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Arctic Z1 Monitor Stand Review
Arctic Z1 Monitor Stand Review
Published: 25th February 2014 | Source: Arctic |
One of the biggest problems we have with monitors is that they nearly always come with a flimsy stand that allows for tilt adjustment at most. Sure it's possible to find a few models which have a more ergonomic solution but rather than take the risk of buying a model without one then it makes perfect sense to buy a VESA compliant one yourself, safe in the knowledge that it will look after all of your future comfort needs.
Enter the Arctic Z1 Monitor Arm, designed to allow you to position your display in the perfect position to ensure comfortable usage all day long, and yet with a mounting system that actually saves you desk space. Let's take a look.
Up Close
The Z1 supports screens up to 10KG in weight and up to 27 inches wide. With 15° of tilt and 360° rotation it is easy to adjust it to your preference. The base has 4 USB ports and as the Z1 comes pre-built it's a matter of moments to be up and running.
It has extremely sturdy construction. We know that psychologically it can be difficult to trust having your expensive screen just dangling in mid-air, but the Z1 is built very well and as long as you take your time ensuring that everything is screwed in nice and tightly then it will last forever.
The VESA mount supports both 75mm and 100mm spacing and the table mounting clamp will handle 60mm of desk thickness, sufficient for even the most opulent oak furnishings, let alone your regular thickness office desk.
Final Thoughts
If you've never enjoyed the ability to place your display exactly where you desire then you are absolutely missing out. The importance of ergonomics cannot be overstated. It's easy to believe that your monitor three inches off the desk and barely tilted backwards is perfectly fine, but you're wrong. It should be at eye level, and the Z1 allows you to put it in the ideal place.
It is available in both red and black, although we're sure that the black option will be the most popular. By utilising a desk-clamp you're gaining deskspace, and the incorporation of a 4 port USB hub into the mounting bracket extends its usefulness beyond merely supporting your display. If you have a window that faces the sun then with barely any effort you can adjust the placement of your display to maximise colour reproduction.
With nearly every monitor on the market, and certainly every decent one, supporting VESA mounting you'd be mad not to invest the small sum of £50 in the Arctic Z1. Your back and neck will thank you, and you'll wonder why you've endured your current monitor stand for so long.
Thanks to Arctic for supplying the Z1 for review. Discuss your thoughts in the OC3D Forums.


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January 31, 2020 – 10:30 am
A fun story time for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years old. Children and their adults will do gentle stretches, listen to stories, and sing songs! From Spring through Fall, weather permitting, story times will be outside on the lawn! Bring sunscreen and hats as needed. Blankets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

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snazawa necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 33 diseños de 18 diseñadores freelance.
Need a new design template for a re-design of http://www.VondaSkelton.com. Vonda is looking for a design that is professional, yet fun and whimsical.
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The layout needs to be at least 700px wide with a maximum width of 900px but try to shoot for a 770px width for he content area unless it is absolutely necessary that your design requires a wider content area. Your artwork (background, textures, design elements) can expand past 770px, but the content area should be optimized for a maximum width of 770px.
The design template must be flexible enough to accommodate both the home page and inside pages with a two column layout.
The design must translate well to a CSS based HTML layout. Please do not use design elements that cannot be converted to CSS in an efficient manner.
Horizontal navigation should be used rather than vertical navigation.
Professional yet fun and whimsical. The design should lean more toward the artistic side with interesting patterns/textures and background designs rather than web 2.0 type of design with gradients and super clean lines. Good use of negative/white space should be used.
Update: please read General Discussion comments for some updated feedback on style and color scheme.
Warmer colors including earth tones, but could include blues and greens. Vonda is open to any color scheme suggestions.
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How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Morphine belongs to the class of medications called narcotic analgesics (pain relievers). These pain relievers are also known as opioid analgesics. This medication relieves severe pain when less potent pain relievers are not effective. Opioids decrease pain by working on the brain to increase pain tolerance. Morphine immediate release works quickly. It will usually relieve pain within about 30 minutes.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
Doses of morphine vary widely and depend on an individual's circumstances.
After a certain dose of morphine has been taken for a period of time, the body often gets used to it and a higher dose of morphine is needed to relieve the pain. Generally, your doctor will try to find the dose of morphine that will give you acceptable pain relief without an unacceptable level of side effects. This helps to reduce the side effects of the medication and allows for the dose to be adjusted upwards if needed. Always check with your doctor if you feel your medication isn't working well anymore.
Over time, this medication may produce tolerance and physical dependence as your body becomes used to the medication. Tolerance occurs when a dose that used to provide acceptable pain relief is no longer effective, and higher doses are required to achieve the same level of pain relief. Physical dependence is a state where the body will go into withdrawal if the medication is stopped suddenly. If you have been taking morphine on a regular basis for a long period of time, talk to your doctor before stopping the medication, as withdrawal effects can occur.
Tolerance and physical dependence are not the same as addiction. Addiction is defined as a psychological need to use the medication for reasons other than pain relief. Although people may become addicted to this medication, it is most common for people who have had addictions to other substances in the past.
The liquid form of morphine may be mixed with a glass of fruit juice just before taking it to improve the taste.
If you are using a suppository, first remove the foil wrapper and moisten the suppository with cold water. Lie down on your side and use your finger to push the suppository well up into the rectum. If you find the suppository is too soft to insert, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or run cold water over it before removing the foil wrapper.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for details.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Morphine should not be taken by anyone who:
- is allergic to morphine, other narcotic analgesics, or to any of the ingredients of the medication
- is experiencing acute alcoholism or delirium tremens
- is experiencing acute asthma or other obstructive airway disease
- is experiencing acute respiratory depression
- has a blockage of the gastrointestinal tract, particularly paralytic ileus
- has a head injury, a brain tumour, or increased pressure inside the head or spinal cord
- has a medication regimen (current or completed in the last 14 days) that includes MAO inhibitors such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine
- has abnormal heart rhythms
- has convulsive (seizure) disorders
- has cor pulmonale
- has severe depression of the central nervous system (i.e., sedation)
- has suspected abdominal conditions which may require surgery
What side effects are possible with this medication?
