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Mets Matters: Dickey Closing In On 20
Mets Matters: R.A. Dickey Switched In Rotation
Trying to get the most out of R.A. Dickey, both on the field and at the gate, the Mets moved him from Sunday's start to Saturday. The switch allows him to start the home finale next Thursday instead of in Atlanta the next night.
It might not be much with the way the Mets are drawing, but he could be going for his 20th win in the finale which would be a good send off.
Chris Young flips with Dickey and will start Sunday against the Marlins.
Dickey, 18-6 with a 2.67 ERA, will get three chances to win 20 games. About his Cy Young chances? The Nationals' Gio Gonzalez might be ranked ahead of him, but working in his favor is being 12 games over .500 for a team approaching 20 under overall.
As somebody who has voted for the major awards, pitchers on losing teams get more consideration for the Cy Young than MVP candidates on losers.
The Mets said several times they anticipate signing Dickey to a contract extension.
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* Jordany Valdespin was tossed last night for arguing a strike three call. Although Valdespin has been electric as a home-run bat off the bench, he does have somewhat of a short fuse and has loafed several times. That's something young players can't afford to do.
I'm figuring Valdespin will come to spring training, but can't see him winning a starting job.
* Jeremy Hefner (2-6, 4.99) hopes to avert the sweep by the Phillies tonight, going against rookie Tyler Cloyd (1-1, 4.95). Hefner will compete for a job in spring training, but will likely open the season at Triple-A Las Vegas.
* Tonight's game will be broadcast on 1130 AM as WFAN will carry the Giants' game in Carolina. With the Giants on local TV and the Yankees in a pennant race, I'm curious as to tonight's crowd at Citi Field.
* Some awful numbers: The Mets are 4-25 at home and have scored three or fewer runs in 15 straight games. In contrast, the 1962 Mets, losers of 120 games, won 10 games after the break in a similar point in the season. Yes, they are amazing.
* Frank Francisco has elbow tendinitis. Francisco does nothing for me and if the last few games in a lost season are for learning, I'd like to see somebody else get the chance to close a few games. What would it hurt?
* David Wright is five hits away from tying Ed Kranepool for the franchise lead in hits with 1,418. Although I still believe Wright will be re-signed, I'd hate for him to fall short and then go elsewhere. It would be a shame.
Mets Matters: Ike Davis Responds To Report; Shutting Down Matt Harvey
Not surprisingly, Ike Davis and the Mets responded to the published report the team was considering shopping him.
Davis said his myriad of batting stances is indicative of being able to accept coaching and refuted the notion he's a late-night party guy. Also, Terry Collins said there's nobody "in that clubhouse,'' who can't get traded.
Of course, the Mets would never admit to actively shopping Davis, even if it were true, as to diminish his trade value.
Davis might have countless stances but what is in question has been his approach, which was first one of patience but has regressed. Davis says he's fine physically, which makes this a problem of concentration.
Davis is on a 142-strikeout pace, which is considerable given his production. That he's closing in on 30 homers shows all-or-nothing results.
I like Davis, but he's really one of the few marketable players they have and if dealing him makes him better, than so be it.
In other Mets' items:
* Matt Harvey will make his final start of the season tonight against the Phillies. It is clear Harvey is an asset they want to protect. If protecting is something they want to do next season, then here's hoping they have a better plan than the one the Nationals had with Stephen Strasburg.
You shouldn't just shut down a pitcher, but taper him gradually. Perhaps slot him so he'll miss one start a month.
With Harvey out, the Mets will start prospects Jeremy Hefner (tomorrow), and possibly Jeurys Familia and Collin McHugh. Incidentally, R.A. Dickey will make his final home start this weekend, and get starts in Atlanta and Miami the final week.
* The Mets are one more loss from a fourth straight losing season and the magic number for their postseason elimination is down to four. That's in case you were still wondering.
* The Mets are a dismal 4-22 at Citi Field since the All-Star break and have scored three or fewer runs in their last 14 home games.
* The shortest deal a team can sign with a minor league affiliate is two years, which is what the Mets did with Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League. Ideally, the Mets want a team in the Eastern Time zone, which is what they had in Buffalo and before that, Norfolk. However, those ties were cut – according to those cities – because the Mets didn't do much to promote their affiliates. One can expect more of the same in Las Vegas as they search for another affiliate.
Mets Matters: Should Chris Young Be Brought Back?
Chris Young took the loss today, but worked into the seventh inning, and in doing so passed 100 innings for the season and received a $150,000 bonus.
More importantly, he's probably showed enough to warrant a contract for 2013, if not from the Mets, then somebody else.
"It means I'm healthy,'' said Young. "I think I've pitched pretty well, better than my record probably indicates. But, there's a lot of room for improvement.''
There is, because although Young had his moments when he worked deep into games like today, there were others when he was rocked. Still, he started 18 games, his most since 2008.
Veteran arms are important, so we shouldn't write off Young returning even though he's not included in next year's rotation. Although the Mets have ideas as to how their rotation will look, there are significant questions that make Young's presence desirable.
Both Johan Santana and Dillon Gee are coming off injuries so there will be caution with them. You have to like Matt Harvey's future, but it is premature to label him an ace right now.
Something will happen next year, you know it, so having depth is essential. If not Young, then the Mets will shop in the bargain aisle for veteran pitching depth. The advantage of bringing back Young is the Mets' familiarity with him.
More Mets Matters:
* Terry Collins said Jeremy Hefner would likely get the start Wednesday against the Phillies. A couple of weeks ago this series meant nothing but the Phillies, like the Brewers, have become wild card contenders.
* David Wright now has 1,411 hits, seven shy of Ed Kranepool, the franchise's career hit leader. Yes, statistics is what it has come down to for the Mets this season. I'd also like to see Wright finish with at least 90 RBI. He has 81. Another milestone would be Ike Davis hitting 30 homers, joining Eddie Murray, Carlos Delgado and David Kingman as Mets first basemen with 30 homer seasons.
* After Jenrry Mejia was shelled Saturday, pitching coach Dan Warthen said he views him as a reliever, claiming he didn't believe he would be able to throw 200 innings year after year. I wonder how Warthen can make that assessment when the organization keeps bouncing Mejia around from being a starter to the bullpen.
