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According to a report in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Dr. Robert Hauser has made a career out of monitoring and sometimes challenging the medical industry over the safety of its products – including medical devices implanted in people. Even companies that are Dr. Hauser's targets describe him as ethical, passionate, and persistent.
Dr. Hauser's passion started more than 40 years ago during a research project involving nuclear battery pacemakers.
"We were told, 'Go ahead and test them and write a favorable report,'" Dr. Hauser said. "All of them failed."
Dr. Hauser says the FDA must be more vigilant – "You have to go out and look for problems. If you wait for problems to come to you, it's too late."
Substantial lack of testing has led to problems with various medical devices including vaginal mesh devices, artificial knees, and DePuy metal-on-metal hips such as the ASR and Pinnacle hip replacement system.
In December 2011, the New York Times confirmed that the high failure rate for DePuy's metal-on-metal hips – including the recalled Acetabular Hip Replacement Systems – resulted in a high cost to patients, hospitals, insurers, employers, and tax payers totaling in the billions of dollars in the coming years. NBC called metal-on-metal hips one of the largest failures ever.
While DePuy did receive FDA approval for its recalled metal-on-metal hips systems, the abbreviated FDA approval process that DePuy used has been questioned. The 510(k) approval process rests on the notion that if one device has been cleared by the FDA, then similar devices need little or no testing on actual patients. If a new medical device is "substantially equivalent" to an already-marketed device, then clinical testing is not required. This allowed for DePuy's metal-on-metal hips to be approved without any patent testing at all.
The FDA's 510(k) program has been under attack from many fronts, including by the New England Journal of Medicine. The NEJM agreed with the Institute of Medicine that the 510(k) approval process was "unfixable". An editorial in the NEJM recommended that the FDA immediately stop using the 510(k) program for Class III devices — which are considered to pose the highest threat to patients. The NEJM editorial specifically discussed the ongoing problems with metal-on-metal hip implants, including Johnson & Johnson's DePuy ASR Acetabular System and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System.
As a report by Bloomberg noted, this safety debate has presented a conundrum for medical device makers. These manufactures have avoided testing and clinical scrutiny by claiming the devices are similar to previous versions, yet are marketing the devices to doctors and patients as having advanced far beyond original versions.
Medical device manufacturers need to patient safety first – not profits. Congress, the FDA, and medical device manufacturers need to fix this process. All medical devices should be properly tested before implanted into unknowing patients.
[More on the DePuy Hip Recall]
Read More:
- Cardiologist's stand for better device safety spans 40 years [James Walsh at Star Tribune]
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This is my Katarina Build.....first off let me say that im not trying to say this is better then any other build this is just what i use and i prefer it to the AP build and the many spam B.F. sword kat builds. With this build if played right you will be able to move across the map with lightning speed shunpo in death lotus and then use your bouncing blades to finish.
Masteries: I see a lot of Kats building into the defense tree(many 20 in defense) i dont see how this makes sense because you lose the 5% increased magic and physical damage from offensive tree which works double for kat her physical attacks do 5% more and her shunpo/death lotus do 5% more so whether your AP or AD this seems to be a better choice to me.
Summoner Spells: Ignite - good for last hits
Exhaust- good for blinding and chasing
Runes: I have to test out more rune combos to see what works but personally i like the armor pen and increased attack damage for kat it makes you hit harder and with kat you want to hit harder.
Skills: i chose to get BB first because it allows you to infinitely harass the enemy and then jumping in with a shunpo after will hurt them alot. Alot of guides leave KI till the end but i feel the added damage and its active used with BB is amazing and good for alot of last hits.
Items: Start off buying 2x hp pots and level 1 boots (thank you HeAt =P), next move onto sword of the occult this will help you a lot because of the increased attack damage per stack and if you can get 20 stacks combined with phantom dancers 15% and boots of swiftness your movement speed will be 507 this may seem excessive but you can nearly outrun an Yi when he ultimates you can definitely stay within range to shunpo and bouncing blades him. Next is rageblade, rageblade is fun because it increases attack speed and ability power so your shunpo hits harder and the 35 attack damage and increased attack speed will make you one tough cookie. After this we go for Madred's Bloodrazer, this is a personal choice you can go for an infinity edge if you would like i personally like the increased damage(im aware infinity does more) increased speed and the 4% magic damage based on their hp if they are heavy with hp tanks go for this but if you want more crit go for infinity, up to you. Next is Phantom Dancer, if you get this far in a game your just having fun running around killing people. Phantom Dancer will give you more crit damage and movement speed plus a bit of dodge for those random matrix dodge kat moments that will piss off the enemy. Finally Black Cleaver this i threw on because the armor pen and increased attack damage will bring you nearly to 400 damage per hit with 20 stacks of Occult.
Early Game:
I tend to take a lane with a partner i like someone who can harass the enemy and keep them back so i can get last hits, Nasus is fun Hiemer is fun anyone u can harass with. As for going mid never tried it i will update it when i do but don't lane against a hiemer his turrets will eat you alive. Start with the boots and pots and pick a lane. Play aggressive with shunpo if you have a good laning partner and farm minions with bouncing blades. Buy occult when you have enough and if you can get some kills and take their tower your having a good game.
Mid Game:
Welcome to Mid game home of the gank.
Katarina will be very useful in this stage you can run around to different lanes and gank members of the other teams who have pushed to far or can be easily ganked by the three laners. Get your guinsoo or finish it up if you started it and pick up your madred bloodrazer.
