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nder the early light of dawn, Union Adm. David Farragut began his attack on Mobile Bay, Alabama. Aware of the danger near Fort Morgan, Farragut ordered his captains to stay to the "eastward of the easternmost buoy" because it was "understood that there are torpedoes and other obstructions between the buoys."¹ Unfortunately, the lead ironclad, the USS Tecumseh, unable to avoid the danger, struck a mine and sank into the oceans depths. Yet, against all odds, the seasoned admiral ordered his flagship, the Hartford, and his fleet to press forward through the underwater minefield and into Mobile Bay.
Although Farragut was a champion of the "wooden navy," he agreed to include four new ironclad ships modeled after the USS Monitor in his attack fleet. It was widely believed that these warships were unsinkable. But the Tecumseh indeed sank that summer morning, August 5, 1864, unexpectedly killing the majority of its crew and demonstrating the deadly effects of advances in technology such as the torpedo. For in the words of one Confederate soldier reminiscing on the ill-fated ship, "She careens, her bottom appears! Down, Down, Down she goes to the bottom of the channel, carrying 150 of her crew, confined within her ribs, to a watery grave."¹
¹Official Records. Navies, vol. 21, 398.
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Determining the Facts: Readings
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Sports News
All-new sponsor, same old results
By Jeff Benjamin
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[January 15, 2013]
After the previous sponsor, Meijer, dropped out earlier this season,
the Winter Classic in Chatham picked up new backer in County Market.
If Monday and history are any indication, the other teams may ask
Lincoln to drop out as well.
Hoping to avoid complacency after handling the Tornadoes by 30
earlier in the season, the Railers went inside for their early
scores, the first two being baskets from Bowlby. Unlike the matchup
in December when the Railers led 23-2 after the first quarter,
Taylorville fought back with a 6-0 run to take a 6-4 lead. That lead
did not last long.
With the return of junior Joey Olden to the lineup at the 5:19
mark, after missing all but the first three games of the season due
to a broken arm, the Railers went on a 16-2 run to close out the
first quarter, led by Bowlby and sophomore Gavin Block. After Max
Cook started the run with a 3-pointer from the top of the key,
Bowlby and Block took over. Block hit his first 3 of the night and
then tossed a perfect lob pass to Bowlby, who converted off the
Ahead 12-8, Block got another shot to go down, followed by his
second 3 of the night. The Railers closed the quarter in style with
Bowlby hitting a 3 as the quarter came to a close.
It wasn't just those two leading Lincoln to the first-quarter
lead. On both offense and defense, the Railers were passing the ball
about as well as has been seen this year, while the defense was
quick to the ball, forcing one turnover after another. When
Taylorville did get a shot, the ones that didn't go in were usually
snatched down by the Railers, led by the newly energetic Block, who
most times was outleaping everyone for the rebound.
The second quarter played a lot like the first, with Taylorville
scoring first. Tyler Horchem hit the scorebook with a 3, followed by
a strong move down the lane by Cook, resulting in a layup. It seems
every game features Cook showing more and more how dangerous he is
with the ball in his hands going down the lane. Bowlby extended the
Railer lead to 27-11 with a strong offensive rebound and putback.
The Railers ended the scoring with another make from Bowlby and, to
make things come full circle, Horchem closed the scoring just how he
started it, by draining a 3.
With Lincoln up 32-14 at the half, it seemed they had reached
that point very effortlessly. I'm not saying there was no effort,
but everything seemed to come easily for Lincoln in the first 16
The Tornadoes (10-7, 0-6) came out with some energy to start
the third quarter, trading buckets with the Railers, but not
getting closer than 37-21. Will Podbelsek ignited a 10-0 run
with a 3-pointer that was followed up by another Bowlby basket.
The Railer Nation in attendance saved the biggest cheer of the
night for when Joey Olden hit a 3, his first scoring since
coming back from injury. Horchem, used to scoring from behind
the arc as Olden did, switched things up by putting one off the
glass from the low block.
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The addition of Olden was a welcome sight to everyone pulling for
the Red and Green. There may have been no one happier that coach
Neil Alexander.
"Joey was a little rusty out there, but that's to be expected,"
Alexander said. "But, our top three guys out there are playing 32
minutes a night, and we have to find a way to get them off the
The fourth quarter was a chance to get the starters on the bench,
and Payton Ebelherr and Adam Conrady joined in the scoring parade.
It was a quick game as only five free throws were shot, four of
those by Lincoln.
Bowlby's 16 points led the way, with Block and Cook each scoring
11. Horchem added eight points, and Podbelsek, Olden and Ebelherr
each made a 3-pointer. Conrady's basket accounted for the rest of
the Lincoln scoring on the night.
The Railers are back in Chatham Wednesday night to take on the
lone non-CS8 team, the Highland Bulldogs. Highland fell to
Jacksonville in the night's first game. The Wednesday game is the
first contest of the session and will start at 5 p.m.
Bowlby 7 1-2 16, MCook 4 0-0 11,Block 4 1-2 11, Horchem 3 0-0 8,
Podbelsek 1 0-0 3, Olden 1 0-0 3, Ebelherr 1 0-0 3, Conrady 1 0-0 2,
Perry 0 0-0 0, WCook 0 0-0 0, Dunovsky 0 0-0 0, Krusz 0 0-0 0. Team
22 2-4 57. 3-point field goals 11 (MCook 3, Horchem 2, Block 2,
Podbelsek, Olden, Ebelherr, Bowlby).
Wilhour 11, Jackson 8, Rhymes 4, Fulk 4, Livingston 3, McCristy
2. Team 13 1-1 32. 3-point field goals 5 (Wilhour 3, Livingston,
Scoring by quarters:
Taylorville 8-6-10-8 32
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It's December 26, also known as the 2nd day of Christmas! :)
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, two turtle doves.
This bento has two "turtle doves" on a pb&j sandwich and flocked by mini-sized fruits: tiny apple, mini banana, little clementine, bitty box of raisins and some crunchy veggie sticks.
The "turtle doves" are turtle-shaped cheddar cheese decorated with food safe markers and wearing bento pick wings. :)
I had originally planned to carve turtles out of cucumber, but that didn't work out so well. LOL
If you missed yesterday's post, don't forget to check out the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me: a partridge in a pear tree bento! :)
Sunday, December 26, 2010
2nd day of Christmas: two turtle doves
Posted by Melissa at 1:50 PM
Labels: bento, bento box, bento lunch, Christmas, theme, twelve days of Christmas
3 comments:
- Tifani said... [Reply to comment]
I can't wait to see where this goes!!
