text: C-USA notebook: Herd's last two foes in marquee matchup today By Doug Smock November 2, 2012 Story Share HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- One of Conference USA's two marquee matches today pits Marshall's 11th and 12th opponents, as the calendar flips to November and the games get more serious.Houston (4-4, 3-1) visits East Carolina (5-4, 4-1), which will try to become the league's third team to become bowl-eligible. A win also keeps the Pirates alone in second place in the East Division and keeps them within striking distance of Central Florida. UCF owns the tiebreaker.More important, ECU will try to get off the deck after a 56-28 torpedoing by Navy. As has often been the case in the Ruffin McNeil era, the defense failed to carry its weight."I saw many players not attacking the initial blocker on the perimeter and in general having trouble getting off of blocks to make tackles," said the third-year coach. "We had great effort and guys were running and chasing after the ball, but in an inefficient manner."Houston recovered from its nine-turnover 72-42 loss at Southern Methodist to down Texas-El Paso 45-35 last week. The game wasn't that close, at the Miners scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter after falling behind 45-14. Charles Sims, the league's leading scorer with 12.0 points per game, scored three rushing touchdowns.One could argue the stakes are higher for the Cougars, who play West Division leader Tulsa (7-1, 5-0) next week. A win keeps Houston a game behind the Golden Hurricane, but a loss makes the road to six wins iffy, with Marshall and a suddenly explosive Tulane team in the finishing stretch.East Carolina gets a week off after today, then travels to Tulane and hosts Marshall. nn SMU (4-4, 3-1) is the next team to take a swing at UCF (6-2, 4-0) in the other key matchup. SMU also has Tulsa left in the Nov. 24 season finale, while UCF wants to maintain its iron grip on the East.There wasn't much negative in the Knights' post-mortem of their 54-17 pummeling of Marshall (3-5, 2-2) last week. "I thought we played as near a 60-minute game as we could on offense, defense and special teams," said coach George O'Leary.If SMU can't beat UCF or Tulsa, it still has a pretty good shot at a bowl. The Mustangs' other foes are Rice and Southern Mississippi.Elsewhere Tulsa plays the league's final nonconference game, traveling to Arkansas. That kicks off the Hurricane's difficult November, which includes a trip to Houston, a home game against UCF and the road game against SMU. C-USA's nonconference record against FBS schools is 7-34. This week's bowl-elimination matchup pits Rice (3-6, 1-4) against Tulane (3-6, 2-2). The loser becomes the fifth team knocked out of contention. The Green Wave's Ryan Griffin threw for a school-record 466 yards against Alabama-Birmingham last week, with five touchdowns. And finally, the resistible force meets the movable object when UAB (1-7, 0-4) travels to Southern Miss (0-8, 0-4). The loser will be the only team without a conference win. Reach Doug Smock at 304-348-5130 or firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him at twitter.com/dougsmock. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 2 Toyota announces new $115 million project for WV plant 3 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 4 'Report for America' pilot project begins in Appalachia 5 Congressional opioid investigation targets drug wholesaler Miami-Luken Memphis-Marshall capsule Previous Story Marshall notebook: Memphis punter back for more shenanigans Next Story


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Inside the temple town of Dharmasthala is a collection of vintage elephant chariots or temple chariots. This is different from the elephant chariots they used in wars in the earlier days.
Elephant chariots are usually used during religious festivals. It was told that before their transfer to Dharmasthala, these magnificent chariots with their intricate carvings and decorations have often suffered neglect. These 15th century temple chariots were brought to Dharmasthala from several places of Karnataka and were restored to their original grandeur by dedicated craftsmen so that people may, once again, admire the beauty of these chariots of the gods. Indeed, the intricate bas relief of the Indian gods and deities are awesome enough that one can actually linger the whole day just to appreciate it.
However, looking at this display of Indian heritage that is open to the elements may not last long. There were around 6 of these chariots on display under a open shelter with tin roofing. If these were not transferred to an enclosed museum it will continue to decay in the passing of time.
Be that as it may, I was at awe looking at these chariots. The intricate design makes a photography junkie like me so much excited that I did not know where to start and what to shoot. I had to compose myself, shedding off that over-excitement at the sight of these museum pieces, and had to and make do by covering all possible angles with the little time left before we have to move on to Udupi. Everything just looked to surreal. I could just imagine how these chariots looked when decorated and take the center stage of the religious festivals. I am just blessed to see these Indian heritage.
How it is used during festivals is more grand than I could imagine. I am glad that I have seen decorated elephant chariots in Udupi.
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Articles unfriendly to Zionism and antagonistic to the entire British policy of allowing Jews to settle in Palestine, which appeared recently in the Times in the form of correspondence from the publication's Holy Land correspondent, came in for specific and unfavorable scrutiny in a letter to the newspaper from Professor Norman Bentwich.
"The sympathy of your special correspondent in Jerusalem with the struggling Arabs of Judea," Professor Bentwich writes, "has led him, no doubt unwittingly, to make reflections which are not warranted on the other struggling race seeking to make its home in Judea.
"He says the Jews have settled on the fat of the land, leaving the barren highlands to the natives. They did the same 3,500 years ago. The last statement is certainly inaccurate. The Israelites occupied the hill country and left the costal plain, 'the fat of the land,' to the Palestines. They made that hill country, now so barren, into fruitful land.
"Your correspondent gives the impression that the Jews have occupied all the fertile regions. That, of course, is far from being the case. In the costal plain and the Vale of Esdraelon they may own one-fifth; the rest remains with the Arab proprietors. And the places which are today the most productive Jewish areas were fifty years ago sandy wastes or malarial marshes inhabited by a few Arabs living in far worse conditions than the fellah of the hills, about whose state your correspondent is concerned.
"Just as the Jewish coming to the plains has brought a striking improvement to the domestic conditions and the agriculture of the Arabs by the provision of capital and by example, so it may be expected that Jewish enterprise, when it penetrates to the hill country, will induce similar improvements in Arab conditions. It is not so much Jewish choice that has kept their settlements to the plains as Arab hostility. Yet there are Jewish colonies in the hills of Judea and in the hills of Galilee; and it is unquestionable that the conditions of the Arabs in their neighborhood has improved.
"Those who do not know Palestine might think from the report of your correspondent that the Jewish moneylender prepares the way for the village land passing to Jewish settlement. But the moneylender of the fellah who charges the exorbitant interest is usually the Arab effendi of the town. The Arab will be helped by the example of the success of the Jewish cooperative movement to redeem himself from his debt to the effendi by his own cooperative effort.
"Those who do not know Palestine might gather from your correspondent that the British administration in the past has allowed the Arab peasant to be swamped by Jewish immigration. That, too, would be a distorted picture. The government has passed legislation giving security of tenure, unknown before, to the Arab cultivator, and assuring to the Bedu squatter provision on the land in case of the transfer of the area on which he has squatted.
"The judicial tribunal set up by the government some years ago to examine all claims of Arabs deprived of land by immigration established less than 600 cases. And the census taken in 1931 showed that in the previous nine years the Arab population of Palestine had increased by 200,000, while the Jewish population with its inflow of immigrations, has increased by only half that number. That does not look like swamping.
