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22 U.S. Code § 286f - Obtaining and furnishing information to the Fund
Whenever a request is made by the Fund to the United States as a member to furnish data under article VIII, section 5, of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund, the President may, through any agency he may designate, require any person to furnish such information as the President may determine to be essential to comply with such request. In making such determination the President shall seek to collect the information only in such detail as is necessary to comply with the request of the Fund. No information so acquired shall be furnished to the Fund in such detail that the affairs of any person are disclosed.
In the event any person refuses to furnish such information when requested to do so, the President, through any designated governmental agency, may by subpoena require such person to appear and testify or to appear and produce records and other documents, or both. In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena served upon any such person, the district court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, upon application by the President or any governmental agency designated by him, shall have jurisdiction to issue an order requiring such person to appear and give testimony or appear and produce records and documents, or both; and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof.
It shall be unlawful for any officer or employee of the Government, or for any advisor or consultant to the Government, to disclose, otherwise than in the course of official duty, any information obtained under this section, or to use any such information for his personal benefit. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.
The term "person" as used in this section means an individual, partnership, corporation or association.
Ex. Ord. No. 10033, Feb. 8, 1949, 14 F.R. 561, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 11269, Feb. 14, 1966, 31 F.R. 2813; Ex. Ord. No. 12013, Oct. 7, 1977, 42 F.R. 54931; Ex. Ord. No. 12318, Aug. 21, 1981, 46 F.R. 42833, provided:
Section 1. Except as provided in section 2 hereof, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, hereinafter referred to as the Director, (a) shall determine, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, what statistical information shall be provided in response to official requests received by the United States Government from any intergovernmental organization of which this country is a member, and (b) shall determine which Federal executive agency or agencies shall prepare the statistical information thus to be provided. The statistical information so prepared shall be transmitted to the requesting intergovernmental organization through established channels by the Secretary of State or by any Federal executive agency now or hereafter authorized by the Secretary of State to transmit such information.
Sec. 2. (a) The National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies, hereinafter referred to as the National Advisory Council, shall determine, after consultation with the Director, what information is essential in order that the United States Government may comply with official requests for information received from the International Monetary Fund or the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
(b) The Director shall determine which Federal executive agency or agencies shall collect or make available information found essential under section 2(a) hereof.
(c) In the collection of information pursuant to a determination made by the Director under section 2(b) hereof in response to a request under article VIII, section 5, of the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund, the authority conferred on the President by section 8 of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act [this section] to require any person to furnish such information, by subpoena or otherwise, may be exercised by each of the following-named agencies:
Department of Agriculture.
Department of Commerce.
Department of the Interior.
Department of Labor.
Department of the Treasury.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Federal Communications Commission.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Federal Power Commission.
Federal Trade Commission.
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Securities and Exchange Commission.
United States Maritime Commission.
United States Tariff Commission [now the United States International Trade Commission].
(d) The information collected or made available under section 2 of this order shall be submitted to the National Advisory Council for review and for presentation to the said Fund or Bank.
(e) As used in this order, the word "person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association.
Sec. 3. The Director's determination of any matter under section 1 or section 2(b) of this order shall be made after consulting appropriate Federal executive agencies and giving due consideration to any responsibility now exercised by any of them in relation to an intergovernmental organization.
Sec. 4. This order shall not be construed to authorize the Director or the National Advisory Council to provide, or to require any Federal executive agency to provide, to an intergovernmental organization (a) information during any period of time when the agency having primary responsibility for security of the specified information declares that it must be withheld from the intergovernmental organization in the interest of military security, or (b) information which any Federal executive agency is required by law to maintain on a confidential basis.
Sec. 5. The Director and the National Advisory Council are authorized to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out their respective responsibilities under this order.
Sec. 6. To the extent that this order conflicts with any previous Executive order, the provisions of this order shall control.
Sec. 7. [Revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 12318, Aug. 21, 1981, 46 F.R. 42833]
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The staff is amazing at being sure to change gloves while making gf food and very helpful
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Fantastic staff who make sure your food is safe! The fries are amazing. They are cooked in a dedicated fryer. Order grilled nuggets for a gluten free option. The salads can be made with grilled nuggets.
|Celiac friendly
5560 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072
Eat here all the time! A great location!
|Celiac friendly
4585 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
I come here all the time. I always get the grilled nuggets and waffle fries. Most sauces are gluten free. All ingredients are easy to see on their packages. If you say "for allergy" they take the precautions to avoid contamination. Never got sick!
|Celiac friendly
6612 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612
I told them it was an allergy and they great! Changed gloves and did everything separately for me
|Not celiac friendly
2467 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602
We tried to eat here but were told that there was no way to prevent possible cross contamination. Shared fryers, not celiac friendly
|Celiac friendly
1002 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176
Chick-Fil-A is one of the only fast food restaurants where my daughter can eat the most variety. They have a dedicated fryer for their fries, and even sell gluten-free buns (for a small uncharge). The staff sometimes is not knowledgeable about celiac, when I have additional questions about the menu, but most of the time they are helpful and go out of their way to accommodate us.
|Celiac friendly
6428 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92620
Always great when I tell them I have Celiac. They clearly mark the ticket so the cook knows to change gloves before touching my food. The ice cream is GF, too. So delish!
2755 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603
All sandwiches come with an option of a gluten free bun. Their grilled chicken nugget meal is a gluten free option also, Fries are cooked in a separate fryer with canola oil. All sauces are also gluten free from what I've read. They don't have a gluten free kitchen, so cross contamination of course can always occur. But for something quick if you're in a rush- 👍🏽
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3836 State Road 26 E, Lafayette, IN 47905
It's about $1.30 extra for a gluten free bun. I go through the drive-thru. They package my grilled chicken in a container with toppings and I receive a packet of honey barbecue sauce and wrapped/sealed gluten free bun.
|Celiac friendly
2035 Prairie Center Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601
Have not had an exposure here ever!
592 W. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601
I have eaten here twice without problems. Grilled chicken sandwich on gluten free bun and side of fruit.
1455 Tuskawilla Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708
The buns come wrapped separate and the fries are fried separate in a different oil.
4329 West Owen K Garriott Road, Enid, OK 73703
I didn't eat my food because I didn't trust it based on what I got. I ordered a market salad without dressing and without blue cheese, which is what I order at every Chick-fil-A. I didn't get what I normally get. They brought a salad with grilled nuggets instead of the chicken it comes with. They are gluten free according to their menu, but they are not what comes on the market salad, and they bother my other allergies, and are gross. I sent it back and said I couldn't eat it, and they broke the very same nuggets up and put them on the very same salad and brought it back. I asked for a refund and got it. Obviously they don't take it seriously.
1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Staff immediately alerted those preparing Frye food of a GF order and you could see them changing gloves and wiping down work areas! Always a great experience there! Also, the fries are done in a true dedicated fryer!!
|Celiac friendly
6007 South La Grange Road, Countryside, IL 60525
The restaurant was spotless and the crew was cheerful. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich on a GF bun and waffle fries. The bun was a little dry, but other than that, it was all good.
|Celiac friendly
6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30320
The staff was very accommodating and offered to change their gloves for our order even though they were busy and I didn't even ask! I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich no bun with fries & it tasted great.
|Celiac friendly
2601 Beene Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111
if you opt for fries they're cooked in a separate fryer from the chicken. also, if you get a sandwich, they have a gluten free bun you can order. it comes prepackaged, and you assemble the sandwich yourself to prevent cross contamination.
