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Hauling At Home? 3 Tips To Safely Haul Furniture In Your Pickup Truck
Buying new furniture or moving to an entirely new home can be challenging. However, owning your own pickup truck can make the process less stressful and more affordable. When you're saving time and money by doing it yourself, it is easy to see the benefits of hauling your own furniture. Unfortunately, an estimated 25,000 crashes occur each year due to debris in the road. Due to this staggering number, it is imperative to load, secure, and haul your furniture pieces safely. Using this guide, you can transport your furniture in a safe, efficient manner. Loading While obvious to hear, most furniture is heavy and awkward to lift and carry, so working with another person is smart. However, carrying the pieces is not the only thing to consider when loading your truck. Equip your vehicle with the following features to ensure safe, secure transport of large items: Bed Liner – It may be surprising to hear that not all trucks come with a stock bed liner. Fortunately, they are inexpensive updates for your pickup. Not only does a liner protect your bed from damage, but the rubber or vinyl material helps items stay in place during transport. Bed Extender – While truck beds vary in length, a longer bed is a better option for hauling large pieces of furniture. Considering a traditional sofa averages between 6 to 8 feet long, loading it into a shorter bed can be challenging and dangerous. Installing a bed extender will increase the length of your bed to allow sufficient space for hauling couches, mattresses, and other longer pieces of furniture. Anchors – If your truck bed does not have anchors for tie-down straps, install them immediately before hauling any item. The anchors allow you secure pieces using tie-down straps and even cover your load with a tarp. Securing Many people think they're ready to go once the furniture is inside their truck bed. Unfortunately, without securing your pieces properly, you may lose pieces on the road, which may cause an accident. Once the pieces are inside your truck, use bungee cords or ropes to secure the items to your anchors tightly. Ratchet straps are great to have as a truck owner who plans on hauling items frequently. These straps allow you to tighten heavier, bulky items securely to your bed using the ratchet control. Invest in a quality set and store in your tool box. Using a tarp or plastic to wrap the furniture is also smart. The covers will protect other drivers in case small, loose pieces move out of the truck bed. In addition, waterproof covers will protect the furniture in case of surprise weather conditions. Driving No matter what you are hauling, the excess weight places a great deal of stress on your truck. The extra weight not only puts additional pressure on your truck's body, tires, and engine, but it can also create problems in your truck's handling while driving. To reduce the risk of damage to your body, tires, and engine, it is helpful to understand your truck's maximum load capacity. In most cases, this information can be found in your vehicle's manual. To determine your specific truck's maximum load capacity, use the overall weight of the truck subtracted from the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR. Then, subtract...read more
Tips For Hauling Heavy Equipment
Moving heavy equipment from one location to another is a monumental task in more ways than one. It relies on excellent planning and equally excellent execution. Without both, it would be nearly impossible to get your equipment where it needs to go. Sometimes it's just easier to call companies like Santa Fe Tow Service. Here are a few pointers you can use to make your heavy equipment haul go smoothly: Consider the Type and Design of the Equipment Moving an excavator will be a bit different than moving a bulldozer or a grader on a trailer. Each piece of equipment has its own characteristics to consider during such a move. In order to safely and securely move your load, you must consider a wide range of its characteristics, including its weight, width, center of gravity, number of attachments installed (if any) and whether it's a tracked or wheeled vehicle. These characteristics will have a definite bearing on the type of trailer you'll use to transport it, how it'll be loaded and secured and the measures that need to be taken during transit. Keep Your Load Secure Always follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's cargo securement rules, as these rules are designed to keep your load, your drivers and others around you safe from a potential load loss incident. As you ready your heavy equipment for transport, it's important to keep the following in mind: Make sure the equipment is completely immobilized after it's loaded onto the trailer. This includes making sure that all brakes have been properly set on the loaded vehicle. Carefully inspect tie-down straps, chains, webbing and/or wire rope for signs of wear and tear, including fraying, rips or rubbing. Always use edge protection in cases where a tie-down may be subject to abrasion, cutting or crushing forces. Be wary of unmarked tie-down and anchor points, as well as unmarked and unrated tie-down straps, chains and wires. Current FMCSA cargo securement rules don't prohibit the use of unmarked tie-down devices or anchor points. This makes it especially important to refer to the FMCSA's table of working load limits for further reference. Don't forget to make sure your load is properly centered over the trailer's center of gravity. Many trailers use a reflector to mark this location. Closely aligning your load's center with that of the trailer ensures that your trailer remains stable throughout the trip. Keeping your trailer stable lowers your chances of fishtailing or even flipping your load. Run the Route in Advance One of the best things you can do to ensure a safe journey is to travel your planned route ahead of the actual trip. This way, you'll be able to spot potential hazards that could interfere with the move and plan accordingly. There are plenty of unexpected hazards and challenges that you'll want to steer clear of on your planned route, including: Toll roads Bridges with weight restrictions Heavily congested highways Roadways that are undergoing construction Narrow, winding routes Routes with sharp corners (especially when dealing with long loads) Roadways featuring bridges with inadequate height clearance It's important to carefully plan your route to avoid as many of these hazards as possible. If your load is classified as "oversized" by local or state regulations, then you'll need a pilot car with the appropriate...read more
What To Expect In Taxis Around The World
Although taxis exist all over the world as an easy way for people to get around, taxi etiquette and rules vary quite differently from country-to-country. Here are just a few different examples of how to act and what to expect when getting a taxi in different countries. Beijing It's widely accepted that no one tips in China, taxi drivers will not accept tips if you try to offer to tip them. In fact, in some areas of China it's against the law to tip a taxi driver. In Beijing if you are looking for a taxi you should be aware that just because a taxi is on the road doesn't mean that it is in service. Look closely at taxis for a green or red light. Flag down any taxi that has an active green light on the roof, if you notice a red light in the window that means that the taxi is unavailable. Be polite and remember to get your receipt to avoid discrepancies. Often times taxi drivers in Beijing will try to ask for an up front payment, and not clock their miles. This is not only illegal, but could end up making you spend more money than you need to for your ride, so politely decline if they try to do this. It is common for some taxis to not have working seat belts in the backseat, it is acceptable in these cases to sit in the front. Illegal taxis are quite common in Beijing, and should be avoided for your own safety. Tokyo No tipping is required in Japan, either, and tipping your driver won't be expected as it's not a part of their culture. Because of the technologically advanced environment of Tokyo, most taxi doors will open for you automatically, so have a little patience and don't try to force the door open. Taxis are also more expensive in Japan than in American counterparts, including extra charges during late night shifts (normally between 11pm and 5am) so be prepared in advance. There is no bartering over the price of the fare, do not attempt to do so. Brazil Tipping is not required, but rounding up your total bill to an even number is recommended when you go to pay for your taxi in Brazil. If you are leaving from an airport and use a more expensive radio taxi, a tip is not given as you are being charged a higher price for the extra service such as transferring your luggage for you. Never slam the taxi doors as drivers in Brazil will take this as a direct insult. Watch out for company names on the side doors of the taxi, no company name could mean an illegal and unsafe driver. If you don't speak the language, take a piece of paper with you that has the address clearly written on it and hand it to your driver. London People in London do not yell for taxis, a simple wave will suffice. When flagging a taxi, watch for the taxi light on the roof to be illuminated first. When getting off the train or waiting at the airport, watch for an already formed line where people are waiting to catch a taxi. There are usually quite a few number of people in queue waiting...read more
3 Fuel Sources Airport Shuttle Services Around The World Are Using To Go Green
Airport transportation is already help out the environment by carrying several passengers at once, reducing the number of vehicles on the road. Fewer vehicles mean less pollution, so airport shuttle services are a great option for eco-friendly individuals. Some airport shuttle services are going even greener, though, by converting their vehicles to run on the below three sources of eco-friendly fuel. Rapeseed Oil A popular airport shuttle service in Sweden won the 2011 Environmental Initiative of the Year award with their efforts to lower the harmful emissions coming from their buses. How'd they do it? They converted their vehicles to run on rapeseed oil. Rapeseed oil is a vegetable-based biofuel, and it's highly-prized because more fuel can be produced from planting rapeseed on a single unit of land than could be with other vegetable-based biofuels. Upon harvest, the seeds are crushed to extract the oil, and then the oil is filtered to remove any impurities. What's even greater about rapeseed as a source of fuel is there's no waste. The shells from the seeds can be consumed by livestock or used as home heating fuel. The Swedish shuttle service responsible for converting their buses to rapeseed oil-powered rigs didn't stop there, though. They also made an agreement with the airport that every passenger departing the airport must leave via one of these rapeseed-run buses, or by one of the company's equally environmentally friendly taxis. Nobody's getting out of that airport without partaking, at least a little, in saving the environment. The shuttle service has big plans for the future, too. By 2020, their vehicles are expected to produce absolutely zero carbon dioxide emissions! Clean Propane One popular airport shuttle service in New Orleans has gone all out on their efforts to help the environment. This particular agency converted every single one of their airport shuttle buses to run on clean propane fuel. Ninety percent of America's propane is produced right in the United States, which is far better for the environment than having to import the fuel from overseas. Furthermore, a vehicle that utilizes clean propane as its fuel source will contribute 20 percent less nitrous oxide emissions and 60 percent less carbon monoxide emissions than it would if it were run on traditional gasoline or diesel fuel. This New Orleans shuttle service transports roughly 1,000 passengers every single day; that's a lot of yucky greenhouse gas emissions the environment is spared from. Human Waste Perhaps the most creative act of an airport shuttle service going green comes from the U.K.. There, Bristol's major airport provides passengers with a shuttle bus that runs on nothing more than human waste. The waste (both food scraps and sewage) is collected and then transported to a sewage treatment center where it is converted to biogas by a process called anaerobic digestion. During anaerobic digestion, the waste is locked in a chamber devoid of oxygen. Inside the chamber, microorganisms get to work eating up the organic material and turning it into a clean, renewable fuel. How effective is the waste-powered bus at fighting the pollution problem? It can convert a single person's waste from an entire year into thirty-seven miles of good, clean, eco-friendly travel. A full tank of fuel will eat up the annual accumulation of waste produced by five people. Also,...read more
Will Aluminum-Bodied Pickup Trucks Cost More To Repair?