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat
- feelings of unreality
- hallucinations
- hives, itching, or skin rash
- increased sweating
- irregular breathing
- mental depression or mood changes
- swelling of face
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
- signs of overdose
- cold, clammy skin
- confusion
- convulsions (seizures)
- dizziness (severe)
- drowsiness (severe)
- low blood pressure
- nervousness or restlessness (severe)
- pinpoint-sized pupils of eyes
- slow heartbeat
- slow or troubled breathing
- weakness (severe)
- signs of serious allergic reaction (e.g, abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat)
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Are there any other precautions or warnings for this medication?
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Abdominal (stomach) conditions: Morphine and other narcotic medications may make the diagnosis of abdominal conditions more difficult or it may worsen these conditions. If you have abdominal or stomach problems, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Asthma and other respiratory conditions: Morphine may cause increased breathing difficulty for people having an acute asthma attack or those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (chronic bronchitis, emphysema) or other conditions that affect breathing. If you have asthma or other breathing disorders, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Dependence and withdrawal: Drug addiction is usually not a problem for people who require this medication for pain relief. Physical dependence (a need to take regular doses to prevent physical symptoms) has been associated with narcotic analgesics such as morphine. Withdrawal symptoms may be experienced if the dose is significantly reduced or suddenly discontinued. These symptoms include seizures, irritability, sleep problems, agitation, tremors, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, headache, muscle cramps, extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, sweating, and confusion. Reducing the dose gradually under medical supervision can help prevent or decrease these withdrawal symptoms when this medication is no longer required for pain control.
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Morphine may impair the mental or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks such as driving a car or operating machinery. You should avoid such activities until you are certain this medication does not have this effect on you.
Head injury: Morphine can cause increased pressure inside the head. If you have an acute head injury or other conditions that increase your intracranial pressure (pressure inside the head), discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney function: If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Liver function: If you have reduced liver function or liver disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Other medical conditions: Morphine may cause increased symptoms or reduce the symptoms of worsening illness for people with the following conditions:
- Addison's disease
- enlarged prostate (BPH)
- hypothyroidism
- irregular heart rhythms
- low blood pressure
- narrowing of the urethra
If you have any of these conditions, you should discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Seizures: Morphine may worsen pre-existing seizure disorders. If tolerance to the medication develops and the dosage is increased substantially above recommended levels, seizures may occur in people without a history of seizure disorders. If you have a seizure disorder, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: This medication passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking morphine, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Seniors: Seniors may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medication and may require lower doses.
What other drugs could interact with this medication?
There may be an interaction between morphine and any of the following:
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
- stop taking one of the medications,
- change one of the medications to another,
- change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
- leave everything as is.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
All material copyright MediResource Inc. 1996 – 2017. Terms and conditions of use. The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/Doloral


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hi, I just joined the forum and I want to briefly post my story. I am a western woman in my thirties now. About 10 years ago, I converted to islam. I was drawn to it by the so called light version, I even joined this forum for a while and I was then shocked by the harsh view on islam. I did some attempts to defend my newly found faith... how I regret it now. I really fell for the victim stories about how all the media is trying to attack the muslims with false versions of islam.
Anyhow, I became a muslim, after about a year I started to wear hijab and after about 2 years I found a muslim man whom I married islamically after some months because as you all know you cannot date in islam. My family was not really amused of course, but they did not reject me or something. I lived as a muslim, did full ramadan twice and half of a ramadan again but as I had severe doubts by then I didn't finish it. I prayed five times a day including getting up at 4 in the morning to do fajr, I argued with my boss to wear hijab at work, and pray at work, escaped to the mosque during lunch break to not miss a prayer etc. etc.
After about 1 year living with my husband, I began to doubt. Not because of him, I must say this honestly, he never treated me badly at all. But I started to delve into the faith deeper and deeper, read the biography of the Prophet, read so many horrifying Quraan verses and ahadith. Of course I explained all away, it was simply a wrong translation, not a sahih hadith etc. etc., it was the media misrepresenting things, if only I kept on looking for the 'real' islam yada yada yada.
But things just didn't add up. Now I know, from studying the psychological point of view, it was cognitive dissonance. If you believe something, you want to keep believing especially if it has become part of your life. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for many of those born into islam. Me, I was lucky I lost 'only' my husband because of course our islamic marriage was automaticcaly null when I finally left. His family has never spoken to me since. It was a sad time in my life.
I have many discussions online with muslims, I dare not use my real name for it but I think it is so important that we speak up and keep telling the world what is the reality. But usually, the muslims stick their heads in the sand and do not want to hear the harsh words. I hear the words islamophobe, liar, you have no real knowledge etc. etc even though I probably read more in these years than they have ever read in their whole lives. I read Quraan with full tafsir, so many ahadith, translation of sirah. And I am still reading, I guess it will be a lifetime interest for me now. I think we are in grave danger and many of us don't even realise it.
After this, I had unfortunately two experiences in a relationship with a narcissist / psychopath and I can only say, it is the EXACT same thing as described in Quraan. An abuser with personality disorder treats a woman exactly as is ordained in islam, he is exactly as paranoid about anyone criticising him or opposing him as Muhammad was, he is exactly as two-faced as Muhammad: charming, friendly in his Meccan period but ruthless and vile when he has enough power to let his mask come off. Just today I read Ali Sina's description of Muhammad as a psychopath and I find this description SPOT ON. That's why I have decided to join.


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About Ariana Mullins & her Blog
Ariana is a winner of Top 25 European Moms - 2013
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Ariana's Answers
What's a great present under $30 for an elementary school aged child?
