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Hi, I am new to BFL.
I am a 25yo female around 170 lbs.
I have always been really active in my life, (running 25 miles a
and then roller derby practice 3 days a week (2 to 3 hour practices). BUT, I have always been kinda pudgy because I
am addicted to candy and I love carbs and never ate enough protein or
enough calories (I assume) or atleast the wrong ones.
I sprained my knee about 6 weeks ago, so no skating or running
for me
and I started going to gym everyday.
Cardio was still all I did up until about a month ago, and I began
weights 3 days and cardio 2 or 3 instead.
Then I got addicted to lifting! Then I stopped eating all candy for 5 weeks and still no change. I came
across this website and then I got the book and
I just had to do it! I want to look as good as I feel!
So I started this challenge on Monday with my twin
who is in the same situation as I am.
This is my fifth day and I have followed the plan
the best
that I can…. It is still a work in progress for me with the meals.
I wanted to make sure I was doing the meals right before
I get
too far in…. any advice would be appreciated.
1. 1/3 rolled oats + 3 egg whites
2. protein bar
homemade with whey powder: 25 carbs; 25 protein; 3.6 sugar
3. 3 Turkey
spinach muffin things = 11 carbs; 36 protein; and 10 fat
5 medium strawberries
4. protein shake: 4
carbs; 17 protein; 1 fat
5. 4-5 oz steak, a
baby red potato and salad greens (balsamic vingear dressing)
6. about ½ fat free
cottage cheese and a rice cake made out of brown rice
My sister and I are very excited about
this, so any advice would be much appreciated! Am i doing this right?
Thanks! sorry it is kinda long!
It all looks great to me!Just one suggestion I have been picking up- beware of the myoplex bars- I think one of the more experienced ones can tell you exactly why (I'm not too sure), but I hear them saying to use those only for emergencies. Myoplex shakes are a better choice.Other than this, make sure to have atleast 80 oz water in every day and.....
Good luck to you both!!
Stacy Lynn
Natasha-Welcome to this great program! I wish you and your sister much success.
I completed my first challenge last month and started the 2nd this past Monday as well so we are on the same day!
Looking at your meals, you need to up your protein for your first meal, 3 egg whites is equal to approx. 10.5 g protein and women need about 20g per meal. Also need a carb with every meal, I noticed with some of the shakes, you did not have a carb listed. PB is not on the authorized food list, and you need to watch the sugar content in the muffins...
Sounds like you are well on your way as long as you Plan Plan Plan!!
There's a thread on here called, "Newbies", go there for extra advice as there is a list of things new challengers should keep in mind.
You can also go to the "Faithful GBer's" Thread to get even more help! Reach out to people and don't be afraid to ask questions!!
Roller derby, wow, how exciting!! :0) Let me know if I can help!!
DebMO :0) Blessed to be a Blessing...
Stacy-the bars(Myoplex lite ones anyway) have too much sugar alcohols in them. I use the Pure Protein brand found at Target or Walmart and yes for emergencies. It's best to get whole foods in your body so it will "last" longer! :0)
Hi, I'm also new to this as well, posted a couple of other questions.. but I noticed the mention of the myoplex lite bars. I've incorporated one everyday as one of my meals as well as the ready made myoplex lite chocolate fudge drink ( normally I drink this after my workout). My meals have been as such:
protein pancakes with sugar free syrup
myoplex lite bar
whole wheat penne pasta with shrimp + (some mrs. dash and butter duds) spinach
orange + 2 eggs
myoplex lite ready made drink
brown rice and turkey with bottled salsa, spinach w ff italian dressing
Normally I eat the same things with a few alternatives like ww sandwich thins bun with a bocca burger and spinach, as well as baked chicken *** coated with egg beaters and dipped in Italian bread crumbs.
Should I be cutting out the myoplex bars and replacing with a meal.. I sometimes feel breakfast, lunch and dinner should be meals and the other 3 should be more of a snack type meal ex: orange + 2 eggs, myoplex lite bar, and drink...
If it's recommended not to eat the myoplex lite bars everyday, wheww.... that will start to save me some money...
BTW I love those pancakes, found it in the EFL cookbook!
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Orlando >Food Stores > Harp & Celt Restaurant and Irish Pub
25 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL | Directions 3280128.541687 -81.377369
Pub: Mon-Sun 11am-2am Restaurant: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm,Fri-Sat 6pm-10pm
Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Northeast
Finally, a New Irish Pub and Fine Dining Restaurant In Downtown Orlando – Caitlin T obviously has not been to the Harp and Celt and is making baseless and false accusations about the owners of the Harp and Celt. Pro Nazi activities? Really! Caitlin, your accusations are libel at best. The Boyd and Mulvaney families are a far cry from Nazi supporters and one of the only mom and pop restaurants left in downtown Orlando. Shame on you!
Now for my review:
I went to the Harp and Celt for the first time in 2007. What a pleasant surprise awaited me when I walked into the Celt Irish Pub that looked like a pub right out of Dublin. The decor and woodwork is absolutely stunning. I was met as I entered the door by a server that introduced herself, asked my name, where I was from, offered advice on the menu items and took my drink order. I ordered a pint of Guinness and ordered the steak and mushroom pie. The Guinness was astounding as were the pie, but more importantly, I was made to feel as if I were a regular patron from the word go. My server then advised me that the Harp Restaurant offered full service fine dining and let me see their menu. That was my second trip. Again, when I arrived at the Harp, I received a warm welcome from the hostess and was seated in a 1900?s era style dining room that was rustic and full of personality. My waiter introduced himself and advised me of the features on the menu. I ordered the catch of the day which was swordfish with a Harp house salad and a glass of wine. I was spoiled by the food and service. It was such a great experience to go to an establishment and receive good old customer service with excellent food and atmosphere. I am now a regular at both the Harp and Celt. Another bonus is the Central garage for parking directly behind the Harp and Celt making it a breeze to park and a short walk to the front door.
The owner allows and encourages pro-Nazi activities... not my idea of a good place to visit.
Crawfish!!! – I'm new to town and found the restaurant online after a search for crawfish boils. Being a native Louisianaian, I thought my days of eating boiled crawfish in the summer were over, unless I was making a trip home. I called immediately, spoke with the bartender who assured me that every Tuesdays and Saturdays, through August, they do a live crawfish boil. I went that very night! Not only were the crawfish hot, spicy and delicious, the beer was ice cold. The employees there are very gratious hosts, as it feels like you're walking into your local pub. I want to thank Rick Boyd, the owner, and all of his wonderful staff for the great times I've already had there and for the times to come. You guys are awesome!
Experience an authentic-looking Irish pub filled with food, music and brews in downtown Orlando. – Lads and lasses kick up their heels to live music or chow down on Irish stew, cottage pies, bangers and mash, potato leek soup or bread pudding in this dimly lit bar and restaurant combo in O-town. The décor features a blue mural of Ireland, cozy tables and booths, dark furnishings and a well-stocked bar. This hidden gem doesn't have its name on the building but is located next to the Gallery at Avalon Island
Great food and fun – We loved this restaurant! The food and service are excellent. Reminded us of the pubs we went to during our last trip to Ireland. Very authentic, we highly recommend this restaurant.