2101 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA 95825
So nice to be able to have french fries.. I also eat the grilled nuggets. I have not had any issues.
|Not celiac friendly
1206 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
If you like plain salads with cold chicken and nothing else and also still getting sick then this is the place for you. But for anyone else, avoid.
|Celiac friendly
1925 SW Railroad Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
Dedicated fryer. I always get waffle fries and grilled nuggets. They are not my favorite, but they are always safe. I travel a lot and I can count on a Chick-fil-A meal while I'm on the road. Good safe Celiac option.
341 Cox Creek Parkway, Florence, AL 35630
They have GF buns and the grilled nuggets are great w waffle fries, salad or fruit cup!
2580 Coalton Rd, Superior, CO 80027
best service ever they are so nice. Evan the young man and shantelle are the nicest staff here and make me feel very safe with the allergy alert I always come back and they make me smile they deserve a raise honestly if they didn't already get one
1814 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Never got sick here. Grilled chicken bites and waffle fries are ok. I'm not celiac so I'm not sure if this location uses a dedicated fryer.
|Not celiac friendly
Alderman & McCormick Rds., Charlottesville, VA 22904
there is nothing at his location. they don't have gluten free buns.
5501 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
Dedicated fry fryer and the grilled nuggets are a bonus. I have had their gluten free pre-wrapped bun for a breakfast sandwich! They do well to try to accommodate special needs customers.
9010 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227
Have eaten the fries, market salad, grilled chicken, and gluten free but on several occasions without getting sick.
|Not celiac friendly
12520 SE 93rd Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015
We explained to the cashier my daughter has celiac disease. The manager was next to her and got involved with her order. I asked for the person prepping the food to change gloves and make the gluten free meal first. The manager was condescending and made it sound as if this was a monumental task and could not guarantee it could be done properly. My daughter had the grilled nuggets (which aren't very good) and fries and felt sick while eating the meal. The manager wouldn't guarantee a safe meal (and delivered on that promise) so I'd say if you have celiac disease to stay away from this chick-fil-a. I don't think they all are like this as I've heard positive experiences from other chick-fil-a restaurants but this one is a no go for our family from now on.
2405 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29906
always an easy choice.
|Celiac friendly
3555 Grand Oaks, Corona, CA 92881
Never gotten sick and the staff is always so friendly. I love the new gluten free bun on the grilled chicken club sandwich glad their is at least one fast food place I can always get gluten free fries. They fry the breaded stuff in peanut oil and the fries are fried in Canola oil so no chance of cross contamination.
|Celiac friendly
1440 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
The only safe fast food chain for GF. Grilled nuggets, and fries! Thank you
1700 W New Haven Ave Ste 407, Melbourne, FL 32904
They have gluten free buns and they're so good!
|Celiac friendly
460 N Stephanie St, Henderson, NV 89014
They offer a gluten free bun at most locations
|Not celiac friendly
Northwest John Jones Drive, Burleson, TX 76028
Fries are CC per the manager on site. Super nice staff, love to go with my family for them to eat but not safe for celiac per the manager.
|Celiac friendly
3339 Benchwood Rd, Dayton, OH 45414
Good as always. Leaving a review just for updates informations sake!
|Celiac friendly
2302 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Super celiac safe. If u order a gluten free sandwich then the bun is in a separate container
|Not celiac friendly
303 Mall Blvd, Savannah, GA 31406
if I could rate no stars I would. no worker knows anything even though gluten free items are advertised. Do not believe rumors there is a safe frier because there is not. nothing gluten free and awful service.
Tampa international Airport, Tampa, FL 33607
Terminal A at airport. Cashier knew what my options were. Dedicated fryer so fries and chicken are gluten free. Big disclaimer sign at entrance bit staff even changed gloves.
|Celiac friendly
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 78f, Metairie, LA 70002
We eat here all the time with no issues
200 Washington Street, Cleveland, MS 38732
They have grilled nuggets and a separate fryer for the fries. But staff isn't that knowledgeable and honestly seems like they don't care. I've eaten there two times so far after being diagnosed with celiac disease and i haven't had an attack or anything.
|Celiac friendly
5000 Shelbyville Rd Ste 1605, Louisville, KY 40207
I have never had a problem and I've eaten here many times. One of my safe places.
|Celiac friendly
3333 Gordonville Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
They were very friendly in helping me. I am newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease. I got the grilled chicken sandwich with GF bun and they have a separate fryer for the French fries.
|Celiac friendly
656 Commack Rd, Commack, NY 11725
My dad and I (both celiacs) have eaten here several times now and have never had an issue. We always get their grilled chicken nuggets and fries. The frosted drinks are some of our favorites. Definitely a go-to when we're in the area.
|Not celiac friendly
2750 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
This location does NOT have a gluten free fryer like most other Chik-fil-A locations. The staff is not properly trained on gluten safety. Not celiac freindly.
|Celiac friendly
656 Commack Rd, Commack, NY 11725
Always a great place to eat! Gluten free buns available which can be used for grilled chicken sandwiches, waffle fries are gluten free and made in a separate fryer. Only complaint is that the portions are on the small side. Besides that, Chick-Fil-A has been great and I have had no issues with the restaurant. Great go to gluten free fast food!
|Celiac friendly
902 W Mcdermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013
Grilled nuggets and fries are always what I get here. And when I get a milkshake I ask them to clean the machine first.
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249
I went looking for gluten free fries. They don't have them. Don't want anyone else to have to wait in line to find out they aren't there
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4310 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710
fries and one salad choice. But I've never had a problem with eating here.
1250 Eastdale Mall, Montgomery, AL 36117
Has typical GF buns for Chick-fil-a but staff isn't updated on company prep policy. First order came with regular bun, sent back and it took 10 minutes to figure out what they were supposed to do and what a Gluten Free bun is and where they store it.
1341 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Delicious gf bun! Also, fries are fried in a separate fryer than their fried chicken. Fries are fried with their hashbrowns, which according to their website is also gf. 4 stars for the employees who do not seem knowledgeable.
58 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
My kids are gluten sensitive. Every time we would catch a bite to eat (usually after a doctors appointment), the kids would end up with their tell tale face rash. The stars I give are for the friendly service and the play area so I can have a conversation without interruption for 5-10 minutes.
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1620 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
glutten free options, knowledgeable staff
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Disturbing Footage of Bus Monitor Being Bullied [VIDEO]
This video of Greece N.Y. middle school bus monitor Karen Huff Klein being bullied by the kids on bus 784 is just horrible.
We would never have thought of speaking to an adult this way. (Plus, that was the good days when the bus drivers we knew would pull it over, and light you up with a wooden paddle.)
(Warning: Very foul language in this video.)
This poor woman. At one point you can hear one kid tell the widow "You don't have a family because they all killed themselves because they don't want to be near you." Ms. Klein had a child that took their own life 10 years ago and she still grieves. How does that make you feel? (Makes me feel that these kids need a slap in the mouth… yeah, I said it… SLAPPED IN THE MOUTH!)
School district officials say that they are investigating, and disciplinary action will be taken. (Again… each one of the little bullies… slapped in the mouth… HARD!)
Most parents worry, and take lots of time to teach their children how to deal with bullies picking on them. Do you teach your children how to NOT be a bully? How to stand up for someone that can't?
