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The greasier, the better - trust me!
- a sausage biscuit
- hash brown
- cup of coke
- Head out to McDonalds, purchase and consume. It works.
I know I've never felt like making something for myself when I've had a bit too much fun the night before, so my personal cure all comes from McDonald's. I'm talkin' about a sausage biscuit, hash brown and a coke, to be exact. The dough from the biscuit, the grease from the hash brown and the sugar and fizzy in the soda is some magic combo that got me through my early 20's :)


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Republicans on Wednesday peppered Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano with questions regarding her involvement in a botched federal gun tracking operation.
"For you to have two dead agents and to have never had a conversation with Eric Holder about Fast and Furious and about this is totally unacceptable," said Rep. Jason ChaffetzJason ChaffetzLet's not fail in our second chance to protect Bears Ears Trey Gowdy announces retirement from Congress House Oversight slams TSA after report says officials 'interfered' in disciplinary case MORE (R-Utah).
Napolitano fired back, saying that her immediate and longstanding concerns were to assist the FBI in its investigation and arrest of Terry's killer. She said she has refrained from talking with Holder about the operation because it was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which is overseen by the Justice Department (DOJ), and because it is being investigated by the DOJ's inspector general.
"I know Mr. Chaffetz has his opinion on this matter, as the tone of his question reveals, but I simply would suggest that no one takes the death of agents more seriously than I," Napolitano said. "One of the reasons that we have not directly dealt with the attorney general on this is that he very quickly and appropriately put this matter in the hands of the inspector general."
Rep. Trey GowdyHarold (Trey) Watson GowdyContractor awarded 6 million to provide 30 million meals to Puerto Rico only delivered 50,000: report The Memo: Trump doubles down amid some GOP doubts Lawmakers dispute 'vindication' for Trump in Intel memo MORE (R-S.C.) pressed Napolitano, the former governor and attorney general of Arizona, on whether she would have approved the "gun-walking" tactics employed under Fast and Furious.
The process of gun-walking occurs when firearms are allowed to get into the hands of known or suspected criminals and agents do not immediately move to intercept them.
Napolitano did not specifically say whether she would have allowed gun-walking to take place, but said she was never presented with that situation and that it is bad any time firearms end up in the hands of criminals.
"Every prosecutor makes different decisions, and I don't believe I was ever presented with that decision," said Napolitano.
"Obviously, I don't want to let guns with the kind of firepower that we now know we're involved [with] get out of your control.
"From a law enforcement perspective, yes, Fast and Furious is very troublesome," she said.

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10 Healthy Breakfast Platter Ideas
What makes breakfast healthy? If you think your only options for a healthy breakfast are egg whites and unbuttered toast, think again. There are plenty of healthy and tasty breakfast options to please any palette. The difficulty many people face when trying to choose healthy food is looking for foods labeled "diet" or "low-fat". These may be, in fact, your worst choices.
In this article, I list 10 healthy breakfast platter ideas that are healthy because they contain no preservatives, additives or colorings.
While not every breakfast platter idea on this list is ideal for someone on a diet, they are based on a whole-food diet plan and a better option than pre-packaged or fast-food fare.
1. The Gluten-Free Gourmet Breakfast Platter
Breakfast should be just as delicious on a gluten-free diet. For this yummy platter, you'll need 2 Van's gluten-free frozen waffles, toasted and smeared with organic almond butter and your choice of any flavor of Polaner's all-fruit. Put the two pieces together into a sandwich and cut into quarters. Serve with 1 cup quinoa cereal topped with maple syrup and berries and one medium banana, sliced or eaten whole.
2. The Weight-Loss Wonder Breakfast Platter
If you're on a diet, it's important not to skip meals. For this platter, start with 1 cup of fiber-rich rolled oats cereal topped with honey and fiber-packed blueberries. Add 1 medium sliced apple, a cup of organic yogurt and 1 low-fat stick of string cheese.
3. The Dieter's Delight Breakfast Platter
When it comes to muffins, the store-bought variety is full of chemicals, artificial sweeteners and additives. For this Dieter's Delight, you'll need to make them yourself. Get some organic muffin mix and add flax seed for fiber and fruit and nuts for flavor. Make them one day when you're off from work and you'll have them for the week!
Start with 1 fruit, flax and nut homemade muffin topped with butter, not margarine, a handful of strawberries and finish with a cup of creamy Greek yogurt. It's thicker and richer and will leave you feeling full and satisfied without the guilt.
4. The Protein Power-Pack Breakfast Platter
Protein is essential to fuel your daily activities and keep you feeling full and focused for longer periods of time. For this breakfast, have two small eggs prepared any style, two slices of toast slathered with organic peanut butter or almond butter and a handful of fresh nuts and dried fruit.
5. The Chocolate-Lover's Breakfast Platter
Chocolate is delightful and especially fun to have for breakfast. You can still keep it healthy if you know how to do it right. For the chocolate lover's breakfast platter, start with organic pancake mix and dark chocolate chips from Enjoy Life Foods. Prepare a small stack of mini chocolate pancakes. Serve them with a Think Thin chocolate protein bar and a Chocolate Underground yogurt from Stonyfield Farm. If that doesn't satisfy your chocolate craving, nothing will!
6. The Dairy Dream Breakfast Platter
Dairy is delicious and it's good for you, too. Despite what you've heard about butter, it's not bad for you. It's a good fat that improves your digestion, so it's fine in reasonable amounts. For the Dairy Dream, make a small omelet of eggs, vegetables and cheese and serve with one cup of cottage cheese and fresh pineapple or melon on the side.
7. The Northern Breakfast Platter
The Northern states are cold and those who live there sometimes want a stick-to-the-ribs type of breakfast. For this platter, you'll have 1 cup of organic oatmeal, 1 light and fluffy scrambled egg, 2 pieces of whole-grain toast with butter and all-fruit and a cup of large-cut homefries with ketchup on the side.
8. The Southern Breakfast Platter
In the Southern states, you can put on a few pounds when you're not looking. The food is healthy but it's often fried. For a healthy Southern platter, you'll prepare 1 cup of regular grits with butter and shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup of organic beans (fresh, not canned), 1 biscuit topped with honey, and a slice or two of Neese's country sausage (no preservatives) with Frank's Red Hot on the side. (The cayenne pepper improves digestion.)
9. The Fruit-Lovers Breakfast Platter
Fruit is a delicious source of fiber, water and essential nutrients. For the fruit-lovers, start with one cup of your favorite organic cold cereal and top with berries. Next, add grapes, apple slices, bananas, melons or whatever fruit you choose. For a little protein punch, add a handful of organic almonds or walnuts.
10. The Vegan Breakfast Platter
Those on a vegan diet will enjoy this breakfast platter: 1 cup of hot rice cereal topped with fresh berries or bananas and maple syrup or sugar, 1 cup of hot lentils and vegan graham crackers by Grateful Grahams. It's a sweet and savory combination that's sure to hit the spot.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, why not make it the healthiest and start your day right?


