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Some pretty dark sounds are emitting from this tape. I know that I probably use the word "sinister" a bit too much in my reviews, but I need to use it again today because the music contained on Britches' "Demolition" can't be better described with any other adjective. If you read my post a while back about Chat Logs, then you know where I'm coming from here.
Primal drumming behind guitars that are just sludgy as hell and broken up by screeching noise all through the opening tracks "Nice Ending" (heard above) and "Go Out." That sinister darkness is captured within the realm of this barrage of guitars and a distorted, mostly cryptic vocal.
The opening of "Forever Now" begins beautifully, creeping out of the echoed darkness into a warm ambience that swells into view. Soon the atmosphere is enveloped in sound, though the background sounds of approaching sharp and high pitched sounds soon takes the sound from calming and contemplative to fearful. Obscured, heavily affected vocals slowly come into focus sounding like a buzzier "Fitter, Happier," but with the noise of Women's harshly bowed guitars on "Can't You See."
The latter part of the tape brings back the noise with "Antonyms," maybe summoning the sound of Scott Walker if he was influenced by No Wave; and finishing out the tape is the 9 minute ambient slow burn of "Take it for Granted." Probably don't listen to this one in the dark. Definitely listen to it loud.
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God Comes to Abimelech
In Psalm 23:3, David tells us that the Lord leads His people "in paths of righteousness for his name's sake." If we belong to God and evidence this through our mortification of sin and holy living, then He ...Read More
God's Promise to Abraham
Obviously, God cannot cease being God. Thus, there is no chance that the Lord will fail to keep His promise to Abraham. As we look at history, we see that our Creator is keeping His pledge to the patriarch. Abraham ...Read More
God's Sign to Abraham
God gave Abraham a tangible sign of His faithfulness through the covenant-making ceremony recorded in Genesis 15. He gives His church tangible signs of faithfulness as well. Baptism tells us that our sins are washed away when we believe on ...Read More
He Who Laughs Last
Matthew Henry comments: "God's favors to his covenant people are such as surpass both their own and others' thoughts and expectations. Who would have said that God should send his Son to die for us, his Spirit to sanctify ...Read More
I Am Dust and Ashes
Deuteronomy 29:29 distinguishes between the Lord's secret and revealed wills. His secret will contains the unalterable decrees by which He foreordains all things that come to pass. These decrees are basically unknown to us, and for the most ...Read More
In Your Power
Pride, blame shifting, and passivity are generally some of the first responses a sinner wants to make when dealing with the consequences of transgression. Yet as we have seen, none of these helps; in fact, they only aggravate the situation ...Read More
Isaac Recieves the Sign
God's sovereign and powerful work of salvation frees us to obey Him with joy. We do not have to suffer under the burden of having our own efforts measure up, for we obey in gratitude because Christ's faithfulness ...Read More
Isaac's Question
One commentator has said that after years of walking with the Lord, "God will provide" became Abraham's motto. Certain of the Lord's character, the patriarch is open to any of the ways in which God might choose to ...Read More
Ishmael Cast Out
The removal of Ishmael proves God is continually working to advance His kingdom and remove the threats to His people. Sometimes the advance of His reign requires that He protect us. Other times we may have to suffer and hope ...Read More
Jacob's Vow Fulfilled
Jacob's life was repetitive. He worshiped again and again at Bethel. He faithfully did the same tasks every day for twenty years in service to his crooked father-in-law (Gen. 31:36–41). Yet, the word God gives to Jacob ...Read More
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Would someone stand up and take command of the DII-AA Middle/East race?
Four teams could justifiably jump up and uniformly shout out "Yes!" with lots of credibility as they head into huge pair of football games.
Much will come into focus late Friday when the top four teams in the standings play each other, highlighted by MBA's visit to old rival Brentwood Academy. Another showdown comes 125 miles down I-24 in Chattanooga where red-hot Ensworth challenges first-place Baylor.
Playoff positioning is on the line.
A glance at the standings shows the jumbled up picture. First-place and top-ranked Baylor (5-0, 7-0) has a one-game lead over Ensworth (4-1, 5-2). MBA (4-1, 7-1), which is tied for second with Ensworth, is one game ahead of Brentwood Academy (3-2, 6-2).
It's very possible there could be a three-way tie for first when the dust clears Friday, heading into Week 10 of the season.
Even though all DII-AA 12 teams make the playoffs, the top two teams in both Middle/East and West receive byes and don't have to play until the second round.
"It's so tough in DII with every game such a challenge," fourth-year MBA coach Daniel McGugin said. "In the big picture, you know you're going to face these teams again in a month (the playoffs). That's what so exciting – preparing for a team the first time, then making the necessary adjustments for the rematch."
Strangely, MBA is ranked 6th in this week's AP poll in DII, one behind fifth-place Ensworth, a team the Big Red has already beaten. Brentwood Academy, which opened up 6-0, has fallen to No. 3 after tough losses to Ensworth and Baylor.
BA is very close to being 8-0.
The Eagles were throwing into the end zone on the final play before a Corn Elder interception ended the threat and preserved a 21-14 Ensworth victory. Last week, they had two long touchdowns called back against Baylor, one on a late 95-yard kickoff return by Weldon Garlington after Baylor's go-ahead touchdown, then missed a last-minute two-point attempt and lost 21-20, ending a streak of 15 straight wins over Baylor.
"Brentwood Academy has the most talented team across the board of any team we'll play this season," McGugin said. "I don't know how they've lost two games, and I mean that in the most complimentary way."
Last year, MBA lost to BA in the regular season, then beat the Eagles 42-41 in double OT in the playoff semifinals.
BA's Matthew Hamby is only 150 yards short of 1,000 yards passing. MBA tailback Tyler Frank needs 255 more yards for 1,000 rushing.
• Region volleyball: White House-Heritage avenged two regular season and a district tournament finals loss to Nashville Christian with a two-hour 25-10, 14-25, 25-21, 25-18 win over the host Eagles to win the Region 5-A title Tuesday night.
Led by tourney MVP Katelyn Atkinson, Goodpasture won a marathon five-game decision over Hume-Fogg to win the Region 5-AA tournament at David Lipscomb. The Cougars knocked out host David Lipscomb in the semis.
In 6-AAA at McGavock, Ravenwood beat Independence in three tough games for the title. Ravenwood beat McGavock, and Independence tripped Hillwood in the semis.
Sectional pairings (all matches start 7 p.m. Thursday) include: AAA -- Independence at Wilson Central and Portland at Ravenwood; AA -- Harpeth at Goodpasture and Hume-Fogg at Page; A -- NCS at Summertown and Loretto at White House-Heritage.
In DII-AA sectionals, Ensworth hosts Memphis Hutchison, 5 p.m. Saturday. In DII-A, DCA hosts Harding Academy.
All winners advance to state.
• District soccer finals at CPA: Christ Presbyterian Academy broke open a close game with four second-half goals and beat Goodpasture 6-1, and Lipscomb upset No. 2 seed Hume-Fogg 3-1 in the semis of the District 9-A/AA tournament.
Top seed CPA will host Lipscomb, 6 p.m. Thursday, the title.
In the DII-A Middle/East Region, FRA will hosts sectional matches Saturday. Top seed USN will play DCA at 2 p.m., followed by No. 2 seed FRA vs. St. Cecilia at 4. Finals are Monday at 7 at FRA, following the third-place match at 5.
• Ezell gets forfeit: Ezell-Harding has received a forfeit Friday over St. Andrews-Sewanee, which had to cancel the rest of its season for lack of players due to injuries. The Eagles (4-5) next host FRA Oct. 29 in their regular season finale.
• Simpson gets honor: Ex-Maplewood star quarterback Chris Simpson of Cumberland University has been named the Mid-South Conference and national NAIA defensive player of the week after he intercepted two passes (he ran one back for a touchdown) and recovered a fumble in a 22-14 win over Shorter.