Someone has put together a 'Kindness for Karen' Facebook page, if you want to stop by and show your support.


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Submission + - Change in AT&T Terms of Service (att.net)
Covalent writes: "The new AT&T TOS was released today and it includes new language regarding "network management". In short, AT&T now reserves the right to cap your bandwidth and throttle your connection for whatever reason it sees fit, so long as it is "reasonable". It also includes new language regarding copyright infringement: "AT&T and Yahoo! assume no responsibility, and you assume all risks, regarding the determination of whether material is in the public domain, or may otherwise be used by you for such purposes."
Wanna guess if AT&T will turn over your information if subpoenaed?"
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When installing a new packing, do you initially lubricate a sleeve, and if yes, what do you use?
I know that normally packing is lubricated and cooled by water but before gland is slowly tightened to the right tension, you need a wet suit. If you dont want to get wet during a pump startup, you start with some tension on a gland but then there is a risk of burning a packing and scoring a sleeve. This is why I am asking about lubricating a sleeve.


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Diabetes-Savvy Meals in a Glance
When you're facing type 2 diabetes, eating a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats is important. And some people find it helpful to count carbs, too. So what's a well-balanced dinner? A power breakfast? Browse our gallery to see in a glance which meals don't quite measure up and tasty, better bets. See a doctor for a custom meal plan based on your individual needs.
Worse Bet: Farm Breakfast
The Count: 2,060 calories, 276 g carbs
No food is off limits with diabetes, but this brunch will blow your carb and calorie budget in a hurry. Experts suggest that meals for people with diabetes should contain 45-75 grams of carbohydrates, depending on individual goals. Body weight, activity, and medications all play a role. This meal packs enough carbs for four to five meals.
Better Bet: New American Breakfast
The Count: 294 calories, 40 g carbs
This quick meal delivers protein in a scrambled egg and just 40 carbs, mostly from fiber-rich oatmeal and blueberries. Fiber slows digestion to help prevent blood sugar spikes. People with diabetes need to watch all types of carbs: cereal, bread, rice, pasta, starchy veggies, sweets, fruit, milk, and yogurt. Total carbs should be spread across the day.
Worse Bet: Mexican Mayhem
The Count: 1,760 calories, 183 g carbs
Before one bite of burrito, you can inhale 98 grams of carbs and 810 calories in a restaurant serving of chips and salsa. If you're trying to slim down and eat less sodium -- as many people with diabetes are -- the steak adds 950 calories to the dietary wreckage. The total sodium is twice the 1,500 mg daily limit for people with diabetes.
Better Bet: Beef and Bean Enchilada
The Count: 443 calories, 48 g carbs
Lean beef and black beans make this Mexican dish a good option for a diabetic diet. The fiber in the beans can help lower blood cholesterol and control blood sugar. The recipe, from Holly Clegg's Trim & Terrific Diabetic Cooking, is full of veggies and light on cheese. Enjoy ten small corn chips (1 ounce) with a little guacamole.
Worse Bet: Southern Rib Plate
The Count: 2,510 calories, 83 g carbs
This classic Southern meal loads too many splurge foods onto one plate. Fatty pork ribs are dripping in sugary barbeque sauce and flanked by macaroni and cheese and corn on the cob. Corn is a high-carb vegetable, with about 32 grams of carbs in just one ear. The total calories exceed what many women, with or without diabetes, need for an entire day.
Better Bet: Pork Tenderloin Meal
The Count: 360 calories, 42 g carbs
Pork tenderloin is one of the leanest and most versatile cuts of meat. Here it's prepared in a Dijon mustard glaze, and served with steamed broccoli and mock mashed potatoes. Pureed cauliflower stands in beautifully for carb-heavy white potatoes. Round out the meal with a whole-wheat dinner roll.
Worse Bet: Shrimp Pasta Alfredo
The Count: 2,290 calories, 196 g carbs
A typical shrimp pasta alfredo in your local eatery can have huge portions and 73 grams of artery-clogging saturated fat. Diabetes boosts your risk for heart disease, so doctors advise limiting unhealthy, saturated fat to about 15 grams per day.
Better Bet: Shrimp, Feta Pasta
The Count: 369 calories, 48 g carbs
Low-fat shrimp and juicy, ripe tomatoes make this pasta dish a winner for everyone. Feta cheese has a tangy flavor with one-third less fat than hard cheese. Try pasta that is 50% to 100% whole grain to add the benefits of fiber: better blood sugar control and more satisfaction with fewer calories.
Worse Bet: Tuna Sandwich Meal
The Count: 1,050 calories, 183 g carbs
Lunch is just as important as other meals when you have diabetes, so don't grab just any sandwich or wrap. Ready-to-eat tuna-salad can be swimming in mayonnaise. Chips and a large sweetened drink push the total carbs to 183 grams -- six times the typical carb budget for a middle-aged woman with diabetes who is trying to slim down.
Better Bet: Turkey-Veggie Sandwich
The Count: 445 calories, 55 g carbs
A moist, tender turkey sandwich is widely available now -- on fresh, whole-grain bread, piled high with veggies. Make it a combo with fruit salad and a glass of low-fat milk for a terrific, diabetes-friendly meal. Six grams of fiber helps to control blood sugar. Milk, fruit, and veggies are all high in potassium to help lower blood pressure.
Worse Bet: Cajun Sausage Gumbo
The Count: 1,069 calories, 92 g carbs
Rotisserie chicken provides a reasonable start for a Cajun gumbo lunch, but the sausage, oily soup base, and giant corn muffin give this meal a junk food profile. Fat, saturated fat, and calories are sky high. The large corn muffin has 71 g of carbs. A mini-muffin would offer the same taste for only about nine carbs.
Better Bet: Trim Chicken Gumbo
The Count: 451 calories, 42 g carbs
Gumbos you make at home are more likely to fit within your meal plan. Louisiana cookbook author Holly Clegg offers one with reduced fat sausage, authentic Cajun flavors, brown rice, and lots of high fiber vegetables. Add a whole-grain salad medley with nuts, dried fruit, and chopped veggies.
Worse Bet: Fried Chicken Meal
The Count: 1,030 calories, 96 g carbs
Skip the fried chicken, mashed potato, and biscuit combo at your local chicken joint. Even if you order the white meat chicken breast, this carb and fat-heavy meal could wreak havoc with your blood sugar and your waistline. The sodium is more than double the daily limit for people with diabetes, which is 1,500 mg.
Better Bet: Roast Chicken Meal
The Count: 312 calories, 29 g carbs
Roast chicken is easy to make and easy on your health. Serve up 1/2 cup of breast meat, skin removed. Add sweet potatoes and asparagus for a super-nutritious meal. The potatoes are high in fiber and vitamin A, and so naturally sweet all they need is a sprinkle of cinnamon, a spice that may help control blood sugar.
Worse Bet: Hamburger Meal Deal
The Count: 2,700 calories, 309 g carbs
It's no surprise that a jumbo fast-food meal doesn't play well with your meal plan -- or any healthful diet. A bacon cheeseburger, large fries, and large soda contain more than a day's worth of carbs, 2,700 calories, and 44 grams of saturated fat. "Upsizing" and low prices make it hard to eat small portions in burger joints.
Better Bet: Asian Tuna Burger
The Count: 437 calories, 38 g carbs
This Asian Tuna Burger is a delicious burger alternative that's easy to make at home. Tuna provides a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, to help protect against heart disease. Add a whole-grain bun, 1/2 cup of broccoli-carrot slaw, and a few orange slices. Skip the bun to shave 23 grams of carbs from your plate. Turkey and veggie burgers can also be good alternatives, if you check the calorie count.
