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Vintage Hills center getting a makeover
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a resident of Vintage Hills Elementary School
on Apr 11, 2008 at 9:43 am
That is so awesome to hear! I have lived in neighborhood for years and it is such a great location and could just boom and people can walk down there, so close and far away from all the city streets! Yeah!!!! Gosh wouldn't it be great to see a Trader Joe's in that spot...Oh the business it would get!!!!!! Not just from Vintage Hills residents but Ruby Hills too!!!!!
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Apr 11, 2008 at 9:52 am
Very, very good news. I am so happy to see people working on the building each time I drive by. I would love to see a Trader Joe's or a Whole Foods type store. And, a coffee retailer? That would be nice!! I have been waiting for years to see what will become of the space. It's about time the project starts moving!!
a resident of Vineyard Avenue
on Apr 11, 2008 at 10:22 am
I live right by there and when we bought in the area the Trader Joes/Andronico's potential was still there. Trader Joes then decided to open in Livermore and since then it's just kind of been sad to see it unused everytime I drive by. I'm extremely happy to see new construction going on there.
a resident of Del Prado
on Apr 11, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Sorry to disappoint but TJ's, Whole Foods, Andronico's, etc... are not interested in that location.
It is nice to hear someone is, however...it's been an eyesore for far too long...
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Apr 11, 2008 at 2:36 pm
I am also so excited to see this being fixed up. I was quite concerned about this when the shopping center was owned by James Tong (same developer as Oak Grove) and he wanted to remove the center and put in 3 story high-density housing. He kept the center looking real bad so that the council would want it removed and allow him to put in this housing. The only people who fell for that trick back then were Tom Pico and Jennifer Hosterman as those two voted for high-density housing there. Interesting that Tom and Jennifer are working with James Tong on the Oak Grove development now.
a resident of Vineyard Avenue
on Apr 16, 2008 at 8:03 am
Awesome! Pleasanton could really use a Day Spa, there are just so few here! I wish they would turn the old Pure Girls in to a Day Spa! And the old GMAC Mortgage too!
Oh. Wait....
a resident of Walnut Grove Elementary School
on Apr 16, 2008 at 11:10 am
Andronico's is going out of buisness, They are selling all of thier store with the exception of SF and one Berzerkly location.
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 16, 2008 at 5:08 pm
LOL Fun! I was also thinking of how Pleasanton, especially the downtown area, is in dire need for a day spa.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Apr 17, 2008 at 4:22 pm
What are the two new businesses?
a resident of Vintage Hills Elementary School
on Apr 18, 2008 at 5:51 am
About time! I'm thrilled at the prospect of having a restaurant I can walk to, as I used to when there was a Chinese place there. A gym and a coffee shop sound great, too. I just hope everyone who's been begging for something to be done there makes a real point of patronizing the stores there. Otherwise they won't make it and we'll be right back where we started.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Apr 22, 2008 at 7:19 pm
A gym would be good, but how about the gas we'd save if we had a decent neighborhood grocery store like Trader Joe's?
a resident of Vintage Hills Elementary School
on Apr 23, 2008 at 3:45 pm
God, how I would love a Trader Joes there. In fact almost any grocery store there would please me.
a resident of another community
on Apr 28, 2008 at 9:47 am
First, I cannot understand why neither Vineyard Villa nor Hacienda Senior Parks are listed above as we are both 'neighborhoods' within a block of that location. A grocery store in Vintage Hills would be appreciated. Perhaps even more welcome, one of those 'Farmers' Market' type. They usually offer mostly fruits, vegetables, milk, bread, and a few staples. That would help keep the neighborhood from being overun with delivery trucks.
a resident of Val Vista
on May 11, 2008 at 11:14 pm
I posted a separate posting for this same topic. I would like to see a Lunardi's or an independent theater, not unlike the Landmark theaters in the neighborhoods in San Francisco. I think both ideas could be viable commercially as well as being just low-key enough not to create an undo amount of traffic within the neighborhood. A good quality smaller market, without really high prices, like Lunardi's would serve the neighborhood and draw a fair amount of people from other neighborhoods during the day. Most Indie theaters lead fairly low-key existences, while still bringing in enough money to keep them viable. If San Francisco can support several, I think we could support one. Those are my two favorite ideas for the Vintage Hills shopping center. The new Sushi restaurant would benefit from the theater idea, I should think.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Jun 4, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I was thinking that the area need a after school program for kids. Not the day care type and not the "tutoring" type. Maybe something that offered classes that kids could choose from that would be fun as well as encourage them to use the creative side of their brain. My philosohpy is that elementary kids need more enrichment in the areas of art, science, drama and speech, community involvement(oth cahritable and humanitarian), independent decision making, and group project. Please let me know if you agree either way......thanks.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Jun 27, 2008 at 9:19 am
What an ideal location - near many neighborhoods, on a commuter route, and next to a park. I would think the location alone could be a strong selling point to get lure in decent quality tenants. Keeping my fingers crossed ...
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Jul 24, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Any update on what is going in here? I heard there will be a day spa...say it ain't so!
a resident of Vintage Hills Elementary School
on May 17, 2011 at 3:14 pm
do not go to Vintage HIlls Cleaners- ruined a prom dress that my daughter borrowed from cousin and were very unprofessional and no sorry!
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Frostbite in Horses
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Those of us that live in Northern climes have felt it--the chilly, tingly, numbing feeling of ears, nose, fingers, or toes exposed too long to cold. If exposure to frigid temperatures continues, frostbite can occur.
Fortunately, Mother Nature has better provided for horses than for humans against the perils of frostbite. Explained Janice Sojka, VMD, associate professor of large animal medicine, Purdue University, "Humans evolved as tropical animals. We spread out beyond a tropical environment because we've succeeded in taking our tropical environment with us: That's why we have central heating! But horses evolved as temperate animals, and are actually more comfortable in cold temperatures than in warm. One source states the horse's neutral zone--the temperature where the animal is most comfortable and is not expending any energy to keep itself cool or warm--is between 20 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit."
That's why healthy horses, when left to their own devices, don't suffer the same discomforts as humans when exposed to chilling temperatures.
Additionally, although mammals protect their vital organs against severe cold by shunting blood away from the extremities to the core, leaving the extremities vulnerable to frostbite, horses can shunt a lot of blood away from their feet and still have a very functional foot.
"We don't understand blood shunting of the horses' feet very well," says Andris J. Kaneps, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVS, an assistant professor of large animal surgery, Oregon State University. "But there is some type of protective role to the feet in cold weather. It's empirical information, because we know a horse can stand all day in a snowbank and not get frozen feet, whereas if you or I stood in a snowbank, we'd have frozen feet pretty quickly. The hoof capsule helps protect the internal structures, and many of the tissues in the foot can sustain some level of decreased blood flow naturally without being damaged."
Although frostbite in healthy horses is quite uncommon, certain conditions can place horses at risk. Says Gerald E. Hackett Jr., DVM, MS, professor of animal and veterinary science, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, "Horses out in extreme cold that are unable to find shelter from the wind, or unable to stay dry, or are unable to take in adequate calories and forage to generate normal body heat, are most likely to become victims of frostbite."