Excellent Irish Food & Best Pour Of Guinness In Orlando – We went to the Celt Irish Pub on their Warrior Wednesday and were surprised to be served the perfect 20-oz. pint of Guinness. The best part was the $3.00 price for the pint. This special is every Wednesday from 7-PM - 9-PM. Harp and Smithwicks are also included in this Wednesday special. To compliment my Guinness I ordered the Dubliner roast beef sandwich. It consisted of warmed roast beef served with melted Swiss cheese on French bread and topped with sauteed onions. It was served with chips. I also ordered the cottage pie which was what I call a Sheppard?s pie. It was cooked with ground beef, peas and carrots and marinated with Guinness and topped with slightly browned mashed potatoes and served with a roll. The Dubliner was delicious with the roast beef moist and full of flavor and the sauteed onions really set it off. The cottage pie was as good as or better than any Sheppard?s pie I have ever eaten.
The pubs interior was as Irish a pub as you can get. It reminded me of the village pubs in southern Ireland. The owners of this pub definitely made it authentic looking and with the cute bartender, her Dublin accent and cheery smile named Lucinda, it sets the mood.
My server's name was Candice and treated my group like gold. She was attentive and very informed about the food and bar menu. She made us feel comfortable and gave excellent suggestions to each member of our group on what to order. All in all, we all will be back to enjoy our escape to Ireland in the Celt Irish Pub.
I highly recommend this pub for food, drink and service. They have made the mark.
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July 26th, 2013 04:17 PM #76
I was bored so i do it again
I listed
Girls :
Grace : i dont like it at all , i dont know why
Lucille : i like Lucy but not Lucille
Violet : i like the nn Vee but not Violet
Aida : hate it
Ava : i prefer Eva
Amelia : i prefer Amelie
Harper : i strongly dislike it
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James : one of my favorites middle namesI loved her not for the way she danced with my angels but for the way the sound of her name could silence my demons.~ Christopher Poindexter.
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Little gent is currently nameless .
July 26th, 2013 04:58 PM #78Senior Member
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Abbey - Not a fan
Charlotte - So overused
Harper - Liked this when I was younger, but it's incredibly overused in my area
Grace - I wouldn't use it, but I can appreciate it (as a first, but not middle)
Susanna - This isn't on my list either, but I do think it's nice
Josie - Prefer Josephine, but I like it
Violet - It's on my list. I see it around Nameberry so much I feel like it's overused! But I don't know any little Violet's in real life!
Amelia - Another that I appreciate on someone else's child, but that I wouldn't use due to popularity
Henry - I know this is a Berry favorite, but I just can not get behind it at all
Ezra - Love!
Liam - Not a fan, also little Liams run rampant in my area
Oliver - Would use it to get to the nn Ollie
Noah - Way too popuar
Zeb - I actually really, really like this. I think I would use it and the full name Zebediah.
Last edited by namesage; July 26th, 2013 at 05:13 PM.Current Top 10s
Silas~Cyrus~Jasper~Gideon~Callum (Cal)Dexter (Dex)~Leander (Leo)~Everett~August (Gus)~Abraham (Abram)
Selah~Willa~Scarlett (Lettie)~Rosemary (Romy)~Coretta (Cora)Maisy~Cecelia~Calista (Calla)~Hattie~Celia
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Lena- It's alright, I don't like it that much though
Antonia- I don't like it at all
Charlotte- So cute! My favorite from these suggestions
Maura- It's okayy
Lucille- Too old-fashioned
Marie- My middle name
Mona- Cute!
Jack- I think it suits an old man
Oliver- My favorite!
Orrin-Never heard of it but I don't like it
William- Nice and classic!
James- I prefer it for a middle name
Henry-It's decent
August 3rd, 2013 02:04 PM #82
August, Jude and Theodore
Elowen, Clea and Cassidy
Cory: It's okay but kind of plain, I'd never use it.
Shane: Ditto for Shane.
Oliver: I liked Oliver but then it got really popular! And a couple I know named their dog Oliver (nn Ollie). Super cute for a puppy but the name is sort of ruined for me!
Trace: Reminds me of Tracy which I dislike.
Clement: I'd never use it.
Jack: A classic that I love
Noah: There's nothing wrong with Noah but I wouldn't use it.
Amalia: I prefer Amelia.
Leona: I like this! I started liking it after I watched a film about blood diamonds in Sierra Leone.
Beatrice: I love Beatrice! It's on my list.
Britta: Water filter brand haha...
Augusta: I love August too much for a boy so I would never use this.
Ava: I know people love it but I think it's bland.
Charlotte: Growing on me but I don't love it.
Flora: I really like Flora lately. I think I'd use it as a nickname for Florence though!
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Inspirations: Lyra, Eloise, Agnes, Asa, Leo, Henry
Ada - A little too old for me, I just don't like it that much.
Violet - Love, but getting so popular
Lucy - I'm on and off with this one. It's nice, but right now it's not one of my favourites.
Grace - Love it. Constantly on my list, although it's pretty far down at the moment.
Lena - I've never really considered this, but I suppose it just doesn't appeal to me that much.
Amelia - Hasn't been on my list for a long time, but I still like it with the nn Mia,
Charlotte - I like it, but it's not on my list at the moment. It's too popular and predictable for me right now.
Cora - Not really for me.
Al - Reminds me of an old man that frequents the local pub. Alistair is cute, or Alexander, but not just Al.
Oliver - My brother's name, so of course I love it. It mostly has a place as a middle on my list.
Jack - Love it! So handsome, sounds so good with my bf's last name. Shame it's so popular here
James - This is a name that honours so many people I know. Constantly finding a place in the middle on my lists.
William - Another family name, and yet another consistent middle.
Benjamin - I have to admit, I'm not Benjamin's greatest fan...it just seems so overdone to me. The nn Benji is cute though.
