' interception return stretched it to 28-14 and Robinson was knocked out of the game after yet another vicious hit, backup Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner took the brunt of MSU's aggression - getting sacked by Marcus Rush to force a fourth-and-22 and then sacked again by Trenton Robinson and piled on by numerous other Spartans to officially put a merciful end to the Wolverines efforts.
"Every week our goal is to dominate, no matter who's out there," Robinson said. "We're never going to let one guy beat us. Coach Narduzzi talks about that every day, not letting one guy ever beat us and we make sure that doesn't happen."
For the Wolverines, their one guy all season long has been Denard Robinson. He was limited to 9-for-24 passing for 123 yards and 18 carries for a net gain of just 42 yards - his worst-ever career completion percentage and lowest career rushing total as a starter at Michigan.
Michigan was flat out just pushed around the field Saturday. Somewhere Mike Hart is biting his tongue so hard it's starting to bleed.
"I think they were definitely more physical, they pounded us. They ate us up," Michigan junior safety Jordan Kovacs said.
It was the first loss of the season for the Wolverines (6-1, 2-1) - who entered the game ranked No. 11 in the Associated Press poll -- and a reality check as to how far they still have to go to get back to the days when they once dominated this rivalry.
"I think any game, whether your home or away, if you can beat a top 10, top 11 football team, whatever they are... or were, it's obviously fun and something to feel good about," Narduzzi said. "Every game like this builds your confidence, but there's never been any doubt with this team, we have confidence."
Or swagger, as Trenton Robinson described it.
While Michigan is still searching for an identity and comfort level as a team, there's little doubt the Spartans have found theirs.
Michigan State's performance Saturday wasn't dirty, it was defining. The Spartans are the best defensive team in the Big Ten. And that defense is what will give them a chance to win a conference championship this season.
"Our ultimate goal and focus is anytime, anywhere," Dantonio said. "We want to be able to play any team in the country, anywhere at any time. We're working towards that."
The Spartans are getting close, too.
Ross Maghielse covers Big Ten football for The Oakland Press. Follow him on Twitter @maghielse and read his On Campus blog online at TheOaklandPress.com.


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ATLANTA (AP) -- A taskforce examining the lessons learned from a nuclear accident in Japan says that a reactor proposed for use in the South would be safer than existing models in some accident scenarios.
The report Wednesday from a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission task force says that Westinghouse Electric Co.'s AP1000 and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy's ESBWR have emergency cooling systems that could run for 72 hours. Those cooling systems are powered by natural forces such as gravity and convection that do not require electrical power.
Westinghouse has contracts to build its AP1000 reactors in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.Related Stories... Westinghouse submits latest nuclear reactor plan NRC wants more info on nuclear reactor design Regulators discuss safety at Richland Co. nuclear fuel plant
The task force was examining a March 11 earthquake off Japan that triggered a tsunami. The wave disabled electricity-driven emergency cooling systems at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, leading to meltdowns.
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The Padre Dam Municipal Water District Board of Directors approved agreements with the Padre Dam Employees' Association that requires workers to pay a larger portion into the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
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Garrett's Cowboys Fall to 49ers 23-6, and It's All Part of the Plan
The Dallas Cowboys lost to the San Francisco 49ers 23 - 6 on Sunday night. This marks the 7th preseason loss in a row for Jason Garrett and the Cowboys.
The Dallas Cowboys lost to the San Francisco 49ers 23 - 6 on Sunday night. This marks the 7th preseason loss in a row for Jason Garrett and the Cowboys.
Brian Hoyer threw a touchdown pass to Cecil Shorts in his only series of the game
Colin Kaepernick passed for over 300 yards in the 49ers win over the Rams
San Francisco 49ers' Stevie Johnson took to his Twitter account last week to tell America they've been drafted to his 'Fantasy Work Team' and, of course, the tweets are hilarious.
Tony Romo threw three first half interceptions as the Dallas Cowboys lose their season opener 28-17 at the hands of the San Fransisco 49ers.
Houston Texans' head coach Gary Kubiak could be on the hot seat if his team continues to play how they've been playing.
The Houston Texan's struggle continue as they will have to play the next few weeks with out their pro bowl tight end.
The Baltimore Ravens overcame a power outage and poor second half defense to beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII
For the second time in his career, Lawrence Tynes hit a game-winning field goal in overtime to send the Giants to the Super Bowl
Despite two power outages that delayed play for close to 35 minutes, the San Francisco 49ers took down the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 last night on Monday Night Football.


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LuminescentRule 4 years ago#1
Rate PS+ as a service - Results (295 votes)
7.8% (23 votes)
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ps3_gamer_norge 4 years ago#2
10/10 from me.
It costs 2/3 of a new game (40euro) and you get 48 ps3 games and 26 vita games. As well as the cloud saving and some cool discounts. (for example how guacamelee and far cry 3 blood dragon both had a day 1 discount for ps+ members, and both were games id have bought anyway.)
I think it's one of the most consumer friendly services out there
sir George of london
LuminescentRule (Topic Creator)4 years ago#3
I wonder who's the troll who voted 1/10 >_>
Not perfect but damn good
"Lesser Demon is less than a Demon, But more than an Imp"
This's 10/10 service at least for EU. dont know about US members
PSN/Battlelog: tactikz4
BF3/Black Ops 2 My Fav Multiplayer.
