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Eclectic and Fun Powder Room
Powder rooms are the space to have a little fun. Tiger wallpaper pairs with soft gray wainscoting, and a plum-colored vanity is topped with a marble countertop. Gold fixtures and lighting add a touch of glam to the space.
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Modern Kitchen with Clean Lines, Striking Light Fixture
This modern kitchen features plenty of light and clean lines. The clean white cabinetry offers brightness that is reflected in the marble-top island. The square brass bar stools with white leather cushions provide seating that is both stylish and functional. A stunning design focal point is the striking modern light fixture.
Coastal Chic Living Room
This coastal chic living room features large framed art in a blue pattern that flows seamlessly to the wicker cushioned sofa with navy throw pillows and complimentary wicker coffee table. Two sturdy and matching blue side tables flank the couch with floor lamps on a neutral rug.
Contemporary Eat-In Kitchen With Farmhouse Table and Unmatched Wood Chairs
Ocean Avenue Kitchen
Carter Design opened up a wall and created a counter to eat at and enjoy the view to exclude the need for a table, as space was limited.
The bleached walnut was a material used on all the cabinetry throughout the condo to bring in an organic wood element that did not overtake the art. Jason Koharik's custom light and the vintage Bertoia chairs add just the right pop.
Contemporary Kitchen With Blue and White Handmade Tile
As in the living room, the overall kitchen design emphasized visual simplicity and clean lines for a relaxed and uncluttered feel as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper.
Asian Inspired Wall Hanging Brings Warmth to Clean, Bright Living Room
The intricate, Asian inspired wall hangings add warmth and personality to the white color palette that creates a clean, bright space.
White Modern Great Room With Orchid
Texture is the way to bring visual interest to a monotone room. Here, glossy surfaces like the dining table and cabinetry combine with leather, stainless steel and glass to give this all-white penthouse dimension.
Home Office
Anyone who needs a quiet spot — whether Miranda's preparing homeschool lessons or one of the kids is playing a computer game — can find it in here. Normally the wire shelves are filled with books and plants, but they got cleared out for an Advent calendar made of gift boxes, with a treat in each one. Ever the retro furniture fan, Luke found the military desk at a thrift store and the chair at a garage sale, then had it reupholstered.
Master Bathroom
"I love a bath at the end of the day, so I think Luke was channeling me in here," says Miranda. He paired the fiberglass tub by AKDY with a floating vanity he designed that's topped with black soapstone. Tall mirrors from IKEA look even sleeker with globe pendants hung low in front—since they're see-through, they don't obstruct the view in the mirrors.
One of Luke's early visions for the house was a matte black kitchen. "It contrasts nicely with wood and makes the appliances blend in seamlessly," says Luke. The cabinets and the island are from IKEA, and he got vintage green pendants from a local flea market to play up the hints of green veining in the black soapstone counters. Industrial-style counter stools from Craigslist provide the perfect place to perch with hot chocolate after playing in the snow.
Master Bedroom
Luke and Miranda got a king bed for the first time — their old place didn't have the space — and it's appreciated by everyone. When Luke designed the room, he was going for something unexpected. "I thought the 'Love Always' sign, which I had made as a headboard, was romantic," says Luke. (Yes, it has a dimmer.) The rug, nightstand and dresser are vintage finds.
Dining Room
This spot off the kitchen, where both meals and schoolwork happen, is bustling all day long. Luke brought in pops of color with yellow chairs by Coavas and a wall hanging by local artist Kate Crowley-Gilbert. "I don't like spaces that seem cold or sterile, so Luke gave every room softness," says Miranda. Here it's a round table (vintage) and a woven pendant (from Candelabra). The wood piece against the wall is a refurbished plant stand, found at Boise Vintage.
Living Room
That's one tall tree — 15 feet! Luke hangs finishing touches with direction from Tucker, while Brighten and Elias fill in the bottom.
Going for maximum airiness, Luke and Clint gave this space a 20-foot-high ceiling and two-story windows. It's cozied up by a gas fireplace clad in smooth cedarwood, with soapstone on the hearth. Aggregate concrete floors with embedded river rocks stand up to occasional basketball dribbling. The 1960s leather sofa and the rockers are from Boise Vintage—Luke had the chairs reupholstered in buffalo check fabric from JoAnn.
Front Hall
The floating concrete staircase is one of Luke's favorite features in the house — shout-out to Clint for helping make it structurally sound. It's spruced up for the holidays with cypress garland and black-and-white bows, while wrapped presents ready to be doled out to extended family do double duty as decor.
Pool Ladder in In-Ground Pool
It's vital to blow out the pipes on an in-ground pool. Call a professional if you're uncertain how to do this procedure—it's what protects the water lines from freezing. Afterwards, plug the return jets and install a Gizzmo in the skimmer to prevent it from cracking. If you do these few tasks, you don't have to drain the pool for winter unless you have ornamental tile edging the pool. In that case, drain water 4 inches below the tile.
Winter Container Garden
Dress up spent summer and fall container gardens with boughs of fresh evergreens for a colorful winter display. Greens like spruce, fir, mountain hemlock and Virginia pine retain color and needles to provide a long winter display. Treat cut greenery with an anti-transpirant to help stems retain moisture. Use bunched ornamental grass stems or bundled branches to add a strong vertical element to designs.
Updated Kitchen With Neutral Gray Cabinets and Cherry Wood Floors
This eat-in-kitchen with gray cabinets and black and white curtains is balanced with a cherry wood floor, making the dining table and chairs pop as the centerpiece of the room.


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diy rustic house decor – Chic Manhattan Dining Area
The dining-room inside a historical Manhattan house flaunts a want trestle table from Belgium, a sofa and also bench from Finch, as well as a deconstructed English Regency wing chair from Lee Stanton Antiques. The wall surfaces are repainted in Benjamin Moore White Dove as well as the mantel in Onyx.
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A comfy Montana guesthouse made by Ken Fulk magnificently mirrors its natural environments. diy rustic house decor – The eating location, the table, feces, ceiling light, and also chairs (each which is stenciled with the name of a renowned partyer) are by Christian Liaigre as well as the floor covering is recovered oak.