Waldo - Erm...no.Name loving BritBerry
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The movie is set a half century ago—not in the actual nineteen-fifties but in the semi-mythical fifties of John Cheever, Sloan Wilson, and many other writers as well as Yates, a time in which the orderly bedroom communities of New York and Connecticut were mourned as the national emblem of disillusionment and spiritual decline. Sam Mendes, adapting Yates's book with the English screenwriter and novelist Justin Haythe, has been in this suburban wasteland before, in 1999, with "American Beauty." That movie was all stylized red and black surfaces. This time, Mendes pushes the signature look of the fifties: commuters in identical gray suits and hats pour like lava through Grand Central Terminal and settle to work in vast open floors with shaded glass partitions. Cigarettes are lit and furiously smoked before, during, and after conversation; Martinis, consumed by the bucketful, launch anxious bouts of adultery and heartrending quarrels. The movie's central male figure is Frank Wheeler (Leonardo DiCaprio), a handsome young office worker with neatly combed light-brown hair and crisp white shirts. Several years earlier, at a party, Frank had spied a girl named April (Kate Winslet), a stunner with a long back and golden tresses; the hungry way they looked each other over on that occasion is meant to summarize for us the hopefulness and the erotic splendor of their early years together. The movie, like the novel, picks up with them in 1955, when they are living in a small, agreeable house in Connecticut, with their two children. April, who wanted to be an actress, has failed in that ambition, and Frank is lazily and contemptuously working for the same business-machine manufacturer in Manhattan that his father had worked for. At the same time, the Wheelers, in revolt against the suburbs, against conformity, against playing it safe, believe that they are marked for some extraordinary destiny. Somehow, they will escape. As a couple, they are the American descendants of Henry James's melancholy Londoner John Marcher, from the novella "The Beast in the Jungle," a man who spends years preparing for the special fate that he's sure will spring at him from the wilds of life.
The movie is driven, however, not by the hope of liberation but by a tense, looming sense of disaster, and part of our fascinated but fearful response to it is created by the sense that April and Frank are never at ease with each other. In the past, Winslet has played American women without straining, but this time she enunciates with laborious precision—you can see her propelling vowels and consonants like smoke rings. She and Mendes (her offscreen husband) have worked out a conception of April as a will-driven, semi-hysterical female defined solely by her relationship with Frank. Forcing herself to extremes, April is either electrified by her husband ("You're the most beautiful thing in the world—a man") or disgusted by him; she will turn him into a god or destroy him, and Winslet keeps her back rigid, her shoulders high, her jaw set. DiCaprio, by turns cocky, supplicating, and enraged, gets the externals right, but he seems a little afraid of revealing the depths of Frank's shallowness. Frank is a liar, an adulterer, and a compromiser who betrays himself as much as his wife, but DiCaprio projects a natural heroic sweetness—it's in his movie-star genes—which, in this case, is at odds with the character he's playing. If you think of Paul Newman's acid moments in "The Hustler" and "Hud," you can imagine how the role might have been done.
Henry James's antihero discovers his fate: he is to be "the man of his time, the man, to whom nothing on earth was to have happened," an ironic catastrophe. Marcher suffers from an insufficiency of sexuality, of vital spirit, which is hardly the Wheelers' problem, but, like him, they have no idea what to do with themselves. Now, the Wheelers' dilemma is grounds for pathos, or possibly, turned a different way, for satire, but is it grounds for tragedy? The story works toward a gruesomely unhappy ending, but I can't escape the feeling that both creator and re-creator have trapped an American couple in a grim, overly mechanistic system of dead ends that reflects the artists' own ambitions and temperaments rather than some stinging truth about American incapacity. There's a sourness, a relentlessness about the movie which borders on misanthropy. In both the social and the personal scenes, the conversational tone veers between idiotic pleasantries and fathomless bile, with nothing in between. Were middle-class people in the fifties really so stunted? The only character who consistently speaks with intelligence turns out to be not only crazy but destructive. (He's played, in a brilliant virtuoso turn, by the scary-looking Michael Shannon.) By schematizing the book's relationships and by cutting away Yates's extraordinary precision, psychological nuance, and eloquent sorrows, Mendes has, I think, unwittingly revealed something unconvincing about the material.


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Summer plans are needed for the recovering Lucas
Football is a sport forever searching for perfection. But this is a beautiful game that is flawed, ugly and, above all, imperfect.
There can never be perfection in something so innately divisive, a game where the middle ground is a patch of grass no bigger than 120 yards by 75 yards. That pitch serves as the slimmest of partitions in-between the thousands and millions of opinions that engulf it. Whatever the thought, there will be a counter to it from somebody, somewhere, somehow. Foul, no foul; offside, onside; good, bad; wrong, right. The merry-go-round of football discourse continues.
- Lucas Leiva commits to Liverpool
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Players are not exempt from the eye of this whirlwind either. They are never merely deemed okay or adequate, but hideously underrated or gloriously overrated. They are not good, but great; they are never bad, but instead the world's worst.
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva's relationship with such brutish hyperbole is one well-documented in recent years. His story is often recited, never forgotten: The fall and rise of the Brazilian boy who proved so many wrong, rewriting a narrative seemingly carved in stone.
Despite what was predicted of him, he became the archetypal underrated central midfielder, a player whose lack of ostentatiousness with the ball pointed to unwavering, consistent effectiveness without it. Yet still that was never enough; for some, acceptance of him and his ability was an embrace of the club's fall in stature, league position and everything else on top.
But eventually, even those who berated him throughout his early years at Anfield accepted belatedly, begrudgingly, that Lucas was a player of some importance. From boo-boy to beloved, Lucas stands tall upon a path rarely taken. No longer was he the straggly-haired, awkward-looking 20-year-old jeered off the pitch by his own supporters, but a Brazilian international regarded as an essential cog in Brendan Rodgers' side. A lesser player would have crumbled by then. Many have.
Now seems the opportune moment to finish this familiar tale. Lucas, and all those who backed him from the beginning, can triumphantly walk into the sunset as the credits roll. And they all lived happily ever after.
But football is no fairy-tale, particularly after two worrisome injuries in the past 18 months to the 26-year-old. There is no guarantee of a happy ending. Not yet.
Already the story might be changing, with the Brazilian finding it difficult to recapture what form he had. His time as the underappreciated youngster taught him fortune in football can be fugacious. Now he must fight that and maintain his reputation, as he quickly realises nothing is ever perfect in football.
Any discussion of Lucas' return this season and subsequent struggles must be heavily caveated both by his injuries and the transformation Liverpool have undergone in his absence. Any criticism comes in the knowledge of the anguish felt as he lay crumpled on the Stamford Bridge turf in November 2011, and all that has happened since. Bambi would find it harder to walk on ice if Thumper was 10 yards higher.
Alas. Fingers point and tongues wag towards obvious culprits to Liverpool's problems -- Martin Skrtel, Sebastian Coates, Joe Allen -- but Lucas remains exempt. From underrated to quite possibly overrated. How fickle football can be.
He has not yet become an issue needing to be solved, granted -- but there is not even acknowledgement it might be on the horizon. The unspoken untruth that Lucas will regain the ability he showed prior to his two injuries is repeated mantra-like, but full recovery is in no way guaranteed.
Lucas has visibly toiled since returning in December against Southampton at Anfield. He has not produced the same imperious showings that permeated his time in the Liverpool midfield under Kenny Dalglish; the quick, assured turn of foot has yet to return, so too his near-perfect timing of the tackle. Instead, he has regularly been flat-footed, slow to track opposition runners and slovenly in the tackle.