In the face of rising gas prices, many auto manufacturers are pulling out all the stops to make their full-size pickup trucks more fuel-efficient. For instance, Ford's new F-150 pickup is slated to feature an aluminum body, a first among consumer pickup truck makers. But according to Automotive News, many insurance experts along with some potential truck buyers fear that an aluminum-bodied truck will cost more to fix than a truck with a conventional steel body. CAFE Sets the Stage for Aluminum Use in Pickup Trucks Since the mid-1980s, federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards have been the driving force for many changes throughout the automotive industry. Current CAFE rules require full-size light pickup trucks to achieve an average of 25 miles per gallon by 2017 and 30 miles per gallon by 2025. At that time, the average automobile manufacturer's entire lineup of passenger vehicles and light-duty pickup trucks must achieve a cumulative average of 54.5 miles per gallon. In light of these stringent fuel economy standards, auto manufacturers are turning to aluminum and other lightweight materials to raise fuel economy figures. The Cost of Aluminum Auto Repair By switching to lightweight aluminum, pickup truck manufacturers can shave hundreds of pounds off of their full-size vehicle curb weights. However, many are wondering if higher repair and insurance costs will accompany the move towards the lighter metal. According to a recent Reuters report, Ford claims that the repair and insurance costs of its F-150 will remain competitive with previous steel-bodied variants. The company has also claimed to have taken steps to ensure lower repair costs, including the use of modular body panels that are easier for auto body shops to remove and replace. In the meantime, truck manufacturers may be able to lower the cost of repairing and insuring aluminum-bodied pickup trucks through sheer volume. By producing large numbers of body components and further refining the production process, truck makers can make it more affordable to replace damage body panels with brand-new replacements, further driving down repair and replacement costs. Additional Training Can Help Lower Costs While a steel body can be repaired quickly and cost-effectively, an aluminum-bodied vehicle requires greater attention and care. Not only must technicians be properly trained to perform quality repairs on the more pliable metal, but they'll need the special facilities and equipment to go with their training. Of the estimated 35,000 auto body repair shops in the U.S., only a scant few have the tools and the training to deal with aluminum body panel repairs. However, that could change once aluminum-bodied vehicles hit the streets. It's likely that dealerships will be first in line to receive training and certification, with independent shops following suit later on. While the initial cost of training and facilities upgrades could have an adverse impact on repair costs, it could provide a long-term benefit as more shops become better skilled at repairing aluminum-bodied trucks. What about Insurance Costs? In a recent interview with Car and Driver, Insurance Information Institute President Dr. Robert Hartwig speculated that the cost of insuring a high-volume aluminum-bodied vehicle could be slightly higher than its steel counterpart. However, such an increase would likely be unnoticeable to most drivers. Hartwig points out that increased repair costs won't have much of an effect on premium rates, since collision coverage costs...read more
From Tax Write-Offs To Financing: Five Tips For Saving Money When Buying A Commercial Truck
Whether you own a flower delivery shop, an over-the-road trucking company or any other business that relies on commercial trucks to stay in the black, you will eventually face the expense of buying a new truck. In some cases, you may even need to buy a fleet of commercial trucks. This can be expensive, but with the right strategies, you can save money on this transaction. Here are five tips on keeping the cost down when buying a commercial truck: 1. Always Get Multiple Insurance Quotes Paying for the truck is just a portion of the total cost. You also need to pay for insurance. Before buying a policy, make sure that you get quotes from multiple agents so that you know you are getting the right deal. In addition to getting multiple quotes, you can save money on insurance in other ways as well. To save on commercial insurance premiums, consider increasing your deductible, enrolling your drivers in driver safety programs, or lowering the amount of coverage you get. In some cases, you can also save by getting a special policy that is designed just for fleet owners. Additionally, many insurers give you a discount if you bundle your truck insurance with your business or other policies. 2. Check out the Hummer Loophole After getting help from the insurance man, it's time to get a bit of help from the tax man. If your trucks are being used exclusively for your business, you can write them off. However, most big purchases can't be written off all at once. Instead, they have to be written off over several years as they depreciate. However, with big trucks, you can use the section 179 deduction. Often dubbed the Hummer Loophole, this tax law lets you write off the entire cost of a commercial truck the year that you buy it. A write-off that large can substantially lower your tax burden for the year. Best of all, you can claim this deduction whether you buy a new or a used truck. 3. Consider Buying a Used Truck Many business owners assume that they need a new truck, but it can save you money to buy a used truck. Buying used doesn't mean sacrificing quality. Depending on how old the used truck is, it may still have a warranty on it, and even if it is just a year old, it will still be substantially cheaper than buying new. 4. Hire an Independent Mechanic to Do a Pre-Sale Inspection Unfortunately, if you are buying a used truck, it can often be hard to tell what problems it might have. So that you don't go into this situation blind, hire an independent mechanic to do a pre-sale inspection on the vehicle. If the mechanic spots trouble, you know that you need to walk away or negotiate for a lower price. His or her effort can save you from picking up a lemon, or it could help you to spot the diamond in the rough. 5. Weigh the Pros and Cons of Leasing Compared to Buying a Truck Depending on your financial situation and objectives, either leasing or buying from places like http://www.arrowtruck.com/ could be the better option for you. If you decide to lease a vehicle, you don't usually have to pay as large of...read more


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(TMZ) - Chris Brown has just entered a rehab facility for anger management issues ... presumably to deal with his temper problems and to blunt a possible prison sentence, reports TMZ.
Sources tell TMZ ... Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos, just dropped him off at a facility in Malibu. The move doesn't come a day too soon.
TMZ has learned the L.A. County probation department is going full bore in its investigation to determine if Brown violated his probation in the Rihanna case by getting arrested in D.C. over the weekend ... after allegedly punching a guy in the nose.
Sources tell TMZ, Brown flew to L.A. after getting released from the D.C. jail and met with L.A. County Probation Department officials today.
TMZ is told it's likely the Probation Department will determine that Brown violated his probation, and a judge could sentence him to as much as 4 years in prison.
Along with Geragos, TMZ reports his mom and GF Karrueche accompanied Chris to the facility. Geragos and the others went to dinner after dropping Chris off. TMZ asked him about Chris, but he wanted to talk about his meal (see video below).
The rehab move could show a measure of good faith and contrition.
