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Before I get started, this is gonna be extremely long. Not only that, its pretty late and Im typing this half asleep, so my grammar and punctuation may be a bit all over the place haha.
I guess there is no way to start this other than from the beginning.
Last March I met the most amazing girl. She was everything I was looking for and more! It took me a long time to pluck up the courage to enter a relationship with her. Throughout my teens I had a major problem with trust. I have no idea where it originated from, other than it might have had something to do with my home life (which when I was younger was a bit unstable) and the fact my past relationships were utter disasters - resulting in me getting pretty torn up. So when I met her I was completely in my shell, but she brought me out of it.
Our relationship was incredible. I had never felt such a strong connection with someone before and I can honestly say she is the first person Ive truly loved. She said the exact same about me (even now she still says that its true). We had a lot of fun and I totally and utterly trusted her. Not once did I ever think she would break that trust. I felt completely safe.
Everything was great up until October. Things started to feel a bit off. I started thinking that I was doing something wrong, so I kept asking her if everything was okay - she said everything was fine. So I left things as they were.
Slowly I started to realise the problem. At the beginning of our relationship she was on exam leave from school and then once that was over she had finished high school. Im at university (Im 2 years older). So when she was off during the summer so was I, meaning we saw each other pretty frequently. Once I started going back to uni, we saw each other less. Unfortunately when I was at uni she would be off from work, but when I was off she was working. Talk about bad timing. Obviously we still made an effort to see each other, but rather than 2 or 3 times a week, it was slowly dwindling to once a week, then once every 10 days. We still spoke everyday but it wasnt the same. It also didnt help that in addition to me working and being at uni I am also in a band (we record and rehearse A LOT). Slowly we were losing that spark we had.
Once November hit, we went through a 2 week period of not seeing each other and our contact each day was becoming less and less frequent. Both of us were too stubborn, maybe scared, to bring it up. Finally she brought it up. We spoke for about 4 hours about it. We told each other how much we cared about each other and how much we desperately wanted it to work. We both wanted to be with each other and for me that was enough for it to work out.
So we finally met up after 2 weeks of not seeing each other. In hindsight it was probably a bad idea we went to the cinema (no time to talk etc). Weirdly enough, it was really awkward. Something felt wrong and we barely spoke. Later on that night we both acknowledged how weird it was and agreed that it was probably down to the fact that we hadnt saw each other in a while and that we didnt get a chance to talk. So we decided to keep going.
A couple of days later she broke up with me. She explained that she loved me and wanted to try but she felt that it wasnt going to work and that we had lost our spark. It was a long and horrible process. We spoke for a good while about it, and that was that. I ended up getting extremely drunk afterwards which didnt help at all (pretty ugly sight I can imagine).
Ive been through 2 really bad break ups before but this seriously was the worst. It ended amicably, and we still spoke (we are still on speaking terms and can talk like we used to). But even still, it was and still is so painful. I still dont understand where it all went wrong. She said there was more to it than just not seeing each other often and losing our spark.
So the past month and a half Ive just dived into my band work. Practicing, getting our own studio, planning our debut album. Its been good. Im surrounded by the best friends I could ask for. Im constantly busy, never home to sit and think. Yet, all I can think about is her and whats happened. I feel so empty and lost. I love my friends and my band but it isnt filling this hole I feel inside. Its really weird, because Ive never experienced anything like this. I feel really lonely. Ive went on a date since and tried to move on but I feel its far too soon, because Im still attached to her. I know time is the greatest healer but its still easily the hardest thing Ive went through. Worst part is that, Ive found myself going out a lot more (which may sound good) but to clubs and bars - Ive been drinking a lot and smoking a lot more too. I also had a one night stand on a drunken night out with a complete stranger. Ive never felt so guilty and disgusting in my life. Thats not who I am. I feel as if im not me.
About 10 days ago, I was talking to her via facebook. Just general chit chat. The topic of our break up came up and I asked her if there was a chance of us trying again. I obviously want us to try, but I asked because if there is a chance I know I can work towards that, but if there isnt then I know I can move on and and remain friends with her without having an ulterior motive everytime I talk to her. She said that she didnt know because she hadnt had time to come to terms with whats happened. She said it was too soon. She kept saying she missed me and that although she would love to try, shes too scared that it will end up the same as before.
Im not naive, so I take everything she says with a pinch of salt. My friends all think that she might just be playing me. I doubt it, but I guess you never know. Ive backed off since then and our contact has became less and less frequent.
Theres obviously a lot more to this than what Ive typed, but Ive typed enough ... far too much in fact (I apologise for the length of this haha).
So I guess what Im asking is, what the hell do I do? I feel so, so lost. As much as I know that if we got back together it could be a bad idea, I believe in 2nd chances. Im trying to be mature and adult about this and move on. Part of me wants her back, part of me wants to move on. I feel torn.
Im really sorry about the length of this haha.
Im Always Wishing Too Late ...
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I'm so sorry that you are going through this. I am not saying this lightly: break-ups hurt very badly, and I know exactly how you feel. Feeling torn and confused are definitely things I've felt before. Please try to take care of yourself first before focusing on the break-up and how you're trying to make decisions. You say you're busy with your band (which I totally understand, as my brother's in a band and he's constantly busy!), but try to give yourself the care and space you need to heal. Sleep, eat, relax, try not to be so busy. If you feel more rested, you'll feel more able to think through your feelings.
It sounds like this girl meant a lot to you, and I understand that you want to give her another chance. What do you think will happen if you two get back together? Do you think you'd be willing to have a talk about what else she had felt was going on that had been affecting the relationship? I know all that would be hard to hear, so please don't think I'm suggesting this and not thinking it won't be difficult!
How long has it been since the break-up (a month and a half or so? I'm sorry, I'm sure you've mentioned that above)? Going on a date and trying to move on might be a bit too soon for you if you're still feeling attached to her. There is no time limit on grieving: take your time and let yourself heal. If you take a bit longer or shorter to move on, honestly, that doesn't mean anything (and this is coming from someone who takes a long time to move on from things).
I think that focusing on your band and record label (good for you, by the way!) and your friends are great ideas, and I think that some distraction from pain is healthy; as too much focus can be hurtful, in my opinion. But too much distraction won't help you accept or deal with your feelings. And again, I say this knowing that actually letting yourself feel what you need to feel is extremely tough. Try to maybe allocate a time for thinking about those feelings, and then a "free period" for fun things for you to do.
I don't know how to say this, but sometimes, when you're grieving, you're really not yourself. Sometimes, you just do things you wouldn't normally do. Your feelings, thoughts, and decisions are sometimes hastily made or not reflective of who you are because you're so hurt and withdrawn from who you used to be - how you used to feel with that person. I've dated too soon or made quick decisions that I really didn't want or mean to do because I missed that person; and it was a foggy time for me. So I completely understand how you feel. Please don't beat yourself up over that. Take care of yourself first, and maybe think about your health when it comes to smoking and drinking. Casual drinking is fun, and I understand that bands are in that environment, but please take care of yourself. Your health is so imporant.
