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On this date in 1953, Dizzy Dean is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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I also put my mistake in another forum and this was it: I could have gotten Captain Piett at Wal-mart but I didn't.
What potf item have you seen in a store but didn't pick up, and now is a hot collector item?
I also put my mistake in another forum and this was it: I could have gotten Captain Piett at Wal-mart but I didn't.
I missed out on the Admiral Motti and Leia CTC when its at retail price and now, its like 2 fold from its original price.
I passed on two Freeze Frame Weequays that were sitting on a Target shelf at about 4 in the afternoon. I was vaguely aware these were not altogether 'common' at the time; I collect what I like and don't scalp, but , had I know how much this fig would go for on Ebay, I'd have bought both!
A Han and Taun Taun at KB Toys and all the Max Rebo Band two packs for about 8 bucks each.
I once saw a Boushh on a green PotF card and didn't get it 'cause I'm a big moron.
CTC Stormie, Leia and Motti! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!
FF Sandtrooper.
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Freeze Frame Boba, Sandtrooper and TIE Pilot.
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FF Fett, which I saw a bunch of times, last wave of CLASSIC Action Fleet at Target, .00 Darth Maul (I'm not a carded collector, but I wanted the original .00 Maul, and the worst part was, I had it in my hands with every intention of buying it, but somehow it got shuffled around with some other figures I was holding and ended up back on the pegs. )
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
I too had seen Freeze Frame Fett at least 6 or so times,but since I had the version I never bought it!!!!!
I regret that the most!
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Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin met with unsigned restricted free agent P.K. Subban and his agent, Don Meehan, Friday in Toronto and the word is that the defenceman will use the weekend to mull over his options.
The Gazette's Pat Hickey writes in his weekly Pitter Pat-ter column that Subban's stock is falling with each Canadiens win and that he is hurting his brand during the contract squabble.
"He is playing into the hands of what I call the haters and the doubters — the people who believe he is a selfish and overrated player," Hickey writes. "Subban answered those charges last season when he changed his playing style, concentrated on playing better defence and led the team in ice time and defence scoring."
TSN's Darren Dreger tweeted this on Saturday morning: "Little or no progress made in PK Subban contract negotiations. Habs firm on 2 year deal, roughly $5 mil total. Offer sheet? Trade? Options."
TSN's Bob McKenzie has already stated: "I think it's ultimately heading toward a trade."
Friday's practice in Brossard was an optional one following Thursday's 4-1 win in Washington. Taking part in the practice were goalie Peter Budaj, defencemen Tomas Kaberle and Yannick Weber, and forwards Erik Cole, Travis Moen, Colby Armstrong, Brandon Prust, Lars Eller, Ryan White, Alex Galchenyuk and Brendan Gallagher.
The Canadiens practise again at 11 a.m. Saturday in Brossard and the 24 CH reality show has its premiere at 10:30 p.m. Saturday on RDS with the English premiere slated for 8 p.m. on Feb. 4 on TSN.
Here are some stories to keep you busy as we wait for Sunday's game against the New Jersey Devils at the Bell Centre (6 p.m., RDS, TSN 690 Radio).
Subban hurting his brand in contract dispute, by Pat Hickey
Canadiens insist Subban saga isn't a distraction, by Dave Stubbs
Brandon Prust Fan Club keeps on growing, by Stu Cowan
Time isn't always wasted in the sin bin, by Dave Stubbs
The kids are all right with Canadiens, by Pat Hickey
Pitter Pat-ter notebook, by Pat Hickey
Photo gallery from Friday's Habs practice in Brossard
Devils' Stephen Gionta looking forward to facing brother Brian in Montreal, by New Jersey Star-Ledger
Devils are a not-so-perfect 3-0 after win over Capitals Friday night, by New Jersey Star-Ledger
And finally, happy birthday to The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, who turns 52 on Saturday.
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Gym in the morning-- chest, triceps, abs and cardio as always on Saturday. Cleaned the house. Went to a comfort food party.
The host, Jennifer, made macaroni & cheese based off the old Rocky River Brewing Company recipe (we dissected it one evening and made the recipe) 5 cheeses, Andouille sausage, caramelised red onion, roasted garlic and roasted red peppers.
My partner and I made 1770 House Meatloaf (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/1...ipe/index.html)
Our friend Laura and her husband made a sweet potato soup with curry and lime.
The lesbians made mashed potatoes (the microwave kind in the paper tray).
Our friend Debbie (useless in the kitchen) brought tater tots with spicy ketchup (in a bottle), cheese sauce (that immediately hardened cos she didnt put enough milk into the Velveeta doh!) and I made her a garlic and rosemary mayo from scratch (LOL you can see who cooks in this group and who does not).
Our friend Penny, a skilled pastry chef, made a cheesecake that was topped with strawberries soaked in Cointreau.


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Monday night's humiliating capitulation to Sri Lanka - New Zealand's fifth test loss on the trot - has been widely panned as their worst performance in recent times.
They've been described as woeful and a national embarrassment, their performance in Galle an atrocity.
Against this bleak backdrop of failure, the stage is now set for Jesse Ryder to ride in like a white knight. A rotund, slovenly white knight wearing a sweaty bandanna ... but still.
Yep, Jesse Ryder. The man who got into a fight with a toilet window - and lost (how must Mark Watson feel?). The man whose late-night escapades are too numerous to mention. The man who has battled weight and fitness problems. And yes, the very same man who only a few weeks ago was again in trouble with the establishment, this time for running his mouth off at an umpire.
The point of this is not to drag up Ryder's past misdemeanours, but it is a shame his indiscretions are the first thing you associate with him.
But he's also the guy that has a test average of 40.93 - higher than any of the New Zealanders in Sri Lanka, with the exception of captain Ross Taylor (41.80) - and has 12 first-class centuries and 21 half centuries to his name.
Since his return from a self-enforced break to get his head straight, Ryder has been in commanding form for Wellington. He scored two centuries (117* and 174) in his first game back.
We are once again marvelling at his flamboyant batting style, rather than his propensity for stuffing his life up.
Domestic bowlers are an altogether different prospect to facing an international attack, but that's the point New Zealand has arrived at - they don't have a lot of options up their sleeve.
We're led to believe Ryder's return to the national fray will largely be governed by him - if only we were all so lucky. He indicated via Twitter that he hopes to be back playing for the Black Caps "when the time is rite".
The time is "rite" for New Zealand cricket.
Those who know him will say next month's tour to South Africa is too early; those who don't will say it's not soon enough. That's the dilemma. The home test series against England in February has been talked up as a more realistic target, but given the inevitable publicity that will surround his return, he might be better served making a quieter comeback in South Africa.
Perhaps it's time to abandon the mantra that no one player is bigger than the team and accept that in some cases special treatment is warranted. Give Ryder the support he needs, such as psychologist Karen Nimmo, to accompany him to South Africa.
