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Attended 1976 World Series in my Mother's Womb. Attended 1990 World Series Game 2 as a 13 year old. Want to take my son to a a World Series Game in Cincinnati in my lifetime.
How do they react to this? The Mets have not recovered or did not recover from chocking during the regular season with Randolph. Boston took a year from 1986 until 1988 but they could never beat OAK in 88 and 90 and then basically disappeared for about a decade from real contending.
The 1962 Dodgers took only 1 year to recover. Now it's going to be who cares if they win the division...if they are going to go all early 2000's Oakland A's or mid 2000's Twins on themselves.
Good season, terrible ending.
I dont care, Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. Hes in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.
But of course.
They choked, big...but they are still our ballclub.
I was rather sure after watching the grounder bounce of Rolen that the season was virtually over for the Reds. I could see the scared look in their eyes. But, but did not matter - still watched what I could, still rooted for them to the very end.
They a lot of good youngsters who got a little bit more post season experience this year. And watching a team celebrate a playoff win on their own turf, that has to hurt. Let us hope they never forget it.
But, even were they to go back into the dark abyss they were in six years ago again...I would still lovingly follow them. Once and always a Reds fan.
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Epic chokes was Philly in '64, Mets in '07, Braves and Sox last year in the regular season.
Even the Giants in the '02 WS, the Buckner Red Sox, the Rangers in '11 etc, etc...were more "chokish". And who can forget the '03 NLCS Cubs.
This one won't be remembered like that.
Did the Cards choke in the '68 WS or the Sox in '67? (losing the last 3 as did several others).
No one really considers those chokes, rather Tiger and Card "comebacks".
This will be a Giant "comeback" in a preliminary series and will remembered only when some team goes up two games on another on the road in a LDS.
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Been a long time since I had chills like I did in the bottom of the 9th today when Jay Bruce fought Sergio Romo for 12 pitches like he was battling a lion. That was one of the gutsiest efforts I've ever seen in my life.
I knew they would probably lose. And yes they choked. But I was damn proud to know that was my team at that moment.
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I could actually feel my heart rate increase in the 9th... I was holding my 10 month old son and pacing. My father-in-law picked up my daughter from school but just drove her around because he knew it was the very end of the game and he didn't "want to subject her to that"
The Bruce AB was excruciating. He finally did what I asked him to do all year... Total focus, wait for his pitch, battle. No guessing or give up swings. I am not made at Bruce for flying out... He did everything he could to try and win that game for us. The team gave a tremendous effort today... And came up short. I am 100% content with what they gave.
But that doesn't change the fact, that it was indeed, a choke. Not a historically colossal choke maybe, but a choke for sure. This was a 90% FT shooter missing two to win the game... A kicker shanking a 30 yard FG... Winning 1 of 3 at home when you haven't lost three in a row all year is not asking much. Doing so when your opponent has 1 hit entering the 9th inning is asking even less.
Today, the Giants made some fabulous plays. Their star hit a grand slam, their ace kept us at bay, and two of their role players made huge defensive plays. We came close to matching those plays, but we didn't.
Baseball is a game of patience and process. But in the playoffs, you run out of time. Drawing a walk or getting an infield single isn't good enough. Sometimes in October someone has to step up and put one in the stands. We just couldn't quite get there.
13 years ago on a Friday night in Milwaukee Marquis Grissom robbed Eddie Taubensee of what very well might have been a game winning hit in extra innings. When I look back at 1999, I remember that amazing summer with fondness for sure. But nothing is etched in my memory like that Grissom catch. I can still see it plain as day. I guess you could say it haunts me.
And 13 years from now I have a feeling I will see the many plays today that didn't go our way that might have changed the outcome.
It stings.... When will I get over it? Never. And that's the truth. Have you gotten over the joy of the 1990 team? Do you not care about that anymore? Sure you do... And if the A's rallied to win the series you wouldn't remember it so fondly, would you?
That's why the tension was so thick today... Because the outcome that was about occur is forever irreversible.
"Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser."
But this team didn't quit. I was sad, but not angry, at the game's end. It was almost emblematic of the season itself. And finally it just wasn't there. I said to my wife that the strikeout might well be Scottie's last AB and now that seems to be the case.
We could have won, missed many an opportunity throughout the home stand. We didn't. It doesn't minimize the good season, really one of the best in Reds history. Was this our only opportunity? I'm doubtful, but one never knows. The 1970 season was followed by a woeful 1971. Then the World Series, another loss; losing to the Mets in '73. By the time we got back in 1975, it seemed like the usual choke was coming on, but they prevailed. That team was one for the ages and one not likely to be ever seen again. But, as Vaticanplum put it, this team was tenacious and I liked that description a lot. In the final analysis, they fell short.
Also, I can't take anything away from the Giants. They played each game full well knowing it could be their last this season. Maybe that's why I dreaded going to a Game 5. But hat's off to them. I wish them well, particularly if the Nats don't prevail.
But I'm not particularly on board with calling this a choke. As said earlier, it's a cruel game, one of inches and that's the way it is. February will be here soon enough and we'll start a new season again. Onward.
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I feel like if we're arguing about whether it's a choke, it's not a choke.
Chokes are obvious. Chokes are astounding. Chokes leave everyone watching the game, not just the fans of the losing team, in disbelief that what is happening is even possible. I watched the Yankees win Game 3 of 3 in the 2004 ALCS 19-8. It was wrapped up. As we all know, what happened next was a choke. giving up a grand slam in the second inning of the seventh inning and then visibly, palpably surrendering on the field. It was like they weren't even trying, weren't even breathing. That is a choke.
In 2010 the Reds sniffed victory in only one out of three games. That comes close to choke. In the one game in which they came close, they fumbled and lost it. That comes even closer. That felt like a choke to me, but in hindsight I think it was just getting beat by a better team.
"Choke" implies that all you had to do to win was not mess up. That it was yours unless you went out of your way to lose it. You can look at the whole picture of this and say that after winning two games convincingly, that was the case here. I think that's simplistic. As Roy says, Game 3 was a tight game. It could have gone either way. The Reds had one bobble; they didn't throw away the game. That leaves Game 4, which they lost under questionable pitching. Not a choke. And Game 5 which they came very close to winning in the ninth after being down 6-0. Even if they had lost that game 6-0 -- probably not a choke. In Game 7 of the 2004 ALDS the Yankees went on to give up four more home runs after the Damon grand slam. Yesterday was one bad inning from one pitcher.
I think sports fans in general have started to overuse the word choke. I think we're using it here because we're hurt. The fact that the Reds battled to win Game 1 after Cueto went down alone shows this was not a choke. They should have lost that game. They had masterful starting pitching in Games 2 and 3. The offense had flashes of brilliance throughout. When they lost, they lost because they just lost like baseball teams do a lot of the time. They didn't choke.
There is no such thing as a pitching prospect.
I think it's fair to call it a choke. But I am still proud to be a Reds fan.
...the 2-2 to Woodsen and here it comes...and it is swung on and missed! And Tom Browning has pitched a perfect game! Twenty-seven outs in a row, and he is being mobbed by his teammates, just to the thirdbase side of the mound.
It really comes down to the definition and context implied with the use of the word "choke".
To me, "choke" for an individual player means to tighten up and perform at a lower level than his average.
Did the Reds individuals do this, or did they just get outplayed, along with some old fashioned bad luck, perhaps the one thing that has been with championship baseball since it began in the 1800's.
I don't think they choked. Did the odds favor us to win one of three at home? Sure. Did they favor us sweeping 2 on the dreaded West Coast? That would be laughable to have predicted. Perhaps the Giants choked in those two games.
We lost our ace and the best player in baseball was a shadow of himself since the injury. The Giants reached back for something extra and played inspired baseball.
I loved the season and this definitely hurts. It's like handing us an ice cream cone after game two, then smacking it out of our hands at the brutal end.
I imagine there will be enough wailing and gnashing of teeth around here for weeks to come that we may need a separate forum for "ProzacZone".
Is it solipsistic in here, or is it just me?
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Michael Phelps won his 20th Olympic medal, the gold, in his last race with Ryan Lochte, who took the silver. Rebecca Soni won a gold, as well. All in all, it was a good day for American swimmers. NPR's Howard Berkes reports from London.

