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July 29, 2013 -- Dr. Beverly Warden, professor and chair of the Division of Education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, recently attended "Day on the Hill", in Washington, D.C."Day on the Hill" is a vital advocacy event for American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). Deans and faculty from across the country gather to meet with their members of Congress and take the opportunity to showcase their programs with their representatives.
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LAFAYETTE — By early spring, some students in the Lafayette Parish School System will be riding to and from school on more cost-efficient, environmentally friendly buses powered by propane rather than diesel.
The School Board approved the purchase of eight new propane-fueled buses at a cost of about $710,000.
District transportation director Bill Samec said the buses cost about $88,000 each, which is about $6,000 more than a diesel-powered bus, but the expected annual fuel cost savings makes the extra up-front costs worth it.
"Based on current rates, propane is about $1.80 and diesel is $3.85," Samec said.
At the School Board's retreat on Oct. 27, Samec outlined the bus purchase proposal, which was later presented to the board at its Nov. 7 meeting for its approval.
"With these buses you're going to save about $3,000 a year in fuel cost per bus," Samec told the board at the Oct. 27 retreat. "Eight won't make a tremendous impact, but hopefully down the road, we'll get more."
On Monday, Samec said he'd like to see the district add another eight or 10 new propane buses to gradually replace the existing diesel-fueled fleet.
"In my opinion, we need to move away from diesel due to the emission controls and the extremely high maintenance costs," Samec said.
The new buses will replace eight older ones in the fleet, he said.
Samec said he researched other alternative fuel vehicles, including those fueled by compressed natural gas. The Lafayette Transit System now has five compressed natural gas or CNG vehicles in its fleet, but Samec said no conventional school buses are currently being manufactured with CNG engines.
"You'd have to buy the big transit buses, and the last bid I saw was $147,000 apiece," he said. "I had to make a call on what's best for us right now. If down the road CNG becomes affordable, there's nothing that says you can't have propane and CNG in the same fleet."

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Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act of August 13, 1945 (25 U. S. C. 70), creating an Indian Claims Commission, $89,600, of which not more than $84,600 shall be available for personal services.
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Jefferson City, Tenn. - Taylor Hiatt nearly missed her first collegiate double-double and Holli Flippo hit three three-pointers as the Tornados took on the host Carson-Newman Eagles on Wednesday evening at the Holt Fieldhouse, but Zoriah Williams and Whitney Moody combined for 33 points as Brevard fell in SAC action, 79-52.
Brevard (5-5, 0-3 SAC) battled with the Eagles, going back and forth over the first 12 minutes of the game, but Carson-Newman (8-3, 2-1 SAC) went on a 17-6 run to close out the first half, backed by nine first half points by Rechelle Dye, and the Eagles stopped a Brevard comeback short in the victory.
Hiatt scored a career high 13 points and pulled down nine rebounds in the second half, another career high in the loss to the Eagles. Flippo added 11 points, hitting three of the seven treys the Tornados converted in the game, while Lacey Snigletary added six points and a blocked shot in the game.
Williams led all scorers with 17 points and added seven rebounds for the host Eagles in the win. Moody added 16 points and Dye went 6-for-7 from the free throw line on her way to a 12 point performance as the Eagles defeated the Tornados in Holt Fieldhouse for the fourth time in as many seasons.
Dye opened the scoring with a layup on the opening possession, but Micheala Watkins answered with a jumper in the lane as the teams traded baskets in the opening minutes. A layup by Williams at the 16:48 mark put the score at 10-4, but Brevard answered with a Lindsay Brendle layup and a Flippo three-pointer to cut the lead down to one.
Three-pointers by Hiatt and Flippo kept the game within one possession at 17-15 with 11:38 to play in the opening half, but a 15-6 Eagles run capped by a three-pointer by Moody gave Carson-Newman their first double-digit lead of the game at 32-21 with 5:00 on the clock. A layup by Singletary brought the game back to within nine, but the Eagles closed out the half on back-to-back Lundyn Howard baskets as the Tornados went into the halftime break down 40-25.
A layup by Williams opened the scoring in the second half with a driving left-handed layup, but Hiatt answered with a free throw and Flippo drilled her third three-pointer at the 16:38 mark to bring the game to 42-29.
Carson-Newman steadily improved their lead, breaking the 20-point mark on a pair of Williams free throws at the 7:16 mark to go up 59-39 as the Eagles held a 27 point lead late in the game, but the Tornados battled back with three-pointers by Anna Schlobohm and Tempestt Mack. However, the rally fell short as the Eagles closed out the game with the 79-52 victory.
Brevard remains on the road in South Atlantic Conference competition as they travel to Mars Hill, N.C. to take on the rival Mars Hill College Lions on Saturday, January 7th. Tipoff between the Tornados and the Lions in Stanford Arena is set for 2 p.m.


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Here's your chance to go to New York, watch the Raiders play and finish off your Holiday shopping.
Our travel party will leave from Dayton or Cincinnati and fly direct into LaGuardia International Airport on Friday, December 14. WSU plays at Hofstra on Saturday, December 15, with everyone returning to Ohio on Sunday, December 16.
The event includes round-trip airfare, two nights at the Hilton Garden Inn Times Square, transportation to and from the hotel and the game and game tickets. Cost of the trip has been estimated at $1,775.00 for a single and $1,350.00 for double occupancy. A very limited number of spots remain.
Interested parties should contact Jack Leopard of the Raider Athletic Department at (937) 775-2771 for more information. July 23 has been set as the deadline.


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Tuesday, October 11 2011 - 9/11 Consequences
How the FBI's Network of Informants Actually Created Most of the Terrorist Plots "Foiled" in the US Since 9/11
The FBI has built a massive network of spies to prevent another
domestic attack. But are they busting terrorist plots--or leading them?
Mother Jones / By Trevor Aaronson
UPDATE: On September 28, Rezwan Ferdaus, a 26-year-old graduate of Northeastern University, was arrested and charged with providing resources to a foreign terrorist organization and attempting to destroy national defense premises. Ferdaus, according to the FBI, planned to blow up both the Pentagon and Capitol Building with a "large remote controlled aircraft filled with C-4 plastic explosives."
The case was part of a nearly ten-month investigation led by the FBI. Not surprisingly, Ferdaus' case fits a pattern detailed by Trevor Aaronson in his article below: the FBI provided Ferdaus with the explosives and materials needed to pull off the plot. In this case, two undercover FBI employees, who Ferdaus believed were al Qaeda members, gave Ferdaus $7,500 to purchase an F-86 Sabre model airplane that Ferdaus hoped to fill with explosives. Right before his arrest, the FBI employees gave Ferdaus, who lived at home with his parents, the explosives he requested to pull off his attack. And just how did the FBI come to meet Ferdaus? An informant with a criminal record introduced Ferdaus to the supposed al Qaeda members.
To learn more about how the FBI uses informants to bust, and sometimes lead, terrorist plots, read Aaronson's article below.
James Cromitie [8] was a man of bluster and bigotry. He made up wild stories about his supposed exploits, like the one about firing gas bombs into police precincts using a flare gun, and he ranted about Jews. "The worst brother in the whole Islamic world is better than 10 billion Yahudi," he once said [9].
A 45-year-old Walmart stocker who'd adopted the name Abdul Rahman after converting to Islam during a prison stint for selling cocaine, Cromitie had lots of worries--convincing his wife he wasn't sleeping around, keeping up with the rent, finding a decent job despite his felony record. But he dreamed of making his mark. He confided as much in a middle-aged Pakistani he knew as Maqsood.
"I'm gonna run into something real big [10]," he'd say. "I just feel it, I'm telling you. I feel it."
Maqsood and Cromitie had met at a mosque in Newburgh, a struggling former Air Force town about an hour north of New York City. They struck up a friendship, talking for hours about the world's problems and how the Jews were to blame.
It was all talk until November 2008, when Maqsood pressed his new friend.
"Do you think you are a better recruiter or a better action man?" Maqsood asked [11].
"I'm both," Cromitie bragged.
"My people would be very happy to know that, brother. Honestly."
"Who's your people?" Cromitie asked.