Horses kept inside metal sheds or plastic-covered wooden barns that do not have adequate ventilation are also at increased risk. Explains Hackett, "In trying to protect our horses from bitter cold and wind, we sometimes put them at great risk of exposure and severe respiratory disease by bringing them into inadequately ventilated or 'windproofed' metal sheds, old barns, or wooden sheds wrapped in plastic. As we 'tighten up' buildings to keep the wind out and the horse warm, we may be keeping in too much moisture from the horse's breath and urine. Even in the coldest weather, the horse barn needs to be designed to have several air changes an hour. Without this, it may stay somewhat warmer in the barn, but you will also get humidity, ammonia, and other air contaminants too high for good health. It also may be a false kindness to bring in a horse that has been out, and has a full winter coat, to protect it from a cold snap. The horse may sweat in the warmer, wind-free environment, then with a damp winter coat, really get cold!"
Hackett also points out that certain molds or plant toxins occasionally found in feeds can cause peripheral vasoconstriction, thus making an animal much more susceptible to frostbite and/or exposure.
"Some of the mycotoxins that may be produced by mold are vasoactive substances, and the severe vasoconstriction they may cause will result in poor peripheral circulation, hence a greater susceptibility to frostbite," he explains. "While it is a good idea to increase the amount of hay a horse is fed in cold weather, it is never a good idea to feed moldy hay or grain. Unfortunately, this practice may not completely protect your horse from mycotoxins, as some of them are so potent that the amount of mold required to produce dangerous amounts of some mycotoxins is so small as to be imperceptible to the naked eye."
When frostbite does occur, it's likely to strike the ear tips. However, a stallion or gelding who has been sedated and subsequently can't retract his penis might be in danger of frostbite of the external genitalia. Explains Kaneps, "Acepromazine and a couple of other tranquilizers have a direct effect on the relaxation of the retractor penis muscle; acepromazine is used very frequently to clean the sheath of horses because it relaxes the retractor muscle."
In addition, day-old foals, who don't have many fat stores, and ill horses suffering from conditions that cause shunting of blood away from extremities, are also more susceptible to frostbite of the limbs.
Frostbite Explained
Frostbite might be superficial, affecting only the outside layers of the skin that will show marked discoloration when healed, or it can be more serious, extending to deeper fascial layers.
Frostbite occurs when tissues become frozen and ice crystals form inside cell membranes.
Says Kaneps, "When the cell gets cold enough, its contents expand and damage the cell membrane. This results in dehydration of tissue and cells, and damage to small blood vessels in the region affected. Ischemia, or lack of good blood supply, of the affected tissues leads to necrosis of those tissues."
Frostbitten tissues don't recover with thawing: Once they're dead, they're dead.
"Ice crystals inside the cells cause those cells to rupture and die," says Hackett. "This is why frozen tissue typically turns black after it thaws. The thawing process cannot restore the integrity of the cells, so if frostbite is severe and the tissue dies, that is a permanent situation and the affected tissue will slough off and the area will scar over. If the frozen area is large enough and vital enough, euthanasia or surgical amputation/debridement may be indicated. Also, the larger the area of dead or devitalized tissue, the greater the likelihood of serious complications from bacterial invasion and toxin production in that dead tissue (gangrene, tetanus, etc.)."
Most cases of equine frostbite involve the ears. Clinical signs often are masked by hair coat or skin coloration.
"In most cases, horse owners don't discover their horses had frostbite until after the ear tips fall off," says Kaneps. "But if you have a really astute eye and you're looking very closely, you should find a sharp demarcation between normal and frostbitten tissues. If skin coloration is in your favor, the area will be very, very pale compared to the normal tissue around it. As the situation progresses, the affected area becomes swollen because of the edema of the damaged tissue, and it can redden as the small blood vessels try to continue to get blood into the area. Eventually, the tip of the ear dries up like a piece of beef jerky, shrivels, and falls off."
Aside from cosmetics, this usually doesn't pose a problem for the horse.
Far more serious, although far rarer, are frostbite cases involving the feet. One veterinarian on an E-mail list reported on an 8-hour-old Standardbred filly born in a snowbank in sub-zero temperatures. At first, the veterinarians were encouraged as the youngster only sloughed superficial skin over the fetlock during the first week. However, by the time she was 10 days old, the filly had sloughed two hooves, and she subsequently was euthanized.
Kaneps treated two horses which were presumed to have frostbitten extremities, as both had been standing in cold, wet conditions.
"One horse was in and out of boggy conditions," he says. "It sloughed most of its skin distal to the fetlock, but survived as a broodmare. The other horse sloughed skin and the hoof of the limb, and was subsequently destroyed."
Treatment, which is aimed at minimizing the damage, is based on medical experience for treating humans. Says Kaneps, "Frostbite should be treated by rapid thawing in warm (38-44° Celsius) water."
Kaneps warns against using hair dryers as there is less control over the heat. "It's better if you use a bucket of warm water, wetting a towel and putting it on the affected area."
Although we humans usually rub cold hands to warm them, frostbitten areas should never be rubbed because that can cause further tissue damage.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories can be administered to reduce pain and inflammation. In addition, to inhibit blood clot formation, vasodilators such as acepromazine or NSAIDs such as heparin can be administered.
The best treatment of all, though, is prevention through common sense horsekeeping. Says Hackett: "Horses that can stay dry, find shelter from the wind, have adequate energy and forage intake, and are allowed to acclimate to the cold gradually (as would normally happen with the change of seasons) can survive bitter cold (-20 to -40° F) temperatures quite nicely, even for extended periods of time."
About the Author
Marcia King
Marcia King is an award-winning freelance writer based in Ohio who specializes in equine, canine, and feline veterinary topics. She's schooled in hunt seat, dressage, and Western pleasure.
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Been waiting for a Game day thread figured you just have to do it yourself sometimes.
GO REDS!:harang:
Been waiting for a Game day thread figured you just have to do it yourself sometimes.
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Aaron harang Vs Chris Carpenter.
1.) Dickerson CF
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3.) Votto 1B
5.) S. Rolen 3B
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I havent noticed Cards lineup yet.
No Stubbs? That's just not right.
1. S. Schumaker, 2B
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3. A. Pujols, 1B
4. M. Holliday, LF
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Another Strikeout!!!!!!!
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The environmental cost of biofuel is much higher than the cost of fossil fuels – it will cause rainforest to be replaced by palm farms, which is a ludicrous carbon balance bottom line. In other words, biofuel is the most carbon-intensive source of energy ever
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I think my phrasing was a bit muddled. What I mean is, we use 400× as much energy every year as the entire Earth can store in plants in a year. We would need to harvest the entire Earth's flora for 4 centuries in order to run our society for one year on that harvest.
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Discussion in 'Racquets' started by Shangri La, Dec 9, 2009.
^^VS, Well spotted, thanks for correction
Bump, sorry...
But is this an actual code: TGK 223.2 and if so what for?
Thanks, pete
isn't that the PT630 mold (and soft layup) with the FXP holes that don't do anything? I think I have one....
it probably is... it's in the flexpoint prestige PJ. Can you remeber how it played?
Also is it the same as the PT57F that I saw a thread about?
I have to ask dr, how can a hole not do anything?
My question as well. If there are holes there physically, how can they not "do anythng"?
Thanks a lot for the clarification!
It was already time that someone posted just the list of all these Pro Stock frames, for it started to get confusing...
About Jokers raquet, why is it so special that no one has info about it and nobody has layed hands on it?
Of course they do what they do. They are real and the frame is drilled in 2 spots. Furthermore, why would Head use fake holes paintjobs if they do not do anything?
Most likely because the djoker like Fed, Monfils and others don't use the normal tourney stringers so not much chance of a person getting to put the measurements to it. Though Greg raven posted specs on it a few years back but his balance appears to be quite different now with the abundance of lead at 3 and 9.
THe holes question...