Ariana MullinsA kite! Hopefully, with a promise of a trip to the beach/ park to fly it together soon. I think kids need more time outdoors enjoying simple pleasures and wonders of life, not more "stuff." I know time may feel more difficult than spending money, but it is such a valuable gift, so be sure to take the kid out to fly it! Good for either gender, of course.
What's the best thing you've done to make your family feel at home in your new community?
Ariana MullinsI think that the most important thing to think about when uprooting your family and moving to a new place is the fact that most of the security and "at home" feeling comes from within the family itself. We went through an incredible amount of transition this year, and the thing that helped keep my daughter feeling secure was structure and familiarity of family life. Her bedtimes, routine, family meetings, and general rules were more or less at the same wherever we were. I made a huge effort to get her good nutrition and good sleep, knowing that these things make a huge difference on behavior and outlook on life. Now that we are through the major transition and making our home in a new country, we have all of those things more firmly in place, and can do more. When we found out we were moving to England, my husband found videos books at the library about England, and we studied up on our new country together. This really helped to build excitement about our future. We have a running list of all the places we'd like to visit here (Buckingham Palace is on the top of her list) and the British things we'd like to try out. We take lots of family outings, frequently pointing out what is cool/new/different/interesting about what is going on around us. On a more domestic note, when we have moved into our new homes, I have made a point of getting my daughter's room set up first, indulging her with some new bedding and things that make her feel at home in her new space as we settle into unfamiliar territory. This is also exactly what we did when we moved to Germany, and I have to say that my daughter has been able to keep a really positive and excited attitude about living in both countries.
What is your best tip for not losing your temper with children?
Ariana MullinsWhen I feel really frustrated or personally affronted by my daughter, I try to imagine what the situation is from her perspective. Does she feel that she is being violated, somehow? Is she lacking in sleep, food, daily routine or some other essential that helps her stay balanced? Often times, I realize that I have been tense or frustrated, that I have been short with her, and she is feeling insecure. I try to put myself in her shoes, and usually I do not feel angry any more. She is usually trying her best, as am I. We are human. I try to be honest about where I am at, and this often opens the conversation to see what is happening on her end of the equation. When these more mature, diplomatic methods still leave me angry, my husband lets me punch him in the arm for a minute, and I feel better.
What's your kids' favorite backyard game?
Ariana MullinsWell, I don't know if you would call it a "game" exactly, but we just put raised beds into our yard, and put an extra one in especially for my daughter. We call it her "learning garden," since she is only five and is still learning about growing plants. We have given her free reign over it, and let her plant whatever she wants, including anything I might dig up for her from mature plantings elsewhere in the yard. As she plays outside, she waters her sprouts (mostly radishes and garlic right now) and plants things, including twigs and leaves into her garden bed.
What do you feed kids who can't eat gluten?
Ariana MullinsOur family also does no grains/ legumes, and we eat very well! We eat meats, veggies, fruits and nuts. We focus on main meals, and snacks can come from the garden, or the farmer's market. We have found recipes for pancakes and muffins that we make on the weekend, using coconut flour. Typical breakfasts are eggs and fruit, or bacon and fruit. Lunch is something like meatballs, carrot sticks, olives and an apple. And dinners are some kind of meat, and a couple different vegetable dishes. We use plenty of butter and indulge in dark chocolate. We're all very happy eating this way!
We're looking for decorating inspiration! Please share a link to a photo of your child's room.
Ariana MullinsHere's a picture of my little mouse's room: http://and-here-we-are.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/into-mouse-hole.html
What's a great finger food that your kids love? Please include a link.
Ariana MullinsA really great healthy snack to have on hand is babaganoush. It can be served with so many different finger foods-- from cut up veggies, to chips, to pita bread. It's not hard to make, and can be a project for little ones to help with, as well. Here is my recipe: http://and-here-we-are.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/summer-staple-babaganoush.html
What's your best tip for teaching a gradeschooler about money?
Ariana MullinsLet the child earn money for herself! Teach her about saving it, counting it, and using it for something she really wants. Do this in a very practical way. We did a lemonade stand this summer when my daughter kept asking us for a play house. We told her how much they cost, and worked out with her how much lemonade she would have to sell to earn it. We also had her pay for her own supplies, to learn about spending when necessary to make a profit. I am really happy to say that she worked hard all summer, selling that lemonade, and actually earned enough to buy the play house! It was extremely gratifying, and I think she learned a lot about money through the experience.
If you prefer your livingroom to look like it's for grown-ups, how do you keep your kids' toys under wraps? Please share a link to a photo and tell us where in the living room the toys are hiding!
Ariana MullinsNow that my daughter is six, a whole lot of toys are no longer a problem, but I do reserve a spot in the living room for her. She has her own shelf in our bookcase where she can keep her books and activities, with a little chair next to them-- a special little reading nook, so she feels like she has a special place there. When we were still in the baby and toddler-toy stage, I kept a basket in each room, where I could toss all of the toys and books, and clean-up was easy.
Spring is almost here! What's an activity you love to do with your kids in the springtime? Please include a link to a picture if you have one!
Ariana MullinsIn the spring, we like to visit local farms during lambing season, to see all of the new life! Not only do we get to see baby lambs with their proud mamas, but there are bulbs blooming everywhere, and many signs of life and future harvest around the farms. Last year, we had fun celebrating eastern at a local farm.
What's a light, Springtime meal your kids like to eat? Please share a link to your recipe.
Ariana MullinsEgg dishes are always great, and good for any time of the day. Our most recent favorite is Shakshukah-- a wonderful, aromatic tomato sauce with eggs and greens poached within. It's great with bread to dip into the sauce, and in our case (with gluten allergies) we use slices of grilled eggplant to sop up the tomato-ey goodness.