- December 27, 2010 at 6:46 AM
- Megan said... [Reply to comment]
I admit, I love the partridge better, but the turtledoves are adorable!
- December 27, 2010 at 2:54 PM
- Wendy said... [Reply to comment]
Your turtle doves crack me up! Love this theme!
- December 27, 2010 at 5:24 PM
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Tagua Beads are made sustainably from the nuts of South American palm trees. Tagua nuts are also know as eco ivory, vegetal ivory, exotic ivory. They're eco-friendly. Choose from generous selections of our tagua beads stock: pearls, nuts, seed beads bugle, slices and more.
The Beginning of a beautiful piece or work, exotic ivory bead:
I'd like to take this opportunity to let you people know what the real process to manufacture the wonderful tagua beads is... Shall begin!?
1.- Drying:
After the tagua seeds are collected we need to dry them. We can use 2 options. 1st option: sun-drying which takes approximately 60 days and is more desirable since it gives a better quality nut. 2nd option is to place the nuts in a dryer. This accelerates the process and it takes about a week. Quality is very good also, but sunlight is better.
2.- Peeling:
Using a peeling machine or a machete knife, we remove the skin of the tagua nuts. To remove any excess is used a small knife.
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Blanks are chosen according to two types: rustic and standards. Standards can be divided into 5 levels from 1st white, 1st light cream, cream, second and third. These blanks are used for making beads but most of all are used for making buttons, which are the designer's choice to use with clothing.
8.- Shaping beads.-
Tagua is very versatile and almost everything is used to make beads for jewerly making.
Seeds, slices and blanks are transformed into bead crafts using an automatic machine, however many beads are handmade.
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10.- Polishing:
To correct any sign of tools usage we place tagua beads into drum barrels filled with water and small ceramic parts and let it shake for a while. We then rinse and dry the beads.
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To give the required color beads have to hydrate for a period of 12 hours and then shade is given using dyes and water. Once dyeing is completed, the beads are left to dry. We polish beads once dried. We use dyes toxic free on our premium beads, 100% guarantee!
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After beads are completely dried, we place then into another drum barrel with small pieces of wood in order to give the finish customers want (polished, semi-gloss, matte, double finish).
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Before the beads are packed must pass through the color sorting machine to guarantee the uniformity of tone in the seed beads colors.
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This quality control is done manually, where trained personal rejects any bead that does not meet our high quality standards. Any bead that presents imperfections such as cracks, color variations, breaks, or even the tiniest one will be rejected.
15.- Product Packaging:
Finally tagua beads are packed for distribution and marketing in differente beads store jewelry, bead shops, and so on, to then be transformed into beautiful artisan jewelry such as bracelets, earrings, necklaces and all kind of beaded artwork you can ever dream of.
16.- Product Stock Room:
Finally tagua beads are packed for distribution and marketing in differente beads store jewelry, bead shops, and so on, to then be transformed into beautiful artisan jewelry such as bracelets, earrings, necklaces and all kind of beaded artwork you can ever dream of.
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|Well my friends, I really hope I have shared valuable information and contribute to answer some of your questions about this exotic ivory called tagua and how tagua beads are manufactured. ah, and please keep in mind that using ecofriendly beads we are helping to foster protect the world. Keep on beading! Cheers!
You might ask what is Exotic Ivory? Well, let me tell you that in tropical and humid mountains of Ecuador there is a singular plant called Tagua, also called exotic ivory or vegetable ivory too. Wait a minute...! A tree plant called vegetable ivory!? Is that possible? Well, to give you an scientific explanation: Tagua because of its morphology looks like palms, but is not a botanically palmácea but belongs to the Ciclantáceas family.
Its scientific name is Phytelephas Aequatorialis. Etymologically from the Greek PhytelephasPhyton = plant and Elephas = ivory, ie plant ivory or vegetable ivory, or Tagua or Exotic Ivory. Wow, so many names for a palm tree:).
(Did you know that previously turning into hard-rock eco ivory, tagua is a fruit that you can actually eat? Taste like coco.)
Well, I don't pretent to bore you, so let's skip this and go to the interesting part. The true is that this material is hard and looks like animal ivory, and it is completely natural. Therefore, we have ivory, but elephants don't have to die. How cool is that, ah?
Tagua is so versatile that we can use it to manufacture decorative figurines, Smoking Pipes, buttons for the fashion industry, and also beads for jewelry making, which is very suitable for women in different countries of the world.
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Romney advisers clash over Libya
Advisers to Mitt Romney are split over how broadly and aggressively to attack President Barack Obama for his handling of foreign policy following the death of the U.S. ambassador to Libya, according to top Republicans close to the campaign.
Some aides are arguing that the campaign has been given a huge gift: a new opening to argue White House failure and incompetence. "Across the board – domestic, economic and foreign-policy issues – President Obama has been outmatched by events," said a Romney adviser advocating an aggressive response to the chaos in the Middle East. "He's an observer of events, not a shaper of events. Everywhere you look, he's been outmatched."
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And indeed, POLITICO has learned that Romney now plans a major speech on foreign policy at some point after Wednesday's debate, probably next week. The speech will focus on "a failed foreign policy and how we arrived at this moment, where people are storming our embassies, [and] the Iranians are storming ahead with their nuclear program," said a senior Republican close to the campaign.
( PHOTOS: 10 slams on Obama and Benghazi)
"You can start to go around the world and look at all the crises, and our deteriorating relations with certain countries," the Republican added.
But the campaign is sticking with its day-to-day message on the economy — a view promoted internally by Stuart Stevens, the chief strategist, who is among those arguing that issue is what voters will use to judge whether Obama deserves a second term. "As messy as the world looks, it's not voters' primary concern," a top aide said. "And if we're not talking about their primary concern, we're not winning."
The truth is Romney now finds himself besieged with conflicting advice, internally and externally: Attack Obama harder. Offer a detailed agenda. Pivot to foreign policy. Pivot back to the economy.