I truly hope you feel better soon, and that you feel more rested and less confused. I wish I could tell you what to do, but it's your choice. If you'd like to be with her again, then that is absolutely something you're allowed to want and feel. If you want to move on, then that is just as fine. As long as you are taking care of yourself and still doing things you enjoy, then that is a good start to trying to process everything. Sorry to add this as a random question, but what kind of band are you in? It sounds like a good one! Take care!
"I do the best that I can. I'm just what I am." - Rush (Best I Can)
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Thanks for the reply copper86! I really appreciate it
It was a really long post, so I appreciate someone taking the time to read it and take it in.
The only way I would get back together with her would be if we both agreed on making more an effort with one another and actually voicing our concerns and problems to one another before its too late.
We had a talk like that during our talk on Facebook about 10 days ago. Tbh, when I look back on the night we broke up, its a haze and I cant remember what was said. So I asked her the reasons. The main ones were that we lost that spark I keep talking about, the fact we werent affectionate with each other anymore, we never saw each other and we never made an effort or spoke about our problems. I could have killed her when she said all this, because I felt the exact same way. Everything she said I would sit and think "Jesus, we were exactly in the same boat."
It was frustrating knowing that if we had just spoke to each other then we could have fixed it, or at least tried. Communication really is key.
Yeah, we broke up on the 30th of November (Im sure it was) so its been around a month and half. I mean, Ive been through break ups before and moved on pretty swiftly to better things, but I just dont see a light at the end of the tunnel here. I know its still early days but its pretty torturous. The girl I went on a date with is lovely and a really nice person - funnily enough I liked her before I started going with my ex. Normally I would have been thrilled to go on a date with her, but I was just bored and restless.
It sucks.
I havent really spoke about this to anyone, except a few close friends, but even they dont know the full story. So I have been pretty much bottling everything up, and its worked thus far. Now I feel Im at breaking point.
Im Always Wishing Too Late ...
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Woops! I wasnt finished my post there and added it by accident haha! Ill finish.
Ive definitely cut down lately on smoking and drinking. Eating a lot more healthily, so Im feeling better in that aspect. Its far too tempting to just go out and get drunk, so that I forget for just a little while. It never works obviously.
I guess time will tell. The balls in her court as far as Im concerned. Ive told her what I want and how I feel. Its up to her.
Haha, its funny, me and my bandmates were wondering what genre we fit into. I would say we are alt-rock/indie. The only band I can compare us to sound wise would be Circa Survive. Check them out! They are incredible.
Im Always Wishing Too Late ...
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Hi TheCitizenErased,
I think the biggest thing here first is for you to start taking good care of yourself. You mentioned above that you've stopped smoking and drinking as much. You also mentioned a sexual encounter with a stranger. Are you able to remember whether you used safer sex practices there? either way, it would be sound to check in with a sexual healthcare provider. Do you have a doctor or clinic you go to for your sexual health needs?
What I'm hearing in what you're saying is a lot of regret. Do you feel like you can forgive yourself for your relationship not working out?
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Hi Robin Lee
Yup, I made sure it was safe. I also got checked at my local GP a few days afterwards and I was fine.
Yeah, its definitely a lot of regret. Im not sure, at the present Im trying my best to forgive myself but I just cant. Im starting to get angry now rather than upset about it.
Just one of these things I guess.
Im Always Wishing Too Late ...
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Hey There,
Want to talk any about what that anger is about or who (or what) it's directed at?
Also, re STIs: you'll want to get tested again in a month or two as some viruses or infections take a while to show up in tests. Regular STI testing is sound for sexually active folks, particularly if they're not in a long-term (as in years), monogamous relationship.
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I just read about an organization in Philadelphia called Interim House. It's a 6-month residential program for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. They started a knitting and crocheting program in 2004. You can check out some of their handiwork here:
Looks like they could use any yarn donations - even odds and ends.
I've contacted them to get an address for donations. I'll post it here once I receive it.
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Thanks for the tip. I live in Philadelphia and didn't know this group exists. I'm sure I have yarn in my stash that I can drop off there.
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I just did a major destash and sent them a big box full.
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Ohh, Im going! If there are tickets still left that is!
Im coming over on the 13th of august, or will they all be gone by then?
Ohh, Im going! If there are tickets still left that is!
Im coming over on the 13th of august, or will they all be gone by then?
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hey dan can you get me in for free i'll give you free pr0n.
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Tim, I'm sure there will still be tickets when you get here. But just in case I'll set one aside for you.
Welcome to your NY studies!
Man, I seriously wish I could go. I get the absolute biggest kick from those events. I'd be hovering over Todd like I do over dan. ha! I know I've had to have weird people out up there.
That's exactly why I enjoyed them so much. It's a place that's really respectful to the artist.Originally Posted by Irene Gallo
Originally Posted by Irene Gallo
Thansk Irene, Im gettin giddy arlready! See you soon!
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Oh hardy har har, MRALLCAPS. Careful with the trashtalk, I'm not out of the thunderdome... yet. Besides, your mom likes my paintbrush. (tell her I said "HI")Originally Posted by MIKECORRIERO
Do you think there's enough spaces for me to ask if the illustration club at VCU would be interested in going? I think we would be looking at a range of 15 to 30 people. A gathering like this would be a great experience for the club -
- Chris
first come, first serve.Originally Posted by Mr. Visions
if you acted now, im sure it'd be no problem.
it'll be great to have around the nyc area, man!
- Dan Dos Santos
Thanks Dan, I just sent the powers that be an email. I didn't know if you had filled up yet or not, since this is freakishly awesome. I'd love to come, so we'll see what happens. If I can't get them all to go, I'll russle up a group to make a roadtrip -
- Chris
I'm bummed that you aren't demo-ing, Dan. I only got to sample your demo at the con.
(I think I'm missing the purchasing info for these events)
I see lovely Irene is looking in... nice to have met you in S.D. and thanks for all you do.
i'm waiting on a buddy to let me know if he can go before i buy tickets.
are they on sale already, or almost sold out?
if they're going fast, i may just buy em and see what happens.
any info on this anyone?
i'm talking specifically about the oct 7th one.
the Society is closed all August so i doubt there will be anyone there to take your calls, but if i were you i'd call anyways to be 100% sure.
actually, i called them and they said that there are only a few gone so far.
so i think next week will hopefully be soon enough to get a ticket still.
the girl i talked to said i could call next week, so i'm thinking someone will hopefully be there.
The Society's exhibit halls are closed in August, but they are OPEN to take calls. The place closes in August each year so that it can be repainted, have the plumming fixed, and generaly catch up on work without teh distarctions of their normal activities. In other words, do not be afarid to call and ask for tickets- there will be someone there to take your order and mail out the tickets.
No new info, but, we have changed Greg's postcard to be...well, louder!
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HRA 285: Wrap-up
July 14, 2010
That's all for today!
Well...we finally did it. We're getting rid of our circa 1983 waterbed! Yep, that's right. We went bedroom set shopping on my birthday and ordered a new set. In the meantime, it's been a ton of work to get our bedroom ready for the new furniture, thanks to my having thrown every item of clothing I ever owned into my closet for the past 24 years.
So now I have 5 giant garbage bags full of junk to go out this week. Plus, my husband's been dismantling the bed. Needless to say, there's also a lot of dust involved! If you'd like to own the very waterbed I've slept on since 1983, you're welcome to have it for free. (I'll even autograph the mattress ;). You just have to cart it away. My husband is carefully making note of how to reassemble it because he knows that someone will surely want to sleep on it again someday. (I'm less than convinced.)
