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5-6-11 PNC Park
Today I just didn't have it. It wasn't my day.
Nothing happened on the riverwalk…
Not much else happened for me inside either. I didn't get shut out at least.
My first ball of the day was Pedro Alvarez opposite field ground rule double that bounced over the fence. The ball took a weird hop, and I tried to barehand it. I dropped the ball, but recovered it at my feet. I got it here:
My second ball of the day was a home run catch off the bat of an unknown Astro. I caught it on the fly here. Standard catch.
My third and final ball of the day came at the very end of batting practice. Fernando Abad, seen here in a group of Astros pitchers,
field. The ball sailed over my head, landed on the steps, bounced off
the plexiglass to the upper bleachers and back towards the handicapped
seats. I reached over the railing separating the handicapped seats
from the aisle and caught the ball.
That was it for batting practice.
Three balls.
Sweet spots:
Game: 3 ball (2 hit, 1 thrown)
Season: 81 balls (31 hit, 19 thrown, 21 device, 10 found)
Games: 13 games
Average: 6.23 balls per game
Career: 1,203 balls
Attendance: 12,728
4-27-11 PNC Park
I elected not to go to last night's game, as batting practice was rained out by storms rolling through around 4 PM.
Today was like the movie Groundhog Day, because at the same exact time, a quick thunderstorm popped up. It rained for about 10 minutes from 3:55-4:05, which was just enough for batting practice to get moved indoors.
I asked Jonathan Sanchez for a ball twice in the first 30 minutes, once in center field, and once by the bullpen. He ignored me both times.
I planned to ask a third time, but his side session went long, and at 5:30 I jogged over to the right field foul line to try to get a ball from a pitcher.
Ryan Vogelsong had finished throwing and was running sprints. I noticed a ball in his glove.
I waited patiently for him to finish, and when he did, I asked him for the ball, and he flipped it to me.
I also asked him to sign my ticket since there wasn't much else going on:
A bit later I noticed virtually every fan in the stadium crowd along the right field line.
The Giants "rock stars" Tim Lincecum and Brian Wilson and his beard were out throwing.
They didn't even stop to sign autographs on their way back in.
As for the game, I spent most of it in the club level. I didn't get any foul balls, but Buster Posey hit one three seats away from my seat in the 9th inning after I had left the club. I just stared dumbfounded at the club seats, it would've been such an easy catch. That's the way it goes.
Here's today's baseball: #1200:
And the sweetspot:
Game: 1 ball (1 thrown)
Season: 78 balls (29 hit, 18 thrown, 21 device, 10 found)
Games: 12 games
Average: 6.50 balls per game
Career: 1,200 balls
Attendance: 9,048
4-25-11 PNC Park
Today was the make up game of Friday's rained out contest between the Pirates and Nationals.
When the gates opened, I ran in and found my first ball of the day in the front row near the bullpen.
I only got one other ball during the Pirates portion and it was a home run ball that probably was catchable by myself or Nick, but we both missed it and it bounced back onto the field. Evan Meek picked it up and tossed it to me for ball #2.
I also glove tricked ball #4 in left field when the Nationals were hitting.
My fifth ball of the day was a home run hit by an unknown righty. I made the clean catch here:
I then struck up a conversation with ex-Pirate Tom Gorzelanny. I asked him if he still had all the Dave Matthews Band CDs that I sent him a few years back. He said yeah and then started talking to me about DMB for a bit.
During the conversation, a batter hit a line drive that bounced on the warning track. I snagged it as it skipped off the warning track just to my left without moving or breaking conversation with Gorzelanny.
I was planning on asking him for a ball, and that ground rule double had just ruined it.
Anyway, the Nationals weren't taking much initiative in collecting the balls from the warning track, so I glove tricked ball #7 here in left field,
and glove tricked #8 in section 141.
I was then tipped off by ex-ballhawk Andrew McDonald about another ball, and glove tricked that one for #9.
My tenth ball of the day was thrown in right field by Doug Slaten, who seemingly hooked up every fan on the wall.
After a few missed opportunities for home runs, I tracked down a Matt Stairs home run for Ball #11 that landed in the second to last row on the wall.
That was all for batting practice.
During the game, I decided to sit in the club seats because there was virtually no one there. Many fans stayed home to watch the Penguins game.
Here's a view of the field from the club seats:
I had a perfect chance at a foul ball. The place was virtually empty.
In the second inning, new Pirate Brandon Wood made his bucco debut.
He took the first two pitches he saw. On the third John Lannan offering, he took a rip. He fouled the pitch off into the second deck. I jumped out of my seat immediately and went running throw the row to try and make the catch.
I ran to the end of the next section and made the catch at the end of the row seen here:
It was ball #12 and my first game ball of the season.
Here's the catch:
And showing the ball off:
The catch was featured on Sportscenter as a lead in to their top 10 plays.
Anyhow, it rained on and off throughout the rest of the night, so I spent some time between innings in the club level to stay dry.
Here are today's baseballs:
And the sweet spots:
Game: 12 balls (4 hit, 2 thrown, 5 device, 1 found)
Season: 77 balls (29 hit, 17 thrown, 21 device, 10 found)
Games: 11 games
Average: 7.00 balls per game
Career: 1,199 balls
Attendance: 12,457
2010 through 11 games: 77 balls (0 balls behind last year's pace)
4-24-11 PNC Park
It was Easter Sunday, so a big crowd wasn't going to be on hand, which was a bonus. However, the previous night's game had ended around 11PM, and since today was a day game, the chances of batting practice were slim. Add to the fact that it had drizzled all morning, and there was virtually no chance of batting practice whatsoever.
I got to the ballpark at 11:05 AM, just in time to see three Pirates leaving the bullpen after a side session. Two of the folks at the bullpen fence had baseballs. I had missed an early opportunity.
