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April 28, 2013
FLO Cycling - TriRig FLO 30 Review
Posted by FLO Cycling at Sunday, April 28, 2013 Labels: en , Reviews
We are excited to say that Nick Salazar from TriRig has published his review of the FLO 30s. Nick has been testing and photographing the wheels for the past month and we love the review he has put together. Take a look at his review here!
Take care,
April 22, 2013
FLO Cycling - Pre-Order #5 Starts Thursday April 25 at 10:00am PST!
Posted by FLO Cycling at Monday, April 22, 2013 Labels: en , FLO News
It's official! Pre-Order #5 will begin Thursday, April 25th at 10:00am PST. All orders placed in the first hour will receive your choice of a FREE White or Stealth FLO t-shirt (see pictures below). One t-shirt will be given for each order. Here are a few more key facts and answers to a number of questions we've received. We suggest reading the details below to familiarize yourself with Pre-Order #5. We can't thank you enough for your support and patience. Bring on Pre-Order #5!
Key Facts
- To access Pre-Order #5, please visit http://www.flocycling.com/store/index.php at the date and time listed above.
- The store will not be password protected.
- 430 wheels will be available during Pre-Order #5.
- There are currently 865 people signed up for Pre Order #5.
- All sales are on a first-come-first-served basis. We are sorry if you are unable to get the wheels you are looking for.
- Please know pre-orders tend to sell out quickly. Pre-Order #4 sold out in 12 minutes. We suggest being online at 9:55am PST to be ready if you are interested in buying wheels. Please know there is no pressure to buy, we just want to be honest.
- Pre-Order #6 is scheduled to take place in late June and is estimated to have approximately 600 wheels.
- The FLO 30 will not be part of Pre-Order #5. We anticipate limited sets being available during Pre Order #6.
Questions About Pre-Order #5
Q1. How and where do I place my order?
A1. The store opens at 10:00am PST and will not be password protected. On the morning of the pre-order, the store page will have a countdown timer on it. When the countdown timer hits 00:00:00:00, refreshing your page will get you into the store. To access the store on Thursday, go here http://www.flocycling.com/store/index.php
Q2. My page is really slow, what should I do? (We hope this doesn't happen!)
A2. We have done all we can to beef up the server to prevent crashing. That said, there are no guarantees. If there are any technical difficulties during the sale, please be patient, we will be working to correct them as soon as humanly possible. If your page is slow after hitting "confirm order" please DO NOT HIT REFRESH. If you do hit refresh by mistake and are double charged, please let us know and we will be sure to refund your second order.
Q3. Which t-shirts will be available?
A3. Free FLO T-Shirts will be given for each order placed during the first hour. The poll we had for color choice was almost a tie so we decided to offer both options. Each wheel page will have a drop down for you to select your shirt size. One t-shirt will be given for each order. The t-shirts with the white logo are labeled as "White Logo - "Size"" and the t-shirts with the stealth logo are labeled as "Stealth Logo - "Size"" in the shopping cart.
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Q4. When will the wheels ship to me?
A4. Wheels are scheduled to arrive at our warehouse on Monday, April 22 and we anticipate all orders will be shipped by May 3.
Q5. How much are ceramic bearings?
A5. Ceramic wheels are an additional $100 per wheel. Ceramic bearings support our Bike for a Kid Program and have excellent durability.
Q6. Do you offer Shimano 11 speed hub bodies?
A6. We will be offering Shimano 11 speed hub bodies during the pre-order for the FLO 60s and 90s. They are a $30 add and you will receive both the 10 and 11 speed hub bodies. The 11 speed hub body also comes with a spacer to convert it to a 10 speed hub body. You will not need to re-dish the wheel. We have been testing the new 11 speed and we really like it.
Q7. What payment methods do you accept?
A7. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. We do not accept PayPal.
Q8. Do we have live up-to-date inventory on our site?
A8. That's sort of a yes and no question. When you select the product you will see how many are available under the "Bearings or Bearing/Build" pull down menus (The "Sticker Color" pull down does not show how many wheels are in stock.). If there is one left and you add it to your cart, it does not mean you have secured the wheel. You must make it all the way through the cart before the wheel is yours. If someone else has bought the wheel in that amount of time, you will receive an out of stock warning when you hit the confirm order button.
We hope that this answers your questions about the upcoming pre-order. If we have left anything out please let us know.
Thanks again for your patience and support.
Take care,
Jon and Chris
April 16, 2013
FLO Cycling - OSMO Nutrition Active Hydration Review
Posted by FLO Cycling at Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Labels: en , Reviews
When I started competing in triathlons a few years ago, I tried most of the name brand sports drinks on the market. In doing so, I learned something very quickly. I'm quite sensitive to almost all sports drinks while exerting any type of effort and easily find myself dealing with GI issues. As a result of this, I really only drank water while training. I would often use salt tabs or solid food to try and keep my electrolytes in check while training in the Las Vegas heat, but it was hit or miss. Luckily for me, I've been primarily a short course athlete and my workouts were all usually three hours or less, meaning I could get away with it. Lately, I've been ramping up the miles and time on the road and needed another solution.
I had the opportunity to have a nutrition consultation with Stacy Sims at the beginning of this year. Stacy is one of endurance sports top nutritionists and not only did she square away my diet, she convinced me to try her new sports drink. Below I've given a brief overview of the product and my review after using it for a couple of months.
OSMO Active Hydration
Osmo Active Hydration has been developed to maximize the rate of fluid absorption into the body and uses only the highest quality natural ingredients like organic fruit. It comes in two flavors: Organic Blackberry and Orange. Osmo Active Hydration is designed to do the following:
- Increase Power Output
- Improve Endurance
- Reduce Cramping
How on earth does it do that? Well, Stacy does an excellent job of explaining that here.
Taste - The taste of OSMO Active Hydration is relatively mild compared to some of the other drinks I've had. I would say the product has a good hint of flavor instead of that over-sweetened kick you'll often get from others. All in all, I really like both of the flavors. Orange is my favorite, but since I like orange everything that isn't much of a surprise.
Mixing - Mixing OSMO Active Hydration is as simple as it gets. Add the recommended amount of powder to water and stir or shake. It dissolves quickly without any clumping.
Claims - In the past month I've done four 80+ mile rides with people who are much faster than I am. In order to stay with the group, I've had to really push myself. Rides of this distance and intensity are a first for me and I had absolutely no issues with cramping or endurance during any of the rides. Did I get an increase in power? I think it's hard to prove that since there are many variables that could equate to a ride with good power. I did however have the best four-hour ride of my life (power wise) while using OSMO. I averaged a wattage 10% higher than a regular hard two-hour ride.
GI Compatibility - I have the most sensitive stomach of all the people I train with and I had absolutely no issues using OSMO Active Hydration. In all honesty, I was pretty surprised. Stacy, you've outdone yourself here. If you are like me and have a tough time keeping your GI system happy while training, I highly recommend you give OSMO Active Hydration a try.
Summary - All in all, I really can't find anything about OSMO Hydration that I don't like. It tastes good, it's easy to prepare, my stomach is finally happy, and I had some of the best rides of my life while using it. I know that hydration and nutrition can be very personal, but I'm pretty sure OSMO Active Hydration will be a great option for many athletes. If you are interested in ordering it you can do so at OSMO Website. While you are there, be sure to also check out two more of Stacy's other products called PreLoad Hydration and Acute Recovery. I've yet to try those products but if they are anything like Active Hydration, they'll be winners.
As always, please leave your comments and question below. If you have also tried OSMO products, let us know what you think!
April 8, 2013
FLO Cycling - FLO 30 Wind Tunnel Results and the Retesting of the FLO 60, 90, and DISC
Posted by FLO Cycling at Monday, April 08, 2013 Labels: Aerodynamics , en , FLO Wheel Development
Chris and I spent an awesome day testing at the A2 Wind Tunnel last week. We spent more time testing then ever before and we are excited to share the results with you. Here's a breakdown of what we tested.
- - FLO 30 with four different tires from 0-25 degrees of yaw in 2.5 degree increments.
- - FLO 60, 90, and DISC with the fastest tire found on the FLO 30 from 0-25 degrees of yaw in 2.5 degree increments.
Be sure to check out our latest wind tunnel results on the all new FLO wheels. You may also find Part 1 and Part 2 our tire study of interest. In our tire study we studied the combined effect of aerodynamics and rolling resistance on nearly 20 tires.
Before we get to the good stuff, I think it is important to discuss wind tunnel testing in general and our specific testing protocol.
Before we get to the good stuff, I think it is important to discuss wind tunnel testing in general and our specific testing protocol.
|FLO 30 in the A2 Wind Tunnel
About Wind Tunnel Testing and our Protocol
Understanding the aerodynamic properties of a shape is about performing as many tests as possible. Each test is like taking a picture. The more pictures you have, the clearer the overall picture becomes. At FLO Cycling, we always start the design process of our wheels using CFD. It allows us to gain a really good understanding of how a shape will perform in the real world at a fraction of the cost. However, there are limitations. For example, modeling the tread pattern and shape of a tire at 100psi is incredibly difficult. While CFD points us in the right direction, the wind tunnel tells us everything.
When we tested the FLO 60, 90, and DISC two years ago we were a cash-strapped start up. At $490 an hour, we were only able to spend enough time in the wind tunnel to test two tires from 0-25 degrees of yaw in five degree increments. Now that we aren't quite as cash-strapped, we wanted to get a better understanding of how our wheels performed aerodynamically by performing more detailed wind tunnel tests. To accomplish this, we decided to test the FLO 30 using four tires with twice the number of data points. Additionally, we wanted to retest the FLO 60, 90, and DISC with the fastest tire found during the FLO 30 testing. This would give us a much better picture of how the wheels performed aerodynamically.