• Gunn named top preseason player: Former Antioch High standout guard and Tusculum College star Jasmine Gunn has been named the national Division II preseason player of the year by Women's Division II Bulletin.
Heading into her senior season, the tiny 4-foot-11 Gunn averaged 21.8 points and 5.1 assists last year when she was named South Athletic Conference player of the year. She ranks in top 10 in nine Tusculum categories including fifth in career scoring (1,619 points).
Friday's games
BGA at Pope JPII
Brentwood High at Blackman
Cane Ridge at Overton
Columbia at Centennial
Davidson Academy at Knox Webb
David Lipscomb at Pearl-Cohn
Ensworth at Chatt. Baylor
FRA at DCA
Father Ryan at McCallie
Hunters Lane at Glencliff
LaVergne at Independence
Maplewood at Stratford
McGavock at Antioch
McEwen at NCS
MBA at Brentwood Academy, 7:30 p.m.
Ravenwood at Smyrna
Sycamore at Goodpasture
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For my last couple of days in Sardinia I visited the West coast. The first day I went to the Phoenician and then Roman city of Tharros, which was attractive, with some well preserved roman roads in a lovely setting on the edge of the sea.
The second day I did a more substantial walk which I originally planned to be between the tiny village of Porto Masua and the irresistibly-named Buggerru (that's a soft 'g', in case you're wondering). I sadly didn't make it as far as Buggerru, but it was a brilliant walk anyway.
It started at the beach in the former mining town of Masua, and the idea was to walk along a road until I found a path that climbed up to the clifftops above. Unfortunately, I managed to miss the path and ended up at the end of the road, where a "helpful" local clearly took me for a climber rather than a walker and sent me up the climbers' path, that hugged the cliff foot, avoided a buttress via a cave that passed through it, and then scrambled up a rocky gully. From there I pressed ahead, knowing there was a path somewhere above me, and after 15 minutes or so of crawling through bushes I popped out on the path I should have been on all along. The story of my whole trip to Sardinia, really!
Once I'd found a proper path the walk was great, with fantastic views along the coast and the offshore island of Pan di Zuccero. I met up with a friendly Italian and he and I walked most of the day together. The path followed the sea, but usually at the top of a cliff. It dropped to sea level at the spectacular Canal Grande, a long, steep sided valley that ended at a rocky beach with a natural tunnel through the headland, and at Cala Domestica, a rather disappointing sandy beach where we elected to turn back as it was clear by then that we wouldn't reach Buggerru and return while the bar on the beach at Masua was still open.
The views were just as good on the way back, and this time I got to take the proper path back to the road, and hence to the bar.
Both nights I stayed at Agriturismo – the Italian equivalent of a farm stay – Sa Rocca, an absolutely superb place in a little valley with no other houses, and just a flock of sheep with bells around their necks to disturb the peace. The rooms were nice, but the highlight was the fantastic food. €20 got you a meal with 5 or 6 different starters, plus pasta, main, and dessert with wine and a digestivo included as well, and the food was excellent! They even coped with my lousy Italian. I must have kept going on about it during the walk because the Italian I'd walked with decided to stay there as well the second night!


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Album Rating: 3.5Whoracle. The other one is the Black Ash Inheritance EP, which isn't formally a part of The Jester Race.
Album Rating: 4.0To Crysis: Whoracle is a very unique, creative song. It's one of my faves because it has that awesome epic feel to it.
Album Rating: 4.0oh ok
I will be buying this album This Message Edited On 05.16.07
omg amazing album, great review
Album Rating: 4.0OupsyThis Message Edited On 06.22.07
Album Rating: 4.0Excellent Review
I expected more from this album but its still great.
My Best InFlames Albums Rating:
--The Jester Race ****1/2
--Colony ****
--Whoracle ***1/2
--Clayman ***This Message Edited On 06.22.07
Album Rating: 4.5One of their best for sure. I wasnt thrilled at first, but it grew on me. A lot.
Album Rating: 4.0This one took a little longer than most IF albums to fully digest for me. I still rank it third behind Jester Race and Colony but the Hive is probably my favorite IF song.
Album Rating: 4.0Something about that song I just love, one of their best solos as well.
Album Rating: 3.0
I don't care for this too much beyond a few songs.
Album Rating: 4.5I dont think its possible for me to have a favorite IF song. Theres just to many great ones.
Album Rating: 4.5As with many of their others. It all depends on who you talk to.
Album Rating: 4.5For some random reason, I just realized that I like this more than The Jester Race. It took years, but it finally happened.
Album Rating: 4.5Jester Script Transfigured, Jotun and Gyroscope are the best songs on this album to me, well I liked Episode 666 too, but those 3 really rocked. This is my second favorite album, Reroute is my first :P.
The first 5 songs are amazing.
Album Rating: 3.3
Digging: Hypno5e - Alba - Les Hombres Errantes
Album Rating: 4.5I think only 8 is the only song that I would call average, the rest are awesome. #1, #3, #5 and #9 are classic In Flames songs...I even really like the instrumentals, espically the last one.
I even really like the instrumentals, espically the last one.
Album Rating: 5.0This album deserves a 5 now fuck it, food for the gods is omg everytime i listen to it
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My favorite recipes on this blog are the ones that I can't stop eating. Like, the ones that I keep taking back out of the fridge, despite my best intentions, for "just one more bite." I mean, when it comes to sharing recipes, if I can take it or leave it, it's probably not worth sharing, right?
Well, this salsa is definitely one worth sharing. But I mean that in the most hypothetical of terms, because I'm only willing to share the recipe for it. The actual eating? Well, sorry, the buck stops there.
Two times I have made this salsa. Two times I have intended to bring it to get-togethers. Zero times has it left the house.
It just looks so lonely in the fridge by itself, you know? I can tell it's begging to come out and play with some chips. I know these things! You can call me the salsa whisperer.
But seeeeriously, this salsa is amazing. It's a celebration of the beginning of summer and all the amazing fresh fruit and berries that come with it. It's an excuse to get crazy in the produce section when all those berries go on sale. Just go for it! You can justify pretty much anything with this salsa.
As if summer berries weren't enough, the cilantro, lime juice and chipotle chilies make this thing into a real explosion of flavor. Have you ever tried chipotle + fruit? You gotta do it! Here, let me help.
If you're wondering if it's OK to just eat this salsa with a spoon, well, let this picture be a guide…
And just ignore the avocado in that photo. I made it that way the first time, but ultimately preferred it without!
I want to say that your friends will love you if you bring this to a summer barbecue. I want to say it will be the showstopper. But I'm realistic. Here's what will really happen: 1) You tell your friends you're bringing this salsa. 2) You make the salsa. 3) You eat the salsa. 4) You show up to the party empty-handed. Oops.
Don't say I didn't warn you!
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- 2 cups diced nectarines (3-4, depending on size)
- 6 oz raspberries
- 2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- plain or multigrain pita chips for serving
- Combine fruit in a large bowl.
- With a mortar and pestle or in a small food processor, grind/process the chipotle, lime juice, and honey together. Pour over the fruit. Add minced cilantro and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with or pita chips or use as a topping for tacos, meat or fish. Salsa is best on the first day made. Enjoy!


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Not too sure if this will make sense, but Resort collections never fail to impress me and end up being my favorite collections – it used to be Fall/Winter collections, but the sensible side of me has learned to love dressing to live in Singapore.
These two latest collections – Ellery & Zimmermann Resort 2015 – are, to me, the current epitome of my style. I used to dress extremely bohemian / rock, with lots of lace, silk, leather and kimonos. Imagine the LA girl with a free spirited vibe. I somehow translated my style to one that consisted of minimal, easy, quality staples, with lots and lots of black, white, grey and denim. I still like revisiting the carefree vibe (eg with a black lace backless maxi dress, or a good lace cropped tank), and if I could choose two collections to live in for the next year or two, these would be it.