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In Her Shoes Foundation with Pretty Muddy Mud Run2013
In Her Shoes Foundation
Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM (CDT)
Who's Going
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Event Details
We are currently looking for a group of highly energetic, enthusiastic, and outgoing men and women to volunteer at our event in Orland Park, IL on September 7th, 2013.
There will be three five-hour shifts on race day and you are allowed to select more than one shift if you please. The shifts are:
On race day, you will receive a Pretty Muddy Volunteer t-shirt that you may keep.
This year we will also be offering $20 off race registration for any volunteer over the age of 15 that would like to work but also participate in the run. These volunteers MUST work the 1st shift (5:30am to 10:30am). Once they are finished with their shift, they may pick up their registration packet and run in any wave after 11:00. A discount code will be distributed to them before they register.
If you are interested in volunteering please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com with your name, email address, telephone number, shift you want to volunteer, if you are interested in participating in the run and your shirt size.
In the meantime, check out www.prettymuddy.com
Thank you for your time and we hope to see you in the mud!
W 183rd St
Orland Park, IL 60467
Pretty Muddy is a 5k adventurous obstacle course mud run for any woman
who wants to get outside, spend time with friends and have fun.
-- 5k Course (3.1 miles, run or walk)
-- Women Only (sorry, guys)
-- Mud (lots of it!)
-- Architectural Obstacles (much better than shabby hay bales and shaky plywood)
-- Pretty Epic Finish Line Party (Entertainment, music, drinks &
celebration galore)
Check out the course map here.
You can arrive as early and stay as late as you want. We turn on the lights at 6:30 a.m. and clean up all the mud at 6:00 p.m.
This is meant to be a fun, relaxing day, so plan on arriving at least an hour before your wave time to park, check in and get ready to get muddy. Waves will run every 15 minutes starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m. Check your registration confirmation for your wave time.
As if running through mud wasn't enough fun, we have a few other things planned to make this an event to remember!
Our sponsor, XSport Fitness will be hosting free Zumba, Cardio Kickboxing, WERQ and Cardio Sports Blast classes from 7:45 to 11:30.
DJ Red Line will be pumping out your favorite songs all day long, while 80s cover band The Breakfast Club will hit the stage at 11:30 and will play until 3:30.
Throughout the day the Pretty Muddy Mavens will be on the lookout for the best costumes, so it's time to get creative! Need some inspiration? Check out some options from our friends at BuyCostumes.com.
Here are a few of the categories in which we'll be awarding prizes:
• Pretty Amazing Super Hero
• Most Dazzling (tutus, sparkles, jewels, etc.)
• Most Colorful
• Prettiest Pretty Princess
• Put Me in Coach, I'm Ready to Play — Most Authentic Sports Team
• Scene at the Cinema
• Livin' in the Past, the Ultimate Flashback — Most Accurately Portrayed Decade
• Team Congeniality Award — Most Team Spirit
• Most Original
Carpooling with friends? Download driving directions here.
Want to go green? Take the Metra to the Hickory Street Station. We'll be running shuttle busses between the station and Pretty Muddy Farms corresponding with the train schedule.
Wear whatever you feel comfortable exercising in, as long as you don't mind it getting dirty.
A valid ID and a signed copy of your waiver for check in. Download a waiver here.
Change of clothes. Bring a fresh set of comfortable clothes (including shoes) to change into after your wave. Don't forget to include a plastic bag (to stash your muddy gear), waterproof sunscreen (sunburn and mud are not a good look) and a towel to dry off. There will be plenty of bathrooms on site, showers to rinse off and private changing areas so you can get clean and enjoy the day.
A camera. These are pretty awesome memories you'll want to remember and share! We'll also have professional photographers throughout the course capturing all the dirty details.
Cash and credit cards. We'll have a variety of food and beverages available for purchase throughout the day, along with some pretty awesome gear.
Friends and family! We'll have lots of places for them to cheer you on, take photos and add to the day's excitement.
And here's what to leave at home:
Jewelry. We'd hate for your priceless family tiara to get lost in the mud!
Pets. Really, who wants to drive home with a wet, muddy dog?
When & Where
Pretty Muddy Farms
W 183rd St
Orland Park,
Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM (CDT)
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In Her Shoes Foundation
The purpose of In Her Shoes Foundation (IHSF), a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization, is to bring women of all ages and backgrounds together, to share ideas, support, and inspire the development and maintenance of a healthy and positive lifestyle; Women come together to share collective wisdom through personal stories, and celebrate what it means to be a woman in today's society. Participants will get inspired, get connected, get educated and get supported by other women. IHSF's events and workshops focus on group discussion, reflection, and knowledge-sharing around ideas of self-care, professional development, self-improvement, leadership, philanthropy, and empowerment.
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Thinking of buying a small to medium sized electric kiln
Posted 04 May 2013 - 06:20 PM
I am thinking of buying a small to medium sized electric kiln so I can test out stuff quicker here at home and then use their larger kiln to fire final pieces or larger items. I have done some reading on here and have not quite gotten all my questions answered so I hope you will bear with yet another series of questions about which kiln to buy.
1) Which brand do you recommend or have experience with in the small to medium sized kilns?
I am looking a something 7 cubic feet or smaller chamber size no smaller than 11x9 but preferably something I guess around 16x20. Nothing much bigger than that as i already have access to a very large kiln and want to be able to run small runs through more frequently than waiting to run large groups through. Electricity up to 30 amp breaker not an issue as I have a dryer hookup not being used that I can take over for the kiln. MUST go to at least cone 6 but prefer rated for cone 8 or higher so I am not overly stressing the coils by heating to maximum rating each time.
2) I live in North Georgia can you recommend a store or website to order one from? reasonable prices, good customer service, low shipping, etc.
3) Is there a better time of year to buy a kiln? Do they go on sale at certain times of the year, have new models come out a certain time making older models go down in price, etc.
4) what else am I not asking that I need to be?
Posted 04 May 2013 - 06:58 PM
first 30 amps is not very much . This is a very limiting factor and the kiln will have to be very small.
Neil can answer what small kiln may fit this restriction
I would rewire to a 60 amp myself.Look online at how many amps kilns need.
As far as brands I recomend an L&L they last and are some of the best made.
Posted 04 May 2013 - 07:06 PM
Otherwise, just shop around and don't limit yourself to Davens, Atlanta Clay and other places close to you. Usually kilns are drop shipped from the factory so it doesn't matter where you buy it. I've gotten good deals on kilns from Big Ceramic Store, but they have lots of good competition.
Know what you want so you will not be talked into buying stuff you don't need. A computerized kiln is really nice but is it worth the extra money when you don't really need to do complicated ramp downs, etc.? If your kiln is going to be in your garage or a shed or someplace where people will not be around it while it is firing, you probably don't need a vent system. Some kilns, like L&L as one example, are built a little better than the average kiln and are worth a little more money but not a lot more money.
Good luck.
"But it does move," said Galileo under his breath.
Posted 04 May 2013 - 08:54 PM
Things that are a must: cone 6 or higher, 30 amp breaker, no smaller than 11x9, digital controller so i can hopefully mimic the larger kilns cycles, not too super tall since I have realized I can't reach the bottom of the kiln at the studio so something small enough I can load myself, prefer kiln bricks rather than the fiber blanket ( not sure if I got that right).
This is one of the kilns I am looking at and considering: http://www.bigcerami.../BCSBLKKiln.htm
It says it needs a 30 amp breaker and comes with kiln furniture it's made for big ceramic store by Paragon Kilns. I can get digital controller for a very small increase in price. It's a cone 8 and has free shipping.
This is another one: http://www.clay-king..._doll_kiln.html
It also says it needs a 30 amp breaker, nice controller, cone 8, but furniture and shipping are extra. My teacher likes Skutts and their huge kiln is a Skutt he is not familiar with their small kilns though.
This is a ConeArt which some people on the forum seem to really likehttp://www.bigceramicstore.com/Supplies/kilns/coneart_small.htm
It's also a 30 amp breaker, and is actually a cone 10, but shipping and furniture are extra.