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The long-term goals of the Colbert laboratory are to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of spondyloarthritis. Spondyloarthritis refers to a spectrum of chronic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases that affect an estimated 1% of the population. They differ from other types of inflammatory arthritis in genetic predisposition, pathogenesis, and long-term outcome. Spondyloarthritis often begins as an undifferentiated disease that, in many cases, progresses to ankylosing spondylitis (AS). AS can lead to ankylosis of the spine and significant disability. Although most people affected by AS are adults, approximately 15-20% are first affected as children. This juvenile onset AS (JAS) differs from adult onset disease because spinal (axial) symptoms are usually missing, while peripheral arthritis and enthesitis are more prominent. Most spondyloarthritis in children is classified as a form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis known as enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). However, children with ERA or PsA and spinal involvement are not distinguished from those with only peripheral arthritis and enthesitis. Since individuals with axial involvement are most likely to progress to AS, recognizing early spinal involvement in children is paramount.
The development of AS is primarily determined by one's genetic make-up. HLA-B (predominantly the B27 allele) plays a major role, accounting for an estimated 30-40% of overall susceptibility, with additional genes, such as ERAP1, IL23R, IL1RII, IL1 (probably IL1A), CARD9, TNFR1, TRADD, STAT3, PTGER2, ANTXR2 and others also contributing. Our knowledge of how these genes and their variants work together to promote the inflammation and bone formation that occurs in AS is incomplete, although new targets have been identified. As therapeutic options improve, identification of children with spondyloarthritis who have axial involvement will be increasingly important, as they may benefit the most from early aggressive intervention.
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- Evaluating the role of HLA-B27 and other genetic factors in disease
- Studies employ a transgenic animal model of spondyloarthritis and cells from human subjects including induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), to evaluate effects of HLA-B27 expression and misfolding on ER stress and its consequences for cytokine production and cellular function
- Effects on osteoclast and osteoblast development and function
- Elucidating genes that influence how HLA-B27 causes spondyloarthritis in rats
- Determining how ERAP1 affects spondyloarthritis pathogenesis
- Understanding how HLA-B27 shapes the immunology and microbiology of the gut
- Determining clinical manifestations and biomarkers of early axial spondyloarthritis in children.
These studies will inform us on mechanisms that drive pathogenesis of spondyloarthritis and suggest novel strategies that can be developed to more effectively treat disease.
Selected Publications
Layh-Schmitt G, Yang EY, Kwon G, Colbert RA. HLA-B27 Alters the Response to Tumor Necrosis Factor α and Promotes Osteoclastogenesis in Bone Marrow Monocytes From HLA-B27-Transgenic Rats. Arthritis Rheum. 2013 Aug;65(8):2123-31. doi: 10.1002/art.38001.
Colbert RA, Tran TM, Layh-Schmitt G. HLA-B27 misfolding and ankylosing spondylitis. Mol Immunol. 2013 Aug 29. pii: S0161-5890(13)00479-3. doi: 10.1016/j.molimm.2013.07.013. [Epub ahead of print]
Stojanov S, Lapidus S, Chitkara P, Feder H, Salazar JC, Fleisher TA, Brown MR, Edwards KM, Ward MM, Colbert RA, Sun HW, Wood GM, Barham BK, Jones A, Aksentijevich I, Goldbach-Mansky R, Athreya B, Barron KS, Kastner DL. Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenitis (PFAPA) is a disorder of innate immunity and Th1 activation responsive to IL-1 blockade. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2011 Apr 8
Barnes MG, Grom AA, Thompson SD, Griffin TA, Luyrink LK, Colbert RA, Glass DN. Biologic similarities based on age at onset in oligoarticular and polyarticular subtypes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2010 Nov;62(11):3249-58.
Colbert RA. Early axial spondyloarthritis. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2010 Sep;22(5):603-7.
Colbert RA. Classification of juvenile spondyloarthritis: Enthesitis-related arthritis and beyond.Nat Rev Rheum. 2010 Aug;6(8):477-85.
Hinze CH, Fall N, Thornton S, Mo JQ, Aronow BJ, Layh-Schmitt G, Griffin TA, Thompson SD, Colbert RA, Glass DN, Barnes MG, Grom AA. Immature cell populations and an erythropoiesis gene-expression signature in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis: implications for pathogenesis. Arthritis Res Ther. 2010;12(3):R123.
Colbert RA. Challenges in the classification of pediatric spondyloarthritis. The Rheumatologist. 2010; (in press).
Colbert RA, DeLay ML, Klenk EI, Layh-Schmitt G. From HLA-B27 to spondyloarthritis: a journey through the ER. Immunol Rev. 2010; 233:1-22.
Barnes MG, Grom AA, Thompson SD, Griffin TA, Pavlidis P, Itert L, Fall N, Sowders DP, Hinze C, Aronow BJ, Luyrink LK, Srivastava S, Ilowite N, Gottlieb BS, Olson JC, Sherry D, Glass DN, Colbert RA. Subtype-specific peripheral blood gene expression profiles in recent onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2009; 60: 2102-2112.See extended list of publications
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Brevard, N.C. - The Tornados topped visiting Edward Waters College in their season opener last week at Asheville High School Memorial Stadium, defeating the visiting Tigers behind a strong rushing attack, winning 53-27.
This week, the Tornados will face an opponent they haven't faced since the 1940s as the team travels to Boiling Springs, N.C. as they travel to take on Gardner-Webb University. The teams are currently 2-2 overall against each other in the rivalry. Last season, the Tornados went 7-4 (3-4 in SAC play) in their best season since the program was reinstated, while Gardner-Webb went 6-5 (3-3 in BSC play). Both teams faced off against a common opponent last season in Mars Hill College, with Brevard falling to the Lions, 28-13, while Gardner-Webb defeated MHC, 58-14 in Boiling Springs, N.C.
Gardner-Webb runs a balanced offensive attack, averaging 218.3 passing yards per game and 157.5 rushing yards per game during the 2009 season, while Brevard is averaging 352.0 rushing yards and 128 passing yards per contest in the 2010 season.
Brevard is led by senior quarterback Michael Crumbaker and senior fullbacks Neville Bryce and Derek Church on the offensive side of the ball as the Tornados rushed for 352 yards last week against Edward Waters College. Freshman Kelvin Jeter had a smashing debut for the Tornados, rushing for 121 yards on five carries, including a 63-yard score in the second quarter as Brevard rushed for their sixth highest rushing total since the program was reinstated in 2006.
Defensively for the Tornados, Preseason All-SAC First Team selections Prince Simunyu and Michael Gist had quiet weeks in the first game of the season, seeing limited action against Edward Waters, but will be expected to go full-bore against the Runnin' Bulldogs offense. Senior defensive end Christian Lumbu led the team in tackles in the first game, recording eight stops in the game, but will have a stiff challenge going up against the Gardner-Webb offensive line.
Gardner-Webb was selected to finish fifth in the 2010 Big South Conference Preseason Football Poll after finishing the 2009 season with a 6-5 overall record, going 3-3 in conference play. The Runnin' Bulldogs have 19 starters returning from last season's team, including having eight selected to the Preseason All-Big South team and two selected to the preseason All-America squad.
Seniors Marty Patterson and Corey O'Daniel were Preseason FCS All-America picks, with Patterson returning to lead the linebacking corp, having led the Big South with 107 tackles last season, while the 6-7, 330 pound O'Daniel is a fourth-year starter for Coach Steve Patton and is a potential NFL prospect.
The GWU passing attack, led by sophomore quarterback John Rock and a deep receiving corp including James Perry III and Marquis Sanders will look to keep BC defensive coordinator Scott Brumett's defense on their toes in the battle at Spangler Stadium on Saturday night, while tailback Patrick Hall will be expected to carry the load for the rushing attack. Hall led the Big South with 12 rushing touchdowns last season and has rushed for 1,218 yards and 22 touchdowns on 240 career carries and will be expected to play more of a featured role in the offense this season.
Defensively, Gardner-Webb will be led by Patterson and 2009 Preseason All-American selection Jeffrey Williams at the linebacker position, while a pair of senior cornerbacks in Cedric McGowan and Bryce Nixon lead an experience secondary into Saturday's matchup.
Kickoff for the game between the Tornados and the Runnin' Bulldogs is set for 6 p.m. in Ernest W. Spangler Stadium, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, N.C.
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Two drugs commonly given during cardiac surgery can lead to convulsive seizures, but anesthetics can help cut the risk, according to new research from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Patients undergoing complex heart operations or trauma surgery are often given tranexamic acid (TXA) and aminocaproic acid (EACA) to reduce blood loss. However, researchers found that these drugs are associated with a four-to-six-fold increase in post-operative seizures. The risk is highest for cardiac surgery patients – between three and 7.5 percent have seizures after arriving in the intensive care unit.