Even if you don't want to sleep on my old waterbed, you may still want to see me speak about SEO! Remember to register for the next SEMNE event, "Responsible Search Marketing," taking place in Rocky Hill, CT on July 20th.
Catch you there or in 2 weeks here! Jill


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Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
Print version ISSN 0365-0596
FREY, Marcos Noronha et al. Case for diagnosis. An. Bras. Dermatol. [online]. 2010, vol.85, n.4, pp.561-563. ISSN 0365-0596. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0365-05962010000400023.
Lichen nitidus is a rare dermatosis, characterized by round, skin-colored papules whose size varies between 1-2 mm and are generally asymptomatic. It does not have predilection for gender or race, affecting mainly children and young adults. Its clinical course is unpredictable, but most cases tend to spontaneously regress years after the onset of the disease. Lesions are often localized, but rare reports of disseminated disease exist.
Keywords : Lichen nitidus; Lichenoid eruptions; Lichens.


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Third generation builder Dave DePaulo, owner of Bella Homes, offered 8 Aurora Ave., Oak Ridge in Saratoga Springs for this year's Parade of Homes. The house has 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms inside 3,483 square feet.
The model is one of five plans available in the Oak Ridge development off Dyer Switch Road. "The Palio," featured here, is finished with stone, copper, cedar shake shingles and cedar trim. High-end finishing work includes granite steps to a mahogany front door. Inside, there are bead board ceilings, custom wood paneling, crown molding, wainscoting and built-ins.
Base price: $697,000.
Q: How have your clients through the years influenced the choice of amenities you offer at Oak Ridge?
A: Our clients decide on every aspect of their home, from windows to shingles to the color of the walls. They decide everything as our houses are truly 100 percent custom. The amenities at Oak Ridge are consistent to all the homes we build. We only use genuine granite and all natural materials such as cedar shake shingles and Hardie board. We have also designed and have our overhead garage doors made from cedar, they are 3 1/2 inches thick. Our customers desire and enjoy the look of the natural materials. Inside the home they want hardwood floors, custom built-ins, custom paneled walls, multiple levels of crown molding, functional kitchens with custom-made cabinets and intimate lighting. Many clients are going with larger custom showers instead of tubs in the master baths. Ample closets with custom shelving seems to be a must.
Q: As a third generation home builder, how has your work been influenced by your father and grandfather?
Honesty is the most important legacy from my grandfather, an honorable man who told it like it is. He had loyal clients and a great reputation for doing the right thing. My Dad taught me to work hard and to only accept the best. He has a near-perfectionist's attitude towards what he does. It doesn't matter what it is and how long it takes, there is only one way to do things for my dad, the right way. Consequently, I pride myself on my dedication to perfection, but most of all I"m proud of my honesty and my desire to always do what is right. My foreman, Tanner Duguid, is also a third-generation builder and tradesman. He was also shaped by his father and grandfather is many of the same ways.


text: On Tue, 17 Jun 2003, matthew green wrote: > > Hello everybody > > > > kern/18256 requests a bump of MAXPARTITIONS to 16 on hpcarm. A quick > > grep shows that rouhgly half of our arch have it definded to 16 and the > > other half have it defined to 8. > > > > Is there a particular reason why MAXPARTITIONS is not consistent accross > > platforms? This prevents moving a disk from one arch to another. > > Yes. You'll screw up all the device nodes in /dev if you don't do it > carefully. wd1a will become wd0i. > > i386 did things in a very kludgy manner, which should not be copied on > other archs. > > > exactly how else do you make this change without being kludgy? the > i386 method seems useful to me - i do believe 1 or 2 other ports > have copied that change... Get us a devfs. As an interum, the i386 method should be changed to move bit fields around. We're talking about quantities that line up as nice bitmasks, yet it does multiplication and division. Take care, Bill


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The island of Bali attracts top surfers from Australia and Hawaii plus beginners from across the globe. The peak surf season for Bali is April-October, but the destination remains popular year round. The 5km long sandy stretch of Kuta is arguably the best beach front in Bali. A lack of dangerous rocks or coral, makes the area attractive for beginners.
At the southern-most point of the island, you'll find Uluwatu, a left reef that is well known by surfing enthusiasts. The reef is divided into several sections - from top to bottom they are Outside Temple, The Bommies, Temple, Outside Corner, Racetracks and The Peak. The Peak breaks directly in front of the cave, which is the entry and exit point for surfing Uluwatu. Other spots to hit up for BIG waves in this area are Dreamland, Padang-Padang, Bingin/Impossibles and Suluban.
Did you know...?
Popular tourist spot, Uluwatu Temple is inhabited by a large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belongings! If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit.


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Overcast, one of my favorite iOS apps, has a thing where it shows how many App Store ratings it has. I don't know if it was the first app to do this, but it was the first I'd seen. Anyway, I wanted that functionality in one of my apps.
As it turns out, the App Store has an API for getting this information. All you need to do is download from
https://itunes.apple.com/lookup?id=APP_ID (where APP_ID is the ID of the app you're interested in). This gives you a pile of JSON which contains, among many other things, the count of ratings for the app.
So, download some JSON over https, and parse it. Simple. I wrote a little class to do this. There's one function, which looks something like this:
func fetchNumberOfRatings(appID: String, completion: @escaping (Bool, Int) -> ()) {
let appStoreURL = URL(string: "https://itunes.apple.com/lookup?id=\(appID)")
let task = URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: appStoreURL!, completionHandler: { (data, response, error) in
var gotResult = false
var ratingsCount = 0
if error == nil && data != nil,
let jsonResult = (try? JSONSerialization.jsonObject(with: data!, options:[])) as? NSDictionary,
let results = jsonResult["results"] as? NSArray,
results.count > 0,
let result = results[0] as? NSDictionary,
let numberOfTimes = result["userRatingCountForCurrentVersion"] as? Int
// Got it!
gotResult = true
ratingsCount = numberOfTimes
DispatchQueue.main.async {
completion(gotResult, ratingsCount)
It's pretty self-explanatory. It uses
NSURLSession to download the JSON, parses it with
NSJSONSerialization, and calls a completion proc you provide. You'd call it like:
FARatingCounter.defaultCounter.fetchNumberOfRatings(appID: appInfo.ID) {
success, number in
// Do something with number
I just posted this to GitHub, along with a little sample app showing how to use it. Check it out here.


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Also some advice about Roselia. There are better places to chain it. If you are using platinum then route 229 is best during the day as it has a 45% encounter rate and from personal experience it is very good. I got 6 shiny Roselia from there. You could also try route 222 (in front of pal park) it is one of only four pokemon to appear there (when Farfetch'd are not swarming) with 25% encounter rate. I got two shinies from there.
Shinies are good.
Why not chain Budew in Eterna Forest instead? Then it's just an evolution step to Roselia. I don't have the guts to chain in the trophy garden. @_@
As for identifying shiny patches- I never jump on one unless I'm absolutely certain it's shiny. If I missed it because I was distracted, or the patch is directly behind me, I reset. At least in my eyes, a shiny patch has a long, pulsing glow instead of a quick sparkle. Also, if you look at the patches of grass directly in front of you that you kick up as you walk, the shiny patch kinda looks like that.