If you have played right your should have nearly 20 stacks of occult if not then maybe the other team is strong it doesnt matter just play ti safe and gank what you can your a ***** in team fights because your bouncing blades can take chunks of life from all 5 enemy champions and then all you need to do is shunpo the lowest hp person closest to you and death lotus watch the enemies scatter and then pick a target and watch your killer instincts/bouncing blades pick off the enemies that are left. With phantom dancer and Black cleaver, if the game lasts this long, you will be deadly and nearly unstoppable in team fights.
Beware of stuns and slows shunpo can be used on ally creeps to get away so dont be afraid to waste it to save your life.
This is my AD Katarina Guide if you don't like it comment why, I'm not afraid of criticism.
I would like to thank HeAt because reading both his AP and AD guides inspired me to test out and make my own Katarina Build. And also for the idea of the boots and 2x hp pots.
Thank you for the feedback and reading my Guide this is my first guide on the site and hopefully not the last.


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Let's get the myths out of the way. Myth number one: You need to own a 10 acre-garden to include lovely antique/vintage gardening furniture or ornaments. Granted, if you are into massive iron gazebos and three-tiered fountains with spouting dolphins, it might be difficult to shoehorn those pieces into a typical suburban back yard or urban balcony. But a small bench, diminutive statue or planter will work most anywhere.
Myth number two: Antique (usually considered 100 years old or more) and vintage pieces are way too formal for the way we live and garden today. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Homeowners and gardeners can choose from classical urns and cherub fountains right out of the Renaissance, of course, but there are also Art Moderne/Art Deco, rustic and revival pieces to chose for those with other tastes. Mixing antique and newer garden pieces is certainly acceptable these days and no one will throw you out of the local garden club.
Myth number three: antique garden items have to be babied. Here's a response to that idea from Karen DiSaia, manager of this year's New York Botanical Garden's (NYBG) Antique Garden Furniture Fair: Antiques for the Garden and Garden Room (May 5 - 7): "You can buy urns for $100 each at an import store, but they are made in China and will fall apart. Real antique items have been standing outside for 80 to 150 years and more and are still beautiful."
Of course, some precaution is suggested. Barbara Israel is the show's honorary show co-chairman, owner of the high-end Barbara Israel Garden Antiques in Katonah, N.Y., and an international expert of antique garden objects. Israel believes garden antiques should be covered with breathable and waterproof covers in areas with significant winters. Most of her antiques are left outside in her park-like showroom and made more beautiful by age. (She also suggests draining water from birdbaths over winter to prevent damage.)
"You can put an antique three-piece stone bench with a flat top and two supports in your contemporary garden or your traditional garden," said Israel, who has been buying and selling garden items, primarily from England, for 31 years. "If the piece has some weathering and you put it a brand new garden, it will make that garden look old. I like gardens that look as if they have been around for awhile."
Some landscape architects will suggest antiques or reproductions (antiques tend to be more expensive) to homebuyers of new construction with recently created yards and gardens for that reason.
The NYBG show will include outdoor sculpture, fountains, gazebos, sundials, garden benches, antique wicker, urns and planters, botanical prints and architectural ornaments suitable for a garden or an indoor garden room. Hard to miss: a 19th century cast iron and wood bench with snakes for legs and a pair of drop-dead gorgeous white Salterini peacock chairs with lacy wire-work backs.
What will be the most sought-after objects? The three-piece garden bench is number one, according to Israel. But not far behind is female statuary, especially the semi-draped nude, according to the expert.
DiSaia believes staddle stones will also be hot items. Staddle stones were used in Europe, carved from local stone, and used as foundation "blocks" to hold up granaries, beehives or barns. They provided air circulation under a building and kept rats out of a granary. There are different styles of the two-piece objects, but many look like mushrooms. Originals and reproductions made from moulded concrete are now used as garden decorations or seating.
Let's debunk another myth: antique garden objects are only for the rich. Not necessarily, according to DiSaia. Someone can buy "a statue of Aphrodite, which doesn't come easily," she said, but there are also "tiny antique garden tools for under $50" or "small, old French flowerpots" that can make your garden special.
"I love it that people can say about something in their garden, 'This came from England.' People buy antiques for the love of their garden and the art that goes there and also for the status that fabulous ornaments provide," said Israel. (She also hunts old items for her personal collection of garden squirrels that include water sprinklers shaped like squirrels, urns with squirrel handles and statuary.)
Garden pieces depicting animals have always been popular. Objects, both original and reproductions, range from those classic lions by a front door or driveway to life-size bronze bucks for a wooded lot, graceful cranes near a small pond to whimsical frogs at a base of a tree.
"If you want new, that's fine," said Israel. "But if you are buying old, and paying for old, make sure you get old. Do business with the top respected dealers, those who are willing to share information. Remember, if you buy a flat top bench that was broken, it will break again. And use a magnet to tell if what you are buying is antique cast iron or newer aluminum." (A magnet won't attach to aluminum and an aluminum piece is usually much lighter in weight.)
In addition to checking out the thousands of antiques for sale offered by about 30 dealers at this year's NYBG's Antique Garden Furniture Fair, visitors can enjoy a Specialty Plant Sale, talks, tours and live musical entertainment. (For more information, visit www.nybg.org.)
"If you don't have a garden, you still need to come. We all need naturalistic things in our homes and this show will have them," said DiSaia. "These things were not made by machine or were not mass-produced. Each piece was lovingly created and lovingly cared for for a hundred years. That love that goes into them comes back out.
"The fair is also a great place to get ideas. I have a birdbath in my house and I fill it with holly and greens at Christmas. I add little lights and it is stunning. I would not have thought of doing that except I saw the idea at one of the shows."