If you look at the actual FXP Retail racket and at the PT57F or the 223.2, you will notice that these are different, drilled, then plugged in totally.
Why, and what is behind this idea -- I have no idea...
Im currently trying to find out the difference between TGK 238.2 and TGK 238.3. Mdubb stated 238.3 ist the flexier version. Is that correct? Is this the only difference?
I have 238.2 and it feels pretty flexy.
238.3 has even more flex? :shock:
There are several speculative specs about djoko's frames: 360g, 54RA, etc.
At one point I had the opportunity to purchase some TGKs that were Speed PJ and close to these specs. Would have bought them too if I'd had the financial resources.
I have a blacked out tgk 262.4. 16x19. I have heard of the 262.1,2,3 but the 4? Any ideas?
161 question, anybody seen one under fxp midplus radical paint?
PT10's aren't produced anymore are they? If so, what TGK would come closest to it.
I'd take a punt at the 237 being what you seek
Hi, i´ve got a new one to this collection..
TGK 233.1 on the hairpin and nothing in the throat area.
100 sqin headsize, 16 x 19 and microgel paintjob !
Standard silicone, lead and pro stock buttcap...
350 gram strung.
Do feel free to comment
Regards lphansen
When new Paint Job Comes out does the code change
Djokovic was using TGK 262.1 With the IG PJ whats the Code
Just my 2c but I read somewhere else that the PT57E is the i.Prestige mold. So I guess that kind of "strengthens" the notion that the PT57E is the i.Prestige? haha
i think the consensus is that Djokovic has never played with a "speed" racquet. for one thing, it isn't shaped liked one. it looks more like a radical midplus mold. and apparently his flex is in the low 50s.
I have a few PTs and bunch of TGKs
i have heard from some guys from head that with the IG series no more code on the throat for the prostock...damn...is it true?
there is one for sale on the stringforum, so, you can ask...
I don't think ANY of the new Head TGK frames show codes...just the retail spec...
4 of my TGK260.2s have no codes, only retail stuff (showing 18x20 pattern), and one has the 260.2 code without any specs (older batch)
2 of the 260.1 I have have only the retail specs...
djoko appartently uses the pt167a...no speed molds...
well.. so please could you tell which racquet djoko uses?
It was mentioned about...ah... 23869547568 times on this board. Maybe click on that "Search" button above?
LM Radical MP Mold, totally custom Layup
Do only Pro Stock frames have codes? Or are they the only ones with codes on the PJ? I changed the pallet on my stock MG Prestige Mid today, and under the pallet on the frame, there was small writing that says TGK237.1 (The 1 may be a T, but I'm not sure..I took a pic and can post later if this isn't normal). Are these codes standard for all frames and just posted to the cosmetics of the pro stock frames, or does the code just indicate which mold is used, regardless of stock/prostock? But, I would think Pro Stock racquets would have a different layup for the same mold, so now I'm confused...
I'm fairly certain this isn't pro stock, so does the codes apply to some stock racquets, too?
All HEAD racquets have engineering codes.
Ok that's what I figured. So the codes are not specific to pro stock frames, just the fact that they make them visible??? And the, any pro-stock-specific layups are something separate from the codes???
not really.
The retail MG Prestige mid has the identical TGK237.1 code under the pallets --> same mold.
The latest YT versions of the Pro stock frames have no codes showing inside the throat.
Yep, they layups are usually specified on a sticker under the pallet, too --> code, layup, balance point, hairpin weight.
Any clue as to code for new Speed Youtek Innegra 18x20? Old one was 263.2. New one is?
Great thread. Any one know what the pro stock (code) equivalent is for the prestige pro (16x19)?
YouTek Prestige Pro code is TGK238.5
what an informative thread!!!!!
i think its cool that head makes their rackets so that people can mod the way they want. i.e. pallet interchanging and pro stocks. unlike some companies that foam their grips. i know other companies have pro stock, but all these threads on head makes me want to try these different pro stocks and find my excalibur!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I came across a suspected pro stock racquet with an i.Prestige PJ, but I'm trying to find out what the actual racquet is. Maybe you guys can help me out. It had...
- full CAP (not definitive)
- brown HEAD collar around the throat above the handle
- the upper-part of the throat doesn't have those grooves indicative of an i.Prestige
- the inside of the throat has the code TK19 or TK10 (couldn't really tell the last number)
I'm leaning towards a PC600, but what are your thoughts? Thanks!
Well the only Prestige before the iPrestige is a PC600 so unless went into the future and brought back from IG Prestige Mid's and painted them up as iPrestiges....
No photo with me at the moment, but I'll be sure to put one up when I get the chance.
I hope to have pictures of the aforementioned racquet soon, but I'd like to run this by the TW community..
It appears to be some kind of PC600 extra length. For comparison, I took some pictures with an actual i.Prestige and a PC600. I tried to take the pallet off, but it seemed really cumbersome to do, so I left it alone. I don't think it's pro stock per se, but in doing some research, apparently Ivanesevic used to use the PC600 XL.
What is this racquet exactly?
Helps to have a photo.....
Agree. It looks horrendous, but I can look past it just this once. What kind of paint did Head use?
So if I wanted to buy at TW a racket closest to the Andy Murray racket, which Head racket should it be? Youtek IG Radical Pro MP (98) or the Youtek IG Prestige 98.
Can someone pls comment on this?
Prestige Pro is closest to what Murray is using
Thx sixone90! I'm looking forward to get the Prestige demo tomorrow. I actually used the WPS 60 85 St Vincent for years and recently switched to WPS 95 cuz I wanted to re-learn my two handed backhand.
Any infos on TGK 244.1A?
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Name: Shikamaru Nara (奈良シカマル | Shikamaru Nara)
Nickname:Shika|Lazy Kid|Genius
Gender: Male
Age: 16
During Part I, his attire was rather plain and boring, consisting of a green lined mesh T-shirt under a short sleeved grey jacket with green edges, adorned on both the sleeves and the back with a circle with a line through it, his blue forehead protector worn around his left arm, brown pants, and blue sandals. During Part II, he has grown noticeably taller. His hairstyle remains the same, but he changed his earrings from rings to studs. He has also undergone a costume change, and among the members of Konoha 11, he is the only one to sport an attire more mirroring the standard Konohagakure's one: he retains his flak jacket, along with a black long sleeved shirt paired with matching pants and sandals, and green lined mesh armour on his wrists and ankles. The placement of his headband is the same as before, but only the metal part is visible, seemingly sewn onto the shirt itself.