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Heart Health: #WomensLives & Go Red For Women
The Go Red for Women campaign raises awareness of the risk of heart disease. I think a lot of people don't realize that heart disease is the number one killer of women… Cheryl Hines
General Statistics
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined.
Heart disease causes 1 in 3 women's deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute.
An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease.
90% of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease.
Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease.
The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women and men, and are often misunderstood.
While 1 in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, 1 in 3 dies of heart disease.
Only 1 in 5 American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat.
Women comprise only 24 percent of participants in all heart-related studies.
This Friday, February 6th is National Wear Red Day. How is your heart health? Do you know anyone who has had a heart attack or suffers from heart disease? Do you know anyone who suddenly passed away from an attack? I do, and I almost did. Since 1984, more women than men have died from heart disease and stroke. Whether we choose to take care of our health or stay in denial, the fact is that each of us will be impacted by heart matters; it could happen to a friend, a family member or us.
In 1999, my life took an unusual turn I never expected. I was a young mother of 5-year-old twin girls, living in Westchester and teaching at Hunter College in NYC. I had always exercised, had quit smoking many, many years before; plus, I was a yoga/meditation enthusiast and a vegetarian. So why was I feeling breathless and out of sorts? Why was I having more irregular heartbeats? Was it anxiety attacks or work stress? Was I imagining all of this? The fact is that I wasn't experiencing any work-related stress but, I was trying to find answers to help me understand what was going on.
What were the signs? Initially, I ignored the dizzy spells and shortness of breath and put it down to classroom stresses. I needed a reason but in retrospect, I wasn't dealing with any stress at work. As time went by, I felt tired walking up the staircase in my home and so I paid a visit to my doctor and got checked out. The focus was not on my heart, as I did not think I "fit" the typical profile of a candidate for heart failure. Even though there was a family history of heart disease – my dad died suddenly of an attack and my mom had a massive stroke and never recovered fully; I believed that because I lived a healthy lifestyle, I was not a classic case study for heart failure. The tests didn't show anything major but, I continued to feel out of sorts. My doctor persisted with more tests and nothing unusual showed up. I continued to feel fatigued and, eventually, I was sent to a cardiologist. The cardiologist ran even more tests and finally decided to send me to another specialist.
By November, I was referred to a children's heart specialist and he diagnosed heart failure. I needed Open Heart surgery right away. I found out I was born with a congenital heart defect and had a rip/hole in my heart. One of my valves needed replacing, and it was possible that I might need a pacemaker. My surgery was successful. Fortunately for me, I can say … I am a survivor. But many other women we know haven't been so fortunate. According to research on the subject, 1 in 3 women will die of heart conditions. Don't become a statistic. An important point I want to address is that not all heart issues are stress-related. Some people are born with undiagnosed heart conditions and, unless you are attentive to how you feel and persist in getting medical help, you might never find out. GET CHECKED OUT!
READ: Heart Matters: 7 Heart Healthy Tips
National Wear Red Day®: Join The #HeartChat
Heart Matters: National Wear Red Day
Heart Matters: An Interview w/ Dr Gary H Gibbons of NHLBI
"So what we're doing is encouraging women to tell five other women to learn more about heart disease and how they can prevent it. " Cheryl Hines
African-American Women
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for African American women.
Of African American women ages 20 and older, 46.9 percent have cardiovascular disease
Only 1 in 5 African American women thinks she is personally at risk.
Nearly 50 percent of African American women are aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
Only 43 percent of African American know that heart disease is their greatest health risk.
These statistics represent only a fraction of the 2012 report featured in Circulation. To view the full findings, download a copy of the Heart Disease and Stroke 2012 Statistical Update
What does a survivor or a heart patient look like? Survivors look like you, me, everyone out there; they are us. As a community, we must sound the alarm and encourage our grandmas, moms, and daughters to live healthier lives and get regular check-ups. The Go Red Initiative reminds us every year to take care of our hearts and spread the word. Additionally, Public Radio International (PRI) and SheKnows Media, BlogHer's parent company, have announced a groundbreaking journalism project – #womenslives – to encourage us all to initiate dialogue and contribute stories about women's rights, health, education, wealth, economic development and other important issues. Why? Because women's lives DO matter. Our stories matter! With only 24% of women's issues covered in the media, we need to have more conversations about critical subjects that affect us all. With our voices and our blogs, we can make a difference. Learn more by reading about this powerful project: #womenslives
What are you doing to protect yourself and your family? Often people ask how they can make a difference. Start where you are and do what is feasible. Educate yourself and loved ones about heart matters. Get check-ups and don't brush off any uneasy feelings or symptoms. For several years, I have been a volunteer, a spokesperson, and a supporter of the American Heart Association and Go Red for Women group in my area. I helped raise money, donated to the cause and, whenever possible, I spoke about my personal experience. Now I'm excited to be a blog partner with Public Radio International (PRI) and SheKnows Media on the #womenslives initiative. When I started blogging, I used this medium to spread the word and I will continue to do so. We owe it to ourselves to make sure we do everything to stay healthy because our lives matter. Why is it that 1 in 3 women die of heart failure and yet most of us don't talk about it? Instead, we treat it like a big secret. No one is immune from heart disease; treating it like something that happens to other people is a dangerous position to take. Our silence could cost a life because women die from heart disease more often than men. Please speak up and speak out!
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"I'm giving life lessons and tips on how to take care of your emotional heart because heart disease is the number-one killer in America." Leeza Gibbons
Hispanic Women
Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than Caucasian women.
Only 1 in 3 Hispanic women are aware that heart disease is their No. 1 killer.
Only 3 in 10 Hispanic women say they have been informed that they are at a higher risk.
Only 1 in 4 Hispanic women is aware of treatment options.
Hispanic women are more likely to take preventive actions for their family when it comes to heart health.
