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Yesterday I was having a lot of problems with my bobbin tension because I bought some new bobbins that don't fit the same way the other's fit (even though they're both 15 >.>) so have a little interactive guide on how to troubleshoot tension problems.
I'll go a step further and tell you that you can change the tension on the bobbin (this is only on some machines that have a bobbin case) by tightening or loosening the screw on the bobbin case. The "Screw driver" that your using is the one the machine came with, My Brother back at Uni actually has one that looks like a screw driver and not a plate. However the plate is better in my opinion.
Just make sure that if you're making it looser you don't make it so loose that the things comes apart. If it does sweep the area thoroughly grab some magnets and see if the magnets can pick it up.
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People think that to attain truth you have to pulverize boulders, move mountains and turn the world upside-down. It's not so. Truth is found in the little things.
On the other hand, to move a mountain takes some dynamite and a few bulldozers. To do one of those little things can take a lifetime of working on yourself.
You do what you can: Learn and meditate and pray and improve yourself in the ways you know how—and He will help that what you do will be with Truth."
— Small Truths - From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory.
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High blood pressure has resulted in many deaths in the world, but the actual disease can be prevented. Drugs can indeed lower blood pressure, but also can cause side effects such as leg cramps, dizziness, and insomnia. Although it does not cause symptoms, high blood pressure can increase the risk of dying of heart disease and stroke, aneurysm, or bulge in blood vessels, decreased mental ability, and kidney failure.
Here are some natural ways without drugs to lower blood pressure
1. Walking
Hypertensive patients who used to walk can lower blood pressure quickly by about 6 mmHg to 8 mmHg. Walking will make more use of the heart with oxygen more efficiently, so do not try harder to pump blood.
2. Take a deep breath
Slow breathing and meditation like qigong, yoga and tai chi will reduce the stress hormone cortisol, which can raise renin, an enzyme of the kidney that increases blood pressure. Do the breathing exercises for 5 minutes in the morning and evening. Inhale deeply and expand the abdomen. Exhale and release all the tension.
3. Select a product rich in potassium
Sources of potassium-rich foods include sweet potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice, potatoes, bananas, beans, peas, melon, watermelon and dried fruits like raisins. said Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medical. There is lots of potassium content in fruits and vegetables are an important part in blood pressure reduction program. Try to get the potassium intake of 2,000 to 4,000 mg per day
4. Limit consumption of salt
Limit use of salt is 1,500 mg per day. Meanwhile, half a teaspoon of salt contains about 1,200 mg of sodium. Note also the levels of salt or sodium in processed foods, because that's where most of the origin of sodium in the diet. Season foods with spices, herbs, lemon, and do not add the salt.
People who have a family history of high blood pressure are more likely to have high blood pressure, particularly those sensitive to salt or sodium. But because there is no way to tell if someone is sensitive to sodium, then everyone should reduce sodium intake
5. Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate contains flavanols that make blood vessels more elastic. In one study, 18% of patients who ate dark chocolate every day had lower blood pressure. It's good to eat 1/2 ounces of dark chocolate every day. Make sure you eat dark chocolate containing at least 70% cocoa.
6. Taking supplements
In a study of 12 studies, the researchers found that coenzyme Q10 reduces blood pressure by 10 mmHg to 17 mmHg. Antioxidants are needed to produce energy and dilate blood vessels. Consult with your doctor about taking supplements of 60 mg to 100 mg for 3 times a day.
7. Drinking decaffeinated coffee
Scientists have long debated the effects of caffeine on blood pressure. Several studies have shown that caffeine does not affect blood pressure, but a study from Duke University Medical Center found that caffeine consumption of 500 mg or about three 8-ounce cups of coffee, can increase blood pressure by 4 mmHg. The effect lasts until bedtime.
8. Drinking herbal tea
In a study by Tufts University, participants who drank three cups of hibiscus tea a day can lower systolic blood pressure by 7 points in an average of 6 weeks. This result is equivalent to prescription drugs. Participants who drank a placebo only decreased blood pressure at one point.
9. Reduce overtime
Work more than 41 hours per week in the office will increase the risk of hypertension by 15%, according to research by the University of California, Irvine for 24 205 residents of California. Because working overtime to make the body less exercise and healthy eating. Try to finish the job at the right so that they can visit the gym or cooking healthy meals more often.
10. Relax with music
To lower blood pressure, as well as helped by medication, can also be helped by lifestyle changes. According to researchers at the University of Florence in Italy, the right songs can help lower blood pressure.
11. Eat lots of soy
A study published the Journal of the American Heart Association found for the first time that replacing refined carbohydrates with foods rich in soy or milk protein, such as low-fat milk, can lower systolic blood pressure of patients with hypertension or prehypertension.


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Ryan Spooner has only played one career NHL game, but it appears his second one will carry a ton of responsibility.