I also like the Paragon Xpress-1193 it's only 11x9 inches inside but can be run off 120 outlet. I think this is the smallest of the bunch I am considering.
I actually like all of the Olympic brands on this page just having a hard time choosing between them. http://www.bigcerami..._small.htm#1414
This company might rise to the top since maybe I can go down and see them before deciding.
These are just a few that I am trying to educate myself on, I guess I would say that the first one attracts me the most but it's kind of an off brand made especially for bigceramicstore so not sure if that would be a problem or not.
Plan to place it in a ground floor garage under the main living floor. It will have easy access to the breakers and outlet as well as a side door I will be able to open and even the main garage door to open if needed to. The garage is right next to my studio without being IN my studio. If the garage is a no go the only other option I have is on the covered porch outside the studio. But then it would be sitting in the elements more and that can't be good for it.
Posted 04 May 2013 - 09:19 PM
Doll kilns tend to be for small items only.
If you are putting this kiln next to breakers like you mentioned then maybe 30 amps is not an issue as a larger breaker can be added.
Just think what size you need and get that one.
Posted 04 May 2013 - 09:53 PM
Personal experiences with Skutt and Paragon have been great.
Posted 05 May 2013 - 09:15 AM
I keep ending up back with Paragon kilns even though I have looked at all the brands. Olympic is probably Number 2 but mostly because they are close and I can see what I am buying before doing so. My 3rd choice would probably be a ConeArt kiln but they don't seem to be as common as the other 2 brands. I plan to ask my teacher next week which brands actually have people locally that can service them if needed since I am in a very small town so options are limited. I like the L&L brand as well but they seem to be a bit higher in price.
I have looked at used kilns but don't know enough about them to feel comfortable getting one off Craigslist. Don't want to get stuck with something that either doesn't work properly or costs more than a new one to get working.
BigCeramicStore.com's Biggest Little Kiln Specs:
240V, 28 amps, 6720 watts
Biggest Little Kiln with Sentry 12-key Controller
Cone 8 (note)
9 ft power cord
Interior size:
3" brick; 16.5" octagon x 22.25" Deep (That's over 4" deeper than most competitors kilns!)
Requires 240v, 30 amp fuse (comes with 6-30 plug)
2.9 cubic feet
Shipping weight 260 lbs kiln and furniture kit
Available with a Sentry 12 Key Digital Controller
Furniture Kit 3x full shelves and 1x half shelf (5/8" thick, 15" diameter), 4 each posts: 1/2", 1", 2", 3", 4", 5", 6", 1 lb kiln wash)
+ free ship
I also have the option of adding Orton Vent Master Kiln Vent to it provided I do so when I order the kiln.
I am thinking of doing up a cardboard model using the dimensions listed to be able to "see" better what this kiln looks like size wise and what type items I will be able to fit in it.
Does anyone have any experience with this kiln?
Posted 05 May 2013 - 11:20 AM
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Posted 06 May 2013 - 05:05 PM
I spoke with my insurance agent today and they have no problem with a kiln as long as professionally wired and I don't have people, clients, students over to the house. I can make and sell stuff offsite like in craft shows or galleries just can't sell or have people to the house which I am 100 percent okay with. If i teach classes it would be at the studio i am a member of anyway and they have a gallery there for me to sell stuff as well. I am trying to cover my bases since this will be a major buy for me.
I don't want to get too big of a kiln that will take me weeks to fill, I want to keep it under 7, around 4 but more than 2 cubic feet, that way I can run smaller groups of stuff to see if I am doing it right to get the look I want and if not I haven't just wasted almost a month just to figure out I did something wrong and none of the stuff I made for an entire month is any good. Once I have tested at home when I do larger items I have access to a huge kiln at the studio where I am a member. For me this seems to be a good compromise small at home to test, learn and play and The Studio for the final pieces.
I think I have it down to 4 different brands:
1) Paragon, like several of their kilns so I need to whittle down the list to the features that are most important to me.
2) Olympic, they are close to me so I can check out the kiln ins person which is a bonus, but someone said they are cheaper quality?
3) Skutt, my teacher likes them and the studio uses Skutt
4) ConeArt, have heard good things
I guess I should add back in L&L but they tend to run higher in price but then maybe they are worth it?
The hunt continues!
Posted 06 May 2013 - 05:22 PM
One thing to watch out for is the actual breaker size required for the kiln, not the amperage draw. The breaker size is calculated at 25% more than the actual amperage draw. A 28 amp kiln should be on a 40 amp breaker.
Neil Estrick
Kiln Repair Tech
L&L Kilns Distributor
Owner, Neil Estrick Gallery, LLC
Posted 10 May 2013 - 09:49 PM
I just purchased an Olympic kiln from Clay-King. I was originally looking for a Skutt or an L&L but the price difference was the deal breaker. The "Freedom" series comes with the vent, stand, furniture, spare thermocouple and element, kilnwash, firebrick repair stuff, and even the wire tools to replace the electric elements if needed. The 2327 is approx 7 cubic feet and requires a 60 amp breaker (single phase). The biggest problem I had was that our house was remodeled at one point and the fuse panel is MAXED out. It was a very expensive lesson... my advice is to get an electrician to come look at your capabilities before you decide on anything.
Cheryl- Are you happy with your Olympic Freedom kiln? I am looking at their Freedom 1823HE which is around 3 cubic, I think you said yours is 7 cubic? I plan to stick to the smaller one since not sure if I have enough extra amperage to handle anything bigger.
Everyone else-
I think i have it down to just a couple different kilns.
Olympic is like an hour and a half from me so I plan to go down and check out their kilns. I called and they have the one I am primarily interested in in stock so I can see it. They also have a couple others that are solid maybes that i can check out. I want to see the size i am looking at before i order one just in case i get there and realize it just wont do. My teacher said the studio is getting one of their huge oval kilns and to mention that he sent me their way and maybe they will give me a bit of a discount, can't hurt to ask anyhow.
My 2nd solid choice the the Biggest Little Kiln by Paragon it's about the same size as the Olympic Freedom 1823HE and in the same price range as well. It might come down to whichever one I can get for the best price including shipping and tax.
I decided i really can't afford an L&L or some of the other brands right now since my budget is around $2500 for kiln, vent, furniture, digital controller and electrical work to upgrade the breaker and a dedicated outlet (have 30amp unused outlet need to upgrade it and the wiring to a 40 which i am fairly confident i have the extra current to the house to make up the extra 10amps i need) I might not make that amount but need to try to keep it as close as possible to it. Am waiting to hear back from an electrician for a day to have him out to check out my situation then I'll know for sure and don't plan to buy anything until he's given the thumbs up. I do plan to have the specs on the couple of kilns i am considering ready for him to check out to make sure its possible to do.
I decided to buy new since I don't feel knowledgable enough to buy a used kiln and not get stuck with something I have no clue on how to fix if it doesn't work. Also my insurance agent mentioned they would prefer a new kiln and having the electrical done by a professional is a requirement as well.
I think that's all an improvement on knowing what I want down from a dozen to just 2! I'll keep you posted and if I am forgetting to take something into consideration give a shout out. Thank you everyone for all your input, this is a major investment and there are so many variables to consider.
Posted 10 May 2013 - 10:27 PM
Neil Estrick
Kiln Repair Tech
L&L Kilns Distributor
Owner, Neil Estrick Gallery, LLC
Posted 11 May 2013 - 09:55 AM
Once you figure out how much the electrical upgrade is, you can decide what you can actually afford in a kiln.L&L, Skutt, etc may be within your budget once you know for sure.
Ohhhh marketing! I always get turned off by fancy deceptive names/terms for items for sale. Chrysler and the "not cute ute" because it was %$#&^ugly, or the biggest little kiln. . . what does that mean? In the end, give me a good reliable manufacturer that sells a product line with simple name, and great reliability, even though I may pay a little more for it. 3 series BMW, Mazda 3, L&L, or Skutt, and these days even a Bailey. To not pay the little extra, and then find that after a few firings you are not satisfied because it doesn't reach temp, is not big enough, suck up a ton of electric or all of the cords and boxes heat up. . . well you get what you pay for.