PNC Park makes everyone stay on the Riverwalk for the first 30 minutes on Sundays, so there wasn't too much to do. I noticed that someone doesn't like Andrew McCutchen so much:
I met a couple ballhawks from Ohio. It was a father and son duo. They were friendly and snagged several balls of their own throughout the day.
At 11:30, I ran over to where the Nationals were playing catch.
I got Chad Gaudin to toss me a ball near the dugout as he was walking back after completing his pre-game throwing.
I set up behind Sean Burnett throwing with Drew Storen. I got Sean Burnett to toss me my second ball of the day after they finished up.
I camped out near a third ball and waited patiently. I asked a coach for it, and he asked if I'd gotten a ball yet. Since it was Easter Sunday, I couldn't lie. I told him I'd already got one today, but wouldn't mind another. He threw the ball to another ballhawk, but I was hoping that it would give me some good karma.
After the Nationals were done, I walked around the park to take pictures and look for easter eggs.
Upper Deck:
Right Field Upper Deck:
Seating Bowl:
Looking out towards the Point:
Abe was in the park, along with the other Nationals mascot Presidents.
Once the game started, I got Andrew McCutchen's warm up ball in the first inning,
and Garrett Jones' in the fourth.
That was pretty much it.
A few more random pictures:
Presidents vs Pierogis:
The Build a Bunny we got for our baby girl:
The sweatshirt Amy bought me:
And today's four baseballs:
Sweet spots:
By the way, afterwards, we colored easter eggs:
Game: 4 balls (4 thrown)
Season: 65 balls (25 hit, 15 thrown, 16 device, 9 found)
Games: 10 games
Average: 6.50 balls per game
Career: 1,187 balls
Attendance: 9,520
2010 through 10 games: 69 balls (4 balls behind last year's pace)
4-23-11 PNC Park
Today was a Saturday game, so gates opened at 4:30 rather than 5:00. I was probably fourth in line or so. Usually Nick and I play catch on the bridge, but it wasn't closed off, so I stood and watched two older ballhawks argue about who loves baseball more.
Of course, there would be a threat of rain today, as a cold front passed by dangerously close to Pittsburgh, bringing storms just south of the city. The wind was howling out to left field, which would hopefully benefit me by pushing fly balls out of the park.
Amy left before the gates opened to go to work on the inside of the stadium, but she took some cool pics. This is probably my favorite:
When the stadium opened, I saw a few balls in left field on the foul line and went over to grab them.
When I got to the spot, there were three balls there. One was up against the fence, one was about six feet out, and one was only gettable using the glove trick. Once I got into the seating area, I noticed Nick running right behind me, and he grabbed the one up against the fencing before I could get to it. I was able to reach the one six feet out by leaning out over the fence and grabbing it with my glove. I let the glove trick ball be, as I don't like using the glove trick while the Pirates are batting.
My second ball was a ground rule double in section 134 that I snagged here:
That would be all I would get during the Pirates batting practice. 45 minutes. 2 balls. Poor.
Balls #3 and #4 were glove tricked off of the left field warning track.
My fifth ball of the day was a home run hit by a Nationals batter. I was starting to get blocked off by fans, so I took the open row five rows back as I tracked the ball. It turned out that it was the perfect row and I caught the ball on the fly.
Ball #6 was a home run that sailed over my head, hit off the facade of the general admission bleachers and carried back to the lower bleachers. I out jumped another ballhawk and snagged the ball on the rebound.
My seventh ball of the day was caught on the fly off the bat of Rick Ankiel in the third row in center field. This was the view.
Ankiel lofted another fly ball two pitches later than I flat out missed. It tipped off of my glove. It was my worst error this year.
At 5:51, the Nationals ran off the field.
The was some light rain that was to arrive around 7PM, so the grounds crew wanted to make sure it had over an hour to put the tarp on the field. It wouldn't even start drizzling until game time. That's our grounds crew for you though. It cost us about 25 minutes of batting practice.
The game was delayed an hour and eleven minutes by "rain."
It actually was barely raining. It was a little mist that terrified the grounds crew. You can tell it was barely raining in the photo above by the amount of fans seated in the outfield sections. If it was raining, they wouldn't be there.
What a frustrating day. I missed at least five balls including a game home run. This was by far the worst ballhawking day of the year for me.
Here are today's baseballs:
Sweet spots:
By the way, I injured myself after batting practice. I had a huge bag and I filled it with 59 Andrew McCutchen Action Figurines, 59 First Pitch Magazines, and 59 Scratch and Win Cards.
The bag was filled to the brim, so I had to carry it in front of me almost a mile to my car. I couldn't sling it over my shoulder. Anyway, I ended up hurting my back, and having back spasms the rest of the night. I couldn't even run or jog.
The weight of the bag was about sixty pounds. Carrying it out in front of me with my arms straight forward was definitely a work out.
Game: 7 balls (4 hit, 2 device, 1 found)
Season: 61 balls (25 hit, 11 thrown, 16 device, 9 found)
Games: 9 games
Average: 6.78 balls per game
Career: 1,183 balls
Attendance: 18,262
4-22-11 PNC Park, Rained Out
There was an 80% chance of rain forecast for today, and sure enough it rained all day long.
Being the first game of a homestand, Amy and I went to the game.
When we parked at 4:15, it was raining. When we got to the gate, it was still raining. We took cover under one of the overhangs.
It was still dreary and drizzling as 5pm approached,
and I took a few minutes to familiarize myself better with the Nationals pitchers in case any of them were out throwing or in the bullpen.
At about 4:53, we got into line, and everything looked normal. The ticket scanners and giveaway hander-outers were all in place.
However, 5PM rolled on by, and the supervisor was no where to be found to open the gates.
About 5 minutes later he appeared and said, "The game's cancelled. It'll be made up Monday at 7:05."
It wasn't a total wash though, I was able to trade in some tickets at the box office.