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Hoyer Statement on President's Remarks on National Security Programs
Stephanie Young, 202-225-3130
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Obama delivered remarks at his press conference on national security programs:
"I welcome the President's announcement this afternoon of new steps to strengthen the oversight, transparency, and due process safeguards of our intelligence surveillance programs. While keeping our homeland safe from terrorist attacks, our government has a responsibility to protect Americans' privacy and to preserve civil liberties. I look forward to engaging with the President, with Congressional leaders from both parties, and with members of the House and Senate Intelligence Committees to make sure our intelligence community has every tool it needs to keep our nation safe while continuing to ensure that the Constitutional rights of every American are respected."


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I Have Had My First Kiss
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 36 People
I was in 8th grade gradeand i was in Drama. We had our second ever showcase in front of everyone. While I backstage, I was alone in the dressing room, rehearsing my lines for the play I was in. Then I heard a knock on the door and I was like "Come in! Its not even locked!" And it was my crush. I've...
lydiastilinski 18-21, F 1 Response 2 Mar 1, 2016
I had been dating my boyfriendfor a couple of weeks and we waited until New Year's Eve for our first kiss (my first kiss ever!) we've been dating for 7 months now :)
Tshoraga1 18-21, F 1 Jun 21, 2015
About time! it was a couple weeks back,and it was great. I've made out with this guy a couple times since then. It's a lot more fun than I thought it would be. I thought I would be 18 before this happened! Hazzah!!
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text: James Esber, a New York based artist, will be featured at the Pierogi Gallery in his new show: You, Me, and Everybody Else. James is known for addressing, through his work, the notions of distortion and perception. Colorful, incredibly wacky, but always engaging. So if you're in the area, make sure to join James Esber this Friday Nov. 19th for the opening of You, Me, and Everybody Else at the Pierogi Gallery, located at 177 N 9th Street Brooklyn NY 11211.


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HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Holyoke is partnering with Zipcar to offer an affordable way for people to rent a car.
Zipcar was set up at Veterans Park in Holyoke Thursday to show off their cars and to allow people to sign up.
The Zipcar program allows residents of Holyoke and people who come to the city to rent a car for an hour or for a day.
There is a membership fee and for around $8.00 an hour or $69 a day you can rent one of the cars. The cars Zipcar offers are EPA fuel efficient vehicles.
Over the years the Zipcar program has been expanding across western Massachusetts.
"We base this on demand so as the program continues to grow and as Holyoke continues to embrace car sharing we'll go ahead and grow the fleet here," said Craig Burns Zipcar Senior Manager of University Accounts
The Zipcar program is also available at Springfield College, Smith College and UMass.
Click here for more information on the Zipcar program.


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Like most writers, I have a job. Something I do to keep the wolf from the door, financially speaking. Frank McCourt was a high school teacher. Jack Kerouac washed dishes, pumped gas, and worked a farm. Kurt Vonnegut managed a Saab dealership in Massachusetts. Tom Clancy was an insurance broker. Me? I'm a pilot.
Writing fiction is something I truly love to do. It allows me the luxury of ruling the universe while freed of the constraints of time, space, and the laws of physics. Anything can happen. As long as the people and events I depict remain consistent within the confines of the story being told, I'm good. The reader is entertained. All is well.
Of course in real life that's not at all true. Reality is very important to me on a day to day basis. The weather, the condition of the airplane, my own physical state, and even the mood of the person I'm flying with all come into play and affect my decision making process.
That may all seem ominous, but believe me, it's not. It's joyous. It's something to celebrate. At some point in my day I'll find myself well above the surface of the earth, motoring past flocks of birds, puffy white clouds, and maybe, someday, an actual UFO.
It could happen.
In the meantime, I've taken to enjoying my life and sharing my passion for aviation with anyone who will listen. To do that better, I bought a 1963 Cessna 150 a while back. I learned to fly in a very similar airplane. The C-150 holds a warm place in my heart.
After flying it to my heart's content, I moved that first plane out of my hangar and made it available to a high school flying club. They use it to train new pilots and mechanics. It's the perfect use for that marvelous machine.
Next I purchased a 1977 Cessna 172. The workhorse of the general aviation fleet, the C-172 is the Hyundai Elantra of the aviation world. Reasonably priced, incredibly utilitarian, and familiar to almost anyone who has ever flown from the left seat, it's a fine choice for anyone who wants to fly for fun.
That airplane is now used by the members of a flying club located not far from my home. I belong to the club as well. So my second airplane is actually used by others more than it's used by me. That seems just about right as far as I'm concerned.
Now, I've decided to purchase a third airplane. This time around the acquisition will be a 1940 Piper J-3 Cub. Originally fitted with a Lycoming engine, it now sports the more traditional Continental 65 horsepower model. The airplane has no electrical system so there is not battery, no lights, no radios, and no starter. It's necessary to grab the propeller and spin it manually in order to get the engine running. It's the aviation equivalent of popping a car's clutch.
The Cub flies slow, holds very little fuel, and only seats two. It's a nearly useless airplane…except for one thing. Flying a Cub is more fun than anything you've ever experienced in your life. The clamshell doors on the right side of the fuselage remain open during flight – at least they do here in central Florida where it's warm enough to fly al fresco all year round. The third wheel is on the tail, not the nose, which requires the pilot to remain mentally in the game any time the engine is running and the wheels are rolling. In flight the Cub is an absolute dream to control, allowing for a level of freedom and 3D exploration of the sky that most pilots will never pursue.
Fortunately, the flying club I belong to has expressed enthusiastic interest in making good use of the Cub, too. That suits me just fine. Just as writing a book is an exercise of ego until readers discover it, owning an airplane is an often empty experience unless others can experience the elation of flying it, too.
I'm lucky. I get to write and have readers who share their impressions with me. I get to fly and have friends I can share the undertaking with. I get to mix both facets of my world to find real satisfaction in life. We should all be so fortunate.