"The Arabs in the hills, as in the plains, can only thrive and 'find their place in the new world which is being created about them' by turning from extensive to intensive cultivation. For that, capital will come from Jewish settlement, and scientific guidance from the government. It is indeed only by cooperation that the Arab-Jewish problem will be solved, whether in this country or in the town.
"Mr. Churchill, when he received a deputation of the Arabs in 1921, pointed out to them that nature is bountiful; and if only man would pursue peace by cooperation instead of fostering hatred, then Arabs and Jews together would have a happy and prosperous future in the land. That is the beginning of wisdom."


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A U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report details the introduction of a new malware campaign designed to steal consumers' information through point of sale (POS) terminals nationwide. Initial cyberattacks occurred in the months leading up to the much-publicized data breach at Target stores nationwide during the 2013 holiday season. According to reports, at least 600 retailers nationwide have suffered the effects of Backoff.
"It's not necessarily that this one is nastier than the others," said Chris Camejo, director of assessment at the security consulting firm NTT Com Security, as quoted in an American Banker article. The real motivation is they're seeing it used in the wild more than others. Somebody decided this will be their go-to tool."
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The U.S. DHS report listed several ways to lessen the impact of the Backoff malware. The use of EMV-enabled devices, that accept credit cards containing a chip that require a personal identification number, is one way. Another measure includes configuring remote desktop applications to lock out users after they have failed to login a specific amount of times. Likewise, firewalls can be configured to limit access to ports by IP addresses.
To keep customer data safe, IT solutions providers are always on the lookout for ways to bolster their clients' security. And according to a Business Solutions guest column by Bob Grabowski, vertical marketing manager of retail for Honeywell Scanning & Mobility point-to-point encryption is an additional layer of defense against cyberattacks aimed at stealing customer information.


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Two die in Moore County single-vehicle crash
Posted May 4, 2015
Jackson Springs, N.C. — A man and a woman died early Monday morning in Moore County after the pickup truck they were riding in flipped over on Flowers Road.
The accident happened just before 5 a.m., and no other vehicles were involved.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the black Ford Ranger was traveling well over 55 mph when it left the road and rolled multiple times.
The driver, Matthew Chance Greene, 30, and his passenger, Ashley Quinn Mashburn, 23, both died at the scene.
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- 2 cups sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 1⁄2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- 1⁄3 cup shredded coconut
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Grease and flour a 10" fluted tube pan.
- CAKE: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, then the sour cream, vanilla, and coconut extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add to butter mixture just until combined; do not overmix.
- Gently stir in the coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes in the pan; loosen edges and invert onto a wire rack.
- Cool completely.
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Was Banksy's spy mural a decoy for his donation piece to youth club?
Two pieces by the graffiti artist Banksy appeared on the same day last month.
The first – a piece showing three 1950s style spies listening in on a phone box– was sprayed in Cheltenham, Gloucester, close to Britain's controversspy centre.
It makes the kind of witty topical political statement that Banksy has become known for.
But there's also another hidden joke in this piece. One that perhaps only Banksy himself knows about… until now.
Here's the explanation.
As photographers, film crews and fans were flocking to to their piece in Cheltenham, Banksy posted a new piece on his website.
However, the location of this art, showing two lovers embracing while they each checked their smartphones, was not revealed.
- Is this another new Banksy? Queen Mary mural appears on concrete floor near artist's childhood home
- Street artist who destroyed a £150k Banksy COMPLAINS after his worthless piece is pulled down
- Youth club offered £1 MILLION for Banksy mural and rare letter from the artist
Sky News ran videos throughout the day, but was unable to locate the mystery piece.
Understandably, most of the attention was on the spy art.
During this time, there was also an unexpected argument emerging which threatened to derail the whole sceheme.
When the location of the lovers kissing mural become known (next to a youth club in Bristol), the manager claimed that someone 'very close to Banksy' had called to say the piece was a 'financial gift' from the the artist to help the struggling centre.
But after the killjoys at the local council confiscated the piece, claiming it was on their land and so belonged to them, Banksy was forced to write to the youth club and instruct them that it was, indeed, intended for them. donation for the youth club.
This shows in part that the piece in Cheltenhan was a decoy, a distraction, from attention being on the charitable art in Bristol, presumably to reduce the chance of somebody stealing it.
And what a fitting way to pull off such subterfuge, than with a mural on that exact topic – trickey, duplicty and decpetion.
It adds another dimension of wit and mystery to this latest Banksy episode.
And no doubt the artist, who has admitted that he followed the affair in the news in the ensuing days, would have been watching his plans unfold, feeling pretty smug at his hidden joke.
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Answer is no. Also they did not appear on the same day, 3 weeks seperated them.
Why didnt you publish my comment about this article being factually incorrect?, the works were done 3 weeks apart not on same day,


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September 18 2011
Final bogey proves costly for Villegas
By Helen Ross, PGATOUR.COM
LEMONT, Ill. -- Camilo Villegas played brilliantly on the back nine Sunday at Cog Hill. Until he came to the 18th hole, that is.
The talented young Colombian had reeled off five of his nine birdies on the homeward stretch and had moved to 28th in the FedExCup. By the time Villegas came to the daunting par 4, though, he was ranked 32nd and the bogey effectively sealed his fate, sending him down to 37th.
Even so, Villegas, who came into the final regular season event on the bubble at No. 125, had made a valiant effort to play his way into the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola for the fourth time in the last five years.
He moved to 109th with a tie for ninth in Greensboro and jumped 58 spots when he shared sixth at The Barclays. Villegas then tied for 25th at the Deutsche Bank Championship to move to No. 47 as the BMW Championship began.
Villegas likely needed to finish fifth or better on Sunday to make the field at East Lake, where he won in 2008. The former BMW champ was tied for fourth when he came to the 18th hole but the 4-footer he missed to save par proved costly.
"I played pretty good all day," Villegas said. "Tough day out there to make how many birdies, a ton, maybe ‑‑ six, I wish, but maybe five on the back nine, and I made four bogeys that killed me and obviously put myself in bad position, then recovered.
"Had an easy putt (at 18) I just pushed it a little bit. But you know what? It was a fun day. It was a challenge out there. I truly believe it's going to cost me -- that putt."
As disappointed as Villegas was, he tried to look on the bright side. His two top-10s in the last three tournaments brought his total for the year to three and his improved play during this crucial stretch was something on which to build.
"You know what? it's been a pretty crappy year and the last few weeks we turned it around a little bit to the positive side," Villegas said. "Looking forward to finishing strong and keep it going."


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Megan Fox may replace Angelina Jolie in 'new' Tomb Raider movie
If Hollywood isn't busy remaking movies these days, the buzzword has become "reboot" -- as in, continuing a franchise by pretending every other movie doesn't matter. The latest to reportedly get this treatment: Tomb Raider, which will likely continue without Angelina Jolie.
The Hollywood Reporter says Warner Bros. and producer Dan Lin are considering that very possibility. Lin and co-producer Stephen Gilchrist are planning to take film rights from Paramount, which made Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, and start over.
