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Women's apparel retailer J.Jill goes public
Online sales for J.Jill are growing and hit $228 million for the 12 months ended Oct. 29.
Women's apparel retailer J.Jill goes public
Online sales for J.Jill are growing and hit $228 million for the 12 months ended Oct. 29.
Sycamore Partners buys The Limited for $26.75 million
The apparel chain filed for bankruptcy in January and closed its e-commerce site and stores.
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Mobile commerce isn't always necessarily about buying
Retailers far too often think of mobile commerce narrowly. In my view the "commerce" in the mobile realm is a broad term that doesn't necessarily include making a purchase.
Consumers are finally warming to surfing the web on a mobile device and that means visiting m-commerce sites (Hurray!). But a good portion aren't ready to make considered purchases yet from their phones. That means it's just as important for mobile retailers to design their sites for the window shoppers who may later head home to their PCs to buy as for the mobile shoppers comfortable purchasing from their smartphones.
Web only retailer Music Factory Direct is one merchant with the right mobile frame of mind. In designing its mobile site last year, it made mobile wish lists a top priority so that shoppers who may not want to shell out $1,500 for a Gibson Les Paul guitar can save their favorite model and access it from a PC at home.
Early research is showing shoppers are using Music Factory Direct's mobile site to browse—a lot. The total number of page views per shopper on the mobile site is 22% higher than on the e-commerce site, the retailer says, and the bounce rate for the mobile site is 10% less than its e-commerce site. A bounce is a visitor arriving at a web site and leaving after only one page view.
Toolfetch also is thinking in broader mobile terms than just buying. In fact, the retailer has yet to add purchasing capabilities to its mobile site. While those are coming soon, the retailer first focused on adding features specifically for the mobile consumer who is on the go—perhaps even standing in a competitor's store.
Toolfetch recently enabled consumers to chat live with a ToolFetch.com associate via its mobile site. "This is very useful if a customer is at a big box store and wants to double-check stock and pricing with a ToolFetch.com agent before purchasing from us," Andrew Brown, co-founder and CEO of Toolfetch.com says.
And, while it may seem obvious, the mobile realm is a perfect spot to display the time-saving features you've worked so hard to develop for your e-commerce site. Mobile shoppers are often in a hurry and in an awkward place such as crammed between two strangers on the subway. So be sure to add features such as access to stored shipping and billing information or one-click reordering to your mobile site as well. You can cut in other areas such as blogs, forums or how-to-guides, but don't leave out features that make shopping faster and easier. Those are important in e-commerce and they are critical in m-commerce.
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The Supreme Court is surely going to find this question right back on their doorstep next year."

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Evaluation of Neck and Back Pain
Patient Education
- Neck and Back Pain
- Evaluation of Neck and Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Nontraumatic Spinal Subluxation
Neck pain and back pain are among the most common reasons for physician visits. This discussion covers neck pain involving the posterior neck (not pain limited to the anterior neck) and does not cover most major traumatic injuries (eg, fractures, dislocations, subluxations).
Depending on the cause, neck or back pain may be accompanied by neurologic symptoms.
If a nerve root is affected, pain may radiate distally along the distribution of that root (called radicular pain or, in the low back, sciatica). Strength, sensation, and reflexes of the area innervated by that root may be impaired.
Symptoms of Common Radiculopathies by Cord Level
If the spinal cord is affected, strength, sensation, and reflexes may be impaired at the affected spinal cord level and all levels below (called segmental neurologic deficits).
If the cauda equina is affected, segmental deficits develop in the lumbosacral region, typically with loss of bowel and bladder function, loss of perianal sensation, erectile dysfunction, urinary retention, and loss of rectal tone and sphincter (eg, bulbocavernosus, anal wink) reflexes.
Any painful disorder of the spine may also cause reflex tightening (spasm) of paraspinal muscles, which can be excruciating.
Most neck and back pain is caused by disorders of the spine. Fibromyalgia (see Fibromyalgia) is also a common cause and may be superimposed on a chronic primary spinal disorder. Occasionally, pain is referred from extraspinal disorders (particularly vascular, GI, or GU disorders). Some uncommon causes—spinal and extraspinal—are serious.
Most spinal disorders are mechanical. Only a few involve infection, inflammation, or cancer (considered nonmechanical).
Common causes
Most mechanical spine disorders that cause neck or back pain involve a nonspecific mechanical derangement:
Only about 15% involve specific structural lesions that clearly cause the symptoms, primarily the following:
In the other mechanical disorders, there are no specific lesions, or the findings (eg, disk bulging or degeneration, osteophytes, spondylolysis, congenital facet abnormalities) are common among people without neck or back pain, and thus are questionable as the etiology of pain. However, etiology of back pain, particularly if mechanical, is often multifactorial, with an underlying disorder exacerbated by fatigue, physical deconditioning, and sometimes psychosocial stress or psychiatric abnormality. Thus, identifying a single cause is often difficult or impossible. Neck and back pain are sometimes attributed to myofascial pain syndrome (see Myofascial Pain Syndrome); however, some experts consider that syndrome to be part of another disorder (such as fibromyalgia) rather than a primary disorder.
Serious uncommon causes
Serious causes may require timely treatment to prevent disability or death.
Serious extraspinal disorders include the following:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Aortic dissection
Carotid or vertebral artery dissection
Acute meningitis
Angina or MI
Certain GI disorders (eg, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, diverticular abscess, pancreatitis, penetrating peptic ulcer, retrocecal appendicitis)
Certain pelvic disorders (eg, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cancer, salpingitis)
Certain pulmonary disorders (eg, pleuritis, pneumonia)
Certain urinary tract disorders (eg, prostatitis, pyelonephritis, nephrolithiasis)
Serious spinal disorders include the following:
Mechanical spine disorders can be serious if they compress the spinal nerve roots or, particularly, the spinal cord. Spinal cord compression may result from disorders such as tumors and spinal epidural abscess or hematoma.
Other uncommon causes
Neck or back pain can result from many other disorders, such as Paget disease of bone, torticollis, thoracic outlet syndrome, temporomandibular joint syndrome, herpes zoster, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and spondyloarthropathies (ankylosing spondylitis most often, but also enteropathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, and undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy).
History of present illness should include quality, onset, duration, severity, location, radiation, and time course of pain, as well as modifying factors such as rest, activity, changes in position, weight bearing, and time of day (eg, at night, when awakening). Accompanying symptoms to note include stiffness, numbness, paresthesias, weakness, urinary retention, and incontinence.
Review of systems should note symptoms suggesting a cause, including fever, sweats, and chills (infection); weight loss and poor appetite (infection or cancer); fatigue, depressive symptoms, and headaches (multifactorial mechanical back pain); worsening of neck pain during swallowing (esophageal disorders); anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and change in bowel function or stool (GI disorders); urinary symptoms and flank pain (urinary tract disorders), especially if intermittent, colicky, and recurrent (nephrolithiasis); cough, dyspnea, and worsening during inspiration (pulmonary disorders); vaginal bleeding or discharge and pain related to menstrual cycle phase (pelvic disorders).
Past medical history includes known neck or back disorders (including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, disk disorders, and recent or remote injury) and surgery, risk factors for back disorders (eg, cancer, osteoporosis), risk factors for aneurysm (eg, smoking, hypertension), and risk factors for infection (eg, immunosuppression; IV drug use; recent surgery, penetrating trauma, or bacterial infection).
Physical examination
Temperature and general appearance are noted. When possible, patients should be unobtrusively observed as they move into the examination room, undress, and climb onto the table. If symptoms are exacerbated by psychologic issues, true functional level can be assessed more accurately when patients are not aware they are being evaluated.
The examination focuses on the spine and the neurologic examination. If no mechanical spinal source of pain is obvious, patients are checked for sources of referred pain.
In the spinal examination, the back and neck are inspected for any visible deformity, area of erythema, or vesicular rash. The spine and paravertebral muscles are palpated for tenderness, muscle spasm, and features of myofascial pain syndrome (taut bands, trigger points, and pressure sensitivity). Gross range of motion is tested.
The neurologic examination should at least assess function of the entire spinal cord. Strength and deep tendon reflexes are tested. In patients with neurologic symptoms, sensation and sacral nerve function (eg, rectal tone, anal wink reflex, bulbocavernosus reflex) are tested. Reflex tests are among the most reliable physical tests for confirming normal spinal cord function. Corticospinal tract dysfunction is indicated by the extensor plantar response and Hoffman's sign. To test for Hoffman's sign, clinicians tap the nail or flick the volar surface of the 3rd finger; if the distal phalanx of the thumb flexes, the test is positive, usually indicating corticospinal tract dysfunction caused by stenosis of the cervical cord. Sensory findings are subjective and may be unreliable.