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Mets fans are always worried, thats what makes us Mets fans. Of course you have the overly optimistic Mets fans who will always tell you, "it's only April" or "relax, we have a seven game lead." Those fans are the most vocal, but still make up the minority.
We are all a hopeful bunch, but still "glass empty" type of fans for the most part. All of that said, we could always count on the Mets hierarchy to blow smoke up our behinds and tell us what we want and what we need to hear.
But, now I read that the Mets higher-ups are concerned about the makeup of the team? Could this be true?
Jon Heyman of SI.com and frequent analyst on SNY, write this in his latest column.
But while Mets people are all understandably thrilled to be in their comfy new confines, a slow start that has revealed weaknesses in the team's rotation, defense and lineup has offset the jubilation. Although the new season is just seven days old, Mets people seem genuinely dismayed.
"We have a good team … on paper, anyway," lamented one top Mets decision maker.
Heyman, also sheds some light on Jerry Manuel who was very concerned and even saddened about the team defense and lack of fire. And that was before the Ryan Church dropped flyball which led to another loss.
Finally he outlines HIS own areas of concerns which number four.
1. The defense looks slipshod. There's no excuse for back-to-back games in which players drop routine fly balls, though it's possible Church is still getting acclimated to what looks like a difficult right field. And by the way, Gary Sheffield is not going to help there. Manuel intends to give Sheffield starts in right and perhaps even left, but only to keep him sharp, as Sheffield, 40, himself admitted he's concerned about his outfield play after a whole year away. "He can't play the field anymore," one scout said, flat out.
2. There are a few issues with the starting pitchers, too. Yes, Johan Santana looks more terrific than ever, Livan Hernandez turned in a nice Mets debut and John Maine was solid the first time out after a dreadful spring in which higher-ups questioned whether he had lost his confidence, but Oliver Perez struggled badly out of the stretch in his outing and Mike Pelfrey hasn't yet shown the dominant stuff he flashed last year.
3. The offense is underachieving. One Mets exec remarked that the Padres' Mexico League reclamation project Walter Silva shut them down "on nothing" before Wright's three-run home run put them in business — at least until three Padres' relievers, including Duaner Sanchez, whom the Mets released in spring, did the same.
4. There isn't enough fire. Another Mets person said the players seem to "lack a killer instinct" so far, which might reflect leftover feelings from their two straight September fades.
So there it is, from the Mets' baseball guru and baseball insider himself, as SNY likes to refer to him.


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The Corruption of Michael Levitt is a rollicking ride through the 1970s seen through the eyes of Michael Levitt - Harvard Law School graduate and survivor of his Long Island childhood. It's a story of a bright yet naive man who, while trying to make it in this world is, with the best of intentions, gradually corrupted by the universe in which he exists.
As Michael moves from the high pressure life of an associate in a prestigious New York law firm, to the uncharted playground of Miami, the reader is caught up in Michael's personal and professional fast times. Readers will follow Michael through the maze that becomes his life - underworld business dealings, sex, drugs, friends and enemies, enjoying his perceptive, and often hilarious, view of his own situation.


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According To Aiden He's DepressedTime to get dressed for school.
Mom says, " Aiden go in and put your underwear on". Aiden, " I can't Momma, I have the blues!" His Mom explained to him, " in this family we wear our underwear even if we are sad! Go put them on please." Aiden slumped over..dramatic , dragging his arms like a depressed gorilla, bare bottom still...In the bathroom.."I need privacy when I put my underwear on". Shuts the bathroom door. " I'm sad with underwear today".Blue blue blue..I am blue".
Mom rolls her eyes..OMG he's only 3..........
wiseowl 61-65, F 6 Responses 2 Jun 21, 2011
Oh my dear. Only three year old. I could hear the harmonica playing in the background. Poor little dude has the blues.
lol... i guess the boy since he was blue he didn't want anything on him, he wanted to be free. ..i don't know. lol


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Ferguson Library Digital Archives
A window into Stamford's past
Labozza Number: A37lTitle: Roxbury SchoolDescription: Roxbury School at the junction of Roxbury and Long Ridge Roads. Used in the 1920s-1930s for art classes by John TenEyke 3rd and DeLos Palmer. Was still standing in 1943. The photograph was taken by Dr. Philip Prior about 1920-1930 were shown in the Exhibition Room of The Ferguson Library during the celebration of the CT Tercentenary 1933.Subject: Historic buildingsType: PhotographDimension: 8x10 in.


