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Radioimmunotherapy (RIT) is a type of targeted radiation therapy. Radiation therapy uses strong X-rays or other waves (particles) to kill cancer cells. For non-Hodgkin lymphoma, radiation is sometimes given as a medicine injected into your blood. This is RIT. It uses radioactive molecules that are attached to manmade (synthetic) proteins. These proteins are called monoclonal antibodies. When they are injected into your blood, the antibodies bring small doses of radiation right to the lymphoma cells.
RIT might be used to treat some types of B-cell lymphomas. It may be used especially if other treatments are no longer working.
Your treatment will be done by a nuclear medicine doctor or radiation oncologist. Ask him or her what you can expect to feel during and after the treatment.
You will be treated as an outpatient in a doctor's office, clinic, or in a hospital. This means you don't have to stay overnight. The total length of treatment is typically about 1 to 2 weeks. But the treatment plan may vary, depending on the specifics of your case.
On the first day of RIT treatment, you get a small dose of medicine that has no radiation. The medicine is sent into your vein by IV (intravenously). You will be watched closely for allergic reactions or other problems. You'll be given medicines before the treatment to lower this risk. About a week later, you will get another dose of this medicine without radiation. Within a few hours you will then get the radioactive form of the medicine. This is given through an IV. It will take about 10 minutes.
Ask your healthcare provider what side effects you should watch for after treatment.
Some side effects can be similar to an allergic reaction. These occur most often during or shortly after the treatment. They can include:
Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chills, and nausea
Rash or hives
Swelling in your throat or chest tightness
Some people may have more serious reactions. These can lead to low blood pressure and trouble breathing. You will be given medicines before your treatment to help lower the risk of this happening.
RIT can increase your risk of some infections for a few months after your treatment. If you were infected with hepatitis B in the past, it can make the virus active again. Your doctor will likely check your blood for signs of hepatitis before starting this medicine.
The treatment can also affect your bone marrow. This can lead to low white blood cell and platelet counts. This increases your risk for infection, bruising, and bleeding.
Call your healthcare provider if you have signs of infection, such as fever or pain. Ask what other symptoms you should call your healthcare provider about.
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The Community Action Center's Annual Report Now Available Online
September 12, 2012
Members of the Northfield area can expect news from the CAC to arrive in their mailboxes this week. This year's Annual Report includes client stories and photos, a timeline of significant events that took place over the course of the last year, financial information and a visual summary of the CAC's reach in the extended Northfield community.
Throughout the Annual Report, readers will find an introduction to the many people – from many walks of life – who rely on the CAC for nourishment. Some come to get assistance with basic needs and go away fed, clothed and supported; some come to give their time and talents and leave knowing they are valued; some come to donate financially, proud to make their community stronger. Each and every person who walks through the doors of the Community Action Center plays an important role in reinforcing the fabric of the Northfield community. Read the report and review what we have accomplished together.


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Begging for Thread – Banks
Month: October 2014
Halloween Inspiration
I don't know about you, but Halloween is one of my all-time favorite holidays. There's something about eating all of the candy you want and dressing up in clothes you'd never ordinarily wear that can be very cathartic.
In case you weren't feeling inspired, here's a round up of some great photos to get you in the mood!
Photos from: Pinterest.
Beautiful Sunsets
The sun sets every night and yet how often can you really say you've watched it go down? Personally, I know that I probably catch the sunset about once a week if I'm lucky, and I don't even spend the full hour or so really watching it go down.
To inspire all of us to allot a little more time at the end of our days to admiring natural phenomenon and natural beauty, I've rounded up some of my favorite sunset photographs that I've taken over the years. Enjoy!
Pssttt you can enjoy some other simple moments after you read this post.
Falling for Fall
Living Room Round Deux
A few months ago I promised a Living Room Round Deux post, and since I am one to stand by my promises, here it is:
Tricks of the Trade: Scarves
With the cool breeze coming in slowly but surely – more surely in San Francisco than in Los Angeles maybe – I thought it would be a perfect time to talk about scarves. When it comes to scarves, my motto is: the thicker and warmer, the better. But with these thick scarves comes a greater challenge of how to fold them and how to store them. Not to worry, I've got it all outlined below!
I'll admit it, scarves can be very tricky to place. If you don't have enough folding space, it can be tempting to hang them, but some of them are just too thick to hang. My solution is to fold the thicker ones and hang the thinner ones, as this also helps to divide them by season since I only reach for those thick, knitted ones in the colder months, but I rely on the thin, colorful ones year-round. When it comes to hanging, I use these hangers, which are perfect for keeping scarves wrinkle free and visible. When it comes to folding, I try to fold them in quarters and keep them arranged in color order.
These Days
Exploring San Francisco, bun first.
Beautiful flower shop right near my office.
Lake Tahoe looking amazing even sans filter.
Raising my glass to Tahoe.


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Come by Wild Pitch after the DFWVMUG iFly event! If you missed the signup for the iFly event, you can still come by and talk virtualization and have a few drinks!
Location: Wild Pitch Sports & Grill
Address: 2390 Parkwood Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Date: Wednesday June 24th 2015
Time: 4:30pm
Justin and Greg from Tintri will buying drinks and providing appetizers for 2 hours. We have the back room with pool tables reserved.
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NWS radar images should stop using Flash
To be more accessible, I don't think it would be that difficult to replace their existing system with one that just uses layered animated gifs with transparency. Even if you had to store a different gif for the different speeds that the radar data can playback, it at least allows for a short period of static file caching and allows for the full website experience on a mobile device. Don't want to pre-generate the gifs of the radar data? OK. Instead use javascript to generate client-side gifs.
NWS radar image from Portland, ME.
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So I found myself once more shivering in the cold before the start, which is pretty much part of the Ballycotton experience. I lined up reasonably close to the start, which is always a bit tricky, it can be hard to gauge where you should stand, certainly not amongst the elites, though of course there is always the usual contingent of idiots who don't get that.
The start came as a bit of a surprise, according to my watch it started a minute early, unheard of in Ireland! There was a small amount of weaving around some of the slower starters who had placed themselves inappropriately (my fear is that one day one of them will be causing a serious accident with 3000 runner following closely behind on such a narrow road), but all in all I got off very well. I found myself right next to Paul Moran, who I had paced Limerick with last year, but I knew I wouldn't be able to quite stay with him so wasn't too bothered when he slowly moved away.
Before the race I wondered if I would be able to pace myself off Angela McCann, a previous winner of the race and usually just a little bit faster than me. After half a mile I managed to spot her, just about 10 steps ahead of me. Over the next mile I managed to close the gap and a group of about half a dozen runners formed and that pretty much defined the entire rest of the race for me.
Last year I had started a little bit too hard, started suffering after only 3 miles and had to drag my sorry backside home for a very, very long time, though I still set a new PB. This year it felt distinctively easier though the pace was very similar, maybe even a touch faster. Mile 3 came and went and I felt comfortable enough; well, it's what runners call comfortably hard, at the high end of what felt just about sustainable.
The cold temperature made for excellent running conditions but there was a little breeze that was a little bit stronger than I would have liked. It helped us during the first half of the race, and we passed the 5 mile mark still in one group well under the 30 minute mark; I think they called the time as 29:26, though I could have misheard that. At that point I was still feeling okay and was wondering if I was inside the top 100 places. The top 100 finishers in Ballycotton receive a highly coveted t-shirt and it is a long-standing dream of mine to bag my own one day. Before the race I had stated that I had an outside chance of one, but probably not. But maybe, just maybe, this year would be the one?
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I was really counting down the miles now. Mile 7 came and went and I still hung on. We passed mile 8, where Rene had overtaken me last year looking relaxed and fresh, but this time I was still going. Then the hill started with about 1.5 miles to go and I just could not quite keep up with Angela. What was left of our group pretty much splintered at that point anyway, Angela doing very well but the rest of us clearly struggling and suffering.
I did not lose much ground and I did not get caught from behind and I fought hard to keep my place. When I passed the 9 mile mark they called the time as 54:06, at which point I realised that I would most likely not break the hour mark but I would be very close. I did not have the energy to think, but a new PB was already in the bag, I would have gotten that even if I had jogged to the finish, but of course I pressed on even though I was running entirely on fumes and had been doing so for a considerable amount of time.
I struggled and suffered through the final mile, never giving up but not quite managing to catch the guys in front of me. When I started my finishing sprint with what little I had left they did so themselves, which put them just out of reach. I don't remember seeing the time on the gantry but my own Garmin had me at 60:14, which was basically a minute faster than last year (they correctly rounded that up to 60:15 in the results). I could see the runners in front of me collecting their t-shirts, Angela got hers, but 3 runners in front of me that stopped. I had missed out on a top-100 shirt by 3 places and 5 seconds! I want to keep this post reasonably clean so I won't repeat the next 2 dozen words I voiced; let's say I gave a good Father Jack impression. There were dozens of guys hanging around all wearing their new t-shirts. I looked at the ground in front of me and walked off.
Luckily I did calm down very quickly. Pat Quill had finished shortly behind me (unlike in the Dingle ultra) and we chatted for a bit, I met a few other guys on the way back down, including one runner who greeted me with the words "aren't you that crazy fella from Kerry", which I suppose I was, and I met Keith in the car park and we ran 2 miles together for our cool down. You can't be upset in Ballycotton on race day. There is such a fantastic buzz in town, you can almost feel the energy and it's a great place to be. The positives easily outweigh the negatives and I was left with one thought:
Two weeks ago I ran a disappointing time in a 5k and used that to pump me up for the next race and got a new PB for it. Today I just missed out on a dream in Ballycotton and will use that to push me to a better time in Tralee instead, and since I have improved both my time and my place in every single year since I started running Ballycotton 5 or 6 years ago I will collect my t-shirt next year instead.
Provisional results are here.
- 1 Mar
- 8 miles, 58:42, 7:20 pace
- 2 Mar
- 5 miles, 35:30, 7:05 pace, HR 144
- 3 Mar
- 13 miles, including:
Ballycotton 10, 60:15, 103rd place