The straight leg raise test helps confirm sciatica. The patient is supine with both knees extended and the ankles dorsiflexed. The clinician slowly raises the affected leg, keeping the knee extended. If sciatica is present, 10 to 60° of elevation typically causes symptoms. For the crossed straight leg raise test, the unaffected leg is raised; the test is positive if sciatica occurs in the affected leg. A positive straight leg test is sensitive but not specific for herniated disk; the crossed straight leg raise test is less sensitive but 90% specific. The seated straight leg raise test is done while patients are seated with the hip joint flexed at 90°; the lower leg is slowly raised until the knee is fully extended. If sciatica is present, the pain in the spine (and often the radicular symptoms) occurs as the leg is extended.
In the general examination, the lungs are auscultated. The abdomen is checked for tenderness, masses, and, particularly in patients > 55, a pulsatile mass (which suggests abdominal aortic aneurysm). With a fist, clinicians percuss the costovertebral angle for tenderness, suggesting pyelonephritis.
Rectal examination, including stool testing for occult blood and, in men, prostate examination, is done. In women with symptoms suggesting a pelvic disorder or with unexplained fever, pelvic examination is done.
Lower-extremity pulses are checked.
Red flags
The following findings are of particular concern:
Abdominal aorta that is > 5 cm (particularly if tender) or lower-extremity pulse deficits
Acute, tearing midback pain
Cancer, diagnosed or suspected
Duration of pain > 6 wk
Neurologic deficit
GI findings such as localized abdominal tenderness, peritonitis, melena, or hematochezia
Infection risk factors (eg, immunosuppression; IV drug use; recent surgery, penetrating trauma, or bacterial infection)
Severe nocturnal or disabling pain
Unexplained, new-onset pain after age 55
Unexplained weight loss
Interpretation of findings
Although serious extraspinal disorders (eg, cancers, aortic aneurysms, epidural abscesses, osteomyelitis) are uncommon causes of back pain, they are not rare, particularly in high-risk groups.
A spinal cause is more likely (but not definitive) than referred pain from an extraspinal cause when
Red flag findings should heighten suspicion of a serious cause (see Interpretation of Red Flag Findings in Patients With Back Pain).
Interpretation of Red Flag Findings in Patients With Back Pain
Other findings are also helpful. Erythema and tenderness over the spine suggest infection, particularly in patients with risk factors. Worsening of pain with flexion is consistent with intervertebral disk disease; worsening with extension suggests spinal stenosis, arthritis affecting the facet joints, or retroperitoneal inflammation or infiltration (eg, pancreatic or kidney inflammation or tumor). Tenderness over certain specific trigger points suggests fibromyalgia. Deformities of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) finger joints and stiffness that lessens within 30 min after awakening suggest osteoarthritis. Neck pain that is unrelated to swallowing and is exertional may indicate angina.
Usually, if duration of pain is short (< 4 to 6 wk), no testing is required unless red flag findings are present, patients have had a serious injury (eg, vehicular crash, fall from a height, penetrating trauma), or evaluation suggests a specific nonmechanical cause (eg, pyelonephritis).
Plain x-rays can identify most osteoporotic fractures and osteoarthritis. However, they do not identify abnormalities in soft tissue (the most common cause of back and neck pain) or nerve tissue (as occurs in many serious disorders). Thus, x-rays are usually unnecessary and do not change management. Sometimes x-rays are done to identify obvious bone abnormalities (eg, those due to infection or tumors) and to avoid MRI and CT, which are harder to obtain but which are much more accurate and usually necessary.
Testing is guided by findings and suspected cause:
Neurologic deficits, particularly those consistent with spinal cord compression: MRI or CT myelography, done as soon as possible
Possible infection: WBC count, ESR, imaging (usually MRI or CT), and culture of infected tissue
Possible cancer: CT or MRI and possibly biopsy
Possible aneurysm: CT, angiography, or sometimes ultrasonography
Possible aortic dissection: Angiography, CT, or MRI
Symptoms that are disabling or that persist > 6 wk: Imaging (usually MRI or CT) and, if infection is suspected, WBC count and ESR (some clinicians begin with anteroposterior and lateral x-rays of the spine to help localize and sometimes diagnose abnormalities)
Other extraspinal disorders: Testing as appropriate (eg, chest x-ray for pulmonary disorders, urinalysis for urinary tract disorders or for back pain with no clear mechanical cause)
Underlying disorders are treated.
Acute musculoskeletal pain (with or without radiculopathy) is treated with
Acetaminophen or NSAIDs are the initial choice of analgesics, but opioids may be necessary for severe pain. Adequate analgesia is important immediately after acute injury to help limit the cycle of pain and spasm.
Acute muscle spasms may also be relieved by cold or heat. Cold is usually preferred to heat during the first 2 days after an injury. Ice and cold packs should not be applied directly to the skin. They should be enclosed (eg, in plastic) and placed over a towel or cloth. The ice is removed after 20 min, then later reapplied for 20 min over a period of 60 to 90 min. This process can be repeated several times during the first 24 h. Heat, using a heating pad, can be applied for the same periods of time. Because the skin on the back may be insensitive to heat, heating pads must be used cautiously to prevent burns. Patients are advised not to use a heating pad at bedtime to avoid prolonged exposure due to falling asleep with the pad still on their back. Diathermy may help reduce muscle spasm and pain after the acute stage.
Oral muscle relaxants (eg, cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, metaxalone) are controversial. Benefits of these drugs should be weighed against their CNS effects and other adverse effects, particularly in elderly patients, who may have more severe adverse effects.
Although a brief initial period (eg, 1 to 2 days) of decreased activity is sometimes needed for comfort, prolonged bed rest, spinal traction, and corsets are not beneficial. Patients with torticollis and sometimes cervical strains may benefit from a cervical collar and contour pillow until pain is relieved and they can participate in a stabilization program.
Spinal manipulation may help relieve pain caused by muscle spasm or an acute neck or back injury; however, some forms of manipulation may have risks for patients with disk disorders or osteoporosis.
When acute pain decreases enough that motion is possible, a lumbar stabilization program is begun. This program includes exercises that strengthen abdominal and low back muscles plus instruction in work posture; the aim is to strengthen the supporting structures of the back and reduce the likelihood of the condition becoming chronic or recurrent.
Clinicians should reassure patients with acute nonspecific musculoskeletal back pain that the prognosis is good and that activity and exercise are safe even when they cause some discomfort. Clinicians should be thorough, kind, firm, and nonjudgmental. If depression or secondary gain persists for several months, psychologic evaluation should be considered.
Geriatrics Essentials
Low back pain affects 50% of adults > 60.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (and CT or ultrasonography to detect it) should be considered in older patients with atraumatic low back pain, particularly those who smoke or have hypertension, even if no physical findings suggest this diagnosis.
Imaging of the spine may be appropriate for elderly patients (eg, to rule out cancer) even when the cause appears to be uncomplicated musculoskeletal back pain.
Oral muscle relaxants (eg, cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, metaxalone) are controversial; anticholinergic, CNS, and other adverse effects may outweigh potential benefits in elderly patients.
Key Points
Most neck and back pain is caused by mechanical spinal disorders, usually nonspecific, self-limited musculoskeletal derangements.
Most mechanical disorders are treated with analgesics, early mobilization, and exercises; prolonged bed rest and immobilization are avoided.
Back pain is often multifactorial, making diagnosis difficult.
Serious spinal or extraspinal disorders are unusual causes.
Red flag findings often indicate a serious disorder and the need for testing.
Patients with segmental neurologic deficits suggesting spinal cord compression require MRI or CT myelography as soon as possible.
Normal spinal cord function during physical examination is best confirmed by tests of sacral nerve function (eg, rectal tone, anal wink reflex, bulbocavernosus reflex), knee and ankle jerk reflexes, and motor strength.
Pain not worsened by movement is often extraspinal, particularly if no vertebral or paravertebral tenderness is detected.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm should be considered in any elderly patient with low back pain that is not clearly mechanical, even if no physical findings suggest this diagnosis.
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From the Woodstock Farm to the Market on the Green!
If you find yourself in Woodstock VT on a Wednesday afternoon between 3 and 6 p.m. this summer or fall, make sure to stop by the Market on the Green for fresh produce from the Woodstock farm. This year is the 6th Vermont farmer's market season, running from June 6th to October 3rd. You'll see either David or me there each and every week!
The market is an easy walk from our Woodstock, VT bed and breakfast. We have plenty of refrigeration, and we're happy to help you store your purchases while you are enjoying the farmer's market.