Worse Bet: Fish Fry Platter
The Count: 910 calories, 92 g carbs
Fish is a cornerstone of a heart-healthy diet -- generally low in calories and high in healthy omega fatty acids, and a terrific choice for anyone -- unless it happens to be fried. The breading, oil, and excessive calories tend to cancel out the health benefits of the fish itself. Beware of fried sides, too, as well as coleslaw slathered in sugary mayonnaise dressing.
Better Bet: Grilled Fish and Veggies
The Count: 456 calories, 48 g carbs
A super meal for people with diabetes, or anyone else, begins with grilled or baked fish. A grilled corn salsa and a beet, pear, and walnut salad round out the meal. The total carbs don't go overboard (48 grams), and there's a good balance of other key nutrients needed in a diabetes-friendly meal: protein, fiber, and fat.
Worse Bet: Chinese Combo
The Count: 1,433 calories, 125 g carbs
Deep-fried egg rolls, fried rice, and a main dish dripping in oily sauce makes this meal an unhealthy choice. The total sodium in this type of meal is more than most people with diabetes should have over three days. Beware the MSG (monosodium glutamate) -- a seasoning that sends the sodium content soaring.
Better Bet: Stir Fry Your Way
The Count: 474 calories, 39 g carbs
Make your own beef and broccoli stir-fry meal, so you can choose a lean cut of beef and low-sodium soy sauce. Skip the greasy noodles and fried rice -- both options are full of carbs, calories, and fat. Load up on stir-fried veggies instead. Choose steamed instead of fried pot stickers to shave fat calories. For even less sodium, skip the soy sauce.


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Fedora succeed enough on my disk sectors. I like Linux distros that are simply Linux distros. Ubuntu is slowly departing from that ecosystem.
RH charge for their Dekstop, while Ubuntu is free with paid extras. I think this is the cause of popularity.
Ever tried redhat linux 8.0? That's about 12 years ago. It's, AFAIK, one of the best linux desktop. Quite easy installation, quite beautiful, and quite useful, for early linux desktop. Its free.
And then, they abandon that ship to focus on RHEL. Redhat linux then succeeded by Fedora, but fedora quality worse than their predecessor.
I'm sorry to say, but Ubuntu has done nearly NOTHING to advance GNU/Linux on the desktop. GNU/Linux still represents less than 2% of the desktop market (consumer or enterprise). That's absolutely laughable!
To add insult to injury I'm a person who strongly advocates for open source, so to say that GNU/Linux has made in-roads into the common desktop marketplace is just wishful thinking. Has it gotten better, sure, is it worth being out chest over, no. Your average user still can't install software without jumping through various hoops to get what they want.
With regards to enterprise stability, would you care to tell me how many enterprise desktops that you support? I support about 2500 machines running various GNU/Linux distributions including CentOS, RHEL, Fedora, Suse and Ubuntu and while CentOS, RHEL and Suse could be considered "hopelessly outdated" they're rock solid and just work. They have features that people who run in a real enterprise environment *NEED* to manage them. They don't change much in between releases and are easy targets to test.
Fedora and Ubuntu are not enterprise desktops at all. They're all the latest and greatest bits thrown together and they break *often*. This is expected in a home user desktop or a development environment where you want to test what will become the next enterprise desktop. I look forward to hearing you complain about how Canonical's "Enterprise Desktop" is hopelessly outdated in 3-5 years as that seems to be what people are complaining about WRT CentOS/RHEL/Suse enterprise desktop offerings that are now already 3-5 years old.
Guess what! People actually want stability. It's why Canonical now has a LTS release in the first place. Your average enterprise doesn't give a flying fig newton about the latest and greatest! They care about stability, manageability and maintainability! It's an enterprise desktop not a freaking home PC that nobody gives a shit about!
Red Hat decided that the HOME DESKTOP environment was dead. There was NOTHING there and there still isn't. A GNU/Linux home desktop doesn't matter! There's no money there and there won't be for quite some time. Ask Canonical how many home users that they have with Canonical support contracts. I would hazard to guess not many.
Oh, and I should mention that many of my enterprise desktops have a full suite of development tools available to them including the latest compilers, toolkits, libraries and the like. All with this "hopelessly outdated" enterprise environment.


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I want the users of my website to choose between several images or colors to be used as their default background of my site. I want this choice to be stored and remembered so that the next time they come to visit my site, the background is the one they chose the last time. To do this I will be using local storage.
Local storage of simple variables I can do, but creating a script for storing user generated data is a bit difficult to handle. At least for me
So now I am looking for inspiration: does anyone know of any websites that actually have those choices today that I can look at and see if I can figure out how they´ve done things?
If so - I would be so grateful if anyone could point me in a good direction (I have been to w3schools and similar pages looking for inspiration).
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sutter Health employees raised over $661,000 in 2012 for the California Chapter of March of Dimes—making the not-for-profit health system the top healthcare fundraising team in the U.S. for the March of Dimes for the third straight year and the top fundraising team in Northern California for the past seven years.
Trish Cruise, R.N. at Sutter Roseville Medical Center is one of the many Sutter Health network employees, including doctors, nurses and other staff, who makes a big difference in the health of babies across Northern California. Trish and her husband, Chris, also benefited directly from clinical resources, toolkits and expertise when they discovered they were expecting quadruplets.
Video: See Trish's personal connection to the March of Dimes
"Sutter Health physicians, nurses and staff inspire us with the creative ways they support March of Dimes in California—from community walks to engaging in our programmatic work and much more. Because of their vibrant spirit and our longstanding clinical partnership, more and more babies are getting the healthy start at life they deserve," said Karyn DeMartini, State Director of March of Dimes in California.
Sutter Health affiliated hospitals lead regionally in women's and children's medical services. Approximately 35,400 babies were born at Sutter hospitals in 2011—more than any other health system in Northern California. To help the more than 53,000 babies born too soon in California, Sutter Health employees helped raise nearly $6 million in 16 years in support of March of Dimes research and clinical efforts.
Longtime clinical partners of the March of Dimes, Sutter Health medical experts also lend their expertise to help develop and participate in many March of Dimes initiatives. For example, clinical experts across Sutter Health helped develop the 39-Week Toolkit, which encourages moms and doctors to work together to avoid scheduling an elective delivery before 39 weeks of pregnancy—unless there are medical reasons to do so. Five states, including California, piloted the toolkit with significant results, and now hospitals across the country use it.
Video: Why the Last Weeks of Pregnancy Count
About Sutter Health
Serving patients and their families in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns, Sutter Health doctors, not-for-profit hospitals and other health care service providers share resources and expertise to advance health care quality and access. The Sutter Medical Network includes many of California's top-performing, highest quality physician organizations as measured annually by the Integrated Healthcare Association. Sutter-affiliated hospitals are regional leaders in cardiac care, women's and children's services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
For more information about the not-for-profit Sutter Health network, please visit: SutterHealth.org/about/ | www.Facebook.com/SutterHealth | www.YouTube.com/SutterHealth | www.twitter.com/SutterHealth
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It's so hard to choose my favourite photos of the year. Favourite photos are not always the best photos but ones I feel a real connection with for a variety of reasons. I have my favourites of the bunch-do you?