As a genin, Shikamaru Nara was the sort of unenthusiastic kid who liked to watch clouds. He preferred not to get involved in "troublesome" activities, pretending to be busy to avoid responsibility. He also does not like fighting, deeming it, as he does most things, "troublesome". He is fully aware of this side of his personality. But he's a natural born leader. Because of his raw leadership skill, he was the first genin from the Rookie Nine to become a chūnin. The weight of the decisions he must make as a chūnin and, thus, team leader have caused Shikamaru to mature rapidly. This was most evident after the death of Asuma. He vowed to protect and later mentor Asuma's child, so that the child could grow up to be a "cool adult" like Asuma. Shikamaru's sense of duty and commitment to the future of his village is also reflected in his willingness to enforce Konoha 11's recent decision to stop Sasuke Uchiha at all costs, even in the face of potential objections on behalf of the original members of Team 7.Shikamaru's most distinctive character trait is that he considers most women bossy and "troublesome", particularly Temari, his mother and Ino. He usually defines them as aggressive, demanding, and sometimes even scary. Given his mother's tyrannical personality, this isn't too surprising. However, his father shares the exact same attitude, even though he married Yoshino in the first place. When Shikamaru questioned his father about why he would marry such a domineering woman, his father responded that even the toughest woman will show her gentle side to the man she loves. Nevertheless, Shikamaru is generally courteous to women, doing them favours and avoiding fights with them. He feels that men, like him, should be the ones protecting them and not the other way around. Despite the latter point, he almost exclusively fought against women during Part I of the manga
Village Information
Village of Birth:
Village of Alliance:
Rank//Chakra Information
Rank:S ranked Shinobi
Specialty: Nara Clan techs/Battle Tactics
Up to B rank
Mid C rank
Your Ninjutsu:
Basic E-ranks
Nara Clan Techs- Needs training
Background Information
Chūnin Exam ArcFirst round: In his preliminary battle, Shikamaru fought against Kin. He defeated Kin by sneaking his shadow under the thin strings she was using to control her bells; she did not notice that a string that thin and that far from the floor could even make a shadow. Shikamaru then took a shuriken from his pouch, with Kin, caught in his Shadow Imitation Technique, doing the same thing. Because of Kin's increased proximity to the wall of the arena, she knocked herself unconscious as Shikamaru ducked under her projectile.
Second round:In the final round, Shikamaru was matched against Temari, where it initially seemed as if he was just pointlessly attempting strategy after strategy. Temari assumed that he was simply buying time for the sun to set, furthering the range of his shadow. He was in fact manipulating her into a position in front of the exit to a tunnel which was dug out by Naruto during an earlier match, where he could guarantee that she was caught by his shadow from behind. However, after Temari was actually caught in his shadow imitation, he then simply forfeited the match, claiming to have spent too much chakra to proceed with any additional matches. Moreover, he said he did not like to hurt or hit women. Despite having forfeited, Shikamaru's brilliant strategy impressed everyone, including the Hokage.
Invasion of Konoha Arc
When the invasion of Konoha began, Shikamaru was able to dispel the genjutsu that swept through the stadium, though he pretended to be asleep to avoid taking part in the battle. Sakura noticed this and forced him to help in pursuing Sasuke. As they pursued Sasuke, they discovered that nine Oto ninja were following them, and Shikamaru chose to stay behind so he could stall them while the others continued to follow Sasuke. Using a clever strategy, he was able to trap eight with his shadow. However, the ninth Oto ninja hid in the trees, protecting the captured eight against Shikamaru's attacks. Despite discovering the ninth's hiding place, he could not fight off the Oto ninja, after being drained from his earlier match against Temari. Asuma arrived in time to save him, and defeated all nine Oto ninja single-handedly.
Sasuke Retrieval ArcShikamaru led the team of genin consisting of Naruto, choji ,kiba ,neji , and himself. Choji decided to battle Jurobo alone, allowing the other members to continue onward. The team continued to break apart, one member of the Retrieval Team engaging one member of the Sound Four. To give Naruto a chance to go after Sasuke, Shikamaru fought Tayuya. Tayuya summoned three demons, that she controlled with her flute and easily gained the upperhand against Shikamaru. Counting his remaining weapons, Shikamaru devised an elaborate plan. He threw eight kunai at Tayuya to see what finger movements she would use to protect herself with. Being unable to read her music he eventually took control of the three with his shadow, telling her how he found shogi fun because he could take over his opponent's pieces. Shikamaru then attacked with the three demons prompting Tayuya to remove the demons but she was still caught by his shadow. By activating the second stage of her cursed seal, Tayuya was able to resist Shikamaru's shadow.Picking up a kunai that had missed her earlier she tried to slit his throat but was suddenly punched in the gut and caught by his shadow again, revealing that he only pretended to fall prey to her genjutsu, as he had used his shadow to break his finger to escape it. Shikamaru then explained about his plan and how he missed with that kunai on purpose to get her close while he then prepared his Shadow–Neck Binding Technique. As he was about to run out of chakra, he was saved by Temari. After Shikamaru gave her a tactical update she blew away her sound based genjutsu with her wind and then used a summon to finish her off.
Part II
Kazekage Rescue Arc
Two and a half years later, at the beginning of Part II, Naruto ran into Shikamaru and Temari soon after returning to the village. Naruto initially thought that Shikamaru and Temari were a couple, although both denied this, explaining that they were working on planning for the next Chūnin Exams. This later prevented him from helping with Naruto's first attempt to look for Sasuke, but he was able to help during Naruto's brief scuffle with Sai.
Hidan and Kakuzu Arc
Upon the death of Asuma. Shikamaru vowed to chase down and kill hidan personally. Moments into the battle shikamaru decided to seperate the two shinobi. As the only way they could win.Shikamaru again caught Hidan with his shadow, and led him away.
Once far enough, he covered the area in explosive tags to corner the immortal. The time limit on his Shadow Imitation then ran out, so Hidan was able to attack him, get some blood, and initiate his ritual. Hidan quickly stabbed himself in the heart, causing an apparently dead Shikamaru to keel over. Shikamaru was, however, alive and well; the blood had been Kakuzu's, Kakashi having taken a sample when he earlier used Lightning Cutter. In effect, Hidan stabbed Kakuzu in the heart. With Hidan oblivious, Shikamaru tried to decapitate him with a short sword. The cut was too shallow to sever the immortal's head, prompting Shikamaru to capture him in a Shadow Imitation instead - albeit a much weaker one at this point, with his chakra running low.As Hidan tried to attack Shikamaru, Shikamaru used his Shadow Gathering Technique to cover Hidan with the explosive tags in the area. With Hidan tied in place, Shikamaru activated a mark he had prepared before the battle, causing the ground beneath Hidan to collapse into a pit. Hidan cursed at saying once he was free he would kill him, but Shikamaru explained that the surrounding forest was the property of the Nara clan; only they were allowed to enter or leave the forest, thus ensuring that Hidan's remains would never be found while one of his clan's deer, Rikumaru watched on. In the anime, after lighting a cigarette, Shikamaru flicked Asuma's lighter at Hidan, setting off all of the explosive tags at once. Hidan's remains fell into the pit and, as he swore vengeance against Shikamaru, Shikamaru forced a cave-in.
Invasion of Pain Arc
Shikamaru was left in charge of deciphering Jiraiya's dying message about Pain"The real one is not among them."
Shinobi World War Arc (Current)
When the war begins, Shikamaru is placed in the Fourth Division alongside Chōji. Although Gaara is technically the commander, Temari tells Shikamaru that, as Gaara's proxy, he is effectively in command. Shikamaru, Chōji, and other members of their division are later sent to provide support for the First Division. They meet up with Ino - sent as backup from her own division - and they team up to help Darui fight Kinkaku. Shikamaru restrains Kinkaku with his shadow but only barely holds him long enough for Ino to use the Mind Body Switch Technique on Kinkaku, leading to Kinkaku's capture within the Kohaku no Jōhei. Ino–Shika–Chō next engages the reincarnated Kakuzu. As they prepare to face him yet again, he points out that he is not the only ninja to have been reincarnated: Asuma is on the battlefield too.After making slight work of asuma . The battle continues into the night and Shikamaru assists Chōji in mopping up the rest of the reincarnated ninja. Before they can claim victory, Obito appears on the battlefield with the Gedo Maso. While the Statue wreaks havoc, Tobi goes after the Kohaku no Jōhei and the Benihisago. Remembering information given to him by Temari about the Statue and the tailed beasts, Shikamaru deduces that Tobi plans to use the brothers' Nine-Tails-chakra. Tobi calls Shikamaru a worthy adversary for figuring out what he had planned and has the Statue attack him. He is saved by Chōji while Tobi escapes with the brothers. After the attack subsides, Shikamaru is seen planning with the rest of his team and Tenten. (Arc is not complete)
• Kunai
• Wire
• Smoke bombs
• Explosive tags
• Flash bombs
• Ninjato on his back
• Triggered Kunai bags
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I note in your rating under "cons" that you say "some manufacturers offer 5 yr warranty"; in the section for specifications OCZ lists "5 yr consumer life cycle". Is there something I don't understand? Is there or is there not a 5 yr warranty?