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Virtual domain is the way of doing business. This avoids setting up a machine for each domain name. And of course, this is the way it is being done in those big data centers around the world.
Let's go back to Webmin to configure a new domain.
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British Airways Places $6 Billion Order for 18 Airbus A350s
British Airways parent IAG SA said it will buy 18 Airbus SAS (EAD) A350 wide-body planes with a list price of almost $6 billion for the U.K. carrier.
The A350-1000 jetliners will be delivered from 2017 through 2023, according to IAG, which also secured options for 18 more A350s for BA, together with an undisclosed number for Spanish unit Iberia, pending an earnings turnaround there.
The contract secures a position for Airbus's newest wide- body at IAG after the London-based company said this month it would exercise options to add 18 of Boeing Co. (BA)'s competing 787 Dreamliners in addition to 24 already on order. British Airways needs both models to replace a fleet of aging Boeing 747 jumbos.
"The A350-1000 will bring many benefits to our fleet," IAG Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh said in a statement. "Its size and range will be an excellent fit for our existing network and, with lower unit costs, there is an opportunity to operate a new range of destinations profitably."
IAG, as International Consolidated Airlines Group SA is known, closed 1.6 percent higher at 256.40 pence before today's announcement. The stock has added almost 39 percent this year.
The firm orders for the Airbus and Boeing models will be used to replace 30 of BA's 50-plus 747s as part of a fleet- renewal plan for the U.K. carrier's wide-bodies that will eventually also see the retirement of 46 Boeing 777-200s.
A380s to Come
British Airways (IAG) will also begin taking delivery of Airbus A380s this year, with commercial service to Los Angeles starting Oct. 15. The unit will operate 12 of the European planemaker's flagship planes, with deliveries continuing through 2016.
"The A380 and the A350 are perfectly matched for greener long-haul operations," John Leahy, Airbus's chief salesman said. "This is an important announcement from one of the world's most respected and influential airline brands."
British Airways is the first European carrier to commit to the A350-1000, the largest member of the family. The deal, once finalized, will bring the backlog for the variant to 128 units.
The fleet over-haul plan that Walsh is rolling out effectively cuts capacity while adding frequencies.
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The A350-1000 -- which can seat 350 passengers in a three- class layout -- most closely matches the capacity of a 747 among planes BA is buying, with the carrier operating the jumbo in a four-class setup with as many as 345 seats.
Orders for Madrid-based Iberia, which needs new long-haul jets to replace Airbus A330s and A340s, will be firmed up "when Iberia is in a position to grow profitably, having restructured and reduced its cost base," according to IAG, which is seeking more than 3,000 job cuts at the unprofitable business.
The A350s ordered today will be powered by the Trent XWB from Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc (RR/), the only engine currently available on the model and one which is guaranteed exclusivity on the -1000 variant. Rolls-Royce said today its part of the contract has a value of $1.6 billion, including maintenance.
The 787s being bought for British Airways will be powered by Trent 1000 engines from the U.K. manufacturer. BA is due to start receiving Dreamliners this year once Boeing finalizes handover plans after the aircraft's return to service following battery glitches that saw it grounded on Jan. 16.
The Airbus deal announced today still requires shareholder approval, IAG said.
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Diabetes is a disease characterized by high blood sugar. Therefore, keeping an eye on blood glucose levels is essential in making sure you're managing your diabetes well.
If your levels are too high or too low, your diabetes care team may need to make a change in your medications, eating plan or exercise routine.
Keeping your blood sugar in a normal range on a regular basis is a good idea. It not only helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, but it may help prevent or delay health problems that can occur with diabetes.
Experts recommend two ways to monitor your blood glucose. One is for you to test your blood sugar yourself so you can see the results instantly. The other is an A1C test ordered by your doctor.
Blood glucose check
Testing your blood sugar is the main way you will monitor how well you're controlling your diabetes. The test can tell you your blood glucose level at any instant. It is a detailed view of your diabetes care.
Speak with your doctor about how often you should test yourself. Some people test their blood glucose once a day and others test it three or four times a day. Some people may need to test it even more often. Still, there are some who may need to test less often than every day. Your monitoring must be individualized. Make sure that you understand the mechanics of testing, too.
The target range for your blood glucose level depends on several factors including your age, how long you have had diabetes and other individual considerations. Speak with your doctor about the appropriate range for you.
Recording your glucose levels in a log will help you and your diabetes care team see how your body is responding to your diabetes care plan. You may also want to write down what you ate, if you exercised that day and how you felt.
If your blood sugar level has been too high or too low for several days, you may need to adjust your exercise routine, eating habits or diabetes medications. Find out from your health care provider when you should report results that are out of range and what they may mean for you.
A1C test
The A1C blood test, or hemoglobin A1C test, is an overall picture of your blood glucose level. It shows an average of your level over the past two to three months. It gives you a big-picture view of how your diabetes treatment plan is working.
Experts recommend that you have your A1C tested at least twice a year if you are meeting your treatment goals. If you're not, your doctor may recommend the test more often, such as every three months. This test does not replace your daily blood glucose self-testing. The A1C does not measure your day-to-day diabetes control.
Hemoglobin A1C is measured in percentages. Your doctor may give you a personalized goal depending on your age, risk of low blood sugar and whether you have complications. The goal for most non-pregnant adults is less than 7 percent. In some, for example, who have higher risks of low blood sugar or other co-existing conditions, less strict goal of less than 8 percent may be suggested by your doctor.
If your A1C levels are high, you may be at greater risk for complications such as kidney damage. You may need to change how you are managing your diabetes and adjust your diet, exercise routine or medications.
Talk with your doctor about the right target A1C target for you. The closer you can get to your target, the more likely you are to reduce your risk of problems with diabetes.
Keeping your blood glucose and A1C in goal range may help in the following ways:
- Help prevent or delay health complications of diabetes. Eating well, being physically active and working with your diabetes care team are also important parts of preventing problems.
- Protect your eyesight. High blood sugar levels can cause blood vessels in the eyes to bleed. That may lead to blindness.
- Help prevent damage to your teeth and gums. People with diabetes are at risk for gingivitis and periodontitis. A gum infection may raise glucose levels. If untreated, it may cause your teeth to loosen and fall out.
- Make it easier for your kidneys. Too much glucose in your blood is hard on your kidneys. Keeping it in your range may delay or prevent kidney disease.
- Help you stay heart healthy. People with diabetes are at a greater risk for cardiovascular disease. Controlling your blood sugar is one way to protect your heart and blood vessels.
- Protect you from nerve damage. Numbness and pain in your hands, arms, feet and legs may occur. Many years of high blood glucose can cause particular harm to your feet and stomach.
Some people with diabetes may have depression. When you are depressed, you are less likely to eat well, exercise and take your medications. It is important to seek treatment for it because it may help you keep your blood glucose under control.
Diabetes can affect many parts of your body. But the good news is that you may help prevent future problems with proper blood glucose control today. Checking your glucose daily and testing your A1C regularly is essential to staying on track with your diabetes plan.
Created on 03/25/2013
Updated on 05/12/2014
- American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care, Volume 37, Supplement 1, Standards of medical care in diabetes — 2014.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes health concerns.
- National Diabetes Education Program. Learn about diabetes.
- National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Taking care of your diabetes everyday.


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1. (Or terminal illness) Eyestrain brought on by too many hours of looking at low-resolution, poorly tuned, or glare-ridden monitors, especially graphics monitors.
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Another picture from January's Alice in Wonderland photo shoot. Sooo tired right now! Just got back from a week-long family vacation (hence my commenting absence) and tomorrow I'm going to my highschool graduation ceremony, and presenting the final speech, afterwards which comes a party. And Monday I start my two online summer college courses! Very tired, and very busy!
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Paul, > I can help out with a car to haul stuff off on Thursday. If you need > someone for the booth for that Thurs afternoon, I could come by for that > too. Great! We can compensate you for parking if you can get a receipt. -- --Josh Josh Berkus PostgreSQL @ Sun San Francisco
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Looking back at the Nepal Earthquake, a year later...
Rescue personnel searching for survivors after an earthquake in Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, on April 27, 2015 (above) and the same scene on Sunday
Rescue personnel searching for survivors after an earthquake in Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, on April 27, 2015 (above) and the same scene on Sunday.
Also read - Nepal Earthquake: The day the Earth shook
Hundreds of Nepalese yesterday held memorial services to mark the first anniversary of last year's devastating earthquake, which killed nearly 9,000 people.
Victims are still being forced to live in tents and accused the government of failing to look after them.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the Himalayan nation in April 25, 2015. Worst in 80 years, its devastation spread to India as buildings collapsed, roads cracked and communication broke down.
Over 8000 people were killed and more than 21000 injured. The quake triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest, killing 21 and another in the Langtang valley, where 250 people were reported missing.
Continued aftershocks occurred throughout Nepal at the intervals of 15–20 minutes, with one shock reaching a magnitude of 6.7 a day after the first quake with a continued risk of landslides.
A major aftershock occurred on 12 May 2015 with a moment magnitude of 7.3 near the Chinese border between the capital of Kathmandu and Mt. Everest killing over 200 people and injuring more than 2500.
Hundreds of thousands of people became homeless with entire villages flattened. Centuries-old buildings were destroyed at UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley, including some at the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Patan Durbar Square, the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Changu Narayan Temple, the Boudhanath stupa and the Swayambhunath Stupa.