Romney's response: Ignore it and stick to the game plan, which does not include any serious, sustained detour into foreign policy. His internal polls show the same thing as Obama's: Voters just don't care much about foreign policy in this election. This is the reason Obama was so quick to drop his attack on Romney for not mentioning the troops or Afghanistan in his convention speech. Voters didn't seem to care.
( Also on POLITICO: Reid defends Rice, W.H. on Libya)
This is basically the Stuart Stevens doctrine. And regardless of the passionate arguments of some other aides, including several outside foreign-policy advisers, the boss is going with Stevens on this until further notice.
That doesn't mean they won't talk foreign policy at all. Romney's running mate Paul Ryan previewed the campaign's argument on "Fox News Sunday," telling Chris Wallace: "We're seeing the ugly fruits of the Obama foreign policy unravel around the world on our TV screens. Syria — you've got 20,000 dead people. Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon. The Middle East peace process is in shambles, and we have our flags being burned all around the world. Russia is thwarting us at every stage in the process. This is a weak foreign policy with terrible results, which makes us less safe."
For now, Romney and Ryan plan to avoid discussing the Libya attack as an isolated issue, but instead plan to use the issue "to kick-start a broader conversation about the failure of Obama's foreign policy, around the region and in many parts of the world," a Romney aide said.
Romney and Ryan will answer questions about Libya when asked in interviews, but plan to say very little for now about the death of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans in what the administration is now calling a "terrorist" attack on the consulate in Benghazi, Libya.


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IRONMAN Mexico is offering athletes who are registered for select IRONMAN 70.3 events in Mexico the option to transfer their entry to another IRONMAN 70.3 event in Mexico where general entry slots are still available.
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1. The transfer option is available only to IRONMAN 70.3 athletes registered for one of the following events*:
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2. There is a $50 transfer fee due at the time of the transfer. Entries cannot be transfered to another athlete.
3. The event that the entry is being transferred to must be within six months of the original event entered. As an example, an athlete who's registered for IRONMAN 70.3 Los Cabos in 2019 may transfer their entry to another IRONMAN 70.3 in Mexico within six months of the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 Los Cabos race date. The only exception is for athletes wishing to transfer their entry from IRONMAN 70.3 Campeche and IRONMAN 70.3 Los Cabos in 2019 to the event in 2020.
4. If an athlete is transferring from a higher priced race to a lower priced race, the athlete will not be refunded the difference.
5. If an athlete is transferring from a lower priced race to a higher priced race, the athlete will be required to pay the difference in addition to the transfer fee. This includes registration phases.
6. Entries cannot be transferred to sold-out events.
7. Entries must be transfered a minimum of 60 days before the original event and can only be transferred to events that are a minimum of 60 days prior to the new event.
8. If a Triathlon Mexican Federation (FMTRI) one-day license was purchased with the original entry, the one-day license cannot be transferred to the new event and will need to be repurchased by the athlete.
9. Once an entry has been transfered to another race, the option to switch is no longer available.
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To initiate the transfer process, email [email protected] with your request.
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Artifacts from Gulf shipwreck being hauled back to Galveston
A 200-year-old shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico is divulging secrets about a bygone era but it still holds mysteries, researchers say.
Scientists, archaeologists and students from Texas A&M University at Galveston have joined National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration experts investigating the wreck, which lies 4,300 deep about 150 miles from Galveston.
The site was discovered by a Shell oil and gas survey crew in 2011.
Researchers from The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University in San Marcos are also helping with the excavation, school officials said.
The most recent exploration of the wreck ended Wednesday, when a research team on the agency vessel Nautilus finished recovering artifacts.
Below the surface: See the shipwreck off the coast of Galveston
Items found on the ship included anchors, navigational instruments, muskets, pistols, swords, cannons, glass bottles, ceramic plates and clothing, according to the agency and the universities.
The Nautilus is scheduled to return to Galveston on Thursday, and the artifacts will be taken to A&M's Cultural Resources Laboratory at the Riverside Campus in College Station, a university spokeswoman said.
To help with the 24-hour recovery expedition, Texas A&M built an exploration command center on campus so agency and university scientists could monitor and help guide the expedition in real time, the university said in a news release Wednesday.
The shore-based station worked with the technicians onboard the Nautilus to advise and help direct the recovery of artifacts, the release said. Communications included live audio and high-definition video.
Researchers still haven't identified what type of ship it was or where it came from, but they date the artifacts to between 1800 and 1830. Evidence retrieved so far suggests the vessel was a warship transporting arms and soldiers, possibly to support either Spain or Mexico in their war with each other.
Besides Spanish and Mexican artifacts, cannons believed to be British were found.


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By Phil Wicks
It has to be admitted that anything other than true scale and high detail was not going to come from Autoart. Such fine points as lamps and interiors and decals; and wheels! Never before in slotcar history have I personally known such an array of well modelled and highly detailed wheels! Next time you are passing their 'C' type Jag, just check out the spokes and disc detail behind them, I dare you!
But as with all things in nature, a flaw always comes along in what seems a perfect creation. Autoart, for all their attentiveness to detail, still disappoint the connoisseur with unexplainable lapses in concentration! The rally cars are built for the shelf and not for the track. Understand me when I say they go well on plastic. Twin longitudinal bar magnets do their job fine, but in their pursuit of perfection, the true scale tyres leave them wanting in the grip department, and any attempt to rectify it with aftermarket tyres will see handling deteriorate somewhat due to their high centre of gravity,
Racing Autoart against Autoart is fine on plastic and some good speeds can be attained. Braking early for bends is necessary to minimise the odd tip over deslot and power has to go back on conservatively out of corners or they wag their tails worse than a Border Collie with a new ball! On board, much the same too. It is advised to keep the original tyres on or too much grip will exacerbate their inherent high C of G syndrome. The alternative of heavy ballasting underneath is unthinkable on one of these beautiful models.
The other AA Achilles tendon is their drivers or lack of them! They look like ex Scalextric Mr Blobby hand-me-downs and although highly tampo detailed, that bulbous face and helmet stares out from a beautifully crafted interior as if to say 'April Fool'!! Or you get a superb 1/32 scale Jag only to find it has a 1/64 scale driver! And worse still, you get an inimitable Lamborghini……. to find they don't have one at all!! Paaaah…..Humbug!!