Also, rather than get no batting practice, now there is a chance to get an extra BP in for the Monday game, so it's not all bad.
The weather is looking pretty bad for Pittsburgh the next three days though. Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates.
Pirates M&Ms
I came home Thursday from work and found this waiting for me.
It was Amy and my seven month anniversary.
She surprises me every month with great presents.
This month:
She got me Pirates M&Ms and a Pirates gumball machine/candy machine.
The M&Ms had Pirates logos on them:
Here's what they looked like once in the machine.
For each turn, the machine dispenses about five M&Ms.
Afterwards, we headed out to eat for dinner at Houlihan's.


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Francesca takes her place at the center of a small basketball court, where about twenty colleagues await her from the Ngokolo health center, where she has been working since the start of the year. She recognizes Director Katambi, with his impressive stature and good-natured eyes, the nurses who follow her on her rounds every day, the administrators, the pharmacy employees, and the Muslim workers who give patients support and comfort. None of them is wearing the work uniform today. Today's outfit is dark pants or skirts and a colourful t-shirt with the logo of "Test and Treat", the Doctors with Africa CUAMM's project against HIV in Tanzania. It's a special occasion: the Shinyanga city government organized a musical event for the public, and as, fortunately, happens more and more, they chose to invite CUAMM workers so they can give HIV tests to the many young people in attendance.
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Arianna Bortolani, in a double role today as the project manager for Test and Treat and as contralto in the chorus, says "Raising awareness among young people is key. Young people start having sexual relations very early, and because they are healthy, they are less likely to go to health facilities, to get tested and to learn the basic rules. This puts them at risk of catching and spreading the virus; they are our main focus."
By the end of the event, CUAMM tested 258 people, 20% of whom were adolescents. Only six people tested positive, three men and three women. And none were adolescents.
There is still a long way to go. In 2017 CUAMM has launched a dedicated 5 years project in the regions of Shinyanga (HIV prevalence 5.9%) and Simiyu (HIV prevalence 3.9%) to provide free care and treatment for HIV, introducing the Test&Treat approach, as suggested by WHO guidelines The previous approach to the disease did not suggest immediate treatment for HIV-infected patients. Indeed, only those whose CD4 blood count was below 350 cells/mm3 received antiretroviral therapy. Due to geographical distances, the possible worsening of the disease and social stigma, there was major risk for the patient to get "lost", and an even greater one to transmit the disease to others. The new Test and Treat approach recommends free HIV test and treatment to all those resulted positive. The project aims to test 300,000 people in five years and it involves hospitals, health centers and local communities in a continuum of care. It aims to decentralize HIV services from hospitals to primary care facilities and to shift tasks from doctors to nurses and community health workers. Indeed, moving from health facilities to a community-based model, should make it easier to reach and manage patients that live in peripheral and more isolated areas. In order to reach as many people as possible, project activities include testing campaigns in health centers; testing campaigns in villages, schools, working places, worship places and local events; and sensitisation campaigns through radio, TV and SMS to raise awareness on the topic, reduce stigma, advertise testing and provide useful information. The tight-knit, dynamic staff includes local and international workers always ready to organize and take part in local events, committed to reaching a goal that, though still far, is possible.
- More information (in Italian language): https://www.mediciconlafrica.org/blog/la-nostra-voce/news/test-treat-lancio-del-progetto-per-le-regioni-di-shinyanga-e-simiyu/
- Contribution by Doctors with Africa CUAMM to the Annual Report 2017 of the MMI Network
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The Junior League of Mobile's award-winning cookbooks Recipe Jubilee! and One of A Kind are both loaded with definitive southern recipes and both now out of print. To revive these iconic books, the League has selected the best-of-the-best recipes from both and present them in Best of the Bay: Selected recipes from Recipe Jubilee! & One of A Kind.
Best of the Bay is no ordinary cookbook: this compact paperback, spiral-bound collection measures 5"x5" and is the ultimate go-to guide to keep handy in the kitchen. Entirely functional, the book's four chapters feature recipes for starters, seafood classics, "tried & true" all-time favorites, and delicious southern desserts.
As good things often come in small packages, some amazing recipes from Best of the Bay include:
- Eggplant with Shrimp: This recipe uses the eggplant shells as boats to float the shrimp, cheddar cheese, onion, green pepper, creamy sauce and spices in. Once browned and bubbly, you know it will be a delicious endeavor.
- Nanny's Never Fail Crab Gumbo: Shrimp gumbo's a given, but this gumbo that calls for crab, shrimp, and all the usual gumbo fixings.
-Divine Casserole: Old-school and delicious, this casserole is like the one Grandma always brought to every church potluck. With egg noodles, ground beef, cream style cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and a couple of other fixings, it's Heaven in a casserole dish.
- Chocolate Pound Cake: Deceitfully light, this cocoa-laden pound cake has an even more enticing icing that calls for vanilla, cocoa and coffee.
Southern hospitality has never been so simply fabulous than Best of the Bay makes it. All of the proceeds from the purchase of Best of the Bay support the Junior League of Mobile's commitment to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the Mobile community.
Best of the Bay (ISBN 978-0-9603054-4-5; $9.95) was designed and produced by Favorite Recipes Press. It is available directly from the Junior League of Mobile by calling 251-471-3348.
Since 1961, Favorite Recipes Press has specialized in helping community groups and non-profits create, design, edit, produce, market, and distribute award-winning cookbooks. Favorite Recipes Press is an imprint of FRP Books, Inc. Learn more at www.frpbooks.com.


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iA Financial Group chose Quebec City to be the location for its head office. The building, at 1080 Grande Allée West, is located on 293,000 square feet of magnificently landscaped property. The imposing structure was designed by New York architect Arthur O. Angilly and was inaugurated in 1951.