After a major strike by mine workers, 46 people were killed in the ensuing clash between security, police and the workers. The father of a slain miner, Mxolisi Sompeta is seen in their small family home in the village of Kwadick in South Africa.


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All quarterbacks - even the transcendent, once-in-a-generation types - have inherent imperfections to their game that must be managed and accounted for. Matt Ryan needs functional space in the pocket to feel comfortable and to step-and-stride into his throws. Josh Freeman is at his best when he can improvise - using his size and strength to extend the play and hit receivers for big play s while improvising. Now, Ryan and Freeman clearly aren't Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger, but there are some inherent stylistic similarities in how they play. Earlier this year, Matt Waldman (who owns and runs the excellent Rookie Scouting Portfolio) wrote one of my favorite NFL Draft evaluations ever, titled The Difficulty of Comparisons. Waldman describes his thought process behind the nature of comparisons. Using musicians as an example, he states that it's more about style and similarity in skillsets rather than a direct measure of the player's effectiveness or production:"Comparisons to me are stylistic in nature. Music is a great example. Its clear that Prince has influences from James Brown and Jimi Hendrix. However, if I simply say Prince sounds like James Brown on a song, its human nature to want to compare the skill level. A common reaction from someone hearing that comparison is 'Prince isn't nearly as good as the Godfather of Soul' or 'James Brown is good, but Prince is a genius!'What also makes this problematic is that Prince has several other influences beyond Brown and Hendrix. It's rarely going to be an exact comparison (at least I hope not – otherwise I wouldn't be interested in listening to a musician that sounds like a carbon copy – I'd just prefer to listen to the original). Reading what I explained above, the (Russell) Wilson and (Drew) Brees comparisons are more about style than skill. However, I will add that Wilson's skill potential is good enough to make him a good pro and therefore he isn't as far from Brees as many want to believe. Certainly if you're viewing a subject through an atomic microscope rather than a magnifying glass, the perspective can be worlds different, but from the perspective of NFL starting quarterback or NFL reserve, it's close.Brees and Wilson are both strong improvisors, mobile, throw receivers open, demonstrate underrated athleticism, and great leadership. Both benefit when the offense moves them around to keep passing lanes wide. This doesn't have mean the team has to roll away from the pocket. As my "Studying The Asterisk" piece illustrates, the Saints use half-rolls and play fakes to create passing lanes while keeping Brees in the pocket and not limiting his ability to access the entire field.
The problem with comparing Wilson to Brees is that it is a label that sets up the Seahawks rookie for failure. Fans will want to see the same productivity despite the fact that Brees is in a pass-first, spread offense with control to call plays and help build the game plan. An offense that also has a Pro Bowl-caliber slot receiver, All-Pro hybrid tight end, and Pro Bowl caliber scat back. If Wilson wins the starting job, he'll be manning a Seattle unit that doesn't spread the field as much, is run-first in nature, and lacks the same caliber of skill talent."
A perfect summation of why we collectively tend to struggle with player comparisons. An individual's statistical production is highly variable and related to a number of factors outside the players' realm of control. We're getting better at coming up with stats and metrics to try and isolate an individual player's contribution to his own production, but it's still an incredibly inexact science. This is especially true with quarterbacks – they have some control over their production output in isolation, but the wild divergence in schemes, surrounding talent, and quality opposition clouds the picture. So while we can do our best to try and "isolate the player," a need still exists to apply context, gain an understanding of what (specifically) makes that player successful, and try to figure out how translatable those skills are (or, on the flipside, figure out what his flaws are, whether they're fixable, and whether the talent and skill can overcome the flaws). Mike Glennon was the Philip Rivers to Russell Wilson's Drew Brees in college. Wilson was entrenched as a successful starter at North Carolina State. Glennon was a highly sought after high school recruit who had patiently waited on the bench for two years behind Wilson. When Wilson announced that he was going to attend spring training with the Colorado Rockies, State head coach Tom O'Brien used it as a catalyst to nudge Wilson out of the program and install Glennon as the starter. There's been little-to-no difference between the two in terms of statistics, and Glennon owns the better "W/L record" (whatever that means for quarterbacks) as an NC State starter. I don't think O'Brien necessarily regrets shoving Wilson out the door for Glennon, much like I don't believe the Chargers necessarily regret letting Brees walk to install Rivers. Most (myself included) would probably disagree with them, but the difference between Wilson/Brees and Glennon/Rivers isn't as much an argument about effectiveness as it is about style. When I watch Glennon move around, I can't help but be reminded of Rivers in some ways. They're both big, immobile pocket QBs who move around deliberately without necessarily being clumsy. A sense of purpose emanates from their movement, even if it's not particularly graceful or aesthetically pleasing. Further, they're both comfortable moving around and getting throws off in compressed spaces. He doesn't need to have his feet set under him to make accurate throws, and he's actually quite good at finding just enough space to get the ball to his outlet receiver when under pressure – a necessary skill for big, pocket quarterbacks.
The primary route combination for Glennon to read it the Hitch-Dig/Inverted Levels combination to his right – a hi/low read on an underneath zone defender. However, he doesn't get the coverage look he wants post-snap, and the entire right side of the pocket has collapsed, with three Clemson defenders beating their men up front. Instead of panicking, throwing the ball away, or dropping his eyes to look at the rush and improvise, Glennon calmly swings his lead foot to the left and begins sliding in the pocket towards the little open space he has (while reading the route combination to his left).
Not comfortable with anything he's seeing downfield, Glennon hangs in the pocket until the last possible moment. As the defender makes contact and starts bringing him down, Glennon is able to get a short toss off to his running back. What would have been a sack or incompletion turned into a gain of almost 10 yards.
What makes this skill especially intriguing, however, isn't the simple fact that Glennon is big and strong enough to make checkdowns to static targets while getting hit – he's actually very comfortable and adept at hitting moving targets while under pressure. Here, Clemson brings pressure up the middle, blitzing both of their inside linebackers through the A gaps. The runningback is able to pick one of the linebackers up (cutting him right at Glennon's feet) with the second one coming free as an unblocked rusher. Unable to step up and with pressure bearing down on him, Glennon is able to deliver a perfectly placed ball to a wide receiver running a Shallow Crossing route – right in the area that the blitzing linebackers vacated. The ball hits the receiver in-stride with no adjustment necessary, and he's able to pick up an additional 20 yards after the catch. There are a couple of concerns I have about Glennon's use of this ability, however. The first is that, despite having a very good arm, the accuracy on these throws greatly diminishes when he tries to make them more than a few yards downfield. His arm works independently of his body, yes, but it appears his range may be somewhat limited. The second is that once he starts getting hit, he starts perceiving pressure that isn't there. He'll hurry through his reads, rush throws, and throw off his back foot for no reason.
In the redzone, Clemson once again sent a double-A gap blitz with their inside linebackers. Glennon's pocket is much cleaner this time, though. There are no bodies near his feet, and he has plenty of functional space to plant and throw. Instead of waiting for his tight end to clear the jam, he rushes to get the pass off, throwing off of his back foot and sending the ball high and short for an interception. When you combine his frame, his arm-strength, and the ability to get throws off in tight spaces, it's easy to think that Glennon will be a fast riser as the NFL Draft approaches. Throwing from awkward release platforms is an important trait for high-level quarterback play in the NFL, and it's a trait that almost all good pocket passers in the NFL have. Those with slow feet have to overcome in other ways, and being able to get rid of the ball quickly and accurately is often the only defense pocket passers have when their offensive line is overmatched. Glennon is still learning to harness this skill and learning his own range and limitations, though, and he needs to be careful about over-relying on it, like he tends to do now.