Ryder has never been more wanted, he's never been more needed. That can only be good for his fragile psyche.
Shoulder charge 'shock'League stars from both sides of the Tasman are apparently shocked at the NRL's decision to ban the shoulder charge.
The real shock is why it took officialdom so long to make the change. Even with the unanimous support of all 16 team doctors and a recommendation from a specially formed committee that the controversial tackle should be outlawed, the NRL still dragged its feet in making a final ruling. New Sydney Roosters recruit Sonny Bill Williams was quick to express his outrage to the twitter-verse, claiming "this is league not tiddlywinks!!".
Cronulla and NSW captain Paul Gallen also voiced his displeasure over the decision, telling an Australian radio station "when you have a look at the highlight reels they're all big hits, the fans love shoulder charges".
Quite why Gallen believes pleasing the perverse needs of fans should take precedence over player safety defies logic, but it serves to illustrate why the NRL have been so hesitant to ban the tackle.
NZRL outlawed the shoulder charge in the mid-90s, but Australia had up until this point resisted following suit as they have their lucrative broadcast deals to consider. They may have changed the rules of the game, but in light of the reaction from top league stars, changing the culture will prove a bigger challenge.


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We the People: Civil discourse leading up to recall
VIROQUA, Wis. -- No matter which candidate you support, there's no doubt the upcoming gubernatorial recall election in Wisconsin and the events leading up to it have divided the state.
We continue our series of reports with the "We the People" project. News 8 is one of several media organizations around the state taking part in the project that brings together people from diverse backgrounds and examines issues through their eyes.
This month, we're taking a look at civil discourse and the political climate leading up to the historic election.
Like most people in the state, Palmer Hoffland of Viroqua has strong feelings about this recall election. And like most people, he's become fed up with the endless ads and attacks coming from both sides that leave the voter in the dark about who to believe. But even so, Palmer says now is no time to sit back on the sidelines and watch.14449362
Even for the most experienced, weeding through the political turmoil of this past year hasn't been easy. "It gets to be almost too much. It should not be dominating our life," says Palmer.
Seventy-one-year old Hoffland spends a lot of time in his backyard garden these days. A quiet, peaceful refuge if you will from the realities of what politics in Wisconsin has become. Palmer says, "Contentious, is probably one word. It's divisive. Almost aggressive and compared to any time I can ever think of, including times I've lived in Minnesota.
This self-proclaimed vocal independent who tends to lean mostly toward the right is finding out in this polarized political climate, there's definitely a time and a place to talk politics. "I don't think I've ever been afraid to express my opinion on almost anything and I'm not afraid to express my opinion about how I feel about this election and who I would support, but you kind of look around before you say it."
Even despite the negative tone and mudslinging the campaigns have taken to, Palmer is actually finding himself more engaged in the political process than ever before. "I think if ever, people in this state need to stand-up and try to make it better, now is the time. You can stand and complain all day long, but it isn't going to solve anything."
And he knows, no matter which candidate wins this historic recall election, it's going to take a long time for the wounds to heal and for politicians to find common ground again. "I'd like to believe, they'd all say OK, we exercised our rights under the constitution of the state of Wisconsin, these are the results we got, now we got to move forward, but I just don't see that happening."
Palmer says if there's one thing he thinks can help change the political climate, it's pulling in the reins on fundraising especially when it comes to how much money outside groups can spend.
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Choral music to complement van Dyck and Titian exhibition at Art Museum, April 21
Posted April 8, 2002; 01:50 p.m.
The Princeton Singers, under the direction of Artistic Director Steven Sametz, will present a variety of choral music at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Princeton University Art Museum .
The program, presented in conjunction with the museum's special exhibition "Anthony van Dyck: Ecce Homo and The Mocking of Christ," will reflect the music of the early 17th century, when Van Dyck created his masterpieces, as well as demonstrating the singers' stylistic flexibility and range of repertoire.
The American venue for the exhibition which is made possible through support from the Friends of Princeton University Art Museum. For more information on this event and other exhibitions, click here .
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Anthony van Dyck, 1599-1641
Mary Villiers, Lady Herbert of Shurland, ca. 1636
Oil on canvas, 101 x 83.8 cm (42 x 33 in.)
This portrait was painted at the request of King Charles I of England, in whose collection it once hung. Lady Mary Viillers (1622-1685), the daughter of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, was one of the most intriguing individuals connected with the English court. She was raised in the royal household after her father was assassinated in 1628. At age fourteen, when this portrait was painted, she was already a widow of fifteen-year-old Charles, Lord Herbert of Shurland, who died of smallpox in 1636. The wedding had been arranged by the King to unite his court and country supporters. The intimacy of this portrait is remarkable due, perhaps, to the special rapport the artist had with his young sitter, whom he had known since at least 1633, and whose portrait he painted on several occassions.
King Charles I (1600–1649) [1]
Possibly a gift of the king to Lady Mary Villiers (1622–1685) [2]
By inheritance to George Legge (1648–1691), 1st baron Dartmouth
William Legge (1730–1801), 2nd earl of Dartmouth, Sandwell Hall, Staffordshire
William Legge (1881–1958), 7th earl of Dartmouth, Patshull Park, Staffordshire
By descent to Lady Elizabeth Basset née Legge (1908–2000)
Phillips, London, July 10, 2001, lot 123
Historical Portraits, London
Acquired by the Putnam Foundation, 2005
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[1] van Dyck, who was court painter for King Charles I and his wife, Queen Henrietta Maria, apparently executed this portrait of Lady Mary at the request of the king, in whose collection the portrait once hung. On the verso of the canvas are stamped the letters CR surmounted by a crown. This cipher was placed only on paintings in Charles I's personal art collection, on the authority of Abraham van der Doort, keeper of the king's pictures. This mark was discovered in 2002, when an old lining was removed during the painting's conservation. The conservation treatment was undertaken after the painting had been acquired by the art gallery Historical Portraits, London. This portrait is probably the painting referred to in Abraham van der Doort's catalogue of the collections of Charles I as "A Peece of the Dutchesse of Lenox before shee was married By Sr Anthony Vandike."
[2] Since this portrait was not in the royal collection at the time of the king's death in 1649, the probability is strong that Charles I presented it to Lady Mary, perhaps replacing it with another work by van Dyck at the time of her subsequent marriage to James Stuart in 1637.


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First of all, some Brunetti family news. Congrats to my sister Katherine, who just got engaged! She and John will tie the knot on Dec 22. I've always called her my "little" sister, since she is two years younger... but now she has a house and a fiance, while my stuff is in a storage unit and I'm living out of a backpack. At least one of the Brunetti girls is mature.
The same definitely can't be said for the Dominey boys. When Steve says you need the maturity of an 8-year-old to enjoy their humour, I think he's overreaching. Spending three weeks dealing with the Steve-Scott combo is enough to drive anyone insane. If someone calls me "Berutti" again anytime soon, they better be prepared to get punched in the nose.