Not everyone will have the opportunity to visit the New York show, of course, but garden antiques can be purchased from local antique fairs and shops as well as online. (Beware if you are buying sight unseen unless you know the dealer.) No matter where a homeowner purchases large garden ornaments or furniture, however, plans for the objects should be made before a house is placed on the market.
Few homeowners will attempt to move a large, installed fountain or gazebo. But statuary that is moveable, furniture and other garden objects (new or old) can become points of contention when selling a property. A real estate professional can help determine what a seller can take and what must stay and also help prepare legal documents so buyers and sellers know exactly what is expected. Some pieces can also be sold to the buyers.
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Many of the feelings at the start of Season 5 of The Americans, premiering March 7 on FX, can be summed up in the form of a big, fat cheese Danish.
It comes off a cart packed to the brim with the perfect-looking pastries, pushed by a secretary to the desk of a senior Justice Department official who doesn't seem to be particularly hungry. He takes one anyway, bites it and tosses it aside. U-S-A.
That scene comes juxtaposed with real-life historical footage from the Soviet Union. An old lady inspects an open package of meat for sale, one of the only items on the barren shelves of the world's saddest-looking grocery store.
It's the kind of government-run market people waited in line for hours to shop at back in the U.S.S.R., a Russian character who recently defected to the United States later explains to his shocked American friends over a big American meal.
But those American friends, Mr. and Mrs. Eckert, aren't truly unfamiliar with Soviet food shortages because they're actually Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings, an all-American couple, who are actually Nadezhda and Mikhail, a pair of ultra-deep-cover KGB officers who grew up in Russia. And they're actually wearing fantastic 1980s wigs and working this guy for information.
"Sorry you had to wait in line to eat," Elizabeth says with hateful sarcasm on the way home from dinner at that Russia-hating defector's house. At that moment, she's trashing a guy for having the audacity to criticize a government that failed its citizens on basic sustenance. Can she really believe what she's saying?
Doesn't she have to, in order to carry out the kind of cold-blooded killing we see her commit in the next episode?
Food is a powerful presence in the first three episodes of this penultimate season of The Americans, and not only because the plot revolves around Phillip and Elizabeth's new mission to find out if the U.S. is somehow tampering with Russia's fragile food supply.
In the form of desserts turned down because of too much pizza, FBI agents' pathetic bachelor meals and giant feasts at Bennigan's, food is a reminder of how murky the Jennings' relationships to their two countries, both the prosperous one and the famished one, have become.
Learning that the Americans, with all their middle-class excess, could potentially starve millions of Russians in an attempt to win the Cold War leads Phillip to say, "I thought there were things they wouldn't do." His genuine surprise seems to confirm what we've long suspected: that despite being a good Communist, he's a bit of a sucker for American virtues as advertised.
He's growing disillusioned with his other country, too. "Why can't we grow enough grain?," he asks of Russia later, looking out on vast Oklahoma farmland that apparently looks like "home."
Through the story of KGB agent Oleg Burov (the fantastic Costa Ronin), who was sent back to Moscow at the end of last season, we see what's going on in Russia — massive food-related corruption and bribes in the form of tangerines.
Season 4 ended with Burov selling out a fellow KGB officer, William, to FBI agent Stan Beeman in order to stop the spread of a nasty, weaponized virus. William died a gruesome death in American hands, and Beeman and Burov seemed satisfied with the outcome. But in this world, there's always another operation, always a secret recording, and always more consequences to deal with. Season 5 has both of them dealing.
Meanwhile we find Phillip and Elizabeth navigating the usual constellation of complications that comes with being American travel agents by day, Russian spies by night and parents all the time, but there are new problems too. Mischka, Phillip's son from a long-ago romance, is busy navigating borders to escape the Soviet bloc and track down the dad he's never met, while Phillip's wildcard American daughter, Paige, is now in a full-blown relationship with the son of the spy-hunting FBI agent next door.
They've tabled those plans from last season, to finally bail on their secret identities and return home to Russia, but for how long? With only this season and an abbreviated sixth and final season next year, it feels like that's the big decision we're moving toward.
As always, it's all set to a perfect 1980s soundtrack, and written and directed with the same quiet reflectiveness, punctuated by moments of intense action, that has made the show a critical, if not ratings, success.
With Russia, and specifically covert Russian hacking against U.S. interests, playing such a prominent role in the real-life news right now, you might expect The Americans to take on some new signifcance.
But it's not necessarily the real-life espionage that comes to mind when watching these new episodes. Instead it's the predicament we're currently in when it comes to truth versus what people choose to believe, fake news, alternative facts and actual facts versus blind faith in ideology.
Can anyone trust what they're being told on The Americans? Can they trust what they believe? Deception might be the trade of these spies, but self-deception might be their real talent.


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Cal's freshmen clawed back to redemption
Unexpected gifts are often the best, and the gift from coach Cal's current crop of freshmen to the Big Blue Nation is about as good as it gets. A month ago, who would've anticipated a spot in the Final Four — well, except for the fellow with the "2014 National Championship" tattoo?
The season-long beatdown, game after game of disappointment, makes the trip even sweeter. We're cheering a team that had fallen out of the AP rankings, and likewise out of the graces of so many in the BBN, including this writer.
UK heads to Texas playing on house money, being the field's lowest seed. Aaron Harrison's prophetic statement regarding "a great story still to be written" is no longer being ridiculed.
Despite playing at full tilt, winning it all will be difficult, but at this point it's all icing on the cake. These young men don't have to win it all to redeem themselves; they've already done that. Still, nine is a nice number.
And if UK pulls off the remarkable and brings it home, the love for this team would be greater than if it had gone 40-0. There's just something to adore about a group of individuals who fall to the mat, apparently knocked out, only to rise together, united as a team. That's victory enough.