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In the visitor barn of Amanda Seyfried Catskills estate, the cooking area island is mounted in concrete, with a base paintinged in Overcoat by Benjamin Moore. The necklace lights are a personalized layout, and also moving doors repurposed from the initial equine delays bring about the visitor spaces.
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The antique Persian carpet in this Paris home adds to its well-traveled feeling. The bed room showcases pet illustrations by Paul Jouve, Georges Lucien Guyot, as well as André Margat, the bed is a personalized as well as the 19th-century light fixture is by Baguès. diy rustic house decor – The wall surfaces are paintinged in Farrow and Balls Wevet.
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The gorgeous marital relationship of redeemed timber floorings as well as antique furnishings makes this French cooking area an enchanting area that approves design. The buffet is by Astuguevieille, as well as the antique chair is Basque.
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The fantastic area of a home on the Swedish island of Hölö, Stockholm-based engineer Ninni Ryott blends minimal and also diy rustic house decor. The custom-made sectional likewise acts as visitor beds, as well as among the storage space devices below is utilized as an alcoholic drink table; the hemp carpet is from Armadillo and Co., the textile in the entrance is from IKEA and also the sculpture pieces on the wall surface were found in the workshop of the home previous proprietor.
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Whether in the cooking area, washroom, or living room, there is basically no area in the residence that diy rustic house decor does not look great. Truly, that would not be charmed by timber beam of light ceilings, weather-beaten vintages, and also comfy all-natural structures? These 6 rustic spaces could simply motivate you to go nation trendy, as well.


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Fitbit has just announced its new fitness trackers in the Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip. Following up its popular Fitbit Ultra tracker, the Fitbit One takes its place at the top of the lineup, and brings some welcome changes. A new silent vibrating alarm is added to wake you in the morning as well as remind you when to move, and Bluetooth 4.0 connects to your iPhone to save your data automatically. It's also got a smaller profile and splash-resistant, while also continuing to do its main job of counting steps, calories burned, stairs climbed, sleep quality, etc. The Fitbit One ships in October and will cost $100.
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Veteran Ksenia Afanasyeva and first-year senior Anastasia Grishina divided the gold and silver medals Saturday during the first day of event finals at the Russian women's gymnastics championships in Penza.
The competition featured balance beam and floor exercise finals for seniors, and vault and uneven bars finals for juniors.
Afanasyeva claimed the women's beam title with a mature performance, minus the standing Arabian she usually competes (side aerial to two feet; front aerial, ff, back pike; switch-leap full; Onodi; side somi; double pike; click for video). Grishina missed beam for the third day in a row in Penza, grabbing the beam on her round off, layout, but managed the rest of her attractive set (Onodi; split ring; illusion to full turn to split jump; double turn; front aerial, ff, layout; side somi; double pike; video).
2010 world champion Aliya Mustafina — who tore her left ACL in April 2011 — dropped off beam on her first element, a double turn. Though still not competing 100 percent of her skills, Mustafina resumed her routine and landed her remaining skills (front aerial to back pike; switch-half; side aerial to side somi; stuck double tuck; video). Mustafina won the all-around title Wednesday and led Moscow to the team title on Thursday.
The floor exercise medalists demonstrated truly artistic gymnastics with oustanding attention to detail. Grishina took the top spot on floor with a beautiful routine (1 1/2 to triple twist; 2 1/2 punch front full; double tuck; double pike; video). Afanasyeva, the reigning world champion on floor exercise, nailed her opening double layout but fell on her triple twist (video).
2011 world team member Yulia Belokobylskaya was third with a more dramatic routine (1 1/2 to triple twist mount; video).
The competition concludes Sunday with the remaining apparatus finals. The men's championships are scheduled for early April.
External Link: Russian Gymnastics Federation
2012 Russian Women's Gymnastics Championships
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New York City-based multi-instrumentalist Ben Jelen writes lush orchestral pop songs that celebrate the breadth and complexity of human emotion. The nomadic tunesmith -- he's lived in England, Scotland, Texas, and New Jersey -- spent his formative years honing his skills on the guitar, violin, and piano, occasionally sitting in with friends' bands. He made a self-produced demo while working as an engineer at a local studio, and was discovered by a Calvin Klein marketing executive at a Jane's Addiction concert who wanted to offer Jelen a shot at a modeling career. Jelen declined, but piqued the interest of the now-revealed CEO of Fearless Management, Joseph Janus, with his enthusiasm for a career in music. Janus signed on as the young artist's manager and figured prominently in his signing with Madonna's Maverick Recording Company. Jelen released his debut, Give It All Away, in March 2004. The ecologically themed Ex-Sensitive arrived in 2007. The album had a decidedly more organic sound and pulled much of its inspiration from the pop music of the '60s and '70s. ~ James Christopher Monger
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About .sg Domains
The .sg country-code top-level domain name (ccTLD) is an extension that represents Singapore.
Domain names can be up to 63 characters, with a minimum of two characters, and can contain letters (a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (except at the beginning or end of the domain name). You cannot register domain names with special characters such as & and #.
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Asus has officially launched the the Eee Pad Transformer Prime, the Zenbook-like tablet/keyboard combo which is the follow-up the the Asus Eee Pad Transformer.
It was less than three weeks ago that Asus CEO Jonney Shih revealed the new tablet on stage at AllThingsD's AsiaD conference, but now Asus has revealed the full list of specs.
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime will be the first device to ship with Nvidia's new Tegra 3 processor, which was also officially launched today, and promises five times the performance of Tegra 2 . The Transformer Prime won't be available immediately as some had expected, but will be hitting stores early next month.
The quad-core Tegra 3 processor will be back up by 1GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. The tablet has also been slimmed down to just 8.3mm but still promises a battery life of 12 hours – or up to 18 hours with the added battery in the new dock.
Other hardware improvements see an 8 megapixel camera on the rear with a flash, f2.4 lens and a back illuminated CMOS sensor – with the ability to record 1080p video. There is also a 1.4 megapixel camera on the front.