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The early signs of fall hit St. Louis a couple weeks ago. Leaves began to change, the air offered a casual breeze, and things seemed to slow down. With the sun setting more and more quickly each day, the opportunities to catch golden hour light are moving quickly. Before too long, the sun will be long set before most people leave work. It's with this in mind that makes my recent photo shoot with the Jacobsen family all the more special.Read More
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A Maryland university president resigned on Monday, weeks after a furor erupted on campus over faculty firings and a student newspaper article that quoted the president as comparing struggling freshmen to bunnies that should be drowned or shot.
The board of the university, Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, about 60 miles northwest of Baltimore, announced that the dean of the business school would replace the departing university leader, Simon Newman, as acting president effective immediately.
Mr. Newman, a former financial industry executive who was born in the United Kingdom and was in his first year as president, said the controversy over his administration at the nation's second-oldest Catholic university had become too great a distraction.
"I believe it is the right course of action for the Mount at this time," he said in a statement.
The decision was an abrupt reversal for Mr. Newman, who had vowed not to step down even after faculty members called for his resignation and his actions were denounced by advocates of academic and journalistic freedom.
In January, the article by two student journalists, Rebecca Schisler and Ryan Golden, in The Mountain Echo reported two notable pieces of news. It said that the administration was planning to cull struggling freshmen as part of an effort to improve retention numbers — a major factor in rankings published in publications like U.S. News & World Report — and that Mr. Newman had used startling language to convince a skeptical professor last fall of the idea.
"This is hard for you because you think of the students as cuddly bunnies, but you can't," Mr. Newman is quoted as saying. "You just have to drown the bunnies."
He added, "Put a Glock to their heads."
Mr. Newman later apologized and said his retention proposal had been meant to help students at risk of academic failure and burdensome debt.
Weeks later, however, the student paper's faculty adviser, Ed Egan, was fired for what the university administration called disloyalty, a move seen by many as a retaliatory strike. Mr. Egan said in an interview that he had no doubt that the article was the cause of his termination: "There's no other possible explanation."
The firing, along with other punishments of faculty members — an associate professor of philosophy, Thane Naberhaus, a critic of Mr. Newman's policies, was also dismissed; and David Rehm, a provost who had raised concerns about the retention proposal, was stripped of his role — drew condemnation from academics across the country.
Mr. Newman then reversed the firings of Mr. Egan and Dr. Naberhaus at a faculty meeting in February. But the damage had been done. Faculty members voted 87 to 3 to demand that Mr. Newman resign "for the good of our community."
"It has become apparent that negative public attention has interfered with our ability to continue in our work and to bring new students and faculty to this campus," the faculty said in a joint statement released by David McCarthy, the secretary to the faculty. "We have come to the sad conclusion that this state of affairs cannot be resolved while you continue in your current office."
Mr. Newman appeared to have the backing of the university's board, however. The Rev. Kevin Farmer, a board member, said the trustees had faith in Mr. Newman's "vision for the future of the university" and his ability to lead. But the furor refused to die down, and a petition circulated among scholars protesting the firings drew thousands of signatures.
On Monday, the board of trustees named Karl Einolf, dean of the Richard J. Bolte Sr. School of Business, as acting president.
The board chairman, John E. Coyne, said in the statement, "The board is grateful to President Newman for his many accomplishments over the past year, including strengthening the university's finances, developing a comprehensive strategic plan for our future and bringing many new ideas to campus that have benefited the entire Mount community."
The university's faculty leaders issued a brief statement late Monday. "We, the deans and department chairs of Mount St. Mary's University, express our thanks to Simon Newman for his work on our behalf and wish him well in his future endeavors," it read in part.
On Monday night, a video of Mr. Newman's extolling the achievements at the university was still on its website. "We've also added newly renovated lounges, and welcomed Starbucks to campus," he said. "Plus, we've taken action to show how deeply our community cares about the world around us." He said he and the trustees were "planning for what we're calling Mount 2.0."
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The International Pentecostal Church Stones of Law is a non profit organization that was founded in São Paolo Brazil in 1972. The church has a real commitment to LIVE the word of God. The church believes in the Trinity. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Stones of Law Church believes the family is one of the most precious gifts from God. They have a strong desire to see families restored and serving God. They desire to see the body of Christ united and strong.
Stones of Law Church is a prophetic ministry that also operates in healing and deliverance. They believe in and help facilitate emotional and spiritual healing.
The first Stones of Law Church was founded in Brazil by Ana De Moraes Cardoso and Walderas Cardoso. In 2005, Pastor Josué and Pastora Wal opened the first Stones of Law Church outside of Brazil in Boca Raton, FL. The Church is incorporated in and regulated by the state of Florida.


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Lebanon's startup field continues to receive great support from the country's private and public sectors with the launch of Agrytech, a new initiative funded by Berytech in cooperation with the Dutch Embassy. Agrytech, launched Thursday at the Four Seasons Hotel, aims to source top startups with disruptive innovations in the sector and provide them with the adequate technical and business resources as well as community support.He added that the program aims to create a perspective for the youth by accelerating job creation and stimulating competitiveness while leveraging and developing capacities of local SMEs and startups.For his part, Ramy Boujawde, deputy general manager of Berytech, said that Agrytech would give an opportunity to 30 startups each year to build a minimum viable product over a period of two months while 15 startups would go into a four-month acceleration program to validate the concept. Boujawde noted that the program provides up to $40,000 in grants and up to one year of support for each startup.
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Why do Blake Shelton and Clint Bowyer look like they are training to become linemen for the power company?
Don't work country music and NASCAR fans. The two friends are not changing careers. They were simply having some fun together.
Blake and his girlfriend pop music star Gwen Stefani have been spending time with Clint and his family as 2018 ended and 2019 begins.
The group of friends were seen Wednesday (1/2/19) at the Anakeesta Theme Park in east Tennessee. Located just outside of Gatlinburg, the park boasts activities like gondola rides, tree canopy walk, tree house village playground for the kids, a mountain coaster, gem mining and even a zip-line … all in the Smokey Mountains.