E! hypothesizes the new story would retell the Lara Croft origin story, perhaps making her American. They also speculate that Megan Fox is the leading choice for the title role. So really, they're making an entirely different movie about an entirely different character who happens to have the same name. Studio accountants are tallying losses already.
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When Sandro's burned in 2009, the only thing left useable was the pizza oven.
Rising from the ashes was Rea's, which added ground-floor dining space to its original second-storey room.
We found the newer area on a Wednesday dinner time to be an almost boisterous place framed by muralled walls broken up by Italian-flavoured family imagery.
Complimentary warm rolls soon appeared to whet our palates as we scanned the menus.
And we got a first taste of what would be smiling, diligent service particularly when it came to topping up our constantly vanishing water.
One of our introductory dishes was the prawns that were sautéed in a delightfully tart lemon-wine sauce ($11).
These were juicy prawns sprinkled with fresh parsley mired in a sauce I quite happily mopped up with our rolls.
Rea's Caesar salad offered crispy romaine in a deliciously garlic-laden, creamy in-house dressing with a hint of spiciness ($8).
This was a simple enough salad, bolstered only with croutons but marked by an uncommonly appetizing savour.
If the appetizer were of average proportion, the entrées that followed were definitely not.
As their website promised, these were huge portions, led off on our table by the lasagna ($19).
Heavily laden with soft ground beef that melded seamlessly with cheese and a lively tomato sauce and just the right parmesan edge, this was killer, stick-to-the-ribs comfort food.
Our host's signature pasta is the seafood linguine ($26).
I've sampled more flavourful versions of this dish, though Rea's is certainly a tasty effort.
But this one stood out for the tsunami of seafood that nearly outweighed the pasta.
It was choked with scallops, clams, calamari rings, shrimp and ringed with mussel shells all steeped in a nice wine-tomato sauce.
Mussel shells ringing the pasta formed a jet-black marine necklace.
My veal saltimbocca ($25) delivered a sprawling expanse of young, universally tender young beef teamed with prosciutto.
This was prepared in a rich, even buttery lemon white wine sauce that readily attracted the remnants of our bread.
And it was furnished with a very ordinary, parsley-speckled penne with tomato sauce that took just a little of the lustre out of the dish.
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A magic touch with the medieval
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Robin McKinley employs magic with a light hand. She does let herself go when somebody has to kill a dragon, but usually she keeps the inexplicable modest. Sometimes a character has one unusual talent - talking to animals, say - but the talent doesn't affect personality or motivation. Humans, even the ones handy with spells, are still human.
In "Chalice," the heroine Mirasol is involved with bees. They become her protectors, and a number die on her behalf. This unusual relationship develops gradually through the book. In most ways Mirasol is a young woman living in a cottage, keeping her bees and selling their powerful honey.
Settings are more or less medieval: kings and kingdoms, heirs, fiefdoms; castles and forests and farms. There are shoemakers and shepherds, witches and sorcerers, each with a peculiar power, most with a reluctance to use it except for domestic purposes like curing chilblains.
It's the land that's of greatest importance. "My country first," Mirasol might say if she were given to bombast. This importance of land unites her books. Most of their plots relate the development of skills essential to a heroine destined, or perhaps only determined, to save her threatened country. It is probably this mild variation on a theme that has convinced librarians to stash McKinley in the fantasy and/or young adult section, as if grown-ups are too jaded to appreciate that within McKinley's tales she addresses serious issues, and that she creates round and individual characters by accomplished use of that elusive thing, the telling detail.
In relating the struggles of her heroine, McKinley acquaints us casually with carpentry, gardening, baking, weaving, horse training, swordsmanship. Other subjects shown vividly in incident are the pain of choosing the lesser evil, the peril of beauty, the love of power, the bond within families. Dysfunction too: brothers plot against each other, and one father makes plans to marry his own daughter.
McKinley's prose is rich and rhythmic. Conversations are sometimes formal, sometimes coded, sometimes intense, sometimes casual. Wit slips in like a mouse. The characters in these magic lands sometimes use words that we don't recognize - words introduced in conversation without explanation, then used again. Context makes the meaning clear. Without effort the reader has absorbed a small, odd vocabulary.
These books are for anyone who likes novels that recall truths about human nature or suggest new ones. Without removing McKinley from the YA/fantasy shelves, I'd like to slip a few volumes into the adult section, so that readers willing to abandon their reliance on the utterly believable can enter one that's believable while in it. They will find that the themes are not "who marries the princess" and "who inherits the fortune" but are the nature of the state, the sanctity of work, the primacy of loyalty.
"Chalice" is simpler than some McKinley tales but no less deep. It pays particular attention to the use of ritual, whose purpose, we are never told but gradually come to understand, is to preserve courtesy, that necessary lubricant of society. In this, as in her other books, love appears slowly as the lovers, working toward a shared goal, get to know each other. Often the male is unattractive and clumsy; he stays that way and gets loved anyway. And there is, thank goodness, no love-at-first-sight - that myth believed in by young adults but discarded by those of us who've been around. McKinley's books are for old adults, too.
Edith Pearlman is author of the story collections "Vaquita," "Love Among the Greats," and "How to Fall."


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moonwolfart Nov 23, 2010
@rain162 A dog. ^^
rain162 Nov 22, 2010
um, kitty? Or a dog? 5h
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so cute
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Art in the Park is an event that I look forward to every year. Millcreek Park hosts artists of different mediums, and student artists too! Every year 30 young artists from South Portland schools are chosen to display a piece of work.


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I am trying to find a compact carry gun that has a safety and a full-sized hand grip. I like that this gun is narrow and that it has a hammer. It seems like the price is right.
Has anybody ever used one? Are the g2g?
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I am trying to find a compact carry gun that has a safety and a full-sized hand grip. I like that this gun is narrow and that it has a hammer. It seems like the price is right.
I have a CZ semi compact that is my favorite gun. A very limited run that has a full size grip with a compact slide. I have been waiting for years for the CZ PO-2 to come to the US, but no such luck. I recently found THIS Canik stingray and just ordered one from Buds. Should be here next week. I just like the metal over the EAA's Turkish polymer framed pistols. EAA doesn't have a stellar rep anyway and I can't find a single bad thing listed about this Canik. David
Good looking CZ. I have heard good things. I have an EAA Witness that is a CZ clone. It's been a good gun. It's a full-sized 10mm so it's a little big to carry.
I seem to be one of the first people in the nation that bought one of these. I will give a review of the one I got in case anybody is wondering:
The lower receiver is almost identical to my Tanfoglio PF Witness. I hear either Sar or Tanfoglio make the receivers for several companies. EAA advertises the gun at 1.2" wide. That is part of the reason I bought it. It is actually about 1.6" wide (the widest part is the safety lever). The gun frame is 1.2", but I think my Tanfoglio is narrower because it does not have an ambi safety (unlike the Sar).
Overall, I like the gun. It seems well built and very simulair to a Tanfoglio. It comes with nicer sights than the Tanfoglio (adjustable in windage and elevation). The front sight is removable (unlike the Tanfoglio) so you can replace it with a night sight if you want.