Bruins coach Claude Julien told reporters in Winnipeg Tuesday that Spooner, who was called up Monday on an emergency basis from Providence, will start on Boston's top line Tuesday against the Jets, centering Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton in place of the injured David Krejci. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe noted during Tuesday's morning skate that Spooner was also working with the Bruins' top power play unit with Lucic, Horton, Dougie Hamilton and Tyler Seguin.
Spooner played 5:29 in his NHL debut last month against the Canadiens.
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I've seen some of the results embedded on German news sites and they looked decent enough. The tool creates solid charts and graphs, not so much flashy infoposters, just so we're clear. Have fun.
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In 2013, Golden State Warriors' guard Stephen Curry missed out on a much-deserved All-Star position, simply because he was going up against other well-known candidates. Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith disagreed with it, of course, and said that the coaches were stupid for not selecting Curry, who had hurt most of the Western Conference teams.
Curry proceeded to average over 22 PPG in the remaining games of the season, including a breakout games in which he scored 54 points against the New York Knicks and 47 against the Los Angeles Lakers. This proved that he is an incredible shooter, and deserved to be an All-Star.
He started each game slow in the playoffs but always managed to finish very hot. In the first game of the second round, Curry scored 44 points in a losing effort in double overtime.
The lone All-Star on the Warriors, David Lee, was at a severe disparity with the torn hip flexor, but Curry really showed us that he can lead the Warriors by himself.
Will he be an All-Star next year?
1. Stephen Curry:
The fact that Curry wasn't even selected for an all-NBA team is ridiculous. I'm sure he's not focused on that, however, and I'm sure he just wants to prove to everyone that he's the real deal, and he wants his team to be better. That all may be true, but it's always nice to get some recognition. Everyone has seen what Curry is capable of doing, and although he may never be able to be the starting point guard in the all-star game, he at least deserves a reserve spot. At least.
2. David Lee:
Lee may have been an All-Star last year, but he would have come off the bench for a stretch of about two minutes and then sat down again. No one really saw Lee as an All-Star even though he lead the league in double-doubles. That's pretty impressive.
He may be getting older, but his smart play still enables him to inhale rebounds, get to the basket, and shoot the jump-shot. He's getting paid more, and he's not getting any worse. He will be an All-Star again next year.
Alm0st there…
Klay Thompson:
Thompson didn't really break out in the playoffs, but occasionally, he showed flashes of greatness like his 34-point, 14 rebound performance against the Spurs in Game 2 of the second round. He has nowhere to go but up, and since he is so young, he can get rid of his inconsistency. Instead of scoring two points one night and 30 the next, he'll be able to consistently score close to 20 points per game, and when he's doing that the Warriors are winning.
He's highly regarded as one of the best shooters in the NBA already, and if he continues to do that amongst other things such as playing defense, he will end up being an All-Star. Unfortunately for Thompson, he's not yet recognized as one of the league's top shooting guards, but he's getting there.
Harrison Barnes:
Barnes was the opposite of Thompson, as he didn't have a super regular season at 9.2 PPG, but he had a fantastic postseason at 16.2 PPG. A star broke out in the playoffs, and when Barnes was driving to the basket and scoring, things were looking very good for him. Unfortunately for Barnes, he's now only a sophomore, and doesn't quite have what it takes to let his talent transform him into an All-Star. He'll get there soon.
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Michael Beasley has been officially released by the Phoenix Suns as of Tuesday. Shortly after ESPN's Marc Stein confirmed the news would be made official by the end of the week, the Suns released a statement on their website.
"The Suns were devoted to Michael Beasley's success in Phoenix," said Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby. "However, it is essential that we demand the highest standards of personal and professional conduct as we develop a championship culture. Today's action reflects our commitment to those standards. The timing and nature of this, and all of our transactions, are based on the judgment of our Basketball leadership as to how best to achieve our singular goal of rebuilding an elite team."
"We have high standards for all of our players," said Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough. "We expect them to represent the team and the community in a positive manner both on and off the court."
KTAR's John Gambadoro reports that the Suns have bought out Beasley for $7 million. The agreement will pay Beasley $4.66 million this year and $2.33 million over the next three seasons. Per his original contract, Beasley was owed $6 million this season and $3 million — or half — of his final annual contract was guaranteed.


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Building 429: Mercury Rising
- Tuesday, March 28, 2006
There are few goals – if any – the modern rock band Building 429 failed to accomplish with its major label debut, "Space In Between Us" (Word).