LuminescentRule (Topic Creator)4 years ago#6
From: tactikz4 | #001
This's 10/10 service at least for EU. dont know about US members
Here's the US list for the past 12 months:
Platform Type Rating Game
PS3 Retail 92 (80) Super Street Fighter IV (Arcade Edition)
PS3 Retail 91 Little Big Planet 2
PS3 Retail 89 Demon's Souls
PS3 Retail 88 BioShock 2
PS3 Retail 84 Vanquish
PS3 Retail 84 Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition
PS3 Retail 83 Sleeping Dogs
PS3 Retail 83 Borderlands
PS3 Retail 83 inFAMOUS 2
PS3 Retail 83 Just Cause 2
PS3 Retail 82 Darksiders
PS3 Retail 82 Saints Row 2
PS3 Retail 77 Spec Ops: The Line
PS3 Retail 77 King of Fighters XIII
PS3 Retail 70 Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One
PS3 Retail 70 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
PS3 & Vita PSN (new) - Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge
PS3 & Vita PSN 79 Knytt Undergroud
PS3 & Vita PSN 78 Retro City Rampage
PS3 & Vita PSN - Foosball 2012
PS3 PSN (new) 73 Double Dragon Neon
PS3 PSN 91 Pac-Man Championship Edition DX
PS3 PSN 84 Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
PS3 PSN 84 The Walking Dead (Ep. 1 & 2)
PS3 PSN 82 Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
PS3 PSN 81 Closure
PS3 PSN 80 Renegade Ops
PS3 PSN 80 Dungeon Defenders
PS3 PSN 80 NFL Blitz
PS3 PSN 79 Quantum Conundrum
PS3 PSN 79 Rochard
PS3 PSN 78 Anomaly: Warzone Earth
PS3 PSN 78 Joe Danger 2: The Movie
PS3 PSN 78 Mega Man 10
PS3 PSN 77 Mega Man 9
PS3 PSN 77 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
PS3 PSN 77 Starhawk (single-player ONLY)
PS3 PSN 76 Hard Corps: Uprising
PS3 PSN 76 Guardians of Middle Earth
PS3 PSN 73 Sideway: New York
PS3 PSN 73 The Cave
PS3 PSN 72 Gotham City Imposters
PS3 PSN 71 Choplifter HD
PS3 PSN 70 PAYDAY: The Heist
PS3 PSN 69 Bloodrayne Betrayal
PS3 PSN 68 Labyrinth Legends
PS3 PSN 67 Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone
PS3 PSN 67 Malicious
Vita Retail 83 Gravity Rush
Vita Retail 83 BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend
Vita Retail 80 Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Vita Retail 79 WipEout 2048
Vita Retail 78 Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
Vita Retail 72 Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus
Vita PSN (new) 75 Jet Set Radio
Vita PSN (new) 44 Chronovolt
Vita PSN 86 Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
Vita PSN 79 The Pinball Arcade
Vita PSN 77 Plants vs. Zombies
Smaller Platforms Rating Game
PSP 88 Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
PSP 82 Tekken 6
PSP 80 SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny
PSP 79 Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
PS One Classic - International Track and Field
PS One Classic - Hot Shots Golf 2
PS Mini - Ronnie O'Sullivan's Snooker
PS Mini - Farm Frenzy 2
PS Mini - Kaleidoscope
Raven_Cyarm 4 years ago#7
LuminescentRule posted...
I wonder who's the troll who voted 1/10 >_>
Someone poor.
If everyone likes a game and you're the only one who hates it, it's not overrated, you're just the black sheep.
ps3_gamer_norge 4 years ago#8
Raven_Cyarm posted...
LuminescentRule posted...I wonder who's the troll who voted 1/10 >_>
PS Plus is perfect for someone with limited financial means though. I imagine this service is a godsend for students, who typically can't spend too much money on gaming in the first place.
The person that voted 1/10 is most likely just someone who never bought the service.
Your comment is a perfect example of why gamefaqs is such a sad place to be. I wish more people would write more intelligent comments.
sir George of london
This is serious business, remember that.
Spiroth_Kweehh 4 years ago#10
By far the best subscription membership I have ever witnessed in my life, out of anything.
9/10 simply because it can become even more perfect (especially if the rumor for 10+ games in June is true, and with the arrival of PS4 whatever is in the cards for it with PS+).
I'll quote myself from another topic, for what I have gained from PS+.
With just 80 Euros, I'm subscribed from October 2012 to 4th September 2014.
Here are my privileges:
1) I was already gifted 100 Euros from awesome discounts exclusive to PS+ Members. This is already, meaning that SONY has already paid me 20 Euros, and actually pays me from now on until 4th September 2014 on everything I buy.
Good deals. This alone covers the tiny cost of PS+.
2) PlayMemories Studio Unlock Key for PS3 and PSVITA.
3) 1 GB CLOUD Storage for PS3 and 1 GB CLOUD Storage for PSVITA. Meaning Cross-Save between PS3/PSVITA whenever I am. Or going to a friend's house, popping in Demon's Souls, and showing him my character.
4) Tons of Full Game Trials.
5) Automatic Updates & Patches.
I woke up yesterday, and was informed that my PS3 had downloaded and installed the new Patches for LittleBigPlanet 2 and
METAL GEAR RISING: Revengeance, and the new PS3 system software update.