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When victory in Europe finally came, Churchill led the celebrations. In private, he was depressed, brooding about the dangers of Stalin and communism. Churchill at 7 pm Sunday examines this period of his life.
Masterpiece Mystery! Silk at 8 pm Sunday follows the rivalries, passions and intrigues of criminal law, starring Maxine Peake (Little Dorrit) and Rupert Penry-Jones (The 39 Steps) as rival barristers.
Ken Burns' The National Parks: America's Best Idea tells the story of people who were willing to devote themselves to saving a portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy. The film explores how the national parks came to be over the course of six episodes — The Scripture of Nature on Monday at 8 pm; The Last Refuge on Tuesday at 8 pm; The Empire of Grandeur on Wednesday at 8 pm; Going Home on Thursday at 8 pm; Great Nature on Friday at 8 pm and The Morning of Creation on Saturday at 8 pm.
American Experience on Tuesday at 7 pm tells the story of Mount Rushmore's creation. It is the story of hucksterism and hyperbole, of a massive public works project in the midst of an economic depression.
Snow geese, pelicans, and bald eagles fly over the Great Plains, the Grand Canyon, Alaska and the Golden Gate Bridge as they encounter and engage with bears, dolphins, bison, and spawning fish on Earthflight, A Nature Special at 7 pm Wednesday.
Contemporary folk rock takes the stage with Mumford & Sons and Flogging Molly on Austin City Limits at 10 pm Wednesday and 11 m Friday.
Comedian, writer and musician Fred Armisen talks about his career on Overheard with Evan Smith at 7 pm Thursday.
Arts In Context at 7:30 pm Thursday tells the story creation of Austin's live-action graphic novel, The Intergalactic Nemesis.
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STERLING – The Sterling prescription drug drop-off box has been "very successful" in its first year, a spokeswoman said Thursday.
Prescription drugs can be dropped into the box at the Sterling Police Department any time day or night, 7 days a week, for safe and environmentally sound disposal.
Illinois American Water Co. partnered with Sterling, Dixon and Morrison police, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Department and 25 other departments to launch the program.
In Sterling, 325 pounds of unwanted medication were taken in the first year, said Karen Cotton, external affairs manager for Illinois American Water.
"That's more than 325 [pounds of] medications that didn't get flushed down the toilet, didn't end up in a landfill and contaminate our groundwater, didn't end up in the hands of somebody that should be using it," Cotton said. "It's extremely important in protecting our community."
The unwanted medications are incinerated in a closed container and so do not harm the environment, she said.
Needles and syringes are not allowed in the drop-off boxes, she said. "Anyone that wants to dispose of those kinds should work with physicians."
The majority of items turned in are expired or unneeded over-the-counter medication and prescription drugs, Cotton said.
Ideally, they are "things you don't want to have in a medicine cabinet or [found by people] who could misuse or abuse it."
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Unwanted drugs can be dropped off at the Sterling Police Department, 212 Third Ave., 24/7. There's also a box in the lobby of the Whiteside County Sheriff's Department, 400 N. Cherry St. in Morrison.
Those dropping off drugs remain anonymous.
Otherwise. go to www.epa.state.il.us/medication-disposal/ and click on "Disposal Locations" to find a box near you, and rules in what can and cannot be dropped off. For instance, needles and syringes are not accepted because of the danger they pose to people emptying the boxes.


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Each student must develop a dossier before entering the Professional Semester (block). Students should have their dossiers to their advisor by November 1 for Spring Block or March 1 for Fall Block enrollment.
You will complete some of these components in your Intro to Teaching class (if you take it at CSC), then, when you are applying for Block, you will revise/update them for your dossier. Include both the original papers and the revised papers in your dossier.
Your own philosophy of education is important because it provides you with focus and emphasis for your teaching. Working to communicate your philosophy helps you to become aware of your own goals and values, and how they knit together with your instructional and professional practices. This also prepares you to integrate them with the goals and values espoused by your school district and your community.
Your statement of philosophy is a description of your own goals and beliefs as a teacher. There is no right philosophy, however, some fit into certain settings better than others. You are likely to refine, augment, and redevelop your philosophy throughout the rest of your career.
Below are some guidelines to produce a well-written, focused, and articulate statement of your philosophy. This statement of philosophy should rely on your personal beliefs and experiences. Your philosophy will be influenced by the knowledge and experience you acquire as you proceed through your teacher certification program.
Your statement of philosophy should answer the following questions:
During Intro to Teaching you will complete the essay "Why I want to be a teacher", then for your dossier you will update that and also include the following:
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Audio Tightrope walk across Grand CanyonMiriam Hall
PETER LLOYD: A fearless American acrobat has pulled off a breathtaking record attempt, by becoming the first person in history to tightrope walk across the Grand Canyon. Nik Wallenda completed the 426 metre walk rigged up to microphones and cameras, so his attempt could be broadcast to a global live television audience.
Miriam Hall prepared this report.
FEMALE DISCOVERY CHANNEL PRESENTER: Tonight, as his next spectacular event...
MIRIAM HALL: The stunt itself was impressive, but it was almost overshadowed by the media hype.
MALE DISCOVERY CHANNEL PRESENTER: No tether, no net, no margin of error tonight. And we are...
MIRIAM HALL: Television viewers around the world were given a blow by blow account of the events leading up to the stunt. There was information on weather conditions, the details of the walk, and even live interviews with his family.
ERINDIRA WALLENDA: There's so many different emotions right now. I'm not crying because I'm worried about anything going wrong, but I'm just - I'm so proud of my husband and (crying) - I'm sorry, I'm getting emotional.
MIRIAM HALL: Nik Wallenda is no stranger to tight rope walks. He's a seventh generation member of the famous Flying Wallendas circus family. Several of his family members have been killed or injured in stunts.
Last year Nik Wallenda walked across Niagara Falls. Today's Grand Canyon walk was broadcast in 10 second delay, because of the high risk of falling. But he was still hooked up to microphones and cameras, to allow him to provide a running commentary from the wire.
NIK WALLENDA: Yes Jesus.
COACH: How are you feeling Nik?
NIK WALLENDA: Good. Lotta wind.
COACH: Yeah, I know it's out there, you're doing the right thing though - just take your time.
MIRIAM HALL: After 22 minutes, the 426 metre walk was complete.
(Sound of applause and cheers)
Nik Wallenda embraced supporters, and soon spoke to the Discovery Channel.
NIK WALLENDA: It was stressful. It was stressful. I mean, again, it's the combination of that wire moving the way it was, I think the tension really played a key role in that, and those winds. Those winds, as I said from the beginning, so unpredictable; and just out of the blue there'd be a 35 mile an hour gust and, you know, I was even looking down at the wind meter that was down there, the anemometer, and thinking, you know, that's too low for getting any accurate readings for what I am up here. And I was watching it, it was still going slow and I was getting kicked with wind.
MIRIAM HALL: With Niagra Falls and now the Grand Canyon now off his list, Wallenda easily named is next challenge.
NIK WALLENDA: My dream for my next time is to walk between two skyscrapers in New York City. I can imagine the millions of fans that will be there watching. And that really is what holds me up there - my fans. I can't thank them enough.
MIRIAM HALL: Anni Davey has been a circus performer for 25 years. She specialises in trapeze artistry, and trains people in all circus arts, including wire walking. She watched Nik Wallenda's stunt with great interest.
ANNI DAVEY: Obviously the training and the preparation is enormous. You have to be enormously strong. But you also have to be able to trust your body completely to not, you know, fail when you need it to correct its balance. Your reflexes have to be lightning fast, you have to be ... And so when I say concentration, that's what, that's what will kill you - a lapse in concentration, not a, very rarely a failure of gear or a failure of technique, but it's a lapse in concentration.
MIRIAM HALL: Can fear take hold of you as well? How do you keep that fear at bay?
ANNI DAVEY: You practice. You practice keeping fear at bay. Everybody should have a healthy respect for heights, and that involves fear. Some people have less than others, and sometimes that can be a liability, if you don't have a healthy respect for height, then you can possibly allow your attention to waiver or your concentration to lapse.
MIRIAM HALL: She believes, despite today's 24-hour media cycle, audiences still have a fascination with death-defying, live events.
ANNI DAVEY: There's a vicarious pleasure in watching something unfold where the outcome is not certain, because we recognise the skill and the mastery. Because we identify and aspire to those things ourselves, even if it's not walking across the Grand Canyon, at least making a statement or making some achievement which shows our control over our own environment or own circumstances.
PETER LLOYD: Anni Davey, the very brave circus performer and trainer there ending Miriam Hall's report.