Opening single "Glory Defined" rocketed up the charts in several formats, ensconcing itself as one of the biggest hits of last year and winning BMI's prestigious "Christian Music Song of the Year." The band went on to sell more than 130,000 copies of its full-length debut, score four Gospel Music Association Award nominations, and walk away with "New Artist of the Year." Numerous tours with major names such as Jeremy Camp and Casting Crowns put them in front of thousands of fans, making them one of the biggest stories in Christian music in 2005. ¶
The slick radio-friendly sound of "Glory Defined," however, didn't exactly coincide with the high-energy rock the band delivered at their concerts. Lead vocalist and guitarist Jason Roy recalls numerous examples of the clash between large guitar amplifiers and church sanctuaries. "It became apparent quickly when we went out to play live shows," Roy admits, "that there was somewhat of a disconnect between who we really were as a live band and who we were on the CD. We'd pull up and roll off half stacks (amps) and [discover] they were expecting an acoustic show." Ultimately, though, the response was overwhelmingly positive. "We spent the last two years trying to educate people about who we really are," he continues. "But the more we really went for it, the more people were saying they wished the record was more like that."
Along the way, the band, which also features bassist Scotty Beshears, guitarist/keyboardist Jesse Garcia and drummer Michael Anderson, hooked up with Redeem the Vote, with Roy serving as a spokesman for the conservative evangelical voter activation effort. His work included coverage on CNN, Fox News and other national outlets, earning the band additional exposure and momentum.
"To be brutally honest," he says of the motivation to get involved with the political project, "I think that sometimes we as a church have been off. You know they say to be 'in it and not of it,' but we have been of it, and not at all in it! We've withdrawn and closed the gates. We say, 'No Johnny, don't run for office. Don't become a movie producer.' Lord forbid someone get in a position of power at a network or something. Look, you can sit back and complain about it all you want. But if you're not making an effort to change it, then what good is your complaining doing? We need to grow leaders who can step into those roles who will always stand up for what they know to be true and right."
One individual known for standing up for what he knows to be true and right is recording artist – and one-time Building 429 tour mate – Paul Colman. A year ago, he saw what he perceived to be an injustice, and on Building 429's behalf, Colman took action. He proceeded to call CCM Magazine's editor and express his belief, in no uncertain terms, that Jason Roy & Co. were getting insufficient coverage in the magazine. Mind you, this was even before Building 429 was named "New Artist of the Year." Colman felt so strongly about it, he insisted that, if need be, he would write a big CCM feature on the band himself! This unusual encounter resulted in two things: 1) CCM's editorial team smelled the proverbial coffee, and 2) the magazine locked into Colman's passion for emerging artists and enlisted the future Newsboys guitarist as a contributing editor.
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My first BurdaStyle creation, was very happy with the final result.
This fabric I bought at a warehouse sale abotu 5 years ago, and I think I paid $20 for about 20mts!! (So far I've made 2 skirts, a jacket, 3 pants & a kids jacket out of it)
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I wasn't sure about this skirt when i first saw the pattern for it… however you've convinced me it's one to make. It would look great in this seasons tartan fabric! Well done :)
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Uber sophisticated! Suits you!
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I like it! looks great!
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I like to see this pattern in this fabric! So nice! I love it! Fit you so well!
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Looks great!
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Current Residents
General Surgery Academic Year 2013/2014
Barry C. Gibney, D.O.
Chief Resident, PGY 5
Biographical Information:
Hometown: Dayton, OH
Memberships/Societies: Resident and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons, Association for Academic Surgery
Awards/Honors: SEC scholar athlete (UF); John A. Mannick Resident Research Award (BWH); Kirschstein-NRSA T32 CA009535; Kirschstein-NRSA T32 HL007734
Academic Development Time: 3 years basic science research at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
Academic Mentor: Steven J. Mentzer, MD
Interests: Cycling, cooking
Undergraduate: University of Florida
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests:
Thoracic Surgery
Research Interests:
Compensatory lung growth, tissue response to mechanical stretch
1. Chamoto K, Gibney BC, Lee GS, Ackermann M, Konerding MA, Tsuda A, Mentzer SJ. Migration of CD11b(+) accessory cells during murine lung regeneration. Stem Cell Research. 2013 Jan 5; 10(3):267-277
2. Gibney BC, Park MA, Chamoto K, Ysasi A, Konerding MA, Tsuda A, Mentzer SJ. Detection of murine post-pneumonectomy lung regeneration by 18FDG PET imaging. European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Research. 2012 Sep 21; 2(1):48
3. Filipovic N, Gibney BC, Nikolic D, Konerding MA, Mentzer SJ, Tsuda A. Computational Analysis of Lung Deformation after Murine Pneumonectomy. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. 2012 Sep 17. [Epub ahead of print]
4. Gibney BC, Houdek JP, Lee GS, Ackermann M, Lin M, Konerding MA, Tsuda A, Mentzer SJ. Mechanostructural Adaptations Preceding Post-Pneumonectomy Lung Growth. Experimental Lung Research. 2012 Oct; 38(8):396-405.
5. Chamoto K, Gibney BC, Ackermann M, Lee GS, Lin M, Konerding MA, Tsuda A, Mentzer SJ. Alveolar Macrophage Dynamics in Murine Lung Regeneration. Journal of Cellular Physiology. 2012 Sep; 227(9):3208-15.