Note to Joyce: You don't have to take Steve's trash-blogging lying down. You are entitled to a rebuttal, which I promise to post with Steve's entry. You gave birth to that boy, he shouldn't be telling the world that you're gassy.
Whoops, that almost sounds like I�m saying you�re gassy. No, no, no, Steve�s mom is not gassy. And for the record... yes, it's true that on my first day in Buenos Aires, a bird shat on my head. But isn't that supposed to be good luck?? At least I was the one eating a steak and Steve was eating pasta, not vice versa as he claims in his blog.
What was better with Joyce & Scott, and what was not
(+) The return of my iPod. Those of you still mourning the theft of my iPod by nasty Ecuadorian thieves will be happy to hear that Joyce brought me an new iPod, filled with my own music. Thanks Dad, I've got a nice leather wallet here with your name on it. Happy Father's Day.
(-) The loss of another iPod. The return of my iPod is offset by the loss of Scott's, in a daring theft already outlined in Steve's entry, a theft that still makes me shake my head in disbelief. At least they didn't get my backpack with my new iPod in it.... it would have only lasted a week! (Just kidding Dad, this one's hidden in my bra as you suggested)
(-) Scott's credit and bank cards were also stolen, eliminating any possible way of buying, or contributing, or paying for anything during his entire trip. If it weren't for his outrage after the theft, I would have thought he arranged it.
(-) Argentinian bank machines. We found only two bank machines in all of Argentina that would dispense more than AR$350 (about US$133). This meant you had to do several transactions to get sufficient cash, leading to more banking fees. Steve refused to take out money at these machines, claiming he was going to wait until he found one that gave larger amounts. Of course, this meant Joyce and I had to take out money, and Steve had none for most of the trip. Obviously someone was listening to Scott, resulting in another clever ploy to get mom to pick up the tab.
Joyce: "Don't you guys ever get sick of eating at restaurants?"
When they're serving rice and beans, most definitely.
When they're serving nice juicy steaks, a resounding no.
(-) Too much red meat. In Canada, I don't think Steve or Scott has even come across a piece of steak that they can't polish off. In Argentina, the only way that I finished a piece of steak was to split it with Joyce, while the boys made it their mission to eat each and every piece of steak left on their plates. This led to a condition that Steve called the "meat shakes"... a condition that can only be described by picturing a piece of bloody steak on a fork, then a shaky hand lifting the fork to their mouth. Total meat overload.
(-) Since Joyce left, we've had to downgrade from big steaks to the "menu del dia", the cheap food that all the Argentinians are eating for lunch. Goodbye, Mrs. Moneybags
(+) Luckily for us, the menu del dia is often "mini" bife de chorizos. These "mini" bifes are still larger than any steak you would get in Canada. Our steak dinner yesterday was $3 each.
(+) More red wine for me. Joyce's arrival meant that I had a partner in crime for drinking loads and loads of wine. This included good quality bottles purchased at wine stores for a few bucks, a series of tastings at a specialty wine tasting store and a spectacular day touring four of the best bodegas in Mendoza. Joyce drinks white wine, which meant I got to drink all of her untouched reds. As you can see, I take after my dad... my face turns red after too many drinks. Mendoza is wine heaven.
Side note: Go to the wine store immediately and buy a Malbec from Mendoza, they are fantastic. My favourites were the Obra Prima Malbec (http://www.familiacassone.com.ar/) and the Ruca Malen Malbec (http://www.bodegarucamalen.com). I shudder to think how much these wines cost in Canada, if they are even available. I thought about shipping some to Washington, but the cost of shipping was too high especially considering they would probably already be gone by the time I visit. (Sorry, Julie, but you know it's true!)
(+) Bikes and wine. Last thing about wine, I promise. Whatever genius came up with renting bikes near the bodegas must not be a cheap drunk. That takes some skill! By our third vineyard, we were definitely drinking and driving. But it was the only way to get Steve and Scott to the bodegas.
(-) I really like the name Brunetti. I really hate the name Berutti. I know what you're thinking, don't let them know that it bothers you. It didn't at first, the first day, the second day, the first week. By the second week, and them using it constantly, it started to bother me. In the third week, when they added the theme song sung to the tune of La Bamba, it pushed me over the edge. Steve says the name has legs and he's going to keep using it, but he won't have anything between his legs if he keeps this up.
(+) An ally for relaxing: Skydiving. Paragliding. Trekking. Rappelling. Horseback riding. Sure, I can do some of it, but do I want to do that everyday? No. Steve and Scott did. Some days Joyce and I joined, others we didn't (i.e. wine tour day). One day, we convinced them that they really needed to see "Alta Montana" near Chile, even if it meant a bus tour. We were rewarded with one of the most scenic days yet.
Iguaza Falls
(+) What, you actually want to hear about what we did for 3 weeks? Iguaza Falls was an amazing site, especially from below in our speedboat. It was worth the overnight bus there, wasn't it Joyce? Definitely one of the highlights of South America for me.
(+) I saw a toucan, just as we were about to leave the park. The coolest bird ever!
(+) Seeing 3 countries at once. On a boat tour in Iguazu, Joyce and I were able to see Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, all at one time.
Buenos Aires
(-) The Obelisk. Buenos Aires' landmark looks like a miniature Washington Monument. The city loses points for originality and execution.
(+) The neighbourhoods of the city. La Boca and San Telmo. Recoleta Cemetery. Tango at Cafe Tortoni. A futbol match. Really, book your ticket to Argentina now! Street shopping, colourful buildings, tango, wine and cafes. In La Boca, while Joyce and I were busy buying art and taking photos of the neighbourhood, Steve and Scott were taking photos of themselves as women. Ah, what cultured boys they are.
(-) "Boys will be boys" aka the Steve-Scott combo: With one brother egging the other on, and vice versa, you end up with things like the naked butt photo, the bidet video and the gay-brothers-in-wetsuits photo shoot. Ok, I may have taken those photos and even laughed at the bare butt photo. But now I'm worried that this questionable content will hurt our chances of being a TravelPod favourite blog, since I thought we were a shoo-in. Thanks, Steve, thanks a lot. I hope everyone you know makes the bare-butt picture the desktop for their computer.
(+) Someone his own size: It was nice to see Steve pick on someone his own size, and deal with the consequences. At least Scott was good for something.
Happy birthday, Joyce. Hope you had a good vacation in Argentina, in spite of the fact that both of your boys are still boys, not to mention mooches.
Oh, and thanks for the wine tour, the hotels, the steaks and so on. It�s difficult to go back to paying your own way again, after you've adopted the Scott Dominey philosophing of mooching. Now I really am part of the family.
After this week's spanish lessons, onwards to Brazil. It's been so cold here, I can't wait to get back to the beach. Hello, Copacabana!