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My best friend backpacking through Asia was a self-powered hard drive enclosure. Just plug your camera into it, hit the transfer button, and it copies all the photos, instantly freeing you up to keep on shooting.
It's great for remote locations where you don't have a computer to offload pictures to, and it's way cheaper than buying a bunch of large memory cards. I use an SLR and shoot exclusively in RAW, and on the average backpacking/sight-seeing trip easily shoot around 5 GBs of pictures a week.
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Taking a notebook entirely depends on where you are travelling to. If you are travelling in the Europe, US or Australia, then you can happily chug your notebook with you. On the other hand, if you are travelling to Asia, it would depend entirely on your destination. The same goes for parts of Africa and South America.
Actually, there are enough parts of Europe I wouldn't want to chug a notebook with me, unless you are only talking about an available electrical connection and not safety/security.
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You don't want to see the Seven Swans Pagagoda and not remember what it was called later on
The all look great BTW.
And oh, carry a flashlight and a Swiss army knife. Both always come in useful.
Never, ever, ever, EVER carry a knife, Swiss army or not, into Mexico. I'm not sure about European countries or the like but in Mexico they want to put you in jail so that some of your American dollars can help out their budget. I have a former friend who went that I specifically told not to bring anything remotely considered a weapon and he, like the 'tard he is, brought a swiss army knife and sure enough he got searched and landed himself in a Mexican jail. Cost him over $1500 to get out..for a swiss a
I say if you're gonna be packing everything with you on your back everywhere, you've got to keep light. I read that even mp3 players are a bad idea, because every ounce (or kilohectare, for you metric lovers) counts when you're going any real distance with a pack on your back. I combine the mp3 player with the phone (but it doesn't do me any good, because my wife wants me to leave the phone at home with her).
I went on a 15-mile hike with the Scouts a few weeks ago, and I felt every pound I had on me. One of the leaders even told about how he dumps excess water if he knows there's a stream a mile ahead.
So I guess it's up to you. If you feel like you can take it, go on a 15-mile hike with everything you think you want to take. After 15 miles, you'll know what is worth hauling around and what's worth leaving. That's what worked for me. After that 15 miler I got a different pack, changed what I ate, changed how much water I carried (and how I carried it), and bought some new boots.
Test-drive your pack. It's worth it!
I'm sure other insurance companies do similar stuff. Just be upfront about what you're doing when you get it so that you don't end up surprised later.
I'd take a lightweight boat. For roughly 3/4 of your trip, you'll need it.
Failing that, the GPS / Phone is handy. One of those multi-tools is ridiculously handy, too.
I'd also bring a spare set of sturdy waterproof steel toed boots (and put some gel inserts into them too). Sore feet suck.
Pack what you think you'll need, and then leave 1/2 of it at home. No one ever gets on the road and wishes they brought
Forget the laptop. On my first extended backpacking trip through Western Europe, I took a laptop with me and shipped it home within two weeks. It wasn't worth the hassle.
Doing laundry on the road is expensive and can be a major hassle. Get used to being dirtier than you are at home.
A sleeping bag isn't as important as I thought it was going to be, but I was still glad I carried it. Most hostels provide (or require you to use their) linens.
A small shoulder bag or backpack is a good idea. Something to carry your camera, lunch, book, etc. while you're out and about during the day.
Don't pack a year's worth of supplies. Take sample-sized products (shampoo, soap, etc.) with you to start out, and then replace what you need as you go.
Buy the largest travel towel you can find. They're the ones which feel like thick felt, absorb crazy amounts of water, and dry out super fast. One of the best investments I ever made.
Take a padlock with you. Most places that provide lockers expect you to bring your own lock. A combination lock is better -- no key means one less thing you have to no lose.
Everyone has different ideas about security based on their own experiences. I happen to think the fancy cable/mesh things you can wrap around your backpack aren't worthwhile. They just make it look like you've got something worth stealing. A simple combination luggage lock on your backpack's main zipper compartment should be all you need. Of course, do whatever makes you comfortable.
Don't be the American guy who dresses up like Ranger Rick to walk around foreign cities. Having said that, I usually preferred to travel with only 1 pair of shoes so they have to be versatile. I usually wear my light Timberland walking boots. Sometimes I'll take my Vans with me too. I also carry flip-flops 'cause I have a thing about the floors of public showers.
A small flashlight for digging through your bag while everyone else in the room is sleeping. A cheap watch. A pocketknife. A few books. Don't worry about running out of books to read - books are a commodity and other travelers will always trade with you. Many hostels have a take one/leave one bookshelf.
The biggest piece of advice I can give you is something that took me a long time to learn. Forget about trying to take fancy pictures of every architectural marvel, work of art, and scenic panorama you find. Take some of those, sure, but what you'll want when it's all over is pictures of the people you met and spent time with. Trust me. I have thousands of pictures public sculptures, beautiful buildings, cityscapes, mountain ranges, etc. None of them are half as interesting as the group shot of everyone crowded onto the bed in the dirty hostel in Rome, or the girl who cooked you a birthday dinner in Seville, or the guys you played soccer with that one afternoon in Taxco. For some reason, it wasn't intuitive to me that the really good memories revolve around interesting people, not interesting things.
There's a thousand tips that people can and will give, but most of them you'll have to learn on your own. Have fun!
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During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.
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Manchester United have had many world-class players over the years.
Here they all are, combined in one all-star squad.
Goalkeeper: Edwin van der Sar
Edwin van der Sar is a goalkeeping legend at the club. The Dutchman was feared by most strikers in the Premier League and pulled off amazing saves regularly. United bought him from Fulham for a reported fee of £2m.
Defenders: Gary Neville, Nemenja Vidic, Denis Irwin, Rio Ferdinand
These defenders have many skills and are all known as legends at the club. They are all very successful and have performed amazingly at Old Trafford and away grounds.
Gary Neville
Gary Neville is now a football commentator and analyser who actually knows what he is talking about. An aggressive right-back but has always been a top player.
Nemenja Vidic
The Serbian has had recent injury problems but is now back to fitness and has had many amazing moments in his seven-year career at United.
Denis Irwin
Irwin is now a retired player and has won over all the Red Devils fans in his career. One of the main left-backs in the past for United and has always had a goalscoring attitude.
Rio Ferdinand
The England centre-back has made 296 league appearances for the Red Devils after moving from Leeds United
Midfielders: Sir Bobby Charlton, Paul Scholes, Paddy Crerand, Roy Keane
Sir Bobby Charlton
Sir Bobby Charlton is one of the best English footballers to ever live. He was an amazing talent for Manchester United and became known all over the world.
Paul Scholes
Paul Scholes will always be a hero at Manchester United. He will always be a part of the United staff when he retires. Facing retirement, Scholes has been an amazing midfielder and many of the world's best players have complimented him.
Paddy Crerand
Paddy Crerand currently has a TV show of his own on MUTV. He isn't known as a football commentator but more as a player. He has scored some amazing goals alongside other legendary players.
Roy Keane
Roy Keane is a Red Devil through and through and was amazing at Old Trafford.
Wingers: Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, George Best, Ryan Giggs
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo, who now plays for Real Madrid and is rumoured to be heading back to the Theatre of Dreams, learned his trade at Manchester United. He is still shown respect by the fans and has scored so many goals.
David Beckham
With free-kicks just as good as Ronaldo's many people argue that in each players United era, Beckham was the better player. He joined when he was young and became a legend at Old Trafford. He is known all around the world and is currently playing for Paris Saint Germain.
George Best
Best, from Northern Ireland, was phenomenal for United. He was one of the first celebrity footballers in his career from 1963-1974
Ryan Giggs
Giggs is still playing for Manchester United at the age of 39. He arrived at Old Trafford from City's youth team in 1987.
Strikers: Wayne Rooney, Andy Cole, Eric Cantona, Denis Law
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney joined Manchester United from Everton at the age of 19. He has improved massively and has scored many amazing goals, including a stunning bicycle kick against Manchester City.
Andy Cole
This chant from the Manchester United fans did him justice: "Andy Cole, Andy Cole, Andy Andy Cole! He gets the ball, he scores a goal! Andy, Andy Cole!"
Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona is one of the most famous names in Manchester United's history, even if he did sometimes lose his temper on the pitch. Most infamously, he was banned for nine months after kicking a Crystal Palace supporter.
Denis Law
Denis Law is a player who played at Manchester United for 11 years before returning to City for a season. He scored many amazing goals at Old Trafford.
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Tinfoil hat time (joke)
You know, I always thought sheeple was meant more for people who just went along with the flock and didn't make any protests about where they were being led. You know, kind of like people who blindly trust companies when companies put out statements saying that their products never hurt *anybody* and that you should trust them and keep buying from them.