When Rodgers arrived at Liverpool, he rightfully salivated over the Brazilian glottal stop, a player who would be central to all he wanted from his new side. Hindsight says he salivated too much, for he brought Lucas back from his cruciate knee ligament injury too soon. No such mistake when nursing him through his thigh muscle tear, sustained against Manchester City in August: Lucas would return on the first day of December, play 88 minutes then but not play a full 90 minutes until the first game of the New Year.
It has been four months, 18 games and over 1,300 minutes on the pitch since his return, but Lucas is still grappling with consistency. The expected resurrection has not been as rapid as first thought. There have been brief glimpses of what once was and what could be again: that explosive lower-body power combined with upper-body strength; the instantaneous turn to transform defence into attack; the quick, accurate recycling of the ball.
But for all his ability with and without the ball, Lucas is a player whose dependability is an attribute more than anything. Yet few games have passed since his return without an uncharacteristic mistake, a moment to cause deep intakes of breath from the gallery above. Most recently, against West Ham, he was too slow in possession and lost the ball -- only a combination of Carlton Cole's profligacy and Daniel Agger's bravery prevented it from being an error more costly.
This was the same midfielder who once stared down Yaya Toure, matching the Ivorian with every stride; this was the same Brazilian who dominated a Chelsea midfield of Michael Essien and Frank Lampard.
His injuries provide ample excuse, of course. Problems with his thigh and knee will hinder his explosiveness and its retrieval will not be easy. But there are doubts about other things, too. At times he looks unsure of his role under Rodgers, his passing wayward as he deliberates between ball retention and quick counter-attacking football. He also appears to have too much in his remit stationed next to the majestic but less mobile Steven Gerrard, covering the gaps of both fullbacks as they gallop up the field. Even if he rediscovers everything he once had, there will be no promise of adapting to this newly-shaped, mish-mash midfield.
No promises indeed. Liverpool is a club with a future far from planned; no player would appear guarded from its possible scattergun scythe.
Some will point to the alluring statistic that Liverpool have won 33 of their 49 points this season with Lucas featuring, but there is a suggestion it is more what he is rather than who. Liverpool lacked a deep-lying midfielder built well physically with the knowledge and experience to provide a shield to the defence. He has done it to a degree; a half-fit Lucas is better at the role than a half-fit Allen, after all.
Lucas has not been abysmal or abominable, but certainly has been amiss. Perhaps too much pressure was placed upon his return, much like how the backroom staff did in the summer.
That was last summer and this one is likely to provide fresh questions. There might be a tough answer required, too. Though easy to blame players such as Skrtel, Coates and Allen for defensive issues throughout the season, there must also be a frank, honest discussion about Lucas and what happens if the inevitable never comes.
To plan a new season on the basis of something far from failsafe is folly; that attitude found the club perilously short up-front after last summer's transfer window. The midfield is something that needs addressing and Lucas' role in it cannot be immune from such scrutiny.
Yet Lucas is now the recipient of a new, long-term contract at Anfield. With his original deal expiring in 2015, a statement, above anything, that their trust rests with Lucas.
To hand a big contract to a player with such injuries in recent years is an undoubted risk. The return to form of Lucas, it seems, is inevitable to those at the club. But this should not signal the end of the search for something different in a midfield desperately needing it.
A player of his ilk to play alongside him would seem essential; a player to play instead of him could prove frustratingly vital.
Liverpool will not want this story of Lucas' rise and redemption, so perfect until this August, to end with a eulogy of what once was and lamenting what could have been. But they are a club well-versed in that. Nothing is perfect in football. They, more than most, have discovered that all too often down the years.


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Craftsman 190cc* 22'' Rear Drive Self-Propelled EZ Lawn Mower–50 StatesItem# 07137091000 | Model# 37091
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Take Time to Smell the Freshly Cut Lawn
Keep on top of your lawn this summer and give it that well-cared for look without tying yourself up all weekend. Employing Craftsman's expertise in lawn care products, you can now sport the best looking lawn in the neighborhood. Get yourself the Craftsman lawn mower that brings dependability, value and innovation to your disposal for a price that makes the grass and your bank account look greener!
Equipped with a 675 Briggs and Stratton Gold Series 190cc* engine, your Craftsman mower can power its way through thick and tall grass with relative ease and is 20% easier to pull with Smooth Start and Ready Start® equipped with no priming needed. And, there's no need to push and coax the machine. Its variable speed propelled drive system gets your mower driving virtually on its own with minimal effort from you. Simply direct it to the areas you want mowed down. Your Craftsman mower will surge ahead tearing tall blades of grass down to the precise height that you choose from its multi cutting height positions, giving you a manicured-looking lawn.
Keep protected from dirt while mowing courtesy a specially constructed Dustblocker Grass Bag. No ugly clumps of yard waste on your yard, or trails of grass in your home. Once the cutting is done, cleaning up is incredibly simple thanks to the EZ bagging access with a bagger door that stays open for easy bag removal and closes with a squeeze of the control bail to carry it to the mulch pile.
Everything about the mower is designed to work for you. Reliable rear wheel drive mower makes handling on any terrain easy with polyurethane rims on the front and back wheels. Its 22 inch 3-in-1 precision cut deck offers all cutting options (bagging, mulching and side discharge) to get more work done in less time. An adjustable, multi-position handle gives you a perfect fit and easily folds up for storage to save space when not in use. Whether you cut, mulch, or bag, the mower lets you enjoy the sweet smell of success. And freshly mowed grass.
- 22 in. high-performance deck — Provides excellent bagging, mulching or discharging
- EZ Bagging Access — Bagger door stays open for easy bag removal
- 675 Briggs & Stratton Gold Series 190cc* engine with Smooth Start (20% easier to pull); Ready Start (no priming needed); and M.R.S.
- Rear drive — Variable speed propelled drive system; Let the mower do the work and not you
- Dustblocker Grass Bag — Specialized construction helps keep dirt away from user
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I bought this mower when it was on sale during Memorial Day
weekend. I live in a suburb of Atlanta, GA. The grass here is cut very short. I
use the mower 2 times every week to cut my lawn. My property grade is hilly so
the last mower I had was a yard man. It never had enough power to cut the lawn
short and still pull the machine up the hill. This machine is great it has
plenty enough power to do the job. I have been using this mower all summer
long, it starts on 1 pull. Never has used any oil. The only thing they need to
change about this machine is the drive control. After a while of using the
machine it starts to ware on your hands.
This was without a doubt the hardest handling mower I have ever used. The rear wheels being wider than the front and wider than the deck make it impossible to mow close to the foundation or curbs. The front wheels are also extended and make lifting at corners difficult. The self propel engage bar being under the grab handle is hard to control and causes a lot of strain on hands by being in an awkward position. I would not recommend this mower to anyone.
Prineville, OR
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Sometimes won't start
Londonderry, NH
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we bought our lawnmower second hand. It was used probably 5 times. the owner had to move and didn't want to bring it with him. we loved it from the start. it starts every time, cuts well, and since i have joint issues the self propel is wonderful.