* The opportunities are getting winding down for R.A. Dickey's bid to win 20 games. He's scheduled to start tomorrow night against the Phillies and maybe two more after that. He's stuck on 18 victories.


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After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally shouldered his father's mantle. Eventually as his sight lessened and kept him off the battlefield, the crown set heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the… Read more »
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I saw a thread a while back on here about counting your makeup products. It was amazing to see those numbers! While I was reorganzing and going through my makeup since I have moved on to Sephora, and since some things expired and I learned that the hard way lol, I got the silly idea to take a picture of it lol. So if you're bored or just reorganizing your stash, feel free to take a picture and post it! My collection is in the little league range at the moment lol
This is my stash after I went through stuff. I don't use my Victoria's Secret kit much anymore since I discovered Sephora, but I still do use the blushes in it and the lip products when I'm at home for the day. The main two palettes I've been using are from Urban Decay and Kat Von D, and I love both!
Here's my stash back to organization on my spinny organizer my granny gave me for Christmas. It works well for the moment, but there's no way I can fit my polishes in it lol.


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US 3360470 A Abstract available in Claims available in Description (OCR text may contain errors) - theory of reaction or action; United States Patent 3,360,470 LAUNDERING COMPOSITIONS Harold Eugene Wixon, New Brunswick, NJ mignor to Colgate-Palmolive Company, New York, N. a corporation of Delaware No Drawing. Filed Aug. 2, 1966, Ser. No. 576,493 11 Claims. (Cl. 252-99) ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A composition comprising a quaternary ammonium textile softener tending to yellow textiles and an alkali metal carboxymethyl cellulose as an anti-yellowing agent. This is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 283,702, filed May 28, 1963, now abandoned. This invention relates to laundering compositions and more particularly to additives for detergent compositions and as components of such compositions. In recent years there has been a growing need for softening agents for use in laundering, particularly in automatic washing machines where they are used primarily in a rinse cycle, rather than in the wash cycle. Softening agents are used to render fabrics or textiles soft and the term softening refers to the handle, hand, touch or feel; this is the tactile impression given by textiles to the hand or body and is of aesthetic and commercial importance. Softening realized with such agents varies with a number of factors including: laundry load weight and composition, types of bleach used, detergents used, the initial degree of harshness, type of washing machine, water temperature, etc. To date, therefore, it is generally necessary that a detergent be used in the wash cycle and, thereafter, a fabric softener is used in the rinse cycle. This is an expensive and inconvenient procedure; the use of the softener almost doubles the cost of doing a wash and a waiting period is involved for the launderer. While softening agents used in the rinse cycle alone have been effective in rendering textiles soft, a problem has arisen because of the wide variety of water supplies containing colored colloidal particles. A number of water supplies in the United States have color values above 5 (Lumetrin colorimeter; cobalt-platinum standard). For example Jersey City, NJ., tap water varies seasonally from about to about in color value. Some well waters have color values of greater than 50. Color imparted to textiles laundered with cationic softening agents has been found to be related to the amount of softening given to the textiles. That is, with highly colored water supplies, laundered textiles have a greater degree of yellowness or yellow color when a substantial and effective amount of softening agent is used herewith. There is no intent herein to limit this invention to a however, the most probable action is the following. In a system of water, clothes and cationic softener, fabric surfaces tend to be electroncgative and therefore attract a positively charged cationic agent, resulting in deposition of a cationic layer. If the concentration of cationic agent is greater than that needed to balance the fiber charge, a thicker layer accumulates on the fabric by means of adhesion, and a surplus electro-positive charge is produced thereon. This surplus charge then attracts electro-negatively charged colloidal particles in the water. At the same time, the cationic agent dispersed in the water is reducing the zeta potential of the suspended material in the water to zero (or, if enough cationic agent is present, the particles acquire a positive zeta potential). The neutralized particles then agglomerate and are deposited upon the fabric EXAM l NER 3,360,470 Patented Dec. 26, 1967 It has been found, therefore, that the softer the fabric, the yellower it is. This is particularly true in the rinse cycle of automatic laundering. Since cationic agents are used for softening, it is desirable to find agents compatible therewith in an effort to counter the yellowing phenomenon. This phenomenon has been minimized by using one or more of a group of compounds with the cationic softeners used in the compositions of this invention. Surprisingly, the effective compounds include materials tending to be incompatible with the said softeners. It is an object of this invention, therefore, to provide compositions containing in combination a cationic softening agent of certain character and an anti-yellowing agent for laundering textiles. It is a further object of the invention to provide such compositions for use in a wash or a rinse cycle of automatic laundering operations, and for use in conventional non-automatic operations. Still another object of the invention is to provide an additive composition to be used in conjunction with a detergent in laundering textiles. Still another object of the invention is to provide softener-detergent compositions. A further object is the provision of laundry compositions having detergent, softening and bleaching capabilities, such that they are total laundry care compositions. Other objects of the invention will become apparent from the following descripition. Broadly stated, according to the present invention, the foregoing objects are realized with compositions comprising: (a) A quaternary ammonium salt having two higher alkyl groups and normally tending to soften textile materials and preferably a quaternary ammonium salt represented by the general formula 4 wherein R and R are alkyl groups each containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R and R are aliphatic groups each containing from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and X is selected from halogen and methyl sulfate; and (b) An alkali metal carboxymethyl cellulose, said