Seizures can cause long-term, permanent neurological problems, increase the risk of stroke and prolong a patient's recovery time. Clinicians had long been perplexed as to the cause of seizures associated with the use of TXA and EACA. Irene Lecker, a PhD candidate in Orser's laboratory, discovered that these drugs interfere with a naturally occurring anticonvulsant in the brain, glycine, and that widely used anesthetics reverse this interfering effect.
David Mazer, Professor and Vice-Chair of Research in the Department of Anesthesia at University of Toronto and co-investigator on the study, says this research will change the way these drugs are used around the world. Dr. Orser is using these findings, now published in Journal of Clinical Investigation, to work with the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center team to develop a new practice of drug administration during and after surgery.
The study was funded by grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.


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"Wreck-It Ralph," a new motion picture from Walt Disney Animation Studios, opens in theaters nationwide this weekend. The feature-length film spotlights a variety of historical (real) 1980s-era videogame characters from Nintendo, Sega, Sony and Namco, among other game developers, who are depicted as interacting with fictional videogame characters created by the filmmakers.
Previews generated mixed if generally positive reviews from critics. The Seattle Times heralded the movie as "a winner ... charmingly told and expertly animated" while The Chicago Tribune found it "clever but exhausting."
Actors John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman provide leading voice characterizations under the direction of Rich Moore from a script by Jennifer Lee and Phil Johnston.
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(TMZ) - The Ultimate Warrior died from a massive heart attack ... this according to the medical examiner who conducted the autopsy, TMZ has learned.
Officials tell TMZ ... the official cause of death for Warrrior -- real name James Hellwig -- was determined to be "Atherosclerotic/Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease" ... aka heart disease.
TMZ reports that officials classified Warrior's death as "natural" -- meaning neither drugs nor alcohol were directly involved.
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Intel's up-river swim into the tablet and mobile phone business continues, with the company announcing new low-powered chips, low-powered versions of its existing chips, and low-powered tablets and notebook PCs at the Consumer Electronics Show here in Las Vegas.
Yes, it's all about using less power, which has been Intel's problem these last few years as it has struggled to extend its chip-making dominance into the post-PC era, where everything runs on batteries.
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Coming in "holiday 2013" (which probably means the end of the year, though it might also mean the US summer holidays in June and July) is a new quad-core Intel Atom processor designed for tablets, that Intel says will be twice as fast as existing Atom processors yet at a lower cost.
Oh yes, that's the other area where Intel has lagged behind: cost. Its chips tend to be much pricier than the ARM chips more typically found in mobile phones and tablets.
The new all-in-one Atom chips, which combine the central processor, the graphics processor and other functions all into the one tiny package, will be known by the codename Bay Trail until they're released in that aforementioned "holiday 2013" period, at which time they will doubtless get some less-exciting name like the Atom Z700.
Despite having four processing cores, tablets using the Bay Trail chips will have an all day battery life and weeks of standby battery life, Intel says.
While we wait for holiday 2013, Intel has other treats designed to keep us out of the cold, unloving arms of ARM. It's designed low-voltage versions of its Core chips that use 30 per cent less power than its existing low-voltage Cores (they'll use as little as 7 watts of power, where previously the minimum power consumption was 10 watts), making them suitable for Windows 8 tablets and Ultrabooks. Intel says that Lenovo and Acer will be the first to come out with devices using the new chips, when they release Ultrabooks in the US spring time.
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The sugar or other sweetener in cakes not only adds flavor but also contributes to the tenderness of the baked goods and the texture of the crumb. By reducing the sugar significantly (by more than 20%), without making other adjustments, you'll find your cake will be dry and crumbly. If you're trying to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet, it would be best to find a recipe that was created to be low-sugar.


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Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) - Ricky Rubio netted 23 points with seven assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 110-91 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
Kevin Love finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds, Corey Brewer had 14 points and Gorgui Dieng posted 12 points with 15 rebounds for Minnesota, which has won three of its last four.
"(Ricky) was under control and was able to get his feet under him and shot it well," said Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman. "He did a nice job of running the team and adjusting to how they were defending him."
San Antonio, which was without Tony Parker because of a back injury, was paced by Boris Diaw and Cory Joseph, who scored 13 points apiece. Kawhi Leonard and Tim Duncan scored 11 and 10 points, respectively, for the Spurs, who could have clinched home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with a win and an Oklahoma City loss on Tuesday.
"It's never a good thing to lose a game but sometimes you have to win and sometimes you have to lose," said Diaw. "We wish we played better. We wish we played our game better."
The game was rescheduled from early December when the two teams were to meet in Mexico City, but players and fans in Mexico City arena were evacuated due to smoke from a generator malfunction and the game was postponed.
Diaw made a basket to cut the early deficit to 11-10 just before the midway point of the first quarter. Minnesota then used an 8-0 run the led to a 27-19 lead after one quarter.
The Timberwolves led by 10 when J.J. Barea converted a three-point play with just under five minutes left in the second that jumpstarted a 15-3 quarter- ending run to give the hosts a 54-34 lead at the break.
Dieng's dunk and subsequent free throw helped the Timberwolves to a game-high 28-point lead, 65-37, with just over eight minutes left in the third.
San Antonio cut the deficit to 14 in the fourth but that is as close as it would get.
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Minnesota owned a 52-37 edge on the boards ... San Antonio shot 42-for-81 (44.4 percent) ... The Timberwolves made 42-of-91 (46.2 percent) of their shots.


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Early Saturday morning March 23rd, the Senate adopted its first concurrent budget resolution in four years. The bill passed by a vote of 50-49. The vote was preceded by a 13-hour "votarama" on 70 amendments and there is a lot to digest. Obviously, none of this will have the force of law as all of the amendments that passed are attached to this budget resolution, which is dead on arrival in the House.
One item that should be mentioned was the vote on Sen. Enzi's amendment (R-WY) to allow states to form a cartel and collect internet sales taxes for other states. The Market Fairness Act passed in the form of a second degree amendment by 75-24. With a vote this strong in the Senate, it may signal to majority leader Harry Reid that he has more than 60 votes to pass this as a standalone bill. NAEDA has supported passage of this act previously.


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The line stretched out for more than a block. Some stood there for as long as four hours. But those eager to enter the King-Drew Magnet school last week to watch a handful of NBA players still waited.
The atmosphere inside seemed just as hectic. Some sat on bleachers with little room to move. Others navigated through the crowded baseline. Drew League commissioner Oris "Dino" Smiley soon addressed the fans ready to watch pick-up basketball.
"We're not letting any more people in the gymnasium," Smiley said. "There is nobody coming in until people leave. I doubt that will happen."
The Drew League's 40 th anniversary reflects how the summer basketball league in South Central Los Angeles has morphed from homegrown talent to what Smiley called a "melting pot" of NBA stars, celebrities, D-League hopefuls, overseas players and college and high school prospects. Drew League officials expect Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant to attend and possibly play in one of the seven-game slates.
The rapper Game also revealed on his Twitter account that former Clippers and UCLA standout Baron Davis initiated a wager on one of the games.
"@baron--davis just called me and told me he wanna put 50 k on it," wrote Game, whose team, "Money Gang" plans to play Davis' team, "L.A. Unified," at 12:15 p.m.
An estimated 1,578 fans attended last week's games, far greater than the 900-person capacity gym can hold. The line outside increased amid buzz that Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose would play in his first game since suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the 2012 NBA playoffs. That rumor, however, never materialized.
"This would've been great for his confidence," Philadelphia 76 ers forward Dorell Wright said of Rose. "People here are so competitive, so I think he'd be able to get in a real game rhythm."
Fans still watched other NBA players.
They marveled at Houston Rockets guard and former Artesia standout James Harden posting 38 points on a flurry of 3-pointers (5 of 11) and free throws (15 of 16). They clapped at Game throwing a no-look pass to Harden for a dunk. Super fan Clipper Darrell chanted "M-V-P" toward Clippers guard and former UCLA standout Darren Collison, who scored 28 points on mid-range jumpers and drives to the basket in handing the Harden-led "Money Game" team its first loss of the season.
Not bad for a venue that offers free admission, something hardly possible for those watching Lakers or Clippers games at Staples Center.
"The biggest thing is the atmosphere. It's almost like the real NBA," Collison said. "The NBA summer league and the Team USA basketball camp are going on. But for the players not participating, you got to do something. You're trying to grow and trying to get better. I'm having fun out here."
