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Platinum, one of the most abundant platinum metals, and its alloys are indispensable in the chemical laboratory for electrodes and for crucibles and dishes in which materials can be heated to high temperatures. Platinum is used for electrical contacts and sparking points because it resists both the high temperatures and chemical attack of electric arcs. Jewelry and dental alloys account for much of its use; platinum-iridium is used for surgical pins. The prototype international standard kilogram of mass was made from an alloy of 90 percent platinum and 10 percent iridium. The electrical resistivity of platinum is relatively high and depends markedly upon the temperature; the international temperature scale from −183° to 630° C (−297° to 1,166° F) is defined in terms of a resistance thermometer made with platinum wire. As a catalyst, platinum has many applications, notably in automotive catalytic converters and in petroleum refining.
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It was Durango Demon domination.
The Durango High School girls swimming team won 11 of 23 events Friday and Saturday at the Montrose High School Girls Invitational in Montrose to splash to an easy first-place team finish with almost 40 points more than its closest competitor.
The Demons finished with 520 points, as they added to their already full pool of state qualifiers. Montrose was second with 481, followed by third-place Glenwood Springs with 420. The rest of the 11 teams finished with less than 350 total points.
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In addition to her team wins, Kniffin won three more individual races 50 backstroke in 28.6 seconds, 100 free in a state-qualifying 57.68 and the 100 back in 1:03.49 and she took second in the 50 free in 26.67.
Kniffin was edged out in the 50 free by Mummery, who won in 26.43. Mummery also tallied a few runner-up swims in the 200 back (2:21.11), the 200 free in a state-qualifying 2:07.7 and just behind Kniffin in 1:06.09 in the 100 back.
Chapman got a win in the 200 individual medley in a state-qualifying 2:21.06 before taking third in the 200 butterfly in 2:25.78 and second in the 400 individual medley in 4:58.18 and the 200 breaststroke in 2:42.63.
Cotgageorge won the 100 individual medley in 1:09.58 and took third in the 50 fly in 30.98.
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Katie Pannell scored some long-distance points for Durango, too, with a fourth-place finish in the 1,000 free in 13:5.65.
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The recent shootings at the Aurora movie theater and the school in Newtown, Conn., have caused enormous grief for the victims families and the nation as a whole.
Predictably, liberal politicians are rushing to pass another ineffective gun law. The National Rifle Associations call for an armed guard to be placed at every school has been met with hoots of derision, yet that seems the only sure way to protect these innocents.
The Democrats mantra is that adding more guns will only lead to more shootings. They ignore the facts that criminals carry guns all the time and the insane only listen to the demonic voices in their heads. No law written will deter these crazed maniacs from violence. Americans need to face up to the facts; the only people walking around unarmed in public are good people. Isnt it past time we leveled the playing field?
Suppose that in the Aurora theater that fateful night, there would have been several law-abiding citizens who were legally carrying a concealed weapon? What if there had been an armed security guard in the principals office when that madman Lanza broke in and started shooting? Dont you believe there could have been an entirely different outcome? Our Founding Fathers created the Second Amendment to the Constitution to give you the right to defend yourself from harm, not to hunt ducks.
Evil will not stop because Congress passes another law outlawing it. The police cannot be everywhere, and these murderous cowards specifically target places where the police are not likely to be found.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC/The Loop) – Scholarly Men in Action have set a goal to raise graduation rates among men at UTC.
Cameron Armstrong, UTC Senior and founding member said, the organization began when members realized a need for a strong alliance. They looked at graduation statistics and noticed a trend. So they decided to form an organization that focused on leadership, brotherhood, academics, financial support and mentorship for college males.
According to collegecompletion.chronicle.com, only 16-percent of UTC students graduate in four years and 37-percent graduate in six years. In comparison, all public universities in the state of Tennessee have a graduation rate of 20-percent in four years and 46-percent in six years.
Scholarly Men in Action are trying to change that. They want to encourage the knowledge in men, so they can cross the stage and turn their tassels.
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Each week, this group of men meet on campus to discuss how they are doing. They encourage each other to stay in school and follow their dreams.
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Step Back in Time at the Bidwell House Museum
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Visit a living piece of 18th century Berkshire history, lovingly restored to its 1780's condition: The Bidwell House Museum in Monterey, Massachusetts.
An elegant example of a Georgian saltbox style construction, The Bidwell House was originally built in the mid 1700's as a parsonage by the Reverend Adonijah Bidwell (1716-1784) and a visit here tells the story of the early settlement of the Berkshires.
Bidwell House was restored to it's late 1700's condition thanks to the hard work of two fashion designers from New York: Jack Hargis and David Brush.
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I wouldn't be a big drinker, but I do like on occasion to take a drink and head out with friends. Usually when we all get together shots are broke out and we all have one. One of my favourite shots is Goldschlager because I love cinnamon and I find that for an alcoholic drink, it is actually quite easy to drink.
About Goldschlager
Goldschlager is cinnamon schnapps that originated in Switzerland. It is quite strong and is 43.5% alcohol by volume (87% proof). It is quite an easy drank shot if you enjoy cinnamon and in the bottle there are visible flakes of gold floating in it. It says on the bottle that this is real gold, though the flakes are really tiny and thin.
Usually I take Goldschlager as a shot, however another nice (but toxic) cocktail that you can make with it, if you are feeling particularly crazy is a Glitterbomb, which consists of a shot of Goldschlager and a half can of Redbull.
The Taste
This alcohol has quite a strong cinnamon taste to it, it has a warm alcoholic taste to it, though I find that it is actually quite easily drank. It isn't the type of drink that I would sit and sip in on a quiet night in or enjoy and savour the taste of, but as far as shots go, this one is quite nice.
Price and Availability
You can buy a quarter bottle of this in the off-licence for around £7, I think that this is a good price as you never really need much more than one or two shots of it in a night and it seems to last me a good few weekends when I buy it.
This is a very strong shot, that tastes lovely and has a warm cinnamon taste to it. It isn't for everyone but if you enjoy cinnamon and are looking for a drink with a bit of an extra kick to it, Goldschlager is a really good choice to make. Overall I would give this shot 4 out of 5 stars.
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Whenever I go on a big night out, one of my friends invariably suggests that we do shots and the drink of choice is usually Sambuka. I just can't stomach it and I am now old enough and wise enough to know that it doesn't agree with me. Amongst others, I now find myself choosing the rather unusual Goldschlager.
About the drink
The name of the drink is German and it literally means 'Gold Beater'. The drink has Swizz origins but it is now producted in Italy. This drink is a version of Schnapps and it is flavoured with Cinnamon. What makes this drink special is that is has tiny flakes of gold floating in it.
The rumours
Different rumours surround this drink. The first is that the 24 carat gold flakes are not real but are infact a lookylikey substance instead. If indeed they are real, the flakes are so thin that they would only amount to around £1 in value so chances are that they are. The other rumour is that the flakes are there to make tiny cuts in your throat in order to allow the alcohol to be absorbed into the bloodstream at a faster rate. This again is unlikely to be true as the flakes are too thin and not actually sharp at all but the story makes the drink a more interesting one.
The product is a transparent liquid which has a ever so slightly golden tinge. In the bottle, you can clearly see the golden flakes and they are suspended in the bottle making it look a very eye catching drink indeed. When you pour the liquid into a shot glass, you get around 5 flakes of gold so the bottle is pretty packed with bit. The bottle which it comes in is clear so that you can see the gold flakes floating around.
I've only ever has this drink on a night out and for a shot I pay around £4. Obviously this price will vary greatly depending in the type of place your in and on different offers. For a bottle, you will need to spend about £25 for 70cl and it has an alcohol percentage of around 40%.