What can we do about it? We must make sure to reduce stress in our lives and get check-ups regularly. We can donate or volunteer our time and participate in local events that raise awareness about heart disease. We can partner with Public Radio International (PRI) and SheKnows Media on the #womenslives initiative by spreading the word. As with all diseases on the national front, we can reach out to our elected officials to make sure they support funding equitable resources for us all. According to the Go Red for Women Campaign, you must
What are you waiting for? Get your heart health in order and share your thoughts with the world. This has also been posted on my BlogHer page in support of their #WomensLives Initiative.
For More: Women's Lives & Issues
Positive Motivation Tip: The heart is the center of all we do. Take care of yours and make sure your family does too.
PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: Heart collage from my Personal Collection, Red Dress from Go Red, Across Women's Lives from PRI & SheKnows, AND heart by zen via Flickr.
Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
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Ben Butler permalink04/02/2015 2:48 pm
This is a great post. My grandmother ignored the signs of heart issues, and she ended up have bypass surgery. Never ignore symptoms!
04/02/2015 8:32 pm
True. Thankfully, your granny survived. Many others don't.
Linda Manns Linneman permalink04/02/2015 3:08 pm
I really appreciate this article. The numbers are staggering. Heart disease runs in my family. I always make sure I get my check ups. Thank you for the information.
04/02/2015 8:31 pm
Thank you Linda. We are not alone… Check ups help
04/02/2015 4:36 pm
There are a lot of heart issues in my family and I worry every day. Sometimes I am guilty of not following the rules strictly and I really have to …no matter what. Diane Sullivan
04/02/2015 8:30 pm
You are not alone. We do the best we can and then forgive ourselves for the occasional trip up.
pumpkinsfan76 permalink04/02/2015 4:44 pm
Thank you for sharing this and raising awareness. It can happen to anyone, young or old.
04/02/2015 8:29 pm
Definitely. Education is key at any age.
oschwab94 permalink04/02/2015 4:56 pm
This is such a great way to create awareness! It's crazy how many people actually have problems with their heart and don't realize it yet. It is so important to take the symptoms (if you have them) seriously
Masshole Mommy permalink04/02/2015 4:56 pm
Thanks so much for helping to raise awareness for such an important cause. I will definitely be wearing red to show my support.
04/02/2015 8:28 pm
Thank you that would be great if we all do our bit to spread the word.
oschwab94 permalink04/02/2015 4:57 pm
This is such a great way to create awareness! I'm sure there are a ton of people that have heart problems that don't even realize it. People also should take their symptoms (if they have them) seriously
04/02/2015 8:27 pm
True… If we ignore them they will get worse. Make time for self is my message to all women.
04/02/2015 6:31 pm
Practicing yoga and being a strict vegetarian are what my dad does. He also quitted smoking a long time ago because he found that he has a weak heart. Also, heart problems run in the family. But strangely enough, only the men (my uncles) have heart problems and not the women.
04/02/2015 8:25 pm
Oh, you are fortunate! But it's good to care of ourselves either way.
Catherine S permalink04/02/2015 6:48 pm
What a great and informative post. I will make sure I wear red on Friday.
04/02/2015 6:51 pm
Reblogged this on Ujima Magazine.
04/02/2015 8:24 pm
Thank you so much!
04/02/2015 7:03 pm
A heart attacks is nothing to mess around with. It's good to know the symptoms. I like how the Go Red for Women campaign helps to raise awareness.
10/02/2015 7:12 pm
Yes. They have done a great job. SheKnows and PRI are doing an equally phenomenal job.
04/02/2015 7:59 pm
I love the Go Red program and have always participated. I've done some heart walk/runs too that benefit the program.
04/02/2015 8:24 pm
That's awesome. I love how they work hard to alert women to the insidious nature of heart disease.
johnberk permalink05/02/2015 2:32 am
Without judging others, I believe that the main cause for the heart disease is the unhealthy food that is being extremely popular nowadays. When you realize that, you can improve your health rather quickly. For me, it has been the yoga practice, vegan food, running, and no alcohol or smoking. I used to have panic attacks with hearh seizures, and as a consequence felt quite depressed. Now I'm feeling great.
08/02/2015 10:10 am
You have a point bu that wasn't the cause for my heart condition. I was born with mine. I didn't write the full story here but one thing I found out after my surgery was that I was very fortunate because people born with my condition don't live past age 13. Because I grew up in a home with a Mom who was a nutritionist/Gourmet chef, I ate excellent fresh foods. As an adult, I kept up the practice and still do.
AD46241 permalink05/02/2015 9:35 am
i like that this program is creating such awareness about women and the nature of heart disease which is so common these days.
05/02/2015 10:05 am
Thanks for spreading awareness! It is super important!
05/02/2015 1:52 pm
A great post Eliz…it is always pertinent to remind people to look out for themselves. Especially women who tend to look out for everyone else first.
08/02/2015 10:02 am
So true… and sadly, it hasn't improved much. Thank you!
05/02/2015 5:42 pm
That's great that they have such a program to educate women about heart disease
05/02/2015 6:18 pm
I am very passionate about AHA that I help out whenever I can every year to raise funds and awareness. Thank you for such a wonderful post!
05/02/2015 7:37 pm
I'm so glad that you got help when you did and everything was okay. I'm on 2 different heart meds and try to take better care of myself.
Liz Mays permalink05/02/2015 7:45 pm
Heart disease runs in my family so this is a very big concern of mine. It's not something to ignore1
Debbie Denny permalink05/02/2015 7:49 pm
This is a great program. Awareness is the key.
Lisa Sheldon permalink05/02/2015 7:51 pm
I love the Go Red program. Women need to take care of their hearts at any age.
upliftingfam permalink05/02/2015 8:07 pm
I need to go get a physical soon. I'm kinda worried about the risk of heart disease since I'm not as active as I was years ago.