6. Konerding MA, Gibney BC, Houdek J, Chamoto K, Ackermann M, Lee GS, Lin M, Tsuda A, Mentzer SJ. Spatial Dependence of Alveolar Angiogenesis in Post-Pneumonectomy Lung Growth. Angiogenesis. 2012 Mar;15(1):23-32.
7. Chamoto K, Gibney BC, Lee GS, Lin M, Collings-Simpson D, VoswinckelR, Konerding MA, Tsuda A, Mentzer SJ. CD34+ Progenitor to Endothelial Cell Transition in Post-Pneumonectomy Angiogenesis. Am Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology. 2012 Mar; 46(3):283-9.
8. Lin M, Chamoto K, Gibney BC, Lee GS, Collings-Simpson D, Houdek J, Konerding MA, Tsuda A, Mentzer SJ. Angiogenesis gene expression in murine endothelial cells during post
pneumonectomy lung growth. Respiratory Research. 2011 Jul 27;12:98.
9. Lee GS, Filipovic N, Lin M, Gibney BC, Simpson DC, Konerding MA, Tsuda A, Mentzer
SJ. Intravascular pillars and pruning in the extraembryonic vessels of chick embryos. Developmental Dynamics. 2011 Jun;240(6):1335-43.
10. Gibney BC, Lee GS, Houdek JP, Lin M, Miele LF, Chamoto K, Konerding MA, Tsuda A, Mentzer SJ: Dynamic Determination of Oxygenation and Lung Compliance in Murine Pneumonectomy. Experimental Lung Research. 2011 Jun;37(5):301-9
11. Gibney BC, Chamoto K, Lee GS, Simpson DC, Miele L, Tsuda A, Konerding MA, Wagers A, Mentzer SJ: Cross-circulation and cell distribution kinetics in parabiotic mice. Journal of Cellular Physiology. 2012 Feb; 227(2):821-8.
12. Lee GS, Filipovic N, Miele LF, Lin M, Simpson DC, Gibney B, Konerding MA, Tsuda A, Mentzer SJ: Blood flow shapes intravascular pillar geometry in the chick chorioallantoic membrane. Journal of Angiogenesis Research. 2010: 2-11.
13. Presti MF, Gibney BC, Lewis MH: Effects of intrastriatal administration of selective
dopaminergic ligands on spontaneous stereotypy in mice. Physiology and Behavior. 2004 Jan;
80(4): 433-9..
1. "Migration of Blood-borne Regenerative Cells During Post-pneumonectomy Compensatory Lung Growth" American College of Surgeons, Washington, DC October 9, 2013
2. "Scaffolding effect of vascular distension on peripheral lung mechanics" Academic Surgical Congress, New Orleans, LA February 7, 2013
3. "Spatial and metabolic consequences of post- pneumonectomy lung growth" American College of Surgeons, Chicago, IL October 27, 2012
4. "Out of thin air: compensatory lung growth" Grand Rounds, Penn State Hershey, Hershey, PA October 11, 2012
5. "Molecular imaging in post-pneumonectomy lung growth" Academic Surgical Congress, Las Vegas, NV February 16, 2012
6. "Mediastinorrhaphy after murine pneumonectomy post-operative work of breathing" American College of Surgeons, San Francisco, CA October 27, 2011
7. "Mechanical evidence of microstructural remodeling during post-pneumonectomy compensatory lung growth" Gordon Research Conference, Newport, RI August 17, 2011
8. "Mechanical evidence of microstructural remodeling post-pneumonectomy compensatory lung growth"American Thoracic Society, Denver, CO May 15, 2011
9. "Evidence of Pulmonary Mechanics Contributing to Post-Pneumonectomy Lung Growth" Academic Surgical Congress, Huntington Beach, CA February 1, 2011
10. "Mechanical Forces During Neoalveolarization in a Murine Model of Compensatory Lung Growth" Mannick Research Day, Boston, MA October 20, 2010
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I have been sleeping on a sleep number bed for a couple years and found it to be somewhat comfortable but not quite as good as the advertisements claim. I'm a side and stomach sleeper and I do have some minor back issues so I was looking for something soft but supportive. Having already tried the high $$$ brands and found them no more comfortable than less expensive ones, I was not going that route again. I took a chance on this mattress and I love it, soft but supportive with no pressure points.The top layer of gel infused memory foam adapts to your body and the rest just supports it. I'm not going back to the sleep number any time soon. Great bed.
we bought this mattress because of the layer of gel-infused foam. I don't like to sleep hot. I still find it a bit warm, but not too bad considering it is a memory foam mattress. The mattress itself is very comfortable. I am currently 6 months pregnant and have to sleep on my side. This mattress has helped relieve the pressure on my hips immensely. It is a little harder to move around on, so if you don't like to feel like you are being absorbed by the bed, don't buy memory foam. My husband loves that, so it's a good fit for us. We built our own platform for it and haven't had any problems so far. However, we have only had it for a few weeks. All in all, I'd say we got our money's worth out of it.