The drink has quite a thick and syrupy consistency. I assume this is so that the gold flakes are suspended as it wouldn't be such an effective thing if they all sat at the bottom of the bottle. The drink has a really strong taste so some people will hate it. Unlike shots of vodka though, the strong taste isn't that of alcohol. You can clearly taste the cinnamon and it is also has a bit of sweetness to it. The aroma of cinnamon is also really strong and so this adds to the taste of it.
You can't feel or taste the gold bits and you most definitely can't feel then hurting your throat. You don't experience a sore throat afterwards either which leads me to think the little story is nothing but a rumour. It doesn't have an after taste and it is easy to drink down. It didn't make me feel sick although as it is such a strong percentage of alcohol, it will make you feel tipsy and should be drunk in moderation and responsibly. Obviously you need to be over 18 to drink this one as it contains alcohol.
All in all, this is a suprising shot that is completely different to all other shots I've tried. Considering it's high alcohol content, it doesn't actually taste or smell like alcohol. Unless you have an aversion to cinnamon, you should like it although it will be too sweet for some. Whether the flakes of gold are real or not, they bring a novelty factor to the drink making it look pretty and the story surrounding the drink more interesting. I really like the drink and it makes a night out for the Sambuca hater more enjoyable.
I first discovered Goldschlager when I worked in a cocktail bar back in the mid 1990's. I loved the novelty idea of it having flakes of gold floating about in it and it was an instant hit with my friends and I. I am also a big lover of cinnamon and to have a drink with two of my favourite things; cinnamon and gold, it was like all my Christmas' had come at once. A few months ago I decided to have a massive blow out in the house and ordered a lot of drink online, I ordered Jagermeister, Baileys, a load of becks, Vodka and finally, Goldshlager.
==What is it?==
Goldshlager is a clear cinnamon schnapps, the selling point, being the flakes of gold leaf floating about in it. The gold is so fine that it isn't worth that much in monetary terms, so I wouldn't bother getting the sieve out. The schnapps has an abv of 43.5% or 87 proof. Goldschlager comes under the Diageo brand and is produced in Italy, although it was first produced in Switzerland, hence the German name, translated means gold beater. The bottle seems to be shaped like a bell(I think that's the best way to describe the shape of it) and it is quite heavy, even when empty. The name emblazoned on the bottom half of the bottle and the words "Real Gold Flakes" stamped onto it(it's not really stamped it just gives you the effect that it is). Above the name of the drink is a gold seal, it's not actually gold, more plastic with a gold colour to it. Shaking the bottle gives it that snow globe feel when you see all the flakes of gold floating about.
Goldschlager comes in a 70cl bottle and you can purchase this at most off licenses, I have noticed it is hard to come by, however, and sometimes you are better off buying it online like I did. I purchased my bottle from www.thedrinkshop.com and I paid £24.95, not expensive but not cheap either.
I really enjoyed the cinnamon drink, the downside to drinking it in a heavy session was the horrendous heartburn I suffered from during the night, so it's probably best not to drink a lot of the stuff. Overall this drink is fantastic and the gold leafs are certainly a talking point to people who hadn't seen or tried the drink before. This drink tastes lovely when a shot is dropped into a glass of Monster to make a Glitterbomb, a nice change from a Jagerbomb or you can mix Jagermeister and Goldschlager together, I can't remember what that's called but down the hatch it went anyway. I find this drink to be a nice warming winter drink, it would certainly not be out of place next to a bottle of baileys on a cold winters night.
Goldschlager is a Swiss cinnamon schnapps drink. It is 43.5% ABV and what makes this drink really special is that it has little flakes of real gold floating in it. The drink is a clear liquid in a glass bottle and when you give the bottle a shake, the gold flakes swirl around and look amazing.
To taste, the drink has a sweet, syrupy flavour. After you swallow the cinnamon taste hits you. I find the cinnamon taste to be similar to that of red Aftershock, for those of you who have tried it.
Due to the high alcohol percentage of this drink, it is best drunk either as a shot or combined with a mixer. It can also be used in cocktails. I generally will take Goldschlager as a shot, but have also enjoyed it mixed with diet coke. A popular way to drink it is as a Glitterbomb, where a shot of Goldschlager is dropped into a glass of red bull/energy drink (similar to a Jagerbomb only using Goldschlager instead of Jagermeister!).
I love Goldschlager in particular at Christmas time, as I think the gold flakes and the cinnamon taste give it a real Christmasy feel! It is definitely a drink that should be enjoyed in small amounts as too much leaves me feeling rosy cheeked and with the occasional slurring of words.
Goldschlager is a more expensive schnapps drink, with a 70cl bottle usually costing around £21-23 depending on where you buy it. For this reason it is something I only consume at Christmas time as a bit of a treat.
For those of you who haven't tried it and like cinnamon, I would definitely recommend giving it a go!
Thanks for reading/rating and I hope you found my review helpful.
Everyone likes a drink or two. Well, I know not everyone, but everybody that I know and spend time with will at least have a beer or two every few days, and usually significantly more than that. Having lived abroad a few times and meeting people from all over Europe and having friends who have done the same, however, has alerted me to the fact that most countries don't drink as much as we Brits do. Some people may find that cause for concern but I am included among the people for whom that fact inspires a sense of pride in being from the United Kingdom. We do know how to have fun. While you would imagine Germany to be the same, they don't drink in the same way as we do. Here in Bavaria there is obviously a large selection of beer and every restaurant and pub will serve as much light, dark and wheat beer as you'd like as well as wine, but spirits are harder to come by. Even the very German sounding Goldschläger isn't the easiest to find and I still find it strange that the only place I could reliably get this drink was Heriot Watt's union, as the bar was fairly limited and not the kind of place you'd imagine to get an 'unusual' drink.
== Goldschläger ==
Goldschläger is a cinnamon flavoured liqueur/spirit/schnapps/alcoholic beverage that contains flakes of gold leaf. The amount of gold in it is very low, however, at would have a very low value should you try to extract it all from the bottle, so that's not anything to get too excited about. I've heard that the gold flakes were included with the intention of very slightly cutting the inside of your throat when you drink it, allowing the alcohol to get into your blood stream more quickly, but I haven't had this rumour substantiated. The alcohol content of Goldschläger is fairly high at just over 40% and so should either be drank as a shot or with a mixer.
== What I Thought ==
Goldschläger is one of my favourite drinks and I am disappointed that it isn't available in more places. It is sweet and cinnamony but the alcohol stops it from tasting sickly sweet (although drinking too much of it will of course still have a nauseating effect). The cinnamon also makes it taste a bit spicy without being hot or painful. The bits of gold leaf also make it an interesting and fairly unique drink as well as adding a bit of texture.
Goldschläger isn't particularly common and so you don't find it in many cocktails or other combinations of drinks. It is, however, one of the three alcohols found in 'liquid cocaine', along with Jägermeister and Bacardi. My friend and I decided to try it with Jägermeister without being aware of this, and named this shot a 'Jägerschläger' or 'hunter puncher', which is what those two words mean in German. The result is a pleasant one, with the sweet cinnamon flavour of Goldschläger being complemented well by the stronger taste of the Jägermeister. I also find that diet coke makes a nice mixer to drink this schnapps with, but that full sugar coke is too much when combined with such a sweet alcoholic beverage.
== Conclusion ==
I greatly enjoy and would highly recommend Goldschläger if you can find it. I actually couldn't find it on mysupermarket.co.uk (where I normally go to find food and drink prices for the sake of reviews), but a 700ml bottle can be found on thedrinkshop.com for £24.45. I think that this is a very reasonable price considering that this is such a nice drink and is so unusual. I'd also keep an eye out for it in bars, although it's the kind of drink you're unlikely to find on offer.