I find it interesting to know what people are chaining, why, when they stop, and what problems they run into. Keep 'em comin, folks. I'll post an update of my own later.
i had a shinx chain up to 38 and i broke on a "corner". i was on the outside edge and 2 steps away from an actual corner. let me know if this happens to anyone else and how to tell which spots are "corners"
@T-B0ne 27 - the corner spots are the ones that are in a diagonal line in any direction from your character. The main one to stay away from is the one that is four to either side by four up/down (so four away diagonally).
I've still had a lot of troubling chaining Bagon. I can't even easily get back to 40 where I was last time before it broke. I tried chaining the swarm today which was Eletrike at Valley Windworks with a static pokemon lead, but even with the 70% appearance rate for it, I still messed it up. I think I'm just bad in small grass spots compared to something the size of the spot for chaining on route 222. I wish every route had a patch that size... darnit
I've had a fair amount of luck lately with chaining. In the past couple weeks I've gotten 5 shiny Togepi, 4 shiny Corsola, 4 shiny Smeargle, a shiny Zigzagoon, Beldum, and Krabby (at 15!).
I've evolved 2 Togepi into a Togetic and Togekiss, and evolved my 2 shiny Eevee I got a while ago into Espeon and Umbreon, which are awesome shinies.
I don't know what to do next. I really want a Gastly and Ponyta, but they've given so much trouble before for some reason. I've gotten Gastly to 36 and Ponyta to 34 before breaking.
Shinies:x2x2x3x4x4 x11
man, i don't know how people do this! i've read a bunch of guides and still my record chain is 11. on shinx. XD
Shiny Latias: Caught December 27th, 2014 on ΩR.
Shiny Latios: Caught February 8th 2015 on αS.
i got 25 chains of Gastrodon. but i didn't like it so i broke the chain myself. lol. i am aiming for shiny buizel. just trying out.
3DS FC: 2878 9875 2043, consists of Shuppet, Phantump and Dusclops.
Another is 2981 9377 4651, and consists of Octillery, Poliwhirl and Gyarados.
I have ALL WHITE 2 Entree Forest Pokemon! Pm me for offers. My trainer name is either Chestnut or Vandread.
What a week for chaining. After I bagged the Oddishes I was going for, I decided to try something a little more challenging - Duskulls (10%, night only). I had to use super strict/paranoid methods to avoid breaking the chain, but it worked. I'm very pleased with how Duskull and Dusknoir look. Too bad Synchronize failed over and over (only 3 out of 9).
Then I went to Fuego Ironworks to get some Magnemites. That place gives me lots of trouble- I think it's the patches that jut out from the sides, and the lack of trees to keep me from running out of pokeradar range. After a few false starts, I completed my chain and got a few magnemites (one of them at the 23rd chain).
Finally, I went back to the place with the Duskulls for Ralts (20% morning/day, 10% night). I am not fond of pokemon whose encounter rate goes down at certain times of day, but I wanted the Ralts for its dual evolution paths. I got off to a rough start- 20% doesn't really seem easier than 10%- but by applying strict criteria to resetting, I got a chain going (broke one at 32 though).
A shiny patch appeared at 28, but I entered it without first moving the low-level Gengar I'd prepared with Mean Look and Night Shade to the front. So I panicked, and killed it with a Scyther instead of taking my chances with a Quick ball or Ultra ball. That was a dumb move. But I did chain to 40, and got up to 6 shinies until I nodded off for an instant in my greed to get a few more chains in before bed, and ran into a bad patch (and now I'm wide awake, gah!!!). Synchronize failed again - a puny 1 out of 6, but one of the failures was the Modest female I was also hoping for. I'll have to check the other 4's natures later. I'm steamed, but I can always go back for more if I need to.
I'm probably going to cut back on chaining for a bit. My current playthrough on Platinum was supposed to be a speed run before the real thing with the gender/name I wanted, and I was planning to restart after soft resetting for shiny Regis - soft resets aren't my style, so I don't know if I'll be able to do it without giving up. @_@
Too tired to upload pictures.
well I guess I want to start to chaining again!! I think is fun...
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I've had a good night of chaining. First, I checked the swarm and it was Nosepass on route 206. I decided to go for it and on my first try, I got it to a 55 chain with 2 shinies in it, and both shinies happened within the same super repel!!! After that chain broke at 55, I decided to stick around at route 206 to try my hand at chaining some Bronzors. I got it to 40 relatively easy with my Magnet Pull Magnezone. After forty, I caught 4 shinies and extended my chain up, past my personal best, to 70. Since I'm on a roll, I've been going after Murkrow now and currently working on my third attempt. The first one broke after 37 (so close!!!), the second broke quickly after 22. Hopefully I'll get even more lucky after this amazing chaining night and get some shiny Murkrows. Its purpleness is amazing too.
Can some explain me how PokeRadar works? And how I can catch shinies with it?
White FC= 1034 2103 8250
I fell off the wagon after less than a day. First I tried chaining Buneary, but the chains kept breaking and I'm baffled as to what I did wrong. I got lucky and got a shiny patch on #23 and then broke the chain not long after. Synchronize failed, but at least it doesn't have Klutz, so I'm satisfied.
The day after I tried chaining Pichu in the trophy garden and failed miserably. I think using Static backfired on me. So I went for something easier- Snover at Lake Acuity.
Today's swarm was Phanpy, so I went for a few of those. I got an early patch (#26 or so), then after failing for 50 or 60 Max Repels, got not one, but two shiny patches at the same time. What a waste.
Guess I should go back to soft resetting... it's hard to stay interested.
Anyway, my Shiny Roselia chaining attempt didn't pay off in the end. I did something wrong, and the chain broke apart. I could've started over today, but I decided to just focus on another chain instead. I'm planning on chaining for a Shiny Houndour on Platinum version next. I've always admired Shiny Houndour, so this is a great target to be after. I'll start tomorrow morning, and with any luck, I'll find it once I do enough chains. If not, then I might have to try chaining some more next weekend when I have more time.
I also had two shiny patches show at the same time while chaining pachirisu once too. One was on the edge though so i went for the safer one in the middle of the grass. I ended up with nine shinies from that chain too.
I tried chaining buneary and mine kept breaking, i hoped for an early shiny patch but never got one.
Congratulations on your shinies though. I hope your luck continues.
Ok update on my chaining. I have managed to obtain TWENTY shiny miltank on my pearl version. And at the moment i am still chaining Lickitung with three shinies so far.
Shinies are good.
Incoming long post:
I started off by catching a few Krabby:
Then I got the hankering for Beldum, despite the horrible desert conditions. I had to monkey with the DS clock, which I hate doing because it prevents me from synching my White cartridge. Naturally, I started at night when visibility was terrible. I did get an early encounter at #9, though I don't think it was a shiny patch- just a random sparkly patch that I ran into cause I lost patience.