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I had a Corsair Force 3 series (120Gig) that uses this controller and for one week i tested this and re-installed windows thinking it was a driver problem or mobo or something else. I realized it was the Disk.
It didnt last more then 1-2 day or sometimes 1h before Windows froze. Also the installation refused to create the System partition on it for some reason when i had a second disk connected.
so yes this controller is very bad and i recommend people staying away from it until its confirmed its fixed.
I now use an Intel 510. It worked right away. System partition no problem, stability = rock solid.
You can find more info about my nightmare and what i tested here:
Tomshardware (@jaquith) was extremely helpful and gave lots of useful tips on the matter but sadly this is a hardware issue rather then software.
I sent it back. Within 48 hours of my second one, the same thing. OCZ recommended upgrading the firmware. Tried it. Wouldn't work. They recommended another whole bunch of steps, but frankly, I'd just like to buy something and have it work. I already built my own system, I don't want to spend hours or days messing with this stuff.
Tried system with a different drive, worked fine. Ran my SSD in a friend's system- same result. Sent it back to my supplier.
Received a replacement. Installed it on Sunday, crashed last night. I will never buy an OCZ product again.. sorry guys.. :(
The problem is the Disk and not your pc sadly :(
Put the ssd into my netbook. Worked fine for the entire duration of visiting a friend and copying about 30 gb of files to it. Put the ssd into my Acer .... Worked fine for a few minutes, but crashed about thirty seconds to a minute into watching a video. Reboots, then same again each time. Seems to work fine until I start watching a movie. Tested whether it was just that video that caused the reboot, but it wasn't the case. Other videos did the same. So I installed a different video player. I still hung after about thirty seconds or so with a different player. Took it out of the Acer and connected it to a sata to usb adapter, with external power source..... Worked long enough to copy off the movies to the other drive. Still seems to be working as an external drive, and for the netbook, but the real # is that I bought it specifically for the acer....
I think I'm going to use it where it seems to want to work properly, namely in the netbook, and start pricing an Intel 510. I've seen other similar good reviews of the 510 to what Reza mentioned above, but I didn't bother to look into it before taking the ssd leap of faith with OCZ. I was hoping the bad press OCZ has been getting was just a vocal minority. I might be joining them.....
Something about the Ubuntu installation just doesn't like the ssd running in my Acer, but has no problems with the netbook. Next thing to try would be to reinstall with the drive in the acer, but a live usb of Ubuntu won't boot on the acer, and I don't have a cd drive at the moment, nor an install disk.
I'm going to have to get an external CD drive, and a burnt copy of Ubuntu Live before I can try that.....
The acer just rebooted while playing 30 seconds of a video from a regular hdd. Different copy of Ubuntu, different drive... leaves only the Acer itself to blame.
Guess that I'm not going to be shopping for an Intel 510 until after I get a new machine.....
The process of elimination solved that mystery. The ssd is still working fine.
You'd think that would be good news....
Thanks for the reply! I am really looking forward to the drive. I have a question, if you don't mind. I am currently running XP and am planning to install the new SSD to my systemas a second drive, temporarily, to perform the firmware update before installing Windows 7 on it. From what I read on the OCZ website it states that you can't perform the update running XP. I created an Ubuntu Linux CD and tried it out. When I downloaded the Linux firmware update instructions it looks like it is not very user friendly, (no GUI,) and may be beyond my comfort level. As a firmware update is not supposed to lose data, should I install Windows 7 on the SSD first and then upgrade the firmware? Any downside that you can think of? Thanks again for your great review of the drive and any assistance you can provide.


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You are presented with two stories: one rated Professors with warnings for Suicide, Abuse, and Violence, and one rated 1st/2nd Years that features your OTP and Mild Profanity. Both seem equally interesting to you. Would you choose the story with a higher rating over the lower rated one, or vice versa?
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Basically only same sex pairings, as I come from a pretty conservative religion.
So I figured I'd talk about the one thing that has been talked about a lot. Teacher/student relationships. I've actually written one, but looking back, I think there was some stuff I definitely should have expanded in terms of being more sensitive about it. In general, student/teacher is one warning I happen to really like. I think that there is so much that can be explored, if handled properly. At the same time, I think it can also be a disaster when handled immaturely and insensitively.
NEW TQ: Does the number of warnings matter to you? Is there only so much you can take? For example, would you read something with character death, abuse, violence, substance abuse, and suicide, or is that too much at one time?


text: It's like this - I'm so very disappointed in me, for I am entirely nothing, but then I ought never to have expected anything other than this inevitable outcome. I'd meant to be so much more than this. I'd meant to be something at least, anything more than this sorry assemblage of failure & futility. I can't say I've done anything I can have any pride in. I will leave nothing of any substance. All my efforts to be more than I am made from have been utterly pointless. So many mistakes, so many vain senseless plans, so many failures. No escape from my rancid past, no ejector seat out of this putrid existence. No way to build something out of this zero that could ever become a hero. My hopes altogether dashed on the concrete paths of obscurity. My misdirected aspirations smashed, my dreams misappropriated into nightmares. And so, I am nothing. <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <woNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> Nothing whatever at all, blank, void, vacant, without a particle. None ? Absent, non‑resident, empty, nobody. Not a soul ? Truant, missing, deserted, the bird has flown. None ? Nothing. Tenantless, devoid, minus, removed, exiled, elsewhere. Transferred ? Misplaced, stayed away, nowhere to be found. Lost ? Rejected, discharged, omitted, forgotten. Nothing. Evicted ? Rooted out. Weeded out. Sent to coventry. Brushed aside, bundled away, struck off the roll. Murdered whilst sleeping. Spat out. Blasted out. Flung out. Gone. Plucked from beneath our very noses. Bereft of life. A beggarly account of empty boxes. Incomplete. Ill furnished. Impoverished. Empty handed. Starved. Under fed. Under nourished. Undesired. Old mother Hubbards famous empty cupboards. Scarce, cast off. Trash, inoperative. Inadequate, superfluous. Aborted. Terminated. Sterile. Impotent. Good for nowt. No, not here. Never. Nothing. An Asstro-nought indeed… http://flickrhivemind.net/User/The%20wreckhunter/Recent


text: Has anyone else noticed how on the USTA site when you log in and pull up your account summary pages it has a proper SSL encryption for the site, but the minute you click on renew membership or try to buy something it takes you to a checkout page that's no longer SSL encrypted? :shock: WTF USTA?!


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Coffee has become my new favorite ingredient when roasting meat.
Its an effortless way to add gobs of flavor to whatever I am making. All I do is add whole coffee beans to whatever spice blend I am using as a wet or dry rub, then grind it to a powder and apply to the meat. The coffee provides deep, rich flavors with just a hint of acid. Its a combination that works wonders for roasted meat.