Goldshlager is a brilliant shooter that contains flakes of gold. It has an attractive look and an addictive taste.
Goldshlager comes in a quirky bottle that has a gold stamp and black writing. The thing I love most about a bottle of Goldshlager is when you shake the bottle the gold flakes swirl around it and it just looks really pretty.
The taste of Goldshlager to me is pretty unique it tastes sort of sweet but leaves a spicy cinnamon aftertaste which is great at Christmas time. As soon as I start drinking Goldshlager my face heats up I'm not sure why it only happens with this drink but it's great if I'm already freezing.
It has a syrup like consistantly and is a pain the backside if you spill it on yourself (which I have done a few times, what a waste) as you turn into a sticky Goldshlager monster. I find that people either love this or hate it but I love it.
I love this product but it is a product you should consumer carefully because of it's high alcohol content. One minute you feel fine and dandy and then the next you can barley string a sentence together without slurring your words. The problem is when you have one shot of Goldshlager you want another and another so you should try and limit yourself otherwise you will be staggering about or hitting the floor.
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Goldshlager is pretty expensive the last time I got a bottle it was £21.00 for a 70cl bottle. It is worth it just to try it.
All I have to say is that Goldschlager is by far my favorite alcoholic drink, mainly because the taste of alcohol is not prominent and it really gets you feeling a buzz...FAST. I'm only 17 but I've had my fair share of drinks, and Goldschlagger honestly takes the gold (no pun intended). It is worth the price about $35 in the U.S.. The only con to this is the amount for the price, if you could get the same amount you'd get in a Bacardi for $35 then this drink would be GLORIOUS!!!
I have never been a fan of anything remotely aniseed flavoured: sambuca, aftershock, absinthe, but i tried a shot of Goldschlager because of the immense peer pressure on me. Let me set the scene: it was a friday night, in a Lloyds bar, 5 girls havin a good night, standing at the bar, and one of the girls orders 5 shots of Goldschlager...... Well...i have to say it was honsetly disgusting, i gagged and nearly threw up on the floor! Goldschlager is a thick syrupy version of sambuca, but a bit weaker flavour than most sambucas, oh, and it has little pieces of goldleaf floating around in it, with the apparant intention of cutting you throat so that the alcohol can get into your bloodstream quicker. In my opinion, any drink that has the intention of harming the recipient should b avioded at all costs, and cost it does. Goldschlager is not cheap! I do not know how much it costs to buy a bottle here, but in duty free at the airport, it is about 15 pounds, and for a shot in a Lloyds bar, it is about 1.50 Overall, i would say this drink is overrated and disgusting, and would give it 0/10 for effort!
Before you read on, please believe me when I say that this sort of thing doesn't happen often!! A couple of years ago, my kids were all at their Gran's in Scotland for a week. I was free, free, free!! I went out for lunch with a good girlfriend of mine to a really nice pub in Newcastle, County Down called Quinn's. We had a lovely, civilized bar lunch, and I even pushed the boat out and had a nice glasss of claret with it. I felt really guilty for drinking in daylight hours, but as you will discover when you read on, I soon got over the guilt factor. My husband rang me on my mobile and said he was going to be late home. I told him where i was, and he made the mistake of telling me to go ahead and have a couple of drinks, after all, it's not often I don't have the ankle-biters to look after! We got a bottle of the claret we has sampled, and seemed to get a taste for this daylight drinking lark. The barman was a frien of my friend, and he asked if we'd ever tried Goldsclager. I'd never heard of it, let alone drank it. Apparently, I was told, it was a schnapps type drink. Cinnamon flavoured, sweet and spicy, with little fleks of gold through it. I thought, feck it, something so pretty looking deserves to be sampled! We got a shot each, and I gingerly took a sip of it. I was immediately struck by the warm feeling running from my throat down to my stomach. The taste was delicious. This surprised me, as I'm not a spirit drinker. "Another one?" my friend asked. "Oh go on then" said I. Instead of a sip this time, we both knocked it back in one. That lovely warmth was fast spreading to my toes. 8 more "Oh, go on then" laters, and this woman was hardly fit to bite her own finger nails! It was now 3 o'clock in the afternoon. I was completely p*s*ed. There wasn't even a little Jimminy Cricket on my shoulder scold
ing me. I don't think I really realised how far gone I was. All I remember thinking was that this Goldschlager stuff was really neat. It was the nicest tasting thing I'd ever tasted. To this day, it still is. We got a taxi home to my house, and when I tried to boil the kettle for a lovely after lunch, civilised style coffee, I ended up going into a fit of lasughter that took over 15 minutes to get over and, I'm ashamed to say, resulted in a change of clothing being required!! As well as cinnamony, sweet, spicy, warm & pretty to look at, please add potent. Not sure if it was because we drunk them so quickly, but I've never been reduced to a state like that in my life. My husband arrived home later to find little old me snoring my head off, and not to be found concious again until late the next morning. Oddly enough, I've never tried it again since, and when out for a bar lunch, I astick to coke! One thing I noted with great pleasure, though, It didn't leave me with a hangover!
Right then, how do I normally start my opinions off? With a piece of my history, and seems that I am a wee bit tipsy and I can't be bothered to change anything so here we go. My first experience of Goldschlager was not strictly Goldschlager itself. It was a drink called Strike. The drink is essentially the same, just a little stronger (about 50% compared to Goldschlager 43.5%, poxy). Anyway, too cut a long story short, all I can remember is phoning my mother up at two in the morning, telling her that I was very drunk and asking her what was she going to do about it. I think I woke up with a traffic cone on my head and my friend laughing at me, but it really scared me. Back to Goldschlager then. It's a tasty concoction, based around a cinnamon flavour. Very sweet, with a syrup feel to it and unholy strong (but you would never notice, and if you believe that). Some would say that it would be the ideal drink to really warm you up. I however disagree with this. You certainly have to drink a fair few pints (as a warm up) before even looking at this liqueur. Unsure of what this drink could really do to someone (including me), I decided to conduct my own little experiment. In order to create test conditions I went out and bought a bottle of it, along with some cheap lager to help me through the night (I'm not sure if it will help me though). My purpose is to write a detailed report at each stage of the test (after each glass). Please bare with me though, as I am conducting this experiment as I write. Shot one - The drink has to be drunk in short, quick shots. Allegedly, it was meant to be for sipping, but it somehow seems impossible (I tried it last night and I couldn't manage it, it gets harder to drink with each sip, so I just downed what I had). After a quick can of lager (to get me warmed up), I pour the liquid into the glass and hurl it down my neck. First sensation is the lack of ability to breath (w
hich I find out happens with every shot I take). The cinnamon taste lingers quite a while in your mouth, along with the very, very sweet taste. It certainly does warm you up though, leaving a lasting impression (some would call it pain) in the middle of your chest. Mental effects - Not much, a small amount of well-being, but negligible to the amount before the drink. Shot two - A deep breath and down it goes. Initially, similar effects to the first strike. The loss of breath is still there but it is easier to deal with. The warm feeling is back again, but a whole lot more pleasant, and not so much pain in the chest this time. Mental effects - Feeling very happy at the moment. Rather glad that I am writing this opinion and sharing my knowledge of this drink to the masses. Debi (my wonderful girlfriend) looks quite (extra) lovely. Shot three - I have decided to make myself a Black Russian (a cocktail of Vodka, Tia Maria and Coke) before I carry on, I feel that I may need it in the long run. The loss of breath seems to be a lot more now, hic; it's becoming very difficult to deal with, especially at home. The warm feeling is still there but to a lesser extent. All I can taste in my mouth is cinnamon. Mental effects - I am really up for a giggle. Debi seems to think that I am just acting silly, but what does she know? I am also wondering why the hell I am doing this (it's for the good of the people). Shot four - Was I talking about a warm feeling at some point, oh I can't remember. If I can drink this, I can drink anything (where's the nearest garage). Has someone turned the heating up? Mental effects - What was I thinking, I don't think I can do this for much longer. I'm very tired and it's on a school night too. People keep saying things that are just stupid, but very funny. Paul (my housemate is looking a bit attractive at the moment) Shot five - Went down like it was wa
ter, with a bit of a grimace. Proud look on my face, I'm king of the world. The heating is definitely on full; it has to be. Mental effects - Shouting a lot. Almost asleep (sorry for any spelling errors). I think that it's time for bed, really is time for bed. Beginning to look at the dog in strange ways. Can't get out of the chair, my legs have to be broke. I'll just finish the Black Russian and take a trip t the land of nod. Thud… Sorry fell off the chair. At this point, I think that I have achieved all I can for Goldschlager. I would like to round this up with my conclusion. It is deceptively strong. One of the few spirits that I can actually say that I really enjoy drinking. It is quite easy to drink, after the initial shock. The cinnamon taste is refreshingly different and although it's sweetness would put one or two people off, I'm sure that most would savour a quick dabble every now and then, suffice to say that it is a tremendously fine liqueur. On a lighter note, I have come to realise that I can't hold my drink, and I am wearing possibly the worst pair of beer goggles in history. Goldschlager however, gets 100% from me, love it. Nicely, Bigmama.