It was an easy catch with a Dusk ball, and at the time I had no idea just how lucky I was. The chain broke 4 encounters later, since I could barely see the patches, and the next day I decided to try again. I was overconfident from the first run. It was then that I realized how bad Beldum's catch rate is- on par with legendaries. Even worse, I forgot it had a self-damaging move (Take Down). I've been breeding them recently, so the oversight was especially bad. I wasted most of my time keeping the Beldum asleep and my Scyther and Venusaur healed from sand damage. Since the first catch was so easy, I had less than 70 Ultra balls and a smattering of other pokeballs on me. Once the Ultra balls ran out, things went downhill from there.
The end result:
Beldum lost to self-damage: 8
Beldum accidentally killed: 1
Beldum caught: 0
I should've stopped right away, but I thought I might get a lucky catch. So licking my wounds, I checked the daily swarm (Corsola), and chained a pair.
Then I reset the clock again. This time I loaded up on 500 Max Repels, 800 Ultra balls, 80-100 Dusk, Repeat, and Luxury balls, and some healing items. I brought a Gengar with Hypnosis and Night Shade to shrug off Take Down and Leftovers to heal the sand damage. Its level was high enough to take down 40% of a Beldum's hp, but too low to repel encounters, so I put it at the rear of the party.
I spent 3 hours to chain to 40 - breaking the first chain at 35+ (arrgh), failing or giving up on a few short chains, and finally gutting it out to 40. Spent a few more hours for a measly 2 encounters. I wanted to get some other things done (errands, exercise), and even having set the clock 2 hours behind to maximize daylight hours, I had to stop. Visibility gets crummier by late afternoon and is useless at night.
Chained 4 more encounters this morning until I finally slipped up due to carelessness and forgot to activate a Max Repel. A Hippodon busted my chain a few steps later- I hate those things so much! I'm seething over the early break, but a bit relieved too. Thunderstorms are on the way, and I'd like to get some less stressful gaming in over the weekend. I need a break from chaining. I think I've pushed myself about as far as I can go.
Beldum lost to self-damage: 1 (struggled 20% hp away in one turn!)
Beldum accidentally killed: 1
Beldum caught: 4
Hello everyone. I just finished chaining Starly. I already had 2, one each on my platinum and pearl versions but i wwas annoyed at the amount of chains breaking on me and decided to chain something easy. I managed to get three more shiny Starly before choosing to break off the chain as the amount of repels i was using up was ridiculous for one shiny patch and i wanted to chain something else.
I was wondering what pokemon is everyone else chaining right now? I'm a little stuck on what to chain as i have gotten virtually all the high % encounter rate pokemon.
Shinies are good.
I'm chaining scyther. It's NOT going well.
Shiny Latias: Caught December 27th, 2014 on ΩR.
Shiny Latios: Caught February 8th 2015 on αS.
Well I had recently started chaining for a Shiny Houndour on Route 214 in Platinum version, and I managed to find it yesterday morning. I was doing some casual chaining after one of my chaining attempts failed there, when a patch of grass started to glow. I ran towards it, and sure enough, a Shiny Houndour appeared. I got really excited, and after using False Swipe on the Houndour once, I tossed a Nest Ball at it. I captured it like that, and then I went off to train it. I'm going to see if I can evolve it into a Shiny Houndoom, since those look so cool.
I'm having trouble getting past a chain of about 12-15 (for any pokemon). Which specific rules are you guys using? (Yes, I've read the first page and several other guides). Would anyone be kind enough to spell out their chaining method for me?
I've only ever chained one shiny in the past...and that was by pure, dumb luck. :/
Check out my Pokemon blog: Shiny Hunter
FC White: 1249 7626 0794, Sorcha
FC Black 2:
Ok i think i can explain quite quickly. Right when the four patches shake. There are a few patterns that work best to get your chain up to 40.
They are (4,2) (2,4) or (4,3) (3,4) this is from where your character is and the steps away from them in any direction. So 4 down and 2 across should be a safe patch. I hope that makes sense to you. Something else is that apparently the safest pattern is if the 2 away patch is on the same line as the 4 away patch. So (4,2) and (2,2) means that the 4 away is most definitely the pokemon you are chaining.
Ok back to my chaining, i managed to chain 2 shiny pidgey just now.
Shinies are good.


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Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which your body is unable to maintain a normal blood sugar (glucose) level.
Take a minute to learn about Dr. Anju S Lele in this video.
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Can't Find My Way No More paired with Paul Mas Estate Malbec
Next up for Peter Turner's pairings of wines with songs from Pairings, we have a strong, full-bodied red wine. Can't Find My Way No More is an original tune I wrote in the throes of jet lag. I originally intended it as a vocal/drum duet and was inspired by the sound of spiritual music after watching 12 Years a Slave on a flight home from Europe. I was also feeling particularly lost and vulnerable at the time. Where does a lapsed Catholic turn to for solace?
Daniel Janke and I have played and recorded this song together a number of ways, and I've also performed it solo, using the audience as my percussion section. I love that it's been so versatile and I feel as though I can still make new discoveries with it.
Here are Peter's notes about this pairing:
This is a full bodied red with rich dark-fruit notes, plum, spice, herbs and some tannins. I'd serve it with a steak or BBQ.
Complexity . . . percussion . . . strength . . . and perseverance. Maybe I read too much spirituality into this song, but for me, Malbec speaks to connections of faith, links from medieval Europe to the Catholic passion, and links of New World South America. Plus, the Malbec wine makers of central France refer to their dark creation as the "black blood of Cahors", which for me is an almost gospel-like description.
Check out the song here: fawnfritzen.bandcamp.com/track/cant-find-my-way-no-more
- Find the full list of wine/song pairings here: Wine pairings for Pairings songs
- Wine pairings for Pairings #1: Make It a Double
- Wine pairings for Pairings #2: Just a Little Dance
- Wine pairings for Pairings #3: Begin the Beguine
- Wine pairings for Pairings #4: Can't Find My Way No More
- Wine pairings for Pairings #5: Lies of Handsome Men


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Today's question about the Broncos comes from Brett G. in Ohio. To submit a question for consideration, send an e-mail to The Denver Post's Jeff Legwold.
Q: How do you think the Broncos will handle Anquan Boldin on Sunday? Do you think the Broncos will use Champ (Bailey) on him?
A: Brett, the Broncos will use Champ Bailey on anybody and everybody they believe is a threat to be an opposing quarterback's go-to guy. But the Broncos do have a decision to make about what to do with Boldin.
That's because Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has targeted his two starting wide receivers — Boldin and Torrey Smith — almost exactly the same number of times through 13 games.
He's thrown it Boldin's way 99 times, for 58 receptions, 828 yards and four touchdowns. Flacco's also thrown Smith's way 95 times, for 43 catches, 753 yards and seven touchdowns. And when you look at the Ravens game video, there are moments in the game when Flacco simply seems to decide, no matter the coverage, he is going to take a shot deep to Smith.
And often it works because Smith catches the ball well in a crowd and is the quick-strike threat in the Ravens' passing game, averaging 17.3 yards per catch.
Because of Smith's speed — he was timed at 4.44 in the 40-yard dash on the electronic clock at the 2011 scouting combine — there may be some attraction to putting Bailey on Smith in some down-and-distance situations. Then the Broncos can move more help to the middle of the field where Boldin, running back Ray Rice and tight end Dennis Pitta will work much of the time.