Mystic_Kitchen permalink05/02/2015 8:13 pm
Heart health is so much more important than people realize! I had two heart surgeries when I was 25 & 26, thankfully they fixed the problem, but I still have health issues.. I try to keep my heart healthy! Thanks for the post!
05/02/2015 8:16 pm
Oh my gosh Elizabeth, I never knew any of this about you and I've been reading your blog for months! Wow…I'm going to bug my two female cousins (my aunt married an African American male so I have mixed cousins) and ask them if they've been checked. We have no history of it in my family, but I didn't know African American women were at risk like this and I have no idea if it runs in my uncles family!
I'm so glad you're better now. I can't imagine what you went through with this while you were mommy to little ones
08/02/2015 10:00 am
Thank you Sharon. It was a scary time but I'm grateful to God and my loved ones that I survived
05/02/2015 8:22 pm
I just wanted to say congratulations to you on being a part of the initiative. What a great way to get in the mix and help spread the word, and contribute to the cause.
06/02/2015 11:19 pm
Thank you dear one. You ans everyone else can join in too. The more the merrier! 🙂
05/02/2015 10:35 pm
Being a male who has heart problems and had open heart surgery years ago I know the need for awareness. Thanks for helping people understand heart disease in women. Keep it up.
06/02/2015 11:18 pm
Thank you so much Bradley for sharing that you are a survivor too. All of our stories can make a difference. <3
3sonshavei permalink05/02/2015 11:59 pm
For years I was a cardiac surgery scheduler. Heart health is so important-that's one vital organ we need to care for!
06/02/2015 11:15 pm
I concur. TY for taking care of so many at a critical point in their lives.
top5life permalink06/02/2015 1:15 am
Such an informative post. It is very useful post for all the people in any age.
Lois Jones permalink06/02/2015 1:41 am
Thanks for the great information and reminder about Friday!!
Masshole Mommy permalink06/02/2015 2:20 am
Thanks so much for bringing awareness to this important cause. I am definitely wearing red to show my support.
John Lopez permalink06/02/2015 5:34 am
Women s very important, my wife and my mother and my daughter I always respect them and full of love. This one is very great.
Dhemz Apdian - Dias permalink06/02/2015 5:40 am
what an inspiring concept and a great awareness!
06/02/2015 6:12 am
Great campaign! Thanks for sharing these info. 🙂
06/02/2015 7:20 am
I lost my step dad to a heart attack. I am so glad you got the help you needed. This is definitely something that should never be ignored.
06/02/2015 11:13 pm
So sorry… we all need to know. TY!
barbara langley permalink06/02/2015 9:09 am
I always though cancer was the number one for women. I didnt know this was the number one.
06/02/2015 9:17 am
Yes, many of us don't realize that!
Daniele Holmberg permalink06/02/2015 2:51 pm
Wow! What an intense story. Thank you for sharing! So many people ignore the signs of heart disease and this is a very informative post to make people open their eyes.
06/02/2015 6:10 pm
Wow, I had no clue that 1 in 3 women die of heart conditions. Those are very scary statistics.
mythirtyspot permalink06/02/2015 9:03 pm
Love this article. This is so important to talk about and we don't talk about heart disease in women enough!
papaleng007 permalink07/02/2015 4:27 am
That's a great way for bringing awareness. Indeed, a very alarming data, 1 woman killed beach minute. Gosh!
07/02/2015 8:47 am
It is good to know how awareness about heart disease in women is being created using a special day. Here in India red is the color that girls wear on their wedding day. But heart disease is a big killer here also and we need to do something similar to create awareness…
07/02/2015 9:40 am
This is an important campaign and a great post to share and educate the importance of such check up and awareness! Share it and spread the love!
Ronald G permalink07/02/2015 10:10 am
This is advice and directions that everyone can benefit from…as I have seen by the massive heart attack that killed my favorite brother-in-law
Lauren permalink07/02/2015 4:00 pm
I'm glad you made this post for the reasons you've already stated. We hear the campaigns for a lot of other, much more rare diseases, but not enough about heart disease. It's one of the top killers of people in the US, at least. I really think that other people need to be aware of this.
07/02/2015 5:10 pm
This reminds me of my girlfriend's condition. When she had her colon cleansing (my gift to her), she was advised by the doctor to take care of her heart. She's got a weak heart. But I told her not to magnify the weakness of her heart, instead, magnify the blessings she's got and it's still good that she' aware of her condition and that it helps if she would stay cheerful, and have a dose of enough laugh every day. It helps strengthen her heart. Negativity is a big No for her condition. So she should free herself from stressful thoughts. This is great! Very informative and well its a challenge for me to participate in heart disease awareness activities.
The Trophy WifeStyle permalink07/02/2015 8:50 pm
This is such a great thing to bring awareness too!! I always wear red on this day!
hannizenvato permalink08/02/2015 1:28 am
Such an informative article! I didn't realize that so many women die from heart failure.
Vanessa permalink08/02/2015 5:17 am
The Go Red Campaign is admirable, moreover, nowadays so many people are under a lot of stress and their heart becomes the victim of too hectic schedule or negative emotions. I believe most of the heart attacks can be prevented if we just slow down and become aware of the danger.
08/02/2015 9:04 am
Some people are born with a heart defect like me. If I wasn't diagnosed, I could have passed away in my sleep or even during meditation. Not all heart conditions are stress related.
08/02/2015 6:00 am
The general belief is that men are more prone to heart disease but these statistics are staggering! Happy to see that efforts are on to spend awareness about the problem
Fi Ní Neachtáin permalink08/02/2015 10:30 am
There's a history of heart disease in my family so it's something I try to avoid as much as I possible. Thanks for raising some more awareness for this.
08/02/2015 12:32 pm
Hi Elizabeth – such a great post. I'm just following up on my comment on your BlogHer post to thank you again for contributing this leadership to #womenslives.
09/02/2015 5:12 am
Thank you Lisa! What a great surprise. I am so touched by your visit and comment.