The magazines are very similar to a Sig 226, but they are not identical. I think the Sig mags would feed, but they will not hold the slide open (I tested some). The mags rattle a little in the gun and can catch a little when getting inserted.
The trigger is decent. The single action pull feels pretty light and the double action is not bad. I bought this as a concealed-carry so I normally fire double action. This gun is not as comfortable to conceal carry as I hoped, but I can make it work until I find something better.
EAA also lists the barrel length as 3.8". I measured and it is actually only 3.6" (the same as the Tanfoglio Poly-Carry). I don't care, but it is overspec'd.
I think I would go with the Tanfoglio if I bought again because I think the mags are nicer. The better sights might make it worth it for some though. I am not disappointed.
I have not shot the gun yet, but I will give shooting impressions when I get a chance.
I have shot the gun and have had a little experience now. A few notes:
It shoots decent. I can hit clay pigeons at about 20 yards 80% of the time. I do not think it is quite as good as my 92FS, but it shoots good enough for self defense.
I have 2 issues with the gun:
1) The mag catch has a little too much material on it and it can get hung up on the mag when I am inserting magazines. Its not a major issue because I normally just have to try again to get it to go in. I think I could fix it with a dremel, but still not ideal.
2) I have had a few rounds that did not like to chamber when I close the slide on the first round. I normally just have to shake the slide to get it to go in. I was using UMC ammo and there were some burrs in the case so it might not have been the gun's fault.
Overall, it is decent for a $300 pistol, but if I did it again I would probally go with the CZ or the Tanfoglio.
Impulse-bought 5 SARs: B6P, B6Pc, K2P, ST10, K2-45. Never owned/shot a CZ or clone prior to...
Have only taken two of them to the range so far, my time has been limited.
B6P compact : 99 rounds mixed Federal and WWB, one FTF on WWB (dud primer, two attempts). Sig 228 mags fit/load/fire just-about-perfect but won't hold the slide open when empty. Takes the other SAR 9mm magazines just fine, so one could carry 13+1 and have 17-round backups.
K2-45: 28 rounds mixed S&B and WWB. Recoil is unlike any other .45 I've owned (Sig220, FNP45, USP45, P97, Sistema, Ballester-Molina, 4516, G21)...fat grip + long beavertail + full size + aluminum frame = a pleasure. ParaOrd-mfg stainless mags DO NOT FIT and I didn't feel like trying to get them to work, MecGar-mfg Paras are supposed to work without issues but I haven't found any. So far, I like it other than only having one mag for it.
In comparison (to the B6Pc), the B6P has a slightly longer grip to take 17-round mags and a longer barrel/slide. K2P has a thicker, square slide with HUGE ejection port; longer grip (17rd) with different texturing, Novak-ish sights, and a rail. Same controls in the same place.
K2 manual's front cover says it is for "K2-45ACP, K2-9mm, K2-40sw and K2-10mm. ST-10 manual's front cover says it is for "ST-10 9mm, 40sw, 45ACP and 10mm models." YES PLEASE!
I've got the Tanfoglio in 10mm. I love it. My Dad bought it for me and I now recommend Tanfoglio to my friends (One bought a 10 and the other a 9 and both are satisfied). The SAR looked very similar, but said it was a little narrower (which was not true). That is why I bought it.
If you like your Sarsilmaz guns and want a 10mm, then I would consider the Tanfoglio. Mine is polymer and I like it. My boss bought a steel-framed 10mm Tanfoglio and thinks it is a little on the heavy side.
I think my 10mm is my favorite gun. I just wish ammo was cheaper. It has been coming down though. It used to be $1/round, but I just bought some for $0.50/round recently. Ironically I started buying 9mm for availability. Lately I can find 10mm way easier than 9
Greetings All,
First post here, and trying to stick to only what I have experience with.
I purchased my K2P via Gander Mountain here in Indiana several months ago now, and I have to honestly say that for a beginner like me, I've enjoyed the firearm immensely. My range practices have 87%@10m, 84%@15m and 82%@20m so far. I have put probably 300+ rounds through the gun now, and it has displayed some traits that I personally have found useful and nice.
1-the Larger than 10 clip (16) is nice
2- site adjustment seems standard so far, and is easier than a friends S&W sites on a similar scale 9mm firearm.
3- Grip size is better for a midsize to small firearm. My hands are slightly large, and I personally find smaller firearms like the average .380 to be too small to be comfortable.
4- The safety and the chamber release are next to each other, close enough to be a nicety, far enough away to not get them confused.
5- Underbarrel Rail would allow for compact lasers and/or lights.
1- Barrel Heat - After purchasing some additional clips, I decided to try a "rapid reload & fire" scenario to see how the gun reacted. 3 Clips through the gun in right about 15-20 seconds, and while the firearm accuracy did not change, the heat dissipation from the barrel seemed to take longer than normal. I am comparing this to a similar test I performed with my Berretta PX4 .40 Storm under parallel conditions.
2- Finding a fitting hip-holster/tactical for it is proving problematic. I am going to start using the alternative scale size guns mentioned hereon though to see if I can find a better option.
3- Not a Competition Firearm. Something about the gun, for all it's comfort and feel and (so far) steadfastness, just has me not using it for competition stuff. A friend and mentor has fired the weapon as well, and while it's accuracy is stable, we are still learning the weapon to the point where we feel comfortable with it in a competition-level event.
4- I do agree with others, the gun comes with one magazine. Two would have been very nice given the necessity for these magazines in order for fluid function of the firearm.
Comparisons to others on this forum;
I have not personally had the issue with the magazines/clips mentioned earlier. The new clips work as well as the first so far, and I have so far had no problems with catches or jams (knocks on wood). I have learned to avoid certain brands of Ammunition however just for the sake of wanting to keep the gun functional longer between cleanings (not a firearms issue I realize).
I have elected to have this firearm as my "carry gun" however compared to the previously mentioned Berretta (which was used by local police authorities until recently), because it is smaller and lighter at least until I find something more fitting. If given the choice, I would definitely buy this gun again.


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Cant be touched
I love this guy, so much fun to watch! He's the best boxer I've ever seen, and what a showman!
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Fast but a show off.
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Fabulous footage of an awesome athlete
How did the sound track make it past the spotty lib tard mods?
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never had any real challenges. great compilation though, man had some speed, but really would have liked to have seen him fight some more high profile fights
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fast, fast as hell!
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The man fighting him at 6.12 gets up and says "check my dance then".
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What a machine.
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"can't be touched"
Except by Denis Lebedev and Glen Johnson, whome knocked him out.
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Nice boxing post Voted and Fav brings me back to my boxing days
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That's a catchy little tune!!