An unexpected gift.
James David Fugate
Kochs = greed
It is time for Democrats to stand up to the Koch brothers and expose the Kochs for who they are and for how they are destroying democracy. The Kochs personify the greed that is killing America. Politics in America is corrupted by big money.
The super-rich Kochs pour billions of dollars into the campaigns of Republicans who will pass legislation that benefits their enterprises. It is done at the expense of the middle class and poor.
The American people need to be made aware of the Koch brothers' shenanigans and go to the polls in record numbers to show their votes have the power to defeat corrupting big money. When big money wins, the majority of regular people lose. That is bad for our country.
It would be interesting to know how much money the Kochs will contribute to Mitch "Money is speech" McConnell's Senate re-election campaign. Will we ever know? Do we really care?
Paul Whiteley Sr.
Life is good
Those who park in handicapped spots wil now be fined $250; throwing cigarette butts on the ground merits a $500 fine, and Adam Edelen is exposing those who misuse public funds.
Life is good.
Marjorie F. Farris
Feds out of control
The power of the federal government is out of control. As the state legislators at the recent Mount Vernon Assembly realized, Washington's abuse of power — instigated by both Republicans and Democrats — must come to an end before it's too late.
The $17 trillion national debt is one example of this abuse. Our children and grandchildren will pay for Washington's spending spree. There will be taxes imposed for spending they never approved and from which they never directly benefited. The cry of that generation will echo that of the founding generation: "Taxation without representation."
Fortunately, when the national government becomes drunk with power, the states possess the authority to reorganize the power structure in a manner that preserves liberty. Article Five of the Constitution allows states to call a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments. Using that right, the states can stop the spending and debt spree, the power grabs of the federal courts, and the forfeiture of American sovereignty to the United Nations.
We are approaching a crossroads. One path leads to the escalating power of an irresponsible centralized government, resulting in the financial ruin of generations of Americans. The other leads to freedom and the chance to again be proud of these United States.
Which will we choose? I'm choosing to preserve liberty by volunteering for the Convention of States Project in Kentucky.
Deb Lanasa
Legislature must end soring
I recently saw a television advertisement that urges viewers to contact their federal lawmakers and ask them to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act, H.R.1518/S.1406. Apparently the ads will soon air in Kentucky.
The advertisement is an effort by the Humane Society of the United States to urge Congress to end soring, the inhumane practice of inflicting pain to horses' legs and feet, forcing them to perform what is known as the 'big lick' at horse shows.
The bill will help an existing federal law, the Horse Protection Act, which was passed in 1970 to stop the abuse of Tennessee walking horses. The problem with this existing law is that it is so weak that cheating and violations have run rampant. Several prominent political figures, horse breeders, trainers and veterinarians support such a bill to strengthen the law and stop these despicable acts.
Many people are aware and want to do something, but feel it is going to be overwhelming. It's not. Make a phone call. Put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard and click "send."
Now regarding cockfighting. I'm so sick and tired of Kentuckians falling back on their so-called heritage, culture and tradition to support their inhumane acts toward animals.
Why people in the commonwealth revel in the fact that many view you as backward and ignorant I will never understand.
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Wine Cork Theme Center Pieces
This last event was quite unique. Wine corks were used in varies ways from numbering tables to a large letter C. The berry cake with flowers was exceptionally well done.
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Stunning Wedding at the Cuvier Club
Purple was the color chosen for this beautiful reception at the Cuvier Club, with sunflower centerpieces adding a refreshing touch and a splash of color to this summer wedding.
If the centerpieces weren't enough to grab your attention at this stunning wedding, there was no shortage of delicious food. With this much attention to detail put into everything prepared at the Club, you can be certain there was no shortage of happy guests, either.
The warm summer day of this wedding transitioned wonderfully into a warm, beautiful summer night. Naturally, it was best enjoyed best with the contrast of a cool glass of water.
Save room for desert! An event hosted here is going to be unique, and these assorted cupcakes in place of traditional wedding cake certainly fit the bill. They were a big hit with the guests and marked the perfect end to a perfect evening, concluding yet another memorable event at the fabulous Cuvier Club.
Brewery themed #Wedding
On Saturday we were lucky to host Jessica and Austin's reception at the Cuvier Club in La Jolla. They must be San Diego natives because their theme was based around local micro breweries that are famous here. It was a really nice event that went smoothly as can be. Thanks for checking out the pictures!
These hand rolled Cuban cigars were a hit at this wedding. Though I wasn't lucky enough to try one out, they smelled amazing. If your guests, groomsman, or anyone, like cigars, this is a must.
One of my favorite appetizers that the Abbey Catering does, are these delicious hummus and pita bread snacks.
Here's a shot of their tasty wedding cake.
The bride and groom had a local brewery table sign for every table. Of course, they also served these delicious local brews during cocktail hour.
The sweetheart table is always a popular choice and I like how they decorate it. Notice how they kept the flower centerpieces low on all the tables so smiles could be shared across the ballroom.
The sweetheart table with the cake in the background. The flowers in the background on the stage are subtle but actually add a lot to the atmosphere.
On the belly bars they had these blue mason jars with candles in them. Neat, easy, and it looks great.
Here are some pictures of the centerpieces and the brewery names designating all the tables.
These were cool party favors that were at every place setting.
Just mix with your favorite vodka and you have a tasty lemonade and blueberry cocktail.
These wooden Mr. and Mrs. signs were on the backs of the bride and grooms chairs. The wooden accent is getting to be a very popular wedding item.