At least one of HP's printers is listed in two different coulumns. It's 'above average but *may* be high'. So they list it in high as well. No further e
In the 20 years of doing this, not one of their employees has had any lung problems.
Black lung disease (coal miners) and white lung disease (ship yard workers, from asbestos particles) don't become problems until decades after exposure. It is possible that someone who worked a few months in a toner cartridge refilling operation 20 years ago will start to have problems in the next 5 to 30 years. It is a hard thing to tell a lung crippled 70 year old that he would still be able to ski and climb mountains if only he hadn't taken that summer job in the shipyards when he was teen.
I am not c
Claims this dust is as bad as cigarette smoking is a ridiculous statement, as toner particles are non toxic (tests have been done). Buildup in the lungs is a major issue however, as ultra-fine particles are not expelled from the lungs once inside -- this is a worry.
I work for a large toner company, and we do tests on machines in enclosed areas with experimental toners. Areas we work in are monitored for dust particles, and we are well below safe limits. If our areas are safe, then an office environment certainly should be.
Note the vast majority of problem machines are by HP -- particle emissions is not a problem in the industry, it just seems to be a problem with HP printers. HP is a manufacturer of "affordable" printers, perhaps they are not as well put together as more expensive machines. The media took a small issue and blew it out of proportion, much as it does with everything.
You are correct in stating that older machines that need maintenance, and are used
The sad (but true) facts are:
Sad, yes. But inescapably true.
Of course HP - who had the most printers emitting the most crap in the study - can be expected to get defensive and spread FUD.
But you can be sure that if the report listed HP printers as low emitters, HP would have put out a press release praising the study and it probably would have also put a sticker on each new printer saying 'Low particle emissions'.
Oh, and BTW: people should read the original researchers paper in full, and not just accept the HP PR 'contoversy hose-down' attempt at face value. The o
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the worst 1's in recent memory, regardless of when you bought them are Sam Cowart, Anthony Schlegel, Kevan Barlow, Justin McCareins, Kellen Clemens, Gholston, Rick Mirer
Favre : worst gift ever
Sanchez: jury still out
the worst 1's in recent memory, regardless of when you bought them are Sam Cowart, Anthony Schlegel, Kevan Barlow, Justin McCareins, Kellen Clemens, Gholston, Rick Mirer
Farve Titans throwback Jersey. ewwwwwwwwww
The Jersey shirts are the way to go now. Half the price and you can wear them anywhere.
Revis Jersey Shirt
Sanchez Authentic
Santana Moss (It was only $15 because I bought it in the off season)
John Abraham
Knicks-Marbury home jersey.
I got my Keyshawn Johnson (Kelly Green)
And Nick Mangold (Green)
Love both of them and still rock them. Looking to get another one not sure who yet.
My wife comes home a couple of weeks ago all proud of the fact she paid $20
bucks for Jet jerseys at Modells.
I look at her in horror when she reveals 1 Burress and 1 Holmes for my twin
Mind you she bought them to replace a Lavernius and Leon jerseys that the boys outgrew.
I have bought Boomer Esiason replica, a O'Donnell, a Chrebet, a Testeverde replicas (Wish I still had those two back), a Pennington that I'm holding onto, even though it doesn't fit me anymore since I lost weight and a Farve authentic that I gave to my ex girlfriend. She tells me she gets a lot of crap for it. She lives in Chicago.
Only jerseys I want now are a Namath, Chrebet, Martin and Klecko.
I just flat out don't buy jerseys. Players come and go too quickly, and it's only acceptable to me if it's an all-time great Jet or an absolute favorite all-time Jet. That being said, I'd love a James Hasty jersey, as he was my all-time favorite player to watch (he was our shutdown corner that didn't get the credit until AFTER he left the team, and kind of didn't get national attention because it was the same era that Neon played).
I have the sad distinction of owning the Kellen Clemens(green)/Brett Favre(white) twofer....
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. - After putting together consecutive victories for the first time this season with wins over Quinnipiac and the University of California, Irvine last week, the Yale women's basketball team went into a Tuesday evening match-up at the University of California, Riverside in search of its third straight win. However, despite a game-best 24 points from junior forward Melissa Colborne and 17 points and eight rebounds from junior forward Haywood Wright, the Bulldogs fell to the host Highlanders by a score of 72-65.
With the loss, the Bulldogs fell to record at 5-6. UC Riverside, the preseason favorite in the Big West Conference, improved to 4-8 with the victory.
Colborne's 24 points, which matched her season-best output, were highlighted by a Yale record 14 successful free throws. The previous record of 12 made free throws in a game was reached five times, including twice by Colborne. Sophomore guard Yoyo Greenfield netted nine points and pulled down a season-high five rebounds. The Bulldogs committed a season-low 15 turnovers and held UC Riverside's Kemie Nkele, who entered the game averaging 18 points per contest, to just nine points.
The contest was a tight affair from the start, as the two squads battled to a 19-19 deadlock with 7:59 remaining in the frame. The Bulldogs claimed a slight advantage in the next spurt of action, led by four points by Colborne, but the Highlanders hung tough as the game entered the final media timeout of the first half with Yale holding a 29-26 edge. The home team went on a quick 8-2 run after the stoppage to grab a 34-31 lead, but a Wright three-pointer with 1:13 left knotted the score once again at 34-34. The Highlanders netted the final three points of the frame and headed into the intermission with a slim 37-34 edge.
Colborne led all players in the half with 13 points. Wright joined her in double figures with 11, and Greenfield grabbed a team-high three first-half rebounds. Chanel Foster, Tainoisouti Lott and Roney Friend each netted six points to lead a balanced UC Riverside attack that saw nine different players tally at least two points. The Bulldogs shot 12-for-27 (44.4%) from the floor, 1-for-4 (25%) from three-point range and 9-for-12 (75%) from the free throw line. The Highlanders were 13-for-31 (41.9%) from the field, missed all three of their attempts from downtown and connected on 11 of 15 (73.3%) free throws. UC Riverside outrebounded Yale 22-16 and won the turnover battle by a 7-6 margin.
A pair of Greenfield free throws, awarded due to a technical foul on UC Riverside Head Coach John Margaritis during the intermission, ran the score to 37-36 to begin the second half. The Bulldogs netted the first six points of the half and, in total, started the frame on a 9-2 run to gain a 43-39 edge at the first media timeout with 15:32 on the clock. The Highlanders, however, promptly struck back with an 8-3 run of their own that gave them a 47-46 edge with 11:50 left in regulation. Two free throws from Colborne pushed the score back to a deadlock at 51-51, and a trey from Greenfield gave the Bulldogs a lead at 57-55 with 4:48 left. UC Riverside pushed back once again with a 5-2 run spurt to bring the score to a 60-60 stalemate with 2:33 remaining in the contest. A three-point play from Roney Friend gave the Highlanders the lead with 1:42 left, but a pair of Colborne free throws cut the lead back to one point at 63-62 with 1:18 remaining. After a UC Riverside timeout, Jessie Schmuckal knocked down a three-pointer, the first of the game for the home team, to bring the lead to four points at 66-62 and force a Yale timeout. Yale would not score again until the closing seconds, and the Highlanders hit their free throws down the stretch to escape with a 72-65 win.
Colborne and Friend shared the half high of 11 points, while Wright and Nkele each hauled in seven second-half boards to pace their teams on the glass. Seyram Gbewonyo netted 10 of her 15 points after the intermission for the Highlanders. In the second frame, Yale shot 7-for-29 (24.1%) from the field, 4-for-9 from beyond the arc and 13-for-17 (76.5%) from the foul line. The Highlanders shot 11-for-21 (52.4%) from the floor, 1-for-2 from deep and 12-19 (63.2%) from the stripe. The Bulldogs outrebounded UC Riverside 23-18 in the half but were edged in the turnover battle, 8-7.
For the game, Yale shot 19-for-56 (33.9%) from the floor, 5-for-14 (38.5%) from downtown and 22-for-29 (75.9%) from the free throw line. The home team was 24-for-52 (46.2%) from the field, 1-for-5 (20%) from three-point range and 23-for-34 (67.6%) from the line. The Highlanders won the battle under the board, 40-39, and edged Yale in turnovers, 15-13. Friend led UC Riverside with 17 points, and Nkele grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds.
Back on the East Coast, Yale kicks off 2009 with a four-game homestand against St. Bonaventure (Jan. 4), New Jersey Institute of Technology (Jan. 9), Bryant (Jan. 13) and the Ivy League opener against Brown (Jan. 16).
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Syrian president to give speech Sunday
By The Associated Press
This article was published January 5, 2013 at 1:23 p.m.
BEIRUT Syria's state run news agency said President Bashar Assad will deliver a speech on Sunday in a rare address to the nation.
SANA said Saturday that Assad will speak about the latest developments in Syria. It did not provide more details.
The speech would be the first by the embattled leader in months, and comes amid intense fighting between government troops and rebels on the outskirts of Damascus.
Assad has rarely spoken in public since the uprising against him began in March 2011.
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Submission + - PCI-Express coming to handheld devices (computerworld.com.au)
angry tapir writes: "The PCI-Express standards-setting organization is creating a thin interconnect that would link mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets to external peripherals. The cable interconnect will enable data transfers between host devices and external devices at speeds of up to 8G bps (bits per second). The organization hopes handheld devices equipped with PCI-Express ports will reach the market by 2013."