Lots of amazing details, including laser cut outs, lace and chiffon, with such attention to detail when it comes to proportion. There also is a relaxed vibe that exudes from the styling, making me feel as through these could translate from city to beach life (still dreaming of Bali). After my recent wardrobe purge, I'm seeking out pieces that will not only last, but work well together to create a put-together polished yet relaxed look. Time for some serious wardrobe planning – fret not, I'll share with you my journey as I go along.
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Food Should be Kept Fresh and Protected
This regulation states that any building in which food is sold, stored or manufactured must have openings for ventilation which are covered with mesh on the outside. Breaches of this Act can result in fines or imprisonment.
Buildings where Food is Kept Must be Hygienic
The Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Act instructs persons who manufacture, store or sell food about the required condition of their buildings in an effort to maintain hygienic conditions in the food industry.
Proper storage of food is important in maintaining the health of the nation; infestation by rodents and insects must therefore be prevented. The Act states that the interior surfaces of buildings where food is stored, manufactured kept for sale must be completely cleaned at least once each year and must be done to the satisfaction of Inspectors appointed under the Act. These buildings include supermarkets, hotels, bakeries and warehouses. Breaches of this Act can result in fines or imprisonment.
Drains Must Have No Opening Larger than 1/4 "
Floor drains and all other drains shall be fitted with grid (metal) plates installed so that no opening is greater than one quarter of an inch. This is stipulated under the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Act to prevent rodents and insects from entering and contaminating food within a building.
Some Rules for Buildings where Food is Kept
Buildings where food is manufactured, stored or sold such as large supermarkets, hotels, bakeries or warehouses, must be properly constructed. They should also be maintained in good condition.
The walls should be weatherproof and the floors capable of resisting water. This is included in the Act in an effort to maintain hygienic conditions for food sold to the public.
Minister Must be Informed Food is Infested
Every person whose business consists of the manufacture, storage, transport, sale or cleaning of any food has a legal duty to give notice in writing to the Minister responsible for Trade, if he discovers that infestation is present in any article used in the course of that business. This report can be submitted to the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division of the Ministry.
Records Must be Kept
The Act demands that certain records be kept, including records of substances used to treat food. Inspectors appointed under the Act can demand these records at any time from the owners or operators of any building where food is sold, stored or manufactured. This is also required of operators of ships carrying food.
Taking Care of Food
One set of guidelines given in the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Act to ensure that food is kept safe, deals with openings in buildings. It states that openings in building where food is stored, sold or manufactured must be covered with quarter inch mesh wire and must be fitted with either adjustable valves or louvers, a tightly closed cover, or have hinged shutters with retaining bolts.
Buildings Must be Kept Rodent Free
The Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Act sets out strict guidelines for the construction and maintenance of buildings where food is kept. For example, to ensure that such buildings are free of rats and other rodents and insects, it stipulates that the buildings must not have open cracks, holes or any other aspect of disrepair.
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If a defendant, along with his attorney, makes the decision to depose the State's witnesses, the defendant must disclose the names of his witnesses to the State. Thus, taking depositions removes any surprises the defense might have in store for the State.
Depositions may result in a key fact being revealed which lessens the defendant's involvement in the crime, or proves his innocence. This evidence can be used to negotiate a superior plea bargain or perhaps get the charges dismissed.
The taking of depositions will allow the defendant and his attorney to become more familiar with the State's case, and thus they can be more prepared for trial.


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AMI (Audi Music Interface) – Cable Compatability Music
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Like always new technologies are always being developed, that is what makes an Audi an Audi. It is hard enough keeping up to date on media devices, let alone having to worry about integrating them into your vehicle. I hear people say all the time "I am dependent on my cell phone" not realizing the potential of that litttle media device. Here is an updated sheet on AMI (Audi Music Interface) cable conpatabilaty, to help keep you connected.
I added this spreadsheet to help you configure your iPod, iPhone or MP3 device in your Audi. I will continue to showcase original content in order to be your top source for Portland Audi.
Scott, Love the site and the content, as you know… But I have to say… as a consumer, I don't find this table helpful at all. It's layout is confusing, the only acronyms/abbreviations I recognize are 2G/3G.
What would really be helpful (to me at least) would be a table showing which cables for which vehicles for which iPod.
For instance on my 2009 A4 with Nav, cable X supports gen a,b, and c iPods and iPhones, and cable Y supports d,e,and f.
From Jason on March 26th, 2009
I agree… I am new to Audi and have just purchase a 2007 S4, but have no clue what cable works with my ipod. Any help would be great. Where to purchase would be a huge help. Love the site. ~ peter
From Name (required) Peter on April 3rd, 2009
to make it easy: the black grommet cable only works in the old MMI 2G AMI; the new blue grommet cable works everywhere (in MMI 2G there may be a SW update necessary..)
From mash on April 9th, 2009
Thank you for your excellent posts and info.
My May 2008 S3 RNS-E is ver 0650 and has the factory installed USB option. Do you think I can change to the new AMI, and what changes are needed?
Thank you
From aki on May 28th, 2009
aki: RNS-E is *NOT* MMI, even though it says so in the startup screen… it is RNS-E. MMI 2G is different.
Further reading on this:
2007 S4 does not have MMI.
From Local on June 21st, 2009
This site is awesome! Thanks for sharing your knowledge since it seems hard/impossible to find documentation on AMI. I have a 2008 A4 Cab w/ AMI & Nav. This AMI appears different from the ones you have described on these pages as it is designed so the ipod slips in and connects directly without a cable. It came with a variety of plastic adapters that allow different sizes of ipods to slip in. When I got the car last year, the dealer demonstrated this with my daughters big video ipod without an adapter and it worked well for a year. I use an adapter for my nano. A few weeks ago, I started to develop a problem where I would only get the right hand channel when using my daughters video ipod. If I pushed it into place, it would play full stereo, but if I hit a bump, it would disconnect. The dealer replaced the AMI but then advised against using any ipod without an adapter. I don't want to break this again, but I'd like to be able to use the video ipod. Could this be done with one of these cables? Is there any documentation about which ipods are supported for use with this kind of AMI?
From John Sabasteanski on September 17th, 2009
hello,i have an audi allroad 09 with mmi 3g and navi,but no music interface on the glove box,what parts do i need to retrofit this in order to connect ipod and usb?thanks ARI
From ARI on November 9th, 2009
I am not as familiar with your model, we do not have the 2009 Allroad in the United states. I would have to imagine that you have the AMI in the glove box, look at the top of the inside of the glove box or on the right inner wall and there should be a place to connect your iPod Cable. Send us some pictures of your Allroad we would love to see then.
From Scott Mitchell on November 9th, 2009
So I have a stupid question. I have a 2008 Q7 with AMI. What version of MMI is this? v2? Is v3 2009 and newer? If so, is the L adapter the correct one?
From Mike on March 18th, 2010
I have a 2007 Audi A4. I am looking to add an ipod cable to my stock radio, what do I need in order for this to work?
From Hunter on July 18th, 2010
I have an 2008 A6 no nav with iPod adapter. I plug in nano, iphone it doesnt recognize my ipods. says source not connected. I dont understand. I just bought my A6 from a dealer in chicago and they gave me a new cord and the iphone didnt work they told me it is only compatible with ipods so i get home and it doesnt work with nano's 2 different generations. My only alternative is to see if it works with my old gen 3 or 4 classic.
My next comment is going to be very direct. I purchased a 2007 A6 4.2 loaded with 52000 miles and I have had engine part replacement air intake fan motors to be exact, left sided and right sided, 11000 miles after they were installed they tell me I need to replace both of them. For a german mfg. to bring this kind of interface to the market, without the option of an 1/8 or 3.5mm whatever is disgusting. How in the world can you not engineer this into your MMI. The Koreans even offer a jack in their low end cars. Audi is a lot like apple. We do what we want and you will like it… Such a sad thing…………
From jim on December 1st, 2010
I have a 3gs ipod with the blue cable and it seems to connect to my 2010 a4 ami, but when I go into media it asks if i want to import tracks from playlist and then there are none available even though I have many playlists and have already tried making a dedicated audi titled playlist. can anyone tell me if I need to setup anything on my ipod to be able to access my music? This very expensive system is sending me very crazy, PLEASE
From jim on March 18th, 2011
answered without answering, awesome.