The screen has also been given a boost, with the 10.1in 1280×800 display now using Super IPS+ technology which claims to be a lot brighter for better outdoor use. Asus SonicMaster sound technology has also been included.
The dock and tablet have been designed with the Zenbook aesthetic in mind and when closed will look very like a smaller version of the UX21 or UX31. The tablet will come in both amethyst gray (gray and purple) and champagne gold (silver and gold) and is designed to resist water and oil thanks to a hydro-oleophobic coating, making it fingerprint resistant.
Unfortunately there's no Ice Cream Sandwich at launch with the Honeycomb (3.2) version of Android available instead – however Asus has said that the updated version of Android would be available soon after launch.
Pricing is of course a very big issue when it comes to tablets, and the Transformer Prime 32GB edition will cost $499 when it hits shelves in early December while the keyboard dock will set you back a further $149. The larger 64GB model will cost $599.
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Again, it all starts with my thought life. All around me is the spirit of this age, pressing upon me, pressuring me to let myself be squeezed (again) into its mold. Will I give in, or will I rinse out my head?
Welcome to the TAWG Blog, short for Time Alone With God. Every day is a short passage of Scripture, along with a devotional based on it. All errors are mine, any wisdom you find here is just me standing on the shoulders of giants.
1) Every day will be a new devotional. I have enough devotionals for every day for three years
2) Also as I can, I'll be posting on my new political blog (see bottom of page).
Some other housecleaning:
A) If you'd like to just get new postings sent to your email, just submit your address in the box on the left just below. There's just one possible downside, though. Occasionally I'll add a music video at the end that's relevant to the devotional, and you won't get them in the email sent to you. If I add a video though, I'll make sure to mention in the posting, so you'll know to come to the site to see it if you'd like.
B) I actually finished writing new blog posting for the TAWG at the end of 2016. So what I'm doing now is at the beginning of every month, I'll move the earliest month from 3 years ago ahead so that a "new" posting appears every day. That's why you won't find any postings for January 2014, for example.
C) When I started this Blog, I was using the 1984 edition of the NIV, and that's what I linked to on the Biblegateway site. However, in 2011 Zondervan updated its edition and thus reworded a lot of the NIV translation. Therefore, all the links which went to the 1984 edition now redirect to the 2011 edition, which often has slightly different wording. Thus, part of my editing process has been to update my Scripture quotes in my postings. But I might have missed some, in which case you might see my quote in the posting as a little different from what comes up when you click on my citation link, since that redirects to the 2011 edition on the Biblegateway site. It's a good thing that we realize that the work of translation never ends, but it can be a kind of a pain on a site like this. If you see any difference in verbiage between my quote and what shows up as a link on the Biblegateway site, or if you hover over a link and it has "NIV1984" at the end of it, please notify me and I'll correct it.
D) I can't believe I have to say this, but here goes. At the end of every posting is a suggested short prayer that has to do with what we discussed. This is actually what I've prayed when I finished writing it. In no way am I asking you to pray the exact verbiage of my suggested prayer. It's just a springboard for your own prayer, nothing more. Quite frankly, I've never been a fan of praying rote prayers written by someone else. As with everything else I do here, to the degree it helps, great; to the degree it doesn't, chunk it.
As always, thank you so much for reading, even if it's to read one post. God bless.
[Aug 31]—Swim Against The Stream
Again, it all starts with my thought life. All around me is the spirit of this age, pressing upon me, pressuring me to let myself be squeezed (again) into its mold. Will I give in, or will I rinse out my head?
[Aug 30]—Human Sacrifices
[Aug 29]—No Dead Animals
[Aug 28]—(No) Separation Anxiety
[Aug 27]—The Fix Is In!
[Aug 26]—Wrapping Paper
[Aug 25]—If God Is For Us. . .
[Aug 24]—All Things? Really?!
If you're interested in the topic of eternal security, I've dealt with it pretty extensively here.
[Aug 23]—The Spirit's Groans
[Aug 22]—Painful Hopes
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Last week admins for Facebook pages that were utilizing the Reviews application were warned that this functionality (along with discussions) would cease to exist from the 31st October, with Facebook taking the official line that:
"We've found the best way to encourage conversation and feedback is through posts and comments on your Wall, so we're removing the Reviews and Discussions tabs for now. We're working hard to help you moderate, filter and manage content in one powerful place. Stay tuned.
You won't be able to access your reviews and discussions once they're removed, so please save this content if you'd like to keep it for future reference.
On place pages with a location, fans can still write a recommendation for their friends or others from the right-column that says Recommendations"
Whether or not this is the 'best way to encourage conversation' remains a moot point, especially considering the time and effort some SMBs have dedicated to nurturing and encouraging online reviews of their businesses. Small businesses are increasingly aware of the importance of online reviews both as a ranking factor in local search, and for providing credibility for the business at an important juncture in the consumer purchase cycle. Like it or not, recent studies found that four out of five consumers decided against purchasing a product based on negative feedback in an online review.
The news appears to have been poorly received by many SMB's who use Facebook pages to promote their businesses. Take, for example, Brian Slawson, who owns a small US based photography business:
Brian has over 19 effusive and glowing reviews on his facebook page. As a small business owner, would you really want to lose this type of testimonial?
Although Facebook do allude to some new functionality that will allow some level of filtering on Page walls (otherwise, how will reviews stay prominent and / or be viewable?) they do make it clear that they will not be utilising any of the existing reviews. Basically their line is 'do something with them – or lose these wonderful words from your clients'.
What businesses can do next…
- Repurpose the review and include as a testimonial on your own website. Testimonials are a time honoured way of engaging a customer in the activities of the business and repurposing this content on the business website will add credibility, as well as providing customer recognition.
- Encourage the reviewer to post the review on an alternative third party review website.
For the above, make contact via Facebook, or use your CRM software to locate the email address of the client. If they've already written you an awesome review on Facebook it's likely they're one of your biggest brand evangelising assets, they really shouldn't mind you getting in touch. Encourage reviews on whatever review website works within your vertical or niche.