Ive tried the spice-coffee combination called for below on both beef and pork tenderloins; both were fantastic. You also could use it on chicken breasts or thighs for a blackened chicken.
The seasonings can be applied to the meat right before roasting. But if you have a little extra time, the flavor is even better if you rub the spices on the meat, then refrigerate it for several hours before roasting. And if youd rather use these flavors in a wet rub, dont hesitate to add a little olive or canola oil to the blend.
If youre looking for a simple and speedy dinner, make the roasted pork tenderloin in this recipe and serve it as is with a side salad or some roasted vegetables. Or for something party-worthy (perhaps an Oscars viewing party), slice it, slap it on rounds of baguette, then top with a dollop of cherry jam. For the latter variation, the pork can be served warm or room temperature.


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Gomes gets nod in left vs. Tanaka over struggling Nava
By Ian Browne and Quinn Roberts / MLB.com
BOSTON -- In a lineup move reminiscent of last October, Jonny Gomes started in left field on Tuesday night against the Yankees, even though right-hander Masahiro Tanaka was on the mound.
For the most part over the past two years, Daniel Nava has been the primary option against righties.
However, Nava has struggled coming out of the gate this season, hitting .149 with two homers, three RBIs and a .240 on-base percentage.
"I don't think there's a whole lot of difference between righties and lefties against this guy," said Red Sox manager John Farrell. "He's a very talented pitcher. Jonny has been putting up a lot of quality at-bats of late. I know the easy target is going to be, 'Why is Daniel Nava not in this game tonight?' Well, we're trying to get him going offensively and Jonny gives us a little bit more of that right now."
What differences have the Red Sox noticed with Nava after having career year in 2013, when he hit .303 with 12 homers and 66 RBIs.
"He's probably swung the bat a little bit more earlier in counts than we've seen in the past, and that might be some reflection of the current level of confidence," said Farrell. "When he's squared up some balls, he hasn't seen the fruits of that too much. Like all players, they go through a little bit of a peak and valley and we're trying to get him out of that right now. Fundamentally, I can't say it's any one thing that he's breaking down from a swing mechanic standpoint."
With starters struggling, bullpen help might be needed
BOSTON -- The Red Sox are likely to make a roster move prior to Wednesday's game against the Yankees, but the activation of right fielder Shane Victorino might have to wait until Thursday.
With their starting pitchers going less than five innings the past two games, the Red Sox might need to call up a reliever for Wednesday's game.
It remains to be seen how Boston will open up a roster spot, but struggling outfielder Daniel Nava did meet with manager John Farrell after Tuesday's 9-3 loss with the door closed.
Nava's back was also taped up, leaving open the possibility he could be optioned to the Minors or placed on the 15-day disabled list.
If the Red Sox do call up a pitcher, it could be just for one day, with Victorino filling that roster spot Thursday, when lefty CC Sabathia takes the ball for the Yankees.
Victorino went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts for Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, the third game of his Minor League rehab assignment.
"We may have a pitching move because of how deep we've had to go in the bullpen the last couple of days, so Shane is not a given for tomorrow," said Farrell.
Growing pains part of the process for Bogaerts, Bradley
BOSTON -- Considering how much praise they've received for their poise, it's easy to forget that Xander Bogaerts is 21 years old and Jackie Bradley Jr. just turned 24. Neither player is perfect, and they've both made some fundamental errors in recent games.
Bogaerts got thrown out trying to steal third in a critical spot in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Orioles and Bradley missed the cutoff man on a throw to the plate.
"I think there's a certain expectancy that some of that might take place," said manager John Farrell, "but what we do with it and how we respond to it is most important. That requires more individual conversation, and that took place yesterday as well as today."
The only way Bogaerts and Bradley are going to learn how to respond to every situation is to go through them.
"You're taking guys that are gaining experience at the Major League level, which is going to be different than any Minor League setting that they've ever been involved in," said Farrell. "The talent is there, the work ethic is there. And yet we've got to ride the ebb and flow a little bit, because of the inexperience, which is fully expected on our part."
Playing two rookies at key positions in the middle of the diamond can be a challenge, but one the Red Sox are fully confident they can work through.
"You're talking about the two positions on the field with respect to outfield or infield that are going to see the most action," said Farrell. "As their learning curve is fairly steep at this point, you may see some things that a veteran player isn't going to show you. That's part of the game and that's part of a young player becoming an everyday big leaguer."
NCAA champion Napier throws out first pitch
BOSTON -- While John Farrell is admittedly not much of a college basketball fan, the Red Sox manager was impressed with the run the University of Connecticut men's basketball team had to claim the 2014 NCAA Championship.
"They seemed to find so much momentum late in the season. They played with so much confidence," said Farrell.
The Red Sox honored the team at Fenway Park before Tuesday's game against the Yankees. Huskies senior guard Shabazz Napier, who graduated from Lawrence Academy in Groton, Mass., threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and Connecticut governor Dannel P. Malloy also participated in the ceremony.
The Huskies had an unprecedented run to the title after coming into the tournament as a No. 7 seed. They beat five teams before beating Kentucky, 60-54, in the championship game.
Farrell saw many similar traits between the 2014 Huskies and the '13 Red Sox.
"You could see that they had such momentum regardless of the seeding. Nothing was going to stop them," Farrell said. "More than anything, it was their energy and confidence. It was evident when they went on the court."
Red Sox do their part on Earth Day
BOSTON -- In celebration of Earth Day on Tuesday, the Red Sox, in partnership with National Grid, did their part to help the environment.
The Red Sox made sure that Tuesday's game against the Yankees was carbon neutral. The team did this by purchasing renewable energy credits to offset all emissions generated from the game. That included electric and gas consumption, waste disposal and transportation.
The ballclub has been doing its part to help the planet since 2008, when it created the Poland Spring Green Team and installed solar thermal panels at Fenway Park. The team's field maintenance features include timed irrigation, diagnostic controls to minimize water and fertilizer use and biodiesel-powered lawn mowers.
The Poland Spring Green Team also collected recyclables throughout Tuesday's game and helped educate fans on the importance of recycling.
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. Quinn Roberts is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Tomorrow, 7 am sharp, I embark on a new journey. I will be head of the team. This team will encompase one Attending, one Resident (that is I), two Interns (first year residents), one Sub-Intern/ fourth year med-student (from here on the "Sub-I"), and two third year med-students (a.k.a. "Students").
To serve the readership yet unfamiliar with the medical hierarchy that governs today's fine medical establishments I will now take the time to explain this stepladder of ass-slurpers. The understanding of this is essential for our future relationship and so if you have any questions feel free to ask.
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Quote:I would not pick a mon at random. Not without running it by someone higher up the chain as it were. It would be most unfortunate if I were to show up in Japan with the soke's mon on my montsuki quite by accident.
Quote: Alternate opinions ... The vast majority of folks in Japan have no real knowledge of, nor interest in, any particular kamon.
Quote:Well, I don't know where that statistic comes from, but it seems that the question of the propriety of taking someone's family crest for 'fun' still needs to be considered.
Quote:Would someone from Japan learning an Anglo traditional art of some sort assume the identity of another family (or even families)?
Quote:Eyes that will already have too many other things to criticize.
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AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage says he'll shave his head if Maine state employees and retirees raise $350,000 this year for charity.
The Republican governor made the remark on Friday during a kick-off event at the State House for the 34th annual Maine State Employees' Combined Charitable Appeal.
LePage says he was upping "the ante" after Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Patricia Aho, who is leading this year's campaign, vowed to dye her hair pink if the group reaches their goal of $300,000.