Posted 11 May 2013 - 10:57 AM
...you get what you pay for.
The above is as meaningless as "biggest little kiln". More often you get less or more than you paid for because you're either a smart or stupid consumer. You seem reluctant to consider Cone Art because it isn't as popular as some other kilns. Don't let that influence you. (The best wheel, in my extremely humble opinion, is a Soldner but they don't advertize and you hardly ever hear of them.) I have a large Cone Art and have used it for several years and like it. I've used but never owned an L&L but, nevertheless, think they're the best built kiln on the market and well-worth maybe 15 or so % more. Bailey make all kinds of stuff and usually copies other companies. The interesting thing is that when they copy they usually improve, too. Olympic makes a good basic, no thrills kiln and are therefore usually cheaper. Here's what I am guessing is the deal with them. They can't sell directly because of their dealers but they slyly get around this by selling through an out-of-state dealer who handles their seconds. Their seconds aren't really seconds at all but are called that to get around competing with their dealers. Obviously, don't let them know you know this and just innocently ask if they ever have any display models or mark downs on whatever kiln you're interested in. Chances are they will say yes and you'll get a brand new kiln at a huge savings. If you go this route don't forget to thank me.
"But it does move," said Galileo under his breath.
Posted 11 May 2013 - 03:00 PM
I am wondering if you see yourself staying in that studio long term or hope to have your own studio. A kiln can be a lifetime investment, so consider getting what you will want in five or ten years.
For what it's worth, I have an L&L Easy Fire. I have been very happy with it.
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Posted 11 May 2013 - 06:03 PM
Pres- I am actually not in love with any particular brand I am focusing more on the size and features rather than brand name. I have been trying to find people that have the different brands to see which are happy and would buy again and which are not.
OffCenter- thank you for your input. The biggest little kiln is made by Paragon which is a good company with many happy clients from what I have read. I also like a couple other Paragon kilns without the catchy name but that one is in the dimensions I am currently focusing on. I haven't focused on ConeArt because their similar kiln is much higher priced and the kiln repairman in the area has never dealt with one so I was kind of trying to stick with brands I know I can get an experienced repairman out to fix it if I need to. I am in a very small town so that could be a major issue for me. I have not considered anything from Bailey as I was trying to stick to major brands that I can research and find reviews on as well as the repair issue again. I know several people in the area that have Olympic kilns and all are happy with them. However I am not completely sold on any brand of kiln. Now that I know the size kiln I THINK I need I can drive down to Olympic kilns and look at this exact size to verify that it is indeed the size I want. After that I have to make the final decision on a particular brand. In case you are wondering I have done up a spreadsheet with about 2 dozen different kiln models with each of the kiln features I am interested listed. This allowed me to pick out which features mattered, which I could afford and which I didn't need.
Here is an example of just a few of the kilns I researched with their price including the features I want. All of the prices shown include in the price; the kiln, a vent, furniture kit, 12 key digital controller, 3 inch brick, aproximately 18x22 inches inside, optional rolling cart if available and shipping when I could find an exact price as some said to contact for shipping costs.
L&L e18T-3 $2677
Skutt KM1018-3 $2731.88
Skutt 1822-3 &1948 +shpg
Paragon Biggest Little Kiln $2084
Paragon TnF82 $2049.88
Olympic Freedom 1823HE $2155
Olympic S1823 $2023.88
Evenheat RM II 1822 $1787.88
ConeArt BX1822D $2375 + shpg
I have a bunch more on the sheet in different sizes but kind of decided to focus on this size as it seemed about what I want and this is one of the things I'll be checking out when I go down to Olympic. Evenheat I haven't been able to find a lot of reviews on or anybody that has one, L&L everybody likes but is on the higher end, Skutt very well liked, repairman familiar with teacher familiar with but one is too high and other have to call for shpg quote, Paragon well respected, repairman familiar, prices good, read several reviews on the biggest little kiln and people were really happy with it, Olympic most people that have seem to like them, repairman familiar, teacher familiar, group studio has one, local so can see and pick up and save shpg might also get a discount due to studio buying another one from them as well, ConeArt newer brand harder to find reviews on people seem to like them but more expensive and have to add shpg to price.
I also looked at the prices at several different websites but if you know of a better place to purchase a kiln I would be interested.
I think I am doing as much research as I can and I hope I am taking into consideration all of the things I need to. I am not going to jump and buy the first kiln I see I am going to weigh all my options and try to make the best most informed decision I can. The variables are overwhelming so I tried to take into account all the things people said they liked about all the different kilns and find kilns that include those things. I also recorded how many amps each pulls, the breaker size needed, the power cord configuration, floor space needed, I have even downloaded as many manufacturer catalogs and spec sheets as I can find.
I'm not trying to dis any one manufacturer or say one is the best I am trying to learn and research as many kilns as I can so I can make an informed decision. I live in a very small town and do not have access to many ceramic shops to look at all the different brands models. By asking the question here I am hoping people that have experience with the various kilns can educate me on why a particular kiln is good or bad. It's kind of like trying to research and buy a car everybody says their favorite model is the best but I have to figure out if that particular model is best for me. Not trying to step on toes honestly!
Posted 11 May 2013 - 06:14 PM
Diane- great suggestions! I will make sure to find out about sales tax, I've already figured in shpg where I could. I did find out with shipping I need to allow for lift gate service for delivery and NOBODY delivers to my door in a truck it's a one lane dead end road so I always have to drive down to the end of the road and flag down the driver and unload and bring big stuff up in my pick up myself. I will also ask about paying by check thank you.
Make sure you figure in delivery and sales tax, as these could vary. If you order from someplace outside of Georgia, you may not need to pay sales tax. I was warned to make sure delivery would be to inside my garage by a friend whose new kiln was left at the curb. I also got a discount for paying by check rather than credit card.
I am wondering if you see yourself staying in that studio long term or hope to have your own studio. A kiln can be a lifetime investment, so consider getting what you will want in five or ten years.
For what it's worth, I have an L&L Easy Fire. I have been very happy with it.
I do see myself staying at the group studio long term. I am also a painter and they have asked me to teach some classes there as well as teach some classes in some of the things I am doing in ceramics that nobody else there is doing and have told the director they would like to learn how to do. That said I have also read that even people that have large kilns say having a small one around to run tests and stuff through is helpful so the size I am focusing on could in the future become my test kiln if I decided I am successful enough to need a large kiln to keep up with my out put. Be nice to be so successful I ned another kiln LOL.
Do you mind my asking which model you have? What is it that you like about it?
Thank you again for your suggestions and really appreciate your input.
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Posted 11 May 2013 - 06:49 PM
Thanks oldlady ( it really bothers me to call you that it seems rude lol) I have been watching that topic as well gathering as much data as possible.
please read all of the posts under "kiln options" if you have not already done so.
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can anyone get a hold of chet and let him know ruen and his boys are coming to ct from florida on may 11 12 13 14 15 ya know it!
can anyone get a hold of chet and let him know ruen and his boys are coming to ct from florida on may 11 12 13 14 15 ya know it!
i love the other part of your sig FTP. anyways, you prove a good point. although a smaller regions talent can outnumber the size of a larger region, but its rare.
i think the fact that the huge state of CT has a whopping 2 area codes has been covered... who cares.
someone post flicks.
Your lack of Intrest Ruins everything.
i was born of beer kegs and college dorms
and pops liquor cabinet
my drunken slurr is like a british accent
cuz when im takin the flask
to my face till i lay in the grass
and erase every trace of my past
im reborn a secret agent h34r:
hip hop you dont stop, to the body rock and all that other good stuff
my styles so dirty that they need to be buffed
like a subway station in new york city
i represent both bboyin and graffiti
writters in Frisco PM me
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who cares.
Your lack of Intrest Ruins everything.
Graff shops in CT?

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way to heat out your neighbourhood with tags a blind 6 year old with down syndrome could do.

where you get all your shit then? importing and shit? that sucks...