This bed is Great! opened it and slept on it that evening. WHAT A DIFFERENCEMy wife was unsure about buying bed. Now she snores Louder than me. Seriously though, this bed I recommened to anyone with painful nights. This bed is truly remarkable. What I enjoyed the most was there wasnt any need to check firm,med,or soft. Just purchased & enjoyed the sleep that we deserved. Pain free
I have been sleeping on this pillow-top foam mattress for 4 days and nights and Ive never slept so good. I was previously sleeping on a spring mattress the past 2yrs and I'm so glad I upgraded. I'm no longer sore when I wake-up for work. I'm totally impressed and happy I found a great foam mattress for an affordable price. * There was no weird smells that came along with this product either, extra Kudos to O.co
I have purchased a number of mattresses in my life... pillowtop, soft, firm.. and they've all had one thing in common, metal coils. I tried all of those mattresses out in the store and loved them but after a few weeks they left me disappointed. THIS mattress is the first I have purchased sight unseen and it is the most comfortable mattress I have ever slept on. The gel infused memory foam is comfortable, doesn't sag and also dissipates body heat to help keep you comfortable all night long. I LOVE IT!
The mattress arrived folded in a cardboard box and is very heavy. It smelled like petroleum. That said, it was in great condition and was very very soft. Like sleeping on a cloud. Both my husband and I have back issues and unfortunately, the mattress was so soft we did not move the entire night when we slept on it and our backs were very stiff in the morning. We swapped mattress with my son's and he loves it! (no back issues).
Spent a long time searching for a mattress. Read numerous reviews and finally took a leap of faith and purchased this one. It arrived within a week, but I found it was heavier than expected and I was unable to lift it without assistance. My son helped me carry it to my room, and we unwrapped it on my box spring. It "inflated" quickly, and I'm pleased to say there was absolutely no smell! I was afraid from the other reviews that it might stink, but there wasn't even a hint of an odor. It is definitely firm, but not overly so. The memory foam pillow top has a good amount of give, but you don't sink in. It is exactly what I expected. While I have only slept on this bed for 7 nights, I find it to be very comfortable thus far. I am hopeful that it will last for a long time without sagging. It appears to be well made and I am happy that I ordered it. I will repost in a few months with an update.
I bought this mattress a year ago and immediately loved it. I had my parents try it out and within a week they bought one too. My brother tried it and then bought one too. Soon enough, every member of my family bought one including some of my extended family. The very minute anyone lays on the bed, they immediately understand why this is the most comfortable mattress around. It's soft but firm enough that you don't feel like you're sinking in. It perfectly shapes to your body and, similar to most memory foam mattresses, reduces the pain around typical stress areas. I never really write reviews but after buying this mattress over 6 time already, I knew everyone has to know what a great deal this is.
Love this mattress. The cooling aspect is fantastic. So comfortable you don't want to get out of bed.
I've had this mattress for a couple months now. I hesitated writing a review until I had many sleep cycles on it. I honestly couldn't be any happier. These foam beds do get warm if you don't anticipate temperature changes. I have yet to sleep on it during an 80 degree summer night but I imagine I'll be able to plan for it, I hope. I like the weight of a heavy blanket, even in the summer, so I'll be shopping for a loose knit heavy top if the one I have is too warm. I have had surgery on both of my knees and my family history has a run of degenerative spinal disk disease. I haven't had a great nights sleep in decades. I've had good nights sleep but not a great nights sleep. With this mattress I have had the best sleep over the last couple months than I have had since I was a kid. I still flip-flop a little, not because I need to move from pain but just finding the right spot. The bed does bounce back up after I move. I did think at first the bed had memory after I moved but I've come to learn that the areas I move off of plump back up within 8 to 10 seconds. The manufacturing smell disappeared within a week. I haven't noticed any "memory" of my last nights rest when I crawl in for another sleep. The mattress does weigh a good amount and it plumped up rather quick after unpacking. The box it came in had a couple tares when it arrived but nothing was damaged. As far as it's shipment is concerned, you would really have to go all "Samsonite gorilla" on it to do any kind of damage. These kinds of mattresses are so heavy and dense, one would have to either shoot it or use a machete on it to do any damage. The shipping dates given were exact. Something this big and heavy isn't going to arrive tomorrow, unless you live next door. I'm in a profession that has caused me to move from state to state many many times and I usually get a hand-me-down bed from family or friends. This is the first "new" mattress I have purchased in two decades. I am very happy with it. Thumbs up in my book.
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SBDCs at Front Range Community College a Resource for Flood Relief
Colorado's Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), including ones associated with Front Range Community College, are working on flood relief.