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The Canary Islands are all year destinations not so far away; about four hours flying time between Germany and the Atlantic archipelago. They boast an especially pleasant subtropical climate, excellent infrastructure, a wide range of hotels of all different types, and a European ambience that attracts many tourists to the island paradise. Many of them are avid windsurfers and kitesurfers. The four main islands are all excellent surf spots with different facets of surfing to offer. ION CLUB has, with Fuerteventura, one of the top districts in the program and offers three centers on Fuerteventura - Risco del Paso, Costa Calma and Esquinzo.
The beautiful natural beach at Risco del Paso is located seven kilometers south of Costa Calma. In 2013 ION CLUB opened a wind- and kitesurfing school there. Guests can take the regular and free shuttle service between the center Risco del Paso and Costa Calma. Only a few places in the world offer so many different surf conditions in just one spot.
Here at the center you will find a large sandy beach, safe shallow water and wind throughout the year, which makes Risco del Paso a unique place.
The Costa Calma center is next to Moro Jable, the tourist center in the south of Fuerteventura. It is barely one hour transfer from the airport to Costa Calma. ION CLUB Costa Calma is located in the middle of the large sandy beach of Costa Calma, just in front of the hotel Monica Beach.
Enjoy the unique comfort of this spot, because it is only a short walk away from most hotels. In addition to the advantage of the short distance between hotel and center, you will also find excellent conditions for windsurfing.
The Robinson Club Esquinzo Playa is located in southern Furteventura directly on the long sandy beach of Jandía. The Club is a family paradise with a fantastic beach location and many entertainment facilities for children and adolescents. For those who would like professional kitesurfing and windsurfing instruction and guidance, ION CLUB Esquinzo now offers this possibility.


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A Trip to the Capital
This past week my daughter, Taylor, and I were blessed and honored to be invited to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. by Congressman Richard Hudson. I must say, I did not realize that this breakfast is one of D.C.'s "hot-ticket" events. After doing some research, I became aware of what an honor we were being given.
I met Congressman Hudson a few months ago when he requested that someone open a local meeting in prayer. He asked our Mayor of Fayetteville at the time, Nat Robertson, to recommend someone, and I was honored to be the one invited. After meeting with the mayor and congressman, my eyes began to open to the realization that being a politician is a calling and we need more men and women of God in those positions. For those who know me, you know I absolutely do not preach politics or the news– not CNN, not FOX. Prior to this past week, I considered my close relationship with our former mayor to be an anomaly, and believed that having a good and godly man in office was rare. I now realize my conclusion was incorrect and my opinion has drastically changed. As I sat in the front row at the Prayer Breakfast next to my congressman and a table over from Ted Cruz, I stood amazed at how many great and godly men and women serve our country. I spoke at great length with Mr. Hudson about God, our wives, our children and our churches. We talked about the men and women of God who have impacted our lives, as well as our children's' latest bumps and bruises. We talked about miracles we've seen and prayers that have been answered. Each of us shared our callings and the passion we have for what we do. Later in the day, Dan Forrest, North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor, stopped by and I was able to spend time talking to him as well.
After spending some time with these men, I stood in a bit of awe. Not because I was able to hang out with men of such great authority, but because of the realization that they are good, godly men AND they are politicians. The opportunity to attend the Prayer Breakfast has changed my mindset. I observed individuals of power– regardless of racial or ethnic origin, whether Republican, Democrat or undecided — come together, pray and intercede in the name of Jesus. Wherever His name is invoked, it brings life and hope. When I left the National Prayer Breakfast, I was filled with both.