True to his history as a returner — he set both a school record at Maryland and an Atlantic Coast Conference record in kickoff-return yardage — Smith runs well in traffic once he has the ball. His 127 yards receiving against the Patriots earlier this season is all the proof anyone needs of his ability to challenge a quality defensive plan.
But all of that said, Boldin is so physical, cornerbacks routinely have a difficult time keeping him from the ball. It takes somebody with the strength-speed combination Bailey has to make it work in man coverage.
And Boldin is one of Flacco's favorite targets on third down.
Boldin is the classic "football player," in that he plays far above his physical gifts. Some teams were put off by his slower-than-expected 40-yard dash times when he came into the league.
But Boldin makes up for that with toughness, savvy, high-quality routes, desire and is more than quick enough to create some space to get the ball.
"(He's) physical, tough, he's actually like a running back out there with receiver skills," Bailey said. "It's crazy because he creates matchup problems, he'll do whatever it takes to get open."
And this past Sunday provided an example of the trouble Boldin can cause. The Redskins did a fairly good job of keeping the ball out of his hands overall, allowing Boldin just three receptions.
But two of those catches went for touchdowns — a 19-yard scoring catch in the first quarter and a 31-yard scoring play in the second quarter — with the Redskins trying to keep veteran DeAngelo Hall on Boldin.
At 220 pounds, Boldin has a significant size advantage over the other Broncos cornerbacks as well. And playing out of the slot a great deal, that would put him across from the 5-foot-10, 190-pound Chris Harris.
Harris battles hard in coverage and is physical enough that the Broncos have asked him to cover some of the most difficult tight ends this season. But Boldin uses his strength well and understands the little moves to make in traffic to get free.
The Broncos may not use Bailey on Boldin for every snap, but Boldin and Rice will be the most difficult matchups in the passing game for the Broncos to contain Sunday. And the Broncos' best chance to contain Boldin is Bailey.
Jeff Legwold: firstname.lastname@example.com or twitter.com/jeff_legwold


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Before get started on the giveaway goodness, I would like to introduce you to the new Raising Homemakers contributors!
First up we have Stephanie, who blogs at Keeper of the Home (@keeperhome)where she inspires and educates women on the topics of nutrition, natural homemaking, "greener" lifestyle choices, and frugal, simple living. She is currently in the Philippines with Compassion International serving the people there. You can subscribe to her blog here.
We also have Kimberly, who blogs at Raising Olives (@raisingolives), a wonderfully practical blog with tons of help and encouragement for running a household. I find myself meandering over to her blog when I'm stuck on some homemaking issue (Chores! Schedules! Parenting!). Go ahead and subscribe to her blog here.
Next up…Amy! She blogs at Raising Arrows (@raising_arrows) where she shares her joy and sorrows that come with six living children and a precious one in heaven. She is the author of Psalms for the Grieving Heart, and she is a candid soul. You can subscribe to her blog here.
And then there is Susannah! Susannah blogs at Fashion and Modesty (where life is too short not to wear red shoes), and she's the youngest of the six Forster children (Doorposts!). She also recently graduated from homeschooling.
Last but not least, we have Meghan, blogger at Divinely Domesticated. Her heart is to encourage women to strive to be the most God has called them to be while learning to be keepers of the home.
I hope you will give these women a warm welcome! Read all the contributor bios here.
Now onto today's GIVEAWAY!
Have you seen our New Featured Resources page? Well, the first business on there is Doorposts, makers of encouraging, Bible-based, parent-designed, family-tested materials that will help you apply Scripture in your home. We love them (and their blog). Today they have donated multiple items to help you guide your child's heart towards faithfulness, obedience, and grace. One of you will take home all of this:
This 497-page, spiral-bound book will help you focus on the skills and attitudes your daughters need to develop. Check out the Table of Contents here and a sample chapter of an Honest Woman. Ages 5 and up.
Brand new edition of Instruction in Righteousness!
This topical Bible for parents will help you use the Bible every time your children need instruction. Hundreds of Bible verses are organized according to 52 common types of misbehavior, along with numerous parenting ideas and suggestions.
Ruby is a small pocket-size doll that you and your girls can make together. She is easilymade (even by those of you that declare yourselves uncrafty!) with pipe cleaners, wooden beads, felt, and yarn.
The kit includes:
The Young Lady of Valor coloring booklet, with all the text from Proverbs 31:10-31, accompanied by Doorposts-style illustrations. These simple drawings bring each verse down to "girl-level," helping our daughters see practical ways to apply Proverbs 31 to their own young lives. Designed to color and assemble into a small, ribbon-tied booklet. The Virtuous Woman Bible study guide with an overview of Proverbs 31:10-31 and studies on "the law of kindness," "the bread of idleness," and "reaching forth our hands to the needy."
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Laval residents say ambulance response is too slow
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Published Friday, August 15, 2014 12:23PM EDT
Last Updated Saturday, August 16, 2014 12:48PM EDT
A Laval resident who works as a first responder in Cote Saint Luc says that it takes too long for ambulances to respond to urgent calls in Laval.
Emmanual Stavrakakis is among those calling on Laval to improve its urgent medical care, preferably by setting up a system with volunteer first-responders.
Stavrakakis performs this task in Cote Saint Luc.
"You administer oxygen, you immobilize the person if they fell... you control bleeding. Anything that's life-threatening you take care of it," said Stavrakakis.
Urgences Santé has a goal of answering urgent calls in five minutes or less, but acknowledges this is not always possible, saying there have been a few recent cases where the response arrived seven minutes and six seconds after the first call to 9-1-1 was place.
Stavrakakis said he knows of two cases where paramedics arrived 15 minutes after a 9-1-1 call, and said volunteers based in Laval could arrive much sooner.
"So basically you get there before the ambulance. Once the ambulance gets there, well the patient is already ready to be transported, which if the ambulance gets there 15 minutes after, they're going to do what we did the past 10 minutes," he said.
Stavrakakis expects the city could set up teams of properly-equipped volunteers at a starting cost of $5 million, and continue running the program for $2 million each year.
Lucia Cartillone told CTV Montreal that ambulances took 20 minutes to get to her home in Laval last December when her two-year-old child started convulsing and went still.
"When they got here I asked them what took so long because my daughter was convulsing and they're like, 'Oh we had to come all the way from Jarry,' she said.
Paramedics say that sometime they take as long as 45 minutes to get to some calls, but the Urgences Sante ambulance service contradicts that claim, stating that the average respond time is seven minutes and six seconds.
Stavrakakis estimates that with 300 volunteers, the service could cost $5 million for trucks and $2 million to operate per year. Volunteers would be required to pass a 65-hour emergency medicine course.
A representative for Laval mayor Marc Demers said that the administration would like to train firefighters to be first responders. Firefighters in Montreal are first responders but those in Laval are not.
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Tisha b'av
We are entering into to Tisha B'av, a time of reflection and commemoration of the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. This year will mark 1946 years since it's destruction in the year 70 CE. For the people of Israel this continues to be a time of solemn reflection and mourning.
Let's be clear, Yeshua is the true Temple of God. The temple which stood in Jerusalem was only ever a temporary house. Yeshua told the Pharisees that he was greater than their Temple in Jerusalem. He is the divine presence of God, which tabernacles among us and communes with us every moment of every day.