Well I first had Goldschlager in February 2001 (Doh that wasn't long ago was it) in my local pub/2nd home "The Tanners". Of course my friends and I felt it only wise to all have a shot and down 'em straight down. Well as you may have expected shot followed shot and each time you threw back that small glass you would feel the cinnamon liquid treacle down your throat like cough syrup. Any gold pieces caught on your tongue would disolve into the same cinnamon liquid. After a few shots you are left as what can only be described as "donald ducked" or "really f*cked". Walking around like a madman falling around here, there and everywhere. So what's so good about this drink then huh? Well this is one of the best darn drinks you can have for a round of shots and a downing session. It's a lot better than that 'After Shock' you can get and it has cool gold bits that make it all worth while (of course). Buying this drink for home is an OK idea I guess but personally I wouldn't buy it for home. Just get it at the pubs that's all i'd do, unless of course you're going to a party!
The power of Goldschlager is that it lends itself well to a shooter. As with its cousin, aftershock, its just way too sweet for the casual sips. As a true believer of booze, I can honestly say it would never even cross my mind to order a double of goldschlager, throw in a couple of ice cubes and splash in some mixer. I've never met anyone who would. You just don't do it. Goldschlager is a shooter, plain and simple, and thats not a bad thing. It works great as a single, stand alone straight up shot: its sweet to the taste, warms up the through real nice and has a pleasant aftertaste. Its the kind of gimmick shooter you get a round of shots in maybe halfway through the night, when you notice the shiny bottle with the gold flecks behind the bar. Although its pretty widespread, its always going to have a fairly selective appeal, which is kind of a shame, as its pretty similar to the more popular aftershock. The same drinking considerations apply here: this is one that kind of sneaks up on you, and it always seems like you've drank less than you actually have: until you stand up, and the room goes helter skelter. So take care.
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A former Duluth aircraft executive has formed a new airplane company in New England.
Alan Klapmeier co-founded Duluth-based Cirrus Design with his brother Dale in 1984, but last year Alan Klapmeier resigned as chairman of the company.
At the same time, Cirrus announced it would be going slow on its development of a new small jet. At the time, news reports indicated the company had rebuffed Alan Klapmeier's attempts to buy the jet project.
Now, he's re-emerged as head of Kestrel Aircraft, a start-up company with a composite airplane project that appears similar to Cirrus's composite, propeller driven airplanes, although the Kestrel is somewhat larger than the popular Cirrus SR-20 and SR-22.
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Okay I don't know what a bio is, so I'll guess.
Loves Harry Potter (in a strictly reader/fictional character sense) but has a soft spot for Ron Weasley...
Would love to be an author.
Knows it probably won't happen, so will settle for a doctor, psychiatrist, chaplain, teacher or some other profession that includes people.
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John Travolta Is Going to Rub You Out
He's gonna do it. Maybe quickly, maybe slowly. Depends how he feels. But watch out, he's coming. Also today: lots of news about television, casting and pilots and stuff, as well as an update on that Will Smith Annie thing.
Totally normal heterosexual man who probably never has parties on his private plane, "the FlyTwink Express," John Travolta is said to be in talks to play notorious mobster John Gotti in a new biopic about the Dapper Don and his son. The film is being produced by a company called Fiore Films, which bought the rights to John Gotti Jr.'s story from Junior himself, who also apparently helped out with the script. Fiore Films appears to be this company, but I really wish it was this company. Or maybe they're the same Fiore family? Music does play on both sites... Anyway, seems on the up and up! [EW]
Hey, look who's back! No, not Wayne Knight. Although he is back, having just been cast in a new TV Land pilot about three divorced guys who live in an apartment owned by their divorce attorney (Kristen Johnson). Sounds hilarious! Oh, TV Land. But no, just this one time I'm not actually talking about Wayne Knight, which I know is weird for me, seeing as I'm almost always talking about Wayne Knight. Today I am talking about Lolita Davidovich, the actress from the 1990s who sorta disappeared there for a while. Well she's back in a TBS pilot from her Play It to the Bone director Ron Shelton about a Nashville minor league baseball team and all the whatnot that goes on with them. Davidovich will play the owner of the team. She's joined by Broadway lady turned country singer turned internet comedienne Laura Bell Bundy and Tom Verica. OK, let's go back to talking about Wayne Knight now. [Deadline]
Hey, look who's headed to Broadway! Uh, it's, uh... it's Jim Belushi. Yup, the avant garde genius from the experimental comedic series According to Jim is going to star in a revival of Born Yesterday, about a corrupt business mogul who, embarrassed by his ditzy showgirl girlfriend, hires a reporter to teach her how to be savvy. Previews begin March 31st. Obviously Belushi will be playing the ditzy showgirl. [NYT]
Speaking of brilliant comedians, NBC has ordered a pilot for a series based on Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea, a book written by Chelsea Handler. In the spirit of Ms. Handler's comedy style, every episode will just be a repackaged old sitcom episode from 2002, tweaked only to be more vaguely racist. [Deadline]
More shows getting picked up! More more more! NBC has ordered a pilot for S.I.L.A., a sprawling series from Traffic writer (and Syriana writer/director) Stephen Gaghan, about the law enforcement and politics scene in Los Angeles. At present, my pilot pitch S.I.L.O., about a farm run by robots, has not yet been picked up. Fingers crossed, though. [THR] Meanwhile, over at ABC, they've ordered pilots for Pan-Am, about the swinging aviation industry (Mad Men on a plane), a show called Poe about Edgar Allen Poe solving crimes in 1840s Boston (are you fucking kidding me? that will either be great and weird or absolutely horrifying), Lost and Found about a guy reconnecting with his conservative teenage son (Family Ties 2: Come Back to the Living Room, Tina Yothers, Tina Yothers), and Work It, a comedy about two guys who disguise themselves as women to become pharmaceutical reps. So it's Bosom Buddies made contemporary. Who will they cast in that? Two lithe and girlish men, no doubt! Eddie Redmayne! Anyway, interesting mix, ABC. Can I write for Poe please? [The Wrap]
Naomi Watts has signed on to Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar Hoover biopic. She'll play Helen Gandy, Hoover's longtime secretary who became influential in a behind-the-scenes way at the FBI. That's good. I like her. I wish someone else was directing this. That's all. [Deadline]
Oh dear. Will Smith's production company has confirmed that it will be producing an Annie remake, with Jay-Z as a co-producer. Because he did that "Hard Knock Life" sample, maybe? I don't know. I don't really want to think about this at all. [WSJ]
The news keeps getting better! CBS has renewed their ladyfritz kaffeeklatsch The Talk (the one with Leah Remini and Julie Chen) for another season. So we get a whole 'nother year of... all of that. All of that ladymuck and ladysoup and ladyguddle. I don't know what "guddle" is, but it is the word that sprang to mind as I thought of this show. Guddle, noun: what happens on the television series The Talk. [THR]
Ahhhhh. Here's one last bit of news, good news, to cleanse the palate. Director Gary Ross says that the movie version of The Hunger Games will come out on March 12th, 2012. Are we almost there yet? Also, WHO IS PLAYING GALE AND PEETA AND KATNISS AND FINNICK AND EVERYONE???? WHOOOO??? AND DON'T SAY ANNE HATHAWAY OR CHELSEA HANDLER!! [EW]


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I fell for my friend's brother
Hi Meredith,
I have been seeing "Mike" for the last six months. We see each other as often as we can (which with work is about one night a week). He treats me really well, makes a big effort, and we have a great time together. We started seeing each other when we both moved here to work in Boston -- I am best friends with his sister. At the start we kept it a secret from his sister; it was casual and I didn't want to mess up our friendship. Then time passed and when we still weren't a couple, I never had a reason to share it with her. They are very protective of each other and I didn't want to risk any awkwardness.