As a side note, the A2 Wind Tunnel has made big improvements to an already great facility, which allowed us to perform more tests in a shorter period of time. Thanks to Dave at A2 for all of his hard work.
As a side note, the A2 Wind Tunnel has made big improvements to an already great facility, which allowed us to perform more tests in a shorter period of time. Thanks to Dave at A2 for all of his hard work.
To be clear about how we tested, here is what we did.
- The wind tunnel was set to simulate a relative velocity of 30mph (industry standard) and the data was normalized to account for barometric pressure conditions at different times of the year.
- We took two runs (measurements) at each angle.
- We tested the uprights that hold the wheels by themselves to determine the drag produced. This is known as tare and we subtracted this value from the overall drag value seen at each angle by the wheel. This is an industry standard.
- The measurements from each run were averaged and the averaged value was the value used in our final representation.
The FLO 30 Results
We are absolutely thrilled with the results of the FLO 30. Our goal was to drop below 100 grams of drag with the wheel at one yaw angle and we ended up getting as low as 69.50 grams of drag. Even better, six of 11 yaw angles ended up being under 100 grams of drag!
The four tires we tested were the Continental GP 4000 S, Bontrager R4 Aero, Michelin Pro 4 Service Course and the Vittoria Open Triathlon Evo. The results for each tire/FLO 30 combo can be seen below. You will see the Body Axis Drag for runs one and two, and the tare values for runs one and two as well. The last three columns show the averages of each run and the overall drag values with the tare removed. If you are puzzled by what's going on with the numbers please take a look at our cycling wheel aerodynamics tutorial in the second half of our blog post here.
|FLO 30 Wind Tunnel Results w/ Four Different Tires
For those of you that like a graphical representation here is the Drag vs. Yaw graph. In my opinion this says it all.
The clear winner was the Continental GP 4000 S. It's a great tire aerodynamically and makes a really big difference when compared to the Michelin Pro 4 and the Vittoria Open Triathlon Evo. The Bontrager R4 Aero was close but overall the Conti is a better tire.
Tire/Rim Interaction
The more we study aerodynamics, the more we realize the importance of tire choice. As you can see above, two different tires can create nearly a 100 gram difference in drag. The tire rim interface is very important and many tire manufacturers are working on creating the smoothest transitions possible. A great example of this is the Mavic Yksion CXR tire. It features a "CX01 Blade" that fills the void between the tire and the brake track. Additionally, the tread pattern of the tire seems to play a part in the overal aerodynamics. If you are wondering how a clincher tire works, you can find out more from our blog post here.
When designing the FLO 60, 90, and DISC, we spent a lot of time trying to keep the tire/rim transition as smooth as possible. We did this by widening the brake tracks to match the width of a standard 23 x 700C tire. This approach works very well but there is still a small flat section between the round tire and the round toroidal fairing. When designing the FLO 30 we took our design one step further. On top of widening the brake track, we also gave it a slight angle. The angled brake tracks create a smooth transition from rim to tire and to allow the body of the wheel to have a wider maximum width. The pictures below show the smooth transition from rim to tire.
|FLO 30 Angled Brake Tracks Create a Smooth Transition into the 23mm Tire
How the Results Affect You
The more aerodynamic our products become, the faster you go. In order to determine how much faster you are, we compare the drag from a standard 32 spoke wheel like the Mavic Open Pro to our FLO wheels. Every wheel has a fastest point. It may be at 12.5 degrees of yaw. Some companies calculate their time savings based on that single fastest point. In the real world, however, you can't ask the wind to always blow at the optimal angle. In order to best represent the actual amount of time you will save using FLO wheels, we have come up with a formula that calculates the average time savings you will experience. We call this average value the Net Drag Reduction Value. The Net Drag Reduction Value will give you an accurate idea of how much time you will save no matter what the wind/yaw conditions are.
How is the Net Drag Reduction Value Calculated
We use the industry standard that states 80% of the time spent riding your bike you experience a yaw angle between 10 and 20 degrees. With this assumption we calculate a weighted average. Here is the equation for Net Drag Reduction Value (NDRV) in grams.
How is the Net Drag Reduction Value Calculated
We use the industry standard that states 80% of the time spent riding your bike you experience a yaw angle between 10 and 20 degrees. With this assumption we calculate a weighted average. Here is the equation for Net Drag Reduction Value (NDRV) in grams.
NDRV = (Delta 0 Degree Drag * 0.0333) + (Delta 2.5 Degree Drag * 0.0333) + (Delta 5 Degree Drag * 0.0333) + (Delta 7.5 Degree Drag * 0.0333) + (Delta 10 Degree Drag * 0.16) + (Delta 12.5 Degree Drag * 0.16) + (Delta 15 Degree Drag * 0.16) + (Delta 17.5 Degree Drag * 0.16) + (Delta 20 Degree Drag * 0.16) + (Delta 22.5 Degree Drag * 0.0333) + (Delta 25 Degree Drag * 0.0333)
Here are the NDRV values in grams for the tires tested. Notice that the Continental GP 4000 S is exactly twice as beneficial as the Vittoria Open Triathlon EVO.
|TIme Savings When Compared to a Mavic Open Pro 32 Spoke Wheel
Retesting of the FLO 60, 90, and DISC
During our original testing of the FLO 60, 90, and DISC in April of 2011, we were only able to test two tires in increments of five degrees of yaw. At the time we were also still using the prototypes from our original factory. We ended up leaving that factory because of major quality control issues (you can read about that saga here). Now that we are in full production with our new factory we've always wanted to get a real picture of how the production model FLO 60, 90, and DISC would perform. Using the Continental GP 4000 S (the fastest tire in the FLO 30 test) we retested the FLO 60, 90, and DISC from 0-25 degrees of yaw in 2.5 degree increments. The results shocked us. Our wheels are much faster then we originally expected!
Here is the graphical representation of the data.
|Wind Tunnel Data from the A2 Wind Tunnel on 04-04-13
To show the comparison to the data collected in April of 2011 take a look at the graph below.
|Wind Tunnel Data From the A2 Wind Tunnel on 04-26-11
The difference in the results is quite drastic. The biggest thing we noticed was the spread of the FLO 60 vs. the FLO 90. Our original testing showed the two wheels to be very similar aerodynamically, and to be honest, it's always puzzled us. The new data shows what we expected all along.
How the Results Affect You
Ultimately, for those of you who already have FLO wheels, I'd recommend getting a set of Continental GP 4000 S tires. Your wheels are faster then you've expected. The two tables below show a comparison of the new FLO 60, 90, and DISC drag data (with continental GP 4000 S tires) to the old FLO 60, 90, and DISC drag data (with Michelin Pro 3 Race tires).
|New Net Drag Reduction Values and Time Savings for the FLO 30, 60, 90, and DISC
|Old Net Drag Reduction Values and Time Savings for the FLO 60, 90, and DISC
Again, the difference in time savings is quite drastic, especially for the FLO 90 and DISC.
Front FLO 60 vs Front FLO 90
So you bought a front FLO 60 and you are now worried that you should have instead purchased a front FLO 90. Even though the front FLO 90 is faster than the front FLO 60, it still makes sense for most riders to use the front FLO 60. Deeper front wheels are harder to handle and coming out of the aerobars once to try and control your front FLO 90 could eliminate the additional 14 seconds saved using the wheel. We've always believed that a confident bike rider is a faster bike rider. If however you are a confident bike handler, the FLO 90 might just be the wheel for you!
Front FLO 60 vs Front FLO 90
So you bought a front FLO 60 and you are now worried that you should have instead purchased a front FLO 90. Even though the front FLO 90 is faster than the front FLO 60, it still makes sense for most riders to use the front FLO 60. Deeper front wheels are harder to handle and coming out of the aerobars once to try and control your front FLO 90 could eliminate the additional 14 seconds saved using the wheel. We've always believed that a confident bike rider is a faster bike rider. If however you are a confident bike handler, the FLO 90 might just be the wheel for you!
Final Thoughts
We are really happy with the results from our time at the A2 Wind Tunnel. As a young start-up, we are doing our best to produce the fastest wheels we can. We are happy to have been able to get a better picture of the aerodynamic performance of the products we've created. As we grow, we will fine-tune this picture more and more as we develop the next generation of FLO wheels. We're very grateful to be doing something we love. I've added a few shots of the day below. We'd love to hear your thoughts and comments below.
Take care,
|Jon looking at the rim/tire interaction of the FLO 30
|Promo Shot of the FLO 30 in the A2 Wind Tunnel
|Chris watching the tread the Continental GP 4000 S on the FLO 30
|The other end of the A2 Wind Tunnel. The Hex panel keeps the air straight.
|Two happy brothers at the end of a day of Testing at the A2 Wind Tunnel
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As long promised by Sylvester Stallone's now-dormant Twitter feed (amid the aphorisms and conspiracy theories, anyway), there will definitely be a sequel to The Expendables. But despite Stallone essentially scripting and casting the film in real time over the past few months, the L.A. Times has revealed that Stallone will neither write nor direct the sequel: Script duties have instead been shuffled over to David Agosto and Ken Kaufman—who previously tackled the old-dudes-still-got-it theme in Space Cowboys and handled primates in Curious George—while Stallone is reportedly meeting with potential directors.
Stallone purists probably shouldn't worry, however, as even with his reduced role behind the scenes, he's still likely to play a large part in shaping the sequel; in fact, he already told the press shortly after the first film opened that he planned to use it to introduce some all-new characters and fade the old ones into the background, hopefully drawing even deeper from the well of former action-movie stars. So provided Agosto and Kaufman are on the same page, maybe there's hope yet for Don "The Dragon" Wilson.