I like this �Sara Says�--�Steve Says� thing we have going here, it allows me to freely intrude on Sara�s blog anytime I like. And it sort of has an 80�s television type feel doesn�t it? You know, when stars on the same network made cameos on each others shows.
Since I never got laid, one of my favourite memories from University was when a bunch of us caught Jessica Fletcher (a.k.a. Angela Lansbury of Murder She Wrote fame) making a cameo on Magnum P.I.
Did I just say that? Of course I�m kidding, a TV show being one of my greatest University moments. Ha...c�mon, it�s not even in my Top 5.
(Before camera�s rolling)
Sara: �Don�t shoot a video of this you asshole, get that camera out of here!�
(Camera starts rolling---running commentary)
Sara places her left foot in the stirrup, pauses for a moment, then tries to use the saddle to pull herself up....Oh, I�m sorry, not this time. She then takes the time to turn around. Watch her lips. �I said put that away, Scott, you�re such a little shit.�
Another guy comes into the picture. Let�s see what pointers he can give our gal. First, he drags her away from her ranting, then in a sweeping motion with his right hand, seems to tell her, �You see, what you want to do is get on top of the horse.�
Sara replies, �Ok, got it,� to this vital piece of information, and.....she�s struggling, this doesn�t look good...she�s not going to make it. Then, in a last ditch attempt, the guy heroically pushes her butt atop the giant beast (horse).
Video closes with Sara flipping off the camera.
the end
I must�ve seen that video at least 20 times by now. I can�t get enough.
However, while in Argentina, I also found the time to watch the NBA Finals, recently won by Argentina�s own Manu Ginobili and his San Antonio Spurs. Here�s an example of a typical Argentinian basketball telecast for you sports fans:
Game starts. Manu hits a three. Announcers go absolutely crazy, �Jee-no-blee.. Triple..Ar-hen-tina!�
Commercial Break. Oh, Ginobili�s in an ad, some government sponsored message. Next commercials starts. Oh, it�s Ginobili again. He�s got his shirt off and is dribbling like a mad man. Gatorade: The Thirst Quencher. Next ad begins. What do you know, it�s Ginobili reading the local sports section. It�s on newstands now. He was shilling absolutely everything! I�m telling you, when you�re in your local supermarket, just keep an eye out for Ginobili Brand Tampons. �Just because Manu gets into the flow, doesn�t mean you have to.�
We�re back from break. Tony Parker and Tim Duncan take over the game for a solid quarter. Parker makes an amazing lay-up. Can we see the replay before the break? Nope, it�s a replay of the Ginobili three-pointer from 10 minutes ago. Fade into commercial.
After the Spurs won in four games, I was half expecting the Argentinian station to arrange a separate MVP presentation where the spanish commissioner Pablo Stern would hand the hardware to Manu.
Okay, cameo over, I�m off to Brazil.
We've got a real double-standard going on here. I work day and night uploading pictures while Steve spends his time writing his blog. The only thing I'm allowed to do on his blog is the layout of the photos that I've uploaded. When I finally get to spend some time writing my entry, he's got to butt into that, too. I guess 2 blog entries this time just wasn't enough for him.
For example, here's a snippet of an actual conversation we had last night....
Sara (writing in her journal): You know what you didn't write about in your blog?
Steve: What? And why are you telling me now, I already sent out the email.
Sara: I was just writing about your mom and brother's last day here.
Remember that homeless guy we saw taking a crap by the Congress buildings?
Steve: Oh yeah....
Sara: I thought that would be your kind of material, with the poop and all.
Steve: How could I forget that?! That IS my kind of material. I
wonder if the internet cafe is still open. I could add it now.
Sara: But it's 1am! I need to get up tomorrow morning for my spanish
lessons. You're going to leave me now?
Steve: Stop the presses! Stop the presses!!! (goes running out the door)
And in my own defense, the first time I tried to get on the horse, the guy told me to stop because the strap wasn't low enough. I did get up the second time, with a helping hand. You should be allowed to get on from the other side, with your right knee (my good one). But otherwise the running commentary is pretty accurate. Scott is a little shit.
Ok, now we're really finished.


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But Rooftop Films is more than a film festival. We are a community. We are a collective collaboration between filmmakers and festivals, between audience members and artists, between venues and neighborhoods. Our goal is to nurture a vibrant independent filmmaking community not only by exhibiting the work of low-budget filmmakers but also by providing essential support systems for those who otherwise have none. Rooftop Films is keeping this vital mode of filmmaking alive and well in New York City and beyond.
In addition to the Summer Series, our work includes:
Rooftop Filmmakers' Fund
Rooftop Films commits $1 of every ticket sold and every film submission fee to fund new productions, an innovative approach to the exhibition/production cycle which uses the support of our community to produce dynamic films. This year, we will be screening a number of films we co-funded, including Benh Zeitlin's award-winning short film "Glory at Sea" (June 12), a post-Katrina shipwreck epic; PJ Raval's feature-length documentary "Trinidad" (September 17), about a town in Colorado that is known as the sex-change capital of the world; and an excerpt from Fabio Wuytack's upcoming feature "Persona Non Grata" (June 14), about his father, a radical left-wing missionary working in Venezuela in the 1970s.
In 2010-11, Rooftop Films gave away over $12,000 in cash and more than $25,000 in services.
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For four years, this trailblazing Brooklyn public high school has generously hosted screenings on their beautiful lawn. We in turn host in-school film assemblies and teach film appreciation and production classes to the students. In Spring 2008, alumni Rooftop filmmaker Tamika Guishard created a curriculum using independent films to teach students basic media literacy, particularly focusing on identifying racism and sexism. Meanwhile Rooftop veteran Robert Castillo used his storyboarding skills to instruct students on how to craft their personal stories using images and video.
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Stashed a CARS Chuki at Burbank TRU. Shoot me a PM for location.
Stashed a CARS Chuki at Burbank TRU. Shoot me a PM for location.
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target manhattan beach: Had some FU wave. Also had some Zev-warmers and a couple of Neyos. I need a black stormie and that grey clone dude if anyone sees them. I stashed a Neyo PM for location. Also they had some "The Batman" toys and I found a Hal Jordan. I have an extra so PM me if you want Hal.
Target Redondo beach had some FU clones (evo and jump)
Edit: Neyo stash claimed.
Hal Jordan still available.
Stumbled across a fresh case of Indiana Jones figures at Target today. Unfortunately only 4 out of the 12 figures were worth purchasing due to terrible paint apps. Once these figures really hit retail, I predict Hasbro is going to have a sh**storm on their hands...
Also picked up Mighty Muggs Commander Cody and Jango Fett today at Target. Good times - the Mighty Muggs rule.
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Looks like I hit all the wrong places today.
Target La Cienega had crap for SW stock. All the regular Indy stock had been decimated. They had a few of the Adventure Hero's still left.