Spokane, WA
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I read the reviews on this and decided that they couldn't all be that bad and I found this as a floor model clearance with a great discount so I bought it. This is probably the first ever Craftsman product that I'm truly unhappy with. Pros: Starts easy on first pull every time, even right out of the box! Goes fast when you want it to and slow when you want it to. Deck wash-out feature is nice (although I'm sure most other models have that too.) Cons: Really, really small bag and small chute that clogs up very quickly and has to be emptied about 3 times on a small sized front/back yard. Wider rear wheel track makes turning and getting close to fences, poles, etc really challenging and I can see the sides of the mower wearing more quickly as a result. Seems to have plenty of power but in think grass it requires a 2nd pass over to get extra grass that didn't get cut the 1st time. Truly a waste of time and money. I would stay with a Craftsman mower next time but get a different model.
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Medina, WA
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Got it home, unpacked, handles assembled, gas (new) and oil filled, assembled catcher. Went to adjust mowing height and one of the front levers was bent, wouldn't "catch". Mower started on first try but ran for only 3 seconds or so. This continued.. never ran for more than 5-6 seconds. It's going back tomorrow for return and refund!!
Highlandville, MO
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I wish I had read the reviews before buying this mower. I bought it 2 years ago. I used it maybe 4 times and it would not start. Took it in for repairs. After having it repaired used it maybe 5 times same problem. Off to the repair shop again this time had to pay $100 to get it fixed had it about two weeks same problem. Would not start after buying a new gas cap and filter $10.00 was able to get it started, ran for about 2 hours before stopping again. At this point I am done. I will never buy another craftsman (Sears) more or product of any kind. Very disappointing and frustrating
Carmichael, CA
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...and I've owned several. 1) The drive system is way too fast. It move the mower so fast that the blade can't cut well in tall grass and the bag stops filling because the chute is clogged. It needs a drive speed adjustment or different gear ratio. 2) Belt is difficult to replace. It requires you to remove 2 baffels plus the blade to remove. 3) Belts comes off to easily. The slightest amount of belt wear allows the belt to jump off the front pulley. 4) Stupid star shapes hole in blade hub means you can't use generic replacement blades, instead, you get to pay 50% more for a special blace from Sears.. Woopee!!!
Orland Park, IL
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Bought this mower last fall. Used it about 12 times. The belt that powers the self propulsion fell off. Put it back on 5 times. Kept falling off. Took it to Sears to fix. After 2 weeks picked it up, engaged the self propulsion. The belt fell off. Took it back in again. Will I be able to use it before the snow starts falling? I will look elsewhere for a new snow blower.
Greenland, NH
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I've been shy about buying Craftsman or Sears products in the past -- this was my parent's department store; not mine.However, with this product, I did my online due-diligence and it came-in as highly rated and my need was great and immediate. I decided to take the plunge back into my parent's old standby. Boy, am I glad I did. I can't say enough great things about this lawnmower. -- easy out-of-the-box assembly -- great service at my local Sears store when purchasing -- started on the very first pull of the starter cord -- the back-wheel drive is indeed strong and great for rough terrain or a steep grade -- clear, easy to understand instructions The only negative that I'd give it (and this is true for every push lawn mower I've ever worked with) is that the clippings bag isn't large enough and is awkward to remove and empty. Some great design mind should be put onto the task of a complete redesign of this rather universal yet flawed design element of the standard mower.
Terre Haute, IN
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I recently purchased this lawnmower at Sears and it has performed very well for me. The cut is smooth and effortless. The only thing that I would change (if anything) is the mulching ability of the mower (height of the grass for mulching).
Hilo, HI
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Started fast, ran great! Kinda wished it was self-propelled on the front wheels instead of the rear, and it does move fast when the rear wheels are engaged. It is somewhat of a headache when I want to turn tight corners, because I have to disengage the drive control bar just to do so, otherwise I'd strip the gears for rear wheels. If the drive control was on the front wheels, then it wouldn't be a problem. My yard isn't flat, so once I was able to determine the appropriate cutting height, cutting the yard was a breeze. And... the bag didn't fill up as fast when it was at the lowest setting. Once the proper height was determined, I could cut about 75% of the acre before having to empty the clippings. Hopefully I won't have problems with it when I must do the yard again (as stated in other posts). I still have my old Craftsman mower, keeping it as a back up until I know for sure this new mower will not break down on me.
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"Hey Kel," my husband said, sitting up in bed, smartphone in hand. "Whitney Houston died." "What? My God, she wasn't that old!" "48." Damn. My first thought (and I'm not proud of this) was that crack really was whack. But then I thought, wow, even if she'd been clean for years, 2 decades of substance abuse probably weakened her heart, enough to kill her on the eve of the Grammy Awards. And that's what really makes this so sad.
I wasn't a big fan of Whitney, except for "The Bodyguard" stuff in the early '90s, and those two dance remixes around 2000 ("Heartbreak Hotel" and "It's Not Right But It's OK") I found most of her other music kind of schlocky. She was the ballad queen of the '80s, the staple of easy listening radio. Working as a newbie DJ through high school I was forced to play too many of them, too often. But there was a reason you couldn't spell Whitney without "h-i-t" back then. She was supremely talented. And her music meant a lot to many.
I was thinking back today about a little girl I knew back then. I can't even remember her name, she was a kid one of my friends used to babysit after school. Some days I'd go with her to this girl's house, and we'd always end up in her bedroom playing Whitney's second album, the one with the blue cover. And this 8-year-old kid would just BELT out "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and "So Emotional" at the top of her little lungs. My friend and I would be her back up singers, and she would just go crazy, putting her whole being into the songs.
That little girl is in her 30s today. I'll bet she cried yesterday when she heard the news.
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Dreamy Debut for the 787
Months ahead of actual flight time, Boeing's latest is rolled out to cheers in Washington.
Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner made its debut Sunday, following a flurry of last-minute sales and a marketing blitz hosted by former news anchor Tom Brokaw.
Brokaw described the new jet as a "rock star," and it looked the part with its gleaming blue-and-white paint scheme as it was towed in front of the behemoth plant here where the Chicago-based company assembles its long-range aircraft.
As the plane came into view, the 15,787 customers, suppliers and Boeing employees in attendance jumped to their feet, many capturing the moment with digital cameras thrust above their heads.
"It's amazing that it came together," said John Butler, a Boeing employee who has worked on the plane for four years.
At a football stadium in Seattle, 25,000 Boeing workers and retirees watched the roll-in on giant screens, while millions of aviation enthusiasts tuned in worldwide via satellite or the Web.
Earlier, W. James McNerney Jr., Boeing's president and CEO, described the aerospace industry as ripe "for another fundamental change in air travel" that the 787 promises to bring by improving fuel efficiency and passenger comforts.
"Boeing has gathered the best ideas and brightest minds from around the world," McNerney said.