But all is not lost! If you have read my Gallardo review you will see that it is easier than it appears to remedy the situation, and a very presentable model can end up looking the biz. So, where does this all lead to. "Get on with it man" I hear you say, so, pour yourself another shiraz or merlot or Jack Daniels and I'll tell you!
I recently made a statement elsewhere on the forum that I was going to put a bit more quality into my collection and bugger the expense? So what is the yardstick for quality, ….Mmmmmmmmmm…..? Well, it has firstly to be subject matter. This doesn't mean an unusual or rare model, no. An 850 mini can be quality, providing its livery catches the imagination. True scale reproduction? Again, the closer the better, but this is part of the equation and loss of points here can be made up in other areas. Next, finish. Very important. A good finish will carry 'Brownie Points' and as year passes on year, nearly all manufacturers are adding extra good detail. Even SCX have managed to stop Li Chin Fu from putting her sticky fingers on the inside of the clear parts! Lastly, performance!! Basically what it's all about. Even the most attractive slotcars will not occupy that little spot in the corner of a slot racer / collectors heart if it's a driving dog! Likewise, if you have a demon slotcar still mint and in its box, you can pass it a smug grin every time it catches your eye in the display cabinet or brandish it at parties!.
With me, the Autoart Murcielago may well be able to do this. Superb finish, beeeeeauuuuutiful wheels and what a footprint!. Its all over green doesn't have a blemish anywhere, truly! I'm not sure if it is a clear lacquered plastic finish like its sister or if it is painted but there is a difference between the body and unexposed surfaces (much like a real car!) and there is a slight metalflake fleck in it to throw back the light with just a slight red pearlescence.
The lights are something to write home about too. 3 m.m. led's throw an excellent beam out front and the headlight recess' are tidily produced. I think I am getting a thing about tail lights too. This model also has excellent rear end lighting and the tail lamps and exhaust are excellent. Not only that, there are a pair of what appear to be photo etched rear grilles finished in black. The light system also works full time if you run the model without dynamic braking, much like most current models. Quite spectacular when running a night stage. None of that lights on – lights off business. Unfortunately, because of its tall gearing and low engine braking as standard, running without brakes requires a good deal of stopping distance, something I have addressed with the Gallardo and this model!
Next up are the wheels and tyres. Forgive me while I take a cold shower……. Brrrrrrr! I have no doubt that there are better wheels and tyres out in the slotmos. But as yet, I personally haven't seen them. We are of course talking about scale reproductions and not random custom jobbies. I would NOT be surprised if the brake discs are faithfully reproduced with the correct number of vent slots on them!! And the tyres are spot on too, not necessarily the best race tyres, but impeccable reproductions no doubt. Inside the model we see more anal modelling with a very convincing dash and centre console complete with climate unit vents. Even the gear shift gate has eight slots in it and a selection of switches at its top. Seats too are excellent! But no driver, sorry!
Underneath the model we can see some old favourites and some new features. The pseudo Scaly conductor springs work well and the guide has a generous 6.80 m.m. of useful guide depth although there is a bit of SCX about the guide's side play! Behind the front axle is a convenient hole where the front prop shaft bearing can be accessed for oiling. To the left hand side of the chassis is a polarity switch. I haven't previously come across this on an AA model but my only concern would be a manifestation of the Carrera syndrome on undulating plastic track joints, especially on the up and down ramps of elevated sections. Those Carrera collectors amongst us will know what I mean.
Inside the model it is very similar to the Gallardo. Features missing are the neat little plug which allows you to detach the body from the chassis wiring. With this model you will need to wrestle with all the internal components when working with the body off, or unsolder the connections at the motor. Because we run technical tracks in the Sunshine State I decided to rectify the poor brakes and over gearing before I actually purchased the model. I bought Slot.it gears and pinions in anticipation for two reasons. Firstly to replace the tall gearing and secondly to rectify the under geared front reduction. Also, as with the Gallardo, this model comes with smaller front wheels than the rear but shares the same gear ratios??
Using the Wixwacing patent gear ratio calculator I recalculated the gears to give the front a bit more 'over-traction' than the rear. The theory being that the front will be clawing in a corner instead of snow ploughing! I have some competition SCX cars which have larger front tyres achieving the same effect and they are very sure footed going into and accelerating round the tightest of bends. Because the motor is rated at 26,000 rpm and the model weighs in at 100 grams, I chose to reduce the ratios to help with corner exit speed and acceleration and to improve braking characteristics. The front axle now has a 28z crown and the rear has a 30z crown, both driven by a 9z Slot.it pinion. I also bought and trimmed two 55.0 m.m. axles and fitted the original wheels to them. The wheels are not splined or knurled onto their original axles and come off relatively easily.
Lastly, the twin longitudinal traction magnet system has been dropped in favour of a single bar magnet across the chassis behind the motor. I tested this on a piece of Carrera track and was impressed by its downforce and I expect it to be fully useful on steel rail tracks. So, outside the (rectifiable) lack of a driver and possible incompatible tyres, the model should be a potential good drive. As with the Gallardo, I might well fit SCX type 7 tyres to the front and Fly Capri urethanes to the rear. Time will tell. If I can get through a race without loosing the door mirrors I will be in front!!
Wheelbase 84.0 m.m.
Front axle width 59.0 m.m.
Rear axle width 63.5 m.m.
Guide to rear axle 100.0 m.m.
Overall weight 100.0 grams
Rear axle load 60.0 grams
Front axle/guide load 40.0 grams
Front / rear weight dist 40.0% / 60.0%
Pinions (original) 10z nylon
Contrates (original) 28z nylon
Final drive ratio 2.80 : 1
Rear wheel diameter 20.5 m.m.
Progress 23.00 m.m. per motor rev.
Rear tyre tread width 9.30 m.m.
Guide length 18.40 m.m. median
Guide depth 6.8 m.m.
Guide thickness (median) 1.60 m.m.
Motor (4x4) Mabuchi 'S' (26,000 rpm @ 12.00v)
I'm looking forward to running this either in competition or in a friendly and I don't expect there to be too many problems. The huge 63.0 m.m. rear axle width will help with that, I'm sure. So, getting back to quality in the collection. This model has all the hallmarks of a quality slotcar. One that could sit amongst other offerings with panache! When you take into consideration the quality and finish of some of the $150.00 plus models available, in my view this beats them hands down! Buying a Lambo?? If you buy a Ninco Gallardo, it's $79.00 for no lights and an average body. A Scaley Gallardo is $55.00 for black windows and tampo'd lights! I bought this model locally for $50.00 plus P+P. Say no more!