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Submission + - How Well Will Linux Handle Future Multicores? (mit.edu)
eldavojohn writes: Multicore (think tens or hundreds of cores) will come at a price for current operating systems. A team at MIT found that as they approached 48 cores their operating system slowed down. After activating more and more cores in their simulation, a sort of memory leak occurred whereby data had to remain in memory as long as a core might need it in its calculations. But the good news is that in their paper (PDF), they showed that for at least several years Linux should be able to keep up with chip enhancements in the multicore realm. To handle multiple cores, Linux keeps a counter of which cores are working on the data. As a core starts to work on a piece of data, Linux increments the number. When the core is done, Linux decrements the number. As the core count approached 48, the amount of actual work decreased and Linux spent more time managing counters. But the team found that 'Slightly rewriting the Linux code so that each core kept a local count, which was only occasionally synchronized with those of the other cores, greatly improved the system's overall performance.' The researchers caution that as the number of cores skyrockets, operating systems will have to be completely redesigned to handle managing these cores and SMP. After reviewing the paper, one researcher is confident Linux will remain viable for five to eight years without need for a major redesign.


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By Julie Montanaro
Party goers had a terrifying surprise when the floor beneath them gave way.
It happened at the Seminole Grand Apartments back in 2012
and now six people are suing the complex to pay their medical bills and more.
"The floor just kept caving in more and more."
That's how one party goer described the night the floor gave way at a penthouse party at the Seminole Grand apartments.
It happened back in October 2012. First responders say 55 people were hurt.
Now a half dozen of them have filed suit against the complex.
"It was almost like a something out of a movie. One minute the person that she's looking at is standing there facing her and the next minute she's falling through the floor," attorney Jim Biggart said.
Attorney Jim Biggart has just filed lawsuits on behalf of six party goers including college students Lorrin Rucker and Kilani Davis.
Here's a photo of Rucker with a black eye and stitches
Biggart says Davis suffered a head injury and has scars all over her legs from the people and debris that fell on top of her.
The lawsuit contends Seminole Grand, the Collier Companies and Paradigm Properties Management were all negligent for failing to maintain the apartment building, failing to regularly inspect it and failing to warn residents that the floor was "not stable, not structurally sound and was unreasonably dangerous."
"They've got a duty to the kids that live at Seminole Grand to make sure the building is safe," Biggart said, "and if the kids are gathering for a party and it's not going to be safe, the people that are running that place ought to say you can't do that and that didn't happen here."
We have been trying to get a response from Seminole Grand. That hasn't happened yet.
The complex did release a statement back in 2012 soon after the floor collapse (see full statement below) which said the City of Tallahassee had verified the building was structurally sound and in compliance with state and city codes.
Seminole Grand said the upstairs apartment was a three bedroom residence and was never intended to hold a large crowd.
We'll let you know if Seminole Grand gets back to us with a comment on the lawsuits.
Seminole Grand Release
Tallahassee, FL - October 25, 2012 - 2:40 pm - "In the days since the floor collapse at Seminole Grand, all of us at The Collier Companies have focused our attention on helping our residents and the broader community. Above all, we are concerned for the well-being of the 55 individuals who were injured in this incident, and for the safety and other needs of our residents.
"We are all grateful that there were no life-threatening injuries, and we especially appreciate the exceptional first responders and neighbors, whose swift actions brought immediate help to those in need. I also wish to commend the outstanding team at Seminole Grand, whose actions made sure the impact to our other residents was kept to a minimum.
"We have fully cooperated with authorities, and will continue to do so in any way necessary as we work to further identify the specific cause of the accident. Here are relevant facts as we know them:
- The affected building is unique within Seminole Grand, and is not a regular apartment building of multiple units. Above the complex clubhouse was a single apartment with three bedrooms, a den and a large common area, where most of the partygoers congregated. Only the three residents who leased the unit have been displaced by the accident, and Seminole Grand immediately found them alternative lodging within the complex.
- The City of Tallahassee has verified that the building was structurally sound and was built and maintained in compliance with all applicable State Building Codes and City Codes. The upstairs unit was intended to be used only as a small residence, not as an assembly hall. It was never envisioned to hold a large crowd.
- The event on the night of the accident was a resident-run party, and Seminole Grand in no way sanctioned or participated in it. Attendees learned of the party from friends, emails and online promotions, and the promoters did not inform Seminole Grand of their plans.
- According to police reports, one of the residents of the penthouse told officers that "approximately 200 to 225 people were at the party." Even the reported 55 injured attendees represent several times more occupants than are authorized under applicable codes and the residents' lease.
- An online advertisement for the party indicated guests would be required to pay a $2.00 charge to get in the door, but announced that dancers and "shotgirls" would be provided. Police reports indicate that attendees as young as 15 were present at the party.
"It is beyond dispute that the number of guests in the upstairs unit at the time of the accident far exceeded the allowable capacity of the unit. Even though the structure was built in full compliance with all applicable standards, it was never designed to support the combined weight of so many individuals. This undoubtedly placed a substantially greater strain on the flooring than it was designed for. Whether additional factors contributed to the accident remains to be determined, but the excessive number of individuals allowed into the unit by the party promoters cannot be overlooked as a contributing cause of the accident.
"The Collier Companies management has focused on securing the area, stabilizing the structure and re-establishing services to our residents. We are exploring options to provide our residents with amenities unavailable as a result of the accident, and we will begin repairs as soon as safely possible. Throughout the months-long cleanup and reconstruction process, we will do everything possible to minimize further impact on our residents and their guests."
Tallahassee, FL - October 24, 2012 - 3:26 pm - City officials released the floor plans to WCTV of the Seminole Grand apartment where a floor collapsed this weekend, injuring 55 people.
The floor collapsed in the Living Room of the residence and fell in to the Leasing Office of the building.
Pictures of those plans are attached.
The plans include structural notes such as "Pounds per square foot" or PSF.
The building code designated that on residential floors the "Live Loads" were not to exceed 40 pounds per square foot. The apartment measures 2100 square feet.
At this time, City officials state that the limit was exceeded.
Tallahassee, FL - October 24, 2012 - 12:17 pm - City officials say that the estimated 100 people who attended a party at Seminole Grand in the late hours of October 20th/early morning hours of October 21st were in violation of the building's fire code. The fire code is in place to determine how many people could safely exit the apartment in the case of a fire. It has nothing to do with how much weight the structure can bear.
The City is expected to release the apartment's floor plan to WCTV later today.
Stay with WCTV for more information.
Tallahassee, FL - October 23, 2012 - City officials will not be determining the cause of the collapse. City of Tallahassee says once they found that the building was up to code, investigation into the incident comes under the control of the Seminole Grand apartment complex.
Tallahassee, FL - As the dust settles from an apartment complex floor collapse, the question of "what exactly happened," still remains.
Multiple witnesses say that there were more than 100 people at this apartment party Sunday morning when the floor gave out. With no official cause released just yet, we went looking for some answers as to why it happened.
Our cameras were there when the floor gave out from underneath the feet of more than 100 party goers Sunday morning.
Witnesses say that even though the party was packed "shoulder to shoulder" there wasn't anything to indicate the floor would give out, even though The Seminole Grand does state in it's lease "Landlord requires that no more than 10 persons be allowed in the Unit at any one time.
Vertina Hernandez, Partygoer, stated, "Usually when there's a party or something everyone's dancing and moving around, everyone was like standing still, just standing still, they weren't even moving and floor just went out."
The City of Tallahassee looked into whether the building which was built in 1995 was up to code. The answer? It was.
Michelle Bono, City of Tallahassee, says, "the plans showed that this would be a four bedroom apartment, our inspections all showed that it was built according to code, so in terms of the city's review process, it was built as it was intended to be built."
So who's at fault? That has yet to be determined. But the lease states that if the terms are violated, the damage costs are the residents responsibility
Even though the Seminole Grand is not allowing our cameras on the property, it is a private residence, the Community Manager spoke with me off-camera. He said it's just too dangerous for us to see inside, and the CEO of the apartment's parent company Collier Companies reiterated that same statement over the phone.
There is no information on that time as to pending litigation.
Tallahassee, FL - The cleanup is underway at the site of a 2nd story floor collapse at an apartment
The Sunday morning incident injured 55 people and knocked out cable and internet to the complex
This is as close as they're letting us get to the Seminole Grand apartments. Security blocked off the entrance to the leasing office and the apartment above, which is where the floor gave way underneath a party what witnesses say was more than 100 people.
I did speak with the community manager Leonard Edmond. He said beyond the statement they supplied to residents Sunday evening, a statement you can read at wctv.tv, there's not much else to say.
Edmond gave me an update as far as some of the utilities. He said they had the internet turned back on by Sunday evening. The community manager also said that this is the only apartment like this in the complex, a four room penthouse style located above the office.
Edmond did say that he's never seen floor structural problems aside from leaks here and there, but nothing close to this. He says it was a unique situation, just a mass amount of people in a small area.
They didn't allow us to see inside, but Edmond said it's exactly what you think it would be in there, debris on the ground and a hole in the roof, but just too dangerous to let us in. One of the questions raised in all this; was the building up to code?
Tallahassee, FL - City officials are now looking into just how the second floor of a Tallahassee apartment complex collapsed...injuring dozens of people.
They released this statement to their residents:
In it they say: "We are very grateful that there was no life threatening injuries. Our immediate goals are to restore service to you as soon as possible."
Damage is estimated at $250,000.
City inspectors are on scene right now and a spokesperson tells WCTV they plan to release more information this afternoon.
We'll have an update tonight on WCTV Eyewitness News.
Tallahassee, FL - October 21, 2012 - "I turned my head for a second and the ground started shaking. I turned my head again and the floor was gone, people were gone, people were just falling."
Calman Stewart talked with us in between searching through the bushes for lost items at the Seminole Grand apartments. The same bushes he had to jump from two stories into less than 24 hours earlier. It was the only way he thought he could escape a terrifying floor collapse at a party.
"You heard people screaming and crying and yelling, the floor just kept caving in more and more so at that point in time people were just trying to get out for their lives," said Stewart.
Stewart is one of 55 people who firefighters say got hurt.
Vertina Hernandez was friends with one of the people throwing the party and described the scene outside after the collapse.
"I just saw people limping, people being on stretchers. A lot of people got hurt," Hernandez said.
Fred Jiles wasn't lucky enough to escape out of a window. He was one of the dozens who fell through the floor.
"I was free falling for like a good two seconds before I hit the first floor. And then bricks and stuff were falling down. That's how I got the lump on my head, the cut. I got a cut on the inside of my lip so deep I can't even eat.
"An actual whole floor, for it to collapse and everyone fall through, I don't think that should've happened," said Jiles. The lump on his forehead was still very visible.
The four room apartment was located above the leasing center and clubhouse. The office was closed Sunday as restorations began. No non-employees were allowed inside.
Tallahassee, FL - October 21, 2012- Tallahasse Fire Department updated the injury numbers to 55 on Sunday afternoon.
Lt. Mike Bellamy said that none of the injuries were life threatening, but because of the amount of people injured, buses were used to transport victims to the hospital.
Residents at the party described a horrific scene of the floor opening up and seeing people just fall through.
Spokespeople for the Seminole Grand Apartments said that they cannot make an official comment until they release a statement to their residents.
Tallahassee, Florida - October 21, 2012 - About 45 people were hurt this morning when the second floor of a penthouse at Seminole Grand Apartments collapsed during a party.
The Tallahassee Fire Department says about 100 people were at a party at Seminole Grand Apartments. That party was in a two story penthouse portion of the complex.
Around 1:20 this morning the second floor of the penthouse collapsed. Tallahassee Police on scene say all the injuries were minor.
The Tallahassee Fire Department estimates structural damages to be $250,000.