Easthampton Mass
Now Here Fast
45 union street
Easthampton, Mass
they have, caps, montana, belton, magazines, dvds, markers, and a bunch of other shit
VETO post that flick wit the bumble bee that says "aq narmiso" r sum shit that one wit the ill little dockhouse with the crazy detail itwas dope. what it like from 1996maybe? and just for the record this really is irrelevant tho between 1994-1998 203 woulda rolled over 860 and kept going...
ps there are 2 Graffiti shops in Ct Dooley-O just opened one and there is one in Bridgeport
i just hurd bout the 1 in bpt i know its been thur just dont know were its at any1 got derections or a location of it.........(even a general area)Originally posted by dressdemwhores@Apr 21 2006, 03:25 PM
ps there are 2 Graffiti shops in Ct Dooley-O just opened one and there is one in Bridgeport
dont even say its in bpt thats just showin how stupid u are
^WhoaThat's why AA is my fuckin American Idol
witty comments like this makes this guy a star
^FoeOneheh, it's funny cuz his name is alcoholics anonymous, and we're speaking as if it was a...
oh hell, you all know why it's funny
yo you gotta problem today, hit up AA, he got more shit then a pharm-ma-say
sucka ass fools!
whut whut
yo theme song
^E Terror sonnndid you seriously just spell lion with an e
just some random shit i did cause i was bored as fuck today
i like the cap shot.
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Time: 8 pm
Pre-concert lecture at 7 pm
Tickets: $25 – General Admission
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Polyhymnia presents a concert of politically charged music in honor of the American election year. The evening will feature fantastic music composed by Europe's foremost composers for such events as the Funeral of Anne of Brittany, The Field of the Cloth of Gold, The Treaty of Nice, and the coronations of not one, but two Holy Roman Emperors. The centerpiece of the concert is Richard Alwood's (c.1510-c.1560) Mass Praise him praiseworthy, a glorious six-voice setting of the ordinary which contains a secret message for Henry VIII. During the Renaissance, political occasions were punctuated by music composed by the chapel masters and composers in the musical circles of Renaissance Europe. Heinrich Isaac wrote magnificent works for Maximilian I, Jean Mouton for Francis I, Jacob Vaet for Maximilian II, Cristóbal de Morales for the Sistine Chapel, and a whole group of Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal for Henry VIII, of whom Richard Alwood is but one. We know nothing of Alwood other than that he was a priest. The mass survives in the more modern half of Forest-Heyther part-books dating from the 1550's, but was likely originally entitled Mass God Save King Harry and composed during the last year or two of Henry VIII's life.
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Petrino Hires First Member Of His Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bobby Petrino now has an offensive coordinator.
Petrino announced he has hired former UAB head coach Garrick McGee to fill the position. McGee played for Petrino at Arizona State in 1991 and 1992 and the two have coached together in the college and NFL ranks. Petrino is also reportedly hiring Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham for the same position at Louisville. He refused to discuss other potential hires until they have cleared the school's HR process.
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Burger King rolls out summer BBQ sandwiches, bacon sundae
NEW YORK (AP) – Burger King will try to lure customers this summer with a barbecue party — and a bacon sundae.
The world's second biggest hamburger chain on Thursday is launching several pork, beef and chicken sandwiches as limited-time offers.
And for a sweet ending, the company is offering a bacon sundae — vanilla soft serve with fudge, caramel, bacon crumbles and a piece of bacon — that started in Nashville, Tenn. earlier this year.
The salty-sweet dessert clocks in at 510 calories, 18 grams of fat and 61 grams of sugar, and joins a kitchen-sink of other weird ice-cream combos.
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Burger King's summer menu includes: A Memphis Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich. Carolina BBQ Whopper or Chicken Sandwich. Texas BBQ Whopper or Chicken Sandwich. Sweet potato fries. Frozen Lemonade.
The items will be available through the summer, or while supplies last.
The limited-time items are Burger King's latest push to win back customers and reverse sliding market share, an effort that started soon after the company was taken private by the private equity firm 3G Capital in late 2010.
Earlier this year, Burger King launched its biggest-ever menu expansion, including fruit smoothies, snack wraps and new salads. The items were intended to go after a broader audience of moms and families, a shift from the chain's previous strategy of courting young men with calorie bombs.
Core menu items, such as French fries and the Whopper, have also been tweaked as part of the effort to improve food quality.
Burger King is trying to underscore its focus on ingredients with a new tag line, "Taste Is King," which replaces "Have It Your Way."
A new ad has been celebrating summer barbecues to highlight the chain's emphasis on fire-grilling burgers. The new summer items will be featured in ads starting Thursday.
This month, 3G plans to take Burger King public on the New York Stock Exchange.
Wendy's is also revamping its menu to improve ingredients and recast itself as a higher-end burger chain. The makeovers by the hamburger giants come at a time when the traditional fast-food chains are seeing more competition from smaller players such as Five Guys Burgers and Smashburger that offer higher-quality food, and from burger alternatives such as Subway.
Burger King isn't the only fast-food chain trying to draw attention with unusual offerings. Taco Bell earlier this year introduced its tacos with Doritos shells and a "nacho burrito" that includes corn chips.
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I read ecsployt's quick tutorial on metasploit and it intrigued me..
i got to the end and read a few comments on how good and helpfull it was.
but i have to say i still dont have clue what is going on. can someone suggest some reading for someone like me, (lets say a total vegatable).
wow thats a great tutorial! i couldnt find that even with google


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I'm not quite sure this counts as a moral dilemma but it might. I had to change my flight out of D.C., which meant I basically went on same day standby. There was a mix-up and the board meeting I thought was on Wednesday was actually on Friday. Not a problem except Friday was my birthday and [Read More…]
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SEMINOLE — Law enforcement officers and residents of one Florida town helped free an alligator that got stuck in a storm drain.
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A concerned citizen contacted the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived they found the 8-foot gator had slipped entirely into the drain.
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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone produced by the body's adrenal glands. The body uses DHEA to make androgens and estrogens, the male and female sex hormones. DHEA levels peak at about age 25, then go down steadily as you get older. People who are 70, for example, tend to have DHEA levels about 80% lower than young adults.
Because levels of DHEA decline with age, researchers have wondered if DHEA could work as an anti-aging treatment. In older people, lower than normal levels of DHEA have been associated with osteoporosis, heart disease, memory loss, and breast cancer. But there's no proof that low levels of DHEA cause these conditions, or that taking DHEA can help prevent them. And DHEA supplements vary widely in quality. Many products tested don't have the amount of DHEA in them that the label says they do.
Also, DHEA supplements can have side effects: they may lower levels of HDL "good" cholesterol in the body, and in women they may raise levels of testosterone as well as estrogen.
The DHEA in supplements is a synthetic hormone, so you should talk to your doctor before taking it.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Lupus or SLE is an autoimmune disorder. That means that the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissue, thinking it is a foreign invader. A number of clinical studies have reported that taking DHEA along with other medications helps improve quality of life for people with lupus, though it probably does not change the overall course of their disease.
Several studies have found that some people who take DHEA supplements may be able take less prescription medication. DHEA may also reduce the frequency of flare-ups, enhance mental function, and boost bone mass in women with lupus. Many studies use 200 mg per day of DHEA, which can raise levels of testosterone and lower HDL "good" cholesterol. One study found that a lower dose -- 20mg - 30mg -- might also work. Most of these studies have been small, so more studies are needed to see whether DHEA is safe and effective for people with lupus.
Adrenal insufficiency
DHEA is one of the hormones made by the adrenal glands. With adrenal insufficiency, the adrenal glands do not make enough hormones, including DHEA and cortisol. That happens either because of problems with the pituitary gland or damage to the adrenal glands themselves (also called Addison's disease).
Several studies suggest that taking DHEA may help improve mood, fatigue, and well-being. In one study, women with this condition who took DHEA supplements reported improved sexuality and sense of well-being, including fewer feelings of depression and anxiety.
Adrenal insufficiency requires a doctor's care. You shouldn't take DHEA on your own for adrenal insufficiency. Severe adrenal insufficiency can be a medical emergency, especially when first diagnosed.
In a few clinical studies of people with major depression, DHEA improved symptoms compared to placebo. However, the results aren't entirely clear, and researchers don't know what the long-term effects of taking DHEA might be. More research is needed. Don't try to treat depression by yourself. People with depression need medical care.