Mike and I had the talk a couple of months ago and he said he didn't want a girlfriend. I was pretty sad about it but not devastated. We tried to be friends but ended up falling back into the same situation. So another two months in, I think we're getting on even better and he says he just doesn't love me. He said he really considered becoming a couple but couldn't force it if he didn't love me. We both cried as we've become best friends and rely very heavily on each other here. Our families are far away. He is such a nice guy I can't be angry with him. After this weekend, we won't be seeing each other for weeks as we are both travelling -- it should be easy to cut contact.
The thing is, I would be lost without him. We text every night, and any night we can we spend together we make plans. He doesn't go out seeing other girls, he works crazy hours, and any night he's free he spends with me.
It kills me it just wasn't enough for him to even try a relationship. I don't know if I see a future for us but I'd like to have tried. I feel like a failure for not being lovable and I'm so angry at myself for not having the backbone to cut contact with him. I would be so upset if he met someone else, yet he seems to be fine with things and has been making a huge effort to stay as just friends.
Another thing that kills me is that even though this has been a significant relationship in my life, I can't share with his sister, my best friend, how upset I am. Some of my friends know but as we are away from home, and I don't think they understand just how important he is to me. I feel so alone, and ironically he is the only person I would be close enough to talk to at the moment. I feel so lost and am panicking about being alone. I'm in my late 20s and have not been on a date in so long -- all of my friends are in couples and I never meet anyone.
I know I'm babbling so any help you can give would be very much appreciated!
Thank you.
– Lost, Quincy
I'm so sorry this didn't work out, Lost.
I don't want to make you feel worse than you already do, but let me say this: If you can't tell your best friend about a relationship, you probably shouldn't be in the relationship. I understand that this was a tricky one, but dating is tough. We need the people we love to be in the know.
My advice (you know what's coming) is to tell this guy that you need space. Tell him to stop with the texts and the platonic check-ins. He can't be your friend right now. You didn't call yourselves a couple, but this is a breakup, for sure. You need to expand your local friend base and keep busy with activities. You need to bounce back on your own.
You also need to call on the friends who know about this. Cry to them. Let them give you pep talks. Tell them that you want to be set up. (And please remember to ask them about their lives, too.)
Also, when you tell this guy that you need to cut him off, please admit that you're feeling a bit lost without his sister. I wouldn't want you to use her as a sounding board for this, but it would help if she knew. You guys are going to go home at some point and it's going to be awkward. Perhaps you'll both agree that it's best to tell her, just so she doesn't have to find out from someone else or wonder why you're sort of a mess.
Something tells me that part of your angst about this is that you're saying goodbye to something that never existed on the books. Maybe if you tell her what happened, you can put the whole thing in the past tense.
Readers? Should she tell the sister? Is she allowed to keep talking to the brother? What happens next? Help her.
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Discussion in 'Odds & Ends' started by StealthGnome, Dec 26, 2006.
[size=+2] Kippis ! [/size]
I can barely contain my enthusiasm...time to download a little Bare Naked Ladies..."If I had a million dollars..."
Björn Borg...
Bjorn Borg
Boris Becker
Bob Bryan
Multiple Wimbledon title holders, unlike Benjamin Becker and Brian Baker.
Bettina Bunge's backhand...
^^^ Dedan's avatar and the alliterative list above remind me of the boxing Boom Boom...Ray Mancini.
He was never the same fighter after the infamous D-K Kim title bout.
Boom Boom Becker, a nickname Boris did not like for obvious reasons...
(Alberto Mancini once beat Boris Becker in the Monte Carlo final)
Bernie Boom Boom Geoffrion, NHL Hall of Famer and six-time Stanley Cup champion; regarded as the "inventor" of the slapshot.
Boris Karloff
Geoff with Craig Ferguson...
Geoffrey Chaucer
Flying Saucer
An unidentified woman pulls a flying saucer from the sky...
UFO...Unidentified Female Operative!
Damn that Ovechkin...ruining my wildest dreams!
SVR's Anna Chapman
Uncovered Female Operative...
From Russia With Lust!
BTW, who is the UFO with the perfect body???
The Spy who came in from the cold and loved me.
"Nobody Does It Better"...one of only two Bond theme songs with a different title than its matching film.
The song won the Oscar and was Carly Simon's longest charting single. It was written by Hamlisch/Sager.
^^^I will correct myself...the song was only nominated for the Oscar...beaten by "You Light Up My Life" (yuk!)
Also, Radiohead's cover of the tune is pretty damn good!
Sean Connery...
Originals are always my favorites but Daniel Craig is growing on me!
Daniel Radcliffe - the original Harry Potter
Daniela & Radwanska...
Daniel Day Lewis.
American History word association...Daniel Boone; Merriwether Lewis and author James Fennimore Cooper, author of "Last of the Mohicans", adapted to film and starring Daniel Day Lewis!
Day n Night
Manoj Night Shyamalan
Eating pickled herring with mayonnaise on rye one night with an Altai shaman...
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian or 1,000 Island dressing on rye, all grilled...the classic Reuben sandwich!
Origin of this classic vary...some say an Omaha grocer named Reuben K. invented the sandwich for consumption at his weekly poker games. Others claim it got started in the early 20th century in a NYC deli and was created for a famous actress as a post-performance snack.
The Earl of Sandwich...
Why is an Earl's wife called a Countess???
Do you think the Earl of Sandwich's wife was a calorie Counter???
Count Dracula/ie
The Count Of Monte Cristo (another classic sandwich)!
A fondness for this samdwich will really make you count calories!
Transylvania's Ion Țiriac's blue clay courts, worse than being impaled...
The Falafel King in Westwood, near UCLA...
The king of clay's return to Monte Carlo...
All this food talk reminds me of Lavash and Bhakri (a bread that is thick and crumbly like a biscuit).
Makiri likes a lavish breakfast; it puts a hop in her step...
Hop skip & jump...former name of the track event, the triple jump!
Triple Crown winner Secretariat...
Does the "rear end" of CraigyFerg's Secretariat have to remain in costume while in the stall? Does he/she get hazardous duty pay for assuming that position?