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The largest digital showband archive in the world!
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This website is dedicated to the Irish showbands
and much much more!
The term "Irish showband" generally refers to a particular type of
musical act popular in Ireland in the 1950's and 1960's.
Irish Showbands like the Clipper Carlton, the Dixies, the Royal, and hundreds more traveled the
length and breadth of Ireland playing to packed houses every night. We include
these showbands in our tribute, but we also feature much more.
Our website is dedicated to all the bands that played
Ireland's ballrooms, hotels, dancehalls,
marquees, and parochial halls between about 1955 and
With apologies to
bands that never considered themselves part of the "showband scene," we feel this is the only unique term that aptly describes the industry which flourished in
Ireland for thirty-plus years.
Whether you were a fan of
The Royal or The Capitol, The Memories, or Chips,
Big Tom or Gloria, Mama's Boys or Bagatelle, we have something for you.
Our goal is to build the most comprehensive collection on this era
of Irish entertainment in the world, but we need your help. If you have photos, memories, information, updates, anything...we'd love to hear from you today!
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our email or to contact us.
The history of most
of today's popular music in Ireland traces its roots back to the country's "showband
which swept through the country in the
late 1950's and 60's.
Prior to the
showbands, most "bands" in Ireland in the early 50's were similar to the "big bands" of the 1940's or orchestras.
They usually
had ten or twelve musicians who sat
behind music stands while a band leader, such as Mick Delahunty or Maurice Mulcahy, took center stage.
They played the Irish dance circuit which was mostly made up of small ballrooms
and the parochial halls that dotted the island.
Ireland must be unique in the world, because at it's high point, there were hundreds of ballrooms, not only located in the cities, but spread across the country, often located "in the middle of nowhere" or perhaps where two country roads crossed.
Click here for more information on
the ballrooms themselves, along with photos.
History of the
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here for detailed story)
In the early 1950's, most of Ireland's
entertainment was provided by "orchestras," which were really just dance
bands with between 10-12 musicians. They usually featured piano, brass,
guitar, drums and sometimes two or three vocalists. Musicians sat on chairs
and read sheet music. Names like Brose Walsh, Mick Delahunty, and Maurice Mulcahy dominated the scene playing a mix of standard tunes and the popular
hits of the day. Adequate, danceable, but less than exciting to watch.
It wasn't long before someone got the idea (legend says it was the
Clipper Carlton Orchestra) to stand up and move to the music, and the "showband" was born!
Soon, most showbands featured 7 or 8 members, a full complement of brass, and a lead singer out front instead of a band leader.
Names like the Royal Showband featuring
Brendan Bowyer, the Miami featuring
Dickie Rock, and the Capitol Showband
featuring Butch Moore took the country by storm and at it's peak, it is
estimated that 700 to 800 showbands toured Ireland continuously (however, we
currently list over 1,000 on our showband page).
As the turbulent 60's gave way to the swinging seventies,
Irish showbands began changing, specializing in pop or country and the original showbands were forced to adapt to the changes
or die.
In the 70's and 80's, Ireland's entertainment landscape was divided into four basic types of music:
country and western, rock, and
Although bands from all genres coexisted and some even crossed over from one to another, the
Irish "dance" scene was divided mainly between the "pop" and "country and western" bands (sometimes called "country and
Irish"). Folk groups rarely played the dancehalls, and rock bands generally
played to smaller crowds in clubs, pubs and colleges. As the 70's progressed, though, several
rock bands made the transition to the "showband" circuit
and competed for gigs.
The emergence of discos in the mid 1970's gave promoters a new money making opportunity
as they could pay a single DJ to play records (as opposed to a six or seven piece band).
Hotels started converting ballrooms into "nightclubs" and there were fewer and fewer gigs available to the bands.
As competition
heated up for an ever dwindling number of venues, lesser known bands started to pack it in, and only bands with the strongest followings could still making a living "on the road."
in the mid 80's, the "showband era" was all but over.
Even though many of the top names of the era still perform today, the preeminence of the
Irish dancehall scene is now
just a memory. Most of the remaining bands play regularly in theatres, in cabaret, at weddings and corporate functions and in
England as there aren't enough dance venues left in Ireland.
Most of the ballrooms have been closed down, or converted into warehouses, furniture stores, garages, or community centers while others were simply demolished to make room for new development,
and sometimes as with rural ballrooms, back to an empty field!
Since the early 1990's there has been a
renewed interest in the showbands, but this has been focused almost exclusively on the big name showbands of the 60's.
There has been little written or said about the hundreds of bands that followed the showbands into the ballrooms, dancehalls, hotels,
and marquees of Ireland in the 70's and 80's. our goal is to ensure all
the bands are recognized for their contributions to Irish entertainment.
For many who were there, the era of the "Irish
Showbands" is looked upon with fondness. However, music critics haven't been as kind to this period in
Irish entertainment history. In the 2000 series, From A Whisper To A Scream,
Sir Bob Geldof refered to the showband years as a "musical desert," adding that,
"the showbands were crap." While this might be said of the musical "creativity"
and originality in the 50's and 60's, you would get a strong argument from many of the pop and rock bands that toured the country in the 70's and 80's.
They started writing and recording original material, some of it pretty good.
The quality of the musicianship in the showbands, while not
always consistent, is another topic that is hotly debated. Although reduced to playing "jive" music in the main, many "heads" were actually jazz lovers and enjoyed nothing more than a good jam session when not playing the ballrooms.
Despite the "bad rap" given the
Irish showbands, they served an important function in allowing all musicians in
Ireland to learn their
The late Rory Gallagher, renown Irish blues and rock guitarist, started
out in a showband. Rory joined the Fontana showband from Cork, which soon changed it's name to the
Impact Showband (photo at left). Rory is down front on the right. Van Morrison also got his start in a showband,
as did Henry McCullough of Wings, like most
Irish musicians growing up in the 60's and 70's. In short, joining a showband was a way to learn the ropes and hone
one's musical chops.
Even the biggest rock bands usually played the showband circuit.
Thin Lizzy played at Summerhill College and again in the Imperial Hotel in Sligo before
Whiskey In The Jar became an international hit. Bands like Horslips needed the dancehalls and marquees to make enough money to continue their
Celtic-rock experimentation.
One way or another, the Irish showbands gave many musicians a decent wage; provided patrons with much needed entertainment; and helped promoters make a lot of money!
We dedicate this site to the thousands of musicians who strapped on a guitar, wielded a sax or trumpet, stood behind a keyboard, sat behind a kit of drums, or strutted their stuff out front!
Whether acknowledged or not, today's contemporary music industry in Ireland owes much to its showband heritage
that stretched from the mid 50's through the mid 80's. Please explore our site,
contribute your thoughts and enjoy!
* Our count of total
bands may include some duplication. We consider any band playing before 1970
a "showband," however, many of the showbands continued well into the 1980's
sometimes as a pop or country band and we have listed them in those
categories as well. Our count of photos does not include any casual and
live stage photos which appear on individual band features, but are not
included in our overall total.
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This summer I will be inter-railing around Europe. I am starting in Berlin. I have a hostel booked in Mitte but I am finding it difficult to get information on the nightlife in the area.
Does anyone know of any good clubs to go to, particularly on a Wednesday night?
Also do you normally have to pay to get into clubs in Berlin? If so, how much?
How much are drinks in Berlin clubs?
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Wow, so many socks! Socks are still a little intimidating to me, so I'm impressed.
And that nessie is too adorable!
It's been forever. I kinda stopped knitting once I started grad school but I've realized how much I've missed it. I'm currently working on this bowtie pattern, I'll try to get picks up tomorrow. I'm also going to cast on some gloves for the upcoming winter and I'm going to make some yarn out of a beautiful woven scarf I have in order to make.. a scarf.