TRU La Cienega had some odd SW stock in. I saw four of the torture Han's which I haven't seen in stores in ages. They had one McSnow Trooper on the pegs. The rest was just the usual suspects. No Indy stuff seen at all.
Target Culver City no new Star Wars and the Indy section had been wiped out.
TRU Culver City just had usual stuff. No Indy stuff seen here either.
Cataclizm1 I am interested in the Neyo if you read this. I sent you a PM.
But what I am looking for is the variant Dark Knight Movie Masters Batman...
Got my Hasbro rewards $50 certificate!!! Wooooot!!!! The toy spending circle continues!!!
What are these Hasbro rewards certificates people speak of and how do I get my grubby little mitts on one?
I picked up the Indy with Fertility Idol and Indy with Crystal Skull figures today at Target. I've got to say that the Indy with Crystal Skull's likeness to H.Ford is a lot better than the other figure. Couldn't believe Target's charging $7.64 for these figures.
I was also able to pickup the new Transformers Stealth Bumblebee and rounded out my shopping experience by finally picking up a Ayala Starfighter and an Order 66 Obi Wan. Best of all, I was able to use my $50 Hasbro Rewards check that I got just yesterday.
Wanted: -
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Fifteen years ago, Liz Richmond did what most stationery lovers only dream of doing: She bought a stationery boutique. Situated across from an amusement park in Allentown, PA, The Paper Bag has been in business since 1982 (30 years if you're counting). Richmond joined its staff two years later and has been there ever since. Here, she talks with us about celebratory stamps, Old Money and why she thinks classic correspondence isn't going anywhere.
When did your interest in the epistolary world begin?
In 1980, when I worked in a card store.
What do you enjoy most about writing letters?
Thinking about the person as I am writing.
What is your favorite step in the process of written correspondence?
Picking the paper.
If you could be pen pals with anyone in history, who would it be?
Thomas Jefferson.
What makes a particular letter stand out from a stack of cards?
The paper & the envelope — the writing, versus the label.
Do you have a favorite stamp of stamp series?
The "Celebrate" series.
What is your favorite product created by Crane & Co.?
Any engraved piece, and the Old Money paper/notes.
What do you see in the future for handwritten correspondence?
I see it making a comeback. This is one of the reasons we've been able to survive 30 years.
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- Catherine E. Burns, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN, Professor Emeritus, Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon;
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- Margaret A. Brady, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, Professor, Department of Nursing, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California; Co-Director, PNP Program, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California;
- Nancy Barber Starr, MS, APRN, BC (PNP), CPNP-PC, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Pediatric Associates, Aurora, Colorado and
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Do you want to have fun as a Scoutmaster?
Here is a passage from the 1953 Scoutmaster Handbook that my be of help. The beauty of this is that from 1953 to today.. This has not changed, except in the minds of some overbearing Scoutmasters.
"Again and again we come back to the important point that you can't expect a gang of boys to build a good Patrol without a boy leader who has been trained to lead. And, as Baden Powell says, 'To get the best results you must give the leader real free handed responsibility. If you only give partial responsibility, you will only get partial results'.
Let the Patrol leaders take over in practically everything. Let them work out their own problems, with the boys in their Patrols. Interfere as little as possible- but always be there to give guidance when they ask for it. Mistakes are bound to be made- therefore, be ready in a friendly spirit to urge the boy leader and his gang to try again.
Train 'em, Trust'em, and let'em lead! That is the formula for success in using Patrol Leaders and for building strong Patrols."
I guess I could end this blog post right there, but let me add this. Training your youth leaders is the key here. When do you train them? All the time, but it starts on day one. Patrol Leaders get the advantage of a little OJT as well as formal training. There is no substitute for good practical hands on leading though, complete with plenty of mistakes.
I have talked before about the importance of learning from mistakes, take the time each meeting, after each event, and during different phases of a camp out to find those learning/teaching moments. Coach the leaders through a round of Start, Stop, and Continue and allow them to see with a critical eye the mistakes and success's they have made.
Keep in mind that a burnt meal, a missed trail crossing, or rocky night sleep will only strengthen skills and confidence in the long run.
Scoutmasters… don't hover, get out of their way and let them lead.
I love the saying from the handbook –
Train'em, Trust'em, and let'em lead!
Have confidence in your training of the leader, trust that they will do the right thing, and watch the growth.
If you want to have fun as Scoutmaster!… Well there's the answer.
Have a Great Scouting Day!
Sketch by Baden Powell
Quote from the Handbook for Scoutmasters, Boy Scouts of America, Fourth Edition, Seventh Printing (1953)


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Essential tremor is a type of involuntary shaking movement in which no cause can be identified. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so.
See also:
Tremor - essential; Familial tremor; Tremor - familial
Essential tremor is the most common type of tremor. Everyone has some tremor present, but the movements are often so small that they can't be seen. Essential tremors are most common in people older than 65.
The exact cause for essential tremor is unknown. Tremors occur when there is a problem with the nerves that supply certain muscles. Some research suggests that the part of the brain that controls muscles movements does not work correctly in patients with essential tremor.
Essential tremor can also occur with other brain and nervous system problems, such as dystonia, parkinsonism, and certain nerve conditions passed down through families.
If an essential tremor occurs in more than one member of a family, it is called a familial tremor. This type of essential tremor is passed down through families (inherited), which suggests that genes play a role in its cause.
Familial tremor is usually a dominant trait, which means that you only need to get the gene from one parent to develop the tremor. It often starts in early middle age, but may be seen in people who are older or younger.
The tremor is more likely to be noticed in the hands, but may affect the arms, head, eyelids, or other muscles. The tremor rarely affects the legs or feet. People with essential tremor may have trouble holding or using small objects such as silverware or a pen.
The shaking most often involves small, rapid movements -- more than 5 times a second.
Specific symptoms may include:
The tremors may:
Your doctor can make the diagnosis by performing a physical exam and asking questions about your medical and personal history.
A physical exam will show shaking with movement, usually small movements that are faster than 5 times per second. There are usually no problems with coordination or mental function.
Further tests may be needed to rule out other reasons for the tremors. Other causes of tremors may include:
Blood tests and imaging studies (such as a CT scan of the head, brain MRI, and x-rays) are usually normal.
Treatment may not be needed unless the tremors interfere with your daily activities or cause embarrassment.
For tremors made worse by stress, try techniques that help you relax. For tremors of any cause, avoid caffeine and get enough sleep.
For tremors caused or made worse by a medication, talk to your doctor about stopping the drug, reducing the dosage, or switching. Do NOT change or stop medications on your own.
Severe tremors may make it harder to do daily activities. You may need help with these activities. Devices may help with everyday activities, such as:
Buying clothes with Velcro fasteners, using button hooks
Cooking or eating with utensils that have a larger handle
Using straws to drink
Wearing slip-on shoes and using shoehorns
Medicines may help relieve symptoms. The most commonly used drugs include:
The drugs can have side effects.