Remember, while I've noted some specific traits and characteristics in Glennon that remind me of Philip Rivers, I'm not saying that Glennon is a Rivers clone or will have Rivers' career. It speaks more to the importance of style and fit. Rivers was a more advanced passer than Glennon coming out, but was afforded two years to sit behind Brees in the NFL. Norv Turner has rightfully come under fire as a head coach, but as an offensive designer and playcaller, there is probably no better fit for Rivers than anybody in the NFL (and Rivers is aware of this - there's a reason he campaigned so hard for Turner to come back for one last try). As the talent has deteriorated around Rivers, his performance has, too. He had fantastic outlet backs in Ladainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles, a brick wall of an offensive line, a Hall of Fame caliber tight end, and big receivers who could go up and make contested catches down the field for him. Everything San Diego did was tailored to Rivers' fit. Drafting a good quarterback (even though there's still much debate as to exactly how good a prospect Glennon is) is only the first step of a very long process.


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The Swedish king Karl XI (Charles XI) tried to use elks (moose) as a substitute for the expensive horses. He never managed to train them though even if he had them brought up from they where pups (foals?), I thought I'd give them another chance though, they are pretty common in our country.
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1994 2 horse bumper pull trailer. Comes with a removable divider and mats. Has tack storage under the manger, escape door, 7' inside height. New floor…$2,500
Nice trailer no longer needed everything works and is ready to go$12,000
All aluminum ELITE 3 horse slant with rear tack. Has bed, cabinets, shelving, stereo, electric, lighting and awning. 7'6" interior height. Excellent…$9,500
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Custom made interior, 10' slide out, fireplace, u dinette, cherry cabinets, copper sinks, very unique layout, side tack, generator, extra water....very…$142,000
I have a 2015 Bison Trail Hand for sale. 3 horse slant, collapsible rear tack, 3 saddle racks, stud divider, escape door with drop down window, drop windows…$22,500
Trailer still smells new inside ! used very little . Trailer has 2 loading ramps, one side, and one back (great safety feature) lights above each stall…$81,500
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Using Log Parser 2.2by Mitch Tulloch
Log Parser is one cool tool. Created by Gabriele Giuseppini, a software engineer at Microsoft, the original Log Parser 1.0 was developed for Microsoft's internal testing purposes. It proved so popular that a public version, Log Parser 2.0, was released in 2001, and it has gone through two iterations, the current version being 2.2 and available from the Microsoft Download Center.
Log Parser operates as a kind of data pipeline. Into this pipe you can send information from IIS logs, Windows Event logs, Active Directory information, file system data, Registry data, Network Monitor traces, and so on. Once the data is in the pipe, you can process it using SQL statements; for example, to select certain portions of the data by a
SELECT query. Then, as the processed data comes out of the pipeline, you can output it to text files, HTML files, Excel-style charts, or a SQL database table, or simply to the console as raw output. Putting these into proper syntax, a typical Log Parser command looks something like this:
logparser -i:<Input_Format> -o:<Output_format> <SQL_statement>
Things can get a bit more complicated, but that's the basic idea.
Of course, the best way to learn about Log Parser is to actually use it, so let's see what we can do, using the Windows Event logs as a data source. After installing Log Parser, open a command prompt and change to the C:\Program Files\Log Parser directory, where the logparser.exe executable resides. Let's begin with a simple query to select all records from the System log:
logparser "SELECT * FROM System" -i:EVT
Since there's no output format specified, Log Parser writes the output to the console. The result is a series of messy-looking records like this:
System 2096 2005-06-17 05:01:14 2005-06-17 05:01:14 7035
4 Information event 0 None Service Control Manager
Fax|stop BOX15 S-1-5-18 The Fax service was successfully
sent a stop control.
This event, for example, is an event of type
Information that has an event ID of
7035 and an event source of
Service Control Manager. Log Parser will display these events ten at a time, prompting you for a keystroke to continue or Ctrl-C to abort.
Let's focus in on events of type
Error, as these are likely to be of some importance to us:
logparser "SELECT * FROM System WHERE EventTypeName='Error event'" -i:EVT
We still get messy-looking results, but now they're all
Error events:
System 975 2005-05-10 16:40:09 2005-05-10 16:40:09
10010 1 Error event 0 None DCOM
The server {601AC3DC-786A-4EB0-BF40-EE3521E70BFB}
did not register with DCOM within the required
What kinds of
Error events are we getting in our machine's System log? Let's output only the event sources this time:
logparser "SELECT SourceName FROM System WHERE
EventTypeName='Error event'" -i:EVT
The screen output now looks like this:
Service Control Manager
Service Control Manager
Service Control Manager
Service Control Manager
Service Control Manager
Service Control Manager
Service Control Manager
Press a key...
What are the different kinds of
Error events in our System log, and how many of each source type were recorded? Log Parser can easily tell us this:
logparser "SELECT SourceName, COUNT(*) FROM System WHERE
EventTypeName='Error event' GROUP BY SourceName" -i:EVT
And here's what we get:
SourceName COUNT(ALL *)
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Service Control Manager 43
W32Time 8
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Linked article title: "Prey shows off Female Vagina"
Good thing they were specific. I was afraid I was about to see a male vagina for a second there.
It says a woman's vagina, not "female". ALL female mammals have vaginas, so specifying it looks like a woman's as opposed to, say, a giraffe's is not a mistake. Particularly when the game deals with many different sorts of creatures.
"Nevertheless, You can also see a piece of big gun, which exactly looks like a penis."
Have they ever... seen a penis? If anyone has one that looks like that screenshot, I hope they see a doctor immediately.
I also must wonder why they make the distinction "female vagina" as if there's ever anything else?
Not that it really looks like any vagina I have ever seen.
I like how the title of the linked page mentions female vagina. Is there any other kind?
Too bad you're going to have to do it as another boring ass space marine. Forget the original protagonist, he was too interesting!
So I see 3D Realms not only has nothing to do with Prey 2, but they also are no longer involved in Duke Nukem Forever or Max Payne 3.
What exactly DO they do there at 3DR nowdays?
I thought they folded a while ago.
I'm fairly sure that 3D Realms is essentially acting as an IP holding company for their various intellectual properties such as Duke Nukem and Prey.
So many original new games! Not a single one of them a sequel! Who would have thought that major publishers would finally get around to making new, innovative and never-before-seen games! Also: exclamation marks!
Batman was good enough to deserve a sequel, but the other two . . . no. Prototype wasn't a bad game. In fact, it was good. But I'd rather see new stuff than more of that game. Prey? Meh. I don't know anyone who gives a fuck about Prey. What a random fucking thing to turn into a franchise. I guess it was just easier than coming up with new assets.
Yeah who cares about Prey, it was only one of the best shooters OF ALL TIME.
Nobody wants new, innovative and never-before-seen games, silly. It's all about sequels and re-hashes, that's what sells the most.
Mass Effect 2 was far and away better than the first, ditching most of the RPG elements [...]
Funny, I thought that Mass Effect 2 was worse off because of that. It was shorter, more linear, and generally less interesting plot-wise. The fact that it had been watered down into little more than another cover-shooter didn't help.