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3:31 holy shit lol
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What about the videos where Roy Jones gets knocked the fuck out LOL
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@bonerpill they wouldn't be anywhere near as decent as his knockouts, the one with Danny green about 2 years ago was fixed, so that one wouldn't coulnt
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LOL OK didn't look like it was fixed when his eyes were rolling around in different directions when he got knocked da fuck out
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@bonerpill you must like wrestling then, cuase it was as fake as that shit ya cock stain, where was the close up of him rolling his eyes around? thats right, there was none! he tryed geting up and did the fakes drunk impression ive ever seen, he went down for 2 and half mill, enjoy your wrestling faggort
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Hes a knee grow who went broke with 30 people by his side acting like a knee grow who never had money He's broke bch its a fact
give a knee grow some cash and he spends it like a knee grow
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all the more reason to fake that knockout, lawl
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every punch into your head means minor damage to your brain
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so much power
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almost good enough to be an honorary russian
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Just watched the Jones v Lebedev and Jones v Johnson fights on YT ... bloody fantastic and interesting to see him fall foul of the same punch in each ... one with 16 seconds of the fight left
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I kind of soured on Roy Jones when I read he failed a drug test. The verdict of fight remained the same( a Jones win ), because it just so happened that his opponent tested positive for the same substance. I think they paid his opponent to accept the false story of his own failed drug test to take the heat off of the biggest "CASH COWS" in boxing at that time. GOOGLE IT!!!
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I'm excited. We've signed the papers and now we get to start planning what to have IN the space. We will be largely starting from scratch.
So, help me plan- pictures and inspiration appreciated. The house is a decent size- not huge, but comfortable.
First, I need to figure out who goes where. There are two bedrooms upstairs and another two downstairs. The master bedroom is upstairs. I am thinking of putting the kids' rooms downstairs- this is also where the den/playroom is. The upstairs second bedroom would be a guestroom/office. DD would have her own room, and the two toddlers would share. DC #4 will be arriving in December (s)he will share our room for a couple years anyway.
Next, I need to envision furniture. We won't be moving ours, but will instead be selling it and replacing on the other side. I'm struggling to come up with a good way to use the space. It is largely an open floor plan with the kitchen flowing into the dining area and the living area open to both. I am planning to commission a harvest table with benches as a centerpiece for that part of the house. It would be used as a workspace for art projects and crafts, as well as a dining table for most meals. It's one thing I have wanted for ages, but have never had space for. Sadly, this is all I know I want. I have absolutely no inspiration beyond that.
So, please please please inspire me and give me some good examples of peaceful spaces or creative uses of space in a house. I have about month to plan. :P
I guess I would say that although you have a month to plan, you may want to wait and see what it is like in the space first, if you aren't sure at this point...
How many square feet are the rooms you are wanting help with?
Do you have pics?
Lovin my sweet babygirl 3-17-10 and expecting another in March!
Just a couple of thoughts...
If you are committed to having separate floors for sleeping, put the toddlers in the big bedroom upstairs & your eldest in the second bedroom up there. Have your bedroom and the office-guest room on the Ground Floor.
That way, you can send the kids to bed and you and your DH will have the run of the kitchen, living room, etc. w/out having to worry about whether or not your activity might disturb the children's rest. For me, it would also help me feel safer, that the kids would have to go past my bedroom to go to the kitchen or out-of-doors.
re: furniture etc. as pp said, some dimensions would help with suggestions.
I'm going to have to upload pics. :P
My thoughts about using the upper floor for us, and lower for the kids is that it's a split level and the kitchen and living room are on the main (upper) floor- the den, smaller bedrooms, IL apt are downstairs- to get outside, they have to come upstairs. They are used to sleeping with me at night so we need to gradually work towards having the toddlers in their own room. However, I will be having #4 in December and would like them in their own space by then so they can sleep through the night with minimal newborn interruption. I thought about putting them in the second upstairs bedroom, but I feel like that invites night waking if the new baby doesn't sleep well at night and I wind up pacing the floor for hours. :/ I'm stressed about the sleeping scenario to begin with, so I'm probably overthinking it.
I'll try to post some pics tomorrow- I appreciate any and all feedback as I am thoroughly overwhelmed (and excited!) We are currently in about 750 sq ft in a 2 br and will be moving into about 1800 sq feet.
living with nothing for a while is great, if you can handle the minimalism.
we lived only with our bed and a dresser for over a year, and now we also have a table and chairs and a day-bed for the lounge. we know, at this point, that we need some shelves, but are doing ok without them.
then, design blogs.
i love emma's design blog, which has a lot of scandinavian minimalism. from there, there is a list on the right hand side of her favorite blogs, which are many of mine as well.
but, i admit, i love stark minimalism. less is awesomest for me. your table and benches, beds in the bedrooms, and little else, would be paradise. :) well, that is my paradise. :D
I am leaning towards moderate minimalism. I have a daughter who is only comfortable when she is completely surrounded by stuff, so it has to be less stark than I, alone, might prefer. DH will largely adapt to whatever I create. I think we're going to go with the absolute minimum to start, then add in things as we find a need for them. I DO want to do some interesting things in terms of decoration, but I'm not even sure what I want there yet... much of it will be thrifted or found in small markets because I'm not really a pottery barn kind of person in terms of decor (much to my mother's chagrin....)
our stuff is thirfted. pretty awesome. i'm having trouble finding decent used linens, so i'm going with new, and rather higher-end stuff. for towels, i need microfiber because it's so wet here a conventional towel doesn't dry. my mother is getting those for my birthday. and then i'm buying linens for the day bed that are new, also, just because I can't find anything. Except vintage wool blankets, which btw, are fab-u-lous. I never knew I would love wool so much. I practicaly live on wool here. I worship sheep these days, it seems. :)
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"This will help Korean automakers regain competitiveness in the Australian market which Japanese competitors dominate."
Australian automotive and parts makers including the Federation of Automotive Product Manufacturers said on Thursday rules under the agreement known as KAFTA would need to be strictly enforced to ensure Australian products sold to Korea were not taxed at a higher rate than Korean products.
An 8 per cent tariff on Australian auto parts imports to Korea will be abolished.
Major Korean car makers with a presence in the Australian market said the deal may not necessarily lead to lower car prices in the short term.
Hyundai Australia chief operating officer John Elsworth said there were a lot of variables affecting the pricing of imported cars including exchange rates.
Kia's general manager for public relations, Kevin Hepworth, said it was upbeat about the trade agreement. However Kia would want to see the detailed terms before considering the impact on its Australian operations.
The Korean trade minister hailed the two countries' agreement on an investor state dispute settlement provision.
The ISDS provision grants companies the right to sue the Australian government if its business is harmed by a government action.
"Korea invests a lot in Australia's energy and natural resources sectors and we need ISDS to protect investors and Australia agreed to this,'' Mr Yoon said.
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For those who stayed up tonight, we were shown a plethora of PS Vita announcements. I should point out, however, that this was definitely intended for the Japanese market and that information has yet to be confirmed for any releases or transitions to markets outside of that area. You can view the livestream here:
We'll have better confirmation over the next few days on a lot of this information, but let's take the next few moments to review what was announced.
First piece of information that was given was that the PS Vita would be getting a price drop to ¥19,980, or roughly about $215. This would apply to both models of the PS Vita.
Please note that it is unclear whether or not this price drop will come to the western market, so please keep a look out for information to come within the next few days. I will also note some interest in the fact that they chose to price both models similarly.
Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Ridge Racer Vita plus four other titles will be free to Playstation Plus Users for a limited duration of time.