Other medications that may reduce tremors include:
Botox injections, given in the hand, have been used to reduce tremors by weakening local muscles.
In severe cases, surgery may be tried. This may include:
An essential tremor is not a dangerous problem, but some patients find the tremors annoying and embarrassing. In some cases, it may be dramatic enough to interfere with work, writing, eating, or drinking.
Sometimes the tremors affect the voice box, which occasionally leads to speech problems.
Call for your health care provider if
Alcoholic beverages in small quantities may decrease tremors but can lead to alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse, especially if you have a family history of such problems. How alcohol helps relieve tremors is unknown.
Deuschl G, Raethjen J, Hellriegel H, Elble R. Treatment of patients with essential tremor. Lancet Neurol. 2011 Feb;10(2):148-61.
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Started a 2.5.55 compile today in preparation for moving kernel.org to 2.5.x and making linus eat his own dogfood.
Of course, the compile failed, so I grabbed 2.5.58 which also failed. Apparently there are fbdev includes missing in the tar file (which I did find on Linus' machine at work, but there were further issues).
After disabling fbdev, i discovered errors in the bttv driver (which i fixed) and the stradis driver (which are so extensive that I'm still in the process of fixing). I also discovered that some people don't know how to write proper gnu syntax asm and changed binutils to accept their bogus code. Fixed.
Ugh. I really wish people would report kernel code that doesn't compile to the MAINTAINER of the code rather than expecting that everyone has the time to sift through LKML looking for the random bug report.


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Panasonic Bathroom Fan FV-40VQ4 (replaces model FV-40VQ3)
380 CFM; 112.2 Watts
3.4 CFM/Watts: 3.0 sones
Duct Diameter (inches): 6"
Mounting Opening (inches sq.): 14 3/4"
Grille Size (inches sq.): 17 11/16"
So Quiet You Might Not Know it's On
This WhisperCeilingT model features a totally enclosed condenser motor and a large, double suction blower wheel to quietly move air. A small wheel turning very fast will create more noise than a large wheel turning more slowly for a given airflow. Our fan uses a wide blower wheel that moves a large amount of air at reduced RPMs. The blower wheel is also designed to draw air in from both sides, which helps keep the noise down, as there is more area for the air to enter the wheel. In fact, it is quiet enough that you might not even know it's on.
Continuous, Trouble-free Operation for Many Years
This fan is designed to give you continuous, trouble-free operation for many years thanks in part to its high-quality components and permanently lubricated motors which wear at a slower pace. Also, since heat is always detrimental to motor life (the cooler the environment, the longer the motor will last), we designed the electrical configuration of this model's condenser motor to allow it to operate at lower temperatures, increasing the life of the motor and bearings. And, the fan housing is made of heavy-gauge zinc galvanized steel and painted to protect it from rust.
User-Friendly Installation
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Congressional sub-committee on foreign affairs could be the cheer squad......
Black caucus the dance team....... (we all know white men can't dance).....
Nancy Pelosi the token female sideline reporter.......
Possibilities are endless
A recent study found that women who carry a little extra weight live longer then the men who mention it.
Check this out-The ironic part is that the DC councilman who objects to the name has proposed that it be changed to the "Redtails", which is a nickname spin given to theTuskegee Airmen.WASHINGTON (USA Today) -- If a councilman in a city that hasn't been home to the Washington Redskins in 17 years has his way, the NFL franchise will change its name the Washington Redtails, a nod to the nickname of the famed Tuskegee Airmen of World War II.
According to the Washington Post, David Grosso, an independent on the D.C. council, hopes to introduce a non-binding resolution to change the "derogatory, racist name." The newspaper says Grosso has the support of two other council members.
They were a segregated unit . I suspect the irony is lost, as it requires a modicum of intelligence to comprehend irony.
How more stupid can it get?
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My understanding is that if you are a white Southerner, "Rebel" might be a source of pride. But, not everyone is a white Southerner. Kinda like a modern German soccer team calling themselves the "Aryans". Not everyone is a German. There is a little bit of history there that an outside group may take a little umption to. Get my point?
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By: Brandon Baker, Biologist for Cross Timbers and Love Valley WMA's. Phone: (405) 823-9038
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Family: Crotaphytidae, Collared and Leopard Lizards view all from this family
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Similar Species Cope's leopard Lizard - formerly a subspecies. Dark fragmented spots. California to Baja California peninsular.
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Range Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California, Texas to Mexico.
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Posted 11 May 2012 - 03:12 PM
I'm taking myself out for brunch this morning- I usually don't do that kind of stuff because I'd rather make my own and save the money but priorities have now somewhat shifted!
Did you guys tell your bosses straight away or wait until you had to? I'm definitely not telling co workers, people can be weird.
Posted 11 May 2012 - 06:42 PM
Sorry to hear that your disease is Diffuse. Just hope that it doesn't get too widespread. Thankful that you know at this stage of your life. As you have probably read already I had to wait until 2003 to get a diagnosis having had the first signs in the mid 1950's. Thankfully I have CREST without any noticeable skin involvement, and I retired when our first child arrived, but later on when I thought I would like to go back to work I couldn't really cope (without knowing why) and found it better to fill my days with voluntary work with Plunket and the Primary School Committee.
It is hard to know how to talk to co-workers, you are right, people can be weird. You can probably wait until you have to tell them, it probably won't make any difference in the long run if they know now or later. You might have to tell your boss sooner if you find you have to take sick days. Maybe you know best how to handle him - he is not allowed to ask you to resign because of it but that doesn't mean he won't try. Some people find they get sympathetic support and others find that their working life is made harder by people who mis-understand.
Best wishes
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Posted 11 May 2012 - 09:07 PM
We are having a lovely warm autumn day here today - what is it like in your neck of the woods? Is your lung test somewhere not too far away like Tauranga? or do you have to come to Auckland?
When it comes to caffeine, it took me a while to get my head around the idea of caffeine free drinks. I really have never liked tea, Chinese or Indian. Somehow it just dries my mouth out too much. I don't like Herbal teas either, but Fruit tea is Ok. There are Herbal and Herbal if you know what I mean. Some teas are just flavoured black tea and others are made of an extract of the actual fruit or herb. I quite like those, particularly Peach. I buy the prepared one which is available in the supemarket in a big bottle and if I want it hot I just heat it in the microwave.
Decaf coffee is fine. We have a small espresso maker at our place, and I make espresso for breakfast and dinner. I get decaf and my husband has regular. We seldom drink Instant, too many nasties for my liking, but there are quite nice decaf Instants if that is your only choice. One of those stove top espresso makers would be my choice if I couldn't have the automatic one we have got.