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Sleep Disorders in Children with Autism
- Bedtime routine and sleep hygiene
- Sleep onset and duration
- Pattern of nighttime awakenings
- Frequency of snoring
- Presence of restlessness
Underlying Medical Conditions
- Nutritional issues: Many children with ASD have restricted eating habits that could stem from a preference for foods with similar flavors or other challenges eating new foods. This can limit intakes of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods that supply fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Resulting nutritional deficiencies may cause chronic health issues such as constipation and restless leg syndrome.
- Constipation: In a meta-analysis of 2,215 children across 15 studies, children with ASD had an increased risk of constipation as compared to peers with an odds ratio of 3.86. [Jones: 2016] Constipation and abdominal pain related to constipation can affect sleep. Detailed assessment and management information for constipation can be found at Constipation.
- Restless leg syndrome: Low-iron stores have been associated with periodic limb movement disorder/restless leg syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal reflux: Burning and pain associated with acid reflux can affect sleep. Clinical signs, evaluation, and treatment information for this condition can be found at Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
- Asthma: Asthma symptoms can make sleeping difficult. Assessment and management information can be found at Asthma.
- Epilepsy: Rates of epilepsy can be as high as 1/3 among patients with ASD and may disturb sleep cycles. [Francis: 2013] Assessment and management information can be found at Seizures/Epilepsy.
- Pain/anxiety: Altered sensory perception is one of the hallmarks of an ASD diagnosis, and children with ASD may have a higher level of anxiety or sensitivity with respect to their immediate environment. Screening and management information for anxiety can be found at Anxiety Disorders. Children with ASD may also have altered pain perception, but struggle to communicate this to caregivers.
Behavioral Approaches
|Behavioral supports include parent education about sleep hygiene, extinction, and positive reinforcement. [Reed: 2009]
[Weiskop: 2005] Good sleep hygiene includes a comfortable, quiet sleep environment with a routine. Some parents have had success using a
visual schedule to help shuttle through the bedtime routine (see Bedtime Routines Shown with Photos and Checklists (Autism Speaks) ( 2.1 MB)). Teaching self-soothing techniques may help the child to fall back asleep on their own.
Photo, left: Hebe Aguilera/Flickr (CC)
Individuals with ASD have been shown to have abnormalities in the regulation of melatonin. Multiple review articles have found melatonin supplementation to have a consistent effect on sleep onset and sleep latency; sleep duration may also be improved, though this does not appear to be consistently true across all studies. [Rossignol: 2011]. Melatonin, particularly at the higher end of the dosage range, has an immediate hypnotic effect allowing parents to gauge effectiveness after the first few doses. Adverse effects are rare and include vivid dreams and nightmares. Although not established, melatonin may have a proconvulsant effect. General recommendations are:
- 2-6 years: 0.5-1 mg and adjust upward to 3 mg as needed
- >6 years: doses as low as 1 mg may be effective; adjust upward to 5 mg as needed
Melatonin and Sleep Problems in Autism: A Guide for Parents (Autism Speaks) discusses types of melatonin and the pros and cons of their use to help with sleep disorders in children with autism.
The alpha-2 agonist clonidine has shown effectiveness in improving sleep latency and nighttime awakenings. The half-life of this medication is variable, and it may cause daytime sedation, irritability, hypotension, bradycardia, and EKG changes. Obtaining an EKG should be considered if an alpha-2 agonist is to be added to a stimulant medication. General recommendations are:
- 3-5 years: 025-.05 mg (1/4 to 1/2 of a 0.1 mg tablet) 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime and adjust upward to 0.2 mg as needed
- >6 years: 0.1 mg and adjust upward to 0.2 mg as needed
In children with restless sleep, consider obtaining a CBC and serum ferritin. Supplementation to replenish iron stores has had positive effect in individuals with restless sleep and low or low-normal serum ferritin levels. General recommendations for supplementation are: [Dosman: 2007]
- 1-3 mg/kg elemental iron per day in 1 to 3 divided doses; iron may be discontinued after 2-3 months if serum ferritin has normalized
Other classes of medications, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants (including mirtazapine, nirtazapine, and trazodone) have been used successfully in the management of sleep disorders. These medications have not, however, been well studied in the pediatric population and should be prescribed by, or in consultation with, a physician experienced in their use.
Practice Guidelines
Malow BA, Byars K, Johnson K, Weiss S, Bernal P, Goldman SE, Panzer R, Coury DL, Glaze DG.
A practice pathway for the identification, evaluation, and management of insomnia in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.
Pediatrics. 2012;130 Suppl 2:S106-24. PubMed abstract / Full Text
Patient Education
Bedtime Routines Shown with Photos and Checklists (Autism Speaks) ( 2.1 MB)
Tips, sample visual bedtime routines, and a sample bedtime pass.
Melatonin and Sleep Problems in Autism: A Guide for Parents (Autism Speaks)
Discusses types of melatonin and the pros and cons for using them to help with sleep disorders in children with autism.
Sleep Toolkit (Autism Speaks)
Strategies, visual schedules, and tips for parents to help improve sleep in children and teens with autism; free to download, log-in is required.
Algorithm for Management of Sleep Problems in Children and Adolescents Who Have ASD (AAP) ( 277 KB)
A Practice Pathway from A Practice Pathway for the Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Insomnia in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Malow BA, Byars K, Johnson K, et al., published in Pediatrics (2012).
BEARS Sleep Screening Tool ( 197 KB)
BEARS is divided into 5 major sleep domains (B=Bedtime Issues, E=Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, A=Night Awakenings, R=Regularity and Duration of Sleep, S=Snoring) and helps clinicians evaluate potential sleep problems in children 2 to 18 years old. Each sleep domain has a set of age-appropriate "trigger questions" for use in the clinical interview. The screen is free to use.
Questionnaire to Help Identify Underlying Medical Conditions in Children with Autism (AAP) ( 281 KB)
A list of 29 yes/no questions given to parents by clinicians to help evaluate potential medical contributors to sleep issues in children with autism; American Academy of Pediatrics.
Services for Patients & Families in Rhode Island (RI)
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|Pediatric Sleep Medicine
|Sleep Studies/Polysomnography
For services not listed above, browse our Services categories or search our database.
* number of provider listings may vary by how states categorize services, whether providers are listed by organization or individual, how services are organized in the state, and other factors; Nationwide (NW) providers are generally limited to web-based services, provider locator services, and organizations that serve children from across the nation.
Helpful Articles
Malow BA, Byars K, Johnson K, Weiss S, Bernal P, Goldman SE, Panzer R, Coury DL, Glaze DG.
A practice pathway for the identification, evaluation, and management of insomnia in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.
Pediatrics. 2012;130 Suppl 2:S106-24. PubMed abstract / Full Text
Page Bibliography
Andersen IM, Kaczmarska J, McGrew SG, Malow BA.
Melatonin for insomnia in children with autism spectrum disorders.
J Child Neurol. 2008;23(5):482-5. PubMed abstract
Dosman CF, Brian JA, Drmic IE, Senthilselvan A, Harford MM, Smith RW, Sharieff W, Zlotkin SH, Moldofsky H, Roberts SW.
Children with autism: effect of iron supplementation on sleep and ferritin.
Pediatr Neurol. 2007;36(3):152-8. PubMed abstract
Francis A, Msall M, Obringer E, Kelley K.
Children with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.
Pediatr Ann. 2013;42(12):255-60. PubMed abstract
Johnson KP, Malow BA.
Sleep in children with autism spectrum disorders.
Curr Treat Options Neurol. 2008;10(5):350-9. PubMed abstract
Jones KB, Cottle K, Bakian A, Farley M, Bilder D, Coon H, McMahon WM.
A description of medical conditions in adults with autism spectrum disorder: A follow-up of the 1980s Utah/UCLA Autism Epidemiologic Study.
Autism. 2016;20(5):551-61. PubMed abstract
Malow BA, Byars K, Johnson K, Weiss S, Bernal P, Goldman SE, Panzer R, Coury DL, Glaze DG.
A practice pathway for the identification, evaluation, and management of insomnia in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.
Pediatrics. 2012;130 Suppl 2:S106-24. PubMed abstract / Full Text
Ming X, Gordon E, Kang N, Wagner GC.
Use of clonidine in children with autism spectrum disorders.
Brain Dev. 2008;30(7):454-60. PubMed abstract
Reed HE, McGrew SG, Artibee K, Surdkya K, Goldman SE, Frank K, Wang L, Malow BA.
Parent-based sleep education workshops in autism.
J Child Neurol. 2009;24(8):936-45. PubMed abstract / Full Text
Rossignol DA, Frye RE.
Melatonin in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Dev Med Child Neurol. 2011;53(9):783-92. PubMed abstract / Full Text
Melatonin administration in ASD is associated with improved sleep parameters, better daytime behavior, and minimal side effects.
Weiskop S, Richdale A, Matthews J.
Behavioural treatment to reduce sleep problems in children with autism or fragile X syndrome.
Dev Med Child Neurol. 2005;47(2):94-104. PubMed abstract


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Vasona: Taming traffic spikes at the edge for better customer experience
October 26, 2015
Data traffic is typically very spiky. Even during congestion periods, wireless networks transmission alternates between spikes and valleys and this limit the efficient utilization of the available resources. We talked to John Reister, VP of Marketing and Product Management, Vasona Networks, about how mobile operators can take control of the spikiness and manage traffic to optimize RAN utilization.


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WASHINGTON DC, August 13, 2007, Paying out certain types of government aid in a monthly lump sum appears to fuel a spate of harmful and often fatal drug binges, according to a new study in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Public Economics that links the monthly arrival of disability checks with a sharp rise in drug related hospitalizations and deaths. The findings by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz and Texas A&M University suggests that spreading out aid payments over several weeks could be a way to relieve some of the stress on hospitals and health care workers who struggle to handle the monthly surge.
The analysis found that in California, the 23 percent increase in drug-related hospital admissions that occurs in the first five days of any given month is driven largely by the arrival of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (DI) payments. In particular, hospital deaths among SSI recipients increase 22 percent at the beginning of the month.
This research was funded by the Substance Abuse Policy Research Program (SAPRP) of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The paper entitled The Effects of Government Transfers on Monthly Cycles in Drug Abuse, Hospitalization and Mortality is in press in the peer reviewed Journal of Public Economics, though an online version is available now. The study notes that for both groups the increase in hospital admissions begins shortly after the checks arrive. SSI aid arrives on the first of the month and hospital admissions begin rising on the second while DI aid arrives on the third of the month and the admissions surge begins on the fourth, says lead author, Carlos Dobkin, PhD, with the University of California, Santa Cruz.
However, the investigators found that contrary to what some analysts have suggested monthly welfare payments, such as those administered through the federal Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) program, do very little to exac


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Steven Crowder is again in trouble for something he's done on Fox News, and this time the network's contributor took aim at a rising Democrat — Kentucky Senate candidate Ashley Judd.
Covering Saturday's conclusion of the 2013 Conservative Political Action Conference, Crowder made a strange joke about Ashley Judd in the Senate race.
"What is this obsession with Ashley Judd and rape?" Crowder asked while talking about Judd and Apple products. "It's pretty unnerving."
The comments seemed bizarre, but not out of line with Steven Crowder's incendiary history on Fox News. Back In December the comedian was covering union protests outside of the Michigan state capitol when he was punched in the face four times by a union protestor.
The attack took place as thousands of protesters descended on the capital to protest the state's proposed right-to-work measure. Crowder was seen as a victim by many, while others pointed out that he was inciting the crowd himself.
Steven Crowder's decision to target Ashley Judd this time is likely no coincidence. Since the Democrat has floated the possibility of running in Kentucky, she has quickly become a threat to the Republicans chances of taking the Senate.
Though Judd has yet to officially declare her intentions for the race, she has already amassed support both nationally and among the most powerful Democrats in Kentucky. One of her biggest supporters, Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth, has been pushing the idea of the actress running for Senate.
Yarmuth told ABC News that he would be surprised if Judd didn't run, also added that he thinks Judd has a good shot to defeat Mitch McConnell. Ashley Judd's Senate run could have another piece of ammunition against McConnell — he was recently ranked the least popular Senator in the country.
If Ashley Judd continues to garner support for a possible Senate run, she might expect more attacks from Fox News like the one this weekend from Steven Crowder.