Since I carried out the review I have had a greater chance to look further 'in depth' at the model and a couple of anomolies soon became apparent.
Both this model and the Gallardo have self centering guides. Handy they are too, but for some unknown reason, if you spin the Murcielago, the guide will inevitably pop either part way or all the way out. This was annoying but curable. The other problem was a little harder and is still a work in progress. The nylon axle bushes are a little slack in their mounts. So too is the front propshaft! The upshot is that, because of the harder chassis material, the model has an annoying background rattle all the time it is moving. I have noticed this on another Murch too. I have glued the axle bushes and the tailshaft bearing in place and anything else that rattles too. In the meantime I am waiting for another opportunity to give it a fast outing!!! Possibly this Friday at the Red Team meet!!!Stay tuned.


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Not that I was googling Twilight for any *cough* reason *cough* but I noticed that the Twilight Luna range had 2 new palettes! And both look gorgeous! (I haven't tried these yet so can't comment on the textures).
I present to you the Jacob:
This palette offers an array of richly pigmented warm copper, amber, and sage shadows with the perfect velvety texture for smooth application. Paired with a radiating sun-kissed pink gloss, this color combination is irresistible much like its inspiration Jacob Black.
Then I present the Edward:
This palette recreates the soft and sweet yet icy persona of Edward Cullen. Matte pink and periwinkle shadows are coupled with a luminous silver and sparkling jet-black for a smoky effect. Complimented with an iridescent shimmering pink gloss that doubles as a highlighter, this palette offers endless ways to recreate your look from day to night.
These two new palettes are way more interesting and nicer than the current four that exist for the ladies, Victoria, Alice, Bella and Rosalie.
So is it Edward or Jacob?…I think the Jacob palette is totally hot. It is 100% made for my colouring – I could wear every shade in this palette.
But on the other hand, the Edward is also up my street – far more cool toned, but I have a huge soft spot for icy silver and deep dark black.
It's a tough choice….
The people have spoken. Everyone wants Jacob:
What's your choice? Edward or Jacob?


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Brewers edge Pirates 3-2 for 8th consecutive win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jim Henderson got the big out, and made the big play.
Henderson pitched a scoreless inning of relief, getting a Andrew McCutchen to pop out and applying the tag on a runner cut down at home in the eighth, as Milwaukee ran its winning streak to eight with a 3-2 victory against Pittsburgh on Saturday night.
BOX SCORE:Brewers 3, Pirates 2
With runners on first and third and one out, McCutchen hit a towering popup behind home plate. Lucroy made the catch and Travis Snider attempted to tag up from first, but Lucroy alertly threw to shortstop Jean Segura covering the bag. As Snider retreated toward first, Starling Marte broke for home but was tagged out by Henderson (1-0) covering the plate to end the inning.
"My focus was just to get my glove out in front of the plate. I actually really didn't know where I was positioned on the plate," Henderson said.
YANKS-SOX:Umps blow replay call
"I'm glad I covered home in the first place. Some pitchers just hang out by the mound."
After making the tag and recording an extremely rare 2-6-1 double play, Henderson spiked the ball to the ground as he left the field.
"It was in the moment and McCutchen is always a tough out for me," Henderson said.
Lucroy said he broke to cover the plate but backed off when he saw Henderson was already there.
"That was a really weird play but it's got to be the top play. It was awesome," Lucroy said.
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Snider breaking from first base planned.
"It's a play that we have in place that we work on all spring that won us a ball game last year. We tag at first, draw the throw to second and then send the runner from third. Marte breaks on the throw, they had to make a baseball play. We tried to steal a run," Hurdle said.
Carlos Gomez hit a leadoff homer and Lucroy drove in the tiebreaking run with an eighth-inning single.
Gomez got Milwaukee started with a 432-foot drive to center field off Edinson Volquez, and Khris Davis scored on a wild pitch to make it 2-0 in the second.
Pittsburgh tied it in the third on Starling Marte's groundout and Travis Snider's single, snapping Yovani Gallardo's scoreless streak to start the season at 14 2-3 innings. Gallardo struck out Pedro Alvarez to end the inning with two runners in scoring position. The right-hander then held the Pirates scoreless over the next three innings, striking out the side in the fifth.
Lucroy singled to right in the eighth to drive in Ryan Braun, who slid in ahead of the throw to the plate.
Francisco Rodriguez got his fourth save in four attempts.
Gallardo went six innings, giving up two runs and six hits. He struck out six and walked one. He is 11-4 in his career against the Pirates.
Volquez, making his second start of the season along with one relief appearance, gave up two runs and four hits in 6 1-3 innings. He struck out four and walked two.
The Pirates threatened in the sixth when Andrew McCutchen doubled with one out and moved to third on a groundout. Gallardo struck out Russell Martin looking to end the inning.
The Brewers (9-2) put runners on second and third with one out in the seventh against Volquez. Tony Watson retired the next two batters to keep the score tied.
The Brewers broke through in the eighth. One-out singles by Braun and Aramis Ramirez off reliever Mark Melancon (0-1) put runners on first and second for Lucroy.
Gomez's home run was the lone extra-base hit for the Brewers. Doubles by McCutchen and Travis Ishikawa accounted for the Pirates' only extra-base hits.
NOTES: McCutchen was back in the lineup after being lifted in the eighth inning of Friday night's game with a sore ankle. ... Gomez received his 2013 Gold Glove before the game. He was the first Brewers player to win a Gold Glove since shortstop Robin Yount in 1982. ... It was Gomez's second leadoff homer of the season. ... Milwaukee RHP Kyle Lohse (1-1) faces RHP Charlie Morton (0-0) in the series finale Sunday.


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Some key concepts/definitions [506.2]:
- Dust-ignitionproof refers to enclosing equipment in a manner that keeps sparks and flames contained within the enclosure and keeps dust out.
- Dusttight enclosures are constructed to keep out dust (under specified test conditions).
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For Day 4 of NaPoWriMo the prompt is: "to write a poem that is about something abstract – perhaps an ideal like "beauty" or "justice," but which discusses or describes that abstraction in the form of relentlessly concrete nouns. Adjectives are fine too!