Business Recovery Centers are planned for more than a dozen cities in the flood zone, including:
Boulder County
- Twin Peaks Mall (use the NE entrance near United Artist Cinema), 1250 S. Hover Road, Longmont. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Opens Monday, Sept. 23.
Larimer County
- Former HP building at 815 14th St. SW, Loveland. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opens Monday, Sept. 23.
- Stanley Hotel, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opens Monday, Sept. 23.
Weld County
- Greeley Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 902 Seventh Ave., Greeley. Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m
The centers will offer free consulting and assistance to businesses affected by the recent floods, both physically and economically. SBDC and federal Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster staff will be on site to assist business owners in applying for low-interest federal disaster loans where available.
Local SBDC offices are also providing free assistance to those affected with disaster loan packaging, insurance evaluation, loss estimations, and more.
To view a list of recovery centers and/or to make an appointment for disaster relief assistance at your local SBDC, visit www.coloradosbdc.org/consulting/disaster-relief or email email@example.com.
"People may not know that the SBA disaster relief program extends low-interest loans for homes and personal property as well as small business," said Glenn Plagens, senior director of FRCC's SBDCs. "It is important to note that loan applications for physical damage to your home, personal property, or business must be received within 60 days of the event (Nov. 14, 2013) in the declared disaster area. Economic injury loan applications must be received within nine months (June 16, 2014)."
Details can be found at www.coloradosbdc.org/consulting/disaster-relief.
FRCC's SBDCs:
- Brighton: Brighton Economic Development Corporation, 1850 E. Egbert, Suite 140. Phone: 303-655-2150. Open 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other appointment times can be arranged.
- Broomfield: Broomfield Business Resource Center, 2095 W. Sixth Ave., Suite 109. Phone: 303-466-1775, ext. 6.
- Commerce City: Derby Resource Center, 7270 Monaco St. Phone: 303-289-3688
- Estes Park: Estes Valley Library, 335 E. Elkhorn. Phone: 970-586-8116
- Fort Collins: Key Bank Building, 125 S. Howes St., Suite 150. Phone: 970-498-9295.
- Westminster: FRCC, 3645 W. 112th Ave. Phone: 303-460-1032.
Appointments can be requested online.
FRCC's website also contains a resource list, including links to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Colorado Office of Emergency Management, and county and city agencies.
About Front Range Community College
FRCC offers nearly 100 degree and certificate programs from locations in Boulder County, Larimer County, Westminster, and Brighton, and online.
FRCC is a member of the Colorado Community College System, the state's largest system of higher education. CCCS serves more than 162,000 students annually. The system oversees career and academic programs in the 13 state community colleges and career and technical programs in more than 160 school districts and six other post-secondary institutions.


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Strasburg shows potential in loss to Manassas Park
By Jeff Nations
STRASBURG -- It was a moment when Swiss precision combined with good old American ingenuity on Friday night.
In a game host Strasburg had little chance of winning against perennial state contender Manassas Park, the Rams flashed a combination that has the potential to confound even the best boys soccer teams on any given night -- slick-passing forward Nico Cavallini, a foreign-exchange student from Switzerland, and senior team captain Nathan Spencer.
Those two hooked up several times to create dangerous scoring opportunities, and finally broke through in the second half for a goal. It wasn't enough, not against the Cougars -- Manassas Park's unrelenting pressure produced a slew of goals over the final 40 minutes in a 6-1 victory.
It could have been closer, and Cavallini was the main reason why. Deployed in a counter-striking role, Cavallini twice sent dazzling passes from the midfield ahead to Spencer for solid opportunities in the first half. Neither materialized into goals, but both were dangerous chances.
"His vision of the game and his ability to control the ball and set those balls up for Nathan -- if there hadn't been so many offsides calls, he might have had several more goals," Strasburg coach Joel Ross said of Cavallini. "Not that we would've beaten them -- we're not in the same class as Manassas Park and we haven't been for years -- but we've got the potential to be there in a few years."
Alex Flores put the Cougars ahead with a long-ball goal against Rams goalkeeper Mate Gergely -- a foreign-exchange student from Slovakia -- with 21:45 left in the first half. But despite outshooting Strasburg (0-1, 0-1 Bull Run), 11-1 over the first 40 minutes, that one-goal lead is all Manassas Park could muster by halftime.
Flores struck again four minutes into the second half when his rising blast skipped off Gergely's fingertips and into the net.
The Rams nearly got a goal back with 18:31 to play when Kyle Tiemeyer and Cavallini worked through the Cougars' defense to get a one-on-one chance to Spencer, but an offsides call wiped out his goal.
Manassas Park (1-0, 1-0) answered with two more goals over the next seven minutes, both by Jason Martinez, to firmly take control.