Some clinical studies have shown that DHEA may help reduce bone loss in older women. It doesn't seem to have the same effect in men, and in one study it didn't help women who were under age 70.
Clinical studies using DHEA to treat overweight people have found conflicting results. Animal studies have found DHEA to help reduce body weight. But studies of men and women found that taking DHEA didn't change total body weight, although total body fat and LDL ("bad") cholesterol did improve. In one study, the men lowered body fat but the women did not. More studies, with larger numbers of people, are needed.
Erectile dysfunction
One study found that DHEA helped men with erectile dysfunction get and sustain an erection, possibly because the body converts DHEA into testosterone. However, the study didn't fully analyze the results, so more research is needed to know whether DHEA really helps.
Improved libido in women
Study results have been mixed, but some seem to suggest that DHEA may help improve sex drive in older women (but not younger women).
Because DHEA levels decline with age, some researchers have investigated whether taking DHEA supplements could slow or prevent age-related mental or physical problems. Preliminary results from the DHEAge study in France suggested DHEA may slow bone loss, improve skin health, and improve sexual drive in women over 70. But people in the study didn't have any improvement in muscle function and strength. And another study found that men and women over 60 who took DHEA for 2 years didn't have any improvement in bone density, muscle strength, insulin sensitivity, or quality of life.
In terms of memory loss, some studies have shown that DHEA improves learning and memory in people who have low DHEA levels. But other studies have not found any improvement. More studies are needed to see whether DHEA can reduce complications of aging.
People with HIV tend to have low levels of DHEA, and these levels go down even more as the disease progresses. In one small clinical study, DHEA improved mental function in men and women with HIV. However, so far no human studies show whether DHEA can improve immune function in people with HIV.
DHEA has been popular among perimenopausal women, who took it to relieve symptoms of menopause, including decreased sex drive, diminished skin tone, and vaginal dryness. But the studies have been mixed.
In one clinical study, DHEA supplements did raise levels of some hormones in postmenopausal women. DHEA supplementation in healthy pre- and postmenopausal women is controversial. Clinical studies show conflicting results as to whether DHEA can improve sexual function, metabolism, and overall well-being. More studies are needed to better understand how and whether DHEA works, and if it safe.
People who believe in using DHEA claim that it relieves menopausal symptoms without increasing the risk of breast cancer or cancer of the lining of the uterus -- unlike prescription hormone replacement therapy, which does increase risk of these cancers. But there is no proof that DHEA does not also increase risk of these cancers.
People with a history of cancer or at high risk for cancer should not take DHEA without their doctor's supervision. DHEA can be converted into either estrogen or testosterone in the body, which may be dangerous for women or men with a history of hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast or prostate cancer. Women with breast cancer tend to have low levels of DHEA in their bodies. Scientists don't know whether taking DHEA may increase or reduce growth of breast cancer cells.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
DHEA levels appear to be low in people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. A small study found that DHEA was effective for use in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. But the study wasn't well designed. More studies are needed to say for sure whether DHEA helps IBD.
Other conditions
A few clinical studies suggest that DHEA supplementation may be beneficial for other health conditions, including infertility, schizophrenia, cocaine withdrawal, and dementia. More studies are needed to know for sure.
Most DHEA supplements are produced in laboratories from diosgenin, a plant sterol extracted from Mexican wild yams (Dioscorea villosa). Some extracts from wild yams are marketed as "natural DHEA." Advertisers claim that these "natural" extracts are converted into DHEA by the body, but that's not the case -- your body can't covert those extracts into DHEA. For this reason, it is best to look for labels that list DHEA rather than diosgenin or wild yam extract.
It is important to choose high quality DHEA supplements. One way to avoid buying a product with contaminated DHEA is to purchase it through a professional health care provider.
DHEA is available in capsules, tablets, chewing gum, sublingual (under the tongue) drops, and topical (on the skin) creams.
If you are under 40, you shouldn't take DHEA without your doctor's supervision. Your doctor can determine whether your DHEA levels are low (less than 130 mg/dl in women and less than 180 mg/dl in men).
Don't give DHEA to a child unless your child's health care provider tells you to.
The dose of DHEA may depend on a person's gender, age, and condition. Laboratory tests can show your DHEA levels before you take it, and can monitor levels after you start. Talk to your health care provider to find the right dose for you.
Higher doses have been used to treat lupus. People with lupus should not take DHEA without first talking to their doctor.
Your body makes DHEA primarily in the morning, so taking DHEA in the morning will mimic this natural rhythm.
Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, dietary supplements should be taken only under the supervision of a knowledgeable health care provider.
People under 40 shouldn't take DHEA unless they have low levels as determined by their doctors. People taking DHEA should have their blood levels checked every 6 months.
Very few studies have been done on the long-term safety of DHEA.
Because your body uses DHEA to make estrogen and testosterone, people with hormone-related cancers (such as breast, prostate, ovarian, adrenal, and testicular cancer) or a family history of these cancers should not take DHEA.
DHEA may make other hormone-related conditions, such as endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome, worse.
Some experts are concerned that DHEA may make liver problems worse.
Some experts think people with a history of depression or bipolar disorder may have side effects from using DHEA including mania and irritability.
High doses of DHEA may stop the body from making the hormone itself. High doses also may be toxic to liver cells. At least one case of hepatitis has been reported. People who have liver disease should avoid DHEA.
People with diabetes should not take DHEA, because it may increase insulin resistance.
DHEA may increase the production of the male hormone testosterone. Women should be aware of the risk of developing signs of masculinization. These include loss of hair on the head, deepening of the voice, growth of hair on the face, weight gain around the waist, or acne. Men should be aware of the risks of too much testosterone, such as shrinkage of the testicles, aggression, male pattern baldness, high blood pressure, and possible higher risk for testosterone-related cancers. Call your health care provider if any of these symptoms occur.
Other side effects can include high blood pressure and reduced HDL "good" cholesterol.
The International Olympic Committee and National Football League banned the use of DHEA because its effects are similar to those of anabolic steroids.
If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use DHEA without first talking to your health care provider.
AZT (Zidovudine) -- In a laboratory study, DHEA strengthened the effects of AZT, used to treat HIV. However, researchers don't know if that would be true -- or safe -- in humans.
Barbiturates -- Animal studies suggest that DHEA may strengthen the effects of barbiturates, a sedative often used to treat sleep disorders. These medicines include butabarbital, mephobarbital, pentobarbital, and phenobarbital.
Corticosteroids -- Laboratory studies suggest that DHEA may increase the effects of prednisolone, used to treat inflammation and other disorders.
Estrogen and testosterone therapy -- DHEA may affect levels of estrogen and testosterone in the body. People who are taking hormone therapy should talk to their doctor to see if their dose needs to be adjusted.
Oral medications for diabetes and insulin -- DHEA may make insulin and drugs used to lower blood sugar less effective, raising the risk of high blood sugar.
Drugs that may lower DHEA levels -- Drugs that can decrease or lower the levels of DHEA in the body include:
Drugs that may raise DHEA levels -- Drugs that may increase DHEA levels in the body include:
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Barad DH, Gleicher N. Increased oocyte production after treatment with dehydroepiandrosterone. Fertil Steril. 2005;84(3):756.
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Barry NN, McGuire JL, van Vollenhoven RF. Dehydroepiandrosterone in systemic lupus erythematosus: relationship between dosage, serum levels, and clinical response. J Rheumatol. 1998;25(12):2352-2356.
Baulieu EE. Thomas G, Legrain S, et al. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), DHEA sulfate, and aging: contribution of the DHEAge study to a sociobiomedical issue. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2000;97(8):4279-4284.
Broeder CE, Quindry MS, Brittingham K, et al. The Andro Project: Physiological and hormonal influences of androstenedione supplementation in men 35 to 65 years old participating in a high-intensity resistance training program. Arch Intern Med. 160:3093-3104.
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Genezzani AD, Stomati M, Strucchi C, Puccetti S, Luisi S, Genazzani AR. Oral dehydroepiandrosterone supplementation modulates spontaneous and growth hormone-releasing hormone-induced growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 secretion in early and late postmenopausal women. Fertil Steril. 2001;76(2):241-248.