We met Mark from Plymouth Artisan Cheese last year at the Market on the Green. It is hard to imagine that we missed out on this great cheese for so long, but we're tickled to have discovered it. Actually, Julia Child was a fan of their cheese. Enough said. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk that is sourced from a single herd that lives right near the President Calvin Coolidge's State Historic site in Plymouth, VT, just a 25 minute drive from here. We use East Meadow for recipes that call for Swiss (such as David's take on Quiche Lorraine), and the Hunter in place of Cheddar. They are both aged, but Hunter is aged for more than a year, so it has a lovely sharpness to it. Mark is happy to tell you about each of the cheeses, which you can sample and buy right at the market.
Having my own small garden at our Woodstock bed and breakfast makes me appreciate even more how hard our farmers work. We're able to grow all of our own herbs for breakfast, including parsley, basil, rosemary, mint, thyme, and oregano. Check out our fabulous crop of Swiss chard this year, plus zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers. We look forward to sharing our bounty with you, and hope to see you soon!


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
The top four 1-A baseball squads reside in Region 15 but unfortunately for the Green River Pirates, only three of them make the state play-offs. The Pirates were odd man out when they finished the season with three straight region losses against the others.
The Pirates finished the season with a 16-6 record but Panguitch, Wayne and Piute all finished with comparable records or better and earned the three slots available for region teams in the tournament.
In the final week, the Pirates had 14 hits against Piute but lost 7-5. The Pirates had 13 hits against Wayne but lost 7-6. The Pirates closed out the year at Panguitch and lost 10-3.
Panguitch, Wayne and Piute finished the season ranked one, two and three in the Salt Lake papers. St. Joseph and Wasatch Academy rounded out the top five. Green River defeated all but Wayne during the season.
Also making the tournament besides the five above were Tintic, Tabiona and Intermountain Christian. Green River also defeated Tabiona. In fact, the five other teams that made state were 0-12 against region 15 teams.
The Pirates conclude a good season as the batters hit the ball well most of the year and had good pitching. Sometimes the fates are just against you.
Coach Greg Parsons had thoughts on the season, "We are disappointed by the final outcome. We do not get a chance to go and battle at state. It was a good year, a fun year for us. It just didn't end the way we liked."
Parsons then looked ahead, "We will lose eight seniors from this team and we will return six players from this year's squad. I am looking forward to the challenge of rebuilding the team into a formidable region squad for next season."


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Skip to comments.'08 race worker held in damage to Colorado Democratic HQ
Posted on 08/26/2009 6:51:18 AM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia
One of two people suspected of shattering 11 windows Tuesday morning at the state Democratic Party headquarters has an arrest record and a history of helping a Democratic political candidate, public records show.
Police said that about 2:20 a.m., 24-year-old Maurice Schwenkler, now in custody, and an at-large accomplice took a hammer to the picture windows displaying posters touting President Barack Obama and his health care reform efforts.
Early Tuesday, Democratic Party chairwoman Pat Waak said the damage to her building in Denver's art district was a consequence of "an effort on the other side to stir up hate." She tempered her statement after Schwenkler's political history was revealed.
"What I've been saying is there is a lot of rhetoric out there from both sides of the spectrum," Waak said. "That's what's been disturbing to me. People are saying a lot of things not appropriate for civil discourse."
For weeks, people on both sides of the health care debate have rallied across the country.
Schwenkler is charged with criminal mischief and is to make his first appearance in Denver County Court today.
He is accused of doing an estimated $11,000 in damage and could face a felony conviction.
On the last day of the 2008 Republican National Convention, he was charged with misdemeanor unlawful assembly in St. Paul, Minn.
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Schwenkler didn't do a very good job. A proper operative would have burned down the building.
A "Race Worker"? Is that like a Race Baiter?
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I thought the same. Badly written headline.
When I read first read about this, I KNEW it was going to be blamed on the GOP but was done by Dems. Call me Claire Voyant....
She was in on it. Otherwise why would she say this without knowing ?
She "tempered" her remarks about the anti-Obamacare "side" stirring up "hate"? No, she got caught lying, and had no choice but to mumble something about "both sides". It wasn't "both sides", lady, it was YOUR side.
Whatever happened to guy who held sign that said death to obama?
i know fbi detained him. i always thought he was a dem plant.
Yet another "Reichstag" incident. More to come....
They got race workers now?
If you look at the perp's picture in the article, he/she could be the same person.
should have said '08 ELECTION worker
whoa....you are right. I missed that.
Knee jerk response to spout Dem talking points by a Libtard 0bama Kool-Aid drinker?
It is par for the course that liberals would blame conservatives for their mess, even though they are to blame.
What amazes me is how consistent this behavior is.
Are we not allowed to know the name of the other person they are looking for?
thanks for posting.
Well, there is that, I suppose. But this guy had been paid by the Dems ( she was the treasurer) before. It's beyond a casual connection.
Bet he's painting swastikas too.
"She tempered her statement after Schwenkler's political history was revealed."
The honest thing to do would be to admit she was wrong.
A Dem vandalizes a Dem office so they can blame it on the Republicans? Who would of thunk it?........................
"What I've been saying is there is a lot of rhetoric out there from both sides of the spectrum,"
Except we don't bust Republican windows and try to blame it on the Democrats.
No. They won't reveal that Gov. Bill Ritter was the other person. It would damage his career.
Just like libtards painted the swastika on Congressman Whoever's office.
That's one statement.
"What I've been saying is there is a lot of rhetoric out there from both sides of the spectrum," Waak said.
That's a completely different statement that contradicts your previous statement, in which you smeared the opposition with absolutely no evidence to support your accusation.
The proper response would be to acknowledge your error and apologize without conditions for your slander. Bitch.
ping to post #29 for some material.
This stinks to high heaven of a RAT setup cooked up by a community organizer. The only thing that went wrong was the cop showing up. The RAT machine is going to make that cop's life hell for screwing up their little caper.
The difference is, if this had been GOP on GOP, then Pelosi and the hacks would've been mentioning "hate attacks" and "typical republican hooligans" in every press conference.
Republicans will not mention a whit about this.
"This is a self-referential statement."
second suspect is Ariel Attack apparently she is also in cusody
Just doing what dem terrorists do!
The media still hasn't told us his name, but they continue to use that incident against conservatives.
A Race Worker? Is that like a Race Baiter?
**'08 race worker
—They got race workers now?
You know, stimulatin' and savin' jobs - all over this great country. </s>
The media still hasn't told us his name, but they continue to use that incident against conservatives.
Lying Traitors.
Here we go; their first salvo
LOLOL!!! The progressives are desperately hoping their opponents will behave like them! Maybe they'll finally realize their opponents are only using one threat: to kick them out of office.
The honest thing to do
You *do* know who we're talking about here, right...snark.
We're not fitting their made up narrative on the Socialized Medicine debacle, sooo, they're trying to gin it up - and getting caught at it. Kind of amazing the media didn't try to hide the shim's past, and maintain s/he was a conservative for a few more days/weeks/forever?
The media must have some kind of an algorithm that they do, to figure out if it is feasible for them to lie and promote liberalism, or not. Part of it does actually have to do with how OBVIOUS such lying would be.
But believe you me, there is a LOT of lying that goes on by the MSM/SRM/enemedia.
Thanks for posting the Daily Kook comments. I don't have any desire to ever visit their site and read the hate for myself. I see enough of it from Libtards I actually know.
I hope the local GOP has the guts to demand an apology from the state Dem chairwoman.
We've got to start doing this. It *forces* the media to be fair, also.
That's a completely different statement that contradicts your previous statement, in which you smeared the opposition with absolutely no evidence to support your accusation.
She's a well trained Democrat.
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Cash and Credit RegistersCredit Registers
Shopkeepers have long relied on written records to keep track of credits and debits. Relatively simple and inexpensive objects eased this work.
"Cash and Credit Registers - Credit Registers" showing 1 items.
Hough's Security Cash Recorder
- Description
- In the late 19th century, as American shopkeepers hired strangers to work in their stores, they showed a new concern for keeping track of retail transactions. Azel Clarence Hough (1859-1946), the son of a creamery owner in South Butler, New York, took out a range of patents for the design and improvement of cash drawers between 1892 and 1899 (U.S. patents 484501, 486107, D22024, 534795 and 618034). His ideas served as the basis of the products of the Hough Cash Recorder Company of Indian Orchard, Massachusetts.
- This example of Hough's Security Cash Recorder is a large oak box with an oak lid. At the front on the right is a lock for the cash drawer; the drawer is on the lower left front. On top is an opening that shows a roll of paper. Salesclerks were required to enter a total on this paper roll and advance it in order to open the cash drawer.