Then with 9:22 to play, that connection of Cavallini to Spencer finally paid off for the Rams. Cavallini set up the chance with another pinpoint through ball. Spencer had to beat a defender and Manassas Park's goalkeeper to the ball, which he did with a header to his own foot before slicing a shot into the net.
"I think the goal really gave us some motivation for the second half," Spencer said. "We let down a little bit, but I think if we keep up the intensity we can do stuff like that all season."
The Cougars kept up the pressure, adding goals by Pedro Gallegos and Ronald Peterson. Manassas Park outshot the Rams, 27-3, and forced Gergely into making nine saves.
"I feel like we played better against them than we have in past years," Spencer said. "There's still room for improvement, as there always is. I think next time we play them, we'll be prepared for what they have to offer and hopefully we'll play a lot better."
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The Daily Beast just came out with an article about how fashion movers and brands in the US are backing our boy Barack. Notable names include Anna Wintour who is Vogue's editor in-chief, Sarah Jessica Parker of Sex and the City, brands Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren (wait, I thought they were more, um, waspy!).Big name celebrities include Oprah and George Clooney among others.
On the other hand, Jenny Craig (the woman founder) is backing Mitt Romney. Jenny Craig the company, now acquired by Nestle, is not thrilled. "It's important to note that Jenny Craig (the woman) has been retired for more than a decade, and is not involved in the company," wrote a spokesman for the company. Now who
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In my experience, impeding future exit is often very much an intended consequence of an employee ownership transition. Many owner managers or family firm owners choose to sell to employees because it is a way to anchor a business in its local community. The track record of employee owned businesses is widely evidenced: more profitable, productive, with happier staff and customers and more innovative than conventionally structured companies. Employee ownership is good for individuals, communities and the wider economy.
It is of course wise advice to consider the consequences of any decisions made when structuring or restructuring a business. However, as the vibrant and growing employee ownership sector proves, not everyone is in it for the fast buck; many would prefer to see sustainable businesses providing quality careers and skills for future generations that keep the wealth in the community rather than to
The history of employee owned companies demonstrates that employee ownership is not a bar to take-over. Indeed such was the state of turnover of ownership of employee owned compnaies in the 1990s it was argued that employee ownership was akin to transitional ownership. For examples look at the sale of Rowntree to Nestle or any of the sell offs of the newly privatised bus companies in the 1990s. Entrenching ownership (as said by Carole Leslie) can be an intended consequence of the adoption of employee ownership especially where a significant holding is vested in an employee trust. However even in this situation a take over is possible and the complications are , in my experience, never insurmountable when there is a willing buyer and willing seller.


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this is not a review of olivier theysken's career in the industry, but in fact just a personal retrospective appreciation of his work designing for nina ricci, following peter copping's debut spring/summer 2010 collection.
the core of theysken's design aesthetic is, in my opinion, the blending and the balance of hard and soft, as well as the ability to design intelligent and nuanced collections. no other designer, as proven not only by copping's paris showing but by marco zanini's fall/winter 2009 and spring/summer 2010 collections for rochas, possesses his ability to reinvent labels and stay simultaneously true to himself and to the original. (while it would be a mistake for succeeding creative directors to design in accordance with olivier theysken's point of view, it has been proven so far that their reinterpretations are lacking in comparison.)
nina ricci originally, and as designed by lars nilsson from 2003 to 2006, was about obvious femininity and romanticism. while i think the label does not have a classic silhouette in the same way we think of lanvin or yves saint laurent having a classic silhouette, copping has designed a collection erring on the side of obvious (and in fact almost garish) girlishness. you can see that he has possibly attempted to reference the melancholy that theysken's wove effortlessly into his designs at nina ricci, but instead we are left with an awkward hybrid of "punk" and "girly" that is not only alarmingly incohesive but also the fashion version of how i dressed in middle school.
nina ricci by peter copping, spring/summer 2010
nina ricci by theyskens, in comparison, was about the paradoxes between ethereal softness and hard modernity, dark fantasy and unexpected femininity, subtle futurism and transparent nostalgia.
theysken's nina ricci debut, fall/winter 2007, a huge departure from lars nilsson's spring/summer 2006 collection, view the whole collection at style.com
the interesting thing about theyskens is that he constantly references his own work. for his first collection he introduced a muted color palette to tie together the variety of organic architecture, casual layers, and structured silhouettes. it transforms from urban at the beginning, to feminine, witchy and androgynous, and at the end, over the top elegance. this collection, while a little inconsistent in itself, lends itself to his future body of work.
for spring/summer 2008 the idea of feathers and soft drapes is explored further, though the silhouette (with a few exceptions) is streamlined. theysken's combines ombre, embroidery, and velvet to create a series of looks that are–at first glance–ultra-luxurious but at the same time ghostly and haunting.