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Well, Hello. It's that time of year again – I present to you my list of the top seven new albums I've enjoyed this year. Couldn't have timed it better this year, as it's Hogmanay that this list is unleashed upon the world! Continue reading
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Well, hello. It's that time again, where I pontificate – good word, huh? – on my favourite records of the year. Hardly anyone reads it, but it makes me feel better. And if one person listens to something and likes it? All good.
I don't think it's been a stellar year for music this year, I found myself listening to more and more podcasts and classic, older records than anything else. I wouldn't say the music scene is stagnant, though. The album does seem to have less importance than it did. Maybe I'm just getting old…


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After transitioning into sober living, many individuals focus their time on finding employment. Often times, we have left our jobs or lost our jobs prior to or for the opportunity to enter a rehab. Becoming self sufficient in recovery, is a great goal to have. Establishing financial independence and standing on your own, is a beautiful thing and often a goal of individuals in recovery. After beginning our journey journey with sober living, many individuals run into the obstacles of employment or rearrange their recovery priorities.
Finances before Recovery – Employment in Sober Living
Often time, finances before recovery is the number one mistake we make. We forget working a program or recovery, is the path that has lead to the change in our life. We forget this path is what lead us to happiness. Reverting back to defining ourselves by the material possessions we have or the valuing our character by the employment paycheck, often times lead to our problems. On page 127 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, speaks on this matter:
The head of the house ought to remember that he is mainly to blame for what befell his home. He can scarcely square the account in his lifetime. But he must see the danger of over-concentration on financial success. Although financial recovery is on the way for many of us, we found we could not place money first. For us, material well-being always followed spiritual progress; it never preceded.
Financial recovery, does occur, but only after personal recovery occurs. Personal recovery is the foundation block, that we must build the rest of our life on. If financial recovery is first, and we loose our employment, all the blocks above it may crumble down.
Honesty about Working a Program of Recovery
When seeking employment in sober living, this is a common question that arises. Many residents ask, how they should address this. Placing personal recovery over financial recovery, plays a role here. Often times, we make the mistake of working a program of recovery around our job, rather than a job around a program of recovery. Having the ability to attend meetings, work with a sponsor and sponsor others, will keep you sober longer than a job. Page 78 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous address issues, such as this, when cleaning our side of the street.
Telling them what we are trying to do, we make no bones about our drinking; they usually know it anyway, whether we think so or not. Nor are we afraid of disclosing our alcoholism on the theory it may cause financial harm.
So what should be done? Working a program of recovery, should always be the first priority. When considering this question, consult with other people in recovery and your sponsor for their experience before taking action.
Criminal Record in Recovery
Entering sober living, with a criminal record, is not an uncommon situation. Most people in recovery have had their fair share of run ins with law enforcement. Some of the run ins, may have never made it to your record, some instances, may have got dismissed. The one charge that scares most people, is a felony. A felony charge, to most people, means gaining employment is not going to happen. Thanks to Jobs for Felon Hubs, they have done the research to help. Their mission for their website is:
Our website is dedicated to helping those who have gone through the criminal justice system and are looking for successful reentry into society. This is more than just a website, it's a community of people helping each other that was created by those who want to help get felons back to work and live normal lives.
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Regardless of your past or current situation, obtaining employment in sober living is possible. This blog list the most common obstacles for employment in sober living, but you could be experiencing a different one and that is ok. In a life of sobriety, we get to experience life and not just exist. If you come across an issue with employment in sober living, consult with your recovery accountability circle, sponsor and most importantly, your higher power. The solution will present itself and all you need to do is take action.


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Analyst Gordon Hodge of Thomas Weisel Partners was pleased the company's cost-cutting efforts helped it to surpass analyst estimates.
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MONTREAL (AP) _ Daniel Alfredsson has had a lot of fun at the Montreal Canadiens' expense.
Alfredsson scored his 30th and 31st goals and added an assist, and Patrick Lalime made 29 saves in the Ottawa Senators' 4-0 victory over Montreal 4-0 on Thursday night.
``Tonight, I was able to get in the right place at the right time,'' Alfredsson said.
Montreal, 2-1 losers in Buffalo on Wednesday night, failed for the second straight game to earn the single point it needs to clinch a playoff spot.
Alfredsson had 13 points in six games against Montreal this season to help Ottawa take the season series 4-2. The Ottawa captain also matched his career high of 78 points set last season.
``I don't know why it is,'' Alfredsson said. ``A lot of the points came on the power play and our power play has been good against them all season.''
Brian Smolinski and Jason Spezza also scored for Ottawa, fifth in the Eastern Conference. Lalime has five shutouts this season and the 33 in his NHL career.
``Lalime made the difference early in the game,'' Montreal coach Claude Julien said. ``I thought we came out well and if we'd been more opportunistic early, it might have been a different game.
``But you have to respect their offense. The slightest little error went in our net.''
Montreal's Jose Theodore faced 31 shots, including a stop on a penalty shot at 16:14 of the second period by Peter Bondra, who had been hooked from behind by Francis Bouillon on a breakaway.
Bondra, who had two assists, was held without a goal for a ninth straight game.
``I'm looking for the keys _ can you find the keys for my hands?'' Bondra joked. ``The chances are there.
``Hopefully, it will come at the right time. As an offensive player, you're really pressing even if you don't want to admit it. You have to shoot the puck and not worry too much about it.''