Gordon C, Grace E, Emans SJ, Goodman E, Crawford MH, Leboff MS. Changes in bone turnover markers and menstrual function after short-term oral DHEA in young women with anorexia nervosa. J Bone Miner Res. 1999;14:136-145.
Grimley Evans J, Malouf R, Huppert F, van Niekerk JK. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation for cognitive function in healthy elderly people. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(4):CD006221.
Hansen PA, Han DH, Nolte LA. DHEA protects against visceral obesity and muscle insulin resistance in rats fed a high-fat diet. Am J Physiol. 1997;273:R1704-R1708.
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Kohut ML, Thompson JR, Campbell J, et al., Ingestion of a dietary supplement containing dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione has minimal effect on immune function in middle-aged men. J Am Coll Nutr. 2003;22(5):363-71.
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Legrain S, Girard L. Pharmacology and therapeutic effects of dehydroepiandrosterone in older subjects. Drugs Aging. 2003;20(13):949-67.
Libe R, Barbetta L, Dall'Asta C, Salvaggio F, Gala C, Beck-Peccoz P, Ambrosi B. Effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation on hormonal, metabolic and behavioral status in patients with hypoadrenalism. J Endocrinol Invest. 2004;27(8):736-41.
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Meno-Tetang GML, Hon YY, Jusko WJ. Synergistic interaction between dehydroepiandrosterone and prednisolone in the inhibition of rat lymphocyte proliferation. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol. 1996;18(3):443-456.
Moffat SD, Zonderman AB, Harman SM, et al. The relationship between longitudinal declines in dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate concentrations and cognitive performance in older men. Arch Intern Med. 2000;160:2193-2198.
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Nowhere did the rabbis ask Murdoch to alter the political positions or leanings of the network or its hosts.
I tried really hard to call upon Meggie Mac, my alter ego, the perfect, polite, and smiling daughter-of.
Both Trudeau and alter, levelheaded as they are, are extremely meticulous about their production.
"What we did was, we came up with an alter ego, Ricky Hollywood," explains Tank.
These firms will just call everything customer driven and alter book distinctions accordingly.
For nothing can alter the fact that I have lived; I have been I, if for ever so short a time.
As yet he had been unable to alter his course, and steer more to the northward.
Apologies only account for the evil which they cannot alter!
Individual exceptions, if proved, could not alter this judgment.
"We're taking you to get something to eat and where you can get a good night's sleep," alter answered.
late 14c., "to change (something)," from Old French alterer "change, alter," from Medieval Latin alterare "to change," from Latin alter "the other (of the two)," from PIE *al- "beyond" (see alias (adv.)) + comparative suffix -ter (cf. other). Intransitive sense "to become otherwise" first recorded 1580s. Related: Altered; altering.
ALT (ā'ěl-tē')
Alanine aminotransferase; an enzyme in serum and body tissues that catalyzes the transfer of amino acid groups from l-alanine to 2-ketoglutarate or the reverse, thus allowing nitrogen to be excreted or incorporated into other compounds.


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|Laura Ingalls
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De Smet Vinton Mansfield
Five of the Little House books, By the Shores of Silver Lake, The Long Winter, Little Town on the Prairie, These Happy Golden Years and The First Four Years, take place in De Smet, South Dakota. In 1878 the Ingalls family left Iowa and returned to Walnut Grove, Minnesota, where Pa built a house in town and found carpentry work. In the winter of 1879 Mary became very ill with a high fever and gradually lost her eyesight. Mary accepted her blindness with patience, and Laura began to describe to Mary in detail what she saw. Pa's sister, Docia, came to Walnut Grove to offer Pa a job managing the company store for the railroad being built into the Dakota Territory.
This is the Surveyor's House where the Ingallses stayed during the winter and spring of 1879-1880. Here the family ran a "hotel" for arriving settlers.
The house seemed very large to Laura. The pantry looked like a store, with barrels of flour, corn meal and salt pork. There were even soda crackers and canned peaches. In February 1880 Pa filed a claim for some land south of the newly laid-out town of De Smet. In the spring Ma and the girls found themselves in the hotel business again, offering meals and a place to sleep to the many settlers who arrived in the camp.
The Ingalls family were the first settlers in De Smet when it was formed in 1880. Pa bought lots along main street, and on one of the lots he built a store. It seemed to Laura that the town grew up almost overnight. During the hard winter, the Ingalls family moved from their claim shanty into their store in town. Pa counted 14 business buildings and the depot and 75 or 80 people in town. In the spring of 1881 Pa built two rooms onto the claim shanty and once again the family moved.
In 1887 the Ingalls family sold their farm, and Pa built a house on Third Street in De Smet. Pa gradually added a kitchen, parlor, three bedrooms and a porch onto the original house. When Grace Ingalls was nine years old she started a diary and wrote in it from time to time until she was sixteen. On Monday, March 5, 1888, Grace wrote, "We live in town now in not a very large house but better than the shanty."
When this photograph was taken, Laura and Almanzo Wilder were married and had a young daughter named Rose. Mary had graduated from the Iowa College for the Blind and was living at home. Carrie had taught school and was working at the local newspaper office. Grace was attending school.
The last entry in Grace's diary is dated Sep. 3 rd 1893. She wrote, "An now sixteen years old..Laura & Manly went to Florida came back and now live in De Smet." In 1890 Laura, Almanzo and Rose left De Smet to live with Almanzo's parents in Spring Valley, Minnesota, before moving to Florida. In 1894 Laura, Almanzo and Rose left De Smet and traveled by covered wagon to Mansfield, Missouri.
Photographs of the pantry at the Surveyors' House, the parlor of the Ingalls home and postcard of De Smet courtesy of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society,105 Olivet Ave., Box 426, De Smet, SD 57231 http://www.discoverlaura.org Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope when corresponding.
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Editor's Note: In this great city of ours, one could eat a different sandwich every day of the year--so that's what we'll do. Here's A Sandwich a Day, our daily look at sandwiches around the Windy City. Got a sandwich we should check out? Let us know!
The Bad Apple is known for its fantastic burgers here in Chicago, as Daniel Zemans discovered a while back (trust me, they're good). But I've always wondered what some of their other offerings are like, you know, in case you're not in the mood for delicious, delicious, cow.
The PB&J ($5.00) is the cheapest sandwich on the menu and by far the simplest. It's just housemade peanut butter and Lindemans Framboise (like the lambic beer) jam on lightly toasted multigrain wheat bread. The standout flavor is easily the tart raspberry jam, but there's not nearly enough peanut butter or jam on the sandwich. My advice? Order extra of both. And don't forget to order the deep fried cheese curds to help fill you up. They're so good you'll slap me in the face for not telling you about them sooner.
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About the author: After a failed attempt at starting a chain of theme restaurants called "Smellen Keller," Dennis Lee traveled the world to discover his true passion. Sadly, midwifery didn't pan out. Now he works in a cubicle, and screws around as much as possible. Follow his shenanigans on Twitter.


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My guess is that Cast wanted Krivsky out in the off season but Jocketty said no - I'll be an advisor but not the GM. The bad start gave Cast what he wanted all along.
My guess is that Cast wanted Krivsky out in the off season but Jocketty said no - I'll be an advisor but not the GM. The bad start gave Cast what he wanted all along.
I'm not very pleased with this. You can say goodbye to our strong farm system. After all these years of having nothing in the farm, Wayne was able to build it up into a top notch system. Damn.
I don't like it. I've been very lukewarm on Krivsky, but I don't like what this signals about the organization. What have they learned early inthe season that they didn't know before it started. It tells me this organziation doesn't really know what it's doing. This makes little sense to me unless there's something there we just don't know about.
Grape works as a soda. Sort of as a gum. I wonder why it doesn't work as a pie. Grape pie? There's no grape pie. - Larry David
I'm not stunned. The roster is disaster with redundant parts, the team is struggling.
I have never been a big WK fan but I will take a wait and see attitude no matter the GM. If there is an area that seemed to improve under WK is was player development(but maybe it was just luck).