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Make Your Garden The Perfect Social Space
There are very few things more delightful in life than sharing the fruits of your hard labour with close friends and family, and when you put your heart and soul into your garden, using it as a place for entertaining is a big reward for all those hours spent weeding and planting. The sort of relaxed socialising that your garden allows is much more informal than being packed around a dining table, after all. If you haven't considered the role of your garden as a social space, it's not too hard to make a few minor improvements in time for summer that will make it perfect for entertaining. These simple suggestions should take your space from personal haven to the ideal spot for a party in no time.
Enhance Your Outdoor Dining
As most gatherings revolve around food, think outside the box when it comes to providing for your guests. Rather than simply wheeling the barbecue out, what could you do that's more inventive? Pizza ovens are gaining in popularity, and with such a wide range of models from moveable stainless steel ones that wouldn't look out of place in a restaurant kitchen to clay and brick tabletop ovens that are less intrusive, your friends and family could soon be enjoying this tasty, customisable, easy to throw together treat. If you use your garden for al fresco dining a lot, you could also consider an outdoor kitchen, with a full weatherproof setup, or a repurposed armoire to hold plates and cutlery.
Think About Surfaces
When creating a social space, there are lots of ways to add dimension. Adding in a multi-level patio can combine flexible seating with an inviting situation to sit and drink a glass of wine or two, while raised decking from a set of patio or bi-fold doors can help to bring the indoors outside and create a seamless transition between the inner and outer space of your home. Also, take the opportunity to make sure that your lawn is in tip-top condition. Using a professional maintenance firm such as ABC Home & Commercial Lawn Care makes sense if you have a large grassed area that needs maintaining or a yearly check to keep it in the best condition.
Revamp Your Seating
Where people sit is an essential element in how comfortable they will be, so pay attention to all the different kinds of seating you can add for different experiences. A rustic table under a beautiful pergola thick with climbers like wisteria, honeysuckle or passionflower is served well by long benches that don't restrict the number of guests you can invite. A waterside deck may suit reclining wooden lawn chairs for relaxing in on a sunny day. A bistro set can be placed in a little suntrap area outside the back door where you can sit for coffee in the morning. If you want your guests to be truly comfortable shaded circular daybeds are all the range and provide ample opportunity for a leisurely chat.
From small additions to grand new designs, making your garden a truly hospitable place is as complex a task as you make it.


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Portugal TV Crew to Shoot Documentary in Bulgaria's Bansko
A TV crew from a Portuguese media company is coming to Bulgaria to shoot a documentary.
The Bulgarian Economy Ministry is organizing an advertising trip to the resort of Bansko for the Portuguese crew.
The project "Unknown Destinations" includes shooting of 30-minute short films for the 12 new EU member states, including Bulgaria. They documentaries will be aired on the Portuguese state television.
The crew will arrive in Bansko on Thursday and will stay there for two days, shooting the ski zone, cultural and historical sights.
The mayor of Bansko, Alexandar Kravarov, has explained that the goal of the documentary was not to portrait Bansko as a winter resort, but rather as a cultural center.
"We have prepared a program for them. Our people will show them the cultural values of Bansko, the sights of national and regional importance, monuments, museums, the icon exhibition and the church," he said.
Kravarov added that they the TV crew would also have the opportunity to view interesting places in the villages near Bansko and get acquainted with the Bulgarian folklore and culture.
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Quote of The Day
Personal instruction today and I made the comment that I don't like Glocks while we are talking about grip on the Pistol. Student notes on the "I love me" slide I present at the first of the class that I am a Glock Armorer.
Me: "I don't have to like them to work on them".
Thanks, be here all week and try the fish!
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LOL, if it shoots, I like it (Other than S&W)... :-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 12, 2012 at 4:11 PM
Ya see the problem some folks have with (insert gun brand here) is that they are not evaluating it from the standpoint of efficiency - they are looking at it as an 'art' object or something instead of a tool that is designed for a specific purpose - ie launching a projectile. If the gun meets that criteria for the user, then all else (looks etc) is just icing on the cake.ReplyDeleteReplies
Anon- I never said the Glock would not work, I simply said I do not like them personally. I like Fords. Would a Chevy get me from point "A" to "B". Sure (well maybe not the Volt). I teach many new shooters on the Glock.Delete
I just don't like them. Will they work, will I use one, sure.
I doubt that there will be a Glock Historian 100 years from now researching some Model 17 made "way back when".