The park shared pictures of the stars on their Facebook page during their day of fun.
As you can see by the post from the theme park, Blake will be opening the third location of his signature bar and grill named "Ole Red" just across the street from the park very soon. Blake's other locations for Ole Red are already open in Tishomingo, Oklahoma (his hometown) and in Nashville.
Blake will be back on The Voice for season 16 premiering February 25th on NBC. His "Friends and Heroes 2019" Tour will make a stop at the Peoria Civic Center Thursday, February 28th. Get concert and ticket details here.
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Looking to build muscle and power, but don't have the time to commit to the gym? NFL Up! has your back. Here's a compilation of workouts to improve power and strength from some NFL elite. All you'll need is a pair of kettlebells and you're ready. So, get Up! from that couch! http://buff.ly/1PJaq1H


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Getting Upgraded: Verizon FiOS Ultimate HD
It's been a couple of weeks since being upgraded to Verizon FiOS's Ultimate HD package and must say my husband and I couldn't be happier.
We first became Verizon FiOS customers over five years ago. At first it was more out of necessity than anything else. Living in NYC we were limited to what type of service provider we could have which resulted in overpaying for (what we felt) was mediocre service.
But when we found out Verizon FiOS was coming to our area, we immediately jumped at the opportunity and haven't regretted the decision. From the service, professionalism, various price ranges and amazing internet speed we were sold.
As the years went by we couldn't be happier being Verizon FiOS customers, so when provided with the opportunity to try out the Ultimate HD package through their #SomosFiOS Influencer program and provide our insight, we were ecstatic to give it a shot.
I was especially looking forward to the 150/65 Internet speed, for a pair of geeks and a preschooler geek in training, it would be heavenly.
For starters let me share the Extreme HD package we had:
- 335+ channels with FiOS TV Extreme HD, including 85+ in HD.
- Must-have programming from ESPN, Discovery, TNT, USA, MTV, CNN and more.
- Extensive On Demand library with over 35,000 titles available each month, many free – including over 8,000 HD titles per month.
- 46 commercial-free music channels.
Now here is our current Ultimate HD package:
- Over 425+ channels with FiOS TV Ultimate HD, including 120+ in HD.
- Must-have programming from Showtime, EPIX, Cinemax, FLIX and more.
- Up to 23 sports channels.
- Extensive On Demand library. Over 35,000 titles per month, many free – over 8,000 HD titles a month.
- 46 commercial-free music channels.
Since the installation, which included a new router - we have managed to give the new bandwidth a run for it's money. We are always online and use the Internet, via apps, educational programming, etc to provide our son with the tools he needs to educate and get him ready for the upcoming school year. And as the baseball fanatic that I am, I can watch as many MLB games and my little heart desires.
Disclosure: I am currently a #SomoFiOS Influencer and have been compensated to share my experience with Verizon FiOS. All thoughts and opinions are my own.


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Weird Al goes all Foo with this cover
Judging by the traffic numbers I get whenever I post something about the guy, readers of this site really seem to like Weird Al.
In an effort to keep those clicks coming, here's Al covering "This is a Call" by the Foo Fighters at a recent show in San Diego. (Via Tom and The NME)


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Rajasthan brings ordinance to protect public servants from probe - ABN
The Rajasthan government brought a new ordinance to protect present and former public servants and judges from the probe. As per the ordinance, investigating agencies should not take up probe against any public servant without permission. Even Chief Minister, Ministers and MLAs are under the definition of public servant. The ordinance also bans newspapers and TV news channels from publishing and telecasting news against public servants. There is a widespread criticism from social activists and people's organisations against the BJP-led state government.


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Norwegian Island Engagement shoot Morten & Sarah
I arrived in Kristiansand Thursday afternoon and then spent the evening with Morten and Sarah. I first met Morten around 2 years ago when I photographed his sister Annes Wedding. We went out to explore some near by islands and to have their engagement shoot on and Island where their families cottage is located. I had loads of fun with these 2 clambering about the rocks and laughing a ton!
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Legendary Television and Digital Media Signs First Look Deal with Emmy® Award-Winning Producer Warren Littlefield
The Littlefield Company is a Strong Addition to Legendary's Growing Producer Relationships
Burbank, CA – October 9, 2014 – Legendary Television and Digital Media announced today that it has signed a first look agreement with Emmy® award-winning producer Warren Littlefield and his production shingle, The Littlefield Company. The agreement that will focus on content for both television and current digital and emerging platforms was announced today by Bruce Rosenblum, Legendary Entertainment's President of Television and Digital Media.
"Warren is one of the few former broadcast network presidents who has successfully made the transition from executive to producer." said Rosenblum. "We are thrilled to be in business with him and proud to have his award-winning talents to help us create content that will resonate with audiences no matter what the platform."
Littlefield developed, and is an Executive Producer on, the Emmy award-winning FX series Fargo. He is currently developing a contemporary remake of In the Heat of the Night for Showtime. As President of NBC Entertainment, Littlefield oversaw the creation of many hit shows including Seinfeld, Friends, Frasier, Law & Order, ER, Will & Grace and The West Wing. In May 2012 Random House published the New York Times Bestselling book TOP OF THE ROCK: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV written by Littlefield.
Littlefield said, "I value this opportunity with Legendary to focus my energy on finding unique stories and working with gifted storytellers. Bruce and I share the same goal of creating high quality content across multiple platforms."'
Legendary's digital division was launched in 2013 with the acquisition of Nerdist and most recently added Felicia Day's Geek & Sundry. The division also acquired the rights to produce a digital feature length project based on Capcom's Dead Rising for Crackle and Content Media. Legendary's television division recently announced a deal with Netflix for the original series LOVE from creator Judd Apatow, Paul Rust and Lesley Arfin.