nina ricci spring/summer 2008, view the whole collection at style.com
upon further inspection theysken's designs are not theatrical and unwearable (as is his criticism as a designer based on the clothing sales for nina ricci. in fact, the corporate image of nina ricci as a largely perfume-based label was radically different than theysken's ready-to-wear aesthetic during his 2 1/2 years at the house, but this is a different subject altogether), and he has incorporated a huge amount of casual denim and leather into the collection.
the makeup, and especially the hair, creates a whole other dimension to the seeing versus feeling aspect of theysken's designs.
for fall/winter 2008, he turned his color palette completely on it's head, utilizing similar material, but instead opting for warm jewel tones and vibrant patterns. he continues, instead of floaty draping and layers, an exploration of broken down blazers and baggy, tapered pants. his silhouette as a whole is much more extreme–there is no flirty dresses here, but instead a contrast between structured shoulders and coattails, long, waist-less dresses, and draped blouses with high necklines.
nina ricci fall/winter 2008, view the whole collection at style.com
there is a distinct allusion to past eras, though theyskens does not reference it directly in this collection.
in spring/summer 2009, however, he does.
nina ricci spring/summer 2009, view the whole collection at style.com
we can see here not only a direct evolution of a silhouette, but the definitive reference to the edwardian period in much more direct way than the fall collection. here, the fabrics have changed from the last two seasons but the exploration of print and construction remains consistent. theysken's has also touched point on the ruffles and layers that he used earlier in his career at nina ricci, although the femininity in this collection seems at the same time androgynous and naďve.
this collection is the inverse of the fall presentation, comprised mainly of dresses and not pants and coats. these two seasons, unlike the ones preceding them, do not have specific underlying tones of darkness, but it is in my opinion that all of his collections up to this point have been cohesive with one another. it is unfortunate that his final collection for nina ricci will be his most publicly renowned.
while fall/winter 2009 was theysken's interpretation of the overwhelming trends in fashion (the black, disco, 80s, punk, etc as initiated by balmain fall/winter 2008 and continued with little reimagination for the next three seasons and unfortunately seen in almost any and every collection across the world following it's success) it was, in my mind, inconsistent with both nina ricci and olivier theyskens for nina ricci's aesthetic up to this point. it was a huge departure from the concepts he had been examining since his beginning at the label, and while that is not necessarily a bad thing, it is to me irrelevant and unrepresentative of his design preceding it.
nina ricci fall/winter 2009, view the whole collection at style.com
i do not think this was a bad collection, it was only presented in bad context. there is no nuance or intelligence in this design, there is only experimentation with extremes that appeal to our constant want of bigger and better. there is no doubt here that theyskens is both bigger and better, but without a preceding or succeeding collection that directly relates to this one we are left suspended by trends that determine the genius of his work and not the thoughtfulness that might have gone into this transformation. there are some references in cut to spring/summer 2009, and theyskens ability to construct garments is still very much apparent, but these aspects of the collection seem convenient and disconnected rather than an intentional artistic evolution.
it was a huge blow to me personally when theyskens was replaced at nina ricci, but it could be extremely rewarding to see him design with a different aesthetic foundation. i am a huge fan of theyskens and i look forward to hopefully seeing his work in the very near future.


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RALEIGH — A proposed law that would remove the Rowan County Airport from Salisbury city limits passed a state house subcommittee unanimously today and moved on to the Finance Committee.
Public comment was not allowed at the subcommittee meeting, where five members, including two Democrats, voted for the bill.
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We met again after 23 years
Laughed, reminisced through all the tears
Now's our time to begin this adventure together
Dancing, swimming, just doing whatever
But now he seems strange like he has something to hide
Is it me or just my stupid pride?
Running around the house like paparazzi is outside
Trying not to be seen, always trying to hide
Is this fool on drugs or just paranoid or such
Whatever it is, he's driving me nuts
Never wanting to go anywhere just leave him be
Maybe he just wants to be alone with me?
Can't be that because he's always in a hurry
Stops by in a flash then out with a fury
After much thought and inquiry I found he has a wife
This idiot was playing me because he had another life
You jerk, you idiot, just tell the truth I plead
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Amazon's "Highlights" section of their earnings report. That's how good the quarter was.
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Everyone knows iPad mini is supposed to be Apple's low(ish) end tablet. Why is Amazon comparing its products to it? It should be shooting at the 4th-gen 9" iPad, which is vastly better.
Oh yeah, and isn't there a Kindle app for iOS? Mac? Windows? Android? And isn't Amazon producing and selling Kindle devices at a loss? Then why does it care what device people use? And if it cares, then wouldn't it make more sense to push people to other platforms and not lose all that money?
I hope Amazon gets its act together soon, because I actually really like Kindle, and I kinda wanna get one. But not if Amazon's gonna die and I'm gonna lose all my DRM permissions. But also, I hope something off-the-wall crazy happens, like Apple buying Kindle from Amazon and integrating the content and licenses into iBooks. Or something.