I am grateful to be alive and to be able to join the #WomensLives Initiative. 🙂
alissamaghopoy permalink08/02/2015 7:02 pm
I think this is such an amazing campaign. the statistics are getting higher and the age of the patients are getting younger.We should create awareness for this
Fred permalink08/02/2015 7:56 pm
Thank you for sharing your medical history for all of us. This serves to remind all of us how important awareness about heart health is. We cannot take it for granted, whatever the sex and age.
maggiesblog2 permalink08/02/2015 7:58 pm
This is a great little reminder for all of us to be proactive with our health! Thanks for posting!
franckxethee permalink08/02/2015 10:01 pm
My father died of heart attack when he was just 46. It's really important to detect this early and also people should be more aware of the heart ailments.
09/02/2015 5:00 am
I'm sorry to hear that. What I learned from my experience is that when there is a history, it is important to get thorough physicals and see a cardiologist once a year.
09/02/2015 6:04 pm
It's very fortunate that you found out about the real condition of your heart and was able to do something about it. I like how the Go Red Initiative encourages women to be more informed abour heart diseases to prevent future difficulties.
10/02/2015 5:55 pm
Thank you!! It was very fortunate with a lot of God's grace in the mix. 🙂
Nicol Wong (@yuk_lui) permalink10/02/2015 2:19 pm
such a great read. the heart is something close to me and have been supporting ti
11/02/2015 2:51 am
Great awareness post. It's important to eat healthy and exercise more.
Von Avancena permalink11/02/2015 9:53 am
This is a good read. I think what we lack sometimes is education. Health education is very important to prevent highly preventable diseases with lifestyle modification
Karen permalink11/02/2015 10:57 am
This advocacy campaign for women are worth supporting and sharing. As a woman and mother I wanted to take good care of my heart too
11/02/2015 11:56 pm
I'm in full support of AHA's Go Red for Women Day. I try my best to live a healthy lifestyle and I'm truly shocked by the statistics that more women die from heart disease than any other type. Thanks for supporting this to and help spread awareness!
18/02/2015 8:29 am
Reading through this article made me cry because I remembered how I lost my grandmother, who brought me up, from a heart attack. I remembered everything during her last hours. It was painful and until now, it pains us to remember.
That's why I'm always encouraging my mom to get her check up because she's been showing some of the symptoms. It's just so hard to educate or influence other people towards this awareness because some of them, especially those who are possible to get this illness, are afraid to know they have it.
I hope this year, when my mom comes for her holidays, I could finally convince her to take a check up.
19/02/2015 9:40 pm
Great post. Women empowerment is very important these days.


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Enter any school across the country, and you'll see the toll obesity is taking on our nation's youth. At a meeting of the American Diabetes Association (held in June), scientists claimed that up to 45 percent of children with newly diagnosed diabetes suffer from type 2, a disease that can lead to blindness, kidney problems and amputation. One of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes is obesity. In fact, 80 percent of the children with type 2 diabetes are overweight.
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To give you an idea of what you can expect during these special sessions, we've provided a list of "The War on Obesity" seminars. We've also described each session in detail, given some background on the speakers, and noted the date and time for each seminar. That way, you can make plans to attend the sessions that interest you.
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Those who have been following Gluon closely over the last months know that at the developer sprint in Munich in October 2009 the foundations were laid down for the Gluon vision. Put simply, Gluon provides a new way for game creators to make games and distribute them to the players of games. This was all written down in what is now The Gluon Vision on the Gluon wiki.
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The libraries are now in a soft freeze, and thus we release the first alpha: Version 0.70, codename "X-Ray". What this means is that any changes to the public API need to be done in a branch (or clone) of the Gluon repository, and not merged in until the changes have been discussed with the rest of the team. This is done to avoid Gluon becoming too much of a moving target. Note, however, that this is a soft freeze: We do not yet guarantee binary compatibility; that will not happen before 1.0. This style of development basically follows Qt's own model.
So, why the many changes?
The simple answer: The vision required it of us. To be able to support the vision of letting the makers of games push their games all the way to the players of games, we created a new library, GluonEngine. This is based around the concept that to allow people to create games, Gluon must reduce the amount of boiler plate work required of the makers of games to an absolute minimum. GluonEngine thus provides a system by which scenes are created by hierarchies of game objects, which are simply positions in the world, and which can be extended with new functionality by adding components to them.
To assist people in creating this without having to open a text editor and write the scenes by hand, the application Gluon Creator has been created. As seen in the screenshot above, the application is made up of a lot of dockable viewports, in the vein of Amarok 2's powerful Lego style interface layouting, with a default layout which it is hoped will work for most users.
The game you see in the screenshot of Gluon Creator above is a simple Space Invaders clone, tentatively named Invaders. The game has been slowly developing over the duration of the last couple of months, and is the handiwork of Arjen "ahiemstra" Hiemstra from the Gluon team, who has been using it as a test bed for Creator itself.
Finally, the first, very simple Gluon Player application was created. There will be a Gluon Player for each supported platform. The first Gluon Player application simply loads up a GluonEngine based game, and starts the game. It was created in a very short period of time and in a total of 142 lines with copyright messages and everything, showing just how powerful GluonEngine system really is.
Where do we go from here?
The road ahead is clear: while GluonEngine and the three base libraries are already looking good, there is a multitude of functionality missing. So, the following is a round up of what will need to happen before the next release:
How can you help?
As you can tell from the section above, there is plenty of work to be done, and Gluon is by no means finished. As such, the Gluon team would like to invite you to drop by the Gluon IRC channel if you feel like you would like to help us with any of the points above.
Of course, you would likely wish to download this release as well. So, head on over to the Getting Gluon page and grab yourself a copy, while they're still warm!