Along synching my trophies and uploading all my new saves on CLOUD.
6) 74 Dynamic Themes (+1 exclusive PSP Theme) and 13 exclusive Avatars. Even some HOME items for those who use it.
7) Exclusive access to BETA like Defiance BETA. Exclusive early access to games.
8) And as a Bonus, Instant Game Collection, without paying a Euro more.
The following games available to me anytime, as long as I'm a Member:
-Red Dead Redemption
-Deus Ex: Human Revolution
-Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition
-Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
-LittleBigPlanet 2
-Infamous 2
-Just Cause 2
-Crysis 2
-Double Dragon Neon
-Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
-Scott Pilgrim vs The World
-Cubixx HD
-Motorstorm Apocalypse
-Batman: Arkham City + Catwoman DLC
-Big Sky Infinity
-Knytt Underground
-Mortal Kombat
-Gotham City Impostors
-Guardians of Middle-Earth
-Bioshock 2
-Pinball Arcade
-Sleeping Dogs
-F1 Race Stars
-Quantum Conundrum
-Mass Effect 3
-Joe Danger 2
-Dead or Alive 5
-God of War HD
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Tennessee Wesleyan traveled to Virginia Intermont on Wednesday for an AAC match-up between the Bulldogs and the Cobras. Tennessee Wesleyan entered the competition at 3-1 while VI was 1-3 in the AAC. The Bulldogs won a shoot-out in the first half, 44-40, before tightening up on defense, holding the Cobras to 27 second-half points en route to an 88-67 victory.
Wesleyan out-scored VI, 44-27, in the second half to post the 21-point victory. The Bulldogs forced 22 turnovers but suffered 17 of their own. Tennessee Wesleyan was able to outrebound the Cobras 47-36. The Bulldogs shot 47% in field goals while they were 62% from the charity stripe.
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JERUSALEM (Jan. 7)
A recent visitor to Israel observed the following scenario: He was at a restaurant when he noticed two people sitting across from each other at a nearby table.
Each was talking into a cradled cellular telephone against his ear.
Since they were speaking at the same time, the visitor concluded that they were not speaking to each other.
Stories like these abound.
Indeed, cellular phone use has become ubiquitous — some would say oppressive – – in Israel.
It is virtually impossible in the country's cities to get through a restaurant meal or a movie without hearing cellular phone rings and conversations.
Now Israelis will find out if their obsession with cellular phones could lead to health problems.
The Jewish state will participate in a World Health Organization study on whether the use of a cellular phone can lead to an increase in brain tumors.
A recent study in the Australian Medical Journal suggested a link between the increased use of cellular phones and an increased number of such tumors in Australia.


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SAN BERNARDINO >> A broken water main prompted the closure of a near-downtown street Wednesday night.
Police closed Mill Street from Sierra Way to Waterman Avenue while water rushed across the road around 9:45 p.m.
By about 10:15 p.m., water had been shut off, but the road remained closed as officers waited for the street department to assess the integrity of the road, police said.
Following an initial assessment, the roadway was determined safe for travel, police said.
Mill Street was reopened shortly before midnight with the exception of the number two lane which remained closed for repairs.


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Canning is many things; it's slow, mysterious, a locavores wet dream and perfectly in tune with the new frugality. I promise, if you learn how to make jam people will fall in love with you thinking that you possess alchemistic powers.
Every piece of fruit longs to be immortalized in glass, so make friends with anyone who has a fruit tree, even the cranky lady up the street. If you can't find a cranky lady or lack friends with fruit, check out these sites, http://www.fallenfruit.org/maps.html which is artists mapping public fruit trees (so cool!) and http://www.pickyourown.org/ which links you to local farms.
Your preserves are only as good as the fruit you use, which usually means organic. If you must buy fruit, your local farmers market is an incredible resource, although it can get pricey. Shop wisely, ask your farmers for second quality, which tastes just as good, but might not look perfect (fine for preserving). Develop a relationship with your growers, and they will take good care of you. I also have befriended my local greengrocer who sometimes orders cases for me at a reduced price. Bribe every one with jam.
One of the things I love about canning is that it is always different; no two batches are ever the same. You can use the same recipe every year and it will always surprise you. The time of harvest, amount of rain fall, ripeness of the fruit, all of these things affect the outcome, making each jar a little different, couture if you will.
So go get some fruit and join me in my canning adventures and watch the love come your way.
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I had no idea Nina!!! Very cool. EvanReplyDelete
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hi nina! love that you've got this blog up. one of these days, i'll work up the courage to actually try some. hope you're well! xo ginReplyDelete
what a fantastic blog! i can not wait to follow along and put some summer produce up for my long and dark wintersReplyDelete
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Apple announces Apple Music streaming service, cites June 30th launch date
Date: Monday, June 8th, 2015, 15:04
Category: iOS, iTunes, News, Software, Uncategorized, Wearables
You knew it was coming.
It wasn't like the universe needed another streaming music service, but Apple's thrown its hat into the ring and announced "Beats One", or the Apple Music service, which will be available for US$9.99 per month for a single account, US$14.99 per month for a family account and feature on-demand content and curated playlists. The service will launch on June 30 for Apple devices and Windows, but will also come to Android and Apple TV this fall.