The Playstation Store Vita Debut Campaign will start between February 28th to March 14th. First time buyers will be given a ¥200 credit.
Gameplay previews were given about Phantasy Star Online 2 along with some explanation. Phantasy Star Online 2 will allow players to play online as well as use PC version data. Phantasy Star Online 2 service will start on February 28th.
Ice Silver PS Vita was announced and will be released on February 28th.
Toukiden is currently being developed for both PSP and Vita and can communicate with each other. The game will release in the summer of 2013.
Soul Sacrifice, being developed by SCEJ, was announced with brand new, previously not shown video. Comcept's Keji Inafune went on to describe and explain Soul Sacrifice. With two years in development, they hope to please the gaming audience.
Soul Sacrifice will be ¥5980 in package, ¥4900 on PSN, ¥7980 for the Soul Sacrifice Double Pack.
A Soul Sacrifice themed PS Vita was also announced and will be available for ¥24,980.
Gameplay footage was shown for Valhalla Knights 3 and will be set to release on March 23rd.
Gameplay footage was shown for Eiyuu Densetsu by Nihon Falcom, while explanation as to its action scenes, field of depth and freely controllable camera, among other features, were given.
Previously announced in September, Gundam Breaker by Bandai will be making its way to the PS3 and PS Vita. Gundams may be customized for battle against other Gundams. This game will be released later in 2013.
Announced to have graphics improved over the previous title, God Eater 2 gameplay footage was shown as a result with further explanation as to how God Eater Burst data can be brought over to God Eater 2.
God Eater Burst is now a UMD Passport Game.
Between February 28 and March 31, it can be migrated to the Vita for free.
More was released on Index's Dragon's Crown, followed by gameplay footage. The graphics and artwork are definitely beautiful.
Final Fantasy X HD is currently in development with a formal announcement coming soon.
The best thing to take away from all these announcements was the PS Vita's price drop, which should bring support to boost sales. Again, that is still to be confirmed whether or not it will reach other markets. As for the games that were displayed early this morning, we'll just have to see how it goes in the next coming months. While there are a myriad of games that look absolutely beautiful on the PS Vita, we'll have to wait for more information to see the direction they will take and if they will land in our hands. I am very excited for Dragon's Crown and Final Fantasy X HD myself, to be quite honest.
How about you? Should all of these be confirmed for the western market, will this be enough for you to pick up a PS Vita? Did Sony wow you with their announcements? Was this lackluster in your opinion? Let me know in the comments below and as always, thanks for contributing to the conversation!
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PowerDsine 3500 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Midspan family offers a cost effective, fully IEEE 802.3af compliant solution to upgrade existing infrastructure with PoE.
PowerDsine 3500 family allows IP telephones, wireless LAN access points, security network cameras and IP terminals to receive power, along with data, over standard Ethernet cables, leaving network infrastructure completely unaltered.
With PoE, data and power flow smoothly and safely over a single LAN cable with no interference. A PoE Midspan (PoE injector) resides between the Ethernet switch and the data terminals, delivering data, along with power, from switch to powered devices. It is a highly effective means for injecting power into existing LAN cables.
PowerDsine 3500 series Midspans, fully comply with the IEEE 802.3af PoE definition standard, provide a minimum of 15.4 Watts of power through each port and ensure safe operation of any standard PoE data terminal.
The Industry-Leading PoE Midspan:
- The most cost-effective solution to upgrade existing infrastructures to PoE
- Safe & reliable power over existing Ethernet infrastructure
- Safe solution that Protects network infrastructure
- Scalable 24, 12, 6 port models for optimized installation
- Fully standard-compliant
Simplicity – The 3500 Midspan (PoE injector) is a plug-and-play product - once turned on, it initiates a negotiation process with all connected data terminals, then powers all valid powered devices detected. For the greatest possible ease of use, no reconfiguration of the switch is ever required.
Scalability & Flexibility – The 3500 Series supports large installations using multiple 24-port units, in places where multiuser IP telephony systems are installed. 12 port model optimally suit smaller installations where WLAN access points and security cameras are involved. The Midspan optimizes PoE port count since an existing switch can be used along with a Midspan that supports only the exact number of required PoE ports.
Compatibility - The 3500 series enables interoperability with any 10/100 Mbit Ethernet switch and with virtually any type of powered device.
Standards Compliance – All 3500 series Midspans comply with the IEEE 802.3af standard, enabling full interoperability with common powered devices and ensuring the safety of non-PoE terminals such as desktop/laptop computers, even in the face of faulty power provision that could have resulted in electric damage.
Legacy Powered Device Support – 3500 series Midspans may be used to power pre-standard PoE applications, such as Cisco legacy terminals and others.
Future-Proof Investment – Midspan deployment effectively extends the effective lifespan of your network equipment. 3500 series Midspans may be fully integrated with existing networks, saving the need to swap out non- PoE switches for ones with PoE capabilities.
Minimal Network Downtime – Midspan installation is designed to ensure that organizational productivity remains as high as possible, typically involving network downtime of no more than a few hours.
Centralized Power Distribution – The Midspan, backed by a central UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), provides costeffective distribution of backed-up power and ensures uninterrupted network operation, even in cases of electrical power outages.
Cost Savings – Deploying 3500 series Midspans is far less costly than upgrading to a PoE switch, or buying a brand new one. Midspan installation is considerably easier than switch installation, driving costs lower.
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Day 1: Drive to lakes:
- Ziway: Located about 160 km south of Addis Ababa. It is the largest lake of the chain. Bird life include: The long tailed cormorant, darter, Saddle bill stork, greater Jacana, African fish eagle, green pigeon, black leaded oriole, wood hoope and others.
- Abyata: The most famous for its bird life; this lake hosts flamingos, African fish eagles, Egyptian geese, white-necked cormorants, marabou storks, Sacred ibis and may others.
- Shala: The deepest Ethiopian Rift Valley Lake, Lake Shala, is home to the Africa's most important breeding colony of great pelicans.
- Langano: A popular resort for swimming, bird watching and camping; lake Langano is a bilharzia-free lake, 210 km away from the capital. See the biggest bird sanctuaries in East Africa o/n hotel at Langano
Day 2: Drive Langano - Wondogenet. Visit the forest, watch the bird life, bath in the hot spring and drive to Awassa o/n hotel.
Day 3: Visit the fish market in Awassa and drive back to Addis Ababa.
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I'm almost 18 years old, I lost a lost of weight weight, 80lbs in about 2 months. My weight gain was due to side effects of meds I was on for almost 2 years (Depakote and Zyprexa). At my biggest I was 210lbs and now I weigh 125lbs. I'm self conscious and embarrassed of my breasts; they look disgusting and saggy. Is there any way my insurance (BC/BS) would cover a breast lift?
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Insurance cover lift?
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Breast lift after weight loss - insurance coverage?