alkali metal being selected from the group consisting of sodium and potassium. The compositions containing (a) and (b) are preferably used in powder form. As indicated above, the cationic agents of this invention are represented by the general formula given in connection with (a). These compounds are quaternary ammonium compounds. They are characterized by dispersibility in water. Representative of such compounds are: distearyl dimethyl quaternary ammonium chloride; distearyl dimethyl quaternary ammonium bromide; distearyl dimethyl quaternary ammonium methylsulfate; dicoco dimethyl quaternary ammonium chloride; dimethyl arachidyl, behenyl quaternary ammonium c oride; dialkyl dimethyl quaternary ammonium ghloride the alkyl groups of which comprise a mixture consisting essentially of 24 parts of hexadecyl, parts of octadecyl and 1 part of octadecenyl, the latter ammonium chloride is also known as dihydrogenated ditallow dimethyl ammonium chloride and is particularly preferred herein. It is to be understood that mixtures of two or more cationic agents can be employed if desired. The term coco refers to fatty acid groups formed in cononut oil fatty acids. Such acids contain from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms per molecule, predominating in C -C acids. The alkali metal carboxymethylcellulose generally contains 0.4 to 1.5, and preferably 0.5 to 0.8, carboxymethyl groups per cellulose unit. An important factor herein is the ratio, by weight, of the cationic agent to the anti-yellowing agent: (a)/ (b). The ratio ranges from about 1.5/1 to about 4/1, with optimum results being obtained with a ratio of about 3/1. For example, when the ratio exceeds about 3/1, excellent softness is retained but yellowness is not materially reduced. At the 3/1 ratio whiteness is apparent or, expressed otherwise, yellowness is significantly reduced with only a slight loss of softness. hi aem -muemm isns (a) and (5 can be used in the formiofaddltivesior iddition to launderingammpositinmisa ddifinn ageng, "thenithabggdded ither in a wash cycle or in a rlnsecycle,.or in both cyclgwhefde'sired. with respect to rinse cycle application, th'e'nature'of the detergent-activeingredientnsed iniheprecedingwas'h cycle is of little moment.l n spell lieatiomihe said ingredient c ionic, cationic, nQncombiu of the same. However, wen an additive comsi- -tien-of1ltimntion is used in the wash cycle, maximum effectiveness is realized withnou-innie detergents. Substantial quantities of anionic detergents in the wash cycle reduce the efl'ectiveness of the additive composition used in the same cycle. It is also contemplated that the combination oisoftening agent (a) m'rdanti-ye'lloyizingagent (b) can be used together with adetergent in a softener-detergent composition. In t he latter, a non-ionicdetergent 'is used. And it is to be understood that one or several of such detergents can be used in the compositions. A wide variety of non-ionic detergents are available in the art and, broadly, all such detergents are contemplated herein. In general, such detergents have a hydrophobic group of at least 8 carbons, preferably 8-30 carbons, and an hydrophilic group attached to confer detersive properties in water. One particular class of such detergents is that formed by oxyalkylation of fatty acids, alcohols, phenols, mercaptans, thiophenols, amines and amides with ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and related oxides. Such materials usually have at least 5 mols of alkylene oxide, preferably 5-30 mols depending upon the particular hydrophobic group. Representative of such materials are those formed by condensation of ethylene oxide and alkyl phenols or alcohols. Particularly preferred herein are condensates formed by reaction of one mol of a nonyl phenol or a mixture of C -C saturated, straightchain, aliphatic alcohols with 8-10 mols of ethylene oxide, the condensates containing an average of about 8-10 ethylene oxide groups per molecule. In addition to use of a non-ionic detergent in the softener-detergent compositions of this invention, it is also contemplated that a relatively small amount of such a detergent can be used as a dispersing aid with an additive combination of (a) and (b). Generally, from about 5 to about 25% by weight of nonionic is used in this type of combination. The cationic agent (a) and anti-yellowing agent (b) can also be used in conjunction with materials referred to in the detergent art as builders. These are generally alkali metal salts of weak inorganic acids. However, some strong bases and even neutral salts can be used, and are within the broad category builders. Representative of such materials are: trisodium phosphate; tetrasodium pyrophosphate; sodium acid pyrophosphate; sodium nipolyphosphate; sodium monobasic phosphate; sodium dibasic phosphate; sodium metasilicate; sodium ilicates, Nap/s0, of 1.6/1 to 3.2/1; sodium carbonate; mum sulfate, and borax. The potassium cation can be substitinterbfor the sodium cation where desired and mixtures of the sodium and potassium salts are contemplated. In addition to the components of compositions contemplated herein and recited above, still other materials can be present in the compositions. For example, brighteners can be present and are typified by stilbene, triazole and benzidine sulfone compositions. Representative of such compositions are: sulfonated substituted triazinyl stilbene, sulfonated naphthotriazole stilbene, benzidine sulfone, etc. Preferred are stilbene and triazole combinations. Bluing agents such as ultramarine blue can be used herein. This is a well known blue pigment occurring naturally as the mineral lapis lazuli. It can be made, for example, by igniting a mixture of kaolin, sodium carbonate or sulfate, sulfur, and carbon. It is insoluble in water, and is stable when in contact with bleaching agents, alkali and light. Details for synthetic ultramarines are given in the text: Ultramarines, Their History and Characteristics; Reckitts (Colours) Ltd., Hull, England. Preferred are micropulverized, synthetic ultramarine blues, particularly grades RS4-RS8 provided by Reckitts. The proportion of quaternary ammonium salt to ultramarine blue can range from about 10/1 to about 100/1. The combination of ultramarine blue and alkali metal carboxymethyl cellulose provides an exceptionally fine anti-yellowing effect. This effect appears to be more pronounced than the anti-yellowing effect of either material alone. Coloring agents and perfumes conventionally used in detergent and toiletry compositions can also be included. It is to be understood that other detergents can be present provided that the amounts are not sufficient to substantially adversely affect the desired properties. As indicated hereinafter in several of the examples, water can also be present in the compositions. . 