If you offer a product or service that will benefit from increased visibility in local search, encourage them to write their review on your Places page. Given the importance of reviews as a ranking factor, and Google's changing practices for including third party reviews in their local search results this is probably the best place to repost the review. Just send them the link to your page and they can't miss the call to action:
SMB's have long been warned against putting all of their eggs in the facebook basket. These recent changes by Facebook are another example of the importance of heeding that advice.


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Silent Gliss Metropole 30mm in a Taupe effect finish with Groove Cylinder finials, Hand Operated. The Metropole 6130 is a stylish, hand operated contemporary curtain pole set made from aluminium. The Metropole functions like a curtain track but has the appearance of a curtain pole. The pole features nylon gliders that run in siliconised aluminium channels unhindered by brackets or rings. Silent Gliss Metropole curtain poles are supplied with the new Smart Fix brackets. This new bracket design includes magnetic metal covers which are easy to fit and elegantly hide the screws. The covers are now metal which makes them more robust and ensures a correct colour match across the cover plate, bracket and the system as a whole. * Wall or ceiling fix available. (Ceiling fixing will require an alternative bracket with a downstand to allow for some finials.) * Metropole is supplied complete with all fittings including the new Smart Fix brackets including bracket cover, finials and gliders.* All brackets match the colour of pole. * Available in lengths up to 6 metres, (Chrome only available up to 4m). * Suitable for medium to heavy weight curtains. * Suitable for bay windows using the bending service available, see related products. * Suitable for use with Wave curtain heading system, see link below. * Alternative brackets styles are available, please contact us for information and a quote. * Available is a collection of beautifully crafted finials, midials and holdbacks to co-ordinate individual styling and tastes. * 30mm Metropoles can be corded. * Curtain pole can easily be cut to exact length required using a small hacksaw, alternatively we can cut it to length for you at no extra charge, please state at time of ordering. We are not responsible for measurements given to us in error. This product is Made to Measure/Order, (Please See Terms and Conditions). Please allow 5 to 7 working days for delivery. If you are unsure of colour or finish please request a sample, this will then be added to the basket.
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Jimmy Dean Now Offering Healthier, Protein-Packed Breakfasts
Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., rolls out two delightful and less caloric Jimmy Dean D-Lights breakfast sausage products, giving on-the-go families a way to enjoy a warm, protein-rich and satisfying breakfast in less than three minutes.
Made with whole grains, egg whites, cheese, turkey sausage and turkey bacon, Jimmy Dean D-lights Turkey Sausage Whole Grain Bagel Sandwich comes in at only 260 calories and 8g of fat, but contains 18g of protein and 34g whole grains per serving.
Jimmy Dean D-lights Turkey Bacon Breakfast Bowl contains turkey bacon, potatoes, scrambled egg whites and reduced fat cheese. It has 240 calories, 9g of fat and 19g of protein.
"As part of our ongoing commitment to provide better-for-you options to our consumers, these two great new breakfast options will give people everywhere a chance to start their day with the 'power of protein' while taking in less than 300 calories," says Andy Callahan, vice president of breakfast and snacking for Sara Lee North American Retail. "With D-lights, we offer delicious, guilt-free breakfast foods to help energize America and start the day right."
According to the National Eating Trends data reported by the NPD Group, the average American seeks out at least two better-for-you products a day while looking to consume foods with reduced calories and more whole grains. D-lights breakfast bowls and sandwiches are conveniently microwavable, making it easy to enjoy a warm, satisfying, better-for-you breakfast in minutes.
Suggested retail price for four Bagels is $6.49, and one Breakfast Bowl is $2.99.


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It's not just a new coach, a new management structure and a new Pepsi Center JumboTron that will make things different for the Avalanche next season. It's a new division and a new playoff format, for the Avs and every other NHL team.
For those overwhelmed with other changes around the league, or Ilya Kovalchuk walking away from $77 million, the league has been realigned. Each conference will have two divisions, not three. A new playoff format has been instituted, with the top three teams from each division and two other conference wild-card teams advancing to the first round.
The Avalanche will play in what — until a new name is given — is now the Western Conference's "Division B." Instead of playing in the Northwest Division with Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Minnesota, the Avs' new division members are Chicago, Dallas, Minnesota, Nashville, St. Louis and Winnipeg.
Gone from the Western Conference are Detroit and Columbus, which moved to the East. Coming into the West is one former Eastern team, Winnipeg. The Eastern Conference has 16 teams, while 14 are in the Western Conference. That means the odds of the Avs and every other Western Conference team earning a playoff berth are better than those in the East.
With the dust having settled from the draft and free agency, here's an early look at how the Avs stack up in the new Western Conference. One thing is for sure: the competition is as tough as ever.
Grading the West
As Mick Jagger sings in "Shattered," it will be "tough, tough, tough, tough, tough, tough."
The Avs are now in the same division as the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks, while St. Louis and Minnesota were both playoff teams last season.
On the other hand, Dallas, Nashville and Winnipeg were nonplayoff teams. Chicago and St. Louis will be favored to finish first and second, but the Avs figure to be competitive with the other four for the magical third-place finish. And, there is still the chance of a wild-card berth, which will go to the seventh — and eighth-place teams with the most points.
If you're looking for reasons why the new division format might help the Avs, look no further than the travel schedule.
Travel will get easier because of the new format. The Avs will gain an hour on the clocks coming back from central time zone cities such as Chicago, St. Louis, Dallas, Nashville and Winnipeg.
When the Avs came home from a division road game at Vancouver, it was usually 2 a.m. or later when they touched down at DIA. Now it will be midnight or so if they're winging back from St. Louis. Those extra hours of rest at home add up over the course of a long season.
Who got better?
In Division B, Nashville looks to be better, with new draftee Seth Jones and several new free agent forwards such as Viktor Stalberg, Matt Cullen, Eric Nystrom and Matt Hendricks.
Dallas upgraded, acquiring Tyler Seguin and Rich Peverly from Boston, Shawn Horcoff from Edmonton and Sergei Gonchar from Ottawa.