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[TV] New TV Spot For "Under The Dome", Now Featuring The Dome
Filming is taking place in Wilmington, N.C. for CBS's new summer series, "Under the Dome," with acclaimed director Niels Arden Oplev (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) taking the helm on the first episode.
Now we've got a third spot for the program that shows the dome in action.
"Under the Dome", which premieres Monday, June 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS, is based on Stephen King's bestselling novel "About a small town that is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. The town's inhabitants must deal with surviving the post-apocalyptic conditions while searching for answers to what this barrier is, where it came from, and if and when it will go away."
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Outlook 2010 hung on synchronizing folders - need help
Hi all.
I've just upgraded from office 2007 to 2010. Outlook 2010 imported my accounts and settings.
I have 3 Gmail accounts set up in outlook. I use IMAP on all of them.
My computer is running for 24 hours and it still says it synchronizing folders.
The image you see is after a restart I made so the time is in minutes.
I've deleted the account settings and add them back again and it still does that.
Is it a bug?
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|04 Jul 2010
I had that issue with gmail and the folder synchronisation issue as well.
Unfortunately my lazy solution was just to remove the gmail accounts from outlook - I had zero inclination in trying to discover the cause
Basically, you're not alone but I can offer no help...
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|04 Jul 2010
I had that issue with gmail and the folder synchronisation issue as well.
Unfortunately my lazy solution was just to remove the gmail accounts from outlook - I had zero inclination in trying to discover the cause
Basically, you're not alone but I can offer no help...
I think it's an IMAP issue rather than Gmail.
It doesn't seem to disturb the send/receive function though
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|04 Jul 2010
I think I found an answer:
Outlook 2010 beta, gmail imap sync isuses - Gmail Help
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for the last link, it's in russian but I used Chrome to translate the page.
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|04 Jul 2010
Thanks mate, that seems to work :)
For future reference:
In my case Outlook 2010 x64 + Win7 ultimate x6, was always sync the Gmail account (IMAP).
The solutions was (options > advanced > send & receive > Edit):
1) only sync in-box
2) only load title
Now Outlook starts synchronization and ends, and the best part... it alerts me about new mails.
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|04 Jul 2010
my pleasure but the credit goes to the other dude :)
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The Franklin Institute Builds on SCVNGR So You Can Search for Egyptian Queen(June 03, 2010)
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/03/10 -- How can your mobile device help unlock the mysteries of the Last Queen of Egypt? Find out by doing some digging at The Franklin Institute's world premiere of the Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt, opening this Saturday, June 5. The Franklin Institute is building on SCVNGR to create historically-themed challenges throughout the museum, which can be accessed right from your mobile device!
By engaging SCVNGR on your hand-held, museum-goers will discover the depth and scope of the exciting artifacts throughout this one-of-a-kind exhibit. Find out what's left of Serapis, a statue that has been underwater for almost two thousand years, and get two points. Look for a statue of a Goddess that Cleopatra dressed as during her first meeting with Marc Antony and score another two points!
Modern day explorers that successfully complete the Cleopatra challenges will get a Franklin Institute badge, as well as full bragging rights for knowing the most about one of history's greatest figures and illustrious time periods.
"Building these challenges on SCVNGR is a great opportunity to bring cutting-edge technologies into the museum," said Dr. Frederic Bertley, Vice President of The Franklin Institute. "Whether you're a first time visitor or a dedicated Franklin Institute fan, the 'Search for Cleopatra' trek on SCVNGR will provide an interactive adventure and a unique museum experience for visitors of all ages."
Playing the 'Search for Cleopatra' trek on SCVNGR is free of charge and runs daily during museum hours. Join the fun by downloading the free SCVNGR app at either the Android Market or Apple App Store or texting CLEOPATRA to 728647. A ticket is required for museum and Cleopatra exhibition entry. For more information please contact Kat Stein at [email protected] or visit www.scvngr.com. For ticket information please visit http://www.fi.edu/cleopatra/cleo_tickets.html.
About The Franklin Institute
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a renowned and innovative leader in the field of science and technology learning, as well as a dynamic center of activity. Pennsylvania's most visited museum, it is dedicated to creating a passion for learning about science by offering access to hands-on science education. For more information, visit www.fi.edu. "Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt," will run from June 5, 2010 - January 2, 2011. Organized by National Geographic and Arts and Exhibitions International, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities and the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM), the exhibition will feature about 150 artifacts and takes visitors inside the present-day search for Cleopatra, which extends from the sands of Egypt to the depths of the Bay of Aboukir near Alexandria.
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The Glenisle Inn is hosting its 1st Burns Supper on Friday 31st January and will be CLOSED to non ticket holders. For a great night of entertainment please ask a member of staff for tickets or call 01556 600429.
Ticket price £25
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The Glenisle Inn - Friday 20th Dec come along and see Vivianne Brown bathing in baked beans - 4pm!!! Lets hope for some sunshine.
And so the party season is upon us!!
To book a table please call us. We also have a courtesy minibus for parties of 5 and over just ask a member of staff when booking!
Sam and Victoria welcome you to The Glenisle Inn.
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Highland Council identifies £3.5m shortfall in budget
Highland Council has identified a £3.5m shortfall in its budget for next year after having already agreed £12m of savings.
In a report to be considered by councillors next week, officers said the local authority needed to address the gap in 2014-15.
The report recommends that a thorough review of spending be done before deciding what to do next.
Potential savings could include shortening school days and weeks.
The idea has been looked at previously by staff and councillors.
In August last year, the council said shortening school days for P4 and 5 pupils at rural schools by 30 minutes could save £3.2m a year.