I'm combining with Michael from MindLoveMisery's Menagerie Tale Weaver #162 about an item of magic. To me, something that is 'ideal,' has a kind of magic.
Credit: Yuiizaa September via Unsplash
Helen of Troy,
Fairest woman.
The ideal as —
The poet Homer,
The Philosopher Plato's 'just' society;
Yet, the word means,
Not enough;
Mr. Hawkins' anomalies,
Nor Virgil's Aeneid,
Leading Dante on the path —
Purgatory, Hades, and Paradiso.
Yet both were ideal teachers,
For Milton's Paradise Lost.
Or, consider Coco Channel,
Sewing pockets,
In women's suits,
Not for decoration,
A utility, women of old —
Weren't given.
Or Cleopatra the seductress,
Survives Caesar and Marc Anthony;
Her beauty, their destruction; her death.
Or, Shakespeare's plays,
Ideal comedies, with —
Brilliant histories and tragedies;
Satisfying Queen Elizabeth I's whims.
And Beowulf's writer,
Binding the need,
For heroic deeds, boasting —
Revenge and deeds as immortality.
Clashing with,
Holy Scriptures;
And the lone ideal, one man,
From Bethlehem.
Who many still claim,
"He's a fraud — for freeing me."
Forgiveness, with heroism,
We have the modern Ulysses;
James Bond, Jason Bourne.
Disney Princesses,
Merida, Elsa and Moana;
Yet, there is no ideal,
On earth we can prefect.
It's inherit in our existence,
Ideals are lost.
Twisting Milton's truth,
To Pandemonium.
While Helen's stare,
Perceives angel- skeletons,
Blaspheming prisoners;
Jews worked, starved to death;
Their figure's the epitome,
Of models,
Even, 'Twiggy's' bones rattle, and rage.
Yet, Helen smiles,
With visions of new ideals,
Yet, no ideal,
Is ever ideal;
For, to be ideal is to be in paradise.
Not, alive as we are now —
Imperfect as we are.
Our flaws bind us,
In fallibility.
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What is an energy audit?
An energy audit consists of an in-home consultation with an Energy Specialist designed to help you understand the electric consumption of your home. A qualified specialist will examine your home and help you find ways to reduce energy consumption, improve comfort, and lower energy bills.
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I know this has little to do with tactics and strategies, but I figured this is the best place to put this.
I'm just wondering if people around here follow some sort of "code" when playing DT. For example, when in a battle that you can't absolutely win (maybe the life gap is just impossible to overcome), you finish up as quickly as you can for both you and your opponent. Or maybe you always leave a message saying "good luck on your DT run" on every opponent. It could be something that you do for yourself, or for others.
Do note that what I'm looking for are stuff that you do just to make DT enjoyable. I want to see if the players around here hold some sort of "manners" while playing.
wasteroftime Titan Open Casket Monday 26/07/2010, 07:17
Leaving a message takes up time... dont do it.
unwinnable fights need to be ended ASAP.
Agito_King Guru D-Versified Monday 26/07/2010, 08:40
It wastes time. Really I guess it is proper manners to say something after a battle but most probably, you don't know any of these people. DTs are extremely competitive and you won't see a player playing nice.
But I guess if you want to leave a message do it properly. I mean take for example, Starcraft, most players will respect you if you write correctly in the chat or anywhere. This is simply because they see that you are taking the time to talk and see you as a very talented player who can talk while playing the game.
I wouldn't advise you to leave a message after when you are playing for a top finish, but if you want to go slow, then leave a message.
I usually do the "gg" phrase at the end of some games, though im not sure if they actually read them but ehh. I only refuse to gg with those that just sit there and let the clock run out when they know they have no way of winning. In those situations im just like "Really?" Thankfully they dont happen often.
JEDI-Matchu Titan Le Nouvel Ordre Jedi Monday 26/07/2010, 13:42
Sometime a "Gg" when the battle was interresting but that's all
If I can't absolutely win the battle I sometime "sacrifice" my 4 or 5st in order that my opponent gets more battle points except if is playing a survivor deck...
Yeah, I hate it when your opponent intentionally wastes your time when there isn't much they could do (it's rather prevalent in Round 3-4, even), but I can see where people are going to when they say leaving a message is kind of a hassle in such a competitive environment. Still, it's nice to see we're all aware of these, and probably more.
The best DT etiquette to have is to play fast during the dt... and then after the hour is done, your always more then welcome to message the players you played against.
Usually after playing DTs' for awhile you accumulate a lot of players on your friends list who also play DTs. If you see them win the DT or top 5 it's always nice to tell them congrats, or if you played against them comment on their game play.
The heavy DT players usually just congrat each other for a dt win only. If you play enough you'll eventually get to that point as well.
Best of luck to you!
epayne WMD Hero Monday 02/08/2010, 16:55
I really don't understand why people waste time in DT, it makes me rage


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The California Dream Act allows students who meet AB540 criteria to apply for and receive certain state and institutional financial assistance programs.
What are the AB540 requirements?
- The student must have attended a high school (public or private) in California for three or more years AND
- The student must have graduated form a California high school or attained the equivalent prior to the start of the term (for example: passed the GED or California High School Proficiency exam) AND
- A student who is without lawful immigration status must file an AB540 Affidavit (California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption Request form) with the college stating that he or she has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status, or will file an application as soon as he or she is eligible to do so.
For additional information to determine if you meet the AB540 requirements, contact the Admissions & Records Office. See below for Dream Act Application instructions.
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AB130 allows students who meet AB 540 criteria (California Education Code 68130.5(a) to apply for and receive non-state funded scholarships for public colleges and universities. This law took effect on January 1, 2012.
AB131 (Grants)
AB 131 allows students who meet AB 540 criteria to apply for and receive state-funded financial aid such as institutional grants, community college fee waivers, Cal Grants, and Chafee Grants. This law took effect on January 1, 2013.
How do I apply?
The California Dream Act Application
View the California Dream Act Worksheet
The Dream Act Application will collect basic personal and income information to determine student eligibility for funding under AB131.
Students will need to complete the Dream Act Application every year to determine eligibility for state and institutional aid.