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Brabus 700 4x4² 'one of ten' Final Edition is a fitting farewell to current-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is entering an all-generation in the 2019 model year. Renowned German tuner Brabus is giving the current generation 2018 G-Class a fitting goodbye with the new Brabus 700 4x4² "one of ten" Final Edition. Safe to say, it is the final boss for the current G-Class with lots of power within.
Based on the Mercedes-Benz G 63 of the W 463 model series, the Brabus 700 4x4² "one of ten" Final Edition preaches it monstrous capability with a number of exclusive features. For instance, the exterior of the new super SUV is marked by the carbon BRABUS roof spoiler above the windshield. This spoiler comes fitted with daytime running lights, both on its left and right sections.
Complementing its 9.5 J x 22 wheels – which are shod with 325/55 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion ATR off-road tires – are massive carbon fender flares.Read the entire article Brabus 700 4x4² 'one of ten' Final Edition is a fitting farewell to current-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Tuner RevoZport rolls out RZG-700 performance package for G63 and G65 AMG
Nowadays, there has been a surge of modified Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons, and we are happy with all that. Only recently, the German automaker powerhouse revealed its 2 deluxe, limited editions for the G63 and G65 SUVs. However, if they are not your cup of tea then tuner RevoZport got you covered, as they are now offering their latest upgrade package that makes the squared shape SUV even more daring. The G63 and G65 are not exactly innocent looking from the start but now RevoZport has raised their intimidating features to exciting heights.
This menace vehicle has an astounding 1,995 mm width, making it as wide as the humongous G500 4x4 Squared. Among the modified features are the brawny wheel arches that stretch the sides by about 70 mm. Due to its broadness, wider wheels can be put in by G-Wagon. Customers may also opt for a portal system that can snugly fit the G63 or G65 with wheels of the G500 4x4. If you are a big fan of the carbon fiber finish, then you would like this part. A set of striking carbon fiber vents take up most of the hood.
It also serves another purpose- the designs fuse a smart "water trap" system that makes sure water doesn't enter the engine area. Other exterior upgrades include a noticeable front splitter with unified LED daytime running lights, carbon mirror caps, roof spoiler and a carbon spare wheel cover. The carbon fibre feature doesn't stop there, as the interior of the G63 and G65 RevoZport has been enclosed with extensive carbon fibre.Read the entire article Tuner RevoZport rolls out RZG-700 performance package for G63 and G65 AMG
Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ brought thrills at 2019 Geneva Motor Show
Mercedes-AMG won't be so silent about its performance aspirations as the high-performance arm of Mercedes-Benz unveiled another hardcore model at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. This time around, the performance division is giving more oomph to the new generation of the Mercedes GLE by taking the veil off the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+.
Even at the first look, the AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ is easily identifiable as an AMG offering thanks to a number of elements that only its performance vehicles don. The most glaring of these elements is the AMG-specific radiator grille, which comes with 15 vertical chromed strips. Centrally located on the dynamic-looking Panamericana grille is the Mercedes star in the double ring.
Furthermore, the new AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ features narrow headlamps, the A-Wing with silver-like trim as well as silver chrome-plated. On the rear end, the new GLE 53 4MATIC+ features a horizontal chromed diffuser strip in the rear apron and a special exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes. , As standard, the AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ rides on 20-inch light alloy wheels with AMG lettering. Customers can choose from seven wheel options, at sizes ranging from 20 inches to 22 inches.Read the entire article Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ brought thrills at 2019 Geneva Motor Show
Mercedes-AMG S65 bids farewell with new Final Edition
The vivid story of luxury performance that goes by the name of Mercedes-AMG S65 is nearing its end. AMG is basically signaling this fact by unveiling a final edition of this successful model, which is powered by the peak version of 6.0-liter V12 Biturbo engine. Dubbed as the Mercedes-AMG S 65 Final Edition, this limited edition model fuses performance and prestige, as blessed with comprehensive level of standard equipment.
In terms of exterior looks, the new Mercedes-AMG S65 Final Edition is wrapped only in a high-gloss obsidian black metallic paint finish, as complemented by air inlet grilles in matte bronze finish as well as tailpipe trims in high-gloss black. Riding on elegant 20-inch forged multi-spoke wheels, the AMG S 65 Final Edition is marked by an AMG crest on the C-pillar to underline its special status.
Inside, the cabin of the new Mercedes-AMG S65 Final Edition is upholstered in Exclusive black Nappa leather, as complemented by copper-colored contrasting topstitching. The cabin also features trim elements in high-quality carbon fiber streaked with fine copper-colored threads as well as floor mats featuring topstitching with copper-colored contrasts. Interestingly, the sedan's pre- configured ambient light is also in copper color.Read the entire article Mercedes-AMG S65 bids farewell with new Final Edition
The 2019 Geneva Motor Show is serving as a witness to the unveiling of the Mercedes-Benz GLC Facelift. It has already been nearly four years since Mercedes-Benz launched the GLC in autumn 2015, and now the German premium carmaker is refreshing one of its beloved SUV with some revisions on its looks and better technological features.
On the exterior, the updated Mercedes-Benz GLC features chrome elements running from the front to the rear end, a heavily contoured chrome radiator grille and a front fascia with three small rectangular sections. The grille is flanked by LED (light emitting diode) High-Performance headlights as standard, as redesigned to feature a smaller, more angular appearance. Optionally available are full-LED headlamps with MULTIBEAM technology. The front end also features daytime running lights with torch shape.
The rear section of the new Mercedes GLC is marked by some updates such as completely revised bumper and exhaust tips that now features sharp-edged trapezoidal outline. In addition, the rear end of the new GLC is fitted with redesigned full LED tail lamps that are now rectangular in shape.Read the entire article Mercedes-Benz refreshes its GLC SUV after nearly four years
Carlex Design isn't a beginner with regards to tuning the Mercedes-Benz X-Class. In fact, it has even created a version with Maybach-like appearance and features. It has also created Off-Road-focused and Urban-tailored versions. Now, Carlex Design seems to be not contented with how far it has gone with the X-Class and is now presenting a new concept design for the luxury SUV from Mercedes.
Indeed, the Mercedes-Benz X-Class represents the luxury side of pickup trucks. While offering a drive that is comparable to a sports utility vehicle, the X-Class also delivers a smooth, comfortable ride that is expected of luxurious vehicles. Furthermore, it is laden with features usually found in premium cars. But at Carlex Design, the X-Class can be turned into luxurious 6x6 beast off the road. This can be well seen on the new X-Class Exy 6x6 Concept by Carlex Design.
The X-Class Exy 6x6 Concept is essentially the X-Class evolved into a whole new luxurious beast. It is much different from Carlex Design's previous re-imaginations of Mercedes' luxury pickup. The concept pickup has six wheels – two wheels more than a standard X-Class and previous Carlex Design X-Class creations. This also meant an extra axle on the rear section of this X-Class 6x6. The addition of two wheels naturally resulted to an extended bed, allowing this conversion of the X-Class to load and carry a greater volume of cargo.Read the entire article Carlex Design transforms the Mercedes-Benz X-Class into the beastly Exy 6x6 Concept
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are increasingly the mobility of choice for many people. For short drives around the city or urban areas, plug-in hybrid can be switched to all-electric mode for a zero-emission driving experience. However, current plug-in hybrids can only offer up to 50 km (31 miles) of all-electric range.
Mercedes-Benz is hoping to break the status quo by not just surpassing the 50-km barrier, but also offering up to 100 km (62 miles) in pure electric range. Quite a number of plug-in hybrids still offer 30 km of electric range, while there is an increasing number of models that are engineered to reach 50 km.
As divulged by Ola Kallenius, head of Daimler group research and Mercedes-Benz cars development, the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLE PHEV will be the first plug-in hybrid to offer a 100-km range, as per WLTP cycle.Read the entire article Mercedes-Benz claims upcoming GLE PHEV will have a 100-km all-electric range
The battle for supremacy in China among premium SUVs with long wheelbases will soon hot as Mercedes-Benz reveals the long-wheelbase version of the GLC. The new Mercedes-Benz GLC L will only be sold in the Chinese market and will compete against the long-wheelbase variant of the Audi Q5 crossover (Q5 L). Mercedes-Benz is expected to unveil the new GCL L to the public at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in November 2018.
When compared, the new Mercedes-Benz GLC L basically looks like the regular wheelbase version – just like any extended model being sold in the Chinese market. However, the long wheelbase variant of the GCL does appear extended on the side because of its now stretched length. This is evident beyond the B-pillars of the new GLC L, where the roofline looks to have grown longer. This is also evident when looking at its rear doors, which now appear to be longer than those in the regular wheelbase version of the GLC SUV.
For its exact dimensions, the new Mercedes GCL L measures around 4.76 meters (187.6 inches) in overall length as well as 1.89 meters (74.7 inches) in overall width. Its wheelbase – the main focus of this version – has grown by around 100 mm (3.93 inches). An extended wheelbase typically results to larger space in the rear cabin, given rear passengers more room to operate, especially with their legs. Since many people in China tend to be chauffeured off than to drive, vehicles with long wheelbases are a hit in this part of the world. Nonetheless, Mercedes will offer both versions of the GLC – regular model and the L variant – in China.Read the entire article China-exclusive 2019 Mercedes-Benz GCL L long-wheelbase finally introduced
German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz has created a new plug-in hybrid vehicle that combines the power of two technologies –electricity (battery) and fuel cell (hydrogen). In short distances, it relies on pure electricity. When there is a need to travel over long distance, this plug-in hybrid relies on the power of fuel cell. This is the new Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL PHEV.
Using the Mercedes GLC as the base, this technological showcase isn't a futuristic vehicle, but is a real SUV that will be delivered to customers at the end of October 2018. It was originally envisioned as a plug-in hybrid, but now represents an important step by the German carmaker in the development of fuel cell technology.
As engineered, the Mercedes GLC F-CELL PHEV features four operating modes: Battery, Charge, F-Cell and Hybrid. All operating modes are supported by an energy recovery function that allows energy to be recovered during braking or coasting, then store it in the lithium-ion battery.Read the entire article Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL PHEV makes use of battery and fuel cell for operations
In terms of performance, the Mercedes-AMG GT – whether in its base or R version -- already packs a good punch. Nonetheless, several tuning companies have already created their own version of the AMG GT, and they all managed to create a greater monster out of the "Beast of the Green Hell." Now, it is the turn of Fostla, a tuning firm from Germany, to show off its own formula of steroids for the AMG GT.
First off, Fostla saw it fit to make the AMG GT look meaner on the road. This entails the fitment of a number of aftermarket parts and components. While these aftermarket parts and components should make the AMG GT become visually more appealing and more dynamic, they should give these beast an aerodynamic advantage.
To achieve this, Fostla saw it suitable to install a widebody kit, which aftermarket package was provided by Prior Design. This widebody kit gave the AMG GT wider hips as well as a rear wing. Prior Design's aftermarket package likewise includes a number of aerodynamic elements like front and rear flicks as well as a meaner rear diffuser. Up front, the stock front grille of the AMG GT was replaced with a blacked-out configuration evoking the Panamericana grille.Read the entire article This Mercedes-AMG GT tuned by Fostla is a green monster on the road
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is introducing the latest generation of its flagship heavy-duty truck – the all-new Mercedes-Benz Actros. The all-new flagship truck is now more efficient, more comfortable, more integrated and more high-tech. For the newest generation, the all-new Actros gets rid of the conventional side mirrors and makes use of side mirror cameras called MirrorCam.
The online introduction of the new Mercedes Actros serves as a precursor to the official unveiling of the all-new flagship truck at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, which is scheduled to happen from September 20 to 27, 2018 in Hanover, Germany. It will be available to order as soon as the 2018 IAA show starts, with first batch of deliveries set in spring 2019. The new Actros can be configured according to the requirement and needs of its customers.
Compared to its predecessor, the all-new Mercedes Actros consumes up to five percent less fuel on rural routes as well as up to three percent less fuel on long-distance haulage. Annual mileage in long-distance haulage usually exceeds 120,000 km, and a three-percent less fuel consumption on motorways and expressways means that a lot of fuel and money is saved. This feat is achieved through improved aerodynamics, advanced Predictive Powertrain Control and a new rear axle ratio.Read the entire article New generation of Mercedes-Benz Actros introduced with MirrorCam technology
Crime prevention is usually a job for the police authorities. Nonetheless, being in the wrong time and wrong place can make one a victim of a crime. Mercedes-Benz is currently working on an app that would allow drivers and their passengers to not become crime victims.
Places usually not frequented by many people are the usual venues for crimes. Criminals lurk in these places simply because the chances of being seen or caught are quite low. One of these places is the parking area, where vehicles typically outnumber people, except when it is time to go home. Going into a safe parking area already means a lot for any driver. At Mercedes-Benz, its software developers are finding ways to help Mercedes-Benz drivers avoid parking areas that are prone to crime.
Still under development and planned for future use on Mercedes-Benz models in the United State, this new app allows cars to use crime data to recommend safe parking spaces or areas. An in-car service, the new app would cross-reference police statistics with available parking spaces, to tell Mercedes-Benz drivers whether it is safe or not to park in a certain parking space.Read the entire article Mercedes-Benz is working on a new app that warns on safety of parking areas
Mercedes-AMG has a new entry-level performance model that will compete in the compact segment. Set to go against the Audi S3 hatchback, the new Mercedes-AMG A35 4MATIC is out to prove that premium hot hatches are able to deliver a new level of driving performance on the road.
The Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC was developed along with the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class right from the start, allowing AMG to inject the vaunted AMG DNA into every detail of the new hot hatch. The Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC makes use of the design idiom of the new A-Class with the addition of distinctive AMG elements.
For instance, the front end of the new AMG A 35 4MATIC is marked by a radiator grille with twin louvers, a front splitter and a AMG Line front apron with flics on the air intakes. Silver chrome trims are also found on the louvers in the outer air intakes. On the sides, the premium hot hatch features side sill panels of the AMG Line as well as aerodynamically optimized 18-inch light-alloy wheels in twin-spoke design. The rear end, meanwhile, is defined by a spoiler lip on the roof, two round tailpipe trims and a rear apron with a new diffuser insert.Read the entire article 2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 4MATIC is a new entry-level hot hatch with 306 hp in tow
Compared to its predecessor (2011-2019 model years), the next-gen GLE is more elegant, more intelligent, and more technological. Likewise it is more spacious, more aerodynamic and more suited to off-road adventures.
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the next-gen GLE to the global public at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris 2018, which will be held from October 4 to 14, 2018). It will arrive in the United States and Europe in early 2019 and in China in spring 2019.Read the entire article Fourth-generation Mercedes-Benz GLE is roomier and filled with lots of tech
Whenever Mercedes-Benz officially unveils a new generation vehicle, it also creates a special edition model dedicated to the launch of the all-new model. Typically called as the Edition 1, this model is essentially a more lavish version of the newly launched next-gen model. Now, after unveiling the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan, the carmaker is introducing the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan Edition 1.
As a launch edition model, The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan Edition 1 is differentiated from its ordinary counterpart with a number of visual tweaks. In addition, compared to the ordinary 2019 A-Class Sedan, the Edition 1 will have more equipment included as standard. The A-Class Sedan Edition 1 Edition 1 is essentially derived from the AMG Line version. It features "Edition" badging on the front fenders to communicate to the world that it is not your typical A-Class Sedan.
Visual tweaks implemented on the exterior of the new 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan Edition 1 include a number of copper accents. These copper accents include the pins on its "diamond" front grille as well as on its elegant 19-inch alloy wheels.Read the entire article Mercedes-Benz introduces 2019 A-Class Sedan Edition 1 with copper-like highlights
It has been a year since Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Mercedes-AMG Project One at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. So far, there has been no or little update from the German premium carmaker. Nonetheless, Mercedes is expected to unveil the production-ready version as well as the final moniker of the Project One next month at the upcoming 2018 Paris Motor Show.
During the year after the Project One was revealed, there has been rumors that Mercedes is also intending to create two more versions of the hypercar. One of these would be an open-top roadster version and the other would a track-only variant that can't be legally driven on the road. According to TheSupercarBlog.com, Mercedes was planning to build between five to 10 units of the Project One roadster, as well as between 25 to 50 examples of the track-only version.
Of course, Mercedes really had to look into whether developing two more versions of the AMG Project would bring a good case. These two versions – the Project One roadster and track-only model – were evaluated, but evaluations weren't so positive for them. TheSupercarBlog.com reported that roadster and track-only versions of the Project One were sent to the trash bin in August.Read the entire article Rumored roadster version of Mercedes-AMG Project One is not coming
For the past years, Mercedes-Benz has been unveiling spectacular concepts or visions. There were the AMG Vision GT and the Concept IAA, as well as the Vision Maybach 6 and the Vision Maybach 6 Cabriolet. Its latest concept, unveiled at the Monterey Car Week, is likewise nothing short of stunning while showing off the carmaker's glorious past. This concept is the new Mercedes-Benz Vision EQ Silver Arrow.
Just by looking at this concept, people can't help but associate with Mercedes' Grand Prix racing cars in the 1930s. During this period, Mercedes cars were called Silver Arrows. Actually, the new Vision EQ Silver Arrow is inspired by and pays tribute to the 1937 Mercedes W125 Grand Prix racing car. Driven by the legendary Rudolf Caracciola, the W125 set a new speed record on public roads in 1937 after averaging 432.7 km/h (268.8 mph) on the A5 autobahn between Frankfurt and Darmstadt. This record sat untouched for around 80 years, until it was broken in November 2017.
Just like the 1937 W125, the Vision EQ Silver Arrow features a long and extended front section and short front overhang. The round cockpit glazing of the Vision EQ Silver Arrow -- modeled on a drop of water in terms of outline and cross-section – was also inspired by the W125. Similar to the Silver Arrows, this one-seater concept is wrapped in alubeam silver paint.Read the entire article Futuristic Mercedes-Benz Vision EQ Silver Arrow pays tribute to record-setting W125
When the Mercedes-Benz X-Class was unveiled in 2017, it was no doubt a representation of luxury among pickup trucks. While Maybach represents the ultra-luxurious side of Mercedes-Benz, the X-Class isn't one. However, a Polish company that goes by the name of Carlex Design is offering to convert the new X-Class into a Maybach-like pickup in terms of looks and features.
Carlex Design noted that the Mercedes-Benz X-Class deserves to be called as a luxury pickup. Not only that the pickup offers a drive comparable to a sports utility vehicle, it also delivers a smooth comfortable ride. In addition, the new X-Class, in its standard guise, isn't just coz and comfortable, but is also equipped with features found in premium cars. Thus, Carlex Design made the X-Class a subject of a new conversion program that could be availed for as low as EUR105,000. To prove its point, the Polish specialist created an example.
At a glance, the Mercedes-Benz X-Class by Carlex Design is undeniably an X-Class but with a twist. The typical grille of the X-Class has been replaced by that of a Maybach. In particular, this conversion employs a grille from the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet.Read the entire article Mercedes-Benz X-Class by Carlex Design offers Maybach looks and interior
Mercedes-AMG only came out with the E43 lineup a few years ago, and already, the said model is ready to retire the badge so they could give way for the arrival of the electrified E53 family. It was first revealed at the beginning of the year during the Detroit Auto Show and came in two body styles, a coupe and a cabriolet. These were then followed by the reveal of the sedan and wagon flavours last month.
And according to the automaker, towards the end of the year, Mercedes will be selling the 2019 model year E53 Sedan in the United States, as a replacement of the E43 Sedan, and it will come along with the more upscale two-door E53 models. To make it clear, the name change is just a minor thing.
The real upgrade is in its performance, as it now packs more power. But instead, the new inline six biturbo 3.0 liter engine has an output of 429 horsepower and 384 pound feet of torque. That's a noticeable difference compared to the old model that offered the output of 396 horsepower and 384 pound feet that came from the former V6 engine.Read the entire article 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 Sedan will be available in the US later this year
Right now, if you check the Mercedes-Benz G Class configurator online, you will be given two options, namely the G500 and the G63. The G500 first came out in January with the launch of the W464 at NAIAS in Detroit, and the G63 made its first appearance in Geneva a few weeks after the first one. For those of you who are looking for a more low end torque, then you will need to wait until the end of the year to place an order for a diesel powered G in Europe.
If you speak to the guys behind the Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog, they will tell you that the diesel G-Class that takes the shape of the G350d 4Matic model will be available in Germany by December. At the same time, production will begin during this time but deliveries will not begin until March 2019 at the earliest. The report then says that dealers will get the first diesel models for potential clients to try out sometime in spring of next year.
You might be wondering what the original identity of the diesel engine is. Well, it is actually the OM 656 that we saw last year together with the S-Class facelift. This was eventually launched in other models like the CLS. In the S350d sedan, it pumps out 286 horsepower (210 kilowatts) and 600 Newton metres (443 pound feet) of torque. Moving on to the S400d, it has a little more output, at 340 horsepower (250 kilowatts) and 700 Newton metres (516 pound feet) of torque.Read the entire article Diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz G-Class will soon be available in Europe
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Jesus and his half-brother Santa Claus didn't get on. Santa resented the fact that Jesus had super powers, while Jesus simply didn't like his older sibling. It didn't seem right to Jesus that a child would be constantly saying Ho Ho Ho, or talking in a strange, fake accent. He didn't like his brother's habit of watching other children to see if they were asleep. Most of all, he hated Santa's habit of drawing up lists: Naughty and Nice.
One day, after Santa Claus deliberately stood on a toy train that Jesus got from his godfather, Lucifer, Jesus jumped up, waved his arms and turned him into a fish and a pack of Hobnobs.
Take that, you prick, he said, as Santa the haddock flopped around the floor, his beard sticking to his scales.
The door burst open. It was God, both wrathful and vengeful.
What the fuck is going on here?
He stood on my train, said Jesus.
So you turned him into a haddock and a pack of biscuits? Jesus Christ, Jesus, how many times do I have to tell you? You can't be turning people into fish and small high-carb snacks . This has to stop.
He clicked his fingers and in a flurry of breadcrumbs, Santa reappeared.
I'll get you for that, Jesus. Mark my words. I'll get you.
Sure you will, Monkey-boy, sneered Jesus.
Enough! barked God. I'm sick of this shit. You're both going to be punished, but because I'm an infinitely just deity, there will be symmetry to my wrath. Each of you may choose the other's punishment. Santa, because you were turned into a haddock, you may go first.
Santa's little red eyes opened wide with delight. I want him crucified.
And why might that be, pray tell? inquired God.
So that he can't wave his arms and turn people into fish.
That seems fair, agreed God. Now Jesus. It's your turn.
Jesus thought for a moment. I want him to fly around the world on my birthday delivering toys to children and bringing happiness wherever he goes. I want him to be loved by everybody.
God raised his mighty eyebrows. That doesn't seem like much of a punishment, if I may say so. Why do you choose this thing?
Well, Father, Jesus explained, in time to come, I will found a religion based on forgiveness and love. Therefore this punishment is appropriate.
My son, said God, You make me very proud of you.
Yes, Father, added Jesus, and also because I'll only be crucified once but that fat bastard will have to squeeze down millions of chimneys for the rest of eternity.