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This gorgeous 'Margarita' photo set by Sergey Serichenko uses tulle netting to frame his model and weave his storyline together. Each image is a delicate balance of femininity and strength, of vulnerability and playfulness. It's a haunting mix, and I can't help but think of a ballerina when I see all that tulle.
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Implications - In today's consumption-hungry culture, companies and businesses often find it challenging to retain the attention and engagement of their consumers for extended periods of time. A simple way to ease the burden of the short attention spans of consumers is by providing them with products that boast mystifying and inconsistent qualities. In doing so, clients will be allured by the delayed gratification.
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has broken his self-imposed media ban – and praised Arsenal as genuine contenders for the Premier League title.
Ferguson hasn't spoken to the English press for a week after he was charged by the FA over remarks made about the referee in the recent defeat at Chelsea.
United are now just three points clear of Arsenal – with a game more played – following Sunday's controversial loss at Liverpool.
Now Ferguson has admitted that Arsene Wenger's side are now real live contenders for the EPL crown once again.
Speaking ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final clash with the Gunners on Saturday, Ferguson said: "Last season Arsenal faded around the February to March period to leave Chelsea and ourselves in a two-horse race that saw us pipped at the post by a point.
"I think most pundits expected to see something similar this season, plus a challenge from Spurs and Manchester City to make it even more difficult for Arsenal to get back up to the top.
"But Arsene Wenger and his players have rearranged the pecking order somewhat to come storming through to lie in second place.
"Clearly they represent the main danger to us achieving our ambitions in a revival of the rivalry of a few years ago, and I am sure they regard us as the major threat to their hopes."
Ferguson also broke his silence on the Liverpool defeat when a tackle by Jamie Carragher effectively ruled Nani out for the rest of the season.
"I have no excuses for the poor performance at Liverpool, who were the better team and deserved their win," added Ferguson.
"I was disappointed because we didn't perform to the level I expect and which, to be fair, we generally achieve."
England defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed that referee Massimo Busacca is the best ref in the world – despite his dismissal of Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie in the Champions League defeat at Barcelona on Tuesday night.
Spanish side Atletico Madrid have reportedly offered strikers Diego Forlan and Sergio Aguero to Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp in a combined £40million deal.
French full-back Gael Clichy has again warned Arsenal he could leave in the summer after talks on a new contract broke down.
Newcastle United want to keep Irish midfielder Stephen Ireland when his loan deal from Aston Villa ends in the summer.
Sunderland have again denied claims they will need to sell star players Asamoah Gyan and midfielder Jordan Henderson despite interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
Stoke want Aston Villa's England defender Stephen Warnock.
Bolton winger Danny Ward is wanted on loan by Huddersfield Town.
Everton's Mikel Arteta could be out for a month with a hamstring injury picked up in the 1-1 EPL draw with Birmingham on Wednesday night.
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has admitted that he idolized Europa League opponent Andriy Shevchenko as a child. City play Shevchenko's Dynamo Kiev on Thursday night.
Steven Gerrard is out of Liverpool's Europa League clash with Braga on Thursday night but Andy Carroll is set to feature.
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has handed boss Roberto Martinez the dreaded vote of confidence.
Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon is hoping to avoid surgery on his injured knee.


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chick'n & bean stew
yield: serves 4
- 4 tblspextra virgin olive oil
- 3garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cansan marzano tomatoes, whole (15oz)
- 2 cupsvegetable broth (better than bouillon brand)
- 2 canscannellini beans, rinsed and drained (19 oz)
- 1/2 tspblack pepper
- 1 pkggardein scallopini
- 1 cupbaby arugula
Heat oil in a large thick bottomed pot.
Add minced garlic and cook over medium heat until golden, 1-2 minutes.
Break up tomatoes into ¾"-1" pieces using a whisk and add tomatoes and juice, vegetable broth, beans and pepper to the pot.
Bring to a simmer, simmer soup uncovered for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, sauté scallopini from frozen in a non stick pan over medium heat for 1 minute on each side. Add 3 Tbsp of water (per 2 pieces) cover for 2 minutes. Uncover, turn and cook for an additional minute. Place on cutting board and cut into ¼" pieces strips.
In the final minute of cooking add baby arugula, and cut scallopini pieces.
Chef's Tip: Garnish the soup with toasted crustini to give the dish it's finishing touches.


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The United Arab Emirates' nuclear energy programme is one of the world's most diverse, multinational and multicultural, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) vice chairwoman Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi said in a special presentation on the final day of the Abu Dhabi international ministerial conference on nuclear power.
Al Qasimi is also president of Zayed University and is currently the UAE's minister of state for tolerance. She became the first woman in the UAE to hold a ministerial position in 2004 when she was appointed as minister of economy, and has since served as minister of foreign trade and minister of international cooperation and development.
"Here in the UAE, we strongly believe in the equality of men and women, both in society and in professional development," Al Qasimi said. "From the very beginning of the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme, we emphasised strongly the need to bring more women into the nuclear industry and into what is generally considered a male-dominated sector around the world," she added.
Al Qasimi said she was proud that the efforts of Enec and its subsidiaries to inspire women to join had produced positive results. "Today, 23% of professionals working at Enec are women. At the Barakah nuclear energy plant, approximately 10% of employees are female. This is a significant achievement and we will continue to support all women who want to join the sector," Al Qasimi said.
The Sheikha said the UAE's nuclear energy programme, in which over 40 nationalities are involved, was one of the most diverse and perhaps the most multinational and multicultural in the world. "We celebrate this diversity and continue to promote understanding, diversity and acceptance," she said.
Al Qasimi also participated in "Youth Circle", a parallel event to the ministerial conference, where she stressed the crucial role of young people in ensuring the sustainability of growth and development in various sectors including nuclear energy.
At the same event, the UAE Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Hamad Alkaabi, highlighted the importance of developing human capital and nurturing young professionals to ensure the sustainability of peaceful nuclear energy. This, he said, required programmes and initiatives at both the national and international level with organisations around the world collaborating to ensure the exchange of best practices.
Four Korean-designed APR-1400 pressurised water reactors are being built for Enec at Barakah by a consortium led by the Korean Electric Power Company (Kepco), with the first two units expected to start up next year. Units 3 and 4 are expected to start up in 2019 and 2020. When complete, the power station will deliver up to a quarter of the UAE's electricity. The plants will be operated by Nawah Energy Company, a subsidiary of Enec which is partly owned by Kepco.
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Hearts for Purity
Encouraging girls to be pure in heart, beautiful in spirit, and faithful to the Lord.
1 Timothy 4:13 & 1 Corinthians 7:34-35
"Encouraging girls…"
Hearts for Purity was created to encourage young ladies in their walk with the Lord. Girls need much encouragement, especially during their preteen and teen years. Though they may live in a godly environment, without the influence of like-minded ladies and girls it can be easy for them to become discouraged.(Romans 14:19) Hearts for Purity was created to not only encourage by saying, "You're not alone in your Christian walk," but also to teach, imparting knowledge that a young lady might not otherwise receive. The atmosphere of this website is meant to be one that is safe, where girls of all ages can come to learn and grow in their faith. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
"…pure in heart…"
Matthew 5:8 says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." When we accept Christ as our Savior, He cleanses our hearts of sin that we may be used of Him. We must continually be keeping our hearts clean and pure, free from worldly distractions and influences(Philippians 4:8). Our lives are to be set apart for the Lord and His use, and therefore must be kept free of sin.
The world stresses much on the need for outer beauty, with little regard for inner beauty. "Do not let your adornment be merely outward: arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on of fine apparel; rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." –1 Peter 3:3-4. Here, inner beauty is encouraged to be a priority. God desires that we focus more on becoming like Him. We should not care so much what others think of us, but what God thinks of us. The world's opinion pales in comparison to God's opinion. "Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised." –Proverbs 31:30
"….faithful to the Lord."
"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." –Matthew 25:21 Many Christians today fall away from their faith. They allow worldly influences to come into their lives, and don't make God their number one priority. Christ wants young ladies to be focused on doing the work He created them to do. It can be easy for our love for Christ to become lack-luster and cold. Faithfulness to our dear Lord and His service is one of the many things taught and encouraged through this ministry.
1 Timothy 4:12
"Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in spirit, in purity." One of my greatest desires is to help girls see the truth of this verse. Being young is not to be used as an excuse for shirking your responsibility as a Christian. God can use anyone, regardless of their age. In fact, there are ways that you as a young person can have far more impact for the kingdom of God than an older Christian could have. It is my prayer that more and more girls will serve the Lord faithfully wherever they are, regardless of their age. (Philippians 3:14)
1 Corinthians 7:34-35
There is a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world—how she may please her husband. And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction.
May this website be a blessing to you. I pray that you learn much through reading the articles, and if you'd like further information or have a specific question, just send a me message (see Contact Us). I pray that God uses this website to draw you closer to Himself!!
Micaela Wood,
The Story of Hearts for Purity
In April of 2010, my family and I attended a family conference to hear speaker Jim Gardner from Answers in Genesis. As he spoke, I felt God moving me to do something similar. What exactly, I was not sure. The only thing I knew for certain was that God wanted me to do something special … Continue reading The Story of Hearts for Purity