About Legendary Entertainment
Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $9 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com
About The Littlefield Company
The Littlefield Company was launched in 1999 focusing on premium television content that Warren would want to watch.


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Sleepless in Seattle
On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, I flew to Seattle to attend and present at a training for the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives. The trip was so short that I never adjusted to the time and was up every day by 4 a.m.
Prior to my departure, I booked a photo tour with Totally Seattle Tours for the break of dawn on Friday morning when I would be free for a few hours. This was a great decision. Kay Rodriguez, the tour guide, knows Seattle intimately and freely shares her love of photographing the area. She took us to locales where we could see the iconic Seattle sites.
To get beautiful and spectacular views of Seattle as the sun rises, Kerry Park was the perfect place to begin our Tour. From Kerry Park, one gets magnificent views of the Seattle skyline with the famous Space Needle, downtown, the beautiful Puget Sound and West Seattle. On clear days, like Friday, one also gets a view of Mountain Rainer in the distance.
Our next stop was Marshall Park, a green oasis that offers a slightly different but still magnificent view of the Puget Sound and the Cascades in the distance. At this point, there was a thick fog in the horizon, that to my eyes, made for challenging but fun photo taking.
We next visited the Fremont Troll, a big, fearsome, car-crushing bruiser, who took up residence under the north end of the Aurora bridge on Halloween 1990. The Troll was sculpted by four Seattle area artists. The head-and-shoulders sculpture is 18 feet tall. The shaggy haired troll glares southward with his shiny metal eye. Could that be a hubcap? In his left hand, he crushes an old style Volkswagen Beetle, which originally contained a time capsule of Elvis memorabilia that was removed after the car was vandalized and the California license plate was stolen. He was quite the sight to behold.
Gas Works Park in Seattle is a 19.1-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant. It is a wonderful spot to walk, fly kites and view history. I thoroughly enjoyed the visit there. The view from the top of the hill, where there is a spectacular sun dial, was a favorite as was the sheer size of the gasification machinery.
What would a visit to a new locale be without a visit to a Frederick Law Olmsted park? Those of you who have visited Rochester have been to at least one of his parks. Highland Park, which abuts onto Bellevue Drive, was designed by him. New Yorkers, of course, enjoy Olmstead's great creation, Central Park. At Washington Park, I especially enjoyed walking the gorgeous Japanese tea garden. Given the season, the colors are extremely vibrant and almost surreal.
Our final stop was to the Seattle Public Library, designed by Rem Koolhaas. The library, which opened in 2004, is an impressive building that combines futuristic lines with the functionality of a library. Allegedly, before completing the design of the building, Koolhaas met with representatives of Microsoft, Amazon and other organizations to discuss the future of books and the library. In a modern world dominated by the Internet and digital media, conventional book seemed headed for oblivion. However, after many months of investigation Koolhaas concluded that the "book" was very far from being a thing of the past. Koolhaas created a fourth floor soothing red room as a transition to 'spirals'. Instead of books on different shelves and floors, the spiral incline allows a continuous row of books that make them " easy to navigate." Check out the pics below of both the outside and inside of the library.
Finally, the growth in Seattle is staggering. There are currently 65 major construction projects in the city. Everywhere one goes, old and new interact.


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November 7th, 2018, 04:08 PM #53001
Hmmm, things are looking up today. Been needing some new tires on the tow rig. Rears are practically bald but the fronts have a bit left. But with all the money I have been shelling out lately with the move and remodel, I have been dreading the $1200 price tag. But then I found some decent condition older BFG KO's today that I had sitting in storage since I got new tires a few times ago. $36 later and a trip to the tire store, I have decent tread on the tow rig again. Much better than the new price tag. Sometimes it pays to be a pack ratAaron Brucker
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Jake - I am packing up the cream 4runner today. Might even put it on the trailer tonight. You sure you don't want it for a heckuva deal? Price will go back up if I have to move it...
Would even take the fugly green 4runner in on very partial trade. And remember, price is cheaper without the new 5.29/arb'ed 3rds
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At least he is for stronger gun laws and giving people more free stuff with tax payers money so you have something there. Maybe you can completely give up gun rights in CO now.
November 7th, 2018, 07:33 PM #53013
No that OK doesn't have its own problems but you started it.
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Woohoo! Thursday
November 8th, 2018, 01:06 PM #53018
Started topping out on strength last week, still advancing but damn it's frickin getting difficult to complete 5x5! I suspect I don't eat enough and started tracking what I eat in a day...holy shit! No wonder I'm a little guy!!!!
I'm 177lb with 19.5 body fat. Weight is staying the same for over a month but body fat is dropping nicely. My Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) for my activity level says I need 2750 cal just to maintain where I'm at and 2920 to gain muscle mass. Each day I'm averaging 501 calories short needed to gain and 331 calories short of maintenance BMR. I had to have been down a good 1000 calories before I started forcing food down my gullet.
Am trying to eat enough to up my energy levels for power lifting and it's a chore!! I can't even eat enough in the day to meet BMR, yet alone an additional 170 calories for gaining mass. Here's the thing, I'm absolutely stuffing myself to the point it's uncomfortable, so much so that I'm gonna have to throw in the towel, stop this madness, and find ways to get the calories to accomplish this over time.
I can tell you why this is an issue: we don't eat out (restaurant food is shit food!) and I am limiting the carbs and fat to mostly healthy forms of them, not just simple sugars and saturated animal fats. I could easily meet calories if I ate simple sugared shit and steak and brats, as much as I like a good steak, too much of that kind of eating would probably wreck me.
After just having a filling lunch and with what I know I'm having for dinner tonight I'm down 956 calories, 50g protein, 152g carbs, and 10g fat. I'll find something to eat here in a couple hours (won't be hungry though) to try to get closer but no way I'm succeeding at this (over)eating thing.