For many who continue to mourn the destruction of the Temple, Yeshua remains 'the stone that causes them to stumble.' While the Temple in Jerusalem stood it signified that the way into God's presence had not yet been disclosed. It stood as an obstacle to those who would worship in spirit and in truth and as a barrier to the Gentiles coming to faith in the one true God.
At the moment Yeshua's flesh was destroyed and the curtain in the Temple was torn in two, the eternal purpose of God was accomplished (Ephesians 3: 11). We now stand completely righteous, able to boldly enter into the fullness of his divine presence.
Tisha B'Av must become for us a time to rejoice that the Temple's foretold destruction signifies that the way into God's presence has now been opened through Yeshua. We must earnestly pray that the people's hearts continue to be softened so that they see in Him their hope and the embodiment of the Temple they so yearn to see reestablished.


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Charlton have drafted in Manchester United midfielder Davide Petrucci on loan for the remainder of the campaign on the same day Marcus Tudgay returned to Nottingham Forest.
Petrucci, 22, joined the Red Devils from Roma in 2009 although he has yet to make a first team appearance for the current Premier League champions.
Described as an attacking versatile midfielder who can play in the middle as well as out wide, Petrucci goes straight into the squad for Saturday's trip to Derby County.
Meanwhile, Tudgay has had his loan spell in SE7 cut short after failing to even make the bench since the appointment of Jose Riga.
The striker made two substitute appearances under Chris Powell but has now been sent back early to the City Ground.
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SOURCE: Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance
August 20, 2014 13:44 ET
Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inaugural Gala Will Benefit COCA.Cares Financial Assistance Program
Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inaugural Gala Will Benefit COCA.Cares Financial Assistance Program
DENVER, CO--(Marketwired - Aug 20, 2014) - Jennie McGihon, who at 32-years-young wrote about her treatment for ovarian and uterine cancers in the witty, you-picked-the-wrong-girl-to-mess-with blog, "Are You There Cancer? It's Me, Jennie," will be the guest speaker at the inaugural "Teal To-Do" Gala Thursday, September 18 in the Grand Ballroom of the Denver Athletic Club. Hosted by the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance (COCA), the Gala's mistress of ceremonies for the evening will be popular KMGH-TV 7 News anchor and investigative reporter Theresa Marchetta. A two-time thyroid cancer survivor, Marchetta lost her sister to ovarian cancer.
McGihon is a national spokesperson for the Centers for Disease Control's "Inside Knowledge" public awareness campaign and was the 2013 co-chair of the National Race to End Women's Cancer. A development director for the Inova Health Foundation in northern Virginia, she also served as an advisor to the documentary film project "N.E.D.," which tells the story of a rock band of six cancer surgeons.
Proceeds from the "Teal To-Do" will support the COCA.Cares Financial Assistance Program, which grants $500 a month for women facing both ovarian cancer and financial hardship. Many of the recipients have become low-income for the first time as they lost their jobs when surgery and chemotherapy led to missed days at work. COCA.Cares directly pays the bills for medicine, mortgage and rent payments, utilities, and other basic daily needs of women who are in treatment. The goal of the gala is to "wipe-out the wait-list" of numerous women in need whom COCA can't afford to help.
For "Teal To-Do" tickets and event details, visit www.colo-ovariancancer.org/Teal_To_Do.
Katie Reinisch, interim executive director of COCA, said, "I can't imagine getting hit with that first punch: ovarian cancer. And then, another: loss of income. I met this amazing single mom, Laurie, who has three kids and has usually worked several jobs to keep the family going. When she got ovarian cancer, she told me she had just two places to turn, to her father and to COCA.Cares."
September is observed nationally as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Knowing the symptoms of ovarian cancer -- bloating, abdominal pain, feeling full quickly, and urinary frequency -- can save a woman's life. To get this important message out to all Colorado women and to the families and friends who love them, COCA is promoting Friday, September 5 as "Wear Teal Day." Teal is the ovarian cancer community's color and serves as a reminder that ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in females in the United States but it is the deadliest gynecologic cancer. Pap tests do not screen for ovarian cancer. As there is no test for ovarian cancer, recognizing the symptoms and being diagnosed early are critical to saving lives.
At the beginning of September, the Denver Civic Center Tower will turn teal in support of ovarian cancer awareness and promoting September 5 as "Wear Teal Day" is an effort to bring even greater focus on the disease. In addition, symptom cards and signs will be displayed and distributed statewide highlighting the four most frequent ovarian cancer indicators.
"I believe educating the public about the symptoms of ovarian cancer is the single most important thing we can do," says Hillary Gilfand, a six-year ovarian cancer survivor. "If I had known these symptoms, or that women of certain ethnic groups had a higher risk, I could have pushed the doctors much harder and been diagnosed sooner. I am so thankful to the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance for spreading the word so that other women can catch this disease early."
The mission of the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance is to promote awareness and early detection of ovarian cancer through advocacy and education, while providing support to people affected by ovarian cancer.
In addition to the COCA.Cares Financial Assistance Program, the nonprofit organization offers Nicki's Circle Support Groups, an Ovarian Cancer Resource Guide, Comfort Kits for the newly diagnosed, and, for third-year medical students, Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women's Lives®, a national program of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA). To learn more about COCA and its programs, visit www.colo-ovariancancer.org or www.facebook.com/ColoradoOvarianCancerAlliance or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Where the Hell Is Fiefs Vendéens?Posted by Fredric Koeppel under Chenin blanc , France , Gamay , Loire Valley , Pinot noir
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I'll show you on the map to the right. Though nominally included in any survey of the Loire Valley, tiny Fiefs Vendéens actually lies fairly far south of the city of Nantes and the surrounding region of Muscadet, the farthest western area in the long reach of the Loire River where it debouches into the Atlantic. When I encountered the wines of Domaine Saint Nicolas at the "Return to Terroir: Les Renaissance des Appellations" tasting in New York last week, my question was exactly the title of this post: "Where the hell is Fiefs Vendéens?" You have to love the opportunity to try wines from tiny, out-of-the-way areas!
The Vendée lies in the ancient province of Poitou, the birthplace of Eleanor of Aquitaine and part of her vast realm. The area was devastated during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) and during the internal Wars of Religion (1562-1598). The Vendéens are fiercely independent and royalist, launching a major — and doomed — pro-Catholic war against the Revolution (1793-1795), refusing to recognize the authority of Napoleon when he escaped from Elba in 1815, and attempting a revolt against Louis-Philippe in 1832. Things are calmer now.
Vineyards are a small segment of the flat agricultural landscape of the Vendée. The grape-growing and wine-making activity of Fiefs Vendéens centers on four communes — Mareuil, Brem, Vix and Pissotte — with many of the vineyards lying a stone's-throw from the sea. The vines, not trained on trellises, bend low to the ground because of the constant wine. Grapes for red wine are gamay, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir; for white wine, the grapes are chenin blanc, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc; other, more obscure grapes, such as groslot gris (also called grolleau), are also permitted. The small region labored in obscurity for many years, finally achieving VDQS status — between Vin de Pays and AOC — in 1984. VDQS stands for Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure; the designation accounts for about 1 percent of French wine. In March 2011, Fiefs Vendéens was granted full AOC recognition.