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Originally published on the SDG Funders blog on April 27. 729 funders. 20,600 grants. 12,888 organizations. Human rights is a broad field, as demonstrated by the vast data in Foundation Center and the International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG)'s Advancing Human Rights research. So it's no surprise that human rights funders played an active role … Continue reading
Collective Power of Inclusion
Originally published on the Disability Rights Fund blog on April 10, 2017, Catherine Hyde Townsend of Wellspring Advisors reflects on the challenges and opportunities for supporting women and girls with disabilities. In September of last year, thousands of women gathered in Bahia, Brazil for AWID's women's rights forum to celebrate the collective power of women … Continue reading
Closing of Environmental Civil Society Space: Strategies for Support on the Frontlines
Peter Kostishack of Global Greengrants Fund reflects on the anniversary of Berta Cáceres' murder and shares effective strategies for supporting environmental rights defenders on the frontlines. The 2016 murder of Honduran river-protection activist, Berta Caceres, received international media attention, but her story is only the tip of the iceberg. Other appalling cases include the murders … Continue reading
Fighting West Africa's Ebola Outbreak: What Lessons Can Human Rights Funders Learn from the Response?
John M Kabia, Program Officer for West Africa at the Fund for Global Human Rights, shares lessons for human rights funders following the experiences of local civil society and human rights organizations during the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa. It's been over a year since the WHO officially declared the end of the Ebola … Continue reading
How "Advancing Human Rights" Can – and Can't – Support Academic Research
Merrill Sovner of the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at the Graduate Center, City University of New York, discusses the divide between philanthropy practice and scholarship in light of IHRFG and Foundation Center's latest Advancing Human Rights research. The International Human Rights Funders Group and Foundation Center recently published Advancing Human Rights: Update on … Continue reading
What Surprises Me about Human Rights Grantmaking
Melinda Fine of TCC Group, reflects on IHRFG and Foundation Center's latest key findings report, Advancing Human Rights: Update on Global Foundation Grantmaking, and its implications for the field of human rights philanthropy. When your job centers on helping funders assess needs, devise strategies, and manage and evaluate their grantmaking, you wish that every field … Continue reading
The World is Upside-Down. What are Human Rights Funders Doing to Turn it Over?
Carla López C. of Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres (FCAM) reflects on the growing visibility and vital role of Global South and East funders in advancing human rights – and the importance of collaboration. What can Global South and East funders teach peer funders based in the Global North about sustaining intersectional social justice movements? Continue reading