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Mum surprised me with quite a large bundle of fabrics that she had chosen at 'Patchwork House' together with Olga (I am grateful to her for helping my mother put together such a nice selection).
I chose the hanging nine patch design inspired by this very chintzy early 1800's quilt from Ljiljana Baird's book 'Quilts'. I love the ninepatches with three rather than two fabrics. I enjoyed piecing the blocks so much that once I had made enough for one lap quilt, I kept going and made enough for two.
I bought the setting fabric on a very short trip to Australia in 2005. I was looking for a chintzy fabric but couldn't find anything I was really happy with and didn't have much time. At 'Patchwork on Central' someone suggested this blue. It really changed the look of the quilt but I am kind of happy with it. Once I got home to Italy, I realised that it would work well in the borders too - but the shop had sold out. After a flurry of phone calls and messages, 'Patchwork on Central' tracked down another bolt and posted me the border lengths.
Last year I basted both quilts and decided that it was time that they were quilted. But how?
I had decided on the chintzy look because I wanted to do something with simple quilting. But those plain blocks seemed to cry out for something fancier. I drew a design for a floral vine, but wasn't happy with it. I tried a large stipple (which is so popular and looks so good with machine quilting), I tried a simple flower. My quilt got messier and messier (with pencil markings and unpicked stitches) but I couldn't find anything I liked.
In the end I settled on diagonal double line quilting inspired by the ninepatch on the cover of this book. Normal quilting thread seemed too fine for this project - it seemed to get lost in with the fine white dots so I used Perlè 5 embroidery floss.
It was fun making these quilts because they really were a collaborative effort. All of the fabrics, except the back, were chosen by someone else.
One of these is a present for my Mum and will soon be going into my suitcase for our next trip to Melbourne, and one is going to my eight year old who likes to sleep under piles of covers. When she was three, she saw me making the ninepatches, and one night she commented on the one I had just made - "I don't like that one, I think you should unpick it tonight while I am asleep." Well I didn't - I hope it doesn't keep her awake :)
These quilts are hand pieced and hand quilted, with a 100% cotton batting (I think Hobb's Organic, but I am not completely sure). They finish up at 46" x 56". They were started in 2004 and one was finished in 2010 - hopefully the second one will be too!


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SOLD! I am really excited for this movie. The trialer gave me chills. What more do I want? Anne Hathaway is featured singing I Dreamed a Dream in the trailer for the Les Mis movie, coming out at Christmas, and we get a peek at Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Russell Crowe and all the other big players in the screen adaptation of the Broadway musical giant. Looks like they are giving us 1800's
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I was so excited on Friday about the news that the junk food companies are reconsidering their stance on the labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients that I forgot to post the annual "One Commercial We Won't See During the Super Bowl" post.
For those who have seen it before, watch it again! For those who haven't, understand that the product's marketing budget wasn't big enough to pay for 30 seconds of commercial time. So while spots for KFC Hot Wings and Gatorade dominated and were seen by hundreds of millions, we'll stay true to our mom-and-pop roots.
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A national speed limiter campaign has become official in Canada, and an effect is expected to be felt across all of North America.
As expected this week, the Canadian Trucking Alliance announced its provincial subdivisions will campaign for government mandates requiring speed limiters to be set on all heavy trucks at a maximum of 105 kilometers per hour, or 65 mph.
David Bradley, CEO of the alliance, said that while truckers are among the safest drivers on the road and the least likely to be speeding when compared to cars, the mandatory speed limiters are needed for safety and fuel economy.
Bradley's position has drawn fire from owner-operator associations in Canada and in the U.S. because of studies that contradict the safety claims. Owner-operators also believe CTA is pushing the proposal to decrease competition and level the playing field in terms of driver recruitment tactics.
Canada has seven provincial associations making up the CTA. The Ontario Trucking Association opened the gate in 2005 when it asked the Ontario government to mandate the 65 mph setting for speed limiters on all trucks operating in that province. OTA began pushing a formal campaign in November 2005 and followed up with other provinces.
Bradley is the top executive of both CTA and OTA, which makes it no surprise to truckers that the campaign got to the national scale this week.
The provincial groups will soon be asking their respective governments - which operate similar to state governments in the United States - to mandate speed limiters through legislation, according to a CTA statement.
Quebec's trucking association had initially rejected the idea of speed limiters, but is now on board, Bradley told Land Line.
CTA and OTA continue to boast about endorsements for speed limiters from safety associations, environmental groups, insurance companies and other interests.
Owner-operator associations such as U.S.-based OOIDA and the Owner-Operators' Business Association of Canada, continue to reject the idea based on studies that refute studies and surveys conducted by CTA and the ATA. To read OOIDA's comments as submitted to the MTO, click here. To reader OBAC's comments, click here.
In the U.S., the ATA leadership recently voted to endorse activating speed limiters at 68 mph at the point of manufacture. The OEMs already activate speed limiters, which are part of a truck's computer system, at the request of their customers.
Speed limiters, opponents believe, will only lead to more "elephant races," right-lane convoys and tailgating.
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Rising unemployment requires an urgent response. But this response must help the economy in the long term. Unemployment in the UK is likely to rise by 100,000 per month throughout 2009, and will not stop rising until mid-2010.
The increase in unemployment-related government spending may exceed pre-budget report projections. The young, who already face higher unemployment, will be particularly hard-hit.
Most importantly, the consequences of this will not just be temporary, but will leave lasting scars.
This is the stark picture painted by Professors David Blanchflower and David Bell, of the University of Stirling, in their latest paper. Blanchflower, a member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, will present the paper today in the House of Commons. The professors aim to stimulate a national policy debate.
It is the long-term consequences of the situation that should worry us the most. Many businesses, which were otherwise profitable, could be lost.
Industries which have to lay off workers may lose valuable skills. And the government's efforts to tackle worklessness will be set back. These could all be permanent costs to the economy.
The young may suffer disproportionately from the recession. Already, unemployment amongst the young (18-24 years) is more than double the overall rate. Worse, according to recent research, a young person who is unemployed even for just a few months can suffer a reduced earning power until decades later.
Bell and Blanchflower point out that it is the young who will spend much of their working lives paying for this recession – so our efforts to combat the recession must focus heavily on them.
Various measures have already been taken to mitigate the effects of the recession, including a drastic loosening of monetary conditions, action to restore lending to businesses, and a temporary cut in VAT. These measures were necessary. But while they may help to jump-start the economy in the short term, they will not necessarily contribute to the long-term recovery of the economy.
So the national debate must be widened. Not only do we need to stimulate the economy, but we must also ask what the economy will look like in the years to come. The City of London will likely contribute a smaller proportion of our GDP and taxes, and we will need to rely on a more diverse range of industries for our prosperity. We must ensure that our economy is ready to meet this challenge.
This will require considerable investment. Our infrastructure will need to be improved to support the less centralised post-recession economy. The UK's broadband services were recently shown to be slow compared to those in other European countries.
The UK also trails behind in its use of public transport (the Commission for Integrated Transport advised in 2007 that the UK "could do better" at providing alternatives to car travel).
So, as well as providing an immediate, temporary employment boost, infrastructure investment would also help us make a sustainable recovery from the recession.
The skills of our workforce must be improved. Bell and Blanchflower put forward several options on how to tackle this, including a major expansion in apprenticeships and university places, and an improvement in financial incentives for students in higher education.
There has also been much discussion about a "green new deal" for the UK, focusing on investment in green technologies. In some areas, the UK is already a world leader in green technology – but more will need to be done if we are to meet the ambitious targets set down in the climate change bill. Green jobs are also likely to offer higher-than-average salaries and contribute to the UK's skills base. The government must seriously consider green investments as part of any economic recovery plan.
Government measures to stimulate the economy are urgently needed in the coming budget. But tax cuts and increased lending, while important, are not the whole story. The government must also take a long-term view, and implement measures such as the above, to enable the UK to adapt to the post-recession world.
• John McFall is MP for West Dunbartonshire and chairman of the House of Commons Treasury committee.