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320 student-athletes earn recognition for academic achievements
ETSU women's soccer player Eleonora Goldoni earned an invitation to play for the Italian senior team.
Paladins turned in impressive fall seasons in both men's and women's sports
UNCG fell to Duke in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
UNCG women's soccer player was named the General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday.
The UNCG women's soccer team will travel to Duke in its opening round NCAA matchup
The UNCG Spartans defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts 1-0 on Sunday to win the 2017 Southern Conference Women's Soccer Championship.
No. 4 Western Carolina upset No. 1 Furman while No. 3 UNCG took down No. 2 Samford.
Top four seeds begin semifinal play Friday at Samford
AOTM for football, cross country, rifle, soccer and volleyball selected
Senior forward earned the award for the second straight season
VMI traveled to Western Carolina while Furman hosted ETSU.


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In this Vita Mix blender review, we'll take a look at the ever-popular Vitamix 5200. The Vitamix 5200 is Vitamix's flagship blender and makes whole food juice, cooks steaming hot soup from scratch, and even makes healthy, homemade ice cream.
Vita Mix Blender Review – The Specs
The Vitamix 5200 blender is built like a tank, and it was designed to outperform and outlast virtually every other appliance on the market. It is a high performance appliance that combines versatility with commercial-grade components and construction.
If you've never handled a Vita Mix blender before, you're in for a treat. From the first time we picked up the Vitamix 5200, it was obvious that this blender was built like an absolute tank.
Featuring an impressive Swedish-built 2 peak HP motor that was custom designed for the Vitamix 5200, this blender runs much cooler and is much more energy efficient than other blenders we've reviewed.
We're also big fans of the Vitamix 5200′s feedback-type variable speed control. With speeds ranging from 11 mph to 240 mph, the blender provides steady, consistent power regardless of load.
The blender includes an all-new Eastman Tritan 64 ounce copolyester container that provides the durability of polycarbonate, but features improved chemical resistance and sound damping. The ergonomic soft-grip handle is extremely comfortable to hold, and makes pouring a joy.
Blending food during our tests was never a challenge for the Vitamix 5200, thanks in large part to the unique stainless steel hammermill and cutting "wet" blades. These blades process whole foods better than any other appliance we've tested to date, and don't overheat the food in the process (which can destroy up to 3 times the nutrition value).
The spill-proof vented lid with removable lid plug which is a nice touch, making it easy to measure and add ingredients safely while the blender is running. Last (but certainly not least), clean up is super quick and easy with the Vitamix 5200 blender — simply add a few drops of dish soap, some warm water, and run on high for 30 seconds.
Vitamix 5200 Blender Review – Final Thoughts
The Vitamix 5200 blender is a beast of a machine that easily tackled everything we threw at it, and the overall build quality left us truly impressed.
If you're seriously thinking about buying a Vita Mix blender, you're probably already aware of the fact that these machines aren't exactly cheap. However, if you truly want to purchase the best blender money can buy and make an investment in an appliance that will serve you faithfully for many years to come, there's no better choice in our opinion. Add to that the fact that the Vitamix 5200 is backed by a full 7 year warranty, and purchasing one quickly becomes a no-brainer.


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About how much food does this turn into when cooked? Things that absorb water always throw when I try to estimate final quantities and scale down to recipes for a single perosn.
I didn't measure he yield, but I'd guess about 4-5 cups of polenta. We were both very hungry and had no leftovers.
Mushrooms and polenta is one of my favorite combinations. I remember when a local restaurant in Boston tried to take theirs off the menu for a while, but customers insisted the restaurant put it back! You can also let the polenta set, and cut it with cookie cutters into interesting shapes, with the ragout on top.
Wow, Barrett - gorgeous photo and a delicious sounding recipe! I'm definitely going to have to give it a try. (Though unfortunately, I don't have a lot of hope getting my suspicious males to try it, sigh.)
Love this recipe. A great blog lots of interesting recipes and chat.
We have nominated your blog as our Blog of the Week and here is the link if you wish to take a look.
That polenta looks sinful. I'm doing polenta for dinner tonight with an eggplant ragu, and I'll definitely be adding some cream cheese.
Another vehicle for cream cheese consumption - Super! And if you think it's cold in MD, this winter in Chicago has been ridiculous!!
This sounds like the perfect winter meal. I like the cream cheese idea.
When I first saw this recipe, I just knew my 2 year-old son would love it. He loves mushrooms and the creamy polenta seemed very kid friendly too. We had it the other night and it was wonderful. Thanks.
I'm over here in France sans cream cheese. Could someone please recommend a substitute?
Laura, you can buy cream cheese at the Real McCoy or Thanksgiving, but it's pretty expensive. I would try substituting St. Moret cheese or Kiri. They are a bit saltier than cream cheese, so taste before salting!
Thanks for the advice. I absolutely love this blog!!!
Hey Barrett, I tried this tonight and it was delicious! The only small departures were a) creme fraiche instead of cream because it's what I had on hand and b) adding a clove of garlic, because I'm sorry but I CANNOT conceive of combining mushrooms and wine and butter without it. ; )
Laura, I used St. Moret Ligne et Plaisir (reduced salt and fat) cheese and it worked very well. In fact, I needed to add a little salt as a result.
This looks really great, love the mushrooms.


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I've got a piece in the Daily Dime today on ESPN.com that starts like this:
Not even Antoine Walker jacked threes at this rate.
Sheed is jacking threes at a basically unprecedented rate. You'll be surprised. And former Celtic Dee Brown makes a cameo in the short piece.
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Agriculture in the Uruguay Round
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Kudrin warned of the imminent exhaustion of reserves without structural reforms
Former Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin, who now heads the Committee of civil initiatives, told Interfax on its programme of economic development of the country, which he presented to the President. It is an alternative to another set of measures, the so-called "growth Strategy" developed by the Stolypin club.
photo: Alexander Astafyev
The differences between the two programs lies primarily in the fact that Kudrin proposes to conduct in the state of a number of political reforms, while the "growth Strategy" focuses exclusively on the economy. Thus Kudrin speaks very carefully about what the political institutions of the country must be raised: according to him, we are talking about "the powers of the various authorities, it (the program — ed.) will affect the judicial and law enforcement, civil society".
Went Kudrin default and the question of whether he expects that the program will form the basis of the President's policy of Vladimir Putin for the elections in 2018, as in his time happened with the reforms Herman Gref. Kudrin has limited itself to stating that "all decisions are decisions of the President."
Read about alternativnoi Kudrin "Stolypin" programme.
However, the ex-the Minister has explained why the authorities need to take a closer look at a program developed under his leadership, otherwise, he says, reserves will be exhausted in the next two to three years, and it will happen subject to active privatization or government borrowing, or the money runs out even faster.
Does not see Kudrin without reforms and opportunities for profitable growth in the near future Russia will face although positive dynamics of GDP, but within it zero to one and a half percent.
With the orientation of Central Bank policy Kudrin believes is right: he stressed that the current exchange rate meets the requirements of the economy, and further reduce it should not be. We will remind that earlier the adviser of the President of the Russian Federation Andrey Belousov warned of the possibility of undesirable strengthening of the ruble, and Putin himself collected in connection with this government meeting.
However, according to Kudrin, the rouble should remain floating, as it provides stability for the economy. In addition, he endorsed a gradual decline rate of the Central Bank. Note that this position is not in agreement with a number of other economists, in particular — the former Chairman of the Central Bank Sergei Aleksashenko, confident that the rate could be reduced to the present moment by a few percent.Related posts:


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A pair of Murdostoun councillors have criticised MSP John Pentland for "overlooking their efforts" to help constituents experiencing a serious sewage problem.
SNP representative John Taggart and Independent Robert McKendrick have accused their former Labour NLC colleague of "failing to acknowledge" their input over recent progress at the Morningside Gardens estate.
Last October we reported that residents there were unhappy with a number of ongoing inconveniences stretching back several years, ranging from "dirty tap water" to "raw sewage backing up into toilets".
Around that time Motherwell and Wishaw MSP John Pentland became involved and arranged a meeting attended by representatives from the estate's developers, Bett Homes and Stewart Milne, as well as Scottish Water, SEPA, Murdostoun councillors and residents from the estate.
Last week the MSP issued a press release outlining how the meeting had led to "positive results" and that there had been "real progress" on the residents' concerns, with Scottish Water and the developers "recognising the problem could not continue indefinitely".
The release however has angered both councillors Taggart and McKendrick, who claim that at no time in the last few months has Mr Pentland attempted to contact them over the issue, or acknowledge their input, despite their long term involvement.
Councillor Taggart said: "Robert and I have for some time been actively engaged with the residents of Morningside and NLC's planning and environmental departments to get this fixed once and for all. I have also been in discussion with both developers.
"So to receive no acknowledgement of the significant role we've played in helping to resolve this issue is frustrating."
The Murdostoun councillors also claim they were in the process of organising a public meeting of their own when they discovered the MSP was arranging a similar get together in his parliamentary office.
Councillor Taggart went on: "We only found out about this meeting from a planning official at North Lanarkshire Council and were not initially invited.
"Only after interventions by both of us were we eventually invited. We then decided to cancel our public meeting."
The Murdostoun representatives claim that, while at the meeting, their input was vital because of their detailed knowledge of the situation.
Councillor McKendrick explained: "We made a number of suggestions to the developers regarding pumps and drainage that they took on board.
"At no time during this meeting were any solution suggestions forthcoming from others present."
Councillor Taggart added: "Since the meeting the pumps have been changed to the ones we suggested and an investigation into the drain system has been ongoing. So it was worthwhile our being there."
Robert McKendrick added: "All I'm looking for in this is fairness and credit where credit is due. As far as I'm concerned John Pentland's press release last week was unfair as it didn't acknowledge our involvement."
Responding to the councillors' comments, John Pentland said: "This was a long standing problem when I got involved. Since then, my objective has been to help to get it resolved as quickly as possible.
"I was able to get everybody around the table to discuss the way forward, and since then we have been making steady progress.
"Obviously, that progress is a result of everybody working together, and I commend the goodwill and effort that everyone has put into solving the issue.
"I'm sorry if Robert and John feel as they do. I had copied them in on the update that I sent to the Wishaw Press – clearly acknowledging their role – so that they could add their own comments. It is a pity they are not just glad that progress is being made."
He added: "It was always my intention to ensure that the developers and Scottish Water committed to resolving this issue for the sake of the residents, which they now have. Embarking on petty politics will only serve to take the focus away from the real issue."