No chocolate has been a hard one, it just doesn't seem fair to have to cut out all the comfort foods. For a while over the last 6 months I also had to avoid milk and milk products including my beloved icecream, but my general practitioner suggested I try Lactobacillus Probiotic Capsules and they seem to have done the trick. I took 1 capsule a day for 10 days and I am fine now, just hope it lasts. It is the regular bouts of diarrhea that strip the good bugs out and it seems to take for ever to get them all back again.
The only comfort I can give you about the no caffeine thing is that eventually you get over the craving and other things fill the gap.
I really hope your lung function test comes back OK, particularly at your age.
Posted 11 May 2012 - 09:48 PM
I didn't even think about caffeine in chocolate yesterday. I rarely eat chocolate because of the calories, not the caffeine and yesterday I was supervising a bunch of kids and at the on site tuck tent they had a chocolate bar with coconut and I grabbed one. Yum.
I like Chinese green tea but we looked it up and it also has caffeine. Your peach drink sounds yummy, I love peaches. I'll see if they have that anywhere close by that I can get it. Come to think of it I love apples too, so hot cider would be great! I've only ever drunk it as a treat before.
Thanks for the tips, why didn't I think of that?
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 07:01 AM
Caffeine is bad for Raynaud's hence the lack of caffeinated drinks and chocolate and it's not good for reflux either, however, as I have both mildly I ignore this completely!
I also have diffuse scleroderma and for me it had been a long and difficult journey and continues to be, I can't pretend otherwise. As you say thought scleroderma is an unpredictable disease that affects everyone differently. What I would say is that you need to treat it with the utmost urgency which means having all the necessary tests like lung function, ECHO and any other tests the rhuematologist thinks necessary. Diffuse can move like wildfire and needs to be treated straight away and on that note which immunosuppressant does your rheumatologist recommend?
I was diagnosed at 39, off work for a year and ended up taking ill health retirement at age 40, a year after being diagnosed and thankfully I had a manager who did everything she could to help me. I would get some advice from occupational heath etc, here in the UK scleroderma is likely to be covered under the Disability and Equality Act 2010 which means my employer would have had to make every effort to enable me to return to work (impossible in my case) and I would be allowed time off for hospital visits that would not count as sick leave and therefore not count against me.
If your diagnosis of diffuse is correct you are going to have to tell your employer at some point, there's an old French proverb something like there are two things you can't hide, smoke and love...add to that diffuse scleroderma.
Take care.
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 08:02 AM
My work situation was similar to Amanda's. I worked for the first 4 months of the onset of diffuse denying that anything was wrong with me and then searching for an answer. It was really difficult. There were times when I would think, how much longer can I do this job, one I loved teaching art to little kids. Summer came along so no school, still searching for diagnosis, couldn't go to the beach because the ocean hurt when the waves touched me. I got the diagnosis of diffuse scleroderma, school started, I went back for the planning day, explaining I would need a special parking space in front of the school as I couldn't walk very well but never went into teach that year because I went into renal crisis.
I could say a lot of negative things about my boss (couldn't we all) but the one thing she was great at was when you, any member of your family, or even a pet, was sick or dying. It's ironic, I just came across all the retirement cards the staff gave me when I left on disability and they were all "enjoy your retirement!" Like I was going to enjoy having multiple organ damage and kidney failure! But they meant well. I used my sick leave and it just so happened that SSD kicked in at the same time my sick leave ran out.
It's difficult to know how much to say and when to say it. Each situation is different.
Let us know,
Posted 12 May 2012 - 01:12 PM
I'm going to keep working as long as I can. I've got a FAQ printed out for my boss and I was thinking I may give it to her today since I am going to have to explain these tests anyway.
The waiting for tests and waiting to see a physio and waiting to see the rheumatologist is getting to me. I feel like something should be happening and it feels like nothing is.
It's good to be able to come here and "talk" about it.
Posted 12 May 2012 - 03:05 PM
"I have no signs of organ involvement yet, according to the blood tests."I am by no means suggesting you have internal organ involvement but blood tests can be deceiving and don't necessarily mean anything, I can attest to this. I had myocardial fibrosis and then heart failure but my ANA & SCL-70 were negative as at diagnosis and now. Have a look at our video about diagnosis of scleroderma which talks about this very point.
I hope things go well with your boss and, yes, the waiting is a killer.
Take care.
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 11:22 PM
Don't worry, I'm taking the test seriously. I'm calling them to reschedule the lung one on Monday and I wish they'd hurry up with the heart one. I'm also contacting my local doctor on Monday to get the blood pressure tests started. My internist said on Friday if my local guy hadn't called yet to call them so I will. Nothing I can do to speed up the rhumatologist...it's socialised medicine which I heartily endorse (if not the wait time).
My local doctor is a block from where I live so I can just walk over to have that done regularly- do you guys do your own BP or have a clinic take it?
Posted 12 May 2012 - 11:59 PM
The blood pressure tests for Pulmonary Hypertension are not the same as the 'regular' BP tests.
For 'regular' BP tests I have a blood pressure monitor at home with which I can take my own BP, although that is one thing that's never been a concern for me as my BP has always been normal / low; we bought the monitor for my husband who does suffer with high blood pressure (probably the strain of being married to me! ) and he always gets 'white coat syndrome' whereby his BP shoots up as soon as he goes into a doctor's surgery to have it taken.
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Posted 13 May 2012 - 04:45 AM
I understand your frustration about the wait for the Rheumatologist, and for all the other tests you need. There are ways to speed up the process, one is to have a crisis and just turn up at A & E the way I did, but it is hard to invent a crisis. However, your general practitioner might be prepared to help you either by pushing your referral or by simply admitting you!!! Don't sit back and wait, particularly with Diffuse because it can move so fast. I suppost it really depends on how well you get on with your general practitioner. Mine was great, she told me to take myself to A & E and ACT sick. Mind you I had already had a crisis vomiting blood when I was in Tauranga and Tauranga Hospital were the ones to confirm my diagnosis.
You can't just wait, you must be your own best friend and advocate for yourself.
I have found the hospital system excellent once I was in and even now when I go to a specialist on my own insurance they tend to want to treat me in Auckland Hospital so I am getting the best of both worlds. You are obviously getting yourself well educated so make sure the people you see understand that you know what you are talking about.
Don't listen to anybody who says 'you can't do that' your response should be 'just watch me'.
Monday is not far away now. Get hold of the Booking Clerk for the department you have the appointment for and don't hang up until you have a new date and time. If you are lucky your appointment letter will have the name of the Booking Clerk, if not ask. I have done that before more than once. The other thing is that hopefully your hospital has a system where there are Nurse Specialists in the various departments assisting the Consultants. Get to know who the Nurse Specialists are and talk to them if you need to.
Another tip is to memorise your NHI number, it will be at the top of your letter. Start every phone call by quoting your number, that gets them going. Hardly anybody knows their number and if you do they take you seriously.
Best wishes and keep in touch.