Rear Window
Dreary winter...
"I've never spent a colder winter than a summer in San Francisco"...Mark Twain!
Winterland...not a dreary rock'n'roll venue in '60's-'80's San Francisco. Its former site may be a bit drearier...converted to apartment buildings.
The Fillmore (Bill Graham's original venue)...
Millard Fillmore, unlucky 13th POTUS...his wife, Abigail, caught a cold during her husband's successor's inauguration that resulted in fatal pneumonia only 26 days after the change in power.
John Lee Hooker's Boom Boom Room on Fillmore...
Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones:U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard~Russell Crowe:Inspector Javert!
Avert the rise of Tokyo crows!
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The Knicks will be taking part in the 2008 NBA Summer League presented by EA Sports in Las Vegas, Nevada this summer.
*-Televised on NBATV. We will update with local airings when they are released.
Monday July 14th
COX Pavilion
1 PM – New York vs. Cleveland*
Wednesday July 16th
COX Pavilion
1 PM – San Antonio vs. New York*
Friday July 18th
COX Pavilion
1 PM – Phoenix vs. New York*
Saturday July 19th
COX Pavilion
1 PM – New York vs. Charlotte*
Sunday July 20th
COX Pavilion
1 PM – Minnesota vs. New York*
Knicks property:
Nate Robinson - 4th year, MVP of last year's summer league
Renaldo Balkman - 3rd year, coming off a disappointing sophomore season
Mardy Collins - 3rd year, suddenly buried deep among veteran guards
Wilson Chandler - 2nd year, coming off scary knee sprain after solid finish to season
Danilo Gallinari - Rookie, first look at the sixth overall pick in his North American pro debut
Interesting addition:
Von Wafer, 6-4 G (Portland/Denver last season) - Former Florida State guard originally a second-round pick of the Lakers in 2005 and has bounced around the NBA (Clippers, Nuggets and Trail Blazers) and NBDL ever since.
Dan Grunfeld, 6-5 G (Stanford) - played in Spain this past season
Antonio Graves 6-2 G (Pittsburgh) - played in CBA this past season
Marcus Hall 6-2 G (Colorado) - undrafted rookie
Delonte Holland 6-7 F (DePaul) - Chandler's college teammate played in Italy
Brandon Hunter 6-7 F (Ohio) - also played in Italy
Antoine Johnson 6-1 G (Albany) - from Berman's alma mater (d'oh!) and played in Turkey
Paul Miller 6-10 F/C (Wichita State) played in Poland and previous Knicks camp invitee
Anthony Roberson 6-2 G (Florida) - played in Israel
Zhang Songtao 6-11 C (China) - dude is listed at 212 lbs.
Here's the schedule. All games will be played at the Cox Pavillion at UNLV and will be televised on MSG Network. Note: the times are Pacific Zone.
Monday, July 14 vs Cleveland, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16 vs. San Antonio, 1 p.m.
Friday, July 18 vs. Phoenix, 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 19 vs. Charlotte, 1 p.m.
Sunday, July 20 vs. Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Knicks should invite Guillermo Diaz, he was one of the best guards in the ACC at the time.


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Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 04:49:
Dear Dr. Halevi,
I have been having acne problem for several years and visited many doctors without improvement. Just recently I was introduced to acupuncture and the chinese doctor explained that my acne comes is in form of phlegm. She said I have many toxic (phlegm) in my internal system and this is due to the weak condition of my digestion system. Can you explain more what she means by phlegm can cause acne? This is very strange to me. In the past I have consumed too many antibiotic for the acne, could this be a problem to my internal system?
Shmuel Halevi
Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 14:43:
Hi Dawson and welcome to the forum. I wonder why your Chinese doctor does not explain this to you, they usually do.. after all they get paid for this too.
You are right with the assumption that antibiotics may aggravate or even initiate acne conditions. Anti-biotics, according to Ch.Med., attack and weaken the spleen Qi, which is the energy of the digestive system. This may produce excess dampness in the body, dampness that may manifest also as acne. In order for the dampness to appear as the comedons of acne, it must penetrate the "hormonal" meridians of the
Chong Mai
Ren Mai
. These meridians embark their routes from the uterus area and travel upward to the face and the chest. This is why acne is so much associated with puberty and hormonal imbalance. If you wish to understand more about the etiology and treatment of acne, here is a link to an article which I wrote on the subject
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 03:31:
Thanks Dr. Halevi, my chinese doctor speaks only little English
Referring to the case history for Ms. E in your excellent article, did her condition get worsen before getting better? After consuming the chinese medicines, my conditions seems getting worst (cold, ache, acne breakout, lot lots of phlegm discharge, tired and so on) for several days and than I felt good. Strangely the whole scenario repated again and again, but each time it finish I felt better a lot. This has been like this until today (it is my 4 weeks under treatment for both acupuncture and CM). Till today, I am still discharging lots of phlegm. Is this ok or not? cause I am really worried about this phlegm. And also, it seems that my acne is really really bad now. Those big red acne start popping on my face, but my health is generally picking up. Do you know what is happening to me?
Can I put some BP on my acne just to reduce its size?
Shmuel Halevi
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 11:29:
It is really difficult to assess your condition without checking you physically, i.e., pulse, tongue, etc. Usually, there needn't be such worsening of the symptoms, rather a gradual improvement. You should be able to communicate these reservations with your therapist. In any event, local application of ointments on the comedons should not be a problem. I can also recommend such an ointment for you, it is made of Ch.herbs and its name is: 101e acne lotion, this may be ordered by Email from:
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 10:38:
Hi Dr. Halevi, Sorry for the slow reply. Thanks for your advice. I am gonna give that 101e lotion a try. BTW, I am thinking of learning qigong exercise and I have come across this exercise offer by Falun Gong. Can you give me some opinion about their qigong style? Thanks a million...
Shmuel Halevi
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 17:49:
Qigong is very good as a start, and it is very beneficial for your general health. There are even specific Qigong massage techniques that may help you with your acne problem. For these, consult with your Qigong instructor. As for
Falun Gong
, you'd better consult about this with our
Almost Anonymous
(who is gradually becoming less and less anonymous...) on the Tai Chi category (see the topic list).
Just post a query for him there.
All the best
Pavel Pavlov
Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 00:42:
Hello, Dr. Halevi
I have too greasy (especially on the face) skin and hair, withwot another skin diseases (erruptions, boils etc.). Can you explane me what is TCM`s opinion about this problem - what are possible causes and how to differentiate them?
I have heard that disfunction of liver or lungs results in greasy skin and hair. Is it true and what is the explanation of this?
Please excuse any eventual mistakes in my English.
Thanks a lot.
Shmuel Halevi
Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 11:04:
Hi Pavel. A greasy skin and hair condition is usually attributed to excessive dampness condition. Excessive dampness is a phenomenon mostly related to the spleen energetic system. When the spleen Qi (or Yang) is deficient, the digestive system accumulates dampness as a result of improper digestion. Now, the spleen is closely related to the lung system - they form together the
Tai Yin
system. This is why excessive internal dampness (of the spleen) may manifest in the respiratory system as asthma of the excessive sputum type, etc. The lung system governs also the skin, because the skin belongs to the respiratory system as well. Sometimes, excessive dampness will travel outward (
especially if there is an internal Yang Qi activity that pushes away from the Yin
) and appear on the skin. This may cause oily skin, seborrhea and greasy hair. In many instances (although not always), a greasy skin condition of the face and hair is prevalent in people suffering from respiratory problems as well.
Pavel Pavlov
Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 00:57:
Hallo, Dr Halevi,
Thank you very mach for the professional answer. Can you tell me what is the role of liver in this process? Some authors say that people with liver disorders often have greasy skin and hair. May be the cause is liver fire, that lead to form of phlegm?