text: My favorite thing to harvest from the garden is potatoes. I get such a thrill out of sinking my hands down into the soil and feeling around for those nice round tubers. I can't imagine how crazy I look crawling around on my hands and knees up to my elbows in dirt. You'd think I was digging for buried treasures, and I am - Yukon golds and red potatoes! We also got our first cucumber and a handful of aromatic basil today. I love summertime!


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Yale in New York celebrates Mozart birthday Jan. 27
The Yale in New York concert series at the Yale School of Music celebrates Mozart's Birthday on Sunday, January 27. The concert takes place at 7:30 pm in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
There will also be a preview concert inMorse Recital Hall in Sprague Hall on the Yale campus on Thursday, January 24 at 5:30 pm. The preview concert is free and open to the public.
Performed on the actual anniversary of his birth, 257 years to the day, Yale in New York celebrates Mozart in the context of composers he both influenced and was influenced by.
YSM faculty composer Aaron Jay Kernis playfully imagines Mozart's travels through the United States, encountering its unique musical styles, in his three-minute string trio Mozart en Route (A Little Travelling Music).
The concert also features Mozart's own transcriptions for string trio of three selected fugues by J.S. Bach, for which Mozart also wrote accompanying preludes.
Beethoven's seven variations on a theme from The Magic Flute will be performed by the faculty duo of Ole Akahoshi, cello, and Melvin Chen, piano.
It features an all-star faculty performance of one of Mozart's masterpieces of the chamber repertoire, the Piano Quintet in G minor, with pianist Peter Frankl, violinist Ani Kavafian, violistEttore Causa, and cellist Ole Akahoshi.
Joining the faculty performers on the program are YSM student performers: violinists Nayeon Kim and Benjamin Hoffman, violist Kendra James, and cellist Arnold Choi.
Tickets at $15–$25 can be purchased at the Carnegie Hall box office (57th Street and 7th Ave.), through CarnegieCharge at 212 247-7800, or at www.carnegiehall.org. Student and senior discounts are available.


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Which made me wonder about Lucas County's spending. While it certainly isn't as large at the state's, it's not insignificant. Our general fund budget for 2006 is $139,063,266. This works out to:
- $ 380,995.25 per day
- $ 15,874.80 per hour
- $ 264.58 per minute
- $ 4.41 per second
And that's just the general fund. I didn't have the heart to add up all the other funds to get the total county spending. But I will if anyone wants that information.
Sometimes, ignorance is bliss....