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text: I wanted to try a different powder. Went out and bought some Unique to try with reloading 230 gr 45acp FMJ. Using 6.0 gr of Unique and setting OAL to 1.125. Now the bullet will not fit in the my gauge or the barrel. Well, it will fit but its real, real snug in my 1911, but will not fit in my G30. Been using HP-38 which nobody around here has in stock. I like the way the Unique feeds through the feeder though. Anybody else had this problem?


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VICTORIA- A coalition of more than 16 environmental groups from across British Columbia welcomed the introduction of the province's landmark carbon tax into the Legislature today.
"We came to Victoria today to show our strong support for the carbon tax," said Ian Bruce, a climate change specialist with the David Suzuki Foundation. "When it comes to action on climate change, B.C.'s decision to put a price on carbon emissions makes it a leader, and provides an exciting direction for the federal government and other provinces to follow."
Finance Minister Carole Taylor introduced the Carbon Tax Act into the Legislature this afternoon. The bill will go through a debate before it goes to a vote likely by the end of the week.
Representatives from a coalition of environmental groups, including the David Suzuki Foundation, Sierra Club BC, Pembina Institute, B.C. Sustainable Energy Association and the Wilderness Committee, were on hand at the Legislature in Victoria to show their support for the bill and to encourage MLAs to vote in favour of the carbon tax.
"The carbon tax will help spur innovation, investment and jobs in B.C.'s clean energy sector," said Cheryl Shuman, chair of the South Peace BC Sustainable Energy Association. "This could provide northern communities that have been hit hard by the effects of climate change with economic opportunities and a strong foothold in the economy of the future."
B.C. has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 33 per cent by 2020. A carbon tax is a powerful economic tool that can help meet this target. But it will need to continue increasing over time beyond 2012 and be coupled with other strong measures.
"The carbon tax is one of many solutions required to fight global warming," said Susan Howatt, director of campaigns with the Sierra Club BC. "A comprehensive climate change plan will include many other measures, including regulations to cap and reduce emissions from B.C.'s large industrial emitters as soon as possible."
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Teen charged in fatal DUI crash released from jail
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- A Lowcountry teen charged in a fatal DUI crash that killed a 72-year-old woman was released from jail Wednesday.
Judge James Gosnell Jr. reduced the bond for 19-year-old Samuel McCauley, placing McCauley on house arrest.
"It is under my ruling to set the bond at a $50,000, 10 percent. He's under 24-hour house arrest," Gosnell said.
McCauley did not appear at his hearing. He's charged with reckless homicide and felony DUI. Police say he drove drunk the wrong way down Interstate 26, and collided head-on with Eleanor Caperton. The July 24 crash killed Caperton.
The officer who responded to the original accident call was in court Wednesday.
"I made the determination Mr. McCauley was under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotics," said Officer Leanne McGowan.
McCauley's bond was originally set at more than $100,000.
His mother and friends sat in support of him, in the courtroom.
McCauley's attorney said he was taking the year off after graduating high school and was with his friends the night of the deadly crash.
"He was with some high school friends reminiscing about his high school experiences," said Capers Barr. "We'll get into the nuances to that, as we deal with Sam's case."
The victim's son, sister and other family gave a statement asking the judge not to lower the bond.
"I don't think it's fair my aunt lost her life while Samuel McCauley would be under house arrest, able to attend school, go to work," said the victim's niece, Gina Buchardt.
"It does bring back all of the memories, it's just very hard to get through," said Phyllis Savenkoff, Caperton's sister.
For the time being, McCauley will now live with his mother.
After his ruling, Gosnell gave McCauley's legal team a stern warning.
"Mr. Barr, he doesn't adhere to the conditions of which I set today, as an officer of the court I look you in the eyeball and tell you to put him back in jail," Gosnell said.
The judge also ordered McCauley into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
McCauley posted bond on Wednesday and was released from jail.


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SANDY — Through the season's first four games — all Jordan victories — freshman quarterback Austin Kafentzis was nearly flawless. He threw for 1,272 yards and nine scores, and even led the team with 163 rushing yards.
On Friday night, though, the precocious signal-caller fell back to earth against Alta's aggressive defense.
Kafentzis threw four interceptions to four different Alta players — Austin Lee, Shadrach Ennis, Beaver Hoching and Mackay Dunn — and had three more passes that should have been intercepted. His first pick came in the end zone as Jordan was on the brink of taking an early lead.
Those miscues opened the door for the slow-starting Hawks to eke out a 21-14 win on a last-minute touchdown by workhorse running back Bryan Engstrom.
"I couldn't be happier for our kids, especially our defense," Alta coach Bob Stephens said. "They did a phenomenal job tonight. The secondary was crucial. We were able to make some key plays that kept our offense in it. It was a defensive battle."
Engstrom, who finished with 90 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, entered the night averaging more than 100 yards per game. Despite an early one-yard touchdown dive, he struggled to find openings throughout the first half. With the Jordan defense keying on him, Engstrom played the role of decoy, allowing quarterback Tyson Blackner to open the field.
Blackner finished with 177 yards passing without an interception, and he scored on a three-yard scamper that tied the game at 14-14 in the third quarter.
"They flew around and got to the ball quick," Engstrom said of the Jordan defense. "Eventually we were able to break loose, but their D came prepared. It was really tough out there."