'Total laundry care compositions are prepared by combining the softeners (a), anti-yellowing agents (b), and detergents with or without other components described above, and bleaching agents. The iast-mentioned agents are classified broadly, for convenience, as chlorine bleaches and oxygen bleaches. Chlorine bleaches are typified by sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), potassium dichloroisocyanurate (59% available chlorine), and trichloroisocyanuric acid available chlorine). Oxygen bleaches are represented by sodium and potassium perborates and H te. The proportions of components which can be present in the final product in percent by weight based on the total weight of the final product are as followsanabout 5% to about 15% and preferably abou 6 .5% to about 12.5%; nonionic detergent-about 5% about 30% and preferably about 7% to about 12%; quaternary ammonium salt-about 2% to about 8% and preferably about 4% to about 6%; alkali metal builder saltsabout 30% to about 87.5% and preferably about 65% to about 85%; and alkali metal carboxymethyl cellulose-about 0.5% to about 5.33% and preferably about 1% to about 3.5%; colorants, perfumes, brighteners and bluing agents-total weight 0% to about 2% and preferably 0% to about 1%; bleaching agent0% to about 10% and preferably 0% to about 5%. The present invention is more fully described and exemplified in the following examples. Parts and percentages are by weight unless otherwise indicated. Example 1 Dry blends of a softener (a) and of an anti-yellowing agent (b) were tested in a One-Towel Test. The softener was dimethyl dihydrogenated tallow quaternary ammonium chloride activity) and the anti-yellowing age)nt was sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (74% activity In this One-Towel Test, one Martex brand terry cloth hand towel, size 16 inches by 26 inches, previously washed in .066% concentration of a composition containing 20% sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate and 80% penta-sodium tripolyphosphate, rinsed and dried, is softened using the following procedure. The previously laundered terry cloth towel is placed in the bottom of a top-loading, agitator-type General Electric automatic washing machine, and 20 gallons of tap water are added at F. The particular softener composition to be tested is then added to the washing machine and the machine agitator is turned on for a ten-minute period. At the end of the ten-minute agitation period, the softening solution is automatically pumped out of the machine while the towel is spun to a damp-dry condition. The towel is subsequently subjected to a two-minute deep rinse in tap water at 80 F. and again spun to a dampdry condition after the rinsing solution has been pumped from the machine. The towel is then line-dried at room temperature and evaluated for softness and yellowness. The softness of the towel subjected to the foregoing test is reported in terms of values from 1 to 10 based on a tactile rating by an experienced individual. A value of 1 is assigned to a control towel which is subjected to the foregoing test in the absence of a softener composition; whereas, a value of 10 is assigned to the towel treated with softener composition A, and softness ratings of 5 to are considered to be desirable. The higher the number, the greater the degree of softness. whiteness values are determined with a Gardner color difference meter, model No. AC-l, purchased from Gardner Laboratories Inc. at Bethesda, Md., using the +b scale as a measure of the yellow chromaticity. However, higher -|-b values or whiteness numbers indicate a high amount of yellowness and poor results; whereas low +b values or whiteness numbers denote less yellowness or greater whiteness and excellent results. A difl'erence of 0.5 +b unit in the test represents a difference which is visible to the eye. Results of the tests, illustrating the use of the new additive compositions in a rinse cycle, are set forth in Table I. TABLE I whiteness Value Grams of Active Material Soitness Run. No. (a)/(b) Rating I Excellent. 1 Poor. As indicated in the tabulation, ratios of (a)/ (b) from about 1.5/1 to about 4/1 are suitable for effectively minimizing yellowness while retaining good softening properties. In this series of tests, a ratio of 3.2/1 provided maximum whiteness gain while retaining desirable softness. Example 2 In this illustration, softener granules and detergent granules were prepared independently and were then admixed to form a finished composition of distinctive character. Parts 6 Detergent granules: Parts Alcohol -ethylene oxide condensate 11 Sodium silicate 3 Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (dry) 1.6 Brighteners 0.25 Ultramarine blue 0.13 Pentasodium tripolyphosphate 37.9 Sodium sulfate, anhydrous 35.9 Perfume 0.22 Water 10 A mixture of saturated, straight chain aliphatic alcohols with an approximate distribution (weight) of C12 percent 3 Cu d0 37 Cu do 37 C d0 21 C d 2 I) 2 Average of 9 ethylene oxide groups per molecule. cipally 16 to 60 mesh (US. Standard Sieve). Detergent 'g'r'anule's'were formed as follows. In the order given, the components were added to a crutcher: water, sodium sulfate, sodium silicate, condensate, ultramarine blue, cellulose compound, brighteners, and phosphate. Initially, the crutcher was operated at 150 r.p.m.; however, before addition of the phosphate, it was operrated at 300 r.p.m. Temperature is of the order of from 500-600 F. (260-316 C.). The resulting granules have a moisture content of about 10 percent. Perfume was then mixed with the granules.- v 'gran'ilesTzblfiparts, were blended with detergent granules, 73.7 parts, in a twin-shell blender. The resulting product is speckled in appearance, predominantly blue with pink randomly distributed therewith. Properties of the product include: cup weight, -120 grams; flowability, 70-80%; particle size, 16-60 mesh. Since the softener granules and the detergent granules are approximately of the same particle size distribution and flowability, segregation is minimized, and the product is non-caking and free-flowing. Also, since the softener granules are substantially dry, bleeding of the non-ionic detergent and/or of the softening agent upon aging is minimized. When this product was used in a washing machine, it dispersed rapidly. ,At F. (49 C.), complete solubility occurred within about 1 minute. Example 3 Tablets of a softener-detergent composition were formed according to the following procedure. Softener granules: Parts Dimethyl dihydrogenated tallow quaternary 7 Detergent granules: Parts Nonyl phenol-ethylene oxide condensate 1 12 Pentasodium tripolyphosphate 37 Sodium silicate, Na O/SiO =l/2.35, solids 1 Average of 9.5 ethylene oxide groups per molecule. Softener granules were formed by dry blending the phosphate and cellulose compound in a blender. The cationic agent, non-ionic detergent and color were mixed, heated to dissolve the cationic agent, and the resulting molten mixture was stirred into the dry blend. Granules of softener were formed and were screened to particle size predominantly 16 to 60 mesh. Detergent granules were formed according to the procedure given in Example 2. Granules so obtained had a moisture content of about percent. Softener granules, 22 parts, were blended with detergent granules, 65 parts. The blend was then added to a rotary drum wherein it was sprayed with a sodium silicate (Na- O/SiO- =1/2.35) solution, 13 parts. The silicate solution contains 44 percent solids. The resulting mixture was pressed to tablets of 0.75 inch