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AUBURN HILLS >> "We came back for more!" Bruno Mars told a near-capacity crowd Wednesday night, June 18, at The Palace of Auburn Hills. And rest assured that familiarity bred anything but contempt.
The Grammy Award-winning Mars and his eight Hooligans fired up The Palace last July, and he's only become hotter during the interim, thanks to his Super Bowl halftime performance in February — which clearly drew some folks to this year's show who may not have heard of Mars before. They certainly recognized where the Hawaiian native came from, though, as Mars and company (including Detroit-born musical director Phredley Brown) delivered the same kind of exuberant, cross-generational revue, deftly blending contemporary pop with old-school R&B, right down to Mars' Michael Jackson-style moves and loose, good-humored group choreography that would make James Brown's Famous Flames proud.
Mars' music, meanwhile, cut a wide stylistic swatch. The laser-lit opener ""Moonshine" swelled from smooth soul verses to epic pop choruses, while "Natalie's" kinetic bop was pure pop energy and "Treasure" offered vintage disco, complete with a mirror ball. Mars displayed his deep roots with a quick cover of Barrett Strong's Motown hit "Money (That's What I Want)," throwing in a Chuck Berry guitar break, and with the doo-wop of "Marry You," the reggae of Travie McCoy's "Billionaire" and the harder rock of "Runaway Baby," "Grenade" and the moody, dramatic show-closer "Gorilla."
The hits kept coming, too — B.o.B.'s "Nothin' on You," "Just The Way You Are," "When I Was Your Man" and, of course, "Locked Out of Heaven," which Mars introduced with a brief drum solo. It was a feel-good night from start to finish — the smile never left Mars' face, nor his fans' — and amid the pyrotechnics and confetti it was clear that if the first time was the charm, the second time was just as exciting.
The Palace crowd also got a look at perhaps the next Bruno Mars in opener Aloe Blacc, another genre-mixing singer and songwriter whose brand of soul also ties in other influences. The dapper artist's hits — "The Man" and the socially conscious "Wake Me Up" — have put him on the map, but his 45-minute set on Wednesday showed there's more where they came from, particularly in songs such as "Love is the Answer," "You Make Me Smile," "Soldier in the City" and "I Need a Dollar."


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I was just talking to somebody at the BGSU game this past Saturday about why they got rid of the old Michigan Replay music when Rodriguez came in and the show morphed into "Inside Michigan Football".
I used to goddamn love that Michigan Replay song, and I'm just curious as to why they really did get rid of it (did RR not like it, did somebody just decide it was time for a change/update, etc.). If it was because somebody just arbitrarily decided it was time for an update, I owe that person a kick to the head, because that music had become as much a part of Michigan Football to me as anything else. Any info on this would be appreciated.
P.S. Woooooooooooo this post is >4 years old and I'm the first to comment on it


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The people have spoken — and Betty White will host the May 8 episode of Saturday Night Live.
Following White's SAG Life Achievement honor in January, a Facebook campaign was launched imploring SNL to book the funny lady as host. The campaign grew even stronger following White's Super Bowl Snickers commercial.
At 88, the six-time Emmy winner will make history as SNL's oldest host ever, and despite a career that began on live TV and radio, this will be White's first-time hosting SNL in her seven-decade career. SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels tells USA Today that he has "always wanted" the beloved comedienne to host, but White turned him down three times.
Although White has no children of her own — except for Pontiac, her beloved golden retriever — White will be hosting a special Mother's Day episode of SNL, joined by six former stars of the show, most of whom are moms: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch.
Michaels says White is the perfect Mother's Day host because "she's the mother of us all in comedy, so it will be a celebration of Betty White."


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Ancient heterogenous mantle found below Arctic OceanUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
HONOLULU — Scientists have discovered highly heterogeneous mantle rocks beneath the Gakkel Ridge in the Arctic Ocean. These rocks have survived the mixing process in the deep mantle and some have retained their two billion year old melting signatures, preserved by the complex geologic history of the region. The unprecedented discovery of these rocks indicates that mantle heterogeneity may turn out to be more widespread in mid-ocean ridge settings than inferred from the more commonly studied erupted lavas. The results are published in the March 20th edition of the prestigious journal Nature.
The international team, co-led by Assistant Specialist Eric Hellebrand of the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), carried out two sampling expeditions aboard a German icebreaker to the inhospitable Gakkel Ridge in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole. The ridge itself lies 5000 meters (3 miles) deep in the ocean beneath the Arctic ice cap, and is considered the slowest spreading ridge on Earth. By using dredging equipment, the scientists were able to recover samples of mantle rock from the ocean floor. The samples were labeled, catalogued and then cut into slices thinner than a human hair so they could be examined under a microscope. That is when Hellebrand, along with UHM Postdoctoral Researcher and co-author Anette von der Handt, realized that they had found something that, for many geologists, is as rare and fascinating as moon rocks; Mantle rocks devoid of sea floor alteration. Even more, on analysis of the isotopes of osmium, a noble metal rarer than platinum, the samples turned out to be 2 billion years old.
Jonathan Snow, a co-author on the paper and an assistant professor of Geosciences at University of Houston said "We can't exaggerate how important these rocks are — they're a window into that deep part of the earth." In the paper, the team reports that osmium isotopic measurements obtained from the retrieved samples show records that these mantle rocks underwent partial melting some 2 billion years ago, and have been chemically isolated in the mantle since. This age information is retained in the natural decay of the element Rhenium to an isotope of Osmium. Partial melting removes Rhenium from the mantle into the basaltic melt, thereby freezing in the osmium isotopic composition at the time of melting.
The creation of new ocean floor at mid-ocean ridges is the direct result of convection in the Earth mantle, the layer between 7 and 3000 km depth in the Earth. This is the region that melts to form the most abundant volcanic rocks, called basalts, which erupt on the seafloor. At the slowest spreading mid-ocean ridges, this basaltic crust is very thin or in many places completely absent, allowing direct access to the uppermost mantle. "Compared to the varied and ancient continental crust, most geologists think of the mantle as a relatively homogeneous region of the deep Earth", Hellebrand says. "Some variations in composition, or heterogeneities, are well known, and are seen in volcanic rocks from Hawaii and Iceland." These heterogeneities occur in the Earth by extracting certain elements (called lithophiles) and concentrating them in these unique enriched regions. Crustal processes produce these heterogeneous regions, which are then transported in more homogeneous or depleted mantle as the mantle convects within the Earth. This model is frequently referred to as a "plum pudding", where the lithophile-enriched "plums" sit in a "pudding" of well-mixed depleted mantle.
Because the mantle is slowly moving and churning within the earth, geologists believe the mantle is a layer of well-mixed rock. Fresh mantle rock wells up at ridges to create new crust. As the continental plates move, this crust slowly makes it way to a subduction zone, a plate boundary where one plate slides underneath another and the crust is pushed back into the mantle from which it came.
This whole process takes about 200 million years and so it was surprising to find rocks that had not been remixed inside the mantle for two billion years.
The discovery of ancient melt depletions upwelling in the mantle beneath the Gakkel Ridge suggests that there may be different flavors of "plums" in the mantle, including both enriched and depleted varieties. If so, this means that the Earth's deep mantle is an even less homogeneous place than scientists had thought it was, and instead may preserve a geologic history as complex and ancient as that of the continental crust. "That it is seen in dredge hauls located quite far away from each other in different sections of the ridge shows that the heterogeneity exists on a range of scales" says von der Handt.
For interviews contact:
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Anette von der Handt, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Geology and Geophysics, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, firstname.lastname@example.com (808) 956-6576
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Release by Tara Hicks Johnson, with additional information from Rolando Garcia, University of Houston.


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Hi, I'm new here, so thought I'd get the indroductions over with
How did you pick your screen name? Idk, I just stumbled over it and thought it sounded kewl
How did you come to read Twilight and which book is your favorite? I stumbled over the music video for Paramore's song and thought it looked like an interesting movie; I've always loved the supernatural. After watching the film a few months later, I discovered that they were based on books and the rest is history.
My favorite is definitely Breaking Dawn, more specifically, book three.
Who do you like best: Edward, Bella, or Jacob? None of them, sorry.
Who is your favorite minor character? Charlie Swan.
What are your hobbies? Reading, writing, watching movies/TV and listening to music. I'm very laidback
Where are you from (general area like Montana, not exact town!) Europe.
How old are you? (In general, like teen, 20's, 30's, 40's etc) Twenties.
Anything else you would like to share. I adore Twilight fanfiction, both as an author and reader.