After Jordan's Jeff Gaston pulled a 40-yard field goal attempt wide left with just more than three minutes left to play, Alta gave the ball to Engstrom on six straight plays. He pulled in a one-handed grab on a crossing route and scurried for a 33-yard gain on third-and-8, then reeled off runs of nine and six yards before bursting through a hole for a 15-yard touchdown run with 33.6 seconds remaining in the game.
And though Jordan made it as far as the Alta 32-yard line, Kafentzis' desperation heave fell harmlessly to the ground as the clock ran out.
"We knew they were keying on Bryan," Stephens said. "And that's why he didn't get a lot of touches. At the end we just realized that we needed to get the ball in his hands and let him show what he can do. And it worked out."
Despite an erratic night passing, Kafentzis still accounted for both Jordan touchdowns — the first on a six-yard run that gave Jordan a 7-0 lead, and the next on a 39-yard burst that made the score 14-7. In all, the freshman ran 17 times for a season-high 119 yards.
"They're a really good team, and to get a win like this for our homecoming game was pretty awesome," Alta's Nick Allen said. "There's nothing like it."
Ammon Barker led the Hawks with five catches for 76 yards, while Steven Richards caught four balls for 45 yards.
With the win, the No. 3 Hawks moved to 4-1 despite a relentless slate of talented opponents. Alta has come out on top of Riverton, No. 11 Timpview and now No. 4 Jordan. Their only loss is to top-ranked Bingham.
The Beetdiggers fell to 4-1 with the loss.
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Paris Hilton's future mother-in-law has told her son to dump her — because she's disgusted by the hotel heiress' raunchy porn tape.
As our photos show, Hilton and fiancé Paris Latsis were very much in love when they frolicked on the Greek island of Mykonos late last month. But when Greek magazines printed scenes from the hardcore DVD — dubbed One Night in Paris — billionairess Mariana Latsis placed an emergency call to her son.
She told him: "Our reputation is being dragged through the dirt by this woman. You are making us a laughing stock. For the sake of our honor, you must never marry her. Get rid of her now!"
Said a family source: "The impact of the sex session between Hilton and her ex-boyfriend Rick Solomon can't be underestimated. As one of Greece's leading business families, the Latsis clan believe their reputation is invaluable.
"Mariana was disgusted and couldn't believe her son was associating with a young woman with such a bad image. Many couldn't believe she had not previously heard about the tape but she is a conservative woman who is of a highbrow nature. She's above this kind of thing but when the magazines printed the full show, there was no escape from the reality of the situation.
"Mariana believes her son has gotten mixed up with a young woman of few morals. Greeks are generally more conservative about sexual matters and believe women should still show modesty and restraint — two things Paris Hilton has never experienced."


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Violinist Michael Dvoskin will perform in the community room, accompanied by pianist Irina Bessonova and performing works by Dvorak, Beethoven, Brahms, Sarasate, Prokofiev, Bartok, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky. The program will last 45 minutes.
Michael Dvoskin graduated from the Moscow State College of Music with a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance in 2002. He also has a Master of Music degree in violin performance in 2007 from the Maimonid State Academy of Classical Art. He has performed with a number of radio and television orchestras and was a member of the Russian State Symphony Orchestra. He also toured with the orchestra in England, the Czech Republic, and Spain.
Michael also conducted chamber and symphony orchestras in Russia to include local orchestral ensembles in Moscow. Since coming to San Diego in 2007 he has maintained a private violin studio, performs regularly with his pianist wife, Katherine (Ekaterina) Petrosyan, and teaches violin at the Bishop's School.
Irina Bessonova was born in Russia and began studying music at age of four at the National Music School for Gifted Children. She graduated from Kiev State Conservatory with a Master of Arts degree in Piano, Ensemble Performance, Accompaniment, and Piano Pedagogy. She taught at the Gliere College of Music in Kiev for 15 years where she was also its leading accompanist. During this period she performed throughout Europe, Russia, and Ukraine.
In 2002 she moved to San Diego and has continued her career as a piano soloist, accompanist, and teacher. She is a member of the Music Teacher Association of California (MTAC) and prepares students regularly for certified MTAC competitions and events. She performs regularly in San Diego and Los Angeles.
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Georgia Peanut Exports Nearly Triple
Georgia farmers sent nearly three times as many peanuts oversees this year than in 2012, though that figure may be a little deceptive. While it's true there are new foreign markets opening up to Georgia peanuts, this enormous year-over-year jump in exports is a product of mother nature, said Tyron Spearman, executive director of the Peanut Buying Points Association in Tifton. "We made a bumper miracle crop last year," he said, explaining that the peanuts that get sold in a given year are usually grown the year before. "We went from about a 3,600 pound average yield per acre to a 4,500 pound average yield per acre, so we had extra peanuts at lower prices and that brought in the world market.
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Market Sags Under Too Many Peanuts
Growers are expected to harvest a million more tons of peanuts than they can sell this year. Federal forecasts put the harvest above three million tons, and some in the industry think that's a low estimate.
Mon., June 4, 2012 12:07pm
Peanut Farmers Eye Farm Bill
The Senate may begin debate on the farm bill this week. Peanut farmers say proposed changes remove vital safety net. Peanuts more vulnerable to price swings.
Fri., July 22, 2011 11:50am
Drought Shrinks Peanut Supplies
The drought is reducing the number of peanut plants coming out of the ground. Farmers also planted less this year. Peanut butter prices rising.