But I was able to complete my last set/reps with programmed advancement easier yesterday and am optimistic for tomorrow morning's routine. If tomorrow morning goes as I predict, then the calorie deficit has been my issue all along. We'll see.
Actually, my Basal just to exist if I sat in a chair not moving is in the 1750 range but my activity level caloric need is at 2750 to maintain where I'm at.
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November 8th, 2018, 01:27 PM #53019
Job hunting is no fun this time of year. I'm on vacation 'till the end of the month. Hopefully find something by then. Anyone know anything about ACME Mfg here in Denver? They're lookin for a guy with some of my IT skills, but I don't know anything about the company.Lunatic #15
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Admit it, you knew that was coming
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Good luck with the job hunt.
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'on a shingle' might be better sugared too - maybe brown sugar, butter and maple crumbly topping?
November 8th, 2018, 05:07 PM #53028
Ok, so i went ahead and ordered the roku streaming stick + to try out. I understand that other than unplugging it from one tv and plugging it into another one, the only viable option is to pretty much buy one for each tv which, if I like it isn't terrible because they are cheap but I do have a question about that.
I may be way off base on this but i assume that you buy subscriptions to the different apps or channels so if that's the case, say i buy a subscription for something on the roku that's on the living room tv, will i be able to view whatever that is on the tv in the office or the bedroom or is the subscription only good for the roku its purchased on?
I am old and i think that the interwebby may eat me.
November 8th, 2018, 05:32 PM #53029
Should be able to use multiple Roku's. I have a Fire/Tv, Chromecast, and my Blu-Ray player has apps on it too. I can use my accounts/subscriptions on anyone of the devices. And I have multiple Fire/tv boxes, one is gen 1 and the other a gen 2, I have the same stuff on each one and they both still work just fine.It is not the end. It is not the beginning of the end. It is the end of the beginning.
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The last movie i watched at a theater was Commando if that tells you anything about how much i am into movies.
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For TV, I just us the TV. No internet, no paying for anything except the TV and an antenna, one time cost. Over the Air is all free.
I use the internet and media players for movies mostly. Not too many tv shows. So I don't know what's good for that.
I've heard that Hulu is good for TV, but I could not confirm that.
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Had a good day today. Skied the pass, surfed behind the boat, and rode some bikes.
Reeeeeel good day guys.Life can only be lived fully when it's lived outside of fear. Pain hurts, but the fear of pain paralyzes.


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John Squire has posted a photograph of his latest piece of artwork online. It appears to pour cold water on the Stone Roses reunion talk that I wrote on Sleevenotes earlier this week. C'mon John. What is it? Yes or No?
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It was an astonishingly bold concept by the producer Lou Reizner to present the Who's rock opera 'Tommy' as a dramatised, all-star extravaganza. Originally released as a double LP in a slipcase with lavish, illustrations, this was the first ever 'coffee table' album. And it proved a huge best seller when first released in 1971 and helped on its way by the hit single version of 'Pinball Wizard', sung with gusto by Rod Stewart on the album. Among the other guest performers accompanied by the mighty orchestra and choir are Pete Townshend, Sandy Denny, Richie Havens, Stevie Winwood, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Maggie Bell, Ringo Starr and even movie actor Richard Harris. This important CD re-issue serves not only as a tribute to the genius of the Who and composer Townshend, but as a memorial to Lou Reizner, a pioneer of multi-media projects, who died aged just 43 in 1977. A real collector's item, this brings back golden memories of rock's boldest, brashest era.
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Paul texted the Chris Moyles Radio 1 Breakfast Show this morning with the following message… Hi -It's Paul McCartney here. I'm just driving home from the school run. I've just been flagged down by a lady in a Comic Relief t-shirt which I promptly signed for her! I'm also wearing […read more…]
Its Immaterials second album Song was released in 1990, the music was of a subdued, understated nature, with wry wit in the manner of an indie Pet Shop Boys. The album received positive reviews in the music press but failed to capture the imagination of the public and the band soon split afterwards. This reissue contains the B-sides of the Heaven Knows single as well as comperhensive notes by Malcolm Dome and enhanced artwork featuring lyrics and rare photos. * Notes by Classic Rocks Malcolm Dome * Two Bonus Tracks * Enhanced artwork
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It's not often that two legends in music get together to record a full album, and even rarer that they're from completely opposite ends of the musical spectrum. Ex-Soundgarden/Audioslave vocalist Chris Cornell has teamed up with hip hop and pop super-producer Timbaland to create an extraordinary new album entitled 'Scream' which will be released on 23 March. The first single from the record will be 'Part Of Me' released on 9 March. All the songs on 'Scream' which were written by Chris Cornell and produced by Timbaland make up an album that was inspired partly by Pink Floyd's all-time classic album 'The Wall'. All 13 of the songs on 'Scream' flow into each other giving it the feel of one complete work with no breaks, drawing on both artists talents to re-write the modern musical rulebook.
You'd expect rock stars to collect expensive and luxurious items, some even peculiar, be it Slash and his pet snakes, Marilyn Manson and his love of prosthetic limbs or Lemmy and his Nazi-memorabilia-cum-Kinda-Surprise-toys. Just last week it was reported that Phil Collins has amassed hundreds of cannonballs, documents and other […read more…]
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2009 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of Island Records, arguably the most prestigious record label in the history of British music. To mark this milestone the label is collaborating with Island founder Chris Blackwell to arrange the Island 50 festival. The Island 50 festival will kick off in May 2009 with 'ISLAND LIFE' – a week of live shows by Island artists past and present, which will take place at London's Shepherds Bush Empire week commencing 25th May '09. The line-up confirmed so far is as follows:
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Celebrating 25 years of the ultra-heavy beat, KMFDM proudly announces their new album on Metropolis Records, 'Blitz'. Blitz heralds the return to the five- letter album name, an 18-year tradition that the band obliterated with their recent ten-letter name albums, Tohuvabohu (2007) and Brimborium (2008).