The Avs unquestionably will be better with No. 1 draft pick Nathan MacKinnon and the return of Alex Tanguay, but the defense and goaltending remain huge question marks.
While the Blackhawks will again be favored to win their division and contend for the Stanley Cup, they lost key performers including Stalberg, Dave Bolland, Ray Emery and Michael Frolik. It's hard to claim they're as good as they were a month ago.
Minnesota, St. Louis and Winnipeg kept the core of their rosters intact, but none are as good as Chicago.
As for the rest of the West, the Avs probably are thankful they weren't included in Division A, while former division mates Edmonton and Calgary were. All those West Coast dates take a heavy travel toll on a team and having to play strong teams such as Los Angeles, Anaheim, Phoenix and San Jose on a regular basis won't be fun.
Vancouver has cruised to the Northwest title in recent years, but the Canucks will have much tougher competition next season.
Bottom line: There's never an easy route to the Stanley Cup.


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Understanding the HTML5 Canvas Context
An HTML-defined web page can have multiple Canvas areas. Each Canvas has an associated context. The ID defined in the <canvas> tag is used in JavaScript code to identify a Canvas and its associated context. Contexts are referenced using dot syntax notation. Here is an example: contextName.save().
getElementById("canvasName") getContext("2d") save() restore()


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Server Manager
Applies To: Windows Server 2008
Server Manager in Windows Server 2008 provides a single source for managing a server's identity and system information, displaying server status, identifying problems with server role configuration, and managing all roles installed on the server.
Product Evaluation
Getting Started
Installed Help
Help installed with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is also available in the Windows Server 2008 Technical Library.
Other Resources
Windows Server 2008 TechCenter: Server Manager
TechCenters provide links to content outside of the Technical Library, including Knowledge Base articles, downloads, technical articles, and other resources.


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Yoga Visceral Cranial Systems 101
December 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Yoga was originally designed to activate and balance the visceral/cranial systems, as well as the energetic body (koshas). Go beyond the more commonly taught yoga of the musculoskeletal system. Move into understanding the Craniosacral (spine, sacrum, brain) ad Visceral Systems (abdominal organs and thorax).
WLO Veterans: Classes are Free with approved WLO sponsorship
NON-WLO Veterans: The fees are $30 for 4 classes (expires in 2 months).


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Lynx Jet Airline Fantasy for Young Men
Lynx, the male grooming brand sold by Unilever, is sold on the basis of sex appeal. Australian television viewers are being introduced by a new 'sex appeal' stunt: the launch of a fictitious airline. Seven airline hostesses walk towards us on the tarmac, each wearing yellow sunglasses. The voice over: "Imagine a level of comfort never experienced before in air travel". We move to a shot of a sky bed, big enough for the a hostess to snuggle up to the sleeping male passenger. "With in-flight entertainment (Spanking, Hula Hoop and Pillow Fighting) that is second to none".
Two hostesses stand on a revolving pad brawling with feather pillows. "And for our exclusive mile high club members luxury that other airlines can only dream of". Men enjoy the spa, the massage table and the portable bar, with the personal attention of attentive stewardesses. Two pilots return their attention back to the flight deck. "Introducing the future of air travel. Lynx Jet". We see the yellow underarm deodorant bottle flanked with two hostesses, the phrase, "Get on. Get off" and the web site www.lynxjet.com.
Click on the image below to play the Lynx Jet video.
Obviously the Lynx appeal is wearing off for Australian guys. Unilever, to up the ante on sex appeal, has decided the sky is the limit. In a spoof of Virgin's approach to sexy flying we have the launch of Lynx Jet, linked with a TV ad first screened during the Australian World Cup Qualifier against Uruguay on Wednesday 16 November.
The press release from Unilever tells us that the Lynx Jet, a Boeing 717, will initially fly routes along Australia's eastern seaboard and will be competitively priced against local carriers such as Jetstar and Virgin Blue. A frequent flyer programme – the Lynx Jet Mile High Club – is also planned.
"Lynx Jet" was a collaborative effort between Unilever and its Lynx communication agencies Lowe Hunt, Draft and Universal McCann. The airline's launch is seen by Unilever management as a way of strengthening the brand's relationship with its core young male target audience through unconventional media channels.
Lowe Hunt group managing director Ben Colman told Australian advertising magazine B&T that Lynx Jet reflects the trend for brands to create real world experiences "so people can have a sense of touch and feel of the brand in a unique Lynx sort of way".
The lynxjet.com website went live on Sunday, enabling visitors to sign up in the Mile High club and try to book trips online. Of course all flights are booked out already.
Click on the image below to play the Hostess Webcam video.
Click on the image below to play the Mile High Club video.
Click on the image below to play the Demo video.
A commemorative special edition Lynx deodorant, called Lynx Jet, will soon be available on supermarket shelves to mark the arrival of the new airline. Aha! The product!
Lynx is the UK, Ireland, Australia and NZ version of Unilever's 'male grooming' product Axe.
Postscript November 29
Unilever arranged to have one of Jetstar's planes painted in the yellow colours of the Lynx campaign. Hostesses on the designated flights between Victoria and Queensland were not expected to dress or behave like the 'mostesses' in the Lynx TV ads. All the same, Jetstar has thought again and withdrawn from the deal. The plane has gone back to normal colours in the light of complaints from airline stewards, Jetstar marketing consultants and the general public.
The Lowe Hunt team included Adam Lance, Dejan Rasic, Simone Brandse, Howard Collinge, Michael Canning and Darren Bailey.
Filming was shot by Nicholas Reynolds via Plaza Films with producer Cathy Rechichi, and director of photography Daniel Ardilley. Editing was done at The Tait Gallery by Danny Tait.
Music was composed by Kevin Kehoe and sound was designed by Paul Taylor at Sound Reservoir.
Post production, design and special effects were done at Postmodern Sydney.
Photography was by Stephen Stewart.
Cannes Awards
See my post on June 21, 2006, on the Grand Prix and Gold awards won by Lynx Jet at Cannes. LynxJet, Demo (instructions for removing a bra) and Blanket (a mostess solution to cold male passengers) won Bronze Lions in the Film section.