The Drew League, meanwhile, wonders how to manage such growth in its 28-team league.
They formed new sponsors this year with Nike, Red Bull and Monster Headphones, partnerships that expanded the Drew League's operating budget this year from $90,000 to $150,000. Two years after moving its games from Colonel Leon H. Washington Park to King-Drew Magnet school, the Drew League plans to accommodate the larger turnout by switching venues next season either to Southwest College or Cal State Dominguez. The league also will compete in a Nike-sponsored tournament Aug. 12-19 in New York City against summer league teams from New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Chicago.
"We've wanted to make this a place where it keeps its roots and it's also organized where people come in and have a good time," Smiley said. "You never know what's going to happen. That's why people come here. They're looking for the unexpected."
Tipping point
That unpredictability helped the league's popularity peak two years ago during the NBA lockout. With players lacking access to practice facilities, the Drew League soon became the destination in Los Angeles for players to stay in shape. The games also provided a fix for hoops-starved fans.
Game, whose real name is Jayceon Taylor, recruited a rotating roster that featured Durant, Paul George, John Wall, Metta World Peace, Shannon Brown, Steve Blake, Michael Beasley, Derrick Williams, Wesley Johnson and Austin Daye. Durant enhanced the Drew League's buzz by performing a 360-windmill dunk, a play that instantly went viral.
Davis, who's working on a documentary on the Drew League, recruited Miami Heat forward LeBron James to make a cameo appearance.
"He came in and said, 'Play how you usually play. Don't worry about me,' " said Casper Ware Jr., a former Long Beach State standout who won the 2011 Drew League MVP. "It really made us all feel more comfortable."
Ware Jr. and James then combined for 52 points.
Ware Jr. recalled feeling different when Kobe Bryant arrived to the Drew League weeks later, pinning the Lakers star as the only one he asked to pose for pictures. Bryant told Smiley to deliver a message to the opposing team, which featured local NBA players in Harden, George (Pete Knight High), Wright (Leuzinger High), Nick Young (Cleveland High) and Trevor Ariza (Westchester High).
"I told them, 'Kobe wants to play, but he wants everyone's best game,' " Smiley recalled. " 'He wants someone to go at him. Is anybody going to take that challenge?' James (Harden) raised his hand and said, 'I got his (butt)'
"From that point on, a rivalry took place."
Harden helped the Oklahoma City Thunder unseat the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals the following season. He also outscored Bryant in the Drew League game, 47-44. But Bryant still owned the moment by hitting a fade-away jumper from the free-throw line over Harden to secure the victory.
"When Kobe came down, that's when the Drew League arrived," said Young, who joined the Lakers this off-season. "It was incredible. Kobe really came out and conquered."
Solid foundation
Drew League officials, coaches and players maintain the league's presence elevated during the NBA lockout because it boasted a foundation ready for such growth.
There's talent.
Toronto Raptors forward DeMar DeRozan (Compton High, USC), Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings (Dominguez High), Young, Wright, Ariza, Harden and Davis attended regularly before the lockout. Many of them also played before entering the NBA and used the summer league to measure their development.
"Everybody else was stronger than me so it let me know where I was," said Wright, who played in the Drew League since 2000. "These grown men are pushing me around. It was a learning experience."
There's pressure.
Public address announcer George Preciado equally praises and criticizes players depending on what happens on the court.
He gushed over Young driving past his defender ("He's going to get his money"). Preciado laughed at Nuggets forward JaVale McGee for throwing an errant pass out of bounds ("There goes the old JaVale McGee again").
Preciado pleaded for Warriors guard Klay Thompson to join the Lakers ("We need you"). Two years ago, Preciado recalled referring to James' reputation for shrinking in the fourth quarter ("This is the time LeBron does not want to see").
"I'm not trying to assassinate your character," Preciado said of his commentary. "I'm just trying to give it an original flavor."
There's varying agendas. Most NBA players compete to maintain conditioning. The less accomplished players have higher ambitions.
The Drew League first kept Antonio Biglow out of trouble and later prepared him for a collegiate career at Montana State. The games serve as a refuge for five-star recruit Isaac Hamilton as the NCAA mulls over granting his release from UTEP so he can attend an L.A.-based college and live near his sick grandmother. Jonathan Gibson believes every breakout game, such as his 34-point effort last week, will help him secure either another overseas gig or an NBA roster spot.
"I just come out here and try to kill everybody," said Gibson, who's played overseas in Turkey, Italy and Israel. "I don't have any fear no matter who's in front of me."
Humble origins
The Drew League didn't always boast such diverse backgrounds.
Alvin Wills formed the original six-team summer league in 1973 at Drew Middle School in Watts, hoping to keep students away from gangs. The gym held only as many as 200 people and featured two sets of pull-out bleachers.
Smiley kept score on a green chalkboard, signaled substitutions with an air horn and kept time using a red tabletop clock. Wills and Bill Crawford alternated between coaching and announcing games.
The gym stayed full on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights.
"I remember every night people were trying to get there first," Wills said. "If you didn't, you may have to wait two or three hours to get on the floor."
As time passed, the gym filled up more. The league soon increased to eight teams, then 12 and 16 once Smiley took over in 1984 after Wills experienced burnout. Meanwhile, Crawford's colorful play-by-play commentary earned him a spot on "The White Shadow" television series.
Then stars arrived.
League officials and published accounts say former Cal State standout Raymond Lewis once scored 56 points in a game. Former Lakers Byron Scott and Michael Cooper were believed to be the first NBA players to compete in the Drew League. Accounts pin the 42-point performance from former Fremont high standout Casper Ware Sr. in the 1987 Drew League championship as one of the league's top performances.
"Back then, the competition was more physical," said Ware Sr., who played in the Drew League from 1974 to 2003. "They let us play in the paint with a little shoving in there. The talent changed because they're now more finesse and get up and down the floor. Other than that, the talent from back then and here was still about the same."
Even with the league currently boasting more NBA players?
"That's the thing about the Drew League," Ware, Sr. said. "It doesn't matter if you're in the NBA or not. It's still competitive."
What's the future?
Now that it boasts regular NBA talent, the Drew League encountered some adjustments.
The first part involves the NBA.
The league levied $15,000 fines to Wright and DeRozan last year for playing in the Drew League before July 1, according to various sources. That stemmed from a league-imposed rule from the new labor deal to ensure players aren't playing during the NBA season and the days leading up to free agency. The Drew League will alter its schedule next season. The Basketball Channel also plans to purchase broadcast fees from the NBA next season so it can stream Drew League games online.
The second part involves Nike.
Smiley described the league's ties with Nike as a "great marriage" and Nike spokesperson Jacie Prieto called it a "win-win partnership." The shoe company placed six banners around the gym touting the league's brand. Nike has streamlined media coverage, provided teams uniforms and enhanced security. According to sources familiar with the terms, the sponsorship has brought in $100,000 in added revenue. Those funds will help the Drew League expand its foundation, which involves Davis matching the $500 scholarships handed out to 10 inner-city youths.
"One of the things we told Nike is we don't want to change the flavor," Smiley said.
With that, the Drew League stayed adamant about keeping its snack bar instead of allowing Nike to set up a gift shop. Beyond charging $50 for courtside seats to benefit its foundation, the Drew League doesn't plan to charge for any other admission. And it wants to ensure fans remain on the baseline so that the games feel interactive.
The strategy has worked. As last week's games show, fans have poured into the gym and waited patiently to enter.
"This has evolved into something that's unique," Smiley said. "It's gotten exciting. The community has grabbed it and loved it."


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A few weeks ago the Fashionista mentioned that her Ikea desk chair was on its last legs. Literally. For those of you following the current project list on my sidebar a desk chair revamp was not on the list. But on Labor Day I swung by the Savers thrift store 50% off sale and spotted this wallflower needlepoint for $2.00. I gave it a second glance since my girl was born in the month of the daisy ~ April. Into the basket it went for…..something. A few minutes later I spied this sweet seat with a price tag of $7.99.
I gave my fantastic, yet grimy, chair a gentle sponge bath and then lightly sanded the entire piece. A few days later I got up at 5 am and was pleased that the thermometer read that it was only 87 degrees. This was my green light to paint ~ Summer Squash by Rust~Oleum. So apropos.
I pried apart the black frame (to be repurposed later) and gave the needlepoint a hand soaking. Years of dust was left behind in my sink. I was happy that the wool fabric came out so soft.