In addition, there is anecdotal evidence that WK wanted "yes" men and tended to ignore contrary opinions.
What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand
Very surprising. There better be more to the story.
Is it solipsistic in here, or is it just me?
I hope Jocketty doesn't start trading off any of the young guys.
ESPN's picked up on Doc's column and is reporting the firing now. I have to admit, I never saw it coming mid season. Just doesn't make sense. There's little a new GM can do this time of year anyway.
I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs and 4,000 hits."
-Pete Rose
"This isnt stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
ESPN.com seems to blame The Trade, showing they aren't the most in-touch group.
"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."
Well. We have a name manager and name GM. We're all set.
I can't help but think there was a major disagreement with a player personel move that Krivsky said something to the tone of "I won't do that, you will have to fire me in order to do that".
It sure wasn't his drafts - Krivsky did take talent that was already within the system and put policies and procedures in place that streamlined things and allowed for development but who is to say that those things are going anywhere?
Again, his two first round picks have been Stubbs and Merasco (sp?) - his other picks are at low levels and there is no guarantee how they'll end up, but I can't say I'm too sorry that he won't be handing the number 7 overall pick this year.
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A closing mass for St. Peter Chanel
St. Peter Chanel Catholic High School is closing its doors for good this June. A large turnout is expected for a final celebration Mass today at 10am.
The Bedford Heights school was founded by Marist priests in 1957. The Cleveland Catholic Diocese blames declining enrollment, difficult finances, and a drop in the number of available priests.
Admissions director Tim Koenig says the Mass will be a bittersweet celebration, with alumni from joining students in saying goodbye.
Members of the community are also being allowed to tour the school, look through yearbooks, and visit with old friends.
Koenig tells Newsradio WTAM 1100 that the Firebirds have had a history of academic and athletic success since the school was founded in 1957. He says the Diocese is helping Chanel teachers to relocate, and assisting the students in continuing their education.
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By Peter G. Tamburro, Boomerang staff writer
"Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Where do you find fulfillment? Is it in big, sweeping gestures that are recognized or rewarded, or is it in small steps that build upon what you know and learn for the betterment of others? Do you feel good when your actions, commitment and dedication makes your corner of the world, your community, a little better? By volunteering to help others, you can be a hero to someone, and you may just find yourself healthier from the effort.
Older Ohioans give more than 350,000 hours of their time in volunteer service each year, helping people of all ages. When we incorporate service into our lives, we make a difference in our communities and our nation. As volunteers, we develop a sense of pride, satisfaction and accomplishment while giving our time and talents to others. In addition to supporting our communities, volunteering also has many personal benefits for the volunteer.
Volunteering is about connecting to others. You'll meet others with common interests, learn about local resources and engage in interesting activities. It is also a great way to share your values and beliefs with other generations. Children learn by watching and imitating, so grab your kids or grandkids and teach them how to make a difference. Volunteering can boost self-confidence and build social and relationship skills. It can give you and your family the opportunities to develop your social skills as you meet those with common goals and interests.
Volunteering can bolster your emotional well-being as well. It gives you a sense of pride and identity, and a positive direction for future goals. It is a fun and easy way to explore your interests and passions, as well as help rejuvenate creativity that can carry over into your personal and professional life. When you volunteer, you develop a solid support system, and research has shown that when you give your time and talents to worthy causes, you have a lower risk of depression.
Physically, volunteering has been shown to lessen symptoms of chronic pain or heart disease, no matter your age. Studies suggest that older volunteers have a lower mortality rate than those who do not, even when considering factors like overall health of participants. Volunteers are less likely to suffer from ill health later in life.
A 2003 study from the Washington University found that, "Older adults who volunteer and who engage in more hours of volunteering report higher levels of well-being." And according to a 2004 Greenfield and Marks study, "Formal volunteering moderated the loss of a sense of purpose among older adults who had experienced the loss of major role identities, such as wage-earner and parent." No matter your age, it's never too late to become a volunteer and enjoy all of these benefits.
If you've been thinking about volunteering, the best approach is to match your personality and interests with something you find enjoyable and are capable of doing within an organization's needs. There are plenty of opportunities at community theaters, museums and monuments. Service organizations such as Lions club, Rotary clubs, libraries or senior centers are usually looking for volunteers. Non-profit organizations like historical societies, national parks, and places of worship can always use extra help to defray overhead expenses. If you're over 60, check out the Ohio Department of Aging's website for volunteer opportunities specifically geared to make the most of your talents and interests to serve your community while having real benefits for you too.


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In Bejeweled Stars, the game board comes to life – and you can often decide when and how. Master Currents as they move strings of gems. Lift up gem-filled Clouds and drop them into different sections of the board to create explosive cascades. Rescue floating butterflies before they escape into the sky. It's a brand-new matching experience that takes you far away from the everyday.
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In Bejeweled Stars, the game board comes to life – and you can often decide when and how.
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It's Cat Week on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Bejeweled™ Stars is celebrating with a special limited-time event: Kitty Frenzy!
Bejeweled Stars Is Coming to Facebook!
You asked, we listened! Bejeweled™ Stars is available to play on Facebook via your laptop or PC right now. No mobile device required.
See What's New in Bejeweled Stars
The time has come—another major update has just launched for Bejeweled™ Stars! Let's take a look at what's inside.
A Quick Guide to Using Powers in Bejeweled Stars
One of our favorite features in Bejeweled Stars is the ability to collect SkyGems and create Powers (AKA boosts). Here's a quick overview of how it works and some advice about how to get the most from your experience!
Happy Independence Day, from Bejeweled Stars!
Bejeweled Stars is celebrating the 4th of July, and you're invited! Between now and July 14, we'll have special discounts, deals, and prizes in honor of the national holiday.
Bejeweled Stars Gets Its First Major Update!
It's been a little over a month now since Bejeweled Stars launched worldwide, and we've spent that time hard at work on more content for our amazing players
Bringing You Bejeweled Stars
I can hardly believe it…Bejeweled Stars™ is launching worldwide today! We've been hard at work imagining the best possible evolution of Bejeweled, while staying true to the game our fans know and love.
Bejeweled Stars for Blitz Fans
Bejeweled Stars™ is a whole new way to experience Match-3 games. For fans of Bejeweled Blitz, you'll find so much of what you love in this game, but Bejeweled Stars is also filled with whole new experiences, and completely new ways to play.
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In Bejeweled Stars™, the game board comes to life in ways you've never experienced before. You're empowered with new ways to match, and incredible Powers to take control of your game.
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Executive Committee gives preliminary OK to budget
The Executive Committee of the University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees gave preliminary approval to a 2010-11 operating budget Friday (June 18) that balances several critical needs of the university with efforts to keep tuition as low as possible without compromising students' educational experience.
The full board is expected to take up the budget when it meets June 25.
The $1.1 billion, eight-campus budget, which will take effect July 1, includes the $576 million operating budget composed of tuition and state appropriations, as well as the estimated restricted grants and contracts and auxiliary enterprises. The new operating budget incorporates federal stimulus funds to be applied only to non-recurring expenses.
Undergraduate tuition and required fees on the Columbia campus will go up by 6.9 percent. For students who are South Carolina residents, that is an increase of $315 per semester. The additional tuition revenue is expected to add $15.525 million to the budget. Part of that revenue, $8 million, will be used to restore a portion of academic unit budget reductions resulting from cuts in state appropriations; the balance of the new tuition dollars will cover inflationary items and minimal strategic initiatives, including a commitment to experiential education, an initiative that will expand internships and job preparation through the Career Center.
University President Harris Pastides said that he is heartened by the record number of freshmen who plan to attend the University of South Carolina in the fall and is committed to providing them the best educational experience possible.
"The state's bleak budget picture continues to impact us, and once again we have made some gut-wrenching choices," Pastides said. "However, it is imperative that we maintain the quality that we are known for and continue to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students. The record number of freshmen from South Carolina who plan to attend the university this fall is a ringing endorsement of the university and its mission, and the confidence that they have put in Carolina is a reminder that we cannot falter in our commitment to educating the people of our state."