Filed under: Commercials, Lynx, Print
Tagged: Adam Lance, Daniel Ardilley, Danny Tait, Dejan Rasic, Howard Collinge, Lowe, Lowe Hunt, McCann Worldgroup, Nicholas Reynolds, Plaza Films, Postmodern, Simon Brandse, Sound Reservoir, Stephen Stewart, The Tait Gallery, Universal McCann
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Robert and Karen Beck recently celebrated 45 years of marriage. Robert Beck and Karen McCaskey were united in marriage Jan. 7, 1967, in Morenci, Mich.
The Becks both retired from farming. They have two daughters, Paula (and Scott) Marry and Heather (and Jerry) Price, both of Hudson. They also have five grandchildren, Derrik, Devan and Destini Marry and Carson and Kennedi Price.
The couple will celebrate with a family cruise to the Caribbean in the spring.


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Sparrow for iPhone seems to only search the same fields that the Mail app does: from, to, subject, or all of them.
Given that gmail (sparrow's data source) and the sparrow Mac app both allow full text searches, and presumably the "work" is done on the gmail server side, it seems odd that you can't search the body of messages.
Am I missing something? If not, does anyone know if this might be planned for a future release?


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Things have not been great for the only true foil John Clayton has ever known. Times have been tough, and Salisbury now tells the New York Daily News that he's suffered from depression and low testosterone among other ailments. It all goes back to that whole penis picture business.
"It was a sophomoric thing to do that got me in trouble," Salisbury said. "I deserved to be kicked a little for it. But I didn't deserve to be bludgeoned. The past few years have been a rough, rough time. I hit rock bottom physically, mentally, emotionally and financially all at the same time."
Salisbury is through apologizing for it, though. He told Jeff Pearlman that he's "apologized out." He then claimed to have some dirt on ESPN that he is too noble to release, but not above letting everyone know exists in his diary.
"I kept a journal for 12 years while I was there," Salisbury said. "I've got a best-selling book in my lap if I ever wanted to do it. You know? I've got it sitting right in my back pocket if I ever wanted to. [But] I'm not into taking guys' wives and families away. I'm not into getting guys suspended and taking their careers away."
h/t Willie
Former ESPN personality Sean Salisbury works to overcome depression and health issues in TV comeback bid [NY Daily News; via PFT]


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XKCD on my kindle or phone just doesn't cut it. I do all my other morning reading from the comfort of the ivory throne, but always have to revisit XKCD when I'm at a full blown computer with a mouse because I can't access the
title text for the comic.
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Adorable handpainted personalized log slice ornament that will be sure to please your child's teacher this Christmas. Each ornament is dried, handpainted, and woodburned with your teacher's name, "Christmas 2016", and your child's name (on the back). This a truly one-of-a-kind gift!
Each ornament is approximately 3-1/2" diameter is made of birch wood. Different wood types may be available upon request.
Have more than one child and more than one teacher? Save by buying more than one!
Measurements are within a reasonable variance of what is stated. For more information, please e-mail, message, or call me.
Each item is handcrafted by me. Because of this, slight differences might exist between what is pictured and what you receive. In addition, because nature is completely unpredictable (despite what meteorologists suggest), the wood may crack or change in time, or it might be slightly different than what is pictured. Embrace the uniqueness of your newly purchased item! ---Margie
Buyers must pay for orders and shipping at time of purchase. Buyers have 24 hours to cancel any custom order. No returns on custom orders.
If buying multiple items, the shipping can add up quickly. Please contact me BEFORE you place your order so we can make sure it's an accurate total or to arrange shipping refunds.
Shipping internationally is available, but please contact Margie before purchase to determine costs. Buyer will pay for all shipping, plus any customs or extra tax fees.
Stock items have a 14-day return policy.
CUSTOM ORDERS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS ON CUSTOM ORDERS, but I will do everything I can to make sure you know exactly what you are getting before you get it.
Log Slices by Margie is pleased to offer custom orders. Please contact Margie at Margie.Overhauser[at]gmail.com for pricing and information. No refunds on custom orders, but I will work with you in advance to make sure you know exactly what you are getting and that you will be pleased.
While I make great efforts to provide consistency with these products, due to the unique nature of the wood there will be some variances. Knots, cracking, slight imperfections in woodburning/painting/staining, diameter, thickness, and materials are all subject to variations. Log Slices by Margie will make every effort to ensure you are satisfied with your order.
Log Slices by Margie offers wood from Minnesota, Texas, and Washington.
Each slice is dried in my oven to help delay (or possibly prevent) cracking or warping. This process is NOT foolproof, however, and items still may crack or warp in the future. It is suggested that you avoid extreme temperature changes and don't store items (such as coasters) near your fire place. I learned this the hard way.
Please find me on Facebook for more photos and contact information. Thanks for shopping!


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Article 12. Motion Picture Industry
(Order No. 12-80)
Sec. 11120. Order Regulating Wages, Hours, and Working
Conditions in the Motion Picture Industry.
This Order shall apply to all persons employed in the motion picture industry, including extra players, teachers and welfare workers, whether paid on a time, piece rate, commission, or other basis, except that:
(A) The provisions shall not apply to persons employed in administrative, executive, or professional capacities. No person shall be considered to be employed in an administrative, executive, or professional capacity unless one of the following conditions prevails:
(A) "Commission" means the Industrial Welfare Commission of the State of California.3. HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK
(A) The following overtime provisions are applicable to employees eighteen (18) years of age or over and to employees sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age who are not required by law to attend school: such employees shall not be employed more than eight (8) hours in any workday or more than forty (40) hours in any workweek unless the employee receives one and one-half (1 1/2) times the employee´s regular rate of pay for all work over eight (8) hours in any workday or in excess of forty (40) hours in any workweek or for all hours worked by the employee on the sixth or seventh consecutive workday. Employment beyond the foregoing limits is permissible only under the following conditions:
(A) Every employer shall pay to each employee wages not less than four dollars and seventy-five cents ($4.75) per hour for all hours worked, effective October 1, 1996; not less than five dollars ($5.00) per hour for all hours worked, effective March 1, 1997; not less than five dollars and fifteen cents ($5.15) per hour for all hours worked, effective September 1, 1997; and not less than five dollars and seventy-five cents ($5.75) per hour for all hours worked, effective March 1, 1998, except:5. REPORTING TIME PAY
(A) Each workday an employee is required to report for work and does report, but is not put to work or is furnished less than half said employee´s usual or scheduled day´s work, the employee shall be paid for half the usual or scheduled day´s work, but in no event for less than two (2) hours nor more than four (4) hours, at the employee´s regular rate of pay, which shall not be less than the minimum wage.6. LICENSES FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS
A license may be issued by the Division authorizing employment of a person whose earning capacity is impaired by physical disability or mental deficiency at less than the minimum wage. Such licenses shall be granted only upon joint application of employer and employee and employee´s representative if any.