thickness, 2.5 inches diameter. Tablet weight was about 1.5 ounces. The tablets were sprayed with water and dried to improve their strength. The tablets have excellent strength, disperse and dissolve quickly in use. They have excellent detergent and softening activity. TOTAL LAUNDRY CARE COMPOSITION Example 4 Compositions having detergent, softening and bleaching capabilities, are illustrated by the following composition. A softener-detergent combination is formed of: The bleaching agent was then sealed in a water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol packet, such that the agent comprised 98.3 parts of the sealed packet and the alcohol film comprised 1.7 parts thereof. The sealed packet was then packed in a polyvinyl alcohol container with the softener-detergent combination. The weight relationships of the finished product were: Parts Softener-detergent 73.7 Bleach packet 25 Polyvinyl alcohol film 1.3 This product combines the advantageous functions of low sudsing detergent, fabric softener and heavy duty bleach, as well as substantial freedom from the yellowing phenomenon described above. In a series of home-soiled laundry tests, it was determined that sodium hypochlorite was advantageous in that yellowness was reduced without sacrifice in softness. In contrast, potassium dichloroisocyanurate reduces yellowness, but causes some reduction in softness. However, the latter is advantageous because of its excellent aging stability and its availability in powdered form. CATIONIC SOPTENER Example 5 This illustrates the effectiveness of cationic softeners used in the compositions of this invention, and the ineffectiveness of other cationic materials. Using a softener-detergent composition of the character described above as a base, the cationic agent was varied. Approximately the same quantity of such an agent was used in each run given below. The test used was the One-Towel Test. Results are given in Table II, following. =42 parts of alkyl' dimethyl benzyl q.a.c., 8 parts of dialkyl' methyl benzyl q.a.c., 50 arts oi inert. '=00% Clv 30 a Cu, u, Example 6 The softening and whitening properties of a number of softener compositions containing various known soil-suspending agents were evaluated as described herein: (a) Softener comp0siti0ns.The softener compositions evaluated are listed in Table III: TABLE III Materials Parts Composition: A Softener 4 B iii "13 "tH'Viitii i o umcar oxyme ee ose (NaCMC)". y c {Softene m 4 Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) 2 D ottener 4 Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) 2 Softener 4 E Copolymer of vinyl yrrolidone and vinyl- 2 acetate (PVP/VAR i Dmethyl dihydrogenated tallow quaternary ammonium c On e. 1 Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose containing 74% active material. Polyvinyl alcohol having a viscosity of 1.8-3 centipoises in 4% aqueous solution and a polyvinyl acetate content within a. range of 10 to 30%. Polyvinylpyrrolidone having an average molecular weight of agproximately 40 000. opolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate having a 60/40 ratio of vinylpyrrolidone to vinyl acetate and an agar-3.58 molecular weight within the range or about 40,000 to The compositions were prepared by admixing the solid ingredients in the stated proportions. (b) Test pr0cedures.The softening and whitening properties of compositions A through B were evaluated using the One-Towel Test described above. (c) Test results-The results of the tests are presented in Table IV below. The column percent Reduction in Yellowing is determined by subtracting the +b value for the composition containing an anti-yellowing ingredient from the +b value for composition A and dividing by 9 the difference in +b value between composition A and the control; e.g., based on compositions B Example 7 The softening and whitening properties of a number of softener compositions were evaluated as described herein: (a) Softener compositions- 111c softener compositions evaluated are listed in Table V: TABLE V Materials Parts Composition: 1 Dimethyl dihydrogentated tallow quaternary ammonium chloride (Softener A). 4 n {Softener A 4 Sodium carboxymethyleellulose (NaCMC) 2 Softener A 4 NaCMC 2 I11 Condensation product of Cir-Cir alcohol 6 with 9 moles of ethylene oxide (Non- 4 2 40 4 2 6 40 4 VI NaTPP 40 Potassium dichloroisocyanuratc bleach 10 4 {Softener 4 IX i im th 1 2 coco e y uaternary ammonium 4 chloride (Softener B) X Softener B NaCMO--.-...-..- 2.67 XI Dihydrogenated tallow dimethyl quternary ammonium methyl sulfate (Softener C). XII {Softener C NaCMC 2. 67 X111 Dihydrogenatod tallow dimethyl quater- 4 ammonium bromide (Softener D). 4 2 Softener D 4 XV Potasg ilm carboxymethyl cellulose 2 4 2 The compositions were prepared by admixing the solid ingredients in the stated proportions. (b) Test procedures.The softening and whitening properties of compositions I through XVI were evaluated using the One-Towel Test described above. (c) Test results-The results of the tests are presented in Tables VI and VII below. The column percent Reduction in Yellowing is determined by substracting the +b value for the composition containing an anti-yellowing ingredient from the +b value for the same composition containing softener alone and dividing by the differ- 10 ence in +b value between the composition containing softener only and the control run in water alone; e.g., based on composition II TABLE VI Softnes Percent Ingredients Rating Reduction in Yellowing Composition: 1.. Softener A 10 II. Softener A plus NaCMC 9 64 III Softener A plus NaCMO 9 58 plus nonionic. IV Softener A lus NaCMC 8 41 plus Na PP. V Softener A plus NeCMC 9 72 lus nonionie plus aTPP. VI Softener A plus NaCMC 0 84 plus noniomc plus aTPP plus bleach. TABLE VII Softness Percent Ingredients Rating Reduction in Yellowing Com sition: Fi Softener A l0 Softener A plus NaCMC g 64 9 32 7 8 63 nor D 10 Softener D plus NaCMC-. 9 67 Softener D plus KCMC--. 9 59 Softener A plus KOMC.-- 9 29 The new compositions can be packaged in paper, plastic, or any other suitable packaging medium. For example, an additive composition of a cationic agent (a) and an antiyellowing agent (b) can be packaged in a water-soluble plastic material such as polyvinyl alcohol, for use either in a wash or a rinse cycle, or in both cycles. It has been found that total laundry care compositions containing a bleach are most effective when the bleach is segregated from other ingredients. In this way decomposition is avoided and greater shelf life of a product is realized. Thus, the bleach can be contained in a water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol packet and all other ingredients can be combined in the container which also includes the bleach packet. Another technique contemplated for insuring long shelf life of a total laundry care involves coating of a bleaching agent with a fatty alcohol such as stearyl alcohol; the coated bleaching agent can then be mixed with all other ingredients without necessity for separated compartments in a container. It is to be understood, in keeping with the illustrations given above, that the additive compositions, etc. of this invention can be in solid form in the character of freefiowing powders, granules, tablets and solution. By the term solids used herein, it is intended to include sizes and shapes of material having at least one dimension of relatively low order, such as grains, chips, flakes and other forms having proportionately large surface areas. Performance of the compositions of this invention is excellent. Advantages realized therewith include: softer, flufiier towels and diapers-whether dryer-dried or linedried; smoother, silkier sheets and pillow cases; easier-to. iron shirts and sheets reduced static cling on nylon and other synthetics; longer garment life; less wrinkling. The new compositions can be used to launder a variety of fabrics, which can be made from natural animal fibers, natural vegetable fibers, mineral fibers and synthetic fibers. 