Shmuel Halevi
Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 11:36:
The role of the liver, only in some of the cases Pavel, is to lead the dampness patogen upward to the face region. Sometimes, when liver Yang is excessive and when there is a dampness pathogen in the middle burner, the liver Yang carries the dampness on its route to the face and head. When this happens, the face skin will not only be damp but also red. still, in most of the cases, the mechanism involved in this syndrome belongs to the stomach/spleen/lung systems rather than the liver's. When also the liver is involved, there are unique symptoms and signs that show this pattern. These may be wiry and/or rapid pulse, red face and eyes, headache, red and coated tongue, tension and/or irritability and more.
Pavel Pavlov
Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 23:18:
Hallo, Dr Halevi,
Sorry if I bore you, but this problem is very interesting and complicated to understanding in principle. The dampness is heavy and it tends to move downwards. When dampness and heat combine, dampness is pushed outward toward the surface. Does that mean that 'greasy skin and hair' is always yang symptom (because of internal heat)?
Can it be yin symptom sometimes (accumulation of cold and dampness or only dampness) and in this case what is the force, that moves the dampness upward and outward?
Shmuel Halevi
Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 10:09:
These are really good questions and you needn't be soory for asking - this is what the forum is for, after all
It is true that dampness is heavy and it has several characteristics. When dampness gets accumulated and excessive, it takes the shape of fluid or phlegm and it appears as edema or leukorrhea, etc. It also gets stuck in cavities and depressions such as the sinuses or articulations. Yet, dampness has various degrees of density and at the initial stage it may be in the form of energy (called in Chinese "evil" or aggressive Qi). When this is the case, dampness penetrates the meridians and interferes with the free flow of Qi. People may experience superficial pain at the muscle layer, rheumatism, general heaviness and tiredness and other symptoms. Also internally, dampness may be in the form of energy before it condenses to material fluid. The origin of such a phenomenon is mostly from the digestive system, i.e., the spleen. The spleen has a function of sending its Yang Qi to assist in the digestive process in the stomach and a further distilled Yang Qi to the brain and the sensory organs of the head. When the spleen is deficient in Yang Qi and is too damp, some of this damp energy is carried along to the head. In the head it may appear as moist skin, oily hair, wet or thickly coated tongue, watery eyes, etc. This phenomenon usually can not be seen in other parts of the body but the head region. In order to further clarify this phenomenon, just remember the basic functioning of Yun-Hua (transformation-transportation) of the spleen. The transformation of food energy is not complete thus creating internal dampness. The transportation is not complete, thus dampness travels upward (along with spleen Yang) instead of downward to the bladder.
Now, in Yin-Yang differentiation of syndromes, this dampness is a Shi pattern of Yin nature. The spleen is deficient in Qi, but accumulates dampness which is Yin. In order to resolve such conditions, you definitely need to reinforce and circulate Yang Qi so as to disperse the dampness and absorb it.
Pavel Pavlov
Posted on Monday, February 23, 2004 - 14:42:
Hallo, Dr. Halevi,
I'm very grateful to you for this so interesting and comprehensive answer. I have never supposed the existence of such relationships. I really thought that TCM may haven't satisfactory explanation of this syndrome...
You said also, that in some cases this condition appears when respiratory problems there are. I know that some disorders of lungs (like lung yin insufficiency) may cause dry skin and hair. Then may be congestion of dampness in lungs leads to obviously oily hair and face. Is it true or the causes are different? And whether this condition is due to stagnation of lung qi or due to lung qi deficiency (or both of them)?
Shmuel Halevi
Posted on Monday, February 23, 2004 - 20:44:
Pavel, lung and spleen pathologies often correlate due to the inter-relation between these two systems. As said above, lung and spleen form the Tai Yin system, a system responsible for the post-natal Qi absorption and assimilation. Excessive dampness in the spleen system may thus easily penetrate the respiratory system and cause asthma, sinusitis or other damp/phlegm related disorders. On the other hand, exogenous pathogens of dampness may penetrate through the lung system and interfere with the spleen physiological activities. Thus, patterns of damp skin and hair may be attributed to either internal or external causes, or both. If the liver interferes then there will be signs of heat involved, such as redness and irritation as usually seen in seborrhea. Yet, symptoms of heat may exist even without the liver joining in the party. Sometimes, long term dampness on the face may stagnate and cause local heat. This is due to lack of proper circulation and pressure. In any event, if such condition exist, it is necessary to treat both the lung and spleen mechanisms together, if only because of the close relation of the lung organ with the skin.
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2004 - 22:45:
Dear Dr. Halevi
I had really bad acne four years ago; the episode lasted a year, and was completely cured with accutane. However last year my bowel movement was practically non-existent, and around this time I developed my acne again! I went to see my GP, and he prescribed antibiotics for the acne, which I took for 6mths, during this time my bowel movement restored to normality and the acne cleared! However for the past 2mths my acne has reappeared again, once again I am having trouble with my digestive system. As a last rsort I am trying Chinese herbs and acupuncture, I had my second session of acupuncture today and have been on the herbs for a week now, how long before I see results, and before I see results will my condition get worse?
Shmuel Halevi
Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 07:17:
Well, anonymous, this depends on many factors. First, if the treatment you are receiving is really good, second, how deep inside is your acne i.e., which inner systems are involved in the pathogenesis of your acne, third, how fast your energetical system reacts to acupuncture... and more. It seems to me that your digestive system is involved in the formation and appearance of your acne. Thus, assuming that the treatment you are receiving is appropriate and effective, you'll need to be keeping to a strict diet so that your acne will not reappear as before. Your Ch. Dr. will probably speak to you about this issue in detail. Have a glance at my article on the subject on my home-page to get an idea about the involvement of diet with this disorder.
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Obama greeted local members of the Puerto Rican community upon arrival at Orlando International Airport just before 8 p.m. Sunday, but he canceled his Monday morning appearance at the University of Central Florida.
"Due to deteriorating weather conditions in the Washington area, the president will not attend today's campaign event in Orlando. The president will return to the White House to monitor the preparations for and early response to Hurricane Sandy," spokesman Jay Carney said.
Former President Bill Clinton still spoke at the UCF event, highlighting Obama's accomplishments over the last four years and pitching his plan for the next four. He focused specifically on how Obama wants to improve the economy, overhaul the student loan program and grow the middle class.
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Obama spent a good portion of Sunday getting updates on the storm and assuring the public the federal government is ready to help those in Sandy's path.
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Ravens are looking for more ways to balance their offense, which basically means they want running back Ray Rice to get more touches.
In Sunday's loss to Houston, Rice carried the ball only nine times for 47 yards in the 43-13 blowout. It might appear the Ravens didn't give Rice the ball because the game got out of hand, but the Ravens ignored Rice almost from the start when he had only six carries in the first half, only two in the first quarter.
The Ravens have to find a better balance of pass-to-run ratio because Rice should touch the ball 25 to 30 times a game as a runner or receiver.
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How do you get payed major league dollars to come up with bush league plays? Butch Carter has repeatedly called Casey out for his lack of x's and o's and I'm starting to agree with him.
Let's not forget this is the same coach who doesn't know what a 2 for 1 is. Or even worse, knows what they are and refuses to run them. I love him as a motivator, but his tactics (or lack thereof) are REALLY starting to get to me.


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The architect behind the new downtown Atlanta Falcons football stadium design recently released images which displayed an 11-sided structure, with an eight-piece roof that twists open and closed – the roof functions similarly to a camera aperture.