I just read your other notes on importing music, so i will try that, thank you very much, but what I dont understand is why i cant play music directly from my 3gs ipod through the ami. My ipod is jailbroken, could this have any effect? As when i choose the source, the ami option is grey, thus not an available option, and as this model has the navigation it had dvd as source instead of cd but that cannot be selected either.
From jim on March 18th, 2011
What a great site. I have an Audi A6 with AMI and until recently I have been using an Ipod via the Interface cable without Issue.My Ipod has failed and I have tried to connect my Sony Walkman NWZ-E445 16GB Digital Media Player via USB but the message I get states that "this type of media device or cable is unsupported".
Do you have any suggestions or should I buy another ipod.
Thanks in advance for any help
From Graham on August 29th, 2011
Thank you for this website, highly appreciated!
Is the SW number of the audi MMI-Most unit the SW number that I can find in the MMI under Version?I found the SW number: AU-HU 42.2.0.0709.
In the table is mentioned that it should be >=700 to make an update possible. Is this related to the last four digits in my SW number.
More directly, can I ask my dealer for an update in order to make my Iphone 4 work with the AMI. (I got the blue cable from an audi dealer)
Cheers, Willem
From Willem on September 2nd, 2011
I purchased a 2011 A8 that did not come with Audi Connect. Does anybody know if there will be a retrofit?
From Tcoach4 on September 12th, 2011
The 2011 A8 did not come with connect.
From I Am Audi on September 13th, 2011
I have iPhone 4 and i cant listen my music vía Bluetooth in my Audi A3
From Negrobrunet on October 14th, 2011
Hi, I assume that I need black grommet for the Audi Q7 2008 and 2009 models. But which one – "4F0 051 510 E" or "4F0 051 510 L" ?
From Noqubala on January 13th, 2012
Hi. Recently bought an '08 Q7, and the 4F0 051 510 E AMI cable came with it. I have an old iPod mini, an iPod Touch and an iPhone 4s. I've tried to connect each of them to the AMI but the system does not recognize any of the devices, it does not register on the screen. Is the cable not compatible with these devices? Do I need another AMI cable? Any advice would be appreciated….
From CoyNV on March 29th, 2012
I have a audi a4 with Ami and when I connect my I phone 4s the screen says your device may not be connected or operating correctly ? What is the issue here and has anyone else had this issue. Thanks in advance for any help.
From Steve k on September 24th, 2012
Hi, I am new to Audi, and have just purchased a 2009 A6.. It has the MMI system in the glove box, however it looks nothing like what you have shown on this site, my system has the CD Shuttle on one side of the glove box, and a DVD play on the other side, I do not have any interface like the one you show in putting a iPod connecter in. I would dearly like to install one, but donet know where or what one.. ANy help would be appreciated..
From David on November 9th, 2012
I have MMI 2g , ami updated to 850 (5570) , but with the blue grommet cable DOESNT Work, ipod 3g or iphone 4g neither… Any recommendations??


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Bloggers Unite: Project IF (Part Two)
342 participants.
Over 500 "what ifs" taken out of people's hearts and placed on the screen.
It's a toss-up: it's incredibly powerful to read the list (and it is still a live and growing list) in one sitting, soaking in all of those huge emotions. It will change you. And at the same time, it is so hard to see all of those fears–some of which feel very familiar; some of which are outside my realm of experience–laid bare on the screen.
If someone wants to understand the emotional side of infertility, we just created a very easy door for them to walk through.
Resolve and I started to notice trends (you know…common threads), and we used these trends to determine the What If lists for this part of the project. We needed to pick a wide-range of experiences and make sure the "what ifs" were broad enough for a multitude of people to be able to participate. Even still, we decided to leave an open "what if" question at the end of each category. If you cannot find a what if below that speaks to your experience, or you are tied to exploring the "what if" you submitted, please take this opportunity to fit your "what if" onto the list (or tweak an existing one).
The second part of this project is simple, and it gives you an easy way to participate in National Infertility Awareness Week (April 24th–May 1st):
- Choose one "what if" from the categories below (you may tweak one to fit you better or use the open option at the bottom of each category to state a what if that falls within the boundaries of the category).
- Go back to your blog and explore that "what if" in a post. Expand on the idea, tell a story, write poetry, say it with photographs–any way you want to explore that "what if." Posts can go up any time between now and May 1st. Please start your post by placing your chosen "what if" at the top of the post.
- Add a link at the bottom of your post to this url giving a basic understanding of infertility: www.resolve.org/infertility101 and this url giving the background of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW): www.resolve.org/takecharge.* You may also want to point people towards the original "what if" list: https://www.stirrup-queens.com/2010/04/bloggers-unite-project-if/.
- End your post with a new, positive "what if"–a best-case-scenario for you personally. What you hope to see happen–either for yourself or for someone else.
- Return here and add a permalink to your post to the Mr. Linky widget at the bottom of this post. It will then appear as part of this project and all blogs on the list will be considered for Resolve's Hope Award for Best Blog, presented at the 2010 Night of Hope. Resolve will also be featuring a link to the blog on Resolve.org.
*This is important because while the first part of this project was fairly insular, read by those within the community, the second part of this project–your blog posts–will be read by a wide range of people including possibly those in law-making positions or the media. Because they may be reading your post without a basic understanding of infertility or National Infertility Awareness Week, we want to give everyone a quick way to read more.
Even if you didn't participate in the first part of this project, you are welcome (and encouraged!) to participate now. Our goal is to get at least 250 participants by the time NIAW ends next week on May 1st.
You do not need to be infertile to participate. If you want to support a friend or family member and explain how you process one of these "what ifs," we'd love to have you join the project.
If you don't have a blog, get creative with your Twitter account, use your Facebook page, or…start a blog (and then send me your blog url so I can add you to the blogroll)! Blogger and WordPress are both sites that allow people (quite easily) to set up a free blog. Only blogs written by individuals (not organizations or professionals) will be considered for Resolve's Hope Award for Best Blog, though any linkable writing (such as a Tweet) can be added to Mr. Linky.
Please help spread word about this project via Twitter, Facebook, or your blog. Our hashtag is #Project IF.
And make sure you come back and read the posts as they go up on Mr. Linky. If the "what ifs" themselves were that powerful, I can hardly imagine what can be accomplished with even more words and stories.
Categories and Ideas:
How infertility impacts your relationships—spouse, partner, fertile friends, parents, work.
- What if despite my ultimate success I never let go of the resentment at and jealousy of the women who got to do this the "normal" way and who never experienced pregnancy loss (from Betty M).
- What if I can never be around a pregnant woman and feel comfortable because it reminds me of how much I have lost and how inadequate I now feel (from Jodi)?
- What if my husband leaves me for a fertile woman (from Mad Hatter)?
- Create Your Own.
How infertility impacts your self-esteem.
- What if I always feel like less of a person because I wasn't able to reproduce (from Brandy)?
- What if I can never get over the feeling that my body has failed me (from Staciet)?
- What if I lose myself along the way? I've lost so much during this roller coaster journey — what if I lose the true me somewhere along the road? What if I turn into someone I never wanted to be? What happens then (from JL)?
- What if my infertility has robbed me of my sexiness and I never am "in the mood" again (from Nolagirl)?
- Create Your Own.
How infertility impacts your emotional health.
- What if I am never able to counter the thought "I had to buy a baby?" What if that doesn't make me a real mother, in my eyes, or in anyone else's (from Cherry)?