A special license may be issued to a nonprofit organization such as a sheltered workshop or rehabilitation facility fixing special minimum rates to enable the employment of such persons without requiring individual licenses of such employees.
All such licenses and special licenses shall be renewed on a yearly basis or more frequently at the discretion of the Division.
(See California Labor Code, Sections 1191 and 1191.5.)
(A) Every employer shall keep accurate information with respect to each employee including the following:
No employer shall make any deduction from the wage or require any reimbursement from an employee for any cash shortage, breakage, or loss of equipment, unless it can be shown that the shortage, breakage, or loss is caused by a dishonest or willful act, or by the gross negligence of the employee.
[The former second sentence which was part of this section, effective January 1, 1980, was removed, effective April 24, 1989, based on a judicial determination that it was inconsistent with California law and, therefore, invalid and unenforceable. People v. Industrial Welfare Commission et al., Santa Cruz Superior Court No. 85071.]
(A) When uniforms are required by the employer to be worn by the employee as a condition of employment, such uniforms shall be provided and maintained by the employer. The term "uniform" includes wearing apparel and accessories of distinctive design or color.
(A) "Meal" means an adequate, well-balanced serving of a variety of wholesome, nutritious foods.
(A) No employer shall employ any person for a work period of more than six (6) hours without a meal period of not less than thirty (30) minutes nor more than one (1) hour. Subsequent meal periods for all employees shall be called not later than six (6) hours after the termination of the preceding meal period.
(A) Every employer shall authorize and permit all employees to take rest periods, which insofar as practicable shall be in the middle of each work period. The authorized rest period time shall be based on the total hours worked daily at the rate of ten (10) minutes net rest time per four (4) hours or major fraction thereof.
(A) Employers shall provide suitable lockers, closets, or equivalent for the safekeeping of employees´ outer clothing during working hours, and when required, for their work clothing during nonworking hours. When the occupation requires a change of clothing, change rooms or equivalent space shall be provided in order that employees may change their clothing in reasonable privacy and comfort. These rooms or spaces may be adjacent to but shall be separate from toilet rooms and shall be kept clean.
(A) All working employees shall be provided with suitable seats when the nature of the work reasonably permits the use of seats.
(A) The temperature maintained in each work area shall provide reasonable comfort consistent with industry-wide standards for the nature of the process and the work performed.
Adequate elevator, escalator or similar service consistent with industry-wide standards for the nature of the process and the work performed shall be provided when employees are employed four floors or more above or below ground level.
(A) If, in the opinion of the Division after due investigation, it is found that the enforcement of any provision contained in Section 7, Records; Section 11, Meal Periods; Section 12, Rest Periods; Section 13, Change Rooms and Resting Facilities; Section 14, Seats; Section 15, Temperature; or Section 16, Elevators, would not materially affect the welfare or comfort of employees and would work an undue hardship on the employer, exemption may be made at the discretion of the Division. Such exemptions shall be in writing to be effective and may be revoked after reasonable notice is given in writing. Application for exemption shall be made by the employer or by the employee and/or the employee´s representative to the Division in writing. A copy of the application shall be posted at the place of employment at the time the application is filed with the Division.
(See California Labor Code, Section 1174(a))
(See California Labor Code, Section 1174)
(See California Labor Code, Section 1199)
If the application of any provision of this Order, or any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion of this Order should be held invalid or unconstitutional or unauthorized or prohibited by statute, the remaining provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby, but shall continue to be given full force and effect as if the part so held invalid or unconstitutional had not been included herein.
Every employer shall keep a copy of this Order posted in an area frequented by employees where it may be easily read during the work day. Where the location of work or other conditions make this impractical, every employer shall keep a copy of this Order and make it available to every employee upon request.
Section 98.6. (a) No person shall discharge or in any manner discriminate against any employee because such employee has filed any bona fide complaint or claim or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or relating to his rights, which are under the jurisdiction of the Labor Commissioner, or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding or because of the exercise by such employee on behalf of himself or others of any rights afforded him.
(b) Any employee who is discharged, threatened with discharge, demoted, suspended, or in any other manner discriminated against in the terms and conditions of such employment because such employee has made a bona fide complaint or claim to the division pursuant to this part shall be entitled to reinstatement and reimbursement for lost wages and work benefits caused by such acts of the employer. Any employer who willfully refuses to hire, promote, or otherwise restore an employee or former employee who has been determined to be eligible for such rehiring or promotion by a grievance procedure, arbitration or hearing authorized by law, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Note: Nothing in this act shall be construed to entitle an employee to reinstatement or reimbursement for lost wages or work benefits if such employee willfully misrepresents any facts to support a complaint or claim filed with the Labor Commissioner.
Section 200. As used in this article: (a) "Wages" includes all amounts for labor performed by employees of every description, whether the amount is fixed or ascertained by the standard of time, task, piece, commission basis, or other method of calculation.
Section 201. If an employer discharges an employee, the wages earned and unpaid at the time of discharge are due and payable immediately.