For additional information visit the following links:
- Frequently Asked Questions (English) (Español)


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This past week disturbing photos of celebrity chef Nigella Lawson and her husband Charles Saatchi were all over the news. The couple was outside at a restaurant, and Saatchi grabbed her by the throat. What we know from the simple fact that photos of the incident exist — and that the couple was eating outside at a public restaurant — is that people witnessed what was going on. Yet no one seemed to have intervened.
As a bystander to any kind of violence, it can be difficult to know whether or not you should get involved and what to do. If it's an incident between a couple, many people feel like it's not their place to intervene because it's a 'private' issue.
On Tuesday evening, loveisrespect Director Brian Pinero spoke with Huffington Post Live about what we should do as bystanders if we witness something. He was joined by Director of the Center for Progressive Development Douglas LaBier, Defense Attorney Matt Kaiser, and Austin, TX bar owner Leon Solimani.
Check out the video below to see what they had to say. If you saw a couple fighting in public, would you intervene?


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Finally photos!
Just put up some photos from my first ever hammock camping trip. We went to Lee Creek Montana a couple months ago. Nice little spot in the woods for my Clark NX-150. I use the All-In-One whoopie slings system from Stu and a Vertex camo fly.
Also, got the pop-up "pup" tent for my dog. If anyone car camps, this pop-up dog tent is the way to go. One motion to pop it up and takes about 10 seconds to take down. Stores in a carry sack about the size of a small folding camp chair. Not that Loki was happy about sleeping in a tent. Now that I have a hammock I don't blame her for not liking her tent. LOL!
The photos are in my gallery. Couldn't figure out how to attach them to this post, or even if that is allowed.


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"It's special because it's almost like a playoff atmosphere," said Aaron Miles, the Cub infielder signed away from the Cardinals. "When fans are that into it, it brings a level that you notice as a player. … To feel the buzz around the stadium, it's great.
"Some guys may not be affected by it as much, but I think everybody gets up for it because of everything that surrounds it."
And the teams gave the 38,909 fans their money's worth Thursday, as the Cardinals overcame Kosuke Fukudome's third home run and Milton Bradley's first ejection with a 7-4 victory.
This was the first of a four-game series and one of only two series between the two old rivals in Wrigley Field. The other is right before the All-Star break in July.
While the teams play seven games at Wrigley, they play nine in St. Louis, including a three-game series next weekend.
But this series is important because the Cardinals came into town with a one-game lead over the Cubs in the National League Central and had Adam Wainwright on the mound. He has become the ace of the staff with the absence of Chris Carpenter, who is expected to miss two months with a strained muscle in his side.
The Cardinals scored first off Cub starter Sean Marshall, although it came with the help of an error on left-fielder Alfonso Soriano. The play came on first batter Brendan Ryan, who knocked a ball that hit the foul wall in left and bounced back into fair territory—right past Soriano. Ryan eventually scored on cleanup hitter Ryan Ludwick's swinging bunt.
The Cubs came right back with a run in the bottom of the first, with Soriano scoring it.
He walked to lead off, then raced to third on a Fukudome double, a ball that should have been caught by either left fielder Chris Duncan or shortstop Khalil Greene, who originally was charged with an error. Soriano then scored on Derrek Lee's sacrifice fly, but Fukudome was stranded at third when Mike Fontenot grounded out.
The Cardinals broke the tie in the fourth inning when Chris Duncan whacked a 3-2 pitch from Marshall into the basket in right field, scoring Yadier Molina ahead of him. Duncan, who had off-season surgery on his neck, has a 10-game hitting streak.
After Fukudome returned the lead to the Cubs with his fifth-inning, three-run blast into the right field bleachers, Greene tied the game one more time with a solo shot off reliever Aaron Heilman in the sixth inning.
The bottom of the sixth had fans from both sides upset, as the Cubs had the bases loaded with no outs but couldn't score after a pair of Cardinal errors.
Aramis Ramirez started with a single, then got to third base when Duncan muffed Fontenot's popup and second baseman Ryan muffed Duncan's throw. Geovany Soto struck out before Ryan Theriot was walked intentionally.
Milton Bradley, who isn't starting while he recovers from a strained groin muscle, was called out on strikes after taking three balls and two strikes and then immediately thrown out for arguing by plate umpire Larry Vanover. Soriano finished the would-be rally when he flied out to Duncan.
The advantage went back to the Cardinals in the seventh and Duncan was in the middle of it again. He singled home the second run after Molina brought home the first with a single. The runs were charged to rookie David Patton, although Neal Cotts was on the mound for Duncan's hit.
Brian Barden's homer in the eighth off Angel Guzman made it 7-4.


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Friday Night Fights: Results!
Wednesday, 5 March 2014 | Carl
SOURCE: www.liverkick.com
Friday Night Fights bid February farewell last night with a card that featured a highly anticipated match between two well known professional female fighters. The main event of the evening, Ashley Nichols versus Angela Hill, highlighted the distinctive fighting styles of both women to full effect, and showed why both have struck such a strong chord within the North American Muay Thai community. For the first three rounds, Hill demonstrated the aggressive punching and clinching style that inspired her fight name of "Overkill." The beautiful technique of Nichols was more visible in rounds four and five, when she used front push kicks and long knees to keep Hill from closing in as much, but it was too little too late. Hill won a split decision victory over Nichols, maintaining her undefeated record and winning the WKA North American Flyweight title.
The other pro fight of the evening featured another Canadian from MAS Academy, Robert "White Dragon" Thomas, versus Tarek Rached, the Lebanese Tiger. The powerful Rached bullied his much taller opponent until Thomas gained control of the distance in round two and three. Rached was rocked by a knee and saved by the bell in round two, but not before getting an 8-count. Another crisp right knee from Thomas ended the fight 59 seconds into round three, giving him the win by TKO.
You can watch the whole show here:


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Miami Dolphins legend Mark Duper faces a felony child abuse charge after he was accused of beating up a minor, a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrest report said.
According to the arrest report, on Tuesday night the victim, who authorities did not identify, was playing video games. At some point an argument began about an ex-girlfriend, the report said.
During the verbal argument, Duper, 54, punched the person in the face once because "he wouldn't listen to him about picking up his hat," the report said.