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Environmentally Friendly Laptop Cooling PadReviewing: Handmade Rectangular Rattan Placemat | Rating:
Although I was originally happy with the Belkin COOLMAX USB Laptop Cooling Pad NB-200 which I bought two years ago, I decided over time that it was really more trouble than it was worth. Over time, I began to really dislike the extra inch in height that the COOLMAX raised the laptop. I also found it awkward to carry it under the laptop when I moved from room to room (this may have been because I was using too small of a cooling pad for my 17 inch laptop). Finally, dealing with the USB power cord just became annoying. After quite a bit of thought, I decided that my powered laptop cooling pad had just been an impulse buy of a cheap item that I really did not need. Admitting my mistake was my first step towards improving my situation.
A cooling pad serves two primary purposes: 1) It improves air flow and reduces the temperature of the laptop, and 2) It protects the work surface (or body parts) under the laptop from heat damage.
Since neither my laptop or netbook get particularly hot, I was more concerned with protecting the work surface (and body parts) from prolonged low levels of heat. Because of my disenchantment with powered options, I decided to try a passive (non-powered) pad.
The rectangular 12" by 17.75" (approximate) rattan placemats from Sur La Table have been the perfect solution for my needs. It provides added airflow and protects the underlying surface. They require no power, and they don't look out of place if I leave one on the kitchen table, coffee table, or desk. It has a much lower profile (it is about one quarter of an inch high) than my Belkin one. They are easy to carry along with the laptop when taking it from room to room; simply put your fingers under the mat while holding the computer firmly on top with you thumbs.
When used on your lap when wearing short pants, the rattan provides a not unpleasant exfoliating massage action. The neutral tan color of the placemats tend to complement most decors. Additionally, you can use it under hot casserole dishes if you have a potluck party. Rattan seems to be an ideal material for a cooling pad, because it is fairly stiff and has adequate space between the woven rows to provide the required ventilation.
I am very happy with my rectangular rattan eco friendly laptop cooling pad. The complexity of my old one makes me appreciate the simplicity of my new solution.


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The Power Within
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Ethan CT Burwell
It was hot, way too hot. For the fourth day in a row all of the thermometers were pushing 97. People in the park were well into the process of seeking shelter, for only six hours earlier, the now blistering asphalt jungle had been a welcoming place with a stiff cool breeze. As the unforgiving sun of late July rose higher and higher, that was simply no longer the case. The stiff cool breeze that had once flown through the park had now evolved into a retreating river of hooky -playing students and off-work adults. Some wore suites, others wore dresses, many wore shorts; how the suite-wearers were still alive is an unsolvable mystery. Some of the people wore Mitch matched clothing, others ate raspberries, and some had hair that could only have been found somewhere in the rainforest. Among the group of people eating raspberries was a woman. At first glance it would have appeared that she was around 30 and it was obvious that she was far along in her pregnancy, she knew that everyone around her knew it and she was proud of it. Now what the woman didn't know, and neither did anyone else on the small black and purple planet was that the reason it had been so unbearably hot lately was that 265 million miles away a gigantic cosmic magnifying glass was beaming down on the planet, cooking everything below as it zoomed in on her life. 265 million miles across the vast empty darkness of the universe something was watching every move she made.
On the small sizzling planet there had developed a great confusion in the crowd of people seeking shelter from the heat. The woman who ate the raspberries had suddenly, from seemingly out of nowhere, fallen to her knees, crying out in pain as she wrapped her arms around her extra swollen stomach. "What's wrong?!" "What happened?!" Questions swarmed through the tumerous crowd. "I think she's in labor!" cried a voice. "Oh my gawd! Get an ambulance." Screeched another.
Within two minutes an ambulance arrived at the scene and magically parted the crowd. They loaded her on to a stretcher, placed her in the vehicle, and were gone. The crowd paused to watch the flaring lights fade into the distance in a similar manor that the heat mirages that you find in the road do.
One ride in an ambulance, sixteen phone calls, five relatives, and what seemed like an eternity later a baby was born. The new baby girl, whom the woman decided to call Anastasia, after her great, great, great grandmother, sent ripples throughout the deliver room and along the busy telephone wires, to which the room was connected. But the waves of joy, strong enough to cool even the hottest day, were not shared by all. 265 million miles across the vast emptiness of the known universe an alarm had been triggered by the same magnifying glass that now beamed down on the newly born life. Throughout a distant unearthly complex panic was growing as a vast innumerable army was being assembled. Fore the entire distant world, who had now seen the child, knew that the future of their time-old world lay sleeping in a miniature bundle, weighing only seven pounds, 265 million miles away. In this one tiny everyday occurrence was locked away an incomprehensible power, capable of systematically dismantling their entire known universe if immediate action was not taken. The awesome force within the child had somehow been introduced into the girl's ancestors in the frozen foothills of Russia, but the power, itself had remained undeveloped until this point. The exact details of the power being introduced onto the small black and purple planet, know as Earth, had been long forgotten and no records were ever made of it, or if they were they no longer existed, but at the moment none of that mattered. What did matter was that an unseen power had been born and that the assembling army knew it.
Within an hour of the girl's birth an army built to outnumber the stars in even the largest of galaxies had been assembled and was taking off on the long trek to the black and purple planet that housed the infant. The immense army, which carried the unassembled pieces of the weapon that would neutralize the threat, knew very well that by the time they reached the planet seventeen Earth years would have passed, but seventeen minutes in a time-old world are as minute as a summer's storm.
Back on Earth, the late July sun now took up residence in the month of August, in a similar fashion that mother and daughter had moved from the hospital to their home. On this particular day there was, for a change, no visitors. The woman who ate the raspberries sat on the floor of a pink room playing with her daughter; her husband was at work.
"Hello, Stacy!" She gently would say as her face jumped out from behind her hands. The newborn's eyes grew wide and a giggle would flow from her silent lips with every "hello." Sasha, the kitten, curiously inspected the new room ornament, but promptly ran away when the woman who ate the raspberries magically popped out from behind a set of hands and said "Hello, Sasha."
Seventeen short years later Stacy and her younger brother, Albert, tumbled down the stairs. "Cut that out, you two." Their mother had heard the from all the way in the kitchen. "And hurry up, you'll be late for school!" Albert and his sister stormed into the kitchen. "Bye, mom." They called out as they grabbed their bags and scurried out the door to their bus stop. "Stacy, wait a minute." Her mother called to her. "What? I'm going to be late." Stacy impatiently waited for her mother's reply as her brother raced down the street. "I know." Her mother answered. "It's just that I need you to come straight home after your dance lesson, this afternoon. I need you to clean up around here." "Fine." Stacy answered, and the ran after her brother. The two boarded the school bound bus with their neighborhood friends and within minutes they were closing in on the school's bus turnaround. They, however, were not the only ones who were closing in. 150 miles above the school the innumerable army was finishing its years-long journey and were stationed on the doorsteps of earth. In a massively organized system, the army began to assemble the weapon of choice, which was set to neutralize the threat. Now that the girl was seventeen, the power within her had matured to an extreme force and the threat that it posed was now more imminent than ever, even though the girl along with everyone else on the small black and purple planet, could suspect nothing of the sort. In the school, the alarm on the girl's watch was going off, having recently changed the battery the alarm had obviously reset itself for a time unapproved by her. It was 1:22 in the afternoon. She had just finished English. At the same time the army had just finished piecing together the weapon. One hundred and fifty miles from the surface of the Earth now stood rectangular frame contraption constructed of a metallic liquidy rock substance. Within the immense frame of metallic rock a thin veil of a blue-toned light connected the sides. The sheet of light was far thinner than any sheet of paper, in fact, if one were to have viewed it up-close from the side, they would have been able to have seen nothing at all; but the earth sized weapon was there, and its makers were ready to use its full force. Slowly, the army slid the contraption around the earth, so that the entire globe passed through the thin blue light, gradually disappearing as it reemerged on the other side.
No one on earth panicked. They didn't have time to. The only thing anyone had time to do, was to look up and see a deep blue tone moving across the sky at about the speed of a commercial airplane. Eventually the blue light engulfed the entire world and the planet disappeared. After a brief period of no more than several seconds, however, the once obsolete black and purple planet flashed back into existence. However, this time the Earth looked very different. Instead of its black and purple color it was now an odd blue and green, a color that hadn't been seen on the planet for nearly five generations. With the mission complete, the vast army dismantled their blue light weapon and began the long trek back to their own planet.
On the now transformed earth, dozens of people sat in a park as the noon-time sun beat down. It was July and the park was filled a sea of children and their parents. The summer sun was hot, but the shaded areas around the trees and the mist that the breeze blew of the fountains made it bearable. On one particular bench sat a woman engaged in a bag of raspberries that she had brought from a multipurpose raspberry vendor in the park. "Honey?" She hesitantly called to her husband, who sat beside her reading the latest weekly paper. "Yes?" He replied." "I think it's time." The woman had put down the raspberries and was grasping her swollen stomach. "Really? Are you sure? I'll go get the car." Her husband ran to where the car was parked. Two minutes later he pulled up next to the bench and helped his wife into the car. The disappeared into the distance and turned a corner.
Two hours later, the cries of a newly born life flooded the hospital room. "It's a girl." The doctor announced. "Do you have a name picked out, yet?" He asked. The baby's father answered him. "We were planning on giving her a family name, but we've decided to name her Anastasia- something new and original." "That's a pretty name" The doctor commented as he went to leave the room. "Perhaps someday 'Anastasia' will be a family name, too, and her great, great, great granddaughter will have that name." The doctor closed the door behind him as he finished talking, but it didn't matter anyway. The two new parents didn't appear to have heard. They were too occupied with their new little bundle.
"Hello, Stacy." The mother whispered to the tiny creature. "Hello, Stacy Belikov."
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Klean-Strip Boiled Linseed Oil contains driers to speed film drying and hardness. Linseed oil without this additive can take over a week to dry. Kleen-Strip Boiled Linseed Oil can enhance brushing and leveling when added to oil based paints! Linseed Oil is a yellowish oil extracted from the seeds of flax and used as a drying oil in paints and varnishes and in linoleum, printing inks, and synthetic resin. Just rub on wood and let dry 10 minutes, then rub off the excess. Great for gun stocks or furniture and more! Packaged in a steel can with childproof cap.