Discuss your issues and complaints with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss these as well as to examine and assist you in deciding which procedure(s) will be the best for you. A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages will take place along with the risks and benefits. Insurance companies will vary on coverage and is always reasonable to discuss your issues with your surgeon and primary care. It would behoove you to get as much information as possible and even call your insurance yourself. Certainly, pay in advance prior to your surgical procedure and options such as financing are available if you qualify. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
Insurance and breast lift
Cost is geography dependent. In Florida it runs $6000-8000. More important than price is safety and experience. Also, as an aside, breast lift, has never been a covered procedure with any insurance carrier unless it is to match a breast reconstruction for breast cancer.
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Breast Lifting and Insurance Coverage?
Congratulations on your significant weight loss.
Patients who have had successful weight loss to the degree that you have experienced, often benefit from breast augmentation as well as breast lifting surgery. Neither one of these procedures are typically covered by health insurance plans.
I would suggest in person consultation with well experienced plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience with patients who have had significant weight loss.
Best wishes.
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Breast lift insurance coverage after weight loss
Breast Lift after weight loss
Unfortunately, breast lift is usually not covered by most insurance companies for any indication. This is not considered "medically necessary". Breast reduction may be covered but a certain amount of tissue has to be removed and specific symptoms such as back and neck pain must be present. Most patients that have lost weight only need a lift and sometimes an inplant to correct sagging.
No insurance coverage for breast lift
I am sorry to inform you that a breast lift is not a covered service under any health insurance plan. This is an elective cosmetic procedure. By definition there are no functional limitations related to sagging breasts even after massive weight loss. If your breasts are excessively large a D cup or larger then a breast reduction may be covered if there are related symptoms and you fulfill the prerequisites of you health insurance plan.
Breast lift after weight loss insurance coverage
As you can see the expert panel of posters, all (100%) agree that breast lifts are a non insurance covered benefit. But if you still would like to try I would have an evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Then ask him to write to the insurance company a pre-determination letter including photos. Maybe, just maybe, you will get an approval. But I doubt it. Regards and best of luck.
Insurance Coverage for Breast Lift (Mastopexy) after Large Weight Loss
No insurance company that I am familiar with will EVER cover / Pay for a Cosmetic procedure REGARDLESS of the reason. Breast Lift is a cosmetic operation and you will have a very hard time finding any insurance that would pay for it, be it BCBS or others.
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BCBS does not cover breast lift
Great job and keep up the good work. You need to have breast lift and insurance companies do not cover breast lift. This is more specific for the BC/BS, they do not cover breast lft or breast reduction.
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Relief rally follows US fiscal cliff resolution
Global markets staged a relief rally after US politicians made a deal to stop the US economy falling off the so-called fiscal cliff, at least for now.
The agreement raises $US620 billion over 10 years through tax increases on wealthier Americans and permanently extends tax cuts for those earning below $US400,000 for an individual or $US450,000 for a household.
However, the deal has only postponed negotiations over spending cuts and the government debt ceiling by two months.
Financial analysts say, in the short term, the deal is good for markets. But in the long-term, more has to be done in the way of spending cuts to sustain investor confidence.
"The huge rally in equities and commodities in response to the fiscal cliff deal was a bit surprising," said financial analyst John Noonan from Thomson Reuters.
"It is difficult to imagine the post-deal euphoria being sustainable. Uncertainty is bound to grip investors ahead of the debt-ceiling negotiations - that will expose the dysfunctional nature of DC politics all over again in late February."
The fiscal cliff deal:
- Postpones first round of automatic spending cuts for two months
- Raises $US620 billion over 10 years through tax increases on wealthier Americans
- Permanently extends tax cuts for income below $US400,000 per person or $US450,000 per family
- Income above that level will be taxed at 39.6 per cent, up from 35 per cent
- Raises estate tax rate to 40 per cent for estates of more than $US10 million per couple
- Extends unemployment insurance benefits for one year for 2 million people
- Extends child tax credit, earned income tax credit, and tuition tax credit for five years
- Avoids a cut in payments to doctors treating patients on Medicare
Wall Street replicated gains in Europe, Australia and Asia.
By the close the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 2.4 per cent, or 308 points, to 13,413.
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index advanced 2.1 per cent per cent to 1,457.
The technology focused Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 3.1 per cent to 3,112.
Also helping investor sentiment was an industry report that showed American manufacturing expanded in December after reaching a three-year low a month earlier.
Across the Atlantic, the Stoxx Europe 600 Index jumped 2 per cent to its highest level since February 2011.
London's FTSE 100 index added 2.2 per cent, breaking through the 6,000 mark for first time in 17 months.
France's CAC jumped 2.5 per cent and Germany's DAX rallied by 2.2 per cent.
Asian markets also soared, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng jumping 2.9 per cent.
The Australian share market is set to build on yesterday's solid 1.3 per cent gain. The SPI futures contract is pointing to an increase of a 0.3 per cent at the open.
The gains were not confined to equities. The Australian dollar was the best performing currency on Wednesday, adding 0.9 per cent against the greenback.
At 7:50am (AEDT) it was buying 104.93 US cents, 79.64 euro cents, 64.60 British pence and 91.51 Japanese yen.
The spot gold price was higher at $US1685.30 an ounce.
West Texas crude oil rose to $US93.14 a barrel.
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Busy comic actor Fred Willard was caught by police with his pants down -- metaphorically at least -- at an adult movie theater in Hollywood Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Times reports.
He was arrested for "engaging in a lewd act," booked and released on his own recognizance.
The 72-year-old actor, who has been married for more than 40 years, has co-starred in many of Christopher Guest's mockumentaries, including "Waiting for Guffman," "Best in Show," and "A Mighty Wind," and has made many TV guest appearances, earning Emmy nominations for "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Modern Family." He's currently hosting ABC's "Trust Us With Your Life," a hybrid improv-chat show with guest celebrities.
Willard's camp has not released any statement, but today his Twitter feed has picked up
dozens of more than 200 a thousand nearly 3,000 new followers apparently appreciative of his body of work.
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WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Children who are exposed to violence have significantly more telomere erosion than their unexposed peers, according to a study published online April 24 in Molecular Psychiatry.
To investigate whether exposure to childhood violence was associated with telomere erosion from age 5 to 10 years, Idan Shalev, Ph.D., from Duke University in Durham, N.C., and colleagues measured telomere length in 236 children, recruited from the Environmental-Risk Longitudinal Twin Study. Telomere length was measured simultaneously from DNA samples taken at baseline (age 5) and follow-up (age 10), using a quantitative polymerase chain reaction technique for T/S ratio. Violence was measured by exposure to maternal domestic violence, repeat bullying victimization, or physical maltreatment by an adult.
The researchers found that 42 percent of the children had experienced one or more violence exposures. Those children who experienced two or more kinds of violence exposure had significantly more telomere erosion from baseline to follow-up compared with their peers. These findings were sustained even after adjusting for sex, socioeconomic status, and body mass index.
"This finding provides support for a mechanism linking cumulative childhood stress to telomere maintenance, observed already at a young age, with potential impact for life-long health," the authors write.
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Reports that Chinese producers regularly add melamine to animal feed are sparking new fears that more Canadian products could be contaminated with the industrial chemical.
The revelation, prompted by the discovery of melamine-tainted eggs in Hong Kong this past weekend, is the latest in a growing scandal in China that has so far included dairy, chocolate and pet food.