After he punched the person, Duper grabbed him, picked him up several times and slammed him into the ground, making him lose consciousness for a while, the report said. After about 10 minutes of them fighting, Duper left the home but then went back to get a jacket, according to the report.
The two then began fighting again.
"This time both parties grabbed each in a fighting mode," the report said.
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The wide receiver then threw the person on a bed, and at some point a friend of Duper's stepped in and realized the victim had lost consciousness once again, according to the report.
The friend, former Dolphins teammate Hugh Green, told NBC 6 South Florida that he never saw the person lose consciousness, however.
When the person regained consciousness, according to police, he was angry that he had been attacked and pushed his bike into Duper's car.
Duper then punched him in the face again, causing him to fall off his bike. When the person fell on the ground, Duper climbed on top of him, grabbed him by the neck and began choking him, the report said.
The person yelled for Duper's friend to help him, which he did. At some point Duper said he would kill him. That's when the person left the home.
Authorities saw that the person had a swollen, cut bottom lip, multiple scratches on his left elbow, a knot next to his left temple, a cut on his right bicep and an abrasion on the right ear lobe, the report said.
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The Department of Children and Families was notified of the injuries. Duper, who was arrested Wednesday and is out on bond, told authorities that there was a fight, but all he did was either defend himself or restrain the person.
Duper declined to comment Thursday, but directed NBC 6 to speak with his close friend Green about the incident. Green said that it was the other person who became aggressive after being confronted about sending a threatening text message to a girl.
Green said that Duper was defending himself.
"There was never any exchange of punches," said Green, who added that he tried to break up the altercation multiple times.
Duper played 11 seasons with the Dolphins from 1982-1992, earning a spot on the team's honor roll.


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| July 11, 2014, 4:45 pm
Brett Anderson, who will return to the Rockies on Sunday after missing more than two months with a broken finger, isn't the only Colorado pitcher on his way back.
Eddie Butler (strained shoulder) will start a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday with the Single-A Modesto (Calif.) Nuts, Rockies head athletic trainer Keith Dugger said. He'll face the Bakersfield Blaze in Modesto.
Butler played in one game for the Rockies after his call-up from Double-A Tulsa — when he got hit hard in a loss on June 6 at Coors Field. But he was moved to the 15-day disabled list soon after with pain in his armpit.


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What is Neuralgia?
Neuralgia is a stabbing, burning, and often quite severe pain that occurs along a damaged nerve. The damaged nerve may be anywhere in the body, but is most common in the face and neck. The cause of a damaged nerve may be a disease like diabetes or multiple sclerosis, an infection like shingles, or the result of old age. Treatment for the pain of neuralgia depends on the cause.
Types of Neuralgia
Neuralgia can occur in different parts of the body and can have various causes. Oftentimes, the cause for this pain is unknown.
Postherpetic Neuralgia: This type of neuralgia occurs as a complication of shingles and may be anywhere on the body. Shingles is a viral infection characterized by a painful rash and blisters. Neuralgia can erupt wherever the outbreak of shingles occurred and can be mild or severe, persistent or intermittent, and can last for months or years.
Trigeminal Neuralgia: This type of neuralgia is associated with pain from the trigeminal nerve, which goes from the brain to the face. The particular cause of pain is believed to be a blood vessel pressing down on the trigeminal nerve where it meets with the brainstem. Trigeminal neuralgia causes pain in the face, usually on one side, and is most common in the elderly.
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: Pain from the glossopharyngeal nerve, which is in the throat, is not very common. This type of neuralgia produces pain in the neck and throat.
Causes of Neuralgia
The underlying cause of any type of neuralgia is damage to a nerve. Each nerve in your body is protected by a coating called the myelin sheath. When the myelin is damaged or wears away from the nerve, the stabbing, severe, shock-like pain of neuralgia results. There are many different factors, including old age, which can cause damage to the myelin. Unfortunately, in many cases of neuralgia, a cause can never be found.
Infection: The cause of postherpetic neuralgia is shingles, an infection caused by the chickenpox virus. The likelihood of having this infection increases with age. Lyme disease, HIV, and syphilis can also cause neuralgia.
Multiple Sclerosis: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that is caused by the degradation of myelin. Among the many symptoms that result from MS is neuralgia, often in the face.
Pressure on Nerves: The myelin on nerves can be worn away by pressure. The pressure may come from a bone, ligament, blood vessel, or a tumor that is pressing on the nerve. The pressure of a swollen blood vessel is a common cause in trigeminal neuralgia.
Diabetes: Many people with diabetes will suffer from some type of neuralgia because excess glucose in the bloodstream can lead to myelin damage.
Less Common Causes
If the cause of neuralgia cannot be blamed on an infection, MS, diabetes, or pressure on the nerves, it may be from one of many less common factors. These include:
When to Seek Medical Help
The pain of neuralgia is usually very severe and can be debilitating. If you experience such pain, you should see your doctor as soon as possible, especially when the pain is not helped by over-the-counter medications.
You should also see your doctor if you suspect you have shingles. In addition to the pain of neuralgia, shingles causes a red, blistering rash. It is usually on the back or abdomen, but may also be on the neck and face.
What to Expect at a Doctor's Appointment
When you see your doctor for neuralgia, you can expect to be asked a series of questions about your symptoms. Your doctor will want you to describe the pain and to tell him or her how long the pain has been a problem. You will also need to inform your doctor of any medications you are taking and of any other medical issues you have. This is because neuralgia may be a symptom of another disorder like diabetes, MS, or shingles.
Your doctor will also perform a physical exam to pinpoint the location of the pain, and if possible, the nerve causing it. You may also need to have a dental exam. If the pain is in your face, your doctor may want to rule out other possible dental causes, such as an abscess. An abscess is a bacterial infection of the tooth that causes a very painful toothache, along with other unpleasant symptoms like pus and tissue swelling. Left untreated, it can lead to extremely serious, life-threatening complications.
To find an underlying cause of your pain, your doctor may order certain tests. You may need to have blood drawn to check your blood sugar levels and kidney function. An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) test can help your doctor determine if you have MS. A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test can show the speed at which signals are moving through your nerves; this test helps to determine nerve damage.
Treatment of Neuralgia
If your doctor is able to pinpoint the cause of neuralgia, your treatment will focus on the underlying cause. If the cause is not found, treatment will focus on relieving your pain. Potential treatments may include:


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