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USDA says no disaster assistance for southern peanut farmers. Heavy rain and flooding in 2009 damaged crops and caused financial losses. No explanation given for decision.


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TUESDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Expanded analysis of existing data sources and the development of new research studies that include a greater focus on identifying type 2 diabetes subtypes and their responses to different therapies are important to help individualize therapies for the disease, according to a review published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Robert J. Smith, M.D., of the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, R.I., and colleagues made up a 29-member international working group with specialization in diabetes epidemiology, physiology, genetics, clinical trials, and clinical care that participated in formal presentations and discussions during a conference held April 16 to 17, 2009. A writing group then prepared recommendations for individualized treatment of type 2 diabetes patients.
The authors write that identification of genetic markers such as Kir6.2 mutations and the genes responsible for several forms of maturity onset diabetes of the young have established precedents that link specifically effective therapies to defined diabetes subtypes. In addition, potential opportunities for individualized therapy now exist with the recent rise in identified polygenic factors related to type 2 diabetes and further knowledge of the pathogenesis of diabetes. They recommend extended analysis of existing data and data sources, expansion of existing data registries or development of new ones, development of new clinical trials and new technologies, and an expansion of basic research.
"We recommend expanded analysis of existing data sources and the development of new basic and clinical research studies, including a greater focus on identifying type 2 diabetes subtypes, their response to different therapies, and quantitation of cost-effectiveness," the authors write.
The recommendations are based on findings from a conference that received financial support from Novo Nordisk.
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Coming off the heels of what was considered a stellar Black Friday, sales on Cyber Monday were also brisk, reportedly up more than 20% from last year. While this improved mood among consumers is good to see, and I hope that it continues, I have to wonder where the money is coming from.
Of course, Cyber Monday sales are credit-card-driven, and the hope would be that consumers will actually be able to pay for all of the stuff they have been buying. Perhaps we are all a bit more willing to open our wallets this year and spend a little of the savings that have been building, as the savings rates have generally increased since the past recession started, or at least that's the hope.
While the uptick in consumer confidence from 40.9 to 56 reported yesterday by the Conference Board is a positive sign, I am much more interested in what consumers actually do, as opposed to what they say they will do. So far this holiday season, they are buying.
That being said, I have my eye on a few retailers, some of which are second-tier or third-tier names that are underfollowed or generally ignored. One that's a bit more on the radar that looks interesting is Saks (SKS). The company was all but written off during the 2008-2009 period (which is when I took a position in the name), but it used that time very wisely to shore up its balance sheet. What emerged was a much leaner company, with total debt dropping from nearly $600 million in early 2009 to $373 million as of the end of last quarter. I don't believe that Saks has been given enough credit for its efforts to right the ship. Last quarter, same-store sales rose 5.8%, and the company beat the $0.09 consensus earnings estimate by $0.02. Revenue, however, was a bit lighter than expected.
One of the intriguing things about Saks is that it is an asset-rich company. This did not mean a whole lot when the markets and economy were tanking and the company was bleeding red ink, but ultimately, assuming a recovery, it will. Saks trades for 1.13x book value per share; this would not normally be all that meaningful for retailers that are heavy on inventory but light on cash and more meaningful assets. In Saks' case, what's supporting that book value, and making it meaningful, is a high-quality portfolio of real estate, including the company's flagship Fifth Avenue location in New York.
In all, Saks owns 28 locations with a total of 3.8 million square feet of space. The question is, what is the Fifth Avenue location worth on its own? There's little doubt that it's worth a substantial portion of the company's total $1.63 billion enterprise value. But it will be worth even more if and when we see some stabilization in real estate prices.
Saks can't be valued on its real estate alone, though. That's the trap that I and other value investors sometimes fall into. The company must deliver results. We'll see about that. I'm still on the sidelines for now.


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text: I got interested in this meteorological data, which is usually provided in GRIB format [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GRIB] First thing I did was installing GrADS package, which handles this type of datasets in it's own unique and superb way. It probably can't be better than that, but I wanted also Python interface for this data and actual numbers I installed Basemap (matplotlib tooklit) scipy.io has a way of handling netCDF files, but I find it hard to convert GRIB data to netCDF I found 'pygrib' package and build/installed it. Provided examples showed everything is fine, thou there is lot of typing to get the result, and object (pygrib) is not numpy array and not easy to handle on first try. Then I feed it with my (NCEP provided) data and it crashed IPython Then (after all my quest through foreign terminology which I didn't mention) I thought to ask if someone on this mailing list has ever used Python with GRIB datasets and maybe help me with some tip Thanks


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text: In Lorraine Massey's book "Curlygirl", one of the women replies when asked about her political party affiliation, "Would a republican have hair like this?" That answer really made me laugh, thinking about my own hair. Then I wondered if it was true. Is there a link with hair type/style and political preference? (Apologies to curlies overseas, as there are too many parties in all the countries of the readers here to be listed.)


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"President Obama is to be commended for making a stand to end inequality in America. One day—hopefully soon—we hope to enjoy the benefits heterosexual married couples enjoy. Now is the time for all good men and women to support the President's wise decision. I donated today and will continue to support the President and others who are fighting for fairness for all. What a guy! I am filled with hope and joy. Thank you, Mr. President."
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Effects of Accutane on hair?