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Hello. :)
It's been quite a long time since I've been around here... Honestly I hadn't been doing much crocheting. Started learning to sew a bit which is super fun! But now that the craft season is upon us I'm going to be sharing my progress. I'm going to be in a craft fair for the first time in December and right now I'm working on making teddy bears similar to the winter bear i made last September. Here are a few pictures and descriptions:
Say hello to Cocoa! Christmas is his favorite time of year because it's when he can share the drink of his namesake with his best friend Marshmallow! Together they make the perfect pair.
Say hello to Marshmallow! She adds that special something to any occasion and according to Cocoa, he wouldn't be the same without her, his best friend!
Say hello to Peppermint! This spicy girl is the sweeter half of the mint twins. Her and her brother Spearmint love everything about Christmas and make life festive where ever they go!
Say hello to Spearmint! Strong and soft at the same time; Spearmint is the twin brother to Peppermint. He loves to spread Christmas cheer with is sister all season long!
So there ya go! I'm hoping to make 24 of these guys in time for the fair, along with some other crafty things. A few of those other things will also be crocheted so I'll add those here when I get around to making them... In the mean time, Happy Halloween!
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Fisherman's Ring Walkthrough
Hello everybody, it's been a while... I've had a request to go through the steps for the motif called The Fisherman's Ring, so that's what I've got today. I had made one of these before I started this blog and so my previous post only has the finished pictures. I remember that back when I originally made this that the pattern was confusing and weird and after going through it again, I have a couple alterations, so let's get started!
This is the starter chain, easy enough.
Ok, so here was the first change I made. I followed the instructions and kept coming up short, so instead of chaining 3 and the doing 15 double crochets, I only did 13. I'm not sure why that worked, because the math doesn't really make sense, but what can I say? If you're having trouble, just give this a try.
The last five pictures are all from round two. The first two show you how it starts, and the third and fourth are pictures of the last cable and how to finish it off. You have to go in front of the first cable. And the last picture is what it looks like finished.
On the third round it tells you to single crochet at the base of the next cable, in this picture you can see three spaces between the chain and my finger, the base is the middle one (I think, at least that's where I sc'd on mine).
Finished front.
Finished back.
Round four, you should be at 40 stitches around at this point.
Finished round five; the only thing I want to say about this is that I skipped a stitch on the last cable. you could do one stitch less on the round before, but I didn't want to go back again. I think it still looks ok. :)
Round six.
This is a close up of the end of round six for anyone that might find the instructions confusing. Instead of chaining five you chain two and do a double crochet where you would normally put the slip stitch.
Round seven, pretty simple.
And finally, round eight! Also, pretty simple.
There you have it! If there's still any confusion, please feel free to ask. I would love to help with anything I can. This is a very lovely motif/square but I must say it's a bit of a pain. I really don't like crocheting into chains, it's so tedious. I love crocheting into chain spaces but that's different. Good luck!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
R2D2 Beanie
I know it's been quite a while since I've posted. Let's call it a mourning period... I'm not 100% yet, but I feel spirited enough to start my blog back up. I'm going to try something new this month, seeing as it's now December. I think most crafters would agree that this time of year is by far the busiest. Firstly because of all the gifts you want to make for friends and family (that you should have started much earlier). And secondly because of all the requests to make things from friends and family for them to give others. So this month I will be posting as things are finished and I'm starting with this R2D2 beanie!
This was a request from a friend's boyfriend's mother for an 8 year old nephew. It was my first time making such a detailed beanie but I think it turned out pretty great. Of course, I love Star Wars so I'm already jealous of this kid. Maybe after Christmas I can make one for myself!
The pattern which I based this on can be found here. I strayed a little from the directions, but they're a little loose anyway.
Have a very crafty holiday season! I hope to be posting again soon!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
RIP Squishy
sorry i haven't been posting. i buried my cat today... haven't felt much like doing anything. she was going to be 13 next week. she was with me for half my life. i ache thinking of her in the cold ground. it was a rough battle with lymphoma cancer to which she succumbed gracefully. she was the sweetest kitty i've ever known. loving without being needy, playful without being mean, cute and beautiful at the same time. she loved to cuddle and always blessed me when i sneezed (seriously, she'd meow every time). she was with me through the hardest times in my life. she was with me as i struggled through high school. she was with me when i moved away from home for the first time. she was with me when i first picked up a crochet hook (and yarn was her favorite toy ever since). she was definitely the most important thing in my life and i wish there had been more i could have done for her...
Rest in peace, Boston. I love you forever.
Rest in peace, Boston. I love you forever.
Monday, November 5, 2012
No-tif Monday
I was working on my motif for today and I totally failed. Some how I ended up with too many loops! I'm not sure if it was me or the pattern or what, but I'll deal with it tomorrow. I'll either be fixing it or doing a completely new one... we'll see.
I would have tried harder today, but I think I caught a cold from my dad... bleh...
I would have tried harder today, but I think I caught a cold from my dad... bleh...
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This brief, best-selling Western civilization text has helped thousands of students learn about the world they live in by exploring the story of its past. Jack Spielvogel's engaging, chronological narrative and extensive inclusion of primary source documents, weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as it is instructive. Each chapter offers a substantial introduction and conclusion that sparks students' imaginations by giving them a context within which to understand these disparate themes. And while the single-author narrative makes it easy for students to follow the story of Western civilization, Spielvogel's use of maps and primary sources--including official documents, poems, and songs--truly enliven the past while introducing students to the challenges involved in interpreting history. The richness of the text's pedagogy, in tandem with its brevity, make it the ideal choice for instructors who wish to offer students an economical yet trusted book, or those who use a primary text in combination with readings and materials of their own selection. Available in the following split options: WESTERN CIVILIZATION: A BRIEF HISTORY, Fourth Edition (Chapters 1-29), ISBN: 0-495-09973-2; Volume I: To 1715, Fourth Edition (Chapters 1-16), ISBN: 0-495-09974-0; Volume II: Since 1500, Fourth Edition (Chapters 13-29), ISBN: 0-495-09975-9. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.[These books] weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of history into a gripping story.