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Some Amazing Details about Rivers in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal pradesh is one of the most beautiful state in India. Home to number of hill stations like Manali, Shimla, Kasauli, Dalhausie and many more which can make your heart pound widely. Today in this article we will discuss everything about the rivers flowing in Himachal Pradesh. In Himachal Pradesh there are basically 5 main rivers which are even mentioned in our very own holy scriptures Rig Veda. Yamuna Beas Satluj Ravi Chenab Ravi The historical name of Ravi river in Himachal pradesh was Purshpani or Iravati. Total length of the river in himachal is around 158km Ravi originate from… Read moreSome Amazing Details about Rivers in Himachal Pradesh


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Woman's anger after parents say 'there are worse things' than being infertile
The anonymous woman told of her grief after her parents failed to comfort her when she delivered the news that she is unable to have children - telling her that 'a lot of people have it worse'.
Source: the Mail online | Health - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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Many agencies that offer donated embryos, including most of those supported by federal grants, are affiliated with Christian or anti-abortion rights organizations.
Source: NYT Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CAROLINE LESTER Tags: In Vitro Fertilization Infertility Adoptions Health and Human Services Department embryos Abortion Faith-Based Initiatives Source Type: news
Publication date: Available online 15 February 2019Source: Best Practice &Research Clinical Obstetrics &GynaecologyAuthor(s): Theodoros D. Theodoridis, Panagiotis Pappas, Grigoris F. GrimbizisAbstractThe prevalence of congenital uterine anomalies (CUA) is reported to be 4,3-6,7% in the general population, 3,4-8% in the infertile population and 12,6-18,2% among those with recurrent miscarriages. They are the result of abnormal formation, differentiation and fusion of the Mu¨llerian or paramesonephric ducts during fetal life.Until now, various classification systems have been proposed for the categorization of Co...
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Effect of Chemotherapeutics and Tocopherols on MCF-7 Breast Adenocarcinoma and KGN Ovarian Carcinoma Cell Lines In Vitro.
Abstract The combination of doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide commonly used to treat breast cancer can cause premature ovarian failure and infertility. α-Tocopherol is a potent antioxidant whereas γ-tocopherol causes apoptosis in a variety of cancer models in vitro including breast cancer. We hypothesised that the combination of doxorubicin (Dox) and 4-hydroperoxycyclophosphamide (4-Cyc) would be more cytotoxic in vitro than each agent alone, and that α-tocopherol would reduce and γ-tocopherol would augment the cytotoxicity of the combined chemotherapeutics. Human MCF-7 breast cancer and KGN...
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Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE) is required in female mice for optimal embryonic development and implantation1.
In this study, we found that while the majority of young 6-week-old Aire-KO females had normal follicular reserves, mating behavior, and ovulation rates, 50% of females experienced embryonic loss between gestation day (GD) 5.5 and 7.5 that could not be attributed to insufficient progesterone production or decidualization. The quality of GD0.5 embryos recovered from Aire KO mice was reduced, and when cultured in vitro, embryos displayed limited developmental capacity in comparison to those recovered from WT mice. Further, embryos flushed from Aire KO dams at GD3.5 were developmentally delayed in comparison to WT controls an...
Source: Biology of Reproduction - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Warren BD, Ahn SH, McGinnis LK, Grzesiak G, Su RW, Fazleabas AT, Christenson LK, Petroff BK, Petroff MG Tags: Biol Reprod Source Type: research
Effects of N-acetyl-cysteine supplementation on sperm quality, chromatin integrity and level of oxidative stress in infertile men
Infertile men have higher levels of semen reactive oxygen species (ROS) than fertile men. High levels of semen ROS can cause sperm dysfunction, sperm DNA damage and reduced male reproductive potential. This st...
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Rahil Jannatifar, Kazem Parivar, Nasim Hayati Roodbari and Mohammad Hossein Nasr-Esfahani Tags: Research Source Type: research
Conditions: Implantation Failure; Infertility, Female; Vaginal Flora Imbalance Interventions: Drug: Vivag Plus; Drug: Placebo - Cap Sponsors: Zealand University Hospital; ARTPred; Bifodan A/S Not yet recruiting
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Certain Drugs, Supplements May Improve Sperm Health Certain Drugs, Supplements May Improve Sperm Health
Men with infertility may have better-quality sperm when they take certain nutritional supplements and medicines, but it's unclear whether that leads to pregnancies and births, a research review concludes.Reuters Health Information
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Three-dimensional printing models on reproductive surgery and human reproduction: systematic review and critical applications.
CONCLUSIONS: 3D models for human reproduction are feasible. They might improve assisted reproductive techniques, help in pre-surgical planning for reproductive surgeries, and provide accurate measures of ovarian reserve. Besides, we see future applications in endometrioma research and in the fabrication of devices, such as embryo transfer catheter and a 3D printed embryo. PMID: 30756546 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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One of the problems with IVF treatment is that patients still don't understand what the process involves. Not only doctors love complexifying the process ( so they can charge more for it !), there are so many myths and misconceptions floating around - both online and in the real world, that they don't know whom to trust.Most of them assume that it's too complicated for them to understand, and are happy to leave everything upto their doctor. This is why they are very vulnerable, and it's easy for unscrupulous doctors to tale them for ride, by using tons of jargon - and using this as a pretext to charge more for ev...
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(Natural News) Before ordering another drink, consider this: The American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) warns us that alcohol can cause a higher risk for seven types of cancers. While it may seem harmless, light to moderate alcohol consumption can cause more than five percent of cancers and deaths from it. Not only that, the...
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By analyzing ear wax from a deceased blue whale, scientists gained clues to years of chemical exposure.
(From mothernaturenetwork / by John Platt) — Pesticides. Flame retardants. Mercury. These are just a few of the chemicals that whales are exposed to as they swim about in the ocean. How do we know this? Their ears told us.
Specifically, their ear wax. It turns out that blue whales are constantly generating new layers of wax in their ear canals. This builds up into an "earplug" that last the whale's entire lifetime. And similar to the rings inside a tree's trunk, scientists have long used the waxy layers of these plugs to determine a whale's age.
But two scientists from Baylor University wondered what clues besides age the earplugs would provide. They theorized that the wax would also provide a catalog of two types of chemicals: the hormones the whales naturally secreted and the chemicals they were exposed to in the ocean.
They got a chance to test their theory after a 21-meter blue whale was struck and killed by a ship in 2007. The whale's carcass revealed an earplug with 24 discrete layers. With each later (called a laminae) taking about six months to form, that put the male whale at about 12 years old (probably just around the age of sexual maturity). Here's what it looked like:
They found a lot. The earplug, originally collected by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, provided the Baylor scientists — professors Stephen Trumble and Sascha Usenko — the opportunity to test for what it contained. They found a lot.
Some of the substances in the wax belonged there. The scientists found varying levels of cortisol, for example. The whale produced cortisol at a fairly regular level for its first 126 months, but levels shot up 800 percent after that. This was shortly after testosterone levels also increased, indicating that the young whale had reached sexual maturity at roughly between 114 and 126 months. "Our research was able to improve upon estimates of sexual maturity for blue whales," Trumble said in a press release. "Previous estimates provided a 10-year range of maturity and we have been able to pinpoint exactly when the whale in the study hit sexual maturity. Our research was able to shed new light on the life cycle of whales."
More troubling was the presence of 42 chemicals that did not belong in the whale's body: pesticides (including DDT, which was banned in the U.S. back in 1972), 15 different types of PCBs, mercury and other substances. Many of these chemicals were present in the very first layer of wax, indicating they may have been transmitted to the young whale through its mothers' milk.
This new information, which Usenko calls "a new field of research," provides clues into how humans affect marine life. "You have this 100-year-old question: How are we impacting these animals? There is ship traffic, environmental noise, climate change and contaminants. Now, we are able to provide definitive answers by analyzing whale earwax plugs," he said.
The scientists say researchers could now go back to examine other earplugs in museum collections to see what evidence they yield so we can see how environmental contaminants have affected whales over the past six or seven decades.