Fuck innovation. I would settle for just any good non-dummified game that doesn't try to target the lowest common denominator. There just aren't any quality games around, period. Every game company is working hard to increase the poly count, to make everything voiced over and motion captures, and fuck the gameplay. Everything is made simpler and simpler. Ridiculous. I wish we could go back to the days of text bubbles when superior gameplay was the only way to stand out from the crowd.
This is the best news of the year so far!!!!
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Galaxy Tab Sales Ban Lifted, Samsung Sues Apple Over iPhone 5 196
another random user sends this quote from the BBC: "A temporary sales ban on Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer in the U.S. has been lifted by a U.S. court. District Judge Lucy Koh gave a court order rescinding a ban on U.S. sales that was part of a patent dispute with Apple. ... The ban on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 had been placed before a month-long patent trial between Apple and Samsung. In August, at the conclusion of that trial Apple was awarded a victory on many of its patent violation claims where it said Samsung had copied Apple's iPhone and iPad designs. It was also awarded more than $1bn (£664m) in damages. However, the jury found that Samsung had not violated the patent that was the basis for the ban on the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Samsung, therefore, argued for the sales ban to be lifted." Samsung also went on the offensive against the iPhone 5 today, filing a motion to add the device to its ongoing patent infringement suit against Apple. Meanwhile, on another front, some good news for Apple: Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, has withdrawn its second complaint against Apple to the ITC. The complaint was filed in August over patent infringement claims involving several minor features. No explanation has been provided for the withdrawal, but Google indicated there was no agreement between the companies.


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You know its Christmas time when:
1. The Coco-Cola advert comes on TV
2. Your manic depressive friend becomes extra manic depressive
3. Boots launches its Christmas Gift Guide
4. People start telling you to stop mentioning Christmas when it was infact them who mentioned it in the first place. This person could be the one mentioned at no. 2
5. When the gorgeous, shimmery, limited edition palettes go on sale.
I've gone palette mad this year. I love having everything in one place so have indulged in quite a few beauties. One of them is the gorgeous Chrome palette from Bobbi Brown I bought for £59:
I was on a no buy *cough…broken quite a few times recently – damn new collections* but when I saw this palette, I knew I had to have it:
The outside of the case is that slightly annoying, fingerprint inducing metal. Its ok, thats what leggings are for – wiping shiny cases surfaces.
There are 10 eyeshadows included and four lip colours, then 2 brushes. All in a very nice case. Worth it for £59? I think so. No, the pans are not huge, but they really are more than enough for one person, for a long time.
I was looking at the Armani Art Deco palette at the same time which costs £65 for 4 shadows and one highlighter – not as good value (but I did still go back and buy it later on – grrr! Review coming up!).
Colours Included:
For Lips:
Pink Mist Shimmer Lip Gloss
Winter Bronze Glitter Lip Gloss
Berry Glitter Lip Gloss
Chrome Pink Shimmer Lip Gloss
The glosses are soft wearable shades – remember they are glosses so a little sheer. Very pretty though:
My favourite section is the eyes. The colours are a mixture of greys, steels, white and black – the colours are cool. If you don't like cool colours then this palette is not for you…obviously.
I love cool colours, I love smoky greys and I love sparkles so this is the palette for me!:
For Eyes:
White Eye Shadow
Polar Ice Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow
Storm Cloud Sparkle Eye Shadow
Iron Eye Shadow
Thunder Metallic Eye Shadow
Moonlight Sparkle Eye Shadow
Cyber Grey Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow
Foil Metallic Eye Shadow
Chrome Metallic Eye Shadow
Charcoal Haze Eye Shadow
These don't look madly pigmented on my arm but I assure thee, they are gorgeous on the eyes. Don't have to work very hard to get a nice build up of colour on the eyes:
The whole palette is based around chrome – they may not be different enough for some people. I like the fact that there are sparkles, mattes, metallics and shimmers all in the same palette.
I love it! I think £59 is good value for a palette with 10 shadows, brushes and lip gloss, and a nice case. I adore these kinds of colours – alternatively, theres the pretty and more neutral Velvet Plum palette and the Earth Metals palette which I think is warmer (review coming up!)
On the eye (day look):
This palette is sold out in loads of places but it may come back in stock….just keep checking! (here it is on the UK site).
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Tottenham could recieve a timely injury boost ahead of their Europa League showdown against Lazio on Thursday after it was revealed Steven Caulker is winning his race to be fit in time to face the Rome-based club.
Caulker has established himself as one of Andre Villas-Boas' first-choice centre-halves this season, but was forced to miss the north London derby after picking up a knee problem while away on international duty with England.
The talented youngster is believed to have travelled with Tottenham to Italy today ahead of the clash tomorrow, and will be assessed before the game to see if he is ready to start.
Andre Villas-Boas is likely to field a strong team as he goes in pursuit of qualification to the next stage of the Europea League, something he has maintained has been a priority since the start of the season.
The game against Lazio is likely to go a long way to deciding Tottenham's Europa League fate. Spurs picked up their first win in European competition this season with a 3-1 win over Maribor two weeks ago to move them up to second in Group J, two points behind Lazio who lead the group on eight points.
Spurs could only register a 0-0 draw against Lazio when they met at White Hart Lane earlier this season in game that was blighted by racist chants from the travelling Italian support.
Lazio were fined £32,500 by UEFA for the incident, although their punishment is likely to be a lot heavier if they repeat the offence on Thursday.
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Mustang MonthlyHow To Engine
How To: Choose A Camshaft
Most Mustang owners want crisp low to mid-range torque, good throttle response, some semblance of fuel economy, and a Mustang that sounds cool. Of course, some want that "rumpity-rump" idle and the roar of a hopped up engine during those exhilarating blasts down Main Street.
The right camshaft can help with both.
Before you start camshaft shopping, what do you want your Mustang to do? You can opt for a lumpy camshaft and that bad boy persona, but how is it going to feel driving to work in heavy traffic or headed to a car show 100 miles away? No matter what you're thinking at your computer or easy chair, a lumpy race cam is unacceptable for daily driving. If you want aggressive traffic light-to-traffic light performance, you don't need a hot cam to get the job done. You want a cam that's going to deliver snappy low to mid-range torque without the theatrics. With abundant torque, you have the traffic light advantage.
We spoke to Chase Knight, who has been with Crane Cams over 40 years and knows a lot about camshaft and valve train selection. Chase has watched camshaft technology evolve over the years and tells us there has never been a better to time to shop for a camshaft. Even if you have marginal or no knowledge of camshaft function, you can go to Crane's website or chat with the company's technical staff to select the right camshaft.
What Camshafts Do
Camshafts and valves have a complex job. Valves have to operate in perfect unison with piston travel. If only it was as simple as "intake-compression-ignition-power stroke-exhaust," but it isn't. Because fuel and air ignite more slowly than actual valve and piston timing events, there's more to this business than meets the eye. Valve timing, coupled with ignition timing, contributes to how engines function and perform.
Chase tells us that it's easy to choose a cam if all you want to do is impress your buddies with a lumpy idle. All you need is long exhaust duration (valve open time) and tight lobe centers with five-degrees of advance. Valve overlap (both valves off their seats between exhaust and intake strokes) is what gives you a lumpy idle, along with poor intake manifold vacuum. Thing is, you have to live with that aggressive attitude when your buddies have gone home. Chase is suggesting you carefully evaluate what you want before committing to a camshaft profile you may not be happy with later on. This means putting a lot of thought into cam and valve train selection.