While the needlepoint was drying on the line I took apart the old cushion and used it as a pattern. Since I wanted it to be reversible I selected a lovely worn antique linen hand towel (Thank you Andrea!) for the flip side, as well as the ties. (The strips measured 16" x 1 1/2".) The 6/32" cotton cording came from Joann's (coupon!) and the vintage avocado green bias tape was in my stash. My total financial investment was $14.99.
I have never in my life sewed welting ~ also known as piping or cording for upholstery. I was eager to try it because six slipcovers for my dining room chairs, as well as a slipper chair are on my current to do list and I would like both to have piping. So I googled "how to" and censational Kate came to my rescue. Another great tutorial I found was by Susan who never naps. I too had the same problem they did in that my fabric puckered a bit. I tried loosening the thread tension but am still seeking a remedy for future projects. Ladies???? Over all my piping turned out pretty well though.
I turned the seat fabric under 1/2" on all sides. I find that making small clips in the fabric where it is curved helps it to fold over more easily.
I am a big believer in that you can never have too many pins. I placed the seamed cording at the back of the cushion and kept pinning…
I know that professional seamstresses would have sandwiched all three pieces (bottom, piping, top) together and sewed it just once. But, I am not a professional so I sewed my cushion in two stages. When I went to go check my fit and attach the ties I discovered that one of the ties that I had worked on like the devil to turn inside out with a safely pin had been sewn inside out. Boo! Luckily Nester tells us it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.


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Contrasting with the ancient streets nearby, the buildings on this narrow alley were rebuilt in Jugendstil designs in the 1920s.
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Still misunderstood by many, Germany stands as one of the most endlessly engaging countries on the continent. Anyone expecting a homogenous nation conforming to rigid Teutonic stereotypes is in for a shock. As a travel destination it's somewhere with huge personality, notable for a clutch of truly lovable cities, culture served up in hefty portions and rural scenery so heart-melting you'll be left bemused why some people still think of the place as lacking allure.
It's the country's urban highlights that tend to draw the attention first. Berlin is the very definition of a dynamic city, having forged a goodtime reputation for ground-breaking creativity while still keeping sight of it's past. Elsewhere, the likes of Cologne, Munich and Hamburg are rich in historical buildings, eyes-to-the-future nightlife and excellent gastronomy.
Germany borders Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland. The northwest has a coastline on the North Sea while the Baltic coastline in the northeast stretches from the Danish to the Polish border.
The country is divided into 16 states (Bundesländer) and has an exceedingly varied landscape. In what was once known as West Germany, the Rhine, Bavaria and the Black Forest stand as the three most famous features, while in the east, the country is lake-studded with undulating lowlands.
River basins extend over a large percentage of the region, and some of Europe's most prominent rivers flow through the country. These include the Elbe, the Danube and the Rhine.
The highest point in the country is the 2,962m (9,718ft) peak of Zugspitze Mountain in the Bavarian Alps. Cable cars run to the summit – it can also be climbed.
General Information
Key facts
Population: 81147265
Population Density (per sq km): 227
Capital: Berlin.
German is the official language. Regional dialects often differ markedly from standard German. Minority languages include Danish and Sorbic, while some English and French is also spoken.
Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
230 volts AC, 50Hz. European-style round two-pin plugs are in use.
General business opening hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1600 (many close earlier on Fridays).
Public holidays
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2017 – December 2018 period.
New Year's Day: 1 January 2017
Epiphany: 6 January 2017
Good Friday: 14 April 2017
Easter Sunday: 16 April 2017
Easter Monday: 17 April 2017
Labour Day: 1 May 2017
Ascension Day: 25 May 2017
Whit Sunday: 4 June 2017
Whit Monday: 5 June 2017
Corpus Christi: 15 June 2017
Assumption: 15 August 2017
Day of German Unity: 3 October 2017
Day of Reformation: 31 October 2017
All Saints' Day: 1 November 2017
Repentance Day: 22 November 2017
Christmas: 25 and 26 December 2017
New Year's Day: 1 January 2018
Epiphany: 6 January 2018
Good Friday: 30 March 2018
Easter Sunday: 1 April 2018
Easter Monday: 2 April 2018
Labour Day: 1 May 2018
Ascension Day: 10 May 2018
Whit Sunday: 20 May 2018
Whit Monday: 21 May 2018
Corpus Christi: 31 May 2018
Assumption: 15 August 2018
Day of German Unity: 3 October 2018
Day of Reformation: 31 October 2018
All Saints' Day: 1 November 2018
Repentance Day: 21 November 2018
Christmas: 25 and 26 December 2018
Getting around
Public Transport
Bremen's tangle of medieval streets makes walking the best option, but there is also an efficient public transport network in the form of buses and trams. Night buses run on some routes at weekends. Services are operated by Bremer Strassenbahn (BSAG; tel: (0421) 55960, www.bsag.de). Buy tickets from bus drivers or from machines at stops.
Taxis are inexpensive, but cannot be hailed in the street. Head for a taxi rank, or call an authorised company, such as Taxi-Roland (tel: (0421) 14433) or Taxi-Ruf (tel: (0421) 14014). It isn't necessary to tip.
Nightlife in Bremen
While most of Bremen's nightlife revolves around its traditional bars and cafés, the locals are not averse to
visiting the occasional cocktail lounge or techno club.
Schüttinger Gasthausbrauerei
28195 Bremen
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Bremen's most central brewpub is a 'modern-rustic' affair serving good beer and food.
Henry's Bar
28195 Bremen
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Hip and exclusive art gallery/cocktail bar inside a theatre.
Soho Club
28217 Bremen
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Famous for its party atmosphere, this is the trendiest nightclub in the city.
Lemon Lounge
28195 Bremen
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Gets most locals' vote for serving the best cocktails in town.
Vivien Wu
28195 Bremen
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Cocktails are also the name of the game in this chic central bar.
Restaurants in Bremen
Bremen's Old Town streets are lined with cafés serving traditional German fare – eel is the delicacy here.
There are restaurants lining riverside Schlachte, and plenty of fish places around Böttcherstrasse.
Grashoff's Bistro
28195 Bremen
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Price: Expensive
City institution serving Mediterranean-Asian fusion dishes in a Parisian bistro setting.
Das Kleine Lokal
28203 Bremen
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Price: Expensive
Refined German cuisine served in a modern romantic setting, located in an eastern suburb.
28195 Bremen
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Price: Moderate
Chic wine bar serving eclectic modern international dishes in the medieval Schnoor.
Gallo Nero
28195 Bremen
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Price: Moderate
Central restaurant serving some of the best traditional Italian food in town.
28195 Bremen
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Price: Cheap
Germany's oldest town hall cellar restaurant has been serving hearty local food for 600 years.
Calendar of events
Bremen Carnival
17 – 18 February 2017
Venue: City centre.
Europe's largest samba carnival is no ordinary German carnival. Partygoers are transported to the beaches of Brazil, with pounding samba rhythms, flamboyant costumes and energetic masked dances. A kids' carnival, masquerade ball and global village festival are all part of the fun.
Poetry on the Road
8 – 12 June 2017
Venue: Various venues
Bremen's literary festival plays host to renowned German and international writers, with readings, author interviews, exhibitions, poetry films, radio broadcasts and workshops all on the menu. Bag tickets to poetry sessions to hear performances by multiple poets from across the globe.
Vegesack Harbour Festival (Vegesacker Hafenfest)
9 – 11 June 2017
Venue: Vegesack Harbour
Boats of all shapes and sizes moor up for a three-day maritime extravaganza in Germany's oldest man-made harbour, built in the early 17th century. Live music (including traditional sea shanties), craft stalls and copious amounts of good food and drink create a lively party atmosphere.
La Strada
15 – 18 June 2017
Venue: Marketplace and city centre streets; gala shows at the Schaulust
Bremen's streets are transformed into an open-air big top as acrobats, jugglers, clowns, magicians and a multitude of other acts take over the city centre. Crowds throng to fire displays, puppet shows, dance performances and theatrical spectacles. Gala shows draw together the highlights each evening.
5 – 9 July 2017
Venue: Weser riverbank
For four days in summer, cavernous tents are pitched along the banks of the River Weser, crammed with crowds listening to live music or watching dance and comedy performances. There are food stalls galore, kids activities, a bike festival, and a 200m-long (656ft) table serving organic food on the Sunday.
Maritime Festival
4 – 6 August 2017
Venue: Vegesack waterfront.