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Press ReleaseKarlsruhe, Germany - Germany-based online games publisher Gameforge has beamed renowned Star Trek experts Denise and Michael Okuda aboard as contributors/consultants for the publisher's in-development Star Trek casual browser and Facebook games based on the classic series. The Okudas have more than 20 years of experience with the popular science-fiction franchise and collaborate with Gameforge by providing their expertise regarding visual elements and technical data. They will also design logos for the games and assure consistency with Star Trek timelines and canon.
Michael and Denise Okuda have been professionally involved with the Star Trek franchise since the 1980s; Michael served as a graphic designer and technical consultant starting with 1987's Star Trek: The Next Generation to Star Trek: Enterprise and several movies. Denise has also been deeply entrenched in the popular series for many years. She was a video and computer playback supervisor on numerous Star Trek television shows as well as several of the accompanying movies. Together, Michael and Denise authored The Star Trek Encyclopedia, considered by many to be the foremost authority on Star Trek lore and technology.
"The most exciting time in any Star Trek project is at the very beginning, when the concepts and designs are developed," said Michael Okuda. "We are having a great time working with the innovative team at Gameforge on these new chapters in the Star Trek saga."
"Gameforge is working hard to capture the authentic look-and-feel of the Star Trek universe and they understand the sense of fun that is so important to Star Trek's core," added Denise Okuda. "They are dedicated to interweaving the joy of exploration, of discovery, of going boldly, where no one has gone before into their games."
"We knew first off that in order to make great Star Trek games that we had to enlist some of the foremost Star Trek authorities. Denise and Michael are a tremendous asset to us in making these casual games," said Ralf Adam, VP of Publishing at Gameforge. "Having such great Star Trek icons as contributors to our games will help us in our goal of creating a Star Trek experience that fans and gamers can be proud of."
The Star Trek universe has entertained millions around the world for decades and boasts one of the most loyal and dedicated fan bases in popular culture. As Gameforge works to bring the storied classic franchise to life as a free-to-play casual browser game for players around the globe, Denise and Michael Okuda will be working with Gameforge to ensure a fun and engaging Star Trek experience.
The Web-based casual browser and Facebook Star Trek games by Gameforge are scheduled for release in 2011.
About Gameforge
Gameforge is the largest independent global provider of online games. Located in Karlsruhe, Germany, Gameforge offers 20 games in more than 50 languages and more than 100 million registered users worldwide. The Gameforge portfolio includes Metin2, the largest massively multiplayer online game in Europe and popular games such as OGame, Ikariam, Gates of Andaron, or Gladiatus. The Gameforge portal MMOGAME.COM integrates all Gameforge games in a comprehensive community network. Gameforge has won numerous awards, including "Technology Pioneer 2009" from the World Economic Forum and "Entrepreneur of the Year 2008." Ikariam won the German Computer Game Award 2009 in the "Best Browser Game" category. In 2010, Gameforge was awarded "TOP JOB Employer of the Year" and titled one of the best employers of 2010 by the Great Place to Work Institute Germany.


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I don't know that I've ever met a business person who said, "I don't care about data. Let me manage solely by intuition." This isn't to say that hunches and gut feel are not important (just see Malcolm Gladwell's "Blink" if you doubt that), but that most of us understand that our hunches need to face the hard reality of data.
So it shouldn't be controversial to say that business leaders strive to be data driven.
In the face of this, it is remarkable that so many business leaders do not have ready access to usable, actionable, real-time data. As one colleague put it to me recently: "Most people have tons of data everywhere you turn, but most of that data isn't accessible or usable." (Click here for supporting research by The Aberdeen Group). continue reading »


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Jack Robertson will be performing every Saturday afternoon beginning at 5:30PM at the FloraBama Lounge and Oyster Bar. He is a singer, songwriter, musician and pole dancer. Jack was born in Ft. Worth and raised in Arkansas. Jack played regularly in Branson, MO for 6 years before getting a record deal in Nashville in the early 90's. He had a few singles released to radio and three videos on CMT and none of them did crap!
Jack currently lives in Foley, AL and has been playing along the Alabama gulf coast and at the Flora-Bama for the past 16 years. Most people know him by Big Earl now (more so than Jack). Jack has recorded eight "Alabama Big Earl" comedy CD's and is having the most fun he's ever had!
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Christian Scott, also known as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah is a two-time Edison Award winning (2010 and 2012) and Grammy Award nominated jazz trumpeter, composer and producer.
The Fall of 2015 marks Christian's debut release on Ropeadope titled Christian Scott Stretch Music. The album demonstrates of Stretch music compositions that is sure to be an impactful statement of the genre.


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Apple-1 likely finished by Steve Jobs is for sale
An early Apple computer is up for auction, and it's a safe bet the winning bidder will be shelling out north of $1 million. The reason? The Apple-1 being sold at Charitybuzz appears to be a rare prototype likely hand-finished by Steve Jobs himself four decades ago, reports Recode.
In fact, it is "quite possibly the first Apple-1 ever created," says the site. With three days left, the top bid was $505,000 on Monday morning, but given the lineage of this one—and the fact that the last Apple-1 up for auction fetched $900,000—it won't be a big surprise if the million-dollar barrier is broken, notes CNET.
The current owner picked it up for $18,000 in 2000. "It's the rookie card," Apple expert Corey Cohen tells Recode. He says these early models, built by Steve Wozniak, were finished by Jobs or Dan Kottke, and Kottke doesn't recall working on this particular one.
What's more, the auction site says the computer has a circuit board that appears to be unique to all other Apple-1s. The board didn't end up in production, further suggesting this is a prototype.
The winning bidder gets a variety of add-ons, including a BASIC program cassette and the games Star Trek and Blackjack, also on cassette. Cohen, however, advises against trying to power up the computer, notes PC Mag.
Some proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Arizona. (This priceless space artifact was accidentally auctioned off.)
This article originally appeared on Newser: 'Rookie Card' Apple-1, Likely Finished by Jobs, Is for Sale


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{BIRD NOTES} ~ October 31, 2011
Bird Notes
As I was shoveling way too much snow out of my driveway this morning I was joined by a yellow-rumped warbler that was poking among leaves I had turned over as I shoveled. Now that the fields are covered I'm interested to see if all of the geese in the area will move out.
---Charlie La Rosa,
Retreat Treats (10/30)
This afternoon at the Retreat Meadows: among the 600-odd
A Grand Day on
Friday 10/28 turned out to be a spectacular day at the hawk watch on Putney Mt. 6 Watchers trudged up through the snow and were treated to 333 birds, of which 133 were Turkey Vultures . It seemed to be TV moving day, with most birds rising up one after another and gliding over our heads. Most passed in the space of 2 hours. We also saw to 2 Bald Eagles, 3 Golden Eagles , over 90 Red-tails, Northern Harriers, Goshawks, Cooper's, Sharpies, Red Shoulders (9), 3 Osprey, Kestrels(5) and a Rough-legged.
Weather: light to mod NW wind, Blue skies, Temps.... well....cold but not freezing and snow on the ground. Guess the birds knew a whomper of a storm was coming.
---Terri Armata,
How Clever Are Ravens?
Check out this short story about a Raven pair, a Dog and a Bone.
The Trick or Treat Storm
After it finally stopped snowing, we measured 15 inches of snow in our backyard here at Chipmunk Crossing. The birds were frantically shuttling in and out of the bird feeders and virtually stepping on each other to get to the millet and black oil sunflower seed. There were no unusual species among them, just hungry regulars converting bird seed into energy. They included many Juncos and Chickadees, a male Cardinal, a handsome White-throated Sparrow, 2 Blue Jays, 4 Morning Doves, 2 White-breasted Nuthatches, 3 Goldfinch, and 3 Tufted Titmice. The day before the storm a small vociferous flock of crows flew over the house in hot pursuit of two croaking Ravens. They were doing their best to usher them out of the neighborhood.
Keep in mind that the Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 17. We are in need of volunteers to do feeder counts. If interested, drop me an e-mail and include your address so we can determine if you live within the count circle.
Please share your birding news with us.
What have you got coming to your feeders?
Are there any birds nesting in your yard?
What have you seen while on a trip?
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