- What if I can never just be happy with what I have and stop being angry, bitter, and sad about what I do not (from Cathy)?
- What if I have to learn to live childfree with a smile….forever (from Mrs. A)?
- Create Your Own.
How infertility impacts your finances.
- What if every state passed a law that would require insurance companies to cover fertility treatments and A.R.T. so that people like me and my husband wouldn't have to choose between their mortgage or having a family (from Melissa G)?
- What if I leave this job, with its amazing health insurance that covers everything IF-related, and my new job doesn't have insurance with good IF coverage (from Queenie)?
- What if we finally save the money we need, blow it on IVF, and fail (from Wifey)?
- Create Your Own.
How infertility impacted your "plans"/current choices/future decisions.
- What if I didn't live in a time and place where ART was an option (from it is what it is)?
- What if I never get to do all the things I've put on hold in my life for "once I get pregnant…" (from CortneyTree)?
- What if I never see that plus sign? What if this is it, waiting and hoping for the rest of my life (from Hollytraveling)?
- What if my son ends up hating me because he was conceived through DI? What if all we've gone through to have him and to bring us so much happiness ends up bringing him enormous pain (from Annacylopedia)?
- Create Your Own.
Project IF Participants
Exploring Our What Ifs
167 comments
- 1 susy { 04.21.10 at 8:11 am }
This is going to hard — hard to read and get through, when I get a knot in my throat from just reading the what if list! But I think it's a great way to get awareness out there, especially w/ Resolve and NIAW!
- 2 Kaitlin { 04.21.10 at 9:34 am }
I agree – this will be tough. I'm not personally struggling with infertility and I even had a hard time getting through the what-ifs without getting goose bumps!
- 3 Miriam { 04.21.10 at 10:17 am }
Wow. I had an inkling of how this project might go into phase two, but I'm still not prepared for the rawness of the emotion this is going to bring up. How exciting Melissa- thanks so much for working with RESOLVE to help give the ALI community a voice and a face.
~Miriam (ICLW #1)
- 4 Nikki { 04.21.10 at 11:09 am }
This is a wonderful idea and I am so happy to have the opportunitiy to participate!
- 5 spyderkl { 04.21.10 at 11:40 am }
I thought I'd give this a try, since I could have written at least 2 of the What ifs. I'll start writing and see how far I get. Thanks so much for doing this, Melissa.
- 6 Mrs. Gamgee { 04.21.10 at 12:32 pm }
As hard as this could be, I love this project Mel. I am eager to see how it plays out.
- 7 wifey { 04.21.10 at 12:46 pm }
working on my post now….. this is such a wonderful project.
- 8 Nolagirl { 04.21.10 at 1:14 pm }
I don't have a blog. But I want to give a shout out to those that do. Your voices will help all of us! I plan on donating my Facebook status to my "What IF" of choice.
- 9 christine { 04.21.10 at 2:49 pm }
so thankful for this support! so thankful for this idea! and, so thankful to know I am not alone in my "what ifs"!
- 10 Lisa { 04.21.10 at 2:54 pm }
Glad I had the chance to participate. It was cathartic to write that out.
- 11 Fingers Crossed { 04.21.10 at 3:21 pm }
Wow – what an incredible idea! I am not classified as IF yet – but I am still dealing with struggles, I feel like I don't belong anywhere just yet.
- 12 Katie { 04.21.10 at 3:49 pm }
This is an amazing idea, Mel. I am so glad I had the chance to write and share my what ifs. Thank you for all that you do for this community!
- 13 Cathy { 04.21.10 at 4:38 pm }
Thanks for doing this. It felt good to get some of that stuff out, since I usually let it fall to the wayside.
- 14 Melissa G. { 04.21.10 at 4:47 pm }
Mel I continue to be in awe of your visions and the community you cultivate.
I can't wait to work on my post.
- 15 Busted Kate { 04.21.10 at 7:47 pm }
Hey Mel, I'm here all the time anyways but today its specifically for ICLW… happy ICLW!!
I will definitely be participating in this, its a great idea and I'm so glad you're helping folks share. As always, you're amazing!
- 16 Lynn { 04.21.10 at 8:49 pm }
Mel, this is such an awesome project! I will have to work on mine for a few days. I want to get it just right so that it really expresses exactly what I feel.
- 17 Calliope { 04.21.10 at 10:59 pm }
wow- I LOVE this project. It's like a quilt of experiences. I knew immediately which "what if" spoke to me because as soon as I read it I started to cry. And oddly not just because it is a hard topic (because of course it is) but because it was a bit of a comfort to see that another woman had the same fear that I do.
- 18 Mad Hatter { 04.22.10 at 12:08 am }
Thank you, Mel, for taking all of our lonely, single voices and turning them into a choir.
- 19 spyderkl { 04.22.10 at 11:47 am }
Well, it's done. Thank you again for doing this, Mel. I've got to say this was one of the hardest posts I've ever written, but I'm glad I did.
- 20 Tami { 04.22.10 at 9:09 pm }
I wrote, it might not be the best, but I thought I would try to get involved. 🙂
- 21 Amanda { 04.22.10 at 10:00 pm }
Wow, when I started writing, it literally just started flowing out of me though I'm sure my isn't as good as some others. *blush* Thanks for allowing me to participate though. Off to read other's stories! 🙂
- 22 Shelli { 04.23.10 at 9:55 am }
Ironically, this project coincides with a personal breakthrough. Thank you Mel, for always working so hard to ensure our voices are heard. xo
- 23 Katie { 04.23.10 at 12:27 pm }
Writing this was so good for me on so many levels. I'm glad I'm participating.
- 24 Jessica { 04.23.10 at 2:22 pm }
This was tough, but worthwhile for my heart.
- 25 Laura { 04.23.10 at 6:45 pm }
This is the first time that I have posted and then made other people aware of my blog. It's really the first time that I have out to words what I'm feeling about starting my journey to become a mom, thanks for creating this place to share!
- 26 StolenEggs { 04.23.10 at 9:28 pm }
I don't know if anyone else will get anything out of what I wrote but there it is.
- 27 Rachel { 04.23.10 at 9:43 pm }
I'm not infertile, never tried to have kids. But this is something that people don't usually know about unless they or someone they're close to has gone through it. Or unless they've stumbled across a book or blog somewhere and gotten pulled into the story.
No, I haven't been through this, but maybe I can help someone who is by pointing the way here. The more you know about a topic, the better you can deal with it (in yourself, a friend, family, coworker, who/wherever).
So that's why I wrote my "if".
- 28 Rebecca { 04.24.10 at 12:08 am }
Thank you for this project, it was great to release some of those feelings. I've enjoyed reading other Project IF posts & wow they are so powerful!
- 29 Jesi { 04.24.10 at 11:45 am }
I started with one blog and then had to start over. This project has made me shift my strategy with trying to defeat infertility. I want to come from a place of being empowered not from a place of being a victim and I didn't "get it" until I did this, so thank you Mel…. I had a huge "A-HA" moment…. infertility better watch out, coz here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- 30 Christy { 04.24.10 at 12:43 pm }
I wish that I was a better writer but I tried to make the answer cohesive. This idea is awesome though!
- 31 luna { 04.24.10 at 2:50 pm }
what a wonderful project! thanks once again for bringing this community together, mel. my contribution is linked above: http://lifefromhere.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/what-if/
- 32 S.I.F. { 04.24.10 at 8:16 pm }
Writing that all out sucked the life out of me a bit… I think I'm going to be drained for a week….
- 33 Hollytraveling { 04.24.10 at 10:29 pm }
Thank you for the opportunity to do this. It will be amazing to read all of these stories. I'm sure I will shed many tears but I will come away feeling more hopeful and not alone than ever.
- 34 Kim { 04.25.10 at 12:30 am }
Thank you for hosting this….what a great way to have us all get involved. I appreciate the opportunity .
- 35 Half of a Duo, Raising a Duo { 04.25.10 at 11:23 am }
This is going to be easy for me. My What If would be this.