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This past May (2013), Eric Martin of Clifton Royal, New Brunswick, came to Italy on an Avventure Bellissime custom Italy Vacation Package.
Upon his return to Canada, he took the time to share some feedback with Aleksandra, a member of our expert Italy travel sales team.
We couldn't be more grateful to him for his time and kind sentiments, and are thrilled that he so enjoyed his time with us. (It is, after all, our unwavering mission to provide visitors with the very best Italy vacation experiences.) As such, we've decided to share (with Eric's permission) this passage he wrote about his Italy trip. Thanks Eric!
"Our vacation was fantastic! The hotels, the transfers, and the guided tours were all first class…The tour guides [Avventure Bellissime] uses are some of the best in the business.
"We were especially impressed with the Ancient Rome tour on (sic) April, hosted by Francesca. Her knowledge of and presentation of the subject were fantastic. Also, her recommendation for a quick lunch near the Vatican was very much appreciated.
"Luca was also a very good guide for our tour of the Vatican. As with Francesca, he recommended a nice little place for wine and snacks after the tour. Again, very much appreciated.
"For both of the tours we took in Florence on May 2nd (walking tour of Florence and the Uffizi), Antonia was our guide. She has a very engaging personality and her enthusiasm for the history of Florence is infectious. Vincenzo was also a very good guide for our private tour of Pompeii. Very nice gentleman.
"For the transfers, Alexander in Rome stands out for his attention to detail. He went above and beyond on each of the 3 occasions we met. We very much appreciated his assistance. Without being asked, he walked us through the train station on our first train transfer of this vacation, instructing us how to read the schedules and when to check for our platform number. He then walked us into the waiting lounge.
"On our last transfer to the airport for our trip home, he walked us right to our airline's check-in counter. A real gentleman at all times, always making sure to carry my wife's luggage, and also offering to take mine as well.
"Also deserving mention is Vincenzo, who provided our private car transfer to Sienna with a stop in Montalcino on April 28th. He provided some interesting historical information on the areas we passed through. His lunch recommendation in Montalcino was very good and he also directed us to a choir group holding practice after lunch. As luck would have it, one of the songs the choir performed was also the song we danced our first dance to at our wedding 25 years ago. It moved my wife to tears and was a very special moment for both of us. Thank you Vincenzo.
"We are so happy you recommended we spend a couple of nights in Sienna. It was one of our favorite places and is certain to be one that we will visit again.
"The hotels were all very nice and very good value. We liked the Palazzo Ravizza in Sienna for its garden and overall atmosphere. Our room at the Hotel Minerva in Sorrento had a stunning view of the bay of Naples and Sorrento. The Hotel L'Orologio in Florence was in an excellent location, as was the Hotel Saturnia in Venice. We had one of our most enjoyable meals in La Caravella restaurant at the Saturnia. From start to finish, there is nothing I could think of to improve the whole meal – preparation, presentation, taste, and service were superb.
"The Hotel Capo d'Africa in Rome was also in a good location and had an excellent breakfast buffet. The staff working the breakfast room at the Capo d'Africa stand out for their excellent service and very friendly manner.
"Overall, this was a very enjoyable vacation. Your company met or exceeded all of our expectations. We felt very secure in knowing that your staff were there to assist us if ever we needed them. The one occasion I remember requiring assistance was just prior to our tour of the Ufizzi. We had trouble finding the designated door to meet our guide and were a couple of minutes late. In less than 5 minutes from the scheduled start time of the tour someone from your office called me and directed us to our waiting guide.
"Please pass on our sincere thank-you to those wonderful people who made this very memorable experience. Also, thank you and Claudia very much for all of your suggestions and assistance throughout. We would not hesitate to use Avventure Bellissime for any future visits and have already recommended your company to friends who are considering a trip to Italy. Thank you very much for helping make this a wonderful, stress-free vacation. Best regards, Eric"
Messages like this one from Eric always affirm why we do what we do here at Avventure Bellissime.
Italy is a magical place and we want to make sure that we help visitors see all of the most popular places (as well as the best-kept secrets only the locals know about, like great hotels, fabulous restaurants, and top Italy travel tips and tricks). And we're proud to learn that our expert Italy guides are going "above and beyond" at every turn.
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The actions we tend to take to gain, retain, regain or safeguard our freedom, are the very actions that prevent us from realizing that freedom.
Those actions in fact prevent us from realizing that our natural state can only be seemingly lost – can only be made to look like we have lost it or can lose it.
The fact that we have been made to believe that we can lose our freedom fundamentally, makes us resort to actions that are bound to be ultimately unsuccessful.
In fact our usual actions to gain or regain freedom make us believe even more that freedom is not our natural state. Because freedom is then treated as a state to be attained or acquired, it is also seen as a state that can never really stabilize itself and be fully trusted as inherent and permanent in each of us.
That most human beings have been made ignorant of their innate freedom (which is a playful mixture of abidance in quiet repose and participation in joyful and dynamic play) that they have been made to feel that their freedom is lost, hidden or made conditional, is brought about by external attempts of people with ulterior motives (mildly or not mildly malevolent) intent on using others for their own individual purposes and gain.
Their actions and maneuvers are aimed at making their targets believe that they are dependent on them and that freedom is a "product" to be acquired or negotiated rather than an inborn characteristic of being.
They insist on proving that freedom is a commodity that just like any other resource can be lost and replaced, destroyed and bought, marketed for a price… sometimes the price of war.
They aim to convince their victims that freedom is a conditional resource that can be obtained only when certain conditions are met, conditions set by the very same people who first made their targets believe that they were not and could not be fundamentally free in the first place.
When they appear to "return freedom" to their charges, it is only seemingly so as such pseudo-freedom is never complete, as it is most often in the form of additional "freedom" promised. Thus real freedom is never fully restored even when "freedom" has been said to be restored.
Such freedom is conditional – a surrogate replica – and thus no freedom at all!
- Wim, you are saying:
'Abidance', where is that? I know it. Thanks! 'Abidance' I will not forget that, and your 'quiet repose'! When teaching a group of 25 students about healing I talk of such things and then take the class to it by slowing down and we all feel it. We all think lets keep it here. abidancing continually in that state and from that playfully interact then go back to that repose. Why do I lose that. Some friends and family put me in the "he's hyper right now" category. Thank you for reminding us 'not try to get it back'. Just know when it is there and hold it. No doubt the moment is always present and when your there what could be more important.
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Pay attention. This doesn't happen every decade, even every generation. Wherever you sit during Washington Nationals games, on your favorite couch in front of the TV or in the bleachers on South Capitol Street, don't change seats. Eat the same pregame meal. Lucky charms — don't lose 'em. How far can this thing go?
Nothing in baseball is more pure summer fun, mixed with just enough tension to be deliciously fretful, than a long winning streak. In the Washington Nationals' case, that skein has now reached 10 victories with a 1-0 walk-off win over Arizona on Thursday. How rare is 10 wins in a row? The Cincinnati Reds have been one of the game's great franchises since 1882. Their longest streak: 12 .
A win Friday night at Nationals Park would be the longest winning streak by any D.C. big league team since 1933, when the Senators won 13 in a row — yes, that's the last year a D.C. team won the pennant.
When you spike that 10-0 streak improbability with the even rarer punch of walk-off wins on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and another in the ninth on Thursday — five instant victory celebration in six games — you have a unique cocktail, potent enough to make any fan dizzy.
How rare is five walk-off wins in six games? It has happened only seven times in baseball history. The last time, in 1986, the Astros actually won five straight that way. So combine the intoxication of a big winning streak — which has knocked the Atlanta Braves seven games behind in the NL East — with the ludicrously wonderful ways in which the Nats have won and you have late-game insanity squared.
And other teams know it. In the first seven innings of their latest adventure, the Nats put 14 men on base and wasted them all. But Gio Gonzalez rediscovered his misplaced curveball, had his sharpest game in weeks and pitched seven shutout innings. The Nats had just been setting the stage.
When Denard Span singled in the ninth, Diamondback first baseman Mark Trumbo said, "Just how you guys like it." Little did Trumbo know that the foreshadows were gathering around him. Span stole second. Anthony Rendon hit a grounder to third base and Trumbo missed the one-hop errant throw to first of Jordan Pacheco. That's when the Nats went to the well one more time — this time, it was the camera well. That's where the wild throw trickled as Span stood between second and third.
Would Span be awarded home or would he have to stop at third? Had he moved toward third base enough for the umpire to grant him the extra base? Ump James Hoye waved him in — a pure Diamondback gift. For perhaps three seconds, every Nat froze. Then it hit them at once. After all their comebacks, after overcoming three of their own blown saves this week to win anyway, they were actually getting a victory for free.
Long winning streaks are part of the fabric and lore of baseball. They just aren't part of the fabric and lore of D.C. As a kid, I became a Senators fan in third grade. I was a sophomore in high school, more than seven seasons and 1,100 games later, before I saw my first winning streak of more than five games.
We heard that other towns had streaks that stretched for weeks, not days. The 1916 New York Giants won 26 in a row, though with a tie game stuck there. The Cubs once won 21 in a row. But from 1956 through the team's exodus in '71, D.C. had only six winnings streaks of more than five games in 15 years. Newspapers hailed anything longer than back-to-back wins as a "streak." Better use that "Nats Win Streak Hits Three" headline while you still can.
Now times have not only changed but inverted. Go on, get excited. The Nats' series with San Francisco this weekend is history knocking.
If the Nats win their next two games — difficult, but hardly irrational for the team with the best record and margin of victory (102 runs) in the NL — they'd have 12 in a row. That would put them ahead of the all-time best streaks of the Marlins (nine), Expos/Nats (10), Blue Jays (11), Mets (11), Angels (11) and Rockies (11). And they'd be tied with the best streak of the Astros, Rays and, yes, Reds .
Just as in 2012, the more the Nats win, the more fun and foolishness they generate. In a May 2 interview, MASN's F.P. Santangelo showed a tape of Matt Williams in 1991 doing an excellent comic impression of Babe Ruth waddling out a home run — rounding the bases with tiny quick Bambino steps, doffing his cap to the adoring in the crowd, giving the ol' razzoo to those who were booing. If the Nats won 10 in a row, would the Nationals' manager do his old routine again — as incentive to the team? Oh, sure, no prob.
That was then. Now it is time to pay up. "A promise is a promise," said Williams. "I'll do it, probably in the privacy of some stadium somewhere. Now [in a pennant race] it's not appropriate."
Later, by his office, still chuckling, Williams, "Sometime, somewhere — like Field 4 in Viera."
Williams and his staff, creatures of baseball superstition, have other streak-induced issues that are far more pressing. Sometimes Williams and several coaches, including Randy Knorr, Tony Tarasco, Bob Henley and Mark Weidemaier, take a three-and-a-half mile mid-day jog from Nats Park around the U.S. Capitol building and back. It's a trek they don't do every day. But they did it the day the streak started, then the next. "Let's just say my staff is exhausted," said Williams. "We've run it every day."
Part of Williams resists anything as potentially emotional as a long winning streak. If he doesn't say "never get too high or too low" at least 20 times a day, he gets a rash. Every day he practically apologizes for the previous miracle win. One smile is the usual allotment, though his mouth has to be suppressed in mid-grin sometimes.
"I love to see them do well," Williams said of his players. "But I refuse to get too high or too low." Only 19 more to go.
"It doesn't work for me. It doesn't work for our team."
The hijinx happen when outsiders can't see. The post-victory smoke machine and loud music, conceived months ago by Kevin Frandsen and Jayson Werth, have both dissipated by the time the game is analyzed. "The game's a roller coaster," said Rendon. "It'll come down."
But now, all the Nats and their followers are strapped in their seat at the very top of the arc, hearts in mouth for what will happen next. What the Nats have done in the last 10 days — the combination of the wins but also the ways it was done — probably won't happen again for Washington baseball in most of our lifetimes. And, unlike the last week of a playoff race or the post-season, there's no grievous penalty when the inevitable defeat comes. Baseball even has a stock phrase: We just start another one.
Switch around your mind, your TV set or your weekend plans. Or at least consider it. On a Thursday afternoon, 32,341 came to see No. 10. Who would you want to try for No. 11? Yes, Doug Fister, with the 1.89 ERA in his past 17 starts (14-3 team record) against that notorious Nat-killer Tim Hudson. Tough job.
Kids of all ages, this won't come again — not exactly this concoction at the very moment the Nats swell to 20 games over .500 and look like they just might be as good as anybody. So, same seat, same good luck charms, same socks. Okay, by Day 11, maybe not the socks.