11 These include wool, silk, cotton, linen, glass, acetate, rayon, and nylon. The fabrics can be those classified as outer garments, under garments and diapers. I claim: 1. A composition consisting essentially of (a) a quaternary ammonium textile softener tending to yellow textile materials upon treatment in water containing colored colloidal particles, and represented by the general formula wherein R and R; are alkyl groups each containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R; and R are alkyl groups each containing from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and X is selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, and methyl sulfate; and (b) an alkali metal carboxymethyl cellulose wherein the alkali metal is selected from the group consisting of sodium and potassium; the weight ratio of (a)/(b) being from about 1.5/1 to about 4/1 and sufficient to inhibit said yellowing effect. 2. A composition defined by claim 1 wherein R and R are methyl. 3. A composition defined by claim 1 wherein R and R are hydrogenated tallow groups. 4. A composition defined by claim 1 wherein X is chlorine. 5. A composition defined by claim 1 wherein (a) is dimethyl dihydrogenated ditallow quaternary ammonium chloride. 6. A composition defined by claim 1 wherein (b) is sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. 7. A composition defined by claim 1 which contains ultramarine blue, the proportion of (a) to ultramarine blue being about /1 to about 100/1. 8. A detergent composition consisting essentially of: (a) about 2% to about 8% of a quaternary ammonium salt as defined in claim 1; (b) about 0.5% to about 5.33% of an alkali metal carboxymethyl cellulose wherein the alkali metal is selected from the group consisting of sodium and potassium, the weight ratio of (a) to (b) being from about 1.5/1 to about 4/ l and sufiicient to inhibit the yellowing effect resulting from the tendency of the quaternary ammonium softener to yellow textile materials upon treatment in water containing colored colloidal particles; (c) about 5% to about 30% of a water soluble nonionic detergent having a hydrophobic group of 8 to 30 carbon atoms condensed with 5 to 30 mols of ethylene oxide; ((1) about 30% to about 87.5% of at least one alkali metal inorganic builder salt wherein the alkali metal is selected from the group consisting of sodium and potassium; and (e) about 5% to about 15% of water; wherein said percentages are by weight based on the total weight of the detergent composition. 9. The detergent composition as defined in claim 8 3 wherein the quaternary ammonium salt is present in an "amount of about 4.0% to about 6%; the alkali metal carboxymethyl cellulose is present in an amount of about 1% to about 3.5%; the nonionic detergent is present in an amount of about 7% to about 12%; the alkali metal inorganic builder salt is present in an amount of about to about and water is present in an amount of about 6.5% to about 12.5%. 10. The detergent composition as defined in claim 8 wherein a bleaching agent selected from the group consisting of chlorine bleaches and oxygen bleaches is present in an amount of 0% to about 10%. 11. The detergent composition as defined in claim 10 wherein the bleaching agent is present in an amount of no more than 5%. References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,708,157 5/1955 Houser 252109 X 2,995,523 8/1961 Germann 252137 3,033,704 5/1962 Sherrill et a1. 252-106 X 3,044,962 7/1962 Brunt et a1. 252-106 X 3,058,916 10/1962 Sinner et a1. 252--99 3,122,502 2/1964 Waldman et a1. 252--8.8 3,186,869 6/1965 Friedman 252 X 3,213,028 40/1965 Wood 252-152 X LEON D. ROSDOL, Primary Examiner. A. T. MYERS, M. WEIZNBLATT, Assistant Examiners. Patent Citations
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PitBull4 is a continuation of PitBull.
Differences from PitBull 3:
- It's mostly done, but not entirely done thus why there are still only betas (despite this it is still very stable).
- Documentation is written before functions
- Much easier for third-party extensions.
- Options will be much, much simpler. In 3.0, there's about 200 panels that you can mess with, it's overwhelming. I want to bring this down to somewhere around 10.
- Layouts are defined deterministically and unit groups use the layout rather than ad-hoc layouts on a per-unit basis. This will make setting up your unit frames far, far easier.
- Due to some decisions made, 4.0 is actually more configurable than 3.0. As a layout designer, you will have a lot more control over how things look. You can have different fonts on the same frame, different textures, more precise positioning, and a whole slough of other things.
- CPU Efficiency will be taken much more seriously.
- It uses Ace3 instead of Rock.
FAQ: http://www.wowace.com/addons/pitbull4.../faq/.
Guide: http://www.wowace.com/addons/pitbull4.../guide/.
If you want to help localize PitBull in your language, go to http://www.wowace.com/projects/pitbul.../localization/.
Forum thread: http://forums.wowace.com/showthread.php?t=15552...
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the latest verson wasn't working for me either. went back to r20090607035510 and got it back up
This is getting more buggy then ever. What is goin on? Version: r20090607073411
I've raised a ticket (id: 426) regarding Pitbull4 not loading with multiple errors across all modules (at least is seems so).
same issue as kepsbarnet, Latest BUild (r20090607073411) doesn't function in game. Get default unit frames and there is no PitBull menu either through the Blizz interace menu or /pitbull.
It would seem the latest build broke the addon, currently not working ingame.
Mmmh, the current Version produces a lot of error messages, won't start
Cool, everything seems to be working now. Thanks for the amazing turnaround time on a fix.
I am also having problems with version r20090606062304. I get the warning about a lot of addon errors and some self/target frames disappear or are half drawn.
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1800 Yale Avenue, Belltown, Seattle, WA 98101, United States of America – Show map
Beds were comfortable but room decor was very dated. Breakfast was adequate and restaurant was great.
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I liked having access to the 24hour fitness center which was conveniently located across the street.