I will expand on this in my next blog entry. My last blog entry, a coblog entry with our potential birthmother, K, about our son who passed away 36 hours after birth, took so much out of me I can't write right now.
But here is what I will write about. Thank you for provoking these thoughts in my head, that have already been brewing.
What if I had not had to depend on another woman, whose pain of giving up a child, was my gain and supposed joy. Note I wrote supposed joy. While I am joyful because after 2 decades I am finally a mother, at what cost was offset by pain of our surrogate? Or, had we adopted, the pain our potential birthmother may have experienced had little J still lived.
There is pain and if you truly are empathetic to the duality of alternative family building you cannot help but be haunted by this duality. Even though K and I co-blog and love each other, we both bear pain over his loss, and if little J were still living, who knows how K would feel down the road, with J and us together and she and her children watching and participating in our lives but perhaps not as fully as if she were parenting J. The same goes for our traditional surrogate.. Thanks Mel. Really you provoke a lot of thought for me to write on my blog so my kids know how I am thinking and feeling.
My first thought when the boys were born, due to the reaction of my surro and her DH was "What have we DONE?" (meaning, to hurt her, though the children are equally my DH's and his biosons). I could not help but think that, as a compassionate woman. She was never a means to an end and neither was K.
I bet that blog entry will resonate to those who have had to resort to ED/adoption or traditional surrogacy or fost/adopt.
Hugs to you. I have gone through hell and back in the past 5 mos, stopped blogging but taken it back up with a vengeance, with you on my mind, and your grandma… your losses are our community's losses, Mel.
The grey lady
- 36 Geochick { 04.25.10 at 11:04 pm }
Thanks for hosting this project. It's therapeutic.
- 37 Pamela { 04.26.10 at 12:04 am }
Brilliant — so powerful…
- 38 Laura { 04.26.10 at 9:36 am }
Brilliant idea.. I cried writing mine.. and I cry reading the others… The IF journey is not a simple one…
- 39 Sass { 04.26.10 at 10:28 am }
Thank you for hosting such a brilliant project.
- 40 Miriam (Keiko!) { 04.26.10 at 11:04 am }
Now that I've posted my project, I feel so liberated, like I just let go so much of the baggage and crap that I've been holding onto for over a year. Thank you so much for working with RESOLVE to bring us such an amazing project.
~Keiko (b/c I'm not hiding behind my bloggy pseudonym anymore.)
- 41 Jenni { 04.26.10 at 1:18 pm }
Now that I've written mine, it's going to be a while before I'm ready to read the other posts. I think this was a great idea, and I'm glad I participated.
- 42 Just Me { 04.26.10 at 1:40 pm }
I posted too. I posted a question that was not on your list, but easily fits into the first category… it's one that's been on my mind quite a bit, and I'm sure other couples dealing with IF often wonder as well. "What IF our infertility journey drives a wedge between my husband and I from which we can not recover?"
Thanks, Mel, for doing this and all the other amazing things you do for the IF community. 🙂
- 43 Heather { 04.26.10 at 3:24 pm }
I've been bawling and shaking since I hit "Post"…the lovely women I have "met"—the loving comments—the support. I wonder now why I was so afraid to put myself out there. I mean, I put my self out there often, but this is REALLY out there.
And, I love you. I love what you are doing for IF and for the world…and I wish more people had such good hearts. I want to grow up and be just like you. 😉
- 44 Adoptive Momma of Two { 04.26.10 at 3:29 pm }
I have participated in Project IF. I answered the questions What if I am never able to counter the thought "I had to buy a baby?" What if that doesn't make me a real mother, in my eyes, or in anyone else's (from Cherry)?
- 45 Kai { 04.26.10 at 3:34 pm }
I read this via another freind's blog – and wanted to comment.
In 2009, for the Nanowrimo, I wrote a book/project called 'Changes'. It started with some of those 'what if' questions and was really very poigniant to write and is currently under edits.
It's a hard question to answer, but I'm always amazed by the grace of the community – no matter how tough things are. I'm not quite at that point yet, but we've had some issues so far, so I'm slowly finding places to read up on what our next steps are – so I just wanted to say 'thank you'.
- 46 kathleen { 04.26.10 at 6:37 pm }
It is both sad and empowering to see all of these women and their partners affected by this life-changing journey in their lives. But I hope that this gathering will strengthen everyone as they continue forward!! Thank you for doing this!
- 47 lis { 04.26.10 at 6:41 pm }
not my most brilliant post yet, but surely one of the most heartfelt..
love to all y'all in da struggle
- 48 Kate { 04.26.10 at 7:50 pm }
just posted my "what if." i've been anxious to share my blog with folks, because it is so personal and i know others have been dealing with things longer than i have, but reading other blogs have helped me. and i hope mine helps some of you!
- 49 Kate { 04.26.10 at 7:51 pm }
just posted my "what if." i've been anxious to share my blog with folks, because it is so personal and i know others have been dealing with things longer than i have, but reading other blogs have helped me. and i hope mine helps some of you!
- 50 Amy { 04.26.10 at 8:41 pm }
Can someone please please please delete #49 (Amy)—it's the wrong link, the #50 one is correct. Im so sorry, Im a blogging newbie.


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Legends Night Series Continuesby Staff Writer / Los Angeles Kings
This Thursday (March 13) is LA Kings Legends Night presented by McDonald's with Jim Fox being honored. A special pregame ceremony will precede that night's Kings-Maple Leafs game at STAPLES Center.
Fox is the third former Kings player to be honored as a Legend this season. Joining him in the Legends Series Class of 2013-14 are Jay Wells (honored on October 27 vs. Edmonton) and Larry Murphy (December 7 vs. NY Islanders).
As part of the festivities on March 13, Kings fans will receive a Jim Fox Bobble Head (co-sponsored by FOX Sports West). The Kings will also wear their Vintage Jerseys as part of this special evening. The only time the Kings will wear these sweaters during the 2013-14 season will be on the three scheduled Legends Nights.
Fox is ninth on the Kings all-time scoring list, ninth in assists and 11th in goals with 479 points (186-293=479) in 578 games. A winger, he spent his entire 10-year career as a member of the Kings after being selected in the first round (10th overall) of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
A three time 30-goal scorer, Fox enjoyed his most productive season in 1984-85 when he recorded 83 points (30-53=83), and in 22 career playoff games with the Kings, Fox had 12 points (4-8=12). Over his playing career with the Kings, Fox also holds the distinction of playing the third most games – starting, ending and only with the Kings (Dave Taylor holds the mark followed by Dustin Brown)).
Since retiring as a player, Fox, of course, has enjoyed a successful broadcasting career with the Kings. He is currently in his 24th season as the Kings Television Color Commentator, joining Bob Miller in the booth for club broadcasts on FOX Sports West.
"We are excited to continue our Legends Series and we believe that our fans enjoy honoring the individuals who helped establish our franchise," said Kings President, Business Operations Luc Robitaille. "Jim, Larry and Jay are each very deserving."
The eight other (former) Kings honored with a Legends Night prior to this season: 2012-13: Ian Laperriere and Kelly Hrudey; 2011-12: Daryl Evans, Bernie Nicholls and Charlie Simmer; and 2010-11: Rogie Vachon, Bob Berry and Bob Pulford.
When the Kings honored Wells, fans received a Bobble Fist (co-sponsored by FOX Sports West). When Murphy was honored fans received a Bobble Head (also co-sponsored by FOX Sports West).
For Kings ticket information, call 1-888-KINGS-LA and visit LAKings.com.


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Create an Awesome Energy Effect
Hey guys! Much overdue, here is a new tutorial on creating a cool energy-looking effect within Maya and After Effects. The tutorial uses tools such as nhair to create a unique effect which could be used in many things from title sequences to sci-fi scenes. Leave a comment to let me know what you think! Also, be sure to check out the other tutorials on the site. Intro music by Absofacto – http://www.absofacto.com/


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Bladder Cancer
The bladder is a muscular organ, shaped like a balloon and located in the center of the lower abdomen (pelvis) that acts as a storage area for urine. The function of the bladder is to discharge urine produced by the kidneys through the urethra.