Only a modest amount of Canada's meat products - just under $200,000 worth, according to Statistics Canada - came from China in 2007. But last year, Canada imported nearly $15-million worth of protein substances and other ingredients primarily used to make animal feed from China.
The worry over potential melamine contamination prompted the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to create new rules earlier this month requiring importers to prove feed ingredients are melamine-free.
However, many in Canada's meat and animal-feed industry say they have been taking extra measures to guard against melamine since last year's pet-food scandal.
"There are no concerns for Canadians at this time," said Julie Latremouille, manager of regulatory affairs at the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada, which represents feed producers.
But not everyone agrees. The very fact that melamine has been found in animal feed and a host of other products coming from China should be setting off alarm bells in consumers' minds, according to Mark Kastel, co-director of The Cornucopia Institute, a Wisconsin-based advocacy group.
"There's no guarantee that just because we haven't seen [melamine in many food products]that we won't," he said.
Concerns over melamine contamination has been heating up over the past few months since reports that several Chinese infants died and thousands had to be hospitalized after drinking formula that contained the chemical. It is alleged that dairy suppliers were adding melamine to some products to make them appear more protein-rich in quality-control tests.
In Canada, several recalls of chocolate and other dairy products have been initiated in recent weeks over fears they may be contaminated with melamine. Canadians shouldn't stop worrying about whether the chemical is lurking in other food products, Mr. Kastel said. "We're waiting for the next shoe to drop. I think that's a reasonable assumption," he said. "If we don't feel comfortable feeding our pets Chinese-sourced material, why would we feel comfortable with our children eating this crap?"
Melamine is an acute problem in China, where babies have been exposed to high concentrations of the chemical in infant formula. In North America, consumers who are exposed to small amounts of the substance over long periods of time may ultimately face increased risks of developing certain diseases, he said.
"We know that [with]contamination with heavy metals or toxic chemicals, deleterious effects are not limited to instant acute symptoms or death," Mr. Kastel said.
Health Canada says that while "very low levels of melamine could be found in food due to its industrial uses ... the levels of melamine from these sources would not represent a human health risk."
But Mr. Kastel dismissed that assurance, citing the fact that no major studies have been done to determine whether melamine has an accumulative effect on human health.


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Shamkala is more likely to remain on home soil than travel from France to contest the Investec Oaks at Epsom a week today.
The Sea The Stars filly, trained in Chantilly by Alain de Royer-Dupre, has been prominent in the betting for the Classic since winning the group three Prix Cleopatre at Saint-Cloud on May 17.
Shamkala still holds an entry in the Oaks but connections of the Aga Khan-owned three-year-old are keen to run her in the French equivalent at Chantilly a fortnight later.
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Georges Rimaud, French racing manager for the Aga Khan, said: "Things are evolving on many things, and Epsom is still in our thoughts. But the principal goal for the filly is the Prix de Diane [French Oaks]."
Aidan O'Brien could have up to five runners at Epsom - staged this year in memory of Sir Henry Cecil - spearheaded by Marvellous, winner of the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh last Sunday.
O'Brien said: "Bracelet [well beaten in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket earlier this month] is a possible. There's also Tapestry, Marvellous and I suppose the filly [Dazzling] that ran in the trial in Navan. We'd be looking at four or five possibles."
Dermot Weld - trainer of Tarfasha, accomplished winner of the Group Three Blue Wind Stakes at Naas - will consider alternatives if the ground deteriorates.
He said: "I'm very happy, but she's a fluid-moving filly and likes top of the ground. If it turned up soft I don't think we'd run. She'd then go to Royal Ascot or the Irish Oaks."
Frankie Dettori was encouraged by Amazing Maria when the horse cantered at Epsom yesterday.
Ed Dunlop's filly looked impressive in the group three Prestige Stakes at Goodwood last season but faces the Oaks without a preparatory run.
Dettori said: "When you miss a trial it's important to get her here [to Epsom] and stretch her legs. The rain's quite good, she raced on it before and she likes it."
Stablemate Island Remede also worked at Epsom to confirm her place in the line-up, while Oaks ante-post favourite Taghrooda engaged in a solid piece of work.
John Gosden's filly - like Tarfasha, owned by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum - is thought likely to appreciate the mile-and-a-half trip.


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VANCOUVER— A Senate committee says Canadian lighthouses still need the human element, at least for now.
The fact-finding committee travelled to both coasts in November to study lighthouses and talk to lightkeepers, residents and businesses who live and operate on the east and west coast.
Senator Bill Rompkey, chair of the committee, said the department of fisheries and oceans should immediately halt its de-staffing plans and make decisions on a case-by-case basis.
The committee, in releasing its report Tuesday, also said a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis should be done on the full range of services that lighthouse keepers provide.
Lighthouse keepers and their supporters along the coast have long argued that a real live watch over the water and human contact inside the stations are invaluable and cannot be duplicated by machines.
"We have heard that lightkeepers may have a number of useful roles," said Rompkey said in Ottawa Tuesday. "(They include) search and rescue for those in distress, observing oil and other pollutions, monitoring suspicious traffic including drug smugglers, criminal excursions and illegal immigration."
The federal government's decision to automate the lighthouses has pitted lightkeepers against their employers, the Coast Guard, for almost two decades.
The issue first arose in the 1990s. The Canadian Coast Guard has argued it can save money by automating the last of its 241 major light stations.
Rompkey said automation is not the answer.
"We've fallen in love with technology. It's become the new answer to everything," he said. "There are lots of times when it doesn't work. You need the human beings to use the technology."
There are 50 remaining staffed lighthouses in the country, with 23 in Newfoundland and Labrador and 27 in British Columbia. Along B.C.'s coast, 16 light stations have been de-staffed since 1975.
The report Tuesday is the first of two parts being prepared by the Senate committee at the request of Fisheries Minister Gail Shea. The second part of the review will try to determine the heritage values of the lighthouses.
Rompkey said he was concerned that the department of fisheries and oceans has already listed hundreds of surplus lighthouses where groups of individuals or private interests can apply to develop them as potential tourism spots or preserve the facilities as heritage sites.
"It's detrimental to the process and I'll leave it at that for now," said Rompkey.
In a statement, Shea said she will review the Senate committee's recommendations and respond in due course.
The report by the Senate committee also suggested that other ministries, including Environment Canada and the Department of National Defence and agencies such as the RCMP and provincial tourism associations, work with the Coast Guard to broaden the current mandates of lightkeepers.
Retired lightkeeper Jim Abram, who has been lobbying to keep lighthouses staffed for more than two decades said he couldn't have asked for a better recommendation from the Senate committee.
"I've never seen a Senate report so strong and condemning of, in its own diplomatic way, the senior management of the Coast Guards," said Abram.
Abram, who was on his way to a meeting with Transport Minister Chuck Strahl to push for the idea of multiple ministries taking over lighthouses, said the Senate committee was correct in reporting there has been no definitive cost-savings benefit report on de-staffing.
The solution would be to remove the lighthouses from the fisheries and oceans department and place the lightkeepers under the mandate of the Minister of Public Safety, said Abram.