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NEW GIRL Recap: A Father's Love
It's just another day in the loft and they are playing "What's in the Cup" this involves a blindfolded Nick who as the title suggests tries to figure out what is in the cup by putting his hands in it. The rest of the roommates look on and mock him. He is the worst at that game.
There is a knock on the door and it's none other than Nick's Dad Walt. I would like to thank the casting directors for getting the family members of the main cast so perfect. Jamie Lee Curtis, Rob Riggles and now Dennis Farina. It's AWESOME!
Nick however is very uptight about Walt being there and that can't end well as Nick is uptight in general.
While Nick gets Walt settled in his room Jess asks Winston and Schmidt what Walt does for a living. Schmidt comes right out and says he is a con man. Winston however insists he is a businessman. Winston is a little obsessed with Walt and his mustache.
At the bar later Walt is telling stories about Nick's childhood much to the amusement of Winston and Jess. Nick however is not at all amused. Jess however is amused, she thinks Walt is charming.
Walt and Jess are talking by themselves about how Walt wants a second chance with Nick and after some of that Walt charm he asks Jess if she has ever been to the race track.
The next day at the tracks Walt tells them about the Sugar Ray. Nick would act like a diabetic having a seizure so the guy threatening to beat up his father would run away scared. Something Nick is sort of proud of.
Walt then asks Nick to go place a bet for him, Nick is hesitant but says oh what the heck.
While he is off doing that Walt confides in Jess that Nick always wanted a horse and he is going to buy one for them. Jess doesn't quite know what is going on but she agrees to go look at a horse with him and just like that she is part of the con.
She goes down to the paddock with Walt and pretends to be a veterinary student. Walt's cover name is Uncle Buck which is fantastic. Jess's goings on about the horse lead people to believe it is sickly and will never race again.
Upstairs, having just placed the be,t Nick and Winston are talking about Dads. Winston mentions Nick's Dad owes him a few hundred okay maybe eleven hundred dollars when Nick realizes Walt is with Jess. He is sure Walt is going to rip Jess off.Nick and Winston find Jess and Walt just as Walt gets the papers for his new horse. Jess is all excited to tell Nick about the horse who they are going to name A Father's Love. Nick states he never wanted a horse and asks how much money she gave his Dad. She tries to say she is an investor. Nick is really upset about this because he likes to take it upon himself to protect Jess. It's sweet.
When they get back to the loft Nick confronts his Dad about the $500.00 he got from Jess to buy the horse. He says Jess will believe anything and goes on to prove it by telling Jess his real name is Jameel. Something Jess does believe for a moment before Nick yells at her. Walt interrupts, he has a plan, he is going to sell the horse for a huge profit and Jess will get her money back. Nick insists he and Jess are going with Walt to make sure that happens.
That night across town Jess is participating in her first middle of the night parking lot horse deal. She is downright giddy. Nick tells Jess to keep her head down, he wants her out of harm's way so she agrees to be the lookout. Nick goes to help his Dad and ends up having to take his clothes off because he is sweating so much the guys buying the horse think he is a cop wearing a wire. Nick says he only sweats when he is lying and then seeing one of the guys has a tire iron Nick does the Sugar Ray causing the buyers to take off. Jess then sees her opportunity. She takes off too leaving Walt and Nick alone with the horse so they have to talk.
Nick and Walt do end up talking or basically fighting. Nick says Walt is the reason he is such a mess. Walt's solution is to give Nick his pants since he doesn't have his clothes. Walt does what I can assume is his attempt at an apology and they seem to come to an understanding.
The next morning Jess sees Walt sneaking out. She tells him he can't go but he slips past her and out the door anyway.
When Nick wakes up Jess tells him Walt has gone. Nick says it is okay, people don't change, when they are broken they stay that way. Jess says Nick isn't broken, he really should be so much worse, like picking up calls on a banana worse. Nick says he is pretty messed up but thanks.
In a side story Schmidt and Robby band together to thwart Cece and her plan to date Indian men.
It all starts when they both show up at her lunch date to spy on her. They see each other and end up hugging over their shared love of Cece.
Later at the bar Robby and Schmidt are talking about how Cece should be with them. They need a plan. Schmidt's plan is to use his power of manipulation to get Cece back together with Robby at which point he will smite Robby and get Cece back for himself. Robby isn't not so sure about that smiting part of the plan but they will worry about that later.
Later that night Robby and Schmidt are still at the bar scheming. Schmidt wants to get ten more guys together and form an Ocean's Twelve. He'll be Brad Pitt. Robby wants to name a star after her when Schmidt declares he has a plan. His plan involves them going to Cece's house and yelling, "COOL GUY POWER!" while pounding on her door. She answers and they push their way into her house only to find her family and her date and his family in traditional Indian clothing. The families have to get together before the "kids" can go out on their date. Robby and Schmidt get a little side tracked giving each other compliments before getting thrown out of the apartment.
Back at the bar Schmidt is brainstorming some more ideas with Robby on how to get Cece back.
There were some hilarious quotes tonight so they are below:
Schmidt: You know, when Nick is not working, the service is abysmal. I mean, how many times did I have to repeat the words "Lemon Drop shot"?
Cece: Yeah, I think he was making fun of you.
Schmidt: For what? Working hard and playing hard? I guess the joke is on me!
Schmidt: I feel like Cece's making a big mistake with this Indian guy. She should be with somebody like us.
Robbie: What are we going to do?
Schmidt: I don't know. I mean, 1 billion Indian men is a daunting foe. I suddenly feel empathy for Pakistan. But it's like they say — How do you eat an elephant, Robbie?
Robbie: (smiles): With chopsticks. Slowly — and with chopsticks.
Schmidt: With chopsticks? No!
Robbie: In a taco?
Schmidt: What?
Robbie: Yeah, elephant tacos.
Schmidt: Elephant tacos? Who eats elephant tacos? That's not even a saying. One bite at a time, Robbie!
Schmidt: What do you think about this? We get a three-person canoe, okay? Then we go to her house, we rap on the door, she answers the door, she sees the three-person canoe, she realizes there's only two of us, and we say, "Ah, what a conundrum! Please join us."
Robbie: What about this one? We get some night vision goggles… I guess that's all I've got… I don't know what else.
Schmidt: I would say Trojan Horse, but…
Robbie: In this economy?
Schmidt: We could always go on a hunger strike.
Robbie: We enlist in the Navy. We quickly rise through the ranks, and then we can take her to the Naval Officers' Ball.
Schmidt: I feel we're right there!
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Back to Arthur Sze reads Walt Whitman
The Shapes of Leaves
Ginkgo, cottonwood, pin oak, sweet gum, tulip tree: our emotions resemble leaves and alive to their shapes we are nourished. Have you felt the expanse and contours of grief
along the edges of a big Norway maple? Have you winced at the orange flare searing the curves of a curling dogwood? I have seen from the air logged islands, each with a network of branching gravel roads, and felt a moment of pure anger, aspen gold. I have seen sandhill cranes moving in an open field, a single white whooping crane in the flock. And I have traveled along the contours of leaves that have no name. Here where the air is wet and the light is cool, I feel what others are thinking and do not speak, I know pleasure in the veins of a sugar maple, I am living at the edge of a new leaf.
—Arthur Sze
"The Shapes of Leaves" by Arthur Sze from The Redshifting Web: New and Selected Poems.
Copper Canyon Press, 1998.
By permission of the author.
Arthur Sze
Arthur Sze (1950- ) was born in New York and educated at the University of California at Berkeley. He the author of eight poetry collections, including The Gingko Light (2009) and is also known for his translations of Chinese poetry. Sze's many honors include a Lannan Literary Award and an American Book Award. He has received grants and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Witter Bynner Foundation. Photo Credit: Gloria Graham.
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Neighbours of the family affected by a Sunday night house explosion in southwest Kitchener say the victims were great people to share a street with.
"They are friends of my children. My children were very, very upset when they heard," said neighbour Nevenka Nikolic.
The explosion occurred Sunday Night, just before midnight, at the house on the corner of Activa Avenue and Isaiah Drive.
When onlookers first arrived at the scene, their immediate concern was for the family. Masih Rashed says the family's matriarch was on the roof trying to attract attention.
"She was screaming for her child, not in English … but we could tell there were more people inside," he said.
"The husband couldn't walk so people had to drag him outside."
The explosion produced a blast that could be seen from across the neighbourhood.
"Almost a kilometer away, I could see the fireball," said neighbour Zohaib Raja.
People living closer to two kilometers away say they could feel their house shake.
"I thought it was an earthquake at first," said Austin Koehler.
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All four were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The father was the worst injured of the four, with the other three quickly released from care.
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ZenChat / Re: Do your maintenance!!« on: May 28, 2010, 08:27:22 PM »
... Hind sight right?
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... Hind sight right?
The new generation of chicks are now asking the question, "how many triggers do you have on YOUR Zendrum?" It seems like the number of triggers is now very important. If you have a wireless rig, you can score too.
And of course the Admiral is insisting on giving me her night orders in the middle of all this.
Just making sure I understood that right, does the Z4 chip allow for additional sounds by swiping across the pads?
Whoa. Hold on.
It is a change in sensitivity degrees only.
I was able to finally get cymbal choking to work with a TD-20. It's not documented anywhere within their MIDI implementation, but they do respond to CC#123 (all notes off). Simply assign your momentary switch to note #123 and you now have a panic switch. Press it after hitting a cymbal and you have a fairly passable choke effect. Is it perfect? No. Is it better than nothing? You bet!
I don't recall if the 3.0 boards allowed you to reassign the note number for the momentary switch or not, so I'm not sure if this works only for the Z4.
By the way, this technique will also probably work for any Roland module, not just the TD-20. It also functions the same no matter which way you have the polarity set.
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Johnston's writing is always in motion, bashing the reader with an assortment of word plays and puns . . . terrifically perceptive encapsulations, obviously the product of a vital, creative intelligence.
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Multispectral Reflectance of Cotton Related to Plant Growth, Soil Water and Texture, and Site Elevation Segarra, Eduardo; Bronson, Kevin F.; Wilson, L. Ted; Booker, Jill; Barnes, Edward M.; Lacano, Robert J.; Li, Hong (The American Society of Agronomy, 2001)Radiometric data can be useful to determine the impact of field heterogeneity, irrigation, and fertilization on plant water and N use. A 2-yr (1998-1999) study was conducted on the South Texas High Plains to investigate ...