Finishing Thoughts
The freedom of gamers as it is now is limited by the game industry's old fashioned insistence on limiting the distribution of games. Gluon aims at breaking this by providing both the makers of games and the players of games with a new platform for sharing the experience of playing games, and for providing feedback to each other - both in the form of comments and ratings, but also through a donation based payment system. So: There's a revolution coming where the freedom of gaming is at the center.
Great Project
Hi Gluons, firstly, congratz on all the work so far.
Quick question: what types of games are likely targets for being gluon clients? Would it be useful for RTS or RPG type games, or is it mostly beneficial to arcade style gaming?
By borker at Thu, 2010/04/22 - 1:10pm
I am not a gluon dev but have
I am not a gluon dev but have followed it a while. As far as I know has one target: 2d games. Target is not there yet. If (or maybe when) they fullfill the goal it should be possible to create both RTS and RPG type of games, but just in 2d
By beer at Fri, 2010/04/23 - 8:47am
Sounds nice that you plan to
Sounds nice that you plan to include 3d but I think it is a bid early for that
By beer at Mon, 2010/04/26 - 6:57am
I would like someone could
I would like someone could make a nice looking building demolition / bridge building games.
I played the DOS game about 12 years ago (Win 98 just came out) and it was damn cool.
By Fri13 at Mon, 2010/04/26 - 3:50pm
By sinemasever at Fri, 2010/04/30 - 3:34am
I am not a gluon dev but have
I am not a gluon dev but have followed it a while. As far as I know has one target: 2d games. Target is not there yet. If (or maybe when) they fullfill the goal it should be possible to create both RTS and RPG type of games, but just in 2d Ed Hardy links of london
By linkslondon at Fri, 2010/05/07 - 2:00pm
Gluon Creator has been created. As seen in the screenshot above, the application is made up of a lot of dockable viewports, in the vein of Amarok 2's powerful Lego style interface layouting, with a default layout which it is hoped will work for most users.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
Pat the Bat
Barry Zito has gone 7 innings or more and given up three or fewer runs 11 times in 22 starts. He has 16 quality starts overall. He's worth 2.1 WAR so far, just below his 2009 (2.2) total, and equaling his 2006 season in Oakland. The hideous 2007 (1.7) and 2008 (1.4) shall not be discussed. He's turned his game around, and the team is better for it. Keep it going, Barry!
Matt Cain looks for his first career win tonight against LA in his 15th start. In 81-1/3 IP, the Dodgers have 97 hits and 40 walks. That's not going to work if we are looking for a sweep. Let's hope we get another good start this weekend and finish those fuckers off.
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- Greg Wurz said...
I agree it's time for Matty to beat these guys.
- Sun Aug 01, 01:20:00 PM PDT
It's time to shut the door on these assholes. I still can't believe half of the trades that they made. The scary thing is, I could see Sabean making those moves if the Dodgers didn't beat him to the punch. Ted Lilly is having a down year according to FIP (and even his record could tell you that), Scotty's been a bit lucky but isn't the best fielder, Theriot has a cool name but he will probably make them worse. Octavio will probably be about average for them. I know I said this yesterday but it just makes me feel good every time I think about it.
Go Giants!
- Sun Aug 01, 02:26:00 PM PDT
- M.C. O'Connor said...
I'm a little surprised the Padres were able to get a good player so easily, and it makes me wonder why the Giants could not. Ludwick would have been a perfect fit, and could have been added to the team for less than the two relievers cost us. I know we need the bullpen help, but another hitter would have been nice. We just have to hope that The Big Three--Posey, Huff, Torres--don't slow down at all and that Sandoval can find his 2009 form.
I realize the Giants are a good team and playing well, but take a look at the Yankees. They are the team with the BEST RECORD IN BASEBALL and they SCORE THE MOST RUNS and they added TWO hitters (Berkman and Kearns)!! How is it that they feel they need MORE offense and the Giants feel that they DON'T need more offense? Explain, please.
Also, I've had enough of FSanchez batting 2nd. That's ridiculous--there's nothing about his bat that justifies putting him up so high in the lineup. We'd be better off with Sandoval, Burrell, or Uribe in the top four.
- Sun Aug 01, 02:39:00 PM PDT
Yeah, Freddy's been soft swingin' and missin' for a while now.
I guess that the Padres felt that they really needed a hitter so they got a little creative. Another hitter would have been swell, however, I'm guessing most of the other teams see us as the pitchers store. I wouldn't want to lose Dirty or Madbum for a hitter.
If our starters keep pitching good, if our bullpen can be a little more stable, and our offense can provide enough runs, I'll feel fine.
The Yankees had a pretty bad bench so I guess adding Kearns and Berkman fixed that up for them. Kerry Wood they figured could do as good a job as Park if not better.
I must say though, if our pitching holds up and our guys keep playing good, we won't need the additional hitters. Pitching wins it in the long run, especially strikeout pitchers. Timmeh and Dirty are K machines, as well as most of the bullpen. Walks I feel are over exaggerated. It's only worth one bag. The Giants give up the 2nd fewest hits in baseball. I believe pitchers have a bigger role in hits than people think. Hits win games, walks not as much.
Last year, the Phillies could have won. Had they played Lee a game earlier, they would have had more momentum. They should have had more faith in J.A. Happ. I feel that he would have done better than Blanton. Poor faith and management in the pitching department led to the Phillies losing pretty easily without Cliff Lee. Good pitching silences good hitting and if we can bring some of our good pitching into the postseason, we have a real shot.
- Sun Aug 01, 03:43:00 PM PDT
- JC Parsons said...
Matt MUST beat these guys! How can he ever really be a great Giant if he never beats them!! Come on 18 starts is not exactly a small sample size. I know we can all make excuses about run support and "luck" but I don't want to hear it. Even if he has to throw a shutout AND hit a homer, Cain MUST beat these assholes!
- Sun Aug 01, 05:52:00 PM PDT


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