- This model is quite similar to the Hough Security Cash Register No. 70 shown in an advertisement reproduced in Crandall and Robins, p. 318. This machine sold for $15. Hough Cash Recorder Company advertised in Hardware Dealer's magazine as late as June, 1906. However, its products were soon outpaced by the autographic registers sold by NCR.
- In the early 20th century, Hough became interested in the manufacture of wooden blinds, and took out several related patents. He first manufactured shades in South Butler, then in Worcester, Massachusetts, and then in Janesville, Wisconsin. The Hough Shade Corporation he formed survives under the name of Hufcor.
- References:
- Dorothy Wiggins, "Town of Butler Agricultural & Comprehensive Plan," South Butler Public Forum – September 15, 2008, pp. 1–2.
- American Lumberman, vol. 1, 1940, p. 58.
- Richard R. Crandall and Sam Robins, The Incorruptible Cashier, vol. 2, Vestal, N.Y.: Vestal Press, 1990, pp. 316–318.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1895
- maker
- Hough Cash Recorder Company
- ID Number
- 1983.0881.01
- accession number
- 1983.0881
- catalog number
- 1983.0881.01
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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Spectrum, and specifically, the most efficient and expansive use of this most valuable natural resource, is fundamental to the future of U.S. economic growth, and global competitiveness. United States spectrum policy must also be efficient and flexible as well, so that we can encourage and accommodate new and innovative ways to meet the growing demand for wireless services and applications, and the growing inability - in both licensed and unlicensed bands - to meet that demand.
The efficient use and expanded access to the nation's spectrum resources is fundamental to the future of U.S. economy and our global competitiveness. In order to determine the most efficient use for this limited resource, a comprehensive inventory of current spectrum allocations must be conducted. These airwaves belong to the American public; therefore, the public has the right to see how the spectrum bands have been allocated, what uses they are serving, and who owns these licenses. This increased transparency is vital to understanding what spectrum is still available and that the licensed spectrum is being used as efficiently as possible. More
The broadband landscape, as it currently exists, includes an extraordinary amount of spectrum that is owned, but largely unused, by broadcasters throughout the country. To address this continually squandered opportunity, the Federal Communications Commission has requested that Congress create legislation that would incentivize broadcasters to voluntarily auction off their unused spectrum. This would, in essence, free large amounts of high quality broadband spectrum for general consumption and innovation, all while helping to reduce the growing federal deficit. With this in mind, spectrum reallocation has become a priority for the Obama administration, just as it has become for the American people. More
Unlicensed spectrum provides a crucial platform for "innovation without permission." This innovation stems from low barriers to entry, the ability to experiment, the deployment of open standards, and the creation of multi-layer competition, all of which allow anyone to bring low-cost products and services to market. The National Broadband Plan recognizes the benefits that flow from unlicensed spectrum, and calls for both continuing to promote the Super WiFi, and freeing up a new contiguous block of unlicensed spectrum. A sound unlicensed spectrum policy is crucial to achieving the nation's spectrum reform agenda as well as provide a key platform for innovation. More
Rural areas continue to be the most underserved market in terms of wireless reach and innovation. However, the abundance of white spaces in these regions provides a unique opportunity for rural wireless providers to use this unused spectrum to promote coverage through high-capacity service. While the advantages to expanding this expansion remain undisputed, firm action has not been taken as of yet in order to allow the operation of higher powered spectrum in these areas. At present, TV band devices are not permitted to operate at power levels greater than 4 watts EIRP, even though expanding this power limit would pose virtually no threat of interference to current broadcast bands. The delay in the advance of power limits only serves to hinder wireless progress in rural areas of the country. Variable power is already an established and accepted practice in other broadcast realms. Now is the time to make sure that the same principles apply to the mobile communications as well. More
The Wireless Innovation Alliance (WIA) is a broad-based group of innovators, providers, consumer groups, think tanks and education organizations that believe that more efficient use and expanded access to the nation's spectrum resources are fundamental to the future of U.S. economic policy and global competitiveness, and that we face potential spectrum scarcities in both licensed and unlicensed bands that must be addressed in order for innovation and investment to move forward.


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Jetsfan0099, on 27 April 2012 - 10:10 AM, said:
Where did you hear that? Because apparently the Jets had a team to deal with to trade back if a guy they didn't like didn't fall to them, but they ended up being in a spot where there was guys they liked that fell.
I heard we fielded offers (which is why we used all 15 minutes) but didn't like any of them enough to pass on coples


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|Fila Sentinel Men's Shoe Scores
|Arch Support
|Foot Support/Stability
|Overall Sole Durability
|Toe Durability
With the Sentinel, Fila started from the ground up in an attempt to build a lightweight, stable shoe that is able to withstand the rigors of elite players and aggressive play. For the most part, Fila succeeded. The shoes felt light and fast on our TW testers' feet, and coupled with some nice support features, the Sentinels allowed them to move around the court with confidence. The shoes offer a low-to-the-ground feel with a wider fit in the forefoot, which only adds to the stable feel. Our one knock came in the way of ventilation. We simply felt there was not enough breathability in the upper to keep your feet comfortable on hotter days. All in all, they're stable, they're light and they're comfortable.
The plush cushioning stood out to our playtesters, making the Sentinel a very comfortable option to take to the courts. "The comfort and cushioning are highlights of this shoe for me," said Jason. "The cushioning system was more than adequate from heel to toe, helping absorb any shock from tougher landings. It did provide a higher ride, however. It felt like I was on top of the cushioning rather than in it. The uppers required no break in at all."
Andy also took note of the plush cushioning as well as the slightly spacious fit that had his feet happy as clams. He said, "When I slipped these shoes on I felt the plush cushioning right away all around my feet. They're not the most cushioned shoes around, but there's definitely a good amount of it, and it's noticeable. The forefoot is also nice and roomy, so the forefoot has a little room to maneuver. There was no particular movement that caused me any discomfort on the court. Overall, the comfort of the Sentinel is solid, but not outstanding."
Rounding out the crew was Chris, who also enjoyed the plush feel and shock absorption on the hard courts. He offered, "With a fast break-in and adequate cushioning, the Sentinel was a comfortable shoe. The uppers flexed nicely, and I never had any uncomfortable poking or pinching when running around on court. There was enough cushioning underfoot to take the shock out of hard court play, yet not enough to make me feel too elevated. I also liked the level of padding around the ankle collar."
All of our testers thought their feet ran a bit hot in the Sentinel, especially after long hours on court. Chris would have traded some of the plush cushioning for more breathability. He explained, "These shoes feature a lot of mesh on the uppers, but the ventilation was only mediocre. On hot days my feet got hot and sweaty, and I expected better venting from this shoe. They felt more comfortable on days when the temps were not soaring high, but airflow was never great. I'm guessing the upper's padding and lining, which on one hand make them very comfortable, also nullify the effectiveness of the mesh upper somewhat."
Sharing a similar opinion was Andy. He said, "The combination of synthetic materials and mesh helps make the shoes very stable but not too breathable. My feet did tend to run a bit hot in them, especially outside in the summer heat. It was never really a problem, but I was eager to get them off after play."
Jason was surprised with how little ventilation he felt when he considered the materials used. He said, "I was very shocked at how hot the shoes were. With what appeared to be a plethora of mesh on the uppers, I thought my feet would be cool like a cucumber on the other side of the pillow. I was wrong. These shoes felt very hot. I wore them on an unusually warm day and I had to immediately take them off after the hit because my feet felt stifled."
The arch support of the Sentinel fit a variety of arches. The shoe fit Andy's low-to-medium height arch just fine. He said, "I had no complaints about the arch support. It felt slightly lower than medium to me, so at times I wished for a little more support, but it was nothing that caused discomfort. This shoe fit my foot, as well as my arch, very nicely."
Even with higher arches, Chris felt more than enough support. He offered, "After a short break-in the arch height felt like it had molded to the shape of my feet pretty well. The midfoot shank did a good job of protecting my arches when I was sprinting around. The flex point was spot on, and I liked the lateral rigidity through the arch area. There was enough flex to make the shoes feel fast, yet enough stiffness to protect my arches."
Jason's flatter feet were happy as well. He said, "The arch support was low enough and plush enough that my low arches didn't ache after the initial wear."