Bladder cancer is a malignant disease that develops in the cell lining of the bladder. It is described as transitional cell carcinoma which surrounds the inner lining of the bladder wall. The uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells becomes cancerous. Commonly older people are much affected though this disease can strike at any age. The disease can be treated as it can be identified easily at an early stage.
Transitional cell bladder cancer: The development of such transitional cell cancers is seen in the inner lining of the bladder cells. The cells that line the bladder mix up with the waste products in the urine and cause cancer. It is generally described as transitional cell carcinoma.
Other types of carcinomas:
Squamous cell carcinoma– cancer that develops in the flat cells, skin like tissues, lining the organs.
Adenocarcinoma- A rare type of cancer that begins in the cells lining the bladder with some gland cells producing mucus.
Superficial bladder cancer: The cancer develops only in the inner lining of the bladder as seen in transitional cell cancer. They seem to have small growth and can be easily removed. Sometimes this type of cancer is likely to develop even after the treatment.
Invasive bladder cancer: This type of cancer goes beyond the inner line and develops in the muscle layer of the bladder. The treatment for such cancers is more intensive.
In most cases, the symptoms are most likely to be seen with non-cancerous conditions. However, the following symptoms might occur with the bladder cancer:
- Blood in urine
- Frequency in urine
- Pain while urinating
- Abdominal pain
- Anemia
- Fatigue
- Anemia
- Loss of weight
- Urinary infection
Bladder cancer often does not show clear symptoms till it advances into incurable state. However the initial symptom is blood in the urine. Even when there is a change in the color of urine, the patient is advised to check with the health-care provider.
The exact causes for bladder cancer are not known. However, cigarette smoking has been identified as the most important reason for its growth. People working in chemical industries like gas and tar industries, iron and aluminum industries and pesticide applicators are at a higher risk. Chronic infections of the bladder continuing for a long time might also cause such cancers. In some cases, family history with the same disease might be one of the risk factors. A diet with fried meat and animal fats can cause bladder cancer. People with bladder stones and urinary tract infections are at the risk of developing a cancer. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy show an increased risk of its development.
An analysis of the urine might show the symptoms of blood in the urine. So the patient would be advised to get the urine tested in the first instance. Urine cytology tests the urine sample for malformed cells causing cancer. Cystoscopy is another diagnostic procedure to examine the bladder system. A biopsy would be taken for the careful examination of the type of cancerous cell. Ultrasound, CT scan or MRI helps in detecting kidney and bladder tumors. Intravenous urogram is a type of X-ray where a dye is injected in the blood to check its movement inside the bladder and urinary system.
A chest X-ray is more effective in diagnosing the cancer spreading itself to the lungs. In some cases bone scanning would be helpful in testing the cancer affecting the bones.
The treatment is usually based upon the type and stage of cancer. The urologist for cancer patients might consider the age and health conditions before the actual treatment is given.
Diagnosis at an early stage could reduce the intensity of the disease. Radiation therapy and Chemotherapy might be needed in some cases. Cystectomy may not be suggested for superficial bladder cancers while it becomes inevitable for muscle invasive tumors. Immunotherapy or biological therapy for patients with severe stages of Ta, T1 and CIS.
Radiation therapy removes cancer cells from the area. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells in any part of the body. In case of early cancer, the tumor may be removed by inserting an instrument through the urethra. For patients who are treated with cystectomy, surgical methods for collection of urine like continent urinary reservoir, neobladder are often suggested.
Spread of cancer to other parts of the body is the most serious complication arising from bladder cancer. Anemia, urinary incontinence and hydronephrosis (blockage of the ureters) are said to be some of the other complications.
The best method to reduce the risk of bladder cancer is to avoid smoking. It is better to avoid working in chemical industries to prevent this disease. Consumption of fluids would help in diluting the cancer-causing materials in the bladder.
Home remedies
Remedies at home might stop the fast spreading cancerous cells though it might not be possible to cure the disease. Citrus fruits like grape fruit or orange juice control the growth of tumor. Spinach and tomato act as anti-cancer agents. Usage of beans, cabbage, sprouted broccoli, cauliflower and carrot in regular diet would reduce the risk of cancer.
In spite of the tests and treatment, cancer patients might be advised for a series of follow-up visits to avoid recurrence of cancer even after the treatment


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Career Highlights
Personal Information
Hometown: Gainesville, FL
Name of College: University of Michigan
Interests Outside the Gym
Hobbies or favorite activities: Relaxing
Favorite music: Rock
Favorite book(s): The Illiad
Favorite TV show(s): Sportscenter
Favorite Food: Protein
National Competition Results
2011 Visa Championships, Saint Paul, Minn. - 5th-SR
2011 National Qualifier, Colorado Springs, Colo. - 1st-PH; 2nd-AA; 3rd-FX, SR(T)
2011 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships, Columbus, Ohio - 5th-Team
2011 Winter Cup Challenge, Las Vegas, Nev. -
2010 Visa Championships, Hartford, Conn. - 2nd-PH; 5th-SR
2010 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships, West Point, N.Y. - 1st-Team, AA; 4th-SR; 7th-PB(T)
2010 Winter Cup Challenge, Las Vegas, Nev. - 2nd-FX, PH; 3rd-AA, PB; 8th-SR
2009 Visa Championships, Dallas, Texas - 3rd-FX
2009 NCAA Men's Championships, Minneapolis, Minn. - 2nd-Team; 4th-FX; 6th-PH; 9th-PB; 10th-SR
2009 Winter Cup Challenge, Las Vegas, Nev. - 4th-PB, SR; 7th-FX; 9th-AA
2007 Visa Championships, San Jose, Calif. - (Jr. Div., 16-18 year old)
2007 Winter Cup Challenge, Las Vegas, Nev. - 6th-PH (Jr. Div., 14-15 year old)
2006 Visa Championships, St. Paul, Minn. - 1st-PH; 2nd-AA, FX; 6th-SR (Jr. Div., 16-18 year old) (Jr. Div.)
2005 Visa Championships, Indianapolis, Ind. - 1st-PB; 8th-AA (Jr. Div.)
International Competition Results
2010 World Championships, Rotterdam, Netherlands - 4th-Team
2010 Japan Cup, Tokyo, Japan - 3rd-Team; 9th-AA
2010 Pacific Rim Championships, Melbourne, Australia - 1st-Team, PH; 2nd-FX; 4th-AA, PB; 8th-SR
2005 Mexican International Invitational, Cancun, Mexico - 1st-FX; 4th-AA


text: Does anyone have any idea what kind of contracts they signed? They must be air tight if they sign up for one show and are thrust into a different one without consent. I wonder if they would have any kind of recourse to not have their image air from a different show or not be held to rules when they signed up for another show, etc.


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The Giants arrived at the park this morning to the news that the Los Angeles Police Department had arrested a suspect in the Bryan Stow beating. As a reporter, you tend to be skeptical until you read or hear the police explain why they believe they have their man, but if they do, you have to be thrilled for the Stow family that they can begin that portion of the healing process that requires justice.
The Giants quickly issued this statement:
"Today's arrest in the Bryan Stow case is welcome news in what has been a very difficult time for the Stow family. We commend the Los Angeles Police Department for their hard work and we are confident that they will continue to dedicate themselves until all of those responsible for this senseless act of violence have been brought to justice. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Bryan Stow and his family and we thank the community for its tremendous support for the Stow family during this difficult time."
I'll admit my eyes got a little misty when I was driving across the Bay Bridge this morning and heard an interview with Bryan's mom. She said she had been shaking all morning and could not wait to get to San Francisco General, where she would hold up Bryan's hand and give him a high five.