Section 201.5. An employer who lays off a group of employees engaged in the production of motion pictures whose unusual or uncertain terms of employment require special computation in order to ascertain the amount due, shall be deemed to have made immediate payment within the meaning of Section 201 if the wages of such employees are paid within such reasonable time as may be necessary for computation or payment thereof; provided, however, that such reasonable time shall not exceed 24 hours after discharge excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and provided further, such payment may be mailed and the date of mailing is the date of payment.
Section 202. If an employee not having a written contract for a definite period quits his employment, his wages shall become due and payable not later than 72 hours thereafter, unless the employee has given 72 hours previous notice of his intention to quit, in which case the employee is entitled to his wages at the time of quitting.
Section 226. (a) Every employer shall semimonthly, or at the time of each payment of wages, furnish each of his or her employees either as a detachable part of the check, draft, or voucher paying the employee´s wages, or separately when wages are paid by personal check or cash, an itemized statement in writing showing: (1) gross wages earned; (2) total hours worked by each employee whose compensation is based on an hourly wage; (3) all deductions; provided, that all deductions made on written orders of the employee may be aggregated and shown as one item; (4) net wages earned; (5) the inclusive dates of the period for which the employee is paid; (6) the name of the employee and his or her social security number; and (7) the name and address of the legal entity which is the employer.
Section 1174. Every person employing labor in this state shall:
(a) Furnish to the commission, at its request, reports or information which the commission requires to carry out this chapter. Such reports and information shall be verified if required by the commission or any member thereof.
(b) Allow any member of the commission or the employees of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement free access to the place of business or employment of such person to secure any information or make any investigation which they are authorized by this chapter to ascertain or make. The commission may inspect or make excerpts, relating to the employment of employees, from the books, reports, contracts, payrolls, documents, or papers of such person.
Section 1191. For any occupation in which a minimum wage has been established, the commission may issue to an employee who is mentally or physically handicapped, or both, a special license authorizing the employment of the licensee for a period not to exceed one year from date of issue, at a wage less than the legal minimum wage. The commission shall fix a special minimum wage for the licensee. Such license may be renewed on a yearly basis.
Section 1191.5. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1191, the commission may issue a special license to a nonprofit organization such as a sheltered workshop or rehabilitation facility to permit the employment of employees who have been determined by the commission to meet the requirements in Section 1191 without requiring individual licenses of such employees. The commission shall fix a special minimum wage for such employees. The special license for the nonprofit corporation shall be renewed on a yearly basis, or more frequently as determined by the commission.
Section 1199. Every employer or other person acting either individually or as an officer, agent, or employee of another person is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for not less than 30 days, or by both, who does any of the following:
(a) Requires or causes any employee to work for longer hours than those fixed, or under conditions of labor prohibited by an order of the commission.
(b) Pays or causes to be paid to any employee a wage less than the minimum fixed by an order of the commission.
(c) Violates or refuses or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or any order or ruling of the commission.
Section 1391.2.(a) Notwithstanding Sections 1391 and 1391.1, any minor under 18 years of age who has been graduated from a high school maintaining a four-year course above the eighth grade of the elementary schools, or who has had an equal amount of education in a private school or by private tuition, or who has been awarded a certificate of proficiency pursuant to Section 48412 of the Education Code, may be employed for the same hours as an adult may be employed in performing the same work.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of the orders of the Industrial Welfare Commission, no employer shall pay any minor described in this section in his employ at wage rates less than the rates paid to adult employees in the same establishment for the same quantity and quality of the same classification of work; provided, however, that nothing herein shall prohibit a variation of rates of pay for such minors and adult employees engaged in the same classification of work based upon a difference in seniority, length of service, ability, skill, difference in duties or services performed, whether regularly or occasionally, difference in the shift or time of day worked, hours of work, or other reasonable differentiation, when exercised in good faith.
Section 2800. An employer shall in all cases indemnify his employee for losses caused by the employer´s want of ordinary care.


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Should a girl try to keep up with the guys while drinking at a party? Though some people think otherwise, women and men do process alcohol differently. Women become more intoxicated and their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is higher after drinking the same amount of alcohol as men, even if they are the same weight.
Evidence for the Health Claim
There are several physiological reasons why a woman will feel the effects of alcohol more quickly and strongly than a man. Women are often smaller than men, and thus have a smaller volume of blood, so consuming the same amount of alcohol as a larger man will result in a higher BAC. However, even if a man and a woman are the same weight and drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman will still become more intoxicated. This is true for several reasons:
- Women have less water in their bodies than men do—water makes up 52% of a woman's body, as compared to 61% of a man's. Therefore, a man's body can dilute more alcohol than a woman's body can, and more alcohol will stay in a woman's body (increasing BAC).
- Women tend to have a higher proportion of body fat than men of the same weight, and this affects how the body processes alcohol. Alcohol can't be dissolved in fat, so more alcohol becomes concentrated in a woman's body fluids (like blood), raising her BAC to a higher level than that of a man of similar weight who drinks the same amount of alcohol.
- Compared with men, women have less alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), an enzyme in the liver and stomach that breaks down alcohol. Because the alcohol in a woman's body isn't broken down as efficiently as in a man's body, more alcohol enters a woman's bloodstream and her BAC increases.
- Hormonal differences between men and women may also affect alcohol metabolism. During a woman's menstrual cycle, changes in hormone levels affect the rate at which a woman becomes intoxicated. Alcohol metabolism slows down during the premenstrual phase of a woman's cycle (right before she gets her period), which causes more alcohol to enter the bloodstream and the woman to get drunker faster. Birth control pills and other medications with estrogen also slow the rate at which women process alcohol.
Evidence Against the Health Claim
Some people understand that the liver can only process a certain amount of alcohol per hour, but mistakenly believe that the rate of alcohol metabolism is the same for everyone, regardless of gender. In fact, there is no substantial evidence to refute the claim that women get drunk faster than men.
When men and women drink alcohol at the same rate, regardless of their weight, women will achieve a higher BAC and become more impaired. This is because of physiological differences in body composition, metabolism, and hormones. So girls, don't try to go beer-for-beer with the guys—they've got the biological advantage on this one!


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