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Being Able-Bodied Doesn't Make Jobs Magically Appear
As most are aware by now, the House Republicans voted to deeply cut food stamps. As even the conservative Tyler Cowen explained, these cuts make absolutely no sense. Unless you just really hate poor people, there is no cogent rationale for this. Of course, in our politics it is OK to hate poor people, and so here we are.
One of the interesting bits of rhetoric that have come out of this whole event is the condemnation of able-bodied people being on the program. The Republicans want to drive able-bodied folks off of the program.
On its face, the focus on able-bodied people is just confusing. SNAP is not a disability program. It's an income support program for poor people, including able-bodied people, including even those who work and have an income. With food stamps, we are just trying to pump up the incomes of the poor, make their lives more comfortable, their families more economically secure, and so on.
But even if we ignore all of that for a moment, the able-bodied focus makes particularly no sense in our present economic climate. If you haven't heard, we are still reeling from the 2008 recession. Full employment has not returned. The economy is not back at capacity. This means, as Texas Governor Rick Perry pointed out a short time ago, there are not enough jobs to go around, able-bodied or not.
The data we have confirms this as well. The red line is the number of unemployed people while the blue line is the number of job openings. In good times these lines are pretty close to each other, but as you can see, they have sharply diverged. In the most recent month for which there is available data, July of this year, there were three unemployed people for every job opening.
Focusing on individuals being able-bodied makes very little sense in any economic climate. But in a recessed economy that is way beneath full employment, it is entirely incoherent. The importance, presumably, of someone being able-bodied is that they can get work. But an able-bodied person cannot get work when there is no work to be gotten. And that's the reality millions of people currently find themselves in.
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Dark colors are definitely mine colors. At least i feel the most comfortable when i wearing them. Actually there is everything new- Brogue in oxford, Burgundy skiny pant, and the rest. Pant and Brogue you are seeing in this post. Pant look the best connected with brogue but its obvious that those are not the most comfortable shoes for a walk or meeting with friends. But i'm keen on to wearing those pairing with skinny burgundy pants. Hey peoples here you can see the star tattoo on my ankle, there are different versions of star tattoo, and most popular is five-point design and i have done it. Fashionista have a great weekend ahead.
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The controversy surrounding Karl Rove's Conservative Victory Project, the new super PAC designed, according to the New York Times, to "recruit seasoned candidates and protect Senate incumbents from challenges by far-right conservatives and Tea Party enthusiasts who Republican leaders worry could complicate the party's effort to win control of the Senate." Elections guru Nate Silver now writes in the pages of the Times that Rove's endorsement of candidates may actually backfire on those candidates, since Rove is perceived as an establishment insider. Money, says Silver, isn't the deciding factor in Tea Party vs. establishment primaries – perception of conservatism is. Writes Silver:
[T]he overall message from the data should be reasonably clear. The establishment candidates substantially outraised the insurgents, by an average of $4.3 million to $1.2 million based on the last Federal Election Commission reports that the candidates filed in advance of the primary. (The difference in median fund-raising totals, which reduces the influence of outliers, is just as substantial: about $3 million for the establishment candidates versus about $400,000 for the insurgents.) And yet, the insurgent candidates won 11 of 23 races, or nearly half the contests.
Silver points out that if Rove is seen as having backed an establishment candidate against a Tea Party candidate, the establishment candidate could pay a heavy electoral price. Good examples include newly-minted Senator Ted Cruz, who was opposed by establishment-supported David Dewhurst in the Texas primaries, but won handily. Rep. Steve King (R-IA) is another candidate who would undoubtedly benefit from Rove's opposition to his Senate candidacy – he currently leads in the primary polling.
Meanwhile, Tea Party groups are mobilizing in opposition to the Conservative Victory Project's stated goals. Jenny Beth Martin, founder of Tea Party Patriots, said, "He sounds like he's challenging us, and we're ready to rise to the challenge … I'm going to be engaging with the donors over the next several weeks to let them know what we're doing and to show them that we can do what the Republican Party is not doing right now, which is building a ground game."
Rove's position as an establishment apparatchik has been minted over the past several years; in 2012, he reportedly even intervened with Komen for the Cure to encourage them to reinstate funding for Planned Parenthood as they came under assault from the Obama left. Before that, Rove's position as the architect of a disastrous Bush second term that focused largely on socialistic spending schemes and a befuddled regulatory policy paved the way for Barack Obama's ascent to power.
Rove says he isn't interested in internecine warfare. Obviously, conservatives hope that's the case. But if he begins to intervene in primaries by backing establishment types rather than helping to identify the best Tea Party candidates, Conservative Victory Project may become a net loser.
Ben Shapiro is Editor-At-Large of Breitbart News and author of the book "Bullies: How the Left's Culture of Fear and Intimidation Silences America" (Threshold Editions, January 8, 2013).


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I think painting shiny dots could be kinda easy. Although, we have the stupid West Coast "orange peel" textured walls. Which I hate, btw! I miss my good ole flat Midwest walls with real corners. Oh well. I'm still thinking these shiny dots need to go somewhere.