A great deal of that advancement is due to Thierry Michon of Domaine Saint Nicolas, of the shore-hugging commune of Brem. The fully biodynamic estate, since 1995, is located on the Ile d'Olonne; Michon cultivates 37 hectares, about 95 acres, of vines, an enormous amount for the region. The wines are beguiling, flavorful yet spare, and highly individual, thoroughly unfolding their connection to the schist and limestone soil that dominates in Brem. It was a pleasure and somewhat of a gratifying puzzlement to try them, since all authentic wines have something of the paradoxical about them.
The wines of Domaine Saint Nicolas are imported by Jon-David Headrick Selections, Asheville, N.C. The prices I list are more approximate than usual, if available. Image of Thierry Michon from jimsloire.blogspot.com
Domaine Saint Nicolas Gammes en May 2010, Fiefs Vendéens. Made from 100 percent gamay grapes, this punningly-named crowd- pleaser is utterly fresh and clean, blithe and bracing, with notes of red and black cherries and dried raspberries and undertones of roses and violets and an intriguing slightly mossy earthiness. The color is bright cherry with a tinge of dark ruby at the center. There's a brief episode of sweetness on the entry, but this is, at least from mid-palate back, a dry wine, vibrant with acidity and couched in terms of — here's that word again — an intriguing complex of red and black fruit flavors. both ripe and dried, flinty earthiness and exotic spice. 13 percent alcohol. Not complicated but truly charming. Very Good+. $NA.
The Domaine Saint Nicolas Reflets 2010, Fiefs Vendéens, will appeal to those for whom enjoying a rose is a matter of pleasure shaded by Puritan tartness and asperity, for this is indeed a very dry rose permeated by the crispness of resonant acidity and the austerity of limestone-and-flint-like minerality. It's a blend of pinot noir grapes, gamay, groslot gris and negrette that results, on the other hand, in lovely scents and flavors of red currants and mulberries with a pale touch of plum and peach skin. I was tasting this wine mid the madding crowd of a major trade event, but it instantly put me in mind of crusty bread, rabbit terrine and a blanket outdoors. 13 percent alcohol. Very Good+. $NA.
The Domaine Saint Nicolas Les Clous 2010, Fiefs Vendéens, is, depending on the source you read, a blend of 80 chenin blanc, 15 percent chardonnay and 5 percent groslot gris; the wine aged eight months, 80 percent in tank, 20 percent in oak barrels. I don't want to overuse an adjective — you know, "intriguing" — so allow me to say that the wine is mysteriously curious and captivating. I couldn't say precisely what the 5 percent groslot gris brings to the wine, but from the chenin blanc come dominating elements of straw, greengage plum, lemon balm, pear and precision-tooled acidity; the chardonnay, I would say, contributes a bit of body, moderate lushness and back-notes of cloves and grapefruit. No great depth or concentration but delightful and delicious. 12 percent alcohol. Very Good+. About $17.
The make-up of the Domaine Saint Nicolas Le Haut des Clous 2010, Fiefs Vendéens, is 100 percent chenin blanc. The wine is spanking fresh and clean, bracing as a brine-laden sea-breeze after a morning rain, deeply minerally in the limestone and flint range; it's quite racy and nervy, animated by the tang of lemon pith, lime peel and slightly bitter peach skin, yet softened with appealing touches of camellia, lemon balm, spiced pear and damp straw. Super attractive and drinks like a charm. Excellent. About $20-$25.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Can there be another wine in the world that blends pinot noir with cabernet franc? That's the case with the unusual and ambitious Saint Nicolas Cuvée Jacques 2007, Fiefs Vendéens with pinot noir in the dominant 90 percent position. I have no information about the oak regimen — zut alors! the winery's website needs a total overhaul — but I will say the the wine is dry, spare, elegant, packed with notes of dried spices and flowers and great reserves of dry, earthy tannins. Perhaps the cabernet franc, blended at 15 percent in some vintages, accounts for a paradoxical tinge of ripe fatness, a hint of the grape's black olive and bay leaf character and rugged structure, though this is, again paradoxically, if not quixotically, quite subtle; somehow, the wine achieves smooth balance and integration. I've never tasted anything like it, and I mean that as a compliment. Excellent. About $25-$27.
The Domaine Saint Nicolas Pinot Noir 2009, Fiefs Vendéens, is distributed only in the United States of America. It's a rather spare, delicate pinot noir, offering fresh and clean scents of red and black cherries and a bit of red and black currant permeated by dried spice, touches of rose petal and pomegranate and a hint of cola, all presented in a manner much more French than the ripe, opulent pinots of California and Oregon. Lovely purity, with moderate intensity. Very Good+. $24.


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Tails are optional, but hats are a must at The Charles Allis Art Museum's Mad Hatter Tea on March 9 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Sometimes, when watching a couple of people, we hear the comment "they have a history." "Having a history," means they've been together in some type of relationship that probably included intimacy or conflict. Most of that personal relationship was hidden from public view.
When we speak of having a "personal relationship" with Christ what do we mean? It means we "have a history" with Christ.
What is your history with Christ?
Your "history" is more than baptism, church membership, or even making a decision to follow Jesus. Your "history" is that walk with God and moments you shared that others know nothing about, but you knew God was with you in a special way. During this Thanksgiving season take time to review and give thanks for the history you have with the Lord. Remember those specific "historical" moments …
Of first awareness that God cared for you and loved you
Of calling on God in a desperate time and knowing God heard you
Of times of fear and doubt and anger toward God being resolved
Of God's clear direction accompanied by open doors
Of provision for little things that confirmed God heard your prayer
Of knowing God was near as you wept and grieved
Of songs God brought to your mind during times of joy, perplexity, grief and discouragement
Of times of chastening and disciplining
Of knowing a passage of scripture was God's message for you at that time in your life.
Of people or sermons or writings God placed on your path to bring encouragement
During this Thanksgiving season, take time to check the underlined passages in your Bible and give thanks for the history – the personal relationship – you have with God. Even pull out an old Bible and review that history. Some underlined passages in your older Bibles may stir painful memories, but give thanks that God brought you through those tough times.
Do you have a history with God? If not, find a quiet place and tell God you want to have a close personal relationship. If you have a history with God, treasure it, nourish it. Give thanks to God for the history you share.
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Mia Thermopolis, Princess of Genovia and star of Meg Cabot's insanely popular #1 New York Times bestselling Princess Diaries books, has "penned" her first historical romance novel . . . with help from Meg Cabot
He's a tall, handsome knight with a secret. She's an adventurous beauty with more than a few secrets of her own. Finnula needs money for her sister's dowry, and fast. Hugo Fitzstephen, returning home to England from the Crusades with saddlebags of jewels, has money, and lots of it. What could be simpler than to kidnap him and hold him for ransom?
Well, for starters, Finnula could make the terrible mistake of falling in love with her hostage.
Princess Mia Thermopolis, Meg Cabot's most beloved character, has always been an outspoken animal-rights activist and committed environmentalist. In keeping with Mia's true spirit, Meg will be donating her advance to Greenpeace.