There were mixed opinions when it came to the Sentinel's support and stability. It took Chris a couple of wears to adjust to the shoe and figure out how to lace it to make it work for him, but in the end he found it stable enough. He explained, "I found the shoes supportive from the very first wear. I had some minor heel slippage on my first hit, but the shoes offer three different positions for the top lace eyelet. I used the rear most upper eyelet as well as the lower eyelet to securely fit the shoe and lock my heels in. As the test wore on the shoes opened up a bit and became a tad too wide fitting in the forefoot for my narrow feet. However, I was able to find a decent fit by switching to a thicker sock. There was also just enough stability from the chassis of the shoe to keep my feet feeling safe and secure."
Jason thought the shoe wasn't supportive enough for him, and he, like Chris, had some issues with heel slippage. He offered, "I had two issues with the shoe. First was the heel slippage. I couldn't get the laces tight enough to prevent my heels from sliding up and down every time I took a step. The other problem I had was that the shoe seemed to twist and give when I planted hard to change directions. A positive, though, was that my feet weren't sliding around inside the shoe and my toes didn't jam into the front of the shoe, even when I had to stop quickly while moving forward."
On the contrary, Andy found the shoe to be plenty supportive and stable. He said, "The support and stability were standout features of this shoe. The ride is low to the ground and very stable, and it made me feel totally confident when moving around the court as fast as I could. I even felt comfortable sliding around on the hard courts, which I only do when I'm 100 percent confident in my shoes."
Once again, there were mixed opinions on the durability of the Sentinel. Jason was able to put a good beating on the outsole during the course of the playtest. He said, "The soles held up reasonably well considering their price point and weight. I definitely noticed more tread wear than I typically put on a shoe, but it wasn't terribly apparent. The left shoe on the medial forefoot showed the most significant signs of tread loss."
Andy was pleased with how well the shoe held up, but he wouldn't put it in the upper echelon of durable shoes. He offered, "I thought the durability was good, but not great. I really put these shoes to the test. I wore them a lot during this playtest, and they held up the entire time, but by the end they were showing some significant wear and tear. The durability is similar to the likes of the Propulse or Gel Resolution series."
Chris, on the other hand, wasn't all that happy with how long the shoe lasted. He explained, "The outsole seems to be built for traction rather than outright durability. Softer, grippy outsoles like this seldom last well, and that was the case here. It did not take me long to see wear on the outsoles, and the area under the big toe of my right foot has already taken a beating. I was a little late getting into this test, so I've only logged 15 hours of hitting on the shoes. Still, the level of wear is heavy, and it won't take much more for me to blow through the outsole. I would say the shoes are more durable than a Nike Vapor 9 Tour but not as durable as an adidas adizero Feather II."
Chris, our lone toe dragger on this playtest, found the toe area to wear better than the outsole. He explained, "The toes of the shoes are holding up better than the outsoles. Durability at the toe tip is solid, and there is enough there to ward off some hard court abuse. I have quite a bit of scuffing to the toes of the shoes, but so far they have held in there and are surviving the test."
Although there were a couple instances of slipping, our playtesters were very satisfied with the traction of the Sentinel. Andy loved the blend of stick and give, but he thought the traction started to wane as the outsoles got worn down. He explained, "For the most part the traction was never a concern, but toward the end of the playtest I did start slipping and sliding a bit more than usual as the outsole wore down. Again, I was doing a lot of sliding on my own and really putting the speed limits to the test (as best as I could), but sometimes I would go to stop quickly for a shot on the run and I'd spin my wheels a bit."
Chris was also pleased with the traction. He said, "I was impressed by the level of grip and give from these shoes. I found them to hook up decently with only the occasional slip here and there. I liked how the shoes had just enough give to allow a little slide when I was coming to a stop, taking some of the stress off my ankles."
The soles were a little slicker than usual for Jason, but he got used to the feel and found it didn't affect his movement. He said, "There were times when I did slip when changing direction, but for the most part the traction was reliable. I had no problems with forward and backward movements. Toward the end of the playtest I could anticipate my slide, so it didn't throw me off."
Fila made a point of making the Sentinel lightweight and fast, and according to our playtesters, Fila achieved this goal. Chris never felt slowed down on court. He offered, "I liked the overall feel of these shoes. They felt light and fast on my feet. I was moving very well in them and felt like I was scampering around the court as well as expected. The shoes hide their weight very well, and it was easy to slip them on, forget about them and get on with chasing down the ball."
"No complaints here," said Jason. "The weight wasn't something I had to think about; once I put them on and played in them they were an afterthought, and that's a good thing. Like referees or umpires, it's bad if you keep noticing them during a game or playtest."
Andy thought the shoes felt heavier than they actually were, but he still didn't think they were heavy. He explained, "This was interesting. They weigh in quite light and they do feel a little lighter than other stability-oriented shoes, but at the same time they feel a bit bulky and heavy. I was honestly surprised to see how light they were when we got the chance to weigh them because I kept saying that it feels like 'a lot of shoe' on your feet when you play. They are lightweight, but they play a little heavier than their actual weight."
Chris - "I liked the overall feel and the level of comfort. While there was no standout feature for me, everything came together nicely to offer a good level of performance."
Jason - "They were comfortable and well cushioned, with a low arch that fit my foot shape."
Andy - "I really enjoyed the support and stability, which were the standout features of the shoe. I also thought they were comfortable and fit nicely."
Chris - "I'd like a little more outsole durability."
Jason - "The shoes played very hot. Heel slippage was an issue, and I would've liked a stiffer midfoot shank and/or upper."
Andy - "They play a little heavier than their actual weight, and I would've liked a little more ventilation."
Chris - "I was reminded of the Asics Gel Solution Speed when wearing this shoe, despite the Asics having a narrower fit. Both offer a light and flexibly fast feel, yet have enough support to get the job done. Durability isn't great from either, but the Sentinel comes out ahead with its durability guarantee."
Jason - "It had the same ventilation issues as the old Fila Alfa II shoe."
Andy - "They felt a lot like the Babolat Propulse 4, in that they are low to the ground and very stable while having a softer upper than some other stability-oriented shoes."
Playtester Foot Types:
Chris - Narrow width / Medium arch
Jason - Wide width / Low arch
Andy - Medium width / Low arch
Review date: August 2013. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
Emery opens region golf season in Delta
The 2009 high school golf season began last Thursday when the Emery Spartans traveled to Delta and opened region play against the other teams in region 12. The match was held at the Sunset View Golf course.
Mark Guymon, a senior golfer for the Spartans, led the team with an 83. Mark's score was the fourth best among region golfers. Also playing well enough to have their scores counted were Brady Jensen, Brian Langston and Gage Bell. Chance Huntington and Hunter Huntington also played but their scores were not counted in the team score.
Juab had the best score in Delta with the host team finishing second. Emery was edged by North Sanpete by one stroke and finished in sixth place. Manti and Richfield finished in the middle.
Next Thursday, Emery will travel to Snyder's Bluff Golf Course in West Point to participate in a golf tournament. Snyder's Bluff will host the state tournament this season.


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Find serenity at this beautiful 1700-acre wooded park situated along an old stagecoach route between Galena and Beardstown. Featuring 95-acre Argyle Lake, the park is home to countless beaver dams and more than 200 bird species and 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Peace of Earth (an eco-friendly lodging experience) offers you the chance to relax and enjoy nature in a comfortable homey atmosphere in all seasons of the year. Guest rooms, cabins, and the ever-popular Tree House include queen-sized beds and a sitting/ reading area. All our lodging accommodations are television, telephone and internet free. Our great room in the Lodge includes a common area and dining room, both of which feature amazing wildlife viewing through the south-facing forty-foot-long window wall. Cedar decks wrap the Lodge and offer tree-top dining or relaxing. Take Highway 24 north of Rushville Middle School to Route 4 (Ray Road). Lodge is mailbox 41 on Ray Road.
Mill Creek Farms' season begins in mid-April with asparagus, mid-May though June for strawberries, early July through August for sweet corn, tomatoes, and green beans, and October for pumpkins. Pumpkin picking, a corn maze and hay rides are offered weekends in October. Support local farming and fun with family or friends!
Come for the weekend or stay a week. Picturesque Mt. Sterling Lake is the perfect camping or fishing spot for any length of stay. Tent and RV camping sites are available as well as picnic pavilions.
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Villa Kathrine is a unique example of Mediterranean architecture in the Midwest. Located on the bluffs of the Mississippi, Villa Kathrine houses Quincy's tourist information center.
The Ridge View Winery is located near Mt. Sterling in Brown County. Enjoy their fine red and white wines here in West Central Illinois - where Pike, Adams, and Brown Counties converge to become the outdoor wonderland referred to as "The Little Ozarks." Beautiful scenery, great entertainment, plus the best wines in Illinois!