What kills me is thinking about Bryan's two children. I've kind of developed a reputation for not liking kids because I joke about them screaming on airplanes and announcing the batters in the third inning at Giants games. But I'll tell you this. It devastates me to think that those two children may not get to sit with their dad at a ballgame again.
If the Stow children want to announce the hitters at a Giants game, I will stand there and hold the microphone for them.
As I write this, thousands of Little Leaguers are parading around the warning track. I hope they have a joyful afternoon.


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Full title reads: "Pendine. Ejector Seat On Test".
Pendine Sands, South Wales. The Ministry of Defence test out an ejector seats for jet planes.
GV Crane hoisting rocket sledge on to track. SV The sledge on the track. CU The rockets. SV Man checking the rockets. SV Man checking the dummy. SV Two men watching. GV The dummy being lowered in to the rocket sledge. SV Man in control room looking through periscope and then walking over to control panel. CU Count down indicator on the panel showing 3,2,1,0. CU Hand pressing firing button. GV The sledge going along the track at 700 mph. GV The rocket going along the track again in slow motion the dummy is ejected and the retro rockets fire. GV The dummy dropping a parachute.
Full title reads: "Pendine. Ejector Seat On Test".
- Archive
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 10/08/1964
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- Sound
- Media URN:
- 54633
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Film ID:
- 1767.26
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- Black & White
- Duration
- 00:01:15:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:40:01:00 / 01:41:16:00
- Canister:
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Man lives in his home for 6 years before realizing that he actually owns the apartment next doorBy Mason White 5:36 PM August 7, 2016
|Chris Meyer with his home
By: Tanya Malhotra
A man was shocked to learn that he was living in a home that he does not own for many years.
30-year-old Chris Meyer of the United Kingdom, said that after living in his home for 6 years, he decided to sell it to get a bigger and more spacious house.
He lived at 8 Carlisle Court, in Carlisle and many potential buyers came to see the home. However, he soon learned that he was unable to sell his house as he was not the owner.
Meyer said that he had buyers for £76,000 ($99,000), but he is unable to sell the house as he is not its registered owner.
A legal mix-up with the Land Registry documents shows that he actually owns 9 Carlisle Court, while his neighbor owns his apartment.
According to the Land Registry documents, Meyer owns house number 9, while the man who thought he bought home number 7 actually owns Meyer's apartment.
The Land Registry said that they need the approval of all the owners to fix the problem.
However, some of the apartments, including number 9, are rented out and the owners did not responded to letters about the issue.


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Unicell to Expand Operations in Buffalo
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by Senator Tim Kennedy, announced that Unicell, a national and international leader in the designing and manufacturing of bodies for commercial trucks and vans will invest $3.46 million to expand its Howard Street facilities in Buffalo. On the strength of a $175,000 investment package from Empire State Development, Unicell will increase its manufacturing capacity to retain and create over 50 local jobs as part of a green initiative to assemble a cutting edge body for an electric truck.
"Encouraging small business innovation is essential to developing a more vibrant economy that works for Western New York," Governor Cuomo said. "By maximizing our best assets like Unicell, we will empower individual areas to stimulate their local economies and create jobs. This project demonstrates that New York is once again open for business and committed to rebuilding our economy from the ground up."
"We're very grateful for the help from New York state with this work," Unicell Owner and President Roger Martin said. "We're determined to maintain and grow our workforce here in Buffalo and we're very pleased to be part of developing truck technology that does not depend on fossil fuels."
Senator Kennedy said, "Unicell's expansion and enhanced operations to manufacture this unique body as part of a green initiative demonstrates the 21st Century economic vision we need to put people back to work in Western New York. Developing strong small businesses like Unicell is exactly what we need to rebuild a main street economy that will create jobs right here in Buffalo."
ESD President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams said, "The expansion of Unicell will create jobs and kick-start New York's efforts to win the clean energy race that holds the key to the future of our economy. Thanks to Governor Cuomo's efforts, each region of New York can now chart its own course to economic recovery by optimizing their unique assets to develop a more business-friendly environment and create jobs."
In addition to the $175,000 committed by ESD through its Economic Development Fund (EDF) program, Unicell will also accrue benefits of $728,000 through the New York State Empire Zone Program.
The Unicell group of companies spans the US/Canadian border. Unicell Body Company, Inc. has locations in Buffalo, Rochester and Schenectady, NY, while Unicell Limited is in Toronto. Unicell Body Company took its current name in the early 1980s. Previously named Maday Body and Equipment Corporation, the company was founded in Buffalo in 1907. In 2009, Unicell was awarded a contract with Navistar Incorporated to manufacture a unique body to be assembled onto an electric truck as part of a highly visible green initiative. Navistar was able to embark on this project due to its success at securing a $39 million United States Department of Energy (DOE) grant.
Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes said, "Unicell embodies the type of business that we want to attract and retain—small business, innovative and located right in the heart of Buffalo. I'm pleased that the company is choosing to grow here and add valuable jobs to our economy."
Erie County Executive Chris Collins said, "Unicell's expansion in Buffalo reinforces the importance of investing in small businesses. When given the opportunity, small business owners use the appropriate incentives to grow their business, create jobs and build economic opportunity in our community."
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said, "This announcement shows that Buffalo continues to be a good place for businesses to invest and grow. As Governor Cuomo has said, Buffalo and New York State are open for business."
Empire State Development is New York's chief economic development agency and administrator of the statewide business resource portal New York First (www.NYfirst.NY.gov). The mission of Empire State Development is to promote business investment and growth that leads to job creation and prosperous communities across New York State. ESD also oversees the marketing of "I LOVE NY," the State's iconic tourism brand. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.


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responsible for monitoring post-surgical patients and ensuring instruments are free of pathogenic organisms
Are you organized and detail oriented? Are you a perfectionist? Are you self-directed and enjoy working mostly on your own?
If you are interested in joining the Azzore team, you may send us your resume by fax (479) 964-4306, by email email@example.com, or by snail mail to Azzore Veterinary Specialists, 2711 E Parkway Dr, Russellville AR 72802.
Your primary responsibility will be to monitor any post-surgical patients overnight. This includes hourly TPR's. You will also clean, repack and sterilize (use of steam and gas autoclaves) surgical instruments and other packs that are used by our surgeon on a daily basis. As time allows, you will restock/update supply lists, and perform general hospital cleanup as required.
The last work day of each month, all inventoried supplies, parts, and medications will need to be counted.
This is a very routine and mostly solitary job. If you are very detail and task-oriented, enjoy working night shift, and like working by yourself (after you have been trained and are proficient at our packs, of course!) this could be the perfect position for you! Computer skills are a big plus. Wage is negotiable (based on education and experience).
The position currently available is three or four nights a week (Mon-Thurs) from 8:00 PM until 8:00 AM. If you require a set number of work hours or a guaranteed monthly income this is not the job for you.
- Patient care and monitoring
Attention to detail
Ability to fold drapes and gowns neatly
Ability to learn to operate gas and steam autoclaves
Ability to time manage
Ability to problem solve
Be dependable
Have a telephone
Have reliable transportation
Schedule flexibility
Good references
Good attitude
Open to learning new skills
Some heavy lifting
Candidates must be comfortable working alone on a night shift and must possess the intuitive skill required to closely monitor recovering patients and accurately assess their response to treatment. Good interpersonal and communication skills with the previous and following shift team members are a critical aspect of this job.
Must have a telephone and reliable transportation.
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slr : Introduction to Simple Linear Regression« Back to Modules List
TitleIntroduction to Simple Linear Regression
AuthorNicholas Reich
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Date Created2014-04-25
Last Modified2014-04-25
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DescriptionThis module was taken from my Statistical Modeling and Data Visualization course at UMass-Amherst. This module provides four classes on simple linear regression targeted for upper-level undergraduate or entry-level graduate students.
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