Hello everybody,
my doctor told me that I need to take something like accutane soon because of my acne. Now I've done some research about the side effects and one of them was that it can dry out the hair. This can lead to hair thinning or even hair loss. Now I'm afraid that this could happen to me because my 3b hair is already naturally dry and fine and I've been waiting a long time to get it healthy.
Does anyone have experience with this?
Thank you :)
Oh and please excuse my english, I'm not a native speaker.
I took Accutane a LONG time ago when the dosing was much more aggressive (like, 20 years ago). I had some thinning, noticeable only to me. There may have been some drying but even then I colored my hair and swam so much, it would've been hard to notice. It all went back to normal after my six months on Accutane and a growing out period.
The dry skin was a much bigger issue but it's only temporary. If the side effects are unmanageable to you, you can always quit.
Thank you for answering :)
I took accutane 10 years ago. It made my hair fall out. I had extremely thick, hair that was heavy and difficult to manage. I was left with 25% of my hair. From being unable to put my hair in a ponytail due to the weight and thickness, my ponytail became stringy and thin. It took a couple years to grow back, but never grew back to the original state. It grew back to 50% of my original hair. I then experienced another phase of hair loss a few years later.
Also, while accutane worked to heal acne while i took it, two years later it came back and I still have acne.
Have you consistently eaten an anti inflammatory, very low glycaemic index, nutrient dense diet alongside oral antibiotics and/ or gentle topicals? Many dermatologists seem to be very poor at targeted lifestyle modification.
I was put on accutane twice (both times longer than reccommeded! ) acne never went away but my hair stayed the same thank goodness!
After hearing the experience of you all I have decided to use only essential oil for the hair and acne. Natural products dont harm our hair and make them healthy and beautiful.
I've known five or six people who've taken it, none with serious side effects, and all with significant and long-lasting improvement in acne. This includes both my sons, one of whom is also hypothyroid and on meds. Topicals and antibiotics had very little improvement for either of them (facial and extensive back/chest acne), so accutane was our last resort. They had the usual dry skin/chapped lips, but no hair thinning. For them, their acne was 100% gone and has remained so except for the occasional small spot for nearly six years for the elder and four years for the younger. Both were monitored very carefully while on it. I wouldn't recommend it for mild acne, but it does work and usually does last.
I took Accutane a few years ago. Really consider other options before signing up for it. I was on two rounds I believe. The second time my acne came back and I refused to put my body through that again. While on it my hair dried out terribly and it took years to recover. I'm not even sure if it's fully recovered. I did not suffer hair loss or thinning, just hair like a brillo pad. It was awful. The other common side effect I experienced was chapped lips. Lastly, I had Lasik surgery a few years prior to Accutane. The Accutane reversed my eyesight!!! Good thing I had a lifetime warranty on my surgery. I was able to get it redone for free.
What works for my teens- bha and benzoyl peroxide all over every morning
And at night bha and retin a
Also supplements like probiotics, magnesium malate, zinc and fish oil
There are also salicylic acid peels and a blue treatment.
Some have success with milk of magnesia treatments.
Good luck! I'm willing to try absolutely everything before putting my teens on Accutane.
ETA: Just wanted to add that I actually regret not putting my older son on it sooner, because he ended up with a vast amount of scarring on his back. It looks like milia, but dermatology biopsied it and it turned out to be scar tissue. He has literally hundreds, if not thousands, of scar bumps on his back. He may be able to have his back peeled, but it probably won't remove the bumps entirely. If he'd gone on accutane a year or so earlier, he probably wouldn't have the scarring.
I've done a few rounds of low dose
I did one round of regular/high dose, about 20 years ago, and it stopped the cystic acne in its track. Since then, I've started and usually stopped because of unrelated health issues, a couple of rounds of LOW dose Accutane. Amazing results, but I usually only stay clear for about 2 years afterwards (still, much better than originally).
My lips were dry, my eyes felt dry, but that's about it in terms of side effects.
I am planning to go on a low dose, starting in the Fall (away from the summer sun) - hopefully this will be my last round! I tend to be forgetful in taking the medications, esp when I get clear relatively quickly.
I wish that I had started on Accutane in my teen years and am thankful that it is in our arsenal for my daughters, as acne can be so damaging, physically and emotionally.
Thank you for your replies! I found it interesting to read about your experiences, but I still don't want to take it.
I just wanted to make sure that anyone reading this thread knows that while it can have significant side effects, many people do take it without problems beyond the typical dry skin and chapped lips. And as Chloe_s _Mom said, serious acne can be devastating emotionally. It's been such a wonder drug for so many kids I know. Often all you read online is bad. I wanted to let people know it can have really good, long-lasting results, too. If your quality of life is affected by your acne, and other medications aren't working, then it's worth consideration.
I think it's probably worth pointing out what my dermatologist told me regarding acne. Teenage cystic acne will eventually go away, so the goal is to prevent scarring, which won't go away, and to help with self image. Adult onset cystic acne doesn't go away by itself. The only cure we have is accutane.
It's entirely up to you whether to take it or not.
I took accutane in a low dosis for about 10 months. I don't think it really dried out my hair. The only side effects I have is dry skin, dry lips and sometimes pain in my muscles and back (that's normal on accutane for a adolescent who does a lot of sports). Now I'm doing my second round.