CITY:Mount Sterling
Conveniently located across from the Oakely Lindsay Civic Center in downtown Quincy. Formerly an America's Best Value Hotel, the Eagles Nest hotel offers affordable accomodations, free breakfast, within walking distance to the downtown and visitor center.
For a quiet country getaway, visit the Wagon Hound Ranch, built in 2001. Enjoy fishing, hiking, and hunting on this 200-acre farm. Hot tub, handicap accessible, no drinking, smoking or pets allowed.
Featured on HGTV and PBS Illinois Stories, this home origionally served as a railroad bridge in 1919. Opening in the spring of 2010 as a guest lodge, the home sleeps 6-8 people comfortably, complete with spectacular scenery and situated over water. The lodge is also available for meetings for 20-30 people. Relax in front of the hand crafted fireplace or sit outside on one of the balcony's in a serene location in Ursa, just 15 minutes from Quincy, IL.
Looking for a peaceful getaway for the afternoon or evening? Consider Spirit Knob Winery. Location, location, location is an essential part of any successful business and Spirit Knob has the key. Upon arrival, visitors are captivated by the breathtaking panoramic view of the Mississippi River Valley. With over 140 medals, Sprit Knob is one of the most award winning wineries in the state of Illinois. The winery is a gorgeous facility, the ideal setting for wedding receptions, private parties, bridal showers, or business meetings. The winery hosts several events throughout the year such as comedy nights, dueling pianos, and live music. Their hours are 1-5 pm Wednesday through Sunday during the months of April-December. Their winter hours are 1-5 pm Friday through Saturday during the months of January-March. Spirit Knob welcomes you to wander through the vineyard, relax on the deck, or sip wine inside overlooking the beautiful view. Feel free to bring a blanket and lawn chairs and take in the sunset while enjoying a glass of wine!
Museum that houses over 70 vintage furnished doll houses from the 1920's- to current. The architectural designs and fashions depict and present the evolution of homes and furnishings from then to now. The Then and Now gift shop is complete with collectable doll house furnishings for sale. Children enjoy playing the scavenger hunt and viewing the 1949 "Disney House" and the 1924 Tootsie Toy house furnished with Tootsie toy pieces. Located inside Taylor's Furniture Store, along the square in Quincy's downtown business district.
Quincy's newest indoor attraction, offering Laser tag, Spin Zone Bumper Cars, Ball-O-City, Mini-Lane Bowling, and large game arcade along with indoor skating arena and Winners Grill Restaurant. Open daily from 10 am-9pm and Sundays at 11 am. Fri/Sat open until 11 pm.
Lake Hill Winery was built, not only to be a winery, but to be a gathering place and have the ability to hold a wide variety of functions. Besides the wine production, there is a tasting room bar, a small gift shop, and two banquet rooms. The first is the barrel room, which holds 100 people. This room is typically booked for smaller events such as reunions, rehearsal dinners, showers, company parties, birthday parties, etc. The other banquet room is the main hall. With two levels, capacity for over 400 people, a 160" TV/projector, and two bars, this room is capable of accommodating almost any event.
The Golden Windmill was built in 1872, and is the only smock mill that still has its original stones and gears in place. Today it is home to the Windmill Museum and gift shop.
Located on 7 acres of rolling woodlands, just north of Quincy, IL. This rustic sanctuary is perfect for groups who want to get away. The lodge has a wrap around porch and outdoor pool. Also on the grounds are two bunk houses for retreats, basketball court and 1-acre pond with paddleboats.
The Dr. Richard Eells House was a stopping point on the Underground Railroad in the 1840s, and is the oldest standing two-story brick home in Quincy.
Housed in a historic 1890s home, this museum covers everything from the history of the Mississippi River to dinosaurs, Native Americans and NASA.
Quincy's shopping mall has 601 stores, apparel, electronics, music, entertainment, sporting goods, jewelry, and much more.
Constructed with the Mississippi as inspiration, elements of the river are seen throughout this state-of-the-art facility. Kids love the rock climbing wall and super slide in the continual 86 degree aquatic center. The kinetic Game Room with laptop bar is constantly supervised and free to the public. There's even a cafe open for breakfast and lunch. Cool off in the new outdoor Splash Pad! Affordable day passes available.
The Village Vineyard & Winery has a large tasting room where guests can sample 16 wine varieties, as well as a patio facing three acres of vineyard. All wine is made, bottled and sold at the vineyard.
CITY:Camp Point
Ancient Stone Inspirations/ Mac's Home Brew
Jewelry, books, gifts and home brew retail supply store for beer and wine making. Located in the Historic Quincy Business District. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm.
The East End Historic District is distinquished by its grand collection of homes of every period and style since 1850. Most have been painstakingly restored with lawns of beautiful planted sugar maples, tulip trees, flowering dogwood and redbud trees. Enjoy Quincy's several historic districts through the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau's Self Guided Driving Tour, available online at www.seequincy.com.
Crooked Creek Gallery is located in the old Sheriff's home and jail built in 1865. The past Home of cattle rustlers and horse thieves now houses fine art, jewelry, paintings and photography. Jail tours are also available.
At Irene's Cabaret Nightclub we know your free time and leisure activities are important. We offer a diverse range of services to meet the cultural, entertainment and recreational interests of our customers in the Quincy, IL area. Whether you are looking to meet new friends or just get away from it all Irene's Cabaret Nightclub can help.


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Salma Supports
March 20, 2007 12:00:00 Posted at March 20, 2007 12:00:00
Yesterday at the Vanessa Williams Walk of Fame induction ceremony. As you can see, she lost the electrocution locks and went for a blow out - beautiful. And… if you look closely… there's her bump. But only if you can get past her jugs. Can't even imagine how much bigger. Source


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Welcome to your morning dose of denim news, links, sales, and inside info! Catch up on what's happening and browse our personal picks for the most interesting what-not that turns up during our morning web crawl. Got a tip you think we should include, a sale you want to share, or a style you just saw and can't live without? Email us!
1. We love the David Kahn Spring 2012 video lookbook (it helps that Lana Del Ray's "Video Games" is our favorite song right now, but the clothes are beautiful too).
2. MiH Jeans made a little tribute post to their recent muse Ruby Aldridge, who has modeled in the Resort and Spring 2012 lookbooks. Check out MiH Resort 2012 and MiH Spring 2012 if you missed 'em.
3. The Denim Guy posted up some PROJECT NY snapshots—check them out! And while you're at it, check out the official PROJECT NY wrap-up video.
4. Is it time to wash your jeans? Heddels posted an in-depth guide to when/why/where/how you should wash your raw denim. Remember: it's not as simple as waiting 6 months! For instance, when you get dog crap on them, all bets are off.
5. Two Heddels links in a row? You bet. These brand new Evisu "Year Of The Dragon" jeans are probably a challenge to style in an non-ironic way, but we still have a serious denim crush on them.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: david kahn, evisu jeans, lana del ray video games, MiH Jeans, Project NY, project show, raw denim, ruby aldridge, The Denim Guy, when to wash jeans, year of the dragon


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When I used IE 6, I couldn't see the links at all, then I tried Firefox, and IE 7. I then saw the links on Both FF & IE7.
Looks like IE6 has non-standard HTML probs. IF this is a resolveable issue , then I think its worth alerting the Mods to it.
I am not perfect and I defy you to prove otherwise
Growing Old Gracefully is an Oxymoron ... Mostly Moron !
Ooooh shiny. Just wondering, are you going to/is it possible to change the release links into hyperlink text rather than the URL? (IE for ddl instead of ddl2.mangashare.com/blahblah, just to say DDL) etc. I just think it looks better that way but either way, nice stuff.
♥ Ravona
Ever wonder why one of your particularly bad posts has been deleted? Feel free to contact me!
Not sure if this just applies to me, but I can't type out <3 on the release comments. Typing out < will get me < and > will get me > so my heart turns out like so: <3
The search-box in IE7 looks a bit off (I am not even trying it in IE6 because I dislike it with great intensity ). Other than that and the already reported issue with the profile pages, it looks great.
Knowing how much work an upgrade like this takes, I have to say you have done a splendid job. Keep it up!
Thanks for the heads up on that IE7 bug.
Also, something I'm trying out with the reader is to load/cache the next page while you're reading the previous one - so when you click next the page loads instantly. Has anyone noticed improvements with this? Good/bad/negligible?