Boeing officials wasted no time putting the spotlight on the Dreamliner brand. They handed out Dreamliner bottled water to those attending the fete, and musicians played a specially composed Dreamliner theme to kick off the hour-long ceremony.
Given that brand-new airplanes come along only "every 15 years or so, you've got to get it right," said Michael Bair, vice president and general manager of the 787 program for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
It was a lot of hoopla for a plane described by industry experts as evolutionary, rather than revolutionary.
The 787 boasts a composite fuselage, commonplace for high-end business jets but never before used for commercial airlines. It is designed to consume 20 percent less fuel than contemporary rivals, with added passenger comforts such as larger windows and greater humidity to counter jet lag.
Such advances in the 787, Boeing executives say, are more akin to those of the Boeing 777 rather than its 747 jumbo jet, which ushered in an era of transcontinental flying in the late 1960s. What's unusual is the way the Dreamliner has captured sales, as well as the public's fancy.
Long-range photos taken by a blogger of the jetliner's first trip to the Boeing paint shop near the Everett factory, made in the dead of night, quickly flashed around the world. And about 50 plane-spotters stared at the new jet from across a highway Sunday.
Much of the intense interest is a response to the series of snafus, revealed last year, that set back initial deliveries of Airbus' A380 superjumbo jet by two years, experts say.
Executives for the Dreamliner's launch customer, Japan's All Nippon Airways, said Sunday that they expect the aircraft to be delivered on time, starting in May.
ANA hopes to have the first plane in service in June, flying domestically initially and then making short international trips. One likely route: between Tokyo and Beijing during the 2008 Summer Olympics.
However, Boeing has advised ANA that the earlier jets among the 12 aircraft it is to take during 2008 and 2009 will be heavier than expected, potentially making them costlier to operate, executives said.
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On April 1 the Zen Community of Oregon held it's Annual Meeting at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple.
The meeting included presentations by leaders of the community, and a chanting ceremony using three large malas.
Mala chanting ceremony
On March 25, three sangha members received Jukai. Bruce from Vancouver Canada received the Dharma name Shotoku. Danney, a resident of Great Vow, received the name Soten, and Brad, also a resident, received the name Shoki.
Next time you come to Great Vow you'll notice the new color of our sign. The two entrance signs now match, and the new sign is much more visible.
Thanks to Sojin for his painting skills!
On January 20 - 22 we were happy to host Kaz Tanahashi at Great Vow. Kaz led a calligraphy retreat, and on Saturday gave a calligraphy performance (photos from the performance appear on this page). The calligraphy performance was themed on Kaz's teaching of the Ten Laws on the Art of Joyful Living, which are offered below.
Ten Laws on the Art of Joyful Living
Ten Laws on the Art of Joyful Living
1. Your happiness is more important than anything else.
2. The happier you are, the more you can help others.
3. Smiling makes you happy.
4. The more relaxed you are, the happier you are.
5. A moment of meditation can help you refresh yourself.
6. The lower your expectations are, the happier you are.
7. Happiness attracts happiness.
8. The ultimate healing is to live joyfully at each moment.
9. The more fully you face your own death, the more joyous you become.
10. You can always improve your art of joyful living.
The Third Annual 12 Hr. Chant for Peace at Heart of Wisdom. People from many faith traditions shared chants of Peace. More than 100 people participated in chanting, walking, and dancing.
On December 11 Jogen Salzberg completed his year as Shuso in a Shuso Hossen ceremony. During the ceremony Jogen gave a talk on Case 18 of the Blue Cliff Record, "The National Teacher's Seamless Monument". He then answered questions from the community about the case, and his experiences during his year as Shuso.
As with each Shuso who graduates, a pine tree will be planted on the monastery grounds in recognition of Jogen's efforts and sincere practice.
On Sunday, September 4th a joint 5-Precepts and Jukai ceremony was held at Great Vow Zen Monastery.
Five people took the five precepts and received a wagessa. Three people took Jukai and received a lineage chart showing their place in our lineage, as well as a rokusu (small representation of the Buddha's robe) and a new Dharma name.
Pictured above, in front of the table, from left to right:
Monica - Jikin - Betty - Reiyu - Amy - Kisei
On August 14 Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple held an Open House for the public.
It was a delightful day, with many friendly visitors and beautiful weather.
Click here to view more images from the event. (Look for the images titled "Open House")


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In Mexico it's a tradition to gather and celebrate the lives of friends and family member who have passed away on the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos). One of the ways that the deceased are honoured is with tasty treats such as sugar skulls.
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The Iowa State Patrol has released the names of the two individuals killed Friday evening in a head-on collision on Nelson Avenue south of John F. Kennedy Park.
Killed were Joseph Reigelsberger, 23, of Rolfe, and Debra Lundt, 57, of Pocahontas.
According to the press release, the accident happened when a 2002 GMC pickup driven by Austin Brown, 20, of Fort Dodge lost control, crossed the center line and struck a 2002 Ford station wagon being driven by Reigelsberger.
Another passenger in the station wagon, Anastashia Lundt, 23, was injured. Austin Brown was injured as well. Both were transported to Trinity Regional Medical.
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On July 20, 2009, EPA received a call about the improper storage and potential discharge of photographic solutions at a private home. The initial report indicated that drums and containers were observed in a double car garage. Liquid was observed on the garage floor near the drums.
The Mass. Department of Environmental Protection, the Danvers Fire Department and EPA were notified and dispatched to the residence. When they arrived, the garage door was open and drums and liquid material could be seen on the floor from the street. It was deemed to be an imminent and substantial threat. The Danvers fire chief, DEP and EPA evaluated the situation and were given access to the property by a resident of the home.
No volatile organic compounds (VOCs), explosive atmosphere or radiation were detected by field instruments; however, they observed about 50 drums and containers in the garage, including some 12 corroded steel drums, as well as another 50 containers in a box truck parked in the driveway and more than 100 drums in a shed behind the box truck. All of these containers were suspected to contain photographic wastes consisting of acids and base compounds.
The property is in a residential neighborhood, with the nearest house only 150 feet away and Interstate 95 a half mile west. The responders requested that the homeowner address the containers. The homeowners agreed to hire a contractor to over-pack the corroded drums in the garage. DEP also requested that homeowner sign a "Notice of Responsibility." DEP, EPA and the Danvers Fire Department were given access to the property to oversee the cleanup.
On July 21 and 22, 2009 negotiations continued between DEP and the homeowner regarding funding for the cleanup. While negotiations continued, the cleanup contractor addressed the various containers, and EPA continued making site observations and offered technical support. On July 22, 2009, EPA was notified by DEP that the homeowner would take responsibility for the cleanup, and EPA left on July 22, 2009. The homeowner's contractor inventoried, packaged and shipped off site nearly 65 drums and 55 other containers from the garage and box truck parked in the driveway. Due to the presence of the photographic solutions, the town of Danvers condemned the residence on July 22, 2009. No further response actions are planned by EPA, but the state DEP oversaw the cleanup action.