The Governor's Office says the campaign has raised $6 million over 33 years. State workers and retirees contributed nearly $300,000 last year to organizations through one-time gifts or schedule payroll or retirement reductions.


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Red Sox recall Mortensen, place Padilla on DL
Versatile right-hander has impressed since coming over from Rockies
By Ian Browne / MLB.com
"Padilla has a little soreness in his bicep," Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said. "He could probably pitch on Friday, but we just aren't willing to take the chance of going short these next couple of days. It's not fair to the guys who are out there, and it could put us in a real bind."
Valentine held Padilla out of action against the Rangers on Monday and Tuesday after he gave up two home runs while not retiring a batter on Sunday. In that game, Padilla's velocity was noticeably down.
Mortensen was the player the Red Sox got from the Rockies for Marco Scutaro. He has turned out to be a valuable acquisition, posting a 1.17 ERA over 10 outings.
"Well, let's not jinx him, but he's risen to the occasion," Valentine said. "And he's thrown as well in Triple-A. It's not like he's just getting lucky. He's a pretty good pitcher. He throws different pitches, and he says he's ready to go."
To this point, Mortensen has been used mostly as a long reliever. Will Valentine start using him in some more high-leverage situations?
"You know, I hope there's only important situations for my bullpen pitchers to pitch in," Valentine said. "Then you could use everyone the way you draw it up. Often is the case that the guy who's available has to pitch a couple of innings when you don't really like it. One thing he adds is length, and that always has to be a factor when either using him or not using him. But yeah, I think he could pitch anywhere in the game."
Morales to join rotation, not clear who exits
BOSTON -- Though the circumstances still aren't entirely clear -- such as which pitcher he will replace -- lefty Franklin Morales will officially join Boston's rotation, most likely on Saturday or Sunday against the Indians.
Morales made a spot start in place of Josh Beckett on Sunday against the Twins, pitching six dominant innings in a 6-4 victory.
Manager Bobby Valentine's preference for a while has been to start Morales, but there haven't been any rotation vacancies.
Aaron Cook, who had struggled in three straight starts before pitching well in his most recent start, would be the most logical candidate to get bounced from the rotation. But Valentine said earlier this week that he will pitch in next week's three-game series in Baltimore.
Expect Valentine to reveal his pitching plans in more detail over the next couple of days.
Valentine: Ortiz feeling 'really good'
BOSTON -- Injured slugger David Ortiz reported to work on Wednesday feeling "really good," according to Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. That piece of encouraging news came two days after Ortiz received a shot of marcaine for his ailing right Achilles.
Ortiz did some baserunning on the field before Wednesday's game and took batting practice indoors.
The Red Sox are 9-12 in the 21 games Ortiz has missed. There's a chance the DH could return at some point during the four-game series in Cleveland that starts Thursday.
"Probably, yeah, if everything goes well," Ortiz said. "I don't have a time set, but I'm getting closer."
With lefty Matt Harrison pitching for the Rangers on Wednesday, Ryan Lavarnway was Boston's designated hitter. The DH has been a revolving spot since Ortiz went down.
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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HOLD FOR RELEASE: This game is not yet released; the game will be released on Wednesday, December 19th.Choice of Kung Fu: Multiple-Choice Martial-Arts Action
SAN FRANCISCO--December 19th, 2012: Choice of Games today announced that "Choice of Kung Fu," the latest in their popular line of multiple-choice interactive-fiction games, is now available for iOS, Android, and, via the Chrome Web Store, Windows, OS X, and Linux.
Become the greatest fighter the world has ever known, harnessing the power of chi to manipulate the energies of the universe. Defeat rivals, find romance, and rise to become the Imperial Champion. Win the right to question the immortal Dragon Sage, who speaks just once every hundred years!
Choice of Kung Fu is a fast-paced interactive fantasy novel where your choices determine how the story proceeds. The game is entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--but powered by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
For example, when an outlaw with a spear charges to attack you, what will you do?
A) Pounce toward him at the last moment, springing like a tiger, and bring an elbow down on his head.
B) Dart off to the side, balancing on one leg like a crane before delivering a swift kick to his knee.
C) Weave hypnotically in my stance, and when he strikes, I am no longer there; I launch a series of quick, snakelike strikes to the pressure points in his exposed rib cage.
D) Make a series of flashy moves that draw his target toward my right side, then move to the left, delivering a reiken strike to the right side of his head as he passes by.
E) Remain still, my hands low at the chi center of my body, and at the moment he would hit me, circle his spear away and shift myself away from the strike.
The fate of the Middle Kingdom depends on you! Will you play as male or female? Gay or straight? Will you battle against foreign invaders, or will you rise up against the Emperor? What question will you ask the Dragon Sage, the wisest of all creatures?
About Choice of Games
Choice of Games was founded by Dan Fabulich and Adam Strong-Morse in 2009. They produce text-based interactive novels for mobile platforms and the web, combining the delicious freedom of the 1980s' choose-a-path gamebooks with the depth and scope of a bestselling novel. Choice of Games adventures have been awarded First Place in IntroComp 2011 (Choice of Zombies), "Best Roleplaying Game of the Year" by JayIsGames (Choice of the Dragon), and Honorable Mention in the IGF Nuovo Awards (Choice of Broadsides).
In addition to developing their own games in-house, Choice of Games has created an easy-to-use programming language for writing text-based games, ChoiceScript, and publishes games written by other designers.
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Why Im leaving for the Tampa Bay game on Monday!
I live about 19 miles from Raymond James Stadium.
I want to hang out near the stadium from now until the game just to be in the zone!
I can work from my laptop, stay in hotels nearby and spend some nights with the homeless.
There are like 4 Gentleman Clubs right nearby.
My girlfriend lives about 5 miles from the stadium.
It's a perfect 4 1/2 month mini-road trip.
Beaches reasonably close by as well!
Anyone want to hang out?
Hey! How bout that Ramses Barden dude? GO GIANTS!!!


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REI Commits to Solar Energy to Reduce Climate Impact
REI, the $2 billion national outdoor retailer, is committed to renewable energy. The company has 26 locations with solar power systems in eight states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Georgia). The locations with solar rooftop power systems include retail stores and a distribution center in Bedford, Penn. REI began installing solar panels on certain stores in 2008 after Davis, Calif.-based Blue Oak Energy conducted a three-year feasibility survey that found solar rooftop panels can provide 10 to 100 percent of a store's electricity.
Sharon Im-Lee, energy manager at REI, Seattle, toldInteriors & Sources that stores with high energy costs were a good fit for solar, including those located in California, which has higher energy rates. "Here in Seattle, our electricity costs are only 5 to 6 cents per kilowatt-hour; in California, we're seeing upwards of 17 to 20 cents per kilowatt-hour, so what you're offsetting is dramatically more in California," said Im-Lee.
REI also buys renewable energy certificates (RECs). The REC purchases are equal to powering more than 130 stores, two distribution centers and its headquarters. Its annual purchase of RECs are equivalent to removing almost 8,000 cars from the road or switching over 990,000 incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescents. REI purchases RECs from San Francisco-based 3Degrees, which was named Best Trading Company for RECs in North America by Environmental Finance in its 14th annual market rankings.
"We intend to generate enough local renewable energy for our total electricity needs, but until then, RECs will be an important part of our energy strategy," stated Kirk Myers, corporate social responsibility manager at REI, in a news release.