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The location was very good. We could easily walk to wherever we wanted to go. The breakfast was good as well. I enjoyed the lemon water in the lobby.
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All service staff was excellent.
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Awesome overall experience.
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Great full breakfasts
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This hotel far exceeded our expectations. The room was huge, room service was delicious, and it was nice to have a refrigerator and microwave. We will stay here whenever we come to Seattle.
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The location and that I only had to stay one night
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From check in to check out, everything went smooth and as planned. Staff was awesome and bed was very comfy. A 'very good" experience!
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Friendly service. Decent breakfast. Comfortable bed.
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A hot breakfast buffet is available each day at this Seattle hotel. Guest rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette. Amazon Headquarters are less than one mile from the hotel.
A sitting area with a sofa and a flat-screen cable TV is featured in all guest rooms at the SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown. A work desk and an iPod docking station are also included.
The Bistro on Yale Bar offers evening cocktails and a large beer and wine selection. Happy hour is available from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Bistro on Yale Restaurant at Seattle downtown SpringHill Suites offers fresh, regional cuisine.
An indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna are all available for guest relaxation. A fitness center is also available.
The Washington State Convention Center is less than a 5 minute drive from the hotel. Pike Place Market is less than a 10 minute drive away.
Belltown is a great choice for travelers interested in Romantic, City Walks and Alternative Culture.
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Fitness Center, Hot Tub, Indoor Pool, Indoor Pool (all year)
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Restaurant, Bar, Restaurant with Dining Menu
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 22 per day.
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs USD 5 per hour.
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs USD 25 per day.
Room Service, Vending Machine (drinks), Vending Machine (snacks), Shuttle Service (free) , 24-Hour Front Desk, Express Check-in/Check-out, Baggage Storage, ATM on site, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Center, Fax/Photocopying, Souvenir/Gift Shop
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Travelodge Seattle by the Space Needle Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at this Seattle hotel. The Seattle Centre, EMP Museum and the Space Needle are all within a 5-minute walk of the property. A daily breakfast is provided.
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Built in 1927, this historic hotel in the center of Seattle is within a 10-minute walk of Pike Place Market. It features Andaluca Restaurant and Oliver's Lounge.
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Featuring a fitness center and a restaurant, this modern Seattle hotel is a 10-minute walk from Pike Place Fish Market.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown Located a mile from the Seattle Space Needle, this hotel features a fitness center. It serves a daily continental breakfast. All rooms provide free Wi-Fi.
Score from 79 reviews
Very good
We were pleasantly surprised at how nice this hotel, especially considering what we paid. The breakfast was delicious as well!
Beds were comfortable but room decor was very dated. Breakfast was adequate and restaurant was great.
The hotel is right next to the interstate and must be on the same street as both fire station and ambulance. There was constant traffic noise even after we asked to be moved to the other side of the hotel. We would not stay there again
It's definitely a good deal for the price. Bed was excellent.
We had a really awful experience with their security guard who knocked on our door at 1 am right after we laughed loudly at something on TV and aggressively insisted that we were smoking in the room, which we weren't, and then proceeded to sit right outside our door listening for God-knows how long. It was awful. I also wouldn't recommend this hotel to anybody with chemical sensitivities. The lobby was so overly scented I could barely breath down there, the pool was over chlorinated and gave my friend hives, and what ever they use to wash or press the sheets made both of our eyes burn so we had trouble sleeping. Parking options are also limited. If you plan on staying later than 8 am, you'll have to pay $25 for valet.
I liked having access to the 24hour fitness center which was conveniently located across the street.
The concierge service was despicable.
The location was very good. We could easily walk to wherever we wanted to go. The breakfast was good as well. I enjoyed the lemon water in the lobby.
The finishes in the room were acceptable but very ordinary. The hallway carpets were very loud and dated. The cost for garaging the car was high.
Shuttle service Hot tub Complimentary breakfast.
No sitting room for breakfast as its very busy.
wifi free breakfast hottub/pool
beds were uncomfortable and not a true king size bed rooms were in bad shape Valet parking is really a "parking attendant" because of the poor location in town. This is an overpriced "service" based on the city's tendency to charge overpriced parking fees. Mariot hotels don't normally charge parking fees and this one shouldn't. Largest complaint is the the hotel took payment upon booking. Then when we got there, they took $75-100CAN off our credit card per day, even 2 charges on Christmas day. Despite going to the hotel clerks and their claim that they stopped these charges, it didn't stop until the last day that we were there. At this point, we have not reclaimed the monies. We asked to speak to managers on multiple occasions, but they couldn't be bothered with us. This problem is still unresolved. I would never stay at this hotel again. It is not on par with other Marriot hotels. It is seedy and clearly there is something going on with their accounting.
Awesome overall experience.
Kitchenette accessories n fridge
Good location fairly close to the center (walking distance). Friendly staff
Expensive (but less expensive than many other hotels in that area).
Bed was comfortable. Room was very clean as was the rest of the hotel.
Grab bar in tub/shower is placed on wrong side of shower. The bar should be either on the inside wall of shower, or the opposite end of shower. Right now, if one wishes to use the grab bar to get in/out of tub, you pretty much need to step into the toilet! Not safe! Also, the eating area was SWAMPED with guests Sunday morning. Room was bursting at seams with people waiting in line for food, all tables were busy, and overflow was eating in the lobby sofas. When we checked at front desk to be directed to Banquet Room (a sign posted at entrance to eating area suggests to use that room if eating area is full), they didn't know what we were referring to. Very congested eating area!
Great full breakfasts
Peeling caulking in the bathroom
This hotel far exceeded our expectations. The room was huge, room service was delicious, and it was nice to have a refrigerator and microwave. We will stay here whenever we come to Seattle.
We were disappointed that there were no waffles, but the rest of the breakfast was good.
The staff are great. Very personable and helpful. Breakfast was tasty. Rooms are big and comfortable.