Over 30 bands and choirs from across Europe take to the stage (150 stages in fact) on the Vegesack waterfront for this maritime musical fiesta, performing everything from rock to folk to sea shanties. Street theatre, arts and crafts, exhibitions and a dazzling fireworks display add to the entertainment.
Bremen Music Festival (Musikfest Bremen)
19 August – 9 September 2017
Venue: Various Venues
A terrific classical music programme mixes favourite (and lesser-known) orchestral, choral and operatic performances with contemporary pieces, plus a few surprise musical genres thrown in. The festival kicks off with Eine Grosse Nachtmusik, an evening of 27 concerts across eight venues in the Marketplace.
13 – 29 October 2017
Venue: Bürgerweide and Town Square
Over 4 million people hit Bremen's annual funfair, on the go for nearly 1,000 years. Fair-goers whizz and whirl on adrenaline-inducing rides and gorge on smoked eel, candyfloss and Schmalzkuchen (doughnut holes sprinkled with icing sugar). Little Freimarkt in the Marketplace has carousel rides and stalls serving toasted almonds and liquorices.
All information subject to change. Please check the dates on the relevant event organizer's website.
Hotels in Bremen
Bremen has a full range of accommodation options from hostels to 5-star retreats.
As with other German cities, prices are reasonable – even an 'expensive' splurge may not break the bank.
Dorint Park Hotel
28209 Bremen
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Opulently palatial hotel in an 80-hectare (198-acre) park, only a few minutes from the Old Town.
28195 Bremen
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Category: Expensive
Business-oriented modern luxury hotel close to the heart of the action.
Classico Boutique Hotel
28195 Bremen
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Category: Moderate
Design hotel with individually styled rooms right beside the main square.
Alte Neustadt Garni
28199 Bremen
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Family-run friendly bed and breakfast hotel across the river from the Old Town.
B + L Hostel
28199 Bremen
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Category: Cheap
Cheap and cheerful guesthouse offering budget rooms in centre of the new town.
Best time to visit
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Climate and best time to visit Bremen
Although Bremen is a place to visit year round, the best times to arrive are often late spring or early autumn, when the weather is usually warm, and the city is not overrun with visitors. Prices are also often lower. Winters can be bitterly cold, and summers hot, but it is best to come prepared for anything in all seasons. In October and November the Bremen Friemarkt fair transforms the city centre into a colourful two-week-long party, with street entertainers, music, beer and general revelry. The pre-Lent Carnival, usually in February, is also a big event in town.
Climate & best time to visit Germany
As with most European countries, Germany is a year-round destination but not especially dependable weather-wise. In general terms though, it's temperate throughout the country with warm summers and cold winters – prolonged periods of frost or snow are rare. Rain falls throughout the year, with much of Germany experiencing its maximum rainfall over the high summer months. Unpredictability, then, is a major factor. The average January daytime temperature is 3°C (38°F) and in July is 22°C (72°F). Extremes commonly reach -10°C (5°F) in winter and 35°C (95°F) in the summer months.
While Munich might be considerably further south than Berlin, the fact that the Bavarian capital sits at a much higher altitude means the two cities have broadly comparable summers. The highest annual temperatures tend to be in the southwest, where there's almost a Mediterranean feel to the landscape at times. Unsurprisingly, this is where much of Germany's wine is grown.
May through to September are the most popular months in terms of tourist numbers, and certainly hold the most appeal for visitors aiming to spend significant periods of time outdoors. However, the spring and autumn shoulder seasons also hold real attraction for those who want the promise of decent(ish) weather without the tourist levels. The winter holidays are also a big draw in their way, due in no small part to their attendant Christmas markets. Peak season for ski areas is from December through to the end of March.
Away from the mountains, January through to April will appeal to those who enjoy the benefits of uncrowded attractions, although be aware that cities like Berlin rarely witness "slow" periods at any time of year. Prices tend to be slightly higher over the summer months. One other thing to bear in mind is that hotel rates can increase when large trade shows are in town (potentially a problem in Frankfurt, for example).
Phone calls & Internet
Country code:+49
Mobile telephony and Internet
Since June 2017, EU citizens traveling within the EU, and also in Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein have been able to use their cell phones and surf the Net without incurring any extra charges: In other words, customers pay the same price for phone calls, text messages and data volume as they do at home. Restrictions do apply to the constant use of SIM cards abroad, however, and caps may be set on data packages. For full details, contact your mobile telephony provider in your country. Travelers using a SIM card from a non-EU state do not benefit from the new arrangement.
Free Internet access via Wi-Fi is possible in many busy tourist spots. When using public Wi-Fi networks, it is a wise precaution to ensure encryption of all passwords, credit card details and banking TANs entered. Use of a VPN app or security software to check the safety of a hotspot is recommended.
Shopping in Bremen
Key Areas
The streets to the north and west of the central Marktplatz Square – Obernstrasse, Knochenhauerstrasse and Sögestrasse in particular – are lined with shops where you will find everything you need from chic designer label boutiques to simple high-street chains. The atmospheric old Schnoor district has become a magnet for artists, and numerous small galleries have opened up in the area. Böttcherstrasse is the place to find arts and crafts stores.
There's a colourful daily flower market on the main square. An antiques and flea market sets up on the Schlachte promenade each Saturday morning, and reconvenes on Bürgerweide on Sundays.
Shopping Centres
Waterfront Bremen is a large shopping mall and leisure complex in a rejuvenated docklands area just west of the city centre. Bremen's biggest shopping mall is Weserpark, in an eastern suburb, home to over 100 shops as well as numerous restaurants and cafés.
Traveller etiquette
Handshaking is customary, and it is considered rude to address people by their first name unless invited to do so. Normal courtesies should be observed. Before eating, it is normal to say "guten Appetit" to the other people at the table to which the correct reply is "danke, gleichfalls" ("Thank you, the same to you"). If you've been invited to eat at a German house, it is customary to present the hostess with unwrapped flowers (according to tradition, you should always give an uneven number, and it is worth noting that red roses are exclusively a lover's gift).
In shops and other businesses, courtesy dictates that visitors should utter a greeting such as "guten tag"
(or "grüss gott" in Bavaria) before saying what it is that they want; to leave without saying "auf wiedersehen" or "tschüss" can also cause offence.
Similarly, when making a telephone call, asking for the person you want to speak to without stating first who you are is impolite. Casual wear is widely acceptable, but more formal dress is required for some restaurants, the opera, theatre, casinos and important social functions. Smoking is prohibited where notified and on public transport and in most public buildings.
Main emergency number: 112
Food & Drink
There's nothing to mark out German produce as particularly risky to general health (although it has a partly founded reputation for being fatty). Tap water is safe to drink.
Other Risks
Tick-borne encephalitis is present in forested areas of southern Germany; vaccination is advisable. Rabies is present; look out for 'Tollwut' signs. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered.
During the summer months, sunburn can be a problem. The southwest generally draws the highest temperatures. The usual precautions apply: use a generous amount of sunscreen and be sensible about how long you spend in direct sunlight. Be aware that a breezy day can sometimes mask high temperatures.
If walking over a long distance in warm weather, it's advisable to drink – and carry – plenty of water and wear appropriate clothing, including a sun hat. Blisters can be another problem for hikers. These can often occur if new walking shoes are being worn across a long distance. Ideally footwear should be worn in before the trip.
As a counterpoint to the balminess of the summer, German winters can be fairly severe. This is generally truer the further east you travel. If you're arriving during the coldest months of the year, ensure you have adequate clothing. At any time of year, in fact, temperatures can be unpredictable – even in July and August, it makes sense to have a sweater (and maybe a brolly too) to hand.
Other health problems that inexperienced travellers might reasonably encounter are the various knock-on effects of too much alcohol consumption. The risk, unsurprisingly, is particularly prevalent among those attending Munich's Oktoberfest. Be aware that some beer's ABV levels can be 6 or 7%, so should be treated with respect.
Contractual physician of LufthansaDr. Tonin, Annette
Leibnizplatz 5
D-28199 Bremen
Tel. +49-421-55-50-50
Please note that Lufthansa accepts no responsibility for the treatment nor will it bear the cost of any treatment.
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Monday, February 26, 2007
I was called a nut then tagged...
KWiz called me a nut.
Then she tagged me for the "five reasons why I blog" meme game.
Not the "right wing nut-job" popular insult speak-of-the-moment as some are prone to copy mindlessly and hurl at me.
KWiz -- wife of Manchild -- meant "nut" in a good way when she found my blog.