"This is primarily an open building that closes instead of a closed building that opens," said Bill Johnson of 360 Architecture, the Kansas City based firm selected to design the new stadium.
The stadium's many sides give it a unique shape, and also a view of the city for those sitting inside.
"The interesting thing is even though we have eight parts, they're much smaller than other roofs out there and they have to go a shorter distance," Johnson said.
An initial investment of $200 million will be spent toward the developments from the city's hotel/motel tax, plus maintenance costs for when the stadium is finally built and in use.
The new images are design concepts and are open to change. A decision on whether to accept the design will be made by The Georgia World Congress Center Authority board on Tuesday. A location for the new stadium has not been chosen.
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CLEVELAND -- Three hours away from his club's first postseason game under his command, Eric Wedge was loose, relaxed and animatedly embroiled in a conversation about, of all things, the Michael Keaton movie, "The Paper." A reporter had inadvertently walked into a private meeting in Wedge's office and was asked to leave, prompting Wedge to remember advice given by Keaton's character in that 1994 flick. "You walk into some place with a good, firm, confident look and a clipboard in your hand," Wedge said with a laugh, "and you can get in anywhere." The inherent lesson is to act like you've been there before. Wedge certainly acted that way in his interview session with reporters before Game 1 of the ALDS against the Yankees. "I'm excited to get it going and watch our guys play," Wedge said. "That's what I keep coming back to. I feel like we're a team, in the truest sense of the word. I say that with hesitancy, because so many people use that word. But with this group of people, it does apply. I know the ball bounces funny ways, but I also know this team can separate from day to day." Wedge has to hope his club can separate from some tendencies that would lead one to believe the Yankees have the upper hand in this series. For one, there's the obvious -- the Tribe's 0-6 record against the Yanks this season. But another set of numbers was brought up before Wedge, and that's the discrepancy between his club's batting average with runners in scoring position and that of the Yanks. The Indians ranked 12th in the AL with a .255 mark in such situations, where as the Yankees ranked second with a .293 average. The Indians also batted a measly .190 with a runner at third (and only at third) this season. These are numbers worth pointing out, given the need to come through in the clutch that will inevitably arise in October baseball. But like all numbers from the regular season, the laid-back Wedge isn't harping on them. "I really feel that you've got to throw all the numbers out," he said. "It's all about today. The matchups can be real if they're somewhat current. But the numbers and stats are all comparisons. When it comes to game time and how we play, you throw that out the window. We know what these guys are capable of, and I think they have a good idea of how we play." Wedge wants his players to follow Keaton's advice. Act like you belong. Minus the clipboard, of course. Return of Pronk: Though Wedge talks about throwing regular-season stats out the window, he does not ignore what Travis Hafner was able to do the last few weeks of the regular season.Pronk's troubles throughout '07 were well-documented. But if he can carry what he did in September -- a .316 average, five homers and 23 RBIs -- the Indians' lineup takes on new dimensions of potency. "I feel really good about what he's been doing the last couple weeks with his swing," Wedge said. "He's really getting it going at the right time for us. You have such high expectations for a hitter like that, but that's part of being a great player, and he understands that and accepts that and takes it on. He's learned how to handle it over the course of this year, and you're really seeing a guy who's capable of doing some damage for us." Here's the question ... In Game 5 of the 1997 ALDS between the Indians and Yankees, who hit the two-run, ground-rule double that gave the Indians what turned out to be the decisive run in a 4-3 victory? Rooting interest: Reaching the postseason with the Indians has special significance to rookie reliever Jensen Lewis, who was born in nearby Medina, Ohio, and grew up rooting for the Tribe, even when his family relocated to Cincinnati. The 23-year-old Lewis was pumped to see Jacobs Field in its full October glory. "It's going to be electric," he said. "The Jake's going to be rocking. It's going to be just like '97." Lewis' father, Michael, made a business trip to Las Vegas earlier this week and figured he'd miss Game 1 of the series, which had a chance of taking place Wednesday.
"I told him, 'Well, cheer up, we're starting Thursday,'" Lewis said. "He's going to be on the earliest flight out of Vegas [on Thursday] to get back." Cool cat: Wedge was asked how he thinks Asdrubal Cabrera will handle the October spotlight. The manager has little reason to believe the rookie Cabrera will struggle under the glare, given how comfortable he's looked in his first two months in the big leagues. "Here he is, two months into it, and he's all caught up," Wedge said. "He enjoys playing, he competes and he's been taught well. He has a great feel for the game." Tribe tidbits: For those keeping track of such things, Wedge neither confirmed nor denied that he's growing a playoff beard. But the increased stubble on his face has been noticeable the last couple days. "Oh, I don't know," Wedge said when asked of the matter. "I just didn't shave this morning." ... Wedge has been given advice from all corners of the baseball globe the past week. The advice, though, has been consistent. "You talk to people you respect and have been in the game a long time," he said. "The biggest thing they say is to enjoy it. Go out, let your team play and enjoy the ride." ... Thursday's game was the Tribe's 58th playoff game since 1995. They were 29-28 in the first 57 games. And the answer is ... Manny Ramirez had that clutch double. He had batted just .111 in the series before that point. On deck: Game 2 of the ALDS has an earlier start time of 5 p.m. ET. Right-hander Fausto Carmona (19-8, 3.06 ERA) will oppose Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte (15-9, 4.05).
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Though that glittering evening of 7 January is now but a memory, the players and coaches who made it such a special occasion will remain firmly in the spotlight, thanks to a series of exclusive interviews FIFA.com conducted with them in Zurich that day.
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The very first of these exclusive Gala interviews was published on Monday, with Cristiano Ronaldo offering a fresh and fascinating insight on what makes him tick.
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His club-mates Andres Iniesta and Xavi also stepped up to the microphone, responding with typical style to all our questions about the immediate future for Los Culés and for Spain, who have plenty of work left to do in their FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014™ qualifying group and who will be travelling to Brazil later this year for the FIFA Confederations Cup.
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Radamel Falcao and Carlos Valderrama bring a taste of Colombia to this unmissable series of interviews, which also features Gerard Pique and the leading lights of the women's game. Marta and Hope Solo head the list of interviewees contemplating the progress being made by women's football, with Alex Morgan, Bruno Bini and Gala winners Abby Wambach and Pia Sundhage also giving their views.
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There are two types of green weighing on the minds of business professionals these days: The green that denotes business practices that tread lightly on the environment, and the green that represents money – or lack thereof for capital improvements. The big question is, can you implement the former type of green without spending too much of the latter?
Apparently, you can. At least, so says a recent report written by Barb Goldworm, a virtualization analyst for Focus Consulting and co-author of the 2007 book, "Blade Servers and Virtualization: Transforming Enterprise Computing While Cutting Costs." In the white paper titled "How to Green Your Data Center from the Server Out," Goldworm and her co-authors Armando Acosta of Dell and Ed Kurtzer of Intel set out with the premise that the greening of data centers is not only desirable – it's inevitable.
"Energy costs are going up dramatically. In fact, energy costs are surpassing hardware costs," according to the report. An accompanying chart tells the story in graphic detail, showing clearly how energy remained relatively low throughout the 90s and well into the current decade. However, in 2008, energy prices suddenly shot up, quickly crossing over the stable line representing server costs. For the first time, "We are spending more money on power and cooling for the servers than we are for the servers themselves," the authors state.
As an example, consider a 1,000 square foot data center, which can hold 30 10kW racks. The power required to operate that infrastructure is about 300kW, with another 300kW required for cooling. In Goldworm's estimates, that translates to an electric bill of $240,000 annually for cooling alone. This explains why, in a survey at last year's Interop conference , 74% of the IT professionals polled said their company's major motivation for adopting energy-conserving "green IT" practices is cost reduction.
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