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Samsung to Exibit Galaxy Note 8 at MWC 2013 (Update)
Samsung to Exibit Galaxy Note 8 at MWC 2013 (Update)
*Update as of 22/1/2013 11.04 am: SamMobile adds that the Galaxy Note 8 will be powered by a quad-core 1.6GHz processor.
*Update as of 21/1/2013 10.56 pm: iNews24 reports that Samsung's mobile chief JK Shin has confirmed that the company will be unveiling the Galaxy Note 8 at MWC 2013.
Samsung may have released several tablets with different sizes (7.0, 7.7, 8.9, 10.1-inch), but it is rumored to be introducing an 8-inch tablet at MWC 2013 next month.
According to SamMobile, the upcoming 8-inch tablet is called the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. It is reported to come in two versions: Wi-Fi (GT-N5100) and cellular (GT-5110). SamMobile claims to have obtained a complete spec list for the Galaxy Note 8.0:
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- 8-inch Super Clear LCD display / 1280 x 800 pixels
- 16GB or 32GB internal storage (microSD support up to 32GB)
- 5-megapixel rear camera / 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
- S Pen
- 211.3 x 136.3 x 7.95mm
- 330g
- 4600mAh
Judging from the specs list, the Galaxy Note 8.0 should be positioned as an midrange Android tablet. While there is no information on the type of processor used, Samsung may equip it with the previous generation Exynos 4 Quad processor to keep costs down. We are hoping to see the recently announced Exynos 5 Octa processor, but we reckon Samsung will reserve it for the Galaxy S IV.
Sources: SamMobile (1) (2) (3) via AndroidandMe, iNews24 via Engadget


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Skip to comments.WashPo's Ezra Klein Says We Can't Understand The Constitution- Written Too Long Ago
Posted on 12/30/2010 10:56:42 PM PST by JLWORK
Via Michelle Malkin:
Heres a good piece by Doug Powers, commenting on the Washington Posts Ezra Kleins belief that the Constitution isnt understandable because it was written over one hundred years ago. Youve got to see this video, if you havent already:
Where do these journalistic jamokes like Klein come from, anyway? Who hires them? Who needs them? I can read even the English that was written a few centuries ago really. But heres what Ezra says on MSNBCs The Daily Rundown regarding the Republicans intention to read the entire Constitution aloud after the new Congress is sworn in:
Q: Is this a gimmick??
A: Yes, its a gimmick. I mean, (laughs), you can say two things about it. One is it has no binding power on anything, and then, two, the issue of the Constitution is not that people dont read the text and think theyre following. The issue of the Constitution is that the text is confusing because it was written more than a hundred years ago and what people believe it says differs from person to person, and differs depending on what they want to get done. So, I wouldnt have expect too much coming out of this.
Hey, Ezra. Listen to me, man. Ive read the darned thing a few times, myself. I dont have any trouble understanding it. The language is as clear and precise as it can be. In fact, Ezra, I think that the clarity is a work of beauty and genius.
So, whats wrong with Ezra? What is it he thinks that we regular working schmucks cant understand in the Constitution?
As Powers points out, the entire document is what- six pages in length? When was the last time in history a Republic like this one was constructed on a sixpage blueprint?
Maybe Ezra is related to some higher-up at the Post or at MSNBC. Tell you what. I dont know how he got his job, or how he keeps it with stupidity like this. I wouldnt hire this guy to flip burgers. I dont think hes qualified.
Maybe you can't understand it, little man; but WE sure can.
Breathaking ignorance or totalitarian arrogance, take your pick.
I can't help but think of the small fiasco of Obama's swearing in, which was all Roberts' fault, BTW, but no matter. Maybe it was some kind of omen. It is curious that they thought it prudent to adhere so punctiliously to the letter of the Constitution on this particular point.
I pick "All of the above."
Um excuse me what?!?!?!
Um excuse me what?!?!?!
He must have missed the "supreme law of the land" part.
I think when he said it had no binding power...he was referring to the upcoming house period and how the reading would have no effect.
To some degree, that is correct. The guys will meet and still pass legislation that does not meet Constitutional requirements. Both parties will do it, and we will simply look on as it being 'entertainment' and nothing better.
Occam's Razor says the problem lies with you, Ezra. You're just stupid.
Unless there are two Ezra Kleins, he is indeed the one who started JList. No conservatives need apply.
But that's the problem... it is just not long enough. A proper Constitution we could all understand should be at least 2000 pages with plenty of "Whereas"es and "At the Secretary's Discretion" clauses to fully clarify matters.
The recently passed Health Care Bill is a good example of the format a truly modern, understandable Constitution should take, dontcha think Mr. Klein?
You, sir, are absolutely correct. The US Constitution is amazing in its simplicity and brevity. It was written so that it could be easily understood by everyone. Except, it seems, liberals.
I guess this thinking should apply to leases and contracts too.
What an idiot. But the problem here is that this kind of crap is actually being taught in schools and kids today will grow up believing it.
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Primary Returns
Update: The Governor's race is doner than done. Chris Gregiore will be our champion in the race against Dino Rossi. She's bright, competent, a proven statewide winner. We're in excellent hands for the General Election.
Deborah Senn has pulled ahead in the AG race, on the basis of a significant advantage in eastern Washington (she's up 10,000 votes in Spokane County alone). Votes out of King County (that's Seattle & the burbs to out of towners - the big dog in Demcratic elections) are painfully slow coming in, but Sidran continues to lead here, as well as in Snohomish and Kitsap, and Pierce County (Tacoma) is a dead heat. It's certainly possible that returns from these more populous western Washington counties make a Sidran win possible. This could end up in the late absentees from King County, or it could fade fast.
The slow count is affecting the 8th CD race as well, where the percentages haven't really changed, but then, the vote counts haven't, either. King County has to find a way to pick up the pace.
Don Barbieri is holding his own. He's only showing about 40% of the total vote cast, but he's handily out polling the leading Republican and their three way primary was bound to get more ballot action than the Democratic race. It's always going to be nip and tuck for a Democrat in the 5th, but he's coming out of the race unbloodied and poised to run strong for November.
Patty Murray's holding a hundred thousand vote edge over George Nethercutt which means the partisan ballot selection numbers still show a strong statewide advantage for the Democrats, but it's a little confusing since the Secretary of State's office is showing 7 million votes in lil' ol' Mason County. They must be counting slugs, squirrels and pine cones to get those number....somebody's got to fix that, too.
Well, there are some early results for the Primary. King County's first release represents about 40% of the absentee ballots returned. In the first Washington Primary requiring partisan ID on the ballot, 72% of the early King County absentees are Democratic ballots, which is a pretty sure sign of an energized base. So that's good news...
Less good, I guess, are some of the early returns for some Upper Left endorsees. Alex Alben is running third in the 8th CD, with 21%. Radio talker Dave Ross entered the race with an overwhelming edge in name ID, and his 51% shows it right now. Heidi Behrens-Benedict is polling 27%.
There's some hope, I guess, for Alex. These are real early numbers and he's been on TV a lot in the last couple weeks, has locked up all the relevant newspaper endorsements and could do much better with polling place voters, but it's definitely uphill.
In the Governor's race, Ron Sims is quickly proving that advocating tax reform is a political death sentence in Washington. He's polling a scant 29% to Chris Gregiore's 67% in the county he's been the Chief Executive of for the last several years, and the early statewide numbers have him at 25%.
His tax proposal was bold, put a critical issue on the agenda and earned him my endorsement and vote, but this outcome was quite predictable, and I expect similar numbers to hold throughout the night.
Better news in the Attorney General's race, where Upper Left's pick, Mark Sidran, has a 53-46% lead on Deborah Senn in King County, and is holding onto a 51-49% early lead statewide. Mark's also picked up a lot of print endorsements and good media in the last couple weeks and could fare well in the election day ballot boxes. This is one to watch...
Notable, too, are the statewide numbers in the U.S. Senate race. Neither Senator Patty Murray nor challenger George Nethercutt had meaningful Primary challengers, so this is largely a measure of their ability to motivate their base to turn out, and Patty's burying Nethercutt 2-1 according to the Secretary of State's office, which has the first returns at 112,196 for Murray vs. 54,008 for Nethercutt.
Looks like you did it, folks.
Washington's all lit up bright blue tonight!