Booked 3 nights here and requested room away from I5, got room at i5 and right across from elevator. So loud. We were moved the next day but could here people beside us in next room every morning at 4:30
Beds were great, very comfortable! Showers were nice. Free coffee in lobby was great and liked the added touches like water with fruit in lobby Friendly service
Poor choice of beer on tap in lounge Only caffeinated coffee for one in room
The location and that I only had to stay one night
Phillip who checked me in. His condescendingly sweet tone wore on my last nerve. I had been traveling so was not dressed as well as the other guests. I felt I was treated poorly because of this. He made me wait until exactly the 3pm official check in time to check in when the other FOUR hotels I stayed on this trip always at least called me on my cell when my room was ready. He was slightly nicer once my credit card cleared but I felt I was not treated the same as I was the DOZENS of times I have stayed at this hotel in the past.
From check in to check out, everything went smooth and as planned. Staff was awesome and bed was very comfy. A 'very good" experience!
I don't like having to pay for parking when I am staying at a hotel...but this is commonplace nowadays.
Friendly service. Decent breakfast. Comfortable bed.
Very small "suite". Off the beaten path. Very basic furnishings. Little hairs in tub/bathroom floor. Way over priced! $300/night should get you a must nicer, more spacious room.
The location is good if yo want to stay away from busier and noisier downtown 10 minutes away walking distance. The hotel staff is professional.
The hotel Wi-Fi was not working all the time and the connection was very slow most of the time.


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Hollywood Stars Aim to End Use of 'The R Word' (Video)
A PSA recently hit the airwaves featuring 'Glee' stars Jane Lynch and Lauren Potter discussing why racial and social slurs are hurtful.
The campaign, called the R-WORD, boasts the support of several industry leaders.
Check out the PSA, which uses uncensored minority slurs, and then head to www.r-word.org for more information.
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- Thursday 26 MayBy djukester
That's right, if we remove all the offensive words, than how the hell are we supposed the offend people,lol.
- Thursday 26 May
this article is so gay
- Thursday 26 MayBy wordsLow Ranked Vote downVote upReport this
Okay so everyone including kids can say the F word and the S word, and every other derogatory and inappopriate word, including dche bag, but you can't say retard?? When you call someone a retard, you are joking! Can't anyone take a joke anymore??? Obviously if you are a decent person you won't call a mentally disabled person a retard!
- Thursday 26 MayBy JPHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
The whole point is to stop using the word as an adjective in reference to someone or something with a negative connotation. As in saying "that's retarted" or "you're so retarted". Of course you can't "ban" a word, but you can stop the way in which it is being used. It is a derogatory term anyway for those who happen to have downs syndrome so it should still even not be used in reference to those individuals. It was a term coined years ago when we didn't know any better.
- Thursday 26 MayBy Jeanne
Actually the word is a medical term. Look it up. It is still an appropriate term in that setting.
- Thursday 26 MayBy KarenHighest Rank Vote downVote upReport this
Some say that the word "retard" is just a word--but when you have a child you love more than anything diagnosed with a disability (in my little boy's case, severe autism) you will find this "word" extremely painful. I hope those who use it and those who don't think it's a big deal NEVER know what I go through each time someone uses that hateful word. This boy is the world to us & while I know intellectually that it is just a "WORD" it is still SO hurtful. IT'S ABOUT TIME to stop using it!!!
- Thursday 26 MayBy Sherwood
R word, give me a break. I'm black and I'm gay. Call me the N word or the F word, whatever, who cares! If you say it in fun, great, and guess what I probably have something more clever to throw back at you. If you say it out of hate, great, you've proven how ignorant you are. DON'T BAN WORDS. THEY'RE WORDS. Get a grip people!
- Thursday 26 MayBy Georgia
Well, hello reason! I love you.
- Thursday 26 MayBy getreal13
I like your attitude. Besides, banning words goes against the first amendment. How the hell are people gonna try to ban words; IT'S STUPID AND CHILDISH!!!!!! By the way, I'm straight, and not black.
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I think that people are so disgusting on here and i agree as a parent of a child who has a disability its not just a word,And it IS the way that its used that does make it painful for people, I also Believe that the people who think that its only a word just show what is really wrong with society, and no you cannot ban a word but society can change the context of which they use it so jokingly, maybe someday it will affect your life and not be so funny.
- Thursday 26 May
You're probably a lot of fun at parties.
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Actually Id rather party with my kids and help kids who are stuck at hospitals for various illnesses feel better and deal with the ignorance of unkind people than go to a your kind of party, all it takes is one person to change how kids view themselves obviously you are ignorant to the subject,Life is too short to only bring people down which is what most people are all about theese days,Parents that have actually had to watch thier child die and have countless surgeries feel difrently than you do apparently But im glad that you took the time out of your day to write that thanks!
- Thursday 26 MayBy JPHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
I just want to respond again and in support of you Miranda. I agree with you 100%. I cannot beleive the ignorance of some of the people on here. I work at a school for kids with special needs that range from autisim to downs syndrome. It is the most challenging but the most rewarding career I have ever had. These precious angels are amazing. Just as any child is. It makes me so sad to see how hateful people in this world can be. I find it strange that people want to defend their hatred, ignorance and bigotry be it for use the "R" word, the "N" word, or the "F(A**ot)" word. Why brag about WANTING to say those words? It just shows that we still have a long way to go in this world to make it a better place. Even with someting as simple as not putting someone down and keeping your opinions or derogatory terms to yourself. I guess the only reason why people have to spew these negative things is to make themselves feel better. Keep up your positive attitude Miranda! I am with you.
- Thursday 26 May
Thanks so much , in a perfect world there wouldnt be such negativity towards anyone/people, but this is how it is i just try to avocate for kids who cant for themselves, it really does sadden me to see that adults can act so immature,because unless you are in said persons shoes you have no right to use thoose words and the people who say its okay because they are black and gay are you kidding? there is no need for any of thoose words at all. i would rather people use intelligence,and use thier voices to help others not bring people lower
- Thursday 26 MayBy wil2660
Ah yes, PC rears it's ugly little head once again. We're headed back to the fifties as far as Hollyweird and TV go.
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At their monthly pancake breakfast on Friday, Jan. 11, Meadows on Fairview raised $243 for the Forest Lake Senior Center. From left are Meadows Events Coordinator Lori Norman, Forest Lake Senior Center Directors Mary Schumacher and Louise Dumire, and Senior Center Secretary Cynthia Duchatschek. T...Read More