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The Lady Raiders got their wish.
It wasn't always pretty but Reed dismantled Sunrise Region champ Foothill in the 4A state semifinals Thursday night at the University of Nevada's Lawlor Events Center, 59-45, advancing to the state championship game for the third time in seven years.
"It's huge for the state championship," Reed girls basketball coach Sara Schopper said of the all-North final. "Every time we play them, it gets closer and closer. It can go either way. I've got to remind my girls to keep their composure and not turn it over. They shot great tonight. They have seniors. We have seniors. It's going to be a battle. It's going to be anybody's game. It's up for the taking."
It was obvious the Falcons were the far less experienced team on the big stage, having never competed in the state tournament for girls hoops.
Foothill missed its first eight shots in a first quarter marred by poor shooting. Reed shot 6-of-22 (27 percent), while the Falcons were only 3-of-17 (18 percent) from the field.
Foothill watched Reed jump out to an 8-0 lead, following a 3-pointer by sophomore sharpshooter Tyler Sumpter at the 4:26 mark of the opening period.
"It's huge because you can never prepare for an arena like this, the loudness of it, the court, the backboards, everything," Schopper said. "Knowing we've been here before, my girls knew what they were coming into. A new team that has never played here before, I can see how this environment can be overwhelming. We wanted to play our game and get out on them right off the bat."
It took the Falcons over half the first quarter to get on the board. Christina Nash scored a fast-break layup, started by a bad pass from Raiders point guard Gabby Williams, making it an 8-2 game with 3:54 on the clock.
Julie Harless scored the next six points for the southeast Las Vegas school on an old-fashioned three-point play and a trey, cutting the deficit to 12-8 with 1:51 to go in the first quarter.
Reed senior post Nyasha LeSure converted the first of her two three-point plays, pushing the Raiders ahead by seven, 15-8, through the first eight minutes of action.
LeSure opened the second quarter with a three-point play on her team's first possession, handing the Northern 4A champs their first double-digit advantage of the game, 18-8.
The Falcons scored the next five points, slicing the margin in half. Emily Cox swished a 3-pointer from the corner, leaving the scoreboard reading 18-13 with 5:37 remaining in the first half. But that was all the momentum Foothill could muster.
Reed got its lead back up to double digits, 26-16, on a bucket down low by LeSure. And the cushion stayed in double digits for the remainder of the half as the Raiders scored eight of the final 10 points before the break. LeSure's 12th point of the first half gave the Blue and Gold a 32-18 halftime edge.
The Raiders led by as much as 16, 36-20, two minutes into the third quarter. But that's when the Falcons started making it interesting.
Six straight points by Foothill left Reed with a 10-point lead. However, the Falcons weren't done. After the Raiders missed a couple layups, the Falcons went on the attack, pushing the ball up the court for Bri Higgins to finish off a layup while getting fouled. The three-point play conversion capped a 9-0 run at the midway point of the third and Reed only led 36-29.
But that is close as Foothill would get over the last 12 minutes of the game.
Reed outscored its opponent 14-4 over the last four minutes of the third quarter, on the strength of five points apiece by Sumpter and Williams, to take a 50-33 advantage after three quarters of action.
The Raiders only made two shots from the field in the fourth quarter, but added five free throws to keep the Falcons at bay. Foothill was within 10, 55-45, with 1:42 to play, but never scored again.
Reed only had four players score in the contest, but all four finished with at least 10 points. LeSure, who will be playing for the Nevada Wolf Pack next year, led the way with 19 points on her future home floor. Sumpter and Williams both poured in 15 points, while Sierra Hooft added 10.
Harless paced the Falcons with 11 points, while Nash chipped in 10 to the losing cause.
Reed (22-2) will look to go 4-0 against Reno this year when it takes on the Huskies in the championship today at 6 p.m.
"We're in the state championship game against Reno out of all people. We're just ready to kill it and go out there and do what we've got to do," LeSure said. "We were shocked. Reno came to play. We came to play. We had a statement to make and we made it. We're ready to hang another banner."


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It's going to be a blustery night in Carson Valley as wind speeds ahead of a storm pick up starting around 6 p.m.
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are expected in the Valley between 1 and 9 a.m. Friday, with sustained winds of around 40 mph.
A powerful winter storm moved into Western Nevada today bringing a chance of heavy rain and wet snow in the Sierra. Strong winds blasted the region in front of the storm.
A high wind warning is in effect through 4 p.m. Friday with gusty winds of 20-35 mph gusting to 70 mph. …


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40th Anniversary of Earth DayThursday, April 22nd, 2010
Today marks the 40th year of Earth Day, originally started by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970, that is now celebrated in 190 countries. Earth Day is an opportunity for us to reflect and raise awareness about important environmental issues and, more importantly, take action to improve our planet!!
Here are 7 interesting facts to reflect upon:
- 1/3 of all water is used to flush the toilet.
- Each person throws away approximately four pounds of garbage every day.
- An average family throw away about 88 pounds of plastic every year
- Almost 13 billion pounds of trash is dumped into the ocean every year
- Fossil fuels are being consumed 100,000 times faster than they are being formed
- For every ton of newspaper recycled, 17 trees are saved
- Approximately 27% of all food produced in North America is gone to waste
If you want to take action and don't know how, we encourage you to visit Pick 5 for the Environment website. Also, if you have a twitter account you can follow: @epagov to get updates throughout the day.


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Artown brings distinguished artists from around the world, across the country and those who live in our community all for the sake of cultural diversity and artistic innovation. The cornerstone of the festival is its free events, more than 60 percent throughout July, including July 1 opening night with The Mickey Hart Band featuring Mickey Hart, lead percussionist with the Grateful Dead, and closing night July 31 with funk legend Maceo Parker.
Over the years, Artown has welcomed internationally and nationally renowned artists, including Marcel Marceau, the Harlem Gospel Choir, Diavolo Dance Theater, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Pilobolus, Mikhail Baryshnikov, American Ballet Theater and Pink Martini.
Artown events take place at approximately 115 locations throughout Reno, Sparks and includes venues at South Lake Tahoe and Virginia City. The festival's main location is Wingfield Park, located along the Truckee River in downtown Reno.
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Islander groin construction to begin next week
Date: October 30, 2009
by: Kurt Schultheis | City Editor
The town will begin construction on two groins behind The Islander Club, 2295 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Monday, Nov. 2.
Because the two permeable, adjustable-type groins must be built during the six months that sea turtles do not nest on Longboat Key beaches, Public Works Director Juan Florensa said the contractor has been preparing for months for the project.
"A crane that will be driving piles into the water is already on location just north of The Islander Club and the contractor will be on the beach Nov. 1," Florensa said.
To speed up the process, Florensa said the contractor already has pre-cast concrete structures at a site in Tampa that will be used to construct the two groins.
The contractor, which has until May 1, 2010, to complete the project, will first build a construction platform that will be placed over the water for the use of the construction crew.