Posted 13 May 2012 - 11:04 AM
I have been drinking decaff. tea for years. There are lots of different brands and they are just the same as their ordinary T-bags. Anyone who says they can tell the difference is fibbing as I always give visitors decaff. and no-one has noticed yet. Just make it the way you would any ordinary tea; I have milk in mine.
Posted 13 May 2012 - 11:20 PM
I got a new appointment for the lung test on Friday. They were really good about it, so was the boss giving me the day off so I could go. I got a BP test today at the doctor office (I thought since it was a referral they would be free...but no. Judy, do you pay for every one you get as well?) I took your advice and have my NIH number on my smart phone so it goes with me everywhere. I also booked my general practitioner for Monday afternoon so I can bring him up to speed and got his email so I can email him my other blood tests that the internist emailed to me.
What's the difference in BP tests? I didn't realize there were different kinds of blood pressure tests. How do you keep track of pulmonary hypertension then?
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Posted 14 May 2012 - 03:21 AM
Pleased to hear that you are staying on task!! Friday is not far away, I have found that when I have had to change appointments it is relatively easy and people do understand that we do have a life even if it is a bit limited sometimes.
The way I understand Blood Pressure is that the ordinary test that is done with a cuff around your upper arm measures the way your heart is pumping the blood through your arteries and back through your veins. The higher number measures when it is pumping and the lower number is when your heart is resting in between beats, so a result of 130/65 or so is satisfactory and 200/100 is very unsatisfactory. Keep a note of the results each time you have it tested so you can see what is happening.
Pulmonary Hypertension is caused when the heart and/or lungs are not functioning properly and pressure starts to build up within the Right Heart and Lungs. This is a VERY clumsy description but you will find more detailed information in other places on this site. I had Pulmonary Hypertension for a while in 2009/10 and started to panic but it was due to my having had Rheumatic Fever as a child and my Mitral Valve was becoming calcified. The PH showed up with an Echocardiogram and that is why you must have an Echo to check, once a year is probably the ideal. In my case because the PH was Rheumatic plus I have Sclero, the Cardio Surgeon went through a procedure to free up my Mitral Valve and test my right heart pressures much earlier than he would have for another patient. Now I have no PH and my lung function is within the normal range for my age.
I presume you saw a Nurse today when you had your test, and yes I do usually have to pay about $17 for a visit like that and twice that amount to see the doctor. I am very lucky where we are at the moment, that the charges are VERY reasonable because of the way the Practice has chosen to structure itself. It is a teaching Practice so we often have extra staff who are Registrars and are still learning. However we have sold our beach house (where we spend most time) and move in 6 weeks time. Then I will have to find a new general practitioner and I expect it will be in Auckland City and I will pay substantially more.
There is a discount system available called a High User card. If you don't already qualify for a Community Card (or maybe even if you do I am not sure) your general practitioner can apply for a High User Card. To qualify you have to have had 12 visits to general practitioner, Nurse (I think), Hospital or any other Specialist within 12 months. If you count up you will very likely find that you are on your way to that total already this year. As well, once you have had 20 (I think) prescriptions as a family there are no more fees until the next year.
The other thing I would suggest is that you get a copy of every letter, test result or anything that refers to you and keep a file. Your general practitioner will make copies of everything that comes in about you, but you have to ask.
Somewhere, and I think it is on this site, there is a very good description of heart function, put up by somebody who belongs to a support group which had a visit from a leading Cardiologist talking about PH I think. Maybe Amanda or Joelf will remember where it is and give us a link.
Keep up the good work on your own behalf.
Posted 14 May 2012 - 05:44 AM
I'm afraid I can't find the exact link that Judy mentions, but I've included a few links to give you a little light reading and hope you'll find them helpful and informative. As well as the link I previously included here's another describing Pulmonary Hypertension and another of our links about the diagnosis for it. It can really only be diagnosed correctly by Right Heart catherterisation and an Echocardiogram. I've also included another link to our Cardiac Involvement page and this includes one of Amanda's excellent videos to give you more information.
In my own case I have an ECHO and ECG every year and as far as I understand if these tests show any signs of PAH (which thankfully they don't) then I would have a right heart catherisation to confirm the diagnosis.
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Posted 14 May 2012 - 07:05 AM
Have a look at our video about pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a high pressure in the arteries between the heart and lungs or pulmonary arteries. The pressure backs up into the right side of the heart eventually causing right sided heart failure and eventually death. Initially there may be no symptoms at all then later symptoms can include shortness of breath, weakness, and fatigue with exertion.
The course of mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension in scleroderma is still unknown and it's possible that it may remain unchanged for long periods of time. It is so important to check for it early on and that's where the ECHO comes in, ECHO can suggest but not diagnose PH, it can only be diagnosed by right heart catheterisation. .
As you can see it's an entirely different thing to regular high blood pressure!
Take care.
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Posted 15 May 2012 - 02:09 PM


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yesterday on comedy central i was watching a re-run of saturday night live and it's musical guest was jennifer lopez. i'm not a fan of her music, but also don't despise her and ben affleck as it's currently popular to do so.
anyway, on saturday night live, the musical guest actually has to sing...no lip-sincing is allowed...and i was amazed at how bad jennifer lopez sings. i'm not talking about her style of music, but her complete lack of singing ability. it was probably the worst live perfromance i've ever seen a "professional" singer give. she has no range what so ever, and her voice is very flat. her studio recordings are obviously digitally altered. how she ever got a recording contract boggles my mind. of course she's pretty, dances well and looks every bit the part of the traditional pop singer....but that voice is terrible. she sounded like some regular talentless person you would see at a kariokee bar.
so, without bashing a singer just because you don't like their "style of music", have any of you witnessed anything like this, in person or live on TV?
(...and caesar, you can't say "billy corgan" as it's well known he can't sing live or on tape!"


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Thread: wanted: dumbo betta
02-24-2014, 05:43 AM #1Member CoryCat
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wanted: dumbo betta
Hey I just started breeding bettas. I would really love a dumbo male and female for breeding, but the places that carry them on the internet charge a lot like $15 for a female and $20 For a male and i would not like to pay that much for bettas and another $34 for shipping. So if any of you have a nice dumbo betta or pair or know someone who does i would really love them. And i will and do take great care of my betta. I am also intrested in spaded tail betta and rose tail betta and hope to create a new type of betta. Thank you so much for your help.
I do hope someone has a pair for you. Unfortunately, you can honestly expect to pay that much, or more, for a good pair of breeders - and the best breeders come from Asia. If you don't have any luck here or elsewhere, I'd encourage you to go for it and invest. A good pair is worth the money if only for strong genetic stock to start the hybridizing process. Good luck!
If you are a new breeder, I think strong stock is also good to start learning the genetics of what you're working with. Of course, I am no breeder. But this is how many breeders I know begin.Beth
1 - 55 gallon planted community
3 - 10 to 20 gallon planted betta tanks
My advice: slow down, think, and be willing to learn. Then you'll be fine, no matter what.