Cam selection normally begins with what you want your engine to do followed by what type of camshaft you want. Your first bullet point is flat tappet versus roller cam followed by mild versus aggressive. Although flat tappet camshafts have been around for as long as there have been automobiles, a flat tappet cam these days doesn't make much sense considering the great technology available. Flat tappet camshafts were original equipment in Mustangs prior to the '85 model year when Ford began use of roller tappets in the 5.0L High Output. A flat tappet cam consists of conventional cam lobes and flat-faced lifters that ride lobes in offset fashion to actuate pushrods, rocker arms, and intake and exhaust valves. Lifters ride the cam lobe offset in order to spin in their bores to achieve consistent wear.
The cost advantage of a flat tappet cam speaks for itself. They're inexpensive. You save a bunch of money you can invest elsewhere in your engine. However, saving money with a flat tappet camshaft is but a short-term gain because you're going to spend more money long term in wear and tear and miss the advantage of the performance you can get from a roller cam.
To help you make the right decision, we're going to look first at all of the high-friction components most Mustangs came with from the factory, then look at ways to not only choose a great cam, but improve efficiency at the same time.
Cam Dictionary
While we're looking at how to choose a camshaft, let's look at some terms you need to understand:
Lobe Separation (lobe centers) is the distance in camshaft degrees that intake and exhaust lobe centerlines (full open) are apart. In other words, from the time the exhaust valve is fully open until the time the intake valve is fully open. The span between both is called Lobe Separation. There's also valve overlap, where intake and exhaust valves are off their seats for a brief moment between exhaust and intake strokes.
Duration is the period of time in crankshaft degrees that an intake or exhaust valve is open. "Duration @ .050-inch" is the point where the lifter rises .050-inch from the base circle as the cam turns. Lower duration cams produce the power in lower rpm ranges. Longer duration cams operate at higher rpm because they flow more air, but you will lose low-end torque. Chase adds that for each ten-degree change in duration at .050-inch of lift, the power band moves up or down in the rpm range by approximately 500 rpm.
Advertised Duration is the promoted duration number, but not always accurate. There are two key components for measuring duration—the number of degrees of crankshaft rotation and at what point of lifter rise the measurements are taken. Advertised durations are not taken at any consistent point of lifter rise, so the numbers you see in catalogs can vary greatly. For this reason, advertised duration figures are not good for comparing cams. Duration values expressed at .050-inch lifter rise state the exact point the measurement is taken. This is what you want to look for in cam specs, Chase tells us.
Valve Lift is how far the valve opens. However, lift or lobe lift is how much lift there is at the cam lobe. When you add rocker arm geometry, such as 1.60:1, you multiply lobe lift by that amount. In other words, .400-inch lobe lift becomes .640-inch valve lift with the rocker ratio multiplication. Valve lift and the speed it opens and closes determine when and how power is made. Valve Lift effects performance by allowing more or less air into the engine depending upon lift involved. How quickly the valve opens and closes also determines how much air is ingested in a given power cycle.
Intake and Exhaust Centerlines at either the intake or exhaust lobe are the theoretical maximum lift points of the lobes in relationship to Top Dead Center (TDC) in degrees of crankshaft rotation. They are shown at the bottom of the camshaft specification card as "Max Lift." The centerline of the cam may be moved by advancing or retarding the camshaft in the engine. If you advance the cam, you improve low-end torque. If you retard the cam, you improve high-end performance and power. Always check valve to piston clearances in any case.
Advancing or Retarding Camshaft Position determines where peak power will happen. Advance cam timing and you improve low-end torque. Retard cam timing and you raise the power band. This is done two degrees at a time, paying close attention to valve-to-piston clearances. Begin your experimentation at zero, per the cam card, when you are degreeing. Advancing the cam two degrees moves the power band downward 200 rpm. Retarding the cam moves power upward by 200 rpm.
Compression Ratio affects cam selection by working hand in hand with the cam profile. Compression ratio is one of three key factors in determining cylinder pressure (working or dynamic compression). The other two are cam duration at .050-inch lifter rise and cam position (advanced or retarded off zero). These three factors interact with one another to determine the amount of cylinder pressure the engine will generate. This is usually expressed as the "cranking pressure" that can be measured with a gauge installed in the spark plug hole. Compression ratio should also match the recommended compression ratio for the camshaft you are selecting. What you don't want is too much working compression. Too little compression or too much duration will cause cylinder pressure to drop. This will reduce power output. With too much compression, cylinder pressure (working compression) will be too high, even though cranking compression might not be. When working compression becomes too high, you risk detonation and possible engine damage.
Octane and Cylinder Pressure are important to consider as they relate to each other. In basic terms, Chase tells us, the more cylinder pressure, the more power the engine will produce. But watch fuel octane ratings. Today's pump gas will not tolerate compression ratios above 10.5:1 and high cylinder pressure above approximately 165 psi cranking without risking detonation. Fuel octane booster or racing gasoline (100 or higher octane) will be necessary if too much cylinder pressure is generated.
Roller Derby
A roller camshaft reduces internal friction significantly at the lobe and lifter. However, there are more benefits. Roller cam technology also allows a more aggressive cam without rough idle and drivability issues that plague radical flat tappet cams. By reducing internal friction, roller cams shed less metal particles into the oil. You don't have to sweat breaking in a roller cam or using special additives either, though engine break-in procedures should always be observed.
A roller cam is only the beginning of what you can do to reduce internal friction and improve performance. Roller rockers and a dual-roller timing set contribute greatly to friction reduction and improvements in performance. And if you want to reduce friction even more, go with a Torrington thrust bearing on your cam sprocket. Though these expensive modifications seem like overkill, they make a huge difference in efficiency and performance when you consider how much power is lost to friction.
Set Up Time
Blueprinting is just a fancy word for detail. When you install a cam, be sure to degree that cam and be positive about valve timing events. First, establish true top dead center (TDC) using a degree wheel and dial indicator. Gently roll the crank back and forth until you are spot on TDC.
Once you have established true TDC, you can move to degreeing the cam, which is where you ascertain valve timing events as they relate to your cam card. Degree your cam and take meticulous notes before moving on. See how your notes compare with the cam's specifications. You want to look at both duration and duration at .050-inch just for starters. And while you're at it, check valve to piston clearances using putty.
Valve Lash
And finally, when you've installed your cam and valve train, adjust the valves with a thickness gauge (mechanical lifters) or by the book with hydraulics. When we say "by the book," we mean Father Ford's instructions per the shop manual. When you adjust valve lash on a small-block Ford, you want .020- to .060-inch of lifter preload. Upstairs, this means having the cam lobe at the heel (lifter completely at rest) with the valve closed. Twirl the pushrod while slowly tightening the rocker arm adjustment nut. When the pushrod becomes impossible to turn with your fingers, tighten the adjustment ½-turn. Make the rounds of all 16 rockers—then do it again. Perform valve adjustment when the engine has been sitting and the lifters have bled down.
If you're doing a mechanical tappet valve adjustment, make sure the cam lobe is at the heel with the valve closed. Valve lash specifications can be found in the shop manual.
In recent years, there has been concern about the removal of zinc from engine oil and its affects on flat tappet camshafts. Truth is, flat tappet cams need zinc as well as other important additives to prevent wear of both the cam lobe and lifter.
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