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Onkyo E700M In-ear headphones Black with microphone
"Let's be clear from the outset - I'm not overly qualified to provide an in depth review on in-ears. I own a pair of Sony EX650's based on Whathifi's review/award and that's about all I have as a comparison when it comes to in-ears. I have had a number of decent on and over ears and my current pair are some Sennheiser HD25's (which I love for the price). not had too many complaints with the..." --mattjay84
Onkyo IE-FC300 In-Ear Headphones
"Design: The body of these buds are really large, especially the driver portion which I feel is fairly thick. They are comfortable if the large drivers do fit on the outer portion of your ear but people with small ears will probably experience some discomfort. The detachable cables are a dual pronged sword. Its nice that you can switch out the cables if you want to, but as I have experienced..." --theinvertedsky
Onkyo IE-CTI300(S) In-Ear Headphones
Discover the award-winning sound of Onkyo in-ear headphones with the added convenience of an inline cable controller for Apple devices. Now you can skip tracks, make volume adjustments, and accept or reject calls at the touch of a button on the cable. As a premium hi-fi product, the detachable cable features an oxygen-free 6N copper core sealed in transparent elastomer to reduce tangles and...


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Skip to comments.Israeli Girls Buying Ice Cream
Posted on 04/16/2005 8:32:10 AM PDT by lowbridge
The 2 on the right are pretty cute.
So what is the deal? In Israel you get to be armed?
Funny, your never hear about "gun safety" being a problem over there.
I'd bet they feel safe walking home alone though. Outstanding.
No pat down search for these babes!
Pinging ya!
Damn... they need to stop buying ice cream and buy some Tae-Bo DVDs.
Oh my God those military "automatic weapons" have flash suppressors and look evil.
Not my type, looks-wise, but I love their "accessories!"
The one in the middle looks "cocked and locked".
I wouldn't kick any of them out of bed for eating matzos.
Fresh frozen Stacked and packed. All the endless gun grabber arguments are completely bogus, with Israel as the proof.
The one in the middle looks like John Candy.
The one on the far left has funny hair.
The one in the middle is using what looks like a combination mag block/ spare mag holder, just the ticket those situations when you can't go locked and loaded.
I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Jewish gals, and full-auto, so I will ogle both.
Anyway to tell if they are full auto?
Gwenth Paltrow looking on the right
These women must be disarmed so that the Palestinians may continue their struggle for independence unhindered by return fire!
< /NPR talking points>
Pray for W and Israel
Interesting magazine holders.
They most assuredly are. Israelis aren't encumbered by the gun laws we have here. They need the firepower to face full-auto Kalashnikovs and RPGs.
Guns don't kill people, people kill people!!
Gota love them hauling them weapons around, they keep the pesky terrorists away. The M-16s are good but I might prefer a M-4 or a MP-5 since there a little smaller to carry. I would definatly have backup pistol in a tactical holster...Desert Eagle .50 anyone?? Nah Id probably go for a M1911, a walther, or a S&K.
One thing those girls need to do is know how to put steel on target.
Gun Control=putting warheads on foreheads
Army issue - must be selective fire, capable of full auto.
One more point, full auto is over rated since most of the time you will end up shooting at the moon anyway. I think that 3rd bursts are the way to go. I think that the AKs are really good weapons though too...
Actually, I doubt that they are full auto. I have no doubt that they have at least three safety settings... Safe, single, 3 shot burst. IIRC, most M-16A2s issued by the US military no longer offer full auto, as it can be a huge waste of ammo.
But as to the question "is that a semi-auto, civilian version of the M-16?" The answer is NO!
...and they've accessorized with flash suppressors and extra ammo clips from Nieman Marcus!
Psssst! You want some ice cream?
Yes, these weapons are likely safe, semi and 3-round burst. I was thinking more along the line of *not* semi auto only.
Semi automatic is individual counselling.
Full automatic is group therapy.
There is actually a M-16A3... I got to see it about 4 years ago during plebe summer, since every year the use brand new weapons. I cant remember if it had 3 burst or auto though.
I have seen some really great looking women at some of the resorts like Ein Gedi and Elat packing M-16s, Galil's, or Uzis while wearing nothing more than string bikinis.
I dunno, I've never seen anyone in the Army carry a rifle dangling off their ass like that. You carry your rifle a sling arms, where you can get it on and off your shoulder easily.
Pray for W and Our Troops
What' right with this picture? They are heavily armed.
Damn right, where can I find some girls that like guns....
It looks like someone has been lifting pictures from the gundungeon at DU.
The one on the far left has funny hair."Far left" and "funny hair" are definitely two concepts that go together.
I never learned three round burst. I was always taught that when going full auto, be it M16 or cal 50 one should never start center of mass (COM) but rather start low and walk rounds up the body. In engaging a vehicle use a "Z" pattern and start low.
IMHO 3 rd burst in 5.56mm is the same as a single shot on target with 7.62x51 (.308). Which is more efficient? I personally don't like 7.62x39 (AK ammo) since a whole lot of the stuff available from overseas (savings is a factor here) is corrosive. Also, I don't own an AK and probably never will so for me the point is moot.
They are all 3 Active Duty IDF and are required to be armed 24/7!
More info about the photo would be nice. Off-duty reservists? Residents of a settlement in the West Bank? Below the Golan Heights?
By the way, I think all three are beautiful. They aren't waiting for some jerk to protect them.
No way, they look great to me! (spoken as a mother)
Sorry. Couldn't help myself.
Nobody's talkin' about the cutie serving the ice cream!
Great picture---but the one on the left has had enough ice cream.
Good Point. Im the son of a Marine so I was taught as a kid to shoot and enjoy weapons. He also taught me that you should be able to hit what your aiming at. I only got a couple of 22s to play with b.c there cheap to fire. My dad has a M-1A that I shoot when im at home and compared to the M-16 it has a hell of a kick. Plus we eventually want to get a M1 Garand to shoot to.
I personally agree with you on the 7.62 Ammo, I remember hearing stuff from somolia where the 5.56 wasnt doing any damage b.c it was going too quick through the target and just leaving a empty hole. I remembered seeing that there was a M1 that was chambered for 10 rounds of 5.56 that was refused by Dougie MacArthur back during the 30s.
As for the AKs I was talking about from a quality overall, not the rounds. I remember seeing something about how you could drop them in the dust, pick them up and shake them off and they'll fire.
One of my old girlfriends father (he was an exarmy ranger) had a AR-16 that he created from parts Plus an SKS.
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Cam Charron
September 06 2013 12:37PM
I'm not a sports gambler, but I do find betting lines interesting and have spent the occasional afternoon looking at the spreads of a vast number of football games to see if there's a team that is overvalued or undervalued by the betting markets. Sports markets are pretty interesting—they're designed to get an equal amount of action on either end of the bet, not designed to project actual performance in the standings.
Any big change in the line is always pretty interesting. After the Maple Leafs fired Brian Burke last year, odds the Leafs would win the Stanley Cup grew from 40/1 to 33/1 within 48 hours. That's not a dramatic shift, but it was worth noting. Odds change to shift the mood of the betting public, and while Nonis only made minor moves last season and there was no reason to think he would do anything other than that.
Yesterday's NHL opening over-unders were very interesting, however. Tyler at mc79hockey.com wrote them all down and noted the Leafs' over-under at 96.5. Basically, if they hit 97 points, you'd win the bet:
The sure thing lock would seem to be betting the under on Toronto. I'm not a Leafs fan but I'm incredibly excited about Toronto's season because of its potential as a tipping point for hockey analytics – there hasn't been a higher profile test case of hockey analytics condemnation of a team yet. I could imagine the Leafs sneaking into the playoffs; I have an awfully hard time imagining them getting to 97 points.
I'll have a column next week on Toronto's Great Experiment. It's clear from interacting with readers here and on Twitter that there's a big gap in optimism and pessimism with the Leafs. The thing worth noting here is the Leafs opened at 96.5 points, and they were considered +175 to miss the postseason, which means you win $175, (plus your original $100) if they miss.
Today, those lines have been shifted, presumably from a sharp amount of activity in the first day the lines were published. As of Friday morning, no other team saw its line moved, but the Leafs have dropped to 94.5, and are now just +135 to miss the playoffs:
It's funny because while I don't like gambling except in sure instances, about the only thing I could have been sure of was that the Leafs' line would dip. The plan would have been to buy $200 worth of betting slips of the Leafs over/under 96.5 points for next season, and eventually sell those off when the line inevitably moved or if the Leafs got off to a slow start and 97 points would look tougher to obtain. I don't like gambling, but I do like me some hedging.
It is pretty screwy. What the betting service has essentially done is say "we expected NHL teams to combine for 2732 points on Thursday, but only 2730 on Friday". At some point, the betting market decided that there would be two fewer overtime games in the regular season. Perhaps that's going in the wrong direction, though. In the last two 82 game seasons, NHL teams have combined for 2760 points, and 2757 points. You could probably hedge the situation by betting the "over" on more teams than not since the service has underestimated the number of overtime games that will occur in the NHL this season. But what do I know.