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The first tract was given to the state by the City of Portland and Multnomah County in 1938. From 1945 to 1971, additional were added. Crown Point is a National Natural Landmark. A noteworthy architectural feature is the observation building encircled by the scenic old Columbia River Highway. The Vista House was built in 1916 to provide a vantage point and rest stop for motorists. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Acreage: 305.75
Annual day-use attendance: 584,832
Crown Point State Scenic Corridor FAQ
Please call the Rooster Rock State Park office at 503-695-2261 ext. 0 for any questions related to events.
According to a 2012 survey of park visitors:
95% of our customers describe being "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their overall experience at Vista House at Crown Point.
86% of our customers reported that they were either "very likely" or "likely" to return to Vista House at Crown Point in the future.
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UAS shall be limited and/or prohibited in Oregon State Parks in the Columbia River Gorge by reason of the following:
1. Interfere with other, established forms of recreation.
2. Endanger a natural or cultural resource. (This includes disturbance of sensitive wildlife.)
3. Pose a risk to people or property.
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Visitors following these UAS Guidelines are allowed to fly UAS in the following Oregon State Park properties in the Columbia River Gorge:
• George W. Joseph State Natural Area
• Dalton Point State Recreation Site
• Mitchell Point (Wygant State Natural Area, Vinzenz Lausman Memorial State Natural Area, Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area)
• Mayer State Park (East, West, and Middle)
• Post Canyon (Wygant State Natural Area, Vinzenz Lausman Memorial State Natural Area, Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area)
UAS are allowed seasonally, between October 1 and May 31, in the following Oregon State Park properties:
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• Rooster Rock State Park (ALLOWED ONLY WEST of the main office restroom)
• Benson State Recreation Area
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• Rocky Butte State Scenic Corridor
• Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
• Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
• Crown Point State Scenic Corridor
• Rooster Rock State Park (PROHIBITED EAST of the main office restroom, allowed seasonally WEST)
• Lower Latourell Falls (Guy W. Talbot State Park)
• Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
• Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
• Angel's Rest Trailhead
• Ainsworth State Park
• Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail (Including: John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor, Bonneville State Scenic Corridor, Toothrock Trailhead, Bridge of the Gods Trailhead, Hatfield West Trailhead, and Hatfield East Trailhead)
• Wyeth State Recreation Area (Undeveloped)
• Starvation Creek State Park
• Viento State Park
• Koberg Beach State Recreation Site
• Memaloose State Park
• Memaloose Overlook
• Rowena Crest
UAS are prohibited between June 1 and September 30 in the following properties:
• Dabney State Recreation Area
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• Benson State Recreation Area
UAS may be authorized in "Prohibited" Oregon State Park properties under agreed upon conditions, with a valid Special Use Permit signed by the park manager. 14 days of notice are required. Special Use Permits may be considered for reasons such as scientific research, natural or cultural resource mapping, search and rescue, marketing, facility inspections, and/or similar activities.
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Once permitted, please follow the "Columbia River Gorge Oregon State Parks: UAS Guidelines" stated below and carry your Special Use Permit on you when flying your drone in parks.
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• UAS may only be flown in areas and during dates listed as "Allowed" in the "UAS in Oregon State Parks, Columbia River Gorge: Park Listing and Guidelines" and with a signed Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Guidelines.
• UAS must be flown away from any structures, trees, or overhead obstacles.
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• Keep your UAS in your sight at all times.
• Keep your UAS away from populated and noise-sensitive areas such as campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.
• Remain 25 feet away from individuals and vulnerable property including but not limited to parking lots, trail heads, restrooms, picnic shelters, park offices, park shop yards, park utility buildings, and heavily traveled roadways.
• Do not interfere with other recreational users; yield to people who were there before you.
• Obey all privacy laws.
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This is a geometrically shaped, dark purple bowl that looks to be 1930. I thought it was French. But the IVV solution looks right.
Cannot be 30's - they were not formed until 1952 - interestingly as a co-operative and still run as such !
They produce 2 million objects per year - 50% exported
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Some graduates have shared their lives since kindergarten
By Phyllis Moore
Published in News on June 11, 2006 2:05 AM
MOUNT OLIVE -- Amid all the pomp and circumstance of graduation can always be found the giddiness of students readying to go out into the world and make it their own.
For 119 students at Spring Creek High School on Saturday morning, the day marked more than the rite of passage that comes with earning a high school diploma and turning the tassel on a cardboard cap. They make up the last class to attend school in the same building since kindergarten.
One of those was Hannah Lane.
"I'm real excited but it's bittersweet at the same time," she said as her classmates lined up for the ceremonies in Kornegay Arena at Mount Olive College. "I have been there for 13 years; next year I won't go back."
Summer for Hannah will also be fleeting, as she leaves June 25 to start classes at UNC-Wilmington. She said she aspires to do something in the medical field and is leaning toward becoming a plastic surgeon.
In her speech, salutatorian Janet Potter said, "Some people believe it is crazy that some of us have spent 13 whole years in the same building with the same people, but me, I don't think it's crazy because I consider you guys to be my family ... We care about one another, we support one another."
To lighten up the mood and play off her role as salutatorian, Janet chose to use a prop to capture the audience's attention. Encouraging her classmates to join her in saluting parents, teachers and others who contributed to their accomplishments, she wore a large foam finger as she spoke.
Valedictorian Amanda Bragg said she came to the occasion with mixed emotions -- happiness, sadness, pride and thankfulness.
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Is Frank Ocean Ready For Some Same Sex Matrimony-dom With His Model "Friend" Willy Cartier?
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Is Frankie ready to put a ring on his fine lil French thang? Late Sunday night Frank Ocean tweeted out a message that had many asking whether he and boo thang Willy Cartier are more serious than we originally thought:
Willy is from France… Clearly Frankie has been "Thinking bout" him and their future eh?
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