Well, it's 2:26 a.m.
And as the Led Zeppelin-like lead singer in Almost Famous told Cameron Crowe's character as he sought to interview him:
"I'm in too truthful of a mood."
But here goes with the real reasons why I blog:
1 - So I won't cheat on my husband
Just check out my Cindy George piece to find out all the trouble a lonely housewife can get into when her hand is taken off the plow.
Like Bible Girl, I continually cast down wrong thoughts.
I used to think I should only meditate on Scripture during the times I succeeded in getting the wrong visions outta my brain.
Now I realize I can also think of ways to improve my blog too...
2 - 'Cause I turned down a $25/hour job
Yes, 25 bones per hour.
It was a one-year software quality testing position at Progressive, about an hour's drive away from home.
He didn't tell me till I said no, but my hubby had been praying I'd decline the job.
We coulda used the money to help pay our debt, but Chris and I both like me close to home to take care of our kids myself.
3 - To build a blogging career
And since I keep hemming and hawing when the corporate headhunters call, I'm focused on getting paid a full-time (and beyond) salary thru blogging.
I can see it just as clear as Shoemoney's check that I've doctored here to reflect what my Lord is in the process of doing for me.
I'm holding on to that hope and vision that my funny and caring God once again reminded the other day was mine.
Debt be gone!
4 - So I won't be lonely
Corporate gigs are cool -- especially the moola and friends -- but there's something calling me to write in a drafty sitting room with the bay-windowed ledge every day that fulfills my soul.
But this isn't the 1950s with moms right next door to share a martini with when the isolation threatens to usurp my soul, so I've turned to the next best thing.
Giving up being an insular blogger was the best resolution I ever made this year.
And it's really funny how fond I've become of people like Laura Spencer and such, some of whom I've never even seen a picture of...
5 - To stop people from running into a burning building.
D.L. Moody didn't just see people, he saw souls.
I felt this way one day when I was standing in a sunny park.
Not surrounded by average men and women and children that didn't matter. I saw more than that.
Maybe that's why I might come off too strong and crazy and Christian psycho-like sometimes.
I'm so misunderstood sometimes -- readers may think I'm trying to engage some huge political debate.
At the heart of it, at my core, it's really my feeling of love towards folks of all faiths.
I'm not trying to turn my Messiah into some battering ram shoved down throats.
In my mind's eye, I'm overlooking Ground Zero, envisioning people running into -- not away from -- the burning buildings.
And I want to stop them.
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Let's see...who hasn't been tagged already and/or doesn't hate blog memes like Bonnie?
I'll tag Martin, my new buddy Paul, Tara, Kimberly, Tisha and for good measure, Jill.
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12 comments:
- Jose said...
Hi Paula,
I like your meme, especially the personal and open manner in which you share your reasons for why you blog. As bloggers we all have our reasons for why we blog, some of them are similar to our own, others are not.
I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to lay all your cards on the table. I think that is what I find inspiring about you. Though we've never met or spoken (audibly to one another), your words have an inspiring affect on me. So keep on doin what you're doin, and don't worry about those who hurl insults. They're only revealing their own insecurities with someone willing to take a stand!
Your friend,
Ps. I told you not to be jealous. Someone was bound to catch up with you!
- Monday, February 26, 2007 3:22:00 AM
- Jill said...
You're killing me, honey! Oy. :) first thing I wanted to write today? SUZE ORMAN IS A LESBIAN AND I LOVE HER. Seriously. Because I used to really not be able to STAND looking at her - her eyes really bother me. But I just read the NYT Sunday Mag interview with her - she's excellent!! I'm a total convert. Thank you to Deborah Solomon who does those interviews and usually I can't stand the questions she asks - but Suze was awesome. You should read it - you will laugh! OK- I'll do the meme after kids hit the road for the bus.
- Monday, February 26, 2007 7:20:00 AM
- Paula Neal Mooney said...
Hey Jose - You're so cool. And you inspire me too.
I can't wait to read your post about the other meme for Blogger Power.
Hi Jill! - I'm headed over right now to see if you've put up your Suze Orman post.
I didn't even know she was gay.
I really like her, too. She grew up in Chicago and her dad owned this Morie's Deli that I always had lunch at in Hyde Park.
Just thinking about those thick corned beef sandwiches and such...
- Monday, February 26, 2007 9:57:00 AM
Hello Paula,
My wife, Kwiz, tagged me too. Great post. Excellent reasons. You're both going to be extremely tough acts to follow.
Thank you for sharing and sending me some "link love." Are there any known long-term side-effects from prolonged exposure to blog dust?
- Monday, February 26, 2007 1:44:00 PM
Hi Paula,
I'm fond of you too!! You are one of the few blogger/writers on the web that seems to really be themselves.
Your blog is usually one of the first (if not the first) that I visit each day.
You have seen my picture on MyBlogLog by now, right?
I really like the D.L. Moody quote. I think that's a great reason to blog!!
In terms of the blogging income, I'm pretty sure you'll make it. Your blog is really taking off
- Monday, February 26, 2007 2:02:00 PM
- Jose said...
Thanks Paula. I was worried there for a moment, after posting my previous comment. I will do my best to make it a good one!
Manchild - the answer to your question is yes! You become more attached to blogging.
- Monday, February 26, 2007 3:34:00 PM
Congratulations! You have critics. Thank God for them.
Keep writing/ministering to us. As long as you write with godly intent, He will give you your heart's desires.
Psalm 37:4 says:
"Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."
- Monday, February 26, 2007 3:42:00 PM
- Rory said...
Hey, Paula, this isn't the post to say this, but I just wanted to say well done on the new design. The same, and yet quite different. And there is no doubt that it is your blog. Wishing you the best.
(whispered) Taking a look around - you could shift this to Wordpress with no bother...
- Monday, February 26, 2007 7:01:00 PM
I tell you what, Paula, your "blog dust" (as my husband coined) is getting more infectious by the day! What wonderful reasons! Particularly about becoming resolute about not being an insular blogger. It's hard just posting entries when you find so many blogs where so many people have so many interesting things to talk about and share! You included...
Thanks Paula!
- Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:11:00 AM
- K-Wiz said...
I tell you what, Paula, your "blog dust" (as my husband coined) is getting more infectious by the day! What wonderful reasons! Particularly about becoming resolute about not being an insular blogger. It's hard just posting entries when you find so many blogs where so many people have so many interesting things to talk about and share! You included...
- Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:12:00 AM
- Martin Lindsey. said...
To the left...to the right...around...and up and down! I agree with Rory, nice change of pace shifting the elements. I kind of liked your original header though, real artsy-like.
O.K., the five reasons that I blog? Am I supposed to do this on my blog or do a comment answer here? I'll start here then do a cut & paste to home if I need to. I'll probably do that anyway now that I know how to link (LOL). Besides this is a good way to help my readers start their day, by considering things purposefully.
1. I've always loved writing, singing, acting, drawing and doing anything creative. This is the perfect daily creative outlet for me. That's also why I joined Toastmasters so I could get my humorous speaking jones out of my system. I do serious subject matter too, obviously, but I'm a natural wise guy.
2. I'm a capitalist to the bone and a social animal. I'd like to be come a millionaire doing this and public speaking. Doesn't matter which one kicks in first.
3. The social networking potential is great and it's panning out. I love hearing what other people around the country (Maybe the world. Is our little circle international yet?) think about subjects that naturally interest me.
4. I like thinking that something I write actually impacts people positively. People give you shout outs when you've touched them in some way. It's fulfilling and flattering at the same time.
5. It confirms that I'm beginning to meet my purpose in the world more and more every day. I've always known I was put here to help others in practical ways and spiritual ways and at a minimum to improve the particular community where I live. I thought there might be some potential for having a national or global impact on people but I never really pictured the "how" of it until I became aware of blogging near the end of 2006.
So Mentor-Mooney how did I do with my first meme?
- Tuesday, February 27, 2007 7:15:00 AM
- Paula Neal Mooney said...
Hey Manchild and KWiz - I love the "blog dust" phrase. Sounds like a good name for a new blog.
You guys better run with it!
Rory (and Bonnie) - You've both inspired me to clean up my blog. Look for more changes...
Martin - Good deal. And great reasons to post, you good-humor guy.
Yes, make sure to post these on your blog. I'm headed over there and to Technorati to see if your link love kicked in yet.
Thanks all,
- Tuesday, February 27, 2007 9:44:00 AM


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