A point about the schedule
I've seen a lot of people posit to how Winnipeg will do in the Western Conference or how Detroit and Columbus will do in the East, but fewer people point out that the schedule has changed this year.
For the first time since I can remember as a die-hard hockey geek, every NHL team will visit each arena. This means that instead of playing 18 games against the other Conference, you'll be playing them 30 times. Over the last two seasons, Western teams have gone 278-181-81 against the East. Not a huge advantage over .500, but going 1.18 points per game against 30 games is better than 18 games—you go from an expected 21 points against the other Conference to expecting 35.
Just by tallying up the changes in the schedule, West teams should expect a higher threshold to make the playoffs than in previous years. I commented on the podcast yesterday that we don't know under the new system whether 90-94 points, which was the barrier to the playoffs in the old system, will carry over to the new playoff format, especially with a higher percentage of West teams getting in than East teams.
So… interesting stuff.
I love sports betting, so I'm happy to see an article from you about it. Betting is actually one reason why I initially didn't see much value in Fenwick. I didn't think the correlation to wins was high enough, and preferred my own methods.
On first glance from those betting lines, I like the over on Carolina, Dallas, and Nashville and under on Minnesota.
It is not statistically valid to use a team's previous year's Fenwick to predict this coming season. The regression and more advanced reliability work (splits, even/odd games etc) was completed to show that Fenwick close after 20 or so games in a season was a useful "predictor" for future success. That is, it is more appropriate for intra-season projections.
That said, little work has been completed to show fenwick is useful for predicting future season reliability. And further, even the reliability within a single season is in the order of 25 to 30% which is useful but does not appear to be entirely compelling to place a bet.
Further this forecasting is like looking in your rear view mirror to predict the future direction of the road. 30% of the time (whatever the reliability stat is) we can predict the future curve in the road but the majority of time randomness dominates the future result.
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Fenwick strives to measure performance, but that's not what sports betting is about. It's about performance relative to expectations.
Fenwick and PDO are the two key stats. Fenwick tells us a bit about how the Leafs will perform, albeit with serious limitations, and PDO means that the expectations of future performance are probably inflated by many.
And the 30% limitation is a serious issue when trying to predict the outcome of a game (granted when the outcome is 38% luck, we take what we can get), but is going to be better at predicting outcomes like, say, number of points.
All we're trying to do in sports betting is predict the out one better than the villain on the other side of the bet. Using these two stats on an over under point line of 97.5 for the Leafs means that the under is far, far more likely to come out ahead than the over.
I would take the Leafs making the Stanley Cup final at 12-1, funny how Montreal is at even Higeher odds, as most experts know their winning the division in a shortened season was a fluke.


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Lee B. Lok (1869 – 1942) immigrated to San Francisco from the Tai shan District, Guangdong Province, China in 1881. Soon after arrival he moved to New York City's Chinatown where he worked in the Quong Yuen Shing & Co. general store. With some English skills he became head of the store in 1894 allowing him to upgrade his identity papers from "coolie" to "merchant." This change in status exempted him from the restrictions imposed by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 which barred the entry of Chinese laborers who had not already been in the United States. This change enabled Lee to marry Ng Shee in China circa 1900 and return to New York. Living above the store at 32 Mott Street, the couple raised seven children.
Mr. Lee behind the counter (in the center) of the Quong Yuen Shing & Co. store, c. 1917
In New York, Lee founded the Chinese Merchants Association, and in 1918 he was recognized as a prominent member of the Chinese community; however U.S. laws prohibited him from becoming an American citizen. His children all attended college becoming teachers, doctors and business people.
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- For much of his early life, the Chinese New Year was Lee's only day of rest from the Quong Yuen Shing & Co. general store and a time when he might wear these slippers.
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By Sal Capaccio
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce it's 2012 class Saturday. There are 15 modern-era finalists, including former Buffalo Bills WR Andre Reed, and two senior nominee finalists.
Hall rules stipulate no more than five modern-era nominees can be enshrined in a given year. I'm sure senior nominees Dick Stanfel and Jack Butler were terrific players and good luck to them Saturday, but Since I'm a "modern-era NFL watcher and fan," I'm only going to concentrate on the modern-era finalists for this post and give you the five players I would select from this year's group. Below that I've listed the remaining ten players separated into two groups, my "Next Five In," and "Last Five In" from this year's list of finalists. The players on each list are in o particular order:
My Five for this year's Hall:
- Andre Reed (WR, Bills and Redskins): OK. Let's get it out of the way early. Yes, I'm admittedly biased towards Reed because he's a former Bill. But he deserves his spot in Canton. I could list the many, many reasons Reed should get the call this year, but I'll defer to this piece written by WGR's Extra Point co-host and The Buffalo News columnist Tim Graham before last year's vote. It's a terrific read and lays out a great case for #83.
- Curtis Martin (RB, Patriots and Jets): Quick. Tell me where Curtis Martin ranks in all-time NFL rushing yards. Time's up. He's 4th! Behind only Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders. Many would probably never have guessed Martin was that high on the list. He's one of the most underrated and under-appreciated players of all-time. Martin had ten straight 1,000-yard seasons. He's also 8th in yards from scrimmage and 12th in all-time rushing TDs. Every single running back in the top sixteen in all-time rushing yards who is Hall eligible is in already. This is Martin's second year of eligibility.
- Charles Haley (DE/LB, 49ers and Cowboys): I've always said not winning Super Bowls should not hurt your case to make it into the Hall of Fame (although it often has and does, see: "Super Bowl Bills players"), but winning them should help your case. Haley won FIVE Super Bowls with two different teams and he was a big part of all of those teams. Haley's case is similar to Reeds in that it's not just about the numbers, it's about what he meant to his teams and their accomplishments. His numbers were good. He posted 100.5 sacks in the regular season and added another 11 sacks in 21 playoff games. But if you ever saw Charles Haley play you knew he was simply a difference-maker on those championship teams. And he was versatile. Haley played DE in 4-3 sets and OLB in the 3-4. He was good against the run and obviously as a pass rusher. He never came off the field. This is Haley's eighth year of eligibility. He shouldn't have to wait any longer.
- Dermontti Dawson (C, Steelers): I'm not quite sure why Dawson isn't already in the Hall of Fame. He's one of the greatest players to ever play a very important and demanding position in the NFL. Bills fans will attest to just how important the Center position is after seeing Kent Hull anchor the line for the Super Bowl teams and watching what happened after Eric Wood got injured this past season. Dawson redefined the position. Most of the centers who came before him were known for their brute strength to take on bigger, more physical defensive linemen. Dawson was one of the first (if not the first) Center to pull and lead sweeps because he was so quick and athletic. How respected was he by his peers? Dawson was elected to seven Pro Bowls, chosen first-team All-Pro six times, and was even chosen as the 1st Team Center for the NFL's Team of the Decade for the 1990s. Like Reed, this is Dawson's seventh year of eligibility.
- Will Shields (G, Chiefs): This is Shields' first-year of eligibility, so I'm making him a first-ballot player. Shields started 223 straight games (all with Kansas City) and was elected to 12 Pro Bowls, which is an incredible number for anyone at any position. He was First-Team All-Pro twice and was selected as the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2003. While Shields was starting at Guard for those Chiefs teams, seven out of his fourteen seasons they were a top-10 offense in yards gained. Twice they led the league. They were also in the top-10 in points scored eight times and led the league twice in that category, as well. Since Shields retired in 2006, KC's offensive ranking in yards gained has been: 31st, 24th, 25th, 12th, and 27th. Guards don't have individual stats. But Shields' impact on his team, organization, and league has should put him in the Hall on the first try.
My "Next Five In:"
- Tim Brown (WR/KR, Raiders, Buccaneers)
- Cris Carter (WR, Eagles, Vikings, Dolphins)
- Jerome Bettis (RB, Rams, Steelers)
- Willie Roaf (OT, Saints, Chiefs)
- Cortez Kennedy (DT, Seahawks)
My "Last Five In:"
- Edward DeBartolo, Jr (Former Owner, 49ers)
- Bill Parcells (Former Head Coach, Giants, Patriots, Jets, Cowboys)
- Kevin Greene (LB/DE, Rams, Steelers, Panthers, 49ers)
- Chris Doleman (DE/LB, Vikings, Falcons, 49ers)
- Aeneas Williams (CB/S, Cardinals, Rams)
Also, tune in to Sports Talk Saturday this week from 11-2pm to make your case.