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Apple releases Snow Leopard Graphics Update 1.0
Date: Tuesday, August 17th, 2010, 14:14
Category: News, Software
Late Tuesday, Apple released its Snow Leopard Graphics Update 1.0 patch. The update, a 65.7 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes:
– Addresses frame rate issues occurring in Portal and Team Fortress 2 by Valve, on iMac (Late 2009 and Mid 2010), Mac mini (Early 2009 and Mid 2010), Mac Pro (Early 2009), MacBook (Early 2009 and Mid 2010) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) or MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) models.
– Resolves an issue that could cause Aperture 3, or StarCraft II by Blizzard, to unexpectedly quit or become unresponsive.
– Resolves an image corruption issue that may occur when disconnecting and reconnecting external displays while the system is running.
The update requires Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later to install and run.
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Oooh, he's responded [mpe.mpg.de]. I like the way he fully admits to not understanding his change, and doesn't seem in the slightest bothered about that — so much that he's even suggesting more changes.
I'm contemplating replying bluntly to him and the list suggesting that he has no clue, explaining that I am a volunteer[*], his problem is no longer interesting to me, but that he could contact my employer to arrange paid consultancy should he so wish. [fotango.com] (Kortho's advice #11930)
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Windows 8 on Sale October
Windows 8 to Hit Store Shelves in the Fall
Looking for a technology refresh? Mark your calendar for October 26, 2012, when Microsoft's new Windows 8 platform arrives to consumers. Announced today during the company's annual sales meeting, expect to see Windows 8 as a $40 upgrade and in new PCs.
What does this mean for gadget fiends? With Microsoft getting more serious about mobile products, we hope this means we can expect to see the new Windows 8-powered Surface tablet available in the Fall, along with a bevy of holiday-ready Windows 8 smartphones.


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Robin Knox-Johnston
Daily Forecast for January 16th 2018
Robin Knox-Johnston is a male celebrity.
He was born on Friday March 17th 1939, in Putney, England,.
January 16th 2018 is a day of transformation and growth for Robin Knox-Johnston, and he even manages to pass it forward by reaching out to others and using his good communication skills.
Robin feels an important change, but is not yet clear about its true nature. This causes Johnston to lack of patience, but he must not try to over analyze himself.
Today is also a good day for romance for Robin Knox-Johnston.
While studying the color and flavor of the day, it is a good practice to keep in mind the greater meaning of January and the master plan of 2018 in Robin's life.
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About Robin's Numerological Forecast & Personal Day Cycle
Just as Robin Knox-Johnston evolves through a nine-year cycle and experiences the nine-month cycle, he is also subjected to nine-day cycles, even though their impact is subtle compared to the Personal Year and even Personal Month cycles. The Personal Day cycles proceed according to the same pattern - 1 through 9 - that the Personal Year and Personal Month cycles do. The numbers within the daily cycles have a similar impact on Robin to the yearly and monthly cycles - though less pronounced.
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I love Adrian Peterson, both of them.
I love Adrian Peterson, both of them. But in this case particular case, I'm talking about the current Minnesota Vikings running back who just pushed himself out on the dreaded five-year-plan limb.
I love his confidence and his skill set, his personality and the fact that he seems to keep himself squarely within the sports pages and not the roundup of police activity, save for last year's comical offseason tirade in which a bartender cut him off.
I think he should've won the Heisman Trophy as a true freshman at Oklahoma as surely as he won the MVP of the National Football League last season.
I just don't believe him. ... Not when he's already taken aim on Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher.
Peterson has now called his shot, saying he will break Smith's NFL career rushing record "in 2017."
Fresh off a more than 2,000-yard season, but also off a severe knee injury, the Vikings star is full of adrenaline as another training camp opens, and more obstacles are laid in his path for the 2013 season.
What we see of Peterson is a man among boys, but, now at age 28, the boys will soon be catching up.
If there was someone not impressed with what he accomplished last season, I haven't met them. But he's suddenly predicting a series of seasons as he surpasses age 30 that will make last year's highwater mark seem tame instead of the anomoly that it was.
There was a time when Jim Brown's career rushing record of 12,312 yards was the gold standard in the NFL.
Why wouldn't it be? Brown was perhaps the greatest running back to ever play the game, and bowed out in order to pursue acting and other endeavours at a healthy age 29, after only nine years in Cleveland, playing 12- and 14-game seasons.
Brown was so possessive of his record that when Pittsburgh's Franco Harris approached it almost two decades later, Brown challenged Harris to a 40-yard dash and said he would return to the NFL at age 48 to reclaim his record if he beat Harris in the foot race.
Harris fell short, as did Washington's John Riggins and Tony Dorsett of Dallas. It wasn't until the incomparable Walter Payton flew past Brown's mark and added another 4,500 yards or so to the record that the number truly seemed out of reach.
But there was Emmitt, working diligently as first the national high school player of the year in Pensacola, then as a three-year stud at the University of Florida before hopping on the first-round launching pad in the 1990 NFL Draft and finding his perfect home in the perfect system as a Dallas Cowboy. There, he got lost behind a mountainous offensive line until the first glimmer of daylight caught his coccyx pad on fire. He was a sight to behold.
In two of his first three years in Dallas, Emmitt won the NFL rushing title and the Cowboys won the Super Bowl in his third season. A brief holdout in 1993 had Emmitt in street clothes, irked by his rookie contract, while Dallas was out of the chute losing to the hated Washington Redskins and the Buffalo Bills in a Super Bowl rematch. A deal was done, the Cowboys won seven straight, then eventually went back to the Super Bowl, where they beat the Bills again.
Emmitt's legend grew. And another Super Bowl crown was added.
Even then, it wasn't a slam dunk that the 5-foot-9, 220-pound fireplug who was only as fast as he needed to be would be challenging the Payton legend. Detroit's Barry Sanders was flying under the radar, only half as hittable and just as productive as Emmitt, and certainly the top candidate to dive into the record books.
But when Sanders pulled a Jim Brown and retired in his prime with his fortune and health, the record was there for Emmitt, who got his last carries as a Cardinal and entered the Hall of Fame with an NFL-best 18,355 rushing yards.
Lost in the arguments over the best backs ever, and through the cutting room's spaghetti floor of O.J. Simpson and Eric Dickerson highlight tape is the king of the mountain from Escambia High School in Pensacola.
It's going to take one heck of a back to combine the patience, durability and productivity of Emmitt Smith.
Adrian Peterson is possibly the best we have at the moment, but someone should let him know he's already a full season behind Emmitt's pace, has three fewer championships and two fewer rushing titles at this point in his career ... and he's only getting older.
Having marveled at Peterson in college, I also couldn't help but notice the high ankle sprain and broken collarbone that put him on the Oklahoma shelf before he entered the NFL.
He's fun to watch and an amazing specimen, but I'm not certain Peterson is anything more special than LaDainian Tomlinson, or Marshall Faulk, or Eric Dickerson, or Marcus Allen, or Edgerrin James ... all of whom fell short in their quest for the NFL record book because when they turned 30, they, well, they looked 30.
Almost everyone is impressed with Peterson's 8,849 yards since he entered the NFL. They will be even more impressed if from this day forward, when running backs traditionally go on the decline, he adds another Earl Campbell or Shaun Alexander career total to his current numbers and actually passes Emmitt.
Good luck with all that.
RANDOM THOUGHTS: Simultaneous celebrity and normal college student argument aside, am I the only one who wonders why every episode of the Johnny Manziel Summer Debauchery Show ends without the Heisman winner getting a citation for underage drinking? ... After last year's collapse, is there any team in baseball with more singular focus than the Pittsburgh Pirates? Those guys just won't go away.