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The Buzz: Answers to Readers' Questions
November/December 2002
I'm often asked various questions from patients, nurses and physicians regarding HIV-related problems and their management. I always held the opinion that the more informed my patients are, the better acquainted they will be to assess their own needs and options. Many of the topics discussed in this month's installment of The Buzz are day-to-day and commonplace, covering clinical problems as well as new treatments and developing options.
What do you think has been the greatest treatment development this year?
A new class of agents is about to land in our lap. T-20 is part of this new group of drugs that stop the virus from latching or fusing with CD4-T cells; they are about to become part of our armamentarium against the virus within a very short period of time. I believe that as T-20 is used with shrewdness and discernment by clinicians, it can reduce the amount of virus in the blood and improve immune system functioning for patients who are in the most difficult of situations. That is, those with low T-cell numbers and high viral loads. One question I am also asked is: "Will this drug be used early on?" Perhaps, but probably not in many patients; the drug will be expensive and needs to be injected (like an insulin shot) twice daily by the patient.
What came out from The World AIDS Conference in Barcelona that will affect decision-making in your practice?
Several studies were thought provoking, artful and provided some basis for using their design in clinical practice. One example was a study presented by Shlomo Stacznewski of Frankfurt, Germany, who successfully treated patients who either failed protease inhibitor treatment or had nucleoside-related (nuke) toxicity. Unique dual (double) protease inhibitor (PI) boosting with Kaletra plus saquinavir was used here. Other artful measures were incorporated in his work. First, for the patients who initially presented with resistance to PIs, they were placed on a treatment interruption or drug holiday until mutated virus reverted back to wild type (non-resistant or the older and native precursor virus) before starting on this new combination therapy. Second, he treated these individuals without any nuke backbone. The success of this approach, without the need for a nucleoside, is very tantalizing. I think this option should be placed on the table for patients in similar situations, but also needs much further study. (See "Kaletra/Sustiva" in Newsbriefs.)
Also, information about a new and useful tool, recently presented at the drug resistance meeting in Seville, Spain just prior to Barcelona, but later discussed there again, is a lab test called "replicative capacity" (RC). This measures the ability of the virus to replicate or reproduce and is an indicator of the fitness of the virus. Decisions about "when to start" treatment may potentially be made with the help of this test. Currently I am using the test in a different situation: if the RC is low in patients with high levels of resistance with detectable viral load, it may not be necessary to change that individual's therapy. This is because a low RC means low viral fitness and thus, immune function and T-cell count can continue to improve or be preserved. Much further work is necessary to research this new test device.
Finally, other new anti-viral drugs presented in Barcelona (discussed above and below in this article) will be useful and affect our management for many patients. They provide a great deal of hope for people because some of the newer treatments have distinct advantages over the older ones.
What kinds of treatments will be coming in the next few years for people to look forward to?
Several new protease inhibitors (PI) are on their way. A newly formulated version of amprenavir (Agenerase) -- its "pro-drug" or active component, called 908, is in clinical trials and we at Northstar Healthcare in Chicago are also participating in this research. It is a protease inhibitor that can be taken once daily when combined with small doses of ritonavir [Norvir] and has the added advantage of a low number of pills per dose. It will be much easier and tolerable for patients than the older form of this drug. (See "Agenerase Pro-Drug" in Newsbriefs.)
Another PI, atazanavir, is already available through expanded access. It is administered as only two pills once daily and has fewer side effects. It doesn't seem to cause elevations in cholesterol or triglycerides (another type of fat found in the blood) and causes less gastro-intestinal problems.
Tipranavir is a PI that has the advantage of being useful for people with resistance to other PIs. T-20, already discussed earlier in this article will be available by prescription early in 2003, as is FTC, a new nuke (see "T-20 Is Coming Too" in Newsbriefs this issue, also The Buzz, September/October issue).
My doctor says I have been doing well with my protease inhibitors but I continue to have diarrhea that he says I should learn to live with; what else can I do?
First, let's not assume that the diarrhea is due to medications; an easy test to do would be laboratory analysis to check stools for parasites or infectious bacteria. If this test demonstrates infection, then have it treated. If negative, you can try various options, but one at a time. Often taking pancreatic enzymes that improve the digestive process can reduce diarrhea quite a bit. Acidophilus supplements to replace beneficial bacteria may also help. Calcium as a binder has also been found to be effective in some patients and some people take Tums, which contains reasonable amounts of calcium. Finally, many HIV-positive patients are lactose intolerant. Thus, reducing dairy from your diet may be helpful.
I always feel so bloated especially after taking my meds. Is this normal?
Not necessarily. If the bloating is being caused by an infection, it can easily be treated. Often bloating occurs due to dietary components such as greasy, high fatty foods, and "fast food." Also, because of lactose intolerance, dairy products may be the cause. Avoiding these can often help. Finally, I sometimes use metronidazole for some patients to reduce gas-producing bacteria in the gut.
Is there anything new regarding the possible causes of lipodystrophy?
A researcher from the Hospital Foch in Suresnes, France has recently discovered HIV activity in fat tissue, specifically within the fat cells of patients with lipodystrophy. If this finding correlates with fat redistribution problems, it may prove to have implications for possible treatments in the future. Research into affecting HIV replication specific to fat cells could also be investigated. Robert Gallo, the co-discoverer of HIV, stated that the finding may also explain why HIV is more difficult to eradicate. Presently, however, most experts believe that HIV and/or some of the anti-viral drugs affect the mitochondria and eventually lead to these fat-related abnormalities.
What can I do about lipodystrophy?
Every patient with fat-redistribution problems has different manifestations. Depending on the situation, various options can be attempted. Often changing the drug combination to medication that is less likely to worsen the condition is possible. I sometimes use medications that improve insulin sensitivity to reduce visceral (body cavity) fat. Also, various anabolic agents can be helpful in combating some of the body habitus changes, while using various anti-oxidant vitamins to improve mitochondrial function. Finally, don't underestimate the power of exercise to break down excess fat. A recent study has shown this to be quite advantageous when dealing with fat accumulation syndromes.
What is the status of New-Fill? Will it be available again?
Currently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) curtails its availability. Laws have been put in place to protect the public from many drugs with potential harmful effects. Thus all agents need to be studied adequately and the FDA has very high standards. New-Fill is an agent already proven and approved in other countries such as in Europe, Latin and South America, while safety and effect has also been presented in at least two international medical AIDS conferences. The suffering and disfigurement of lipodystrophy could be taken into account and perhaps some loophole could be used to allow for patient access under severe facial atrophy conditions.
When will it be available again to the major HIV-impacted community? Who is to say. A pharmaceutical company needs to step up to the plate and pursue distribution rights and studies to satisfy regulations. Still, some of my patients have found a way to continue getting access while some individuals are traveling to San Diego and seeing my friend Dr. Jorge Tagle in Tijuana for its administration.
I have been getting increased numbness and shooting pains in my legs. My doctor says this is from HIV. I am currently on Epivir, Zerit and Crixivan; I am undetectable and my T cells are 390. If my numbers are so good, why am I having these problems?
The nukes and more often, Zerit, have been implicated in causing or worsening the symptoms you describe. These symptoms are often referred to as peripheral neuropathy (distal symmetric type), and denotes damage that has occurred to the nerve endings. It can often be treated or reversed with either dose reductions of the offending drug, which in this case is probably Zerit, or by substituting another drug. Talk with your doctor about your treatment options. Some doctors prefer to treat neuropathy with medications such as amytriptiline or neurontin, which suppress the symptoms but unfortunately do not reverse the problem. Often vitamins such as folic acid and vitamins B1 and B6 are also helpful in improving the nerve function and reducing symptoms. In a small study done by the NIH (National Institutes of Health), acetyl-carnitine was found to repair the damage of peripheral neuropathy in HIV disease.
I like to go to circuit parties and my friends and I do some "crystal." What's the harm in a little of these party drugs?
First, drugs such as "crystal-meth" or "Tina" and the other alphabet drugs are highly addictive. Once you're hooked it may not be easy to unhook. After getting high during an evening, being off them the next day presents with difficulties and lows that are so bad that it often leads to depression, anxiety and fatigue. Being on antiviral HIV medications may also have drug interactions. Eventually a host of psychological problems, not usually obvious to the individual himself using crystal, occurs. The metabolic changes occurring while being on them increase the body's breakdown of body mass and overworks the heart and cardiovascular system. Hence, wasting, lipodystrophy and a host of heart problems can and probably will eventually develop or worsen. Using recreational drugs also reduces the use of safe-sex practices. There is an epidemic of syphilis and hepatitis C on the rise; party drugs have added to this problem. Patients who are HIV-positive and get infected with hepatitis C then become confronted with a more complicated course that can be overwhelming and shorten one's life.
Daniel S. Berger, M.D. is Medical Director for Northstar Healthcare, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago and editor of AIDSInfosource (www.aidsinfosource.com). He also serves as medical consultant and columnist for Positively Aware. Dr. Berger can be reached at email@example.com or (773) 296-2400.
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So I plan to do a sort of "Run the Gauntlet" scneario sometime using my new M-Tron Multi Core Magnetizer (Modified) as a vehicle of importance the must be taken past a series of fortifications by the Space Commies.
Any ideas?
It's either that or the old "Everyone's fabulous for Harrison Ford" battle that severalcats and I planned


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BRONX, N.Y. - Clay Smith turned in a stellar performance in the Atlantic 10 conference tournament to defeat the Saint Joseph's Hawks 6-0. Smith went nine innings of shutout baseball with three hits four strikeouts and two walks.
The Hawks entered the game extremely fatigued, this game being their third in 24 hours. Saint Joseph's played a 11-inning game on Thursday night, followed by a 11:00 a.m. (local time) first pitch this morning.
The Billiken offense erupted in a six run performance. In the second inning, Connor Gandossy had an RBI single up the middle to score the first run of the contest. Alec Sole followed suit with a single through the left side, scoring the Bills second run of the inning.
With a 2-0 lead into the third inning, the Bills tacked on another insurance run in the third on an RBI single from Grant Nelson.
There was another run scored in the fifth on an RBI single from Mike Vigliarolo to score Nelson from third.
Saint Louis left no doubt in the ninth, scoring two more runs in the top of the inning. Danny Brennan poked a single to left field to score Jordan Hammerman. Marco DiRoma then stole third for his 14th swipe of the season. The resulting throw went into left field, scoring DiRoma. The final score was 6-0.
Saint Louis is now 41-17 on the year. The Billikens will now play Richmond at 7:30 p.m. in the final elimination game of the A-10 tournament. The Spiders defeated SLU in their first meeting in the tournament.


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Just a quick question,
I have a two week old baby girl have been exclusively breastfeeding I am really pleased with how everything is going and enjoying watching her grow and knowing its all down to me.
Im starting to get worried as when she is 6 weeks old I will have to be away from her for24 hours
and this is unavoidable. I want to try not to disrupt things as much as possible, my mum will be
looking after her and is happy to feed her however I choose. I want to avoid nipple confusion if
I can,
Thanks in advance for any advise
Should I use a syringe cup or bottle?
when should introduce it to get her used to it?