Once construction begins in November, Florensa said a best-case scenario for completion of the groins is May 2010, right before the following sea-turtle season.
Punta Gorda-based Marine Contracting Group Inc. is constructing the project, which was originally estimated to cost $1.5 million, for $899,898. That price tag includes construction, mobilization and demobilization costs.
The two groins, which will act as protective concrete structures that extend from the shore to prevent a beach from washing away, will be constructed 20 feet seaward of The Islander Club's seawall. The groins will be 225 feet long and will measure 11 feet, 4 inches wide. Both groins will be capped with a concrete deck.
The groins can be adjusted by the addition or removal of concrete, teeth-like elements that can make the structures more or less permeable.
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A Cinderella story
A 10-week-old miniature pinscher puppy found a "happily ever after ending" at the Celebration of Pets April 12, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds.
Pharmacy brings dose of medicine to Publix
The in-store pharmacy of Longboat Key Publix opened Monday, approximately 16 months after the completion of the new store at 525 Bay Isles Parkway, in the Shoppes of Bay Isles.
Golfer scores victory with less than a stroke
The Longboat Key Masters Golf Tournament, which took place March 28 through March 31, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Islandside and Harbourside golf courses came down to less than one stroke's difference between first-place winner Kevin Preston and second-place winner Michael Russell, of Longboat Key.


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New study finds 1
in 10 Americans are victims of credit card fraud
By Lucy
Lazarony Bankrate.com
The numbers are enough to make
anyone jumpy.
Ten percent of Americans have
been victims of credit card fraud.
Seven percent of Americans have been victims of debit
or ATM card fraud.
And even though they never lost their cards, 5 percent
of Americans say their credit card numbers have been used without
The statistics are from a new study by BAI Global
Inc., a research firm in Tarrytown, N.Y. The study, conducted in
the first quarter of 2000, surveyed 1,000 Americans about their
experiences with and attitudes about credit and debit cards and
identity fraud over the past year.
From hacking to dumpster diving
How are thieves able to get their hands on someone's card information?
It's surprisingly easy.
"It's everything from high tech stuff as we
saw at Western Union to just dumpster diving and someone at a retail
establishment writing down people's credit card numbers," says Ken
McEldowney, executive director of Consumer
Action, a San Francisco-based consumer advocacy organization.
"One of the real problems has been that with
the technology out there it's relatively easy to make a duplicate
credit card."
It's easy to see why consumers might feel uneasy.
Some folks are so worried about tech-savvy thieves and computer
hackers that they refuse to shop on the Internet. Only 15 percent
of Americans say they feel comfortable using credit cards on the
Internet, according to the BAI Global study.
"The concern is that the Internet is somehow
so big that people who would do evil anywhere in the world can somehow
hack in and get this kind of information," says Robert Skolnick,
executive vice president at BAI Global.
That's precisely what happened at Western Union
earlier this month when hackers stole credit and debit card information
from 15,700 online customers.
Reassuring consumers
about their privacy
The credit card industry hopes to assuage people's fears of
online fraud by limiting cardholder liability. Earlier this year,
Visa and MasterCard switched to zero liability, which protects cardholders
from paying a penny for unauthorized online charges. Prior to the
change, cardholder liability was capped at $50.
Discover has what it calls "100 percent Fraud
Protection," which states that its cardholders are not responsible
for any unauthorized online card use.
American Express has had an online fraud protection
guarantee since 1998. Earlier this month, it beefed up its protections
with the introduction of Private Payments. This service allows American
Express customers to make online purchases without transmitting
an actual credit card number over the Internet.
When American Express shoppers are ready to
make a purchase, they visit the Private Payments section of the
company's Web site. A unique Private Payments number and expiration
date is created and linked to a customer's American Express account.
The customer then transfers a Private Payments number onto a merchant's
order form. Each number can only be used once. The number expires
after the merchant authorization process is finished.
"It's a simple, safe, secure way to shop online,"
says Molly Faust, a spokeswoman for American Express.
"It's more secure because you're never actually
sending personal account information over the Internet."
Common-sense tips
The best way to minimize online fraud is by using some old fashioned
common sense while shopping:
Consumer experts also urge people to keep close
tabs on their credit and debit cards. Stay on top of your finances
so you'll know if a bill's missing or if a card you haven't used
in months starts popping up charges.
Buy a shredder and destroy bills, pre-approved
credit offers and other documents with personal information before
throwing them out. Limit the number of cards you carry.
"The fewer cards you have. The fewer cards you
have to keep track of," McEldowney says.
"Only have one credit card and one ATM card.
Only give personal and financial information to people you trust."
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A bruise is a collection of blood underneath the skin that is caused by trauma to an area of the body. The trauma causes tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, to break, and then blood leaks from the vessels into the surrounding tissue. Sometimes, enough bleeding occurs so that a lump also forms (this lump is called a hematoma).
A bruise will usually heal on its own. Some general guidelines for treatment may include:
Specific treatment for bruises that require more than minor treatment at home will be determined by your child's doctor. In general, call your child's doctor if your child:
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Blu-Ray 3D Support*
Enable a theater quality 3D in your home with seamless support for 1080p Blu-Ray 3D discs across any compatible 3D viewing system over HDMI, including active-shutter glasses and passive polarized displays.
Hardware Video Decode Acceleration**
The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.
TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio Bitstreaming Support
Full support for TrueHD and DTS-HD advanced lossless multi-channel HD audio codecs bring the rich sound of the master recording to your living room.
NVIDIA CUDA Technology
CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processor cores to accelerate the most demanding tasks such as video transcoding, physics simulation, ray tracing, and more, delivering incredible performance improvements over traditional CPUs.
NVIDIA PhysX Technology
Full support for PhysX technology, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.
HDMI Output
HDMI output enables sending both high-definition video and audio signals to an HDTV via a single cable.
Dual–link DVI Support
Able to drive industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Designed for the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture offering the highest data transfer speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry and 3D applications, while maintaining backwards compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.
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1212 Providence Hwy., Norwood
In ShortBoomerangs, Aussie flags, kangaroo portraits and faux aboriginal art honor the homeland's wilderness, but Outback delivers a polished version of rusticity with varnished…
659 Washington St, Norwood
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No need to deal with the city parking over price cover charge. Over here they have plenty of parking no cover and the music is on point great food…
46 Day St, Norwood
Just had a great time at Napper Tandy's last week. the Live music was great and I was told by the waitress the a new chef is in town, and the food was really great....
36 Vanderbilt Ave, Norwood
great date spot lots to do great pizza tons of pool tables cheep beer one of the best places around to play pool
60 Lenox Ave, Norwood
728 Washington St, Norwood
When I have had dinner at this restuarant, the food has been disappointing. Food is over priced and often over cooked, including one time when the chowder was well past its prime,…
198 Central St, Norwood
1090 Washington St, Norwood
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