But it's actually very logical that accutane can dry out your hair. It will cause your skin to maken less sebum, so your acne will be less, but also the sebum on your head will be reduced. It's probably not a problem if you just use some extra conditioner and oil in your hair.
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By Mr. SPECTER (for himself and Mr. Casey):
S. 3670. A bill to establish standards limiting the amounts of arsenic and lead contained in glass beads used in pavement markings; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I seek recognition to introduce the Safe Highway Markings Act of 2010, a bill that would establish minimum standards limiting the amounts of arsenic and lead contained in glass beads for reflective pavement markings. This bill will help protect surface and ground water from contamination and protect the health and safety of highway workers.
Each year, approximately 500 million pounds of glass beads are applied to create reflective markings on roads in the United States. The source materials for the manufacturing of these glass beads can vary widely. While most engineered glass beads use environmentally-friendly materials such as recycled flat glass, some of the glass beads contain arsenic, lead and other heavy metals. As the glass degrades from the pounding of traffic, snow plows, trucks and weather, toxic materials can leach out of the glass and mix into the ground and surface water. In addition, workers who apply the glass beads with high concentrations of heavy metals are at risk for exposure.
In response to environmental and health issues, several states have adopted regulations that require the use of environmentally-friendly, non-toxic glass materials. In particular, California, Iowa, Maine, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming have established procurement standards for the quality of glass beads used in highways markings in their States. Several other States are currently reviewing proposals. Additionally, the European Union, China, Australia, and several Canadian provinces have also set standards limiting heavy metal concentration.
It makes no sense to continue this piecemeal approach; it is time for a national standard. This legislation establishes a minimum standard for engineered glass beads used in reflective markings. The legislation ensures that States receiving Federal funds adhere to the Environmental Protection Agency's methods and standards for engineered glass beads, specifically that the beads may contain no more than 200 parts per million of arsenic.
Similar legislation has been introduced in the House and I look forward to advancing this important legislation in the Senate. As such, I urge my colleagues to support this bill that will help safeguard the lives of highway workers and help keep public roads free of high levels of arsenic and lead.
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Former "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester will make her Broadway debut next year as a beautiful temptress in the revival of "Of Mice and Men."
Producers said Monday that Meester will join James Franco and Chris O'Dowd in the story about an unlikely friendship between two migrant field workers in California during the Great Depression.
The story by John Steinbeck centers on big-dreaming George and the mentally challenged Lennie. Meester, who starred in the film "Country Strong," will play the wife of a ranch boss who fascinates Lennie — "she's purty," he tells his friend — and endangers their fates.
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Ohio attorney general issues warning after child luring incidents in 3 states appear to be connected
CLEVELAND - The Ohio Attorney General has issued a warning to parents after a string of child luring cases that happened across three states, and includes an incident in Cuyahoga County.
Attorney General Mike DeWine said the Crimes Against Children and Missing Persons unit linked several similar incidents across Ohio, West Virginia and Michigan over the last few weeks and months. The cases are reported as possible child enticement and attempted abductions.
DeWine's office said one of the cases was in Parma Heights. Others in Ohio were reported in Sylvania, Junction City and Westerville.
"Our agents are working right now to determine if these cases are connected, but regardless of whether these crimes are being committed by one person or multiple offenders it is a very serious situation," said DeWine in a news release.
The connection made by investigators caused the state to issue a statewide alert to law enforcement agencies.
DeWine said that in each of the possibly-connected cases, a man in his mid-to-late 40s or early 50s approached girls and boys between 9 and 15 years old who were walking home from school. The man was driving a white, windowless panel van, which investigators said could be a commercial-type vehicle. The driver then tries to talk with the children and get them to come into the van.
DeWine said none of the children fell for the enticement schemes.
In the Parma Heights case, the police report said a man in a white cargo van approached a 14-year-old girl on Manorford Drive on Feb. 8 and apparently asked her for sexual favors while he followed her. The girl called her mother when she got home, who then called police. Officers did not find the vehicle in the area.
Investigators said they believe that if the cases are indeed connected, the man could have a job that requires him to travel frequently.
DeWine offered these tips for parents to tell their children:
• Make a commotion; Yell 'No!' or 'Help!'
• Run away immediately.
• Keep a large distance between themselves and a vehicle, if approached by someone in a car.
• Take all suspicious situations seriously; Do not be afraid to hurt a person's feelings by screaming or running.
• If possible, consciously make note of details such as a person's appearance, clothing, vehicle, and license plate.
• Know that it is OK to tell your parents what happened; Do not feel ashamed.
Anyone who has information about these cases or past cases is asked to contact their local police department or Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification at 855-BCI-OHIO.


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While at the Chevron booth, visitors can also meet famed airshow T-34 pilot Julie Clark, who is on hand today, and solo circumnavigator Barrington Irving, at the Chevron booth tomorrow. FlyBuys is Chevron's first aviation reward program since the merger of Chevron and Texaco in 2001.
Pilots can open their own FlyBuys account, or flight departments can pool cumulative points using one account and hand out rewards as gift cards to anyone in the organization. That way a flight department could share the benefit with pilots, flight attendants, mechanics or anyone else in the department, said Bob Taylor, manager, branded programs, Chevron Global Aviation. Reward points are available at participating Chevron- and Texaco-branded FBOs in the U.S. Chevron doesn't currently offer FlyBuys outside the U.S.
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