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Growing your own produce is incredibly rewarding, and while doing so requires some resources and knowledge, it's simpler than you might think.
Don't have a yard with acres—or even a quarter of an acre—of space? No problem. Growing fruit and veggies without a traditional backyard garden plot is totally doable with patience, planning, and a little creativity. Keep reading to learn more.
There are countless benefits of growing your own food.
In fact, if you're trying to lower your carbon footprint, you'll be pleased to know that when you grow your own produce, you are making a dent—small though it may be—in the energy and resources required for commercial farms to plant, grow, and harvest the items and then refrigerate and ship them to grocery stores thousands of miles away.
And when you replace your traditional landscaping with edible plants, most of your yardwork will involve harvesting ripe produce for snacks or meals—much more fun than mowing the lawn, even if it's the size of a postage stamp.
If your outdoor space is limited to a small front yard or back patio, or even just a deck or balcony, you'll need to build your garden plants into your landscaping (or patio-scaping, as the case may be). Think of it as edible landscaping. You'll be adding color and life to your outdoor space and lowering your grocery bill at the same time.
Landscaping takes time and planning, so be sure to give yourself enough time to map out the area and decide what you'd like to plant and where. Here are a few general landscape design principles to keep in mind:
Consider where you would normally place shrubs, flowers, and other plants, and choose an edible option instead. The possibilities are almost endless.
Your local gardening center or plant nursery will be able to give you the best advice for your area, but in general, an even mix of topsoil and compost will keep your plants happy.
If you're planning to try your hand at a dwarf fruit tree, for example, plant it before adding other plants nearby to make sure that it will have the space it needs to stay healthy.
This goes beyond maintaining a regular watering schedule (but be sure to do that too, of course). It's important to abide by any planting instructions—seeds or seedlings that are planted too close to their neighbors or in shallow holes will not thrive.
Use colorful (and edible) nasturtiums, pansies, and daylilies as borders to beds or planters of vegetables. Sow tulip bulbs in a small bed of salad greens. Spiky herbs such as rosemary or lavender add visual interest to a small balcony or patio.
Keep in mind that you can also mix inedible flowers and plants with your fruits and veggies for aesthetic appeal—just remember which is which at harvest time.
If you're combining several plants in one area, try arranging them following the "thriller, filler, spiller" pattern recommended by many gardeners. Situate tall, showy plants in the center or back of the bed or container, followed by a mid-height variety, and border everything with a plant that will spill out of the container or stay low to the ground.
Stumped on which fruits, veggies, and herbs to try first? If this is one of your first forays into edible gardening, stick with well-established, hardy varieties. Seeing success on the first try is key to sticking with your ambition to have a green thumb.
If you live in the continental United States, most varieties of tomatoes, squash, berries, beans, and cucumbers will do just fine. Your local garden center will likely carry plants suitable for your area; if you choose to order seeds online, you will need to be mindful of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which divides the country into zones based on the lowest average winter temperature.
If your outdoor space is limited, look for varieties of the vegetables and fruits you'd like to grow that have been specifically bred for small spaces. Here are a few varieties to check out:
If traditional fruits and veggies just aren't your thing, or if you have a little more space to play with and want to add year-round color to your landscape, consider planting edible shrubs in place of ornamentals such as azaleas and arborvitae. These shrubs bear tasty fruit and boast beautiful foliage:
Edible landscaping is a fantastic way to beautify your outdoor space and lessen your family's environmental impact at the same time. There is a lot to think about as you plan, but don't be afraid to take risks with new-to-you plants and creative landscape design choices.
Remember that you don't have to revamp your entire outdoor space all at once.
Begin by replacing the hedges by your front door, for example, or planting lettuces and carrots (or another favorite vegetable or fruit) in the big flower pots on your patio or balcony. Seeing success with these small steps will keep you motivated, and before long, you'll be enjoying a bountiful harvest of fresh produce along with a lively, colorful outdoor space.
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The Importance of Taking Care of Diabetic Feet
If diabetes is a condition that affects you, it is imperative that you pay special attention to your feet. Cuts on the feet may easily occur from foot injuries and can often result in infections, so it's important to inspect your feet on a daily basis. If you can reach your toenails to properly trim them, it's wise to do this regularly. If they are not within your grasp, please have your podiatrist trim them correctly, which is accomplished by cutting the nails straight across. The skin will benefit by being kept smooth and soft, and this can be done by utilizing a good moisturizer after washing and thoroughly drying your feet. If you choose to walk barefoot, your feet will not be protected, and it's suggested that shoes and socks are worn for the majority of the time. If you are affected by diabetes and would like to have more information on how to take care of your feet, please schedule a consultation with a podiatrist.
Diabetic foot care is important in preventing foot ailments such as ulcers. If you are suffering from diabetes or have any other concerns about your feet, contact Dr. Harry I. Zirna from Lockport Foot Care, PLLC. Dr. Zirna can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes affects millions of people every year. The condition can damage blood vessels in many parts of the body, especially the feet. Because of this, taking care of your feet is essential if you have diabetes, and having a podiatrist help monitor your foot health is highly recommended.
The Importance of Caring for Your Feet
- Routinely inspect your feet for bruises or sores.
- Wear socks that fit your feet comfortably.
- Wear comfortable shoes that provide adequate support.
Patients with diabetes should have their doctor monitor their blood levels, as blood sugar levels play such a huge role in diabetic care. Monitoring these levels on a regular basis is highly advised.
It is always best to inform your healthcare professional of any concerns you may have regarding your feet, especially for diabetic patients. Early treatment and routine foot examinations are keys to maintaining proper health, especially because severe complications can arise if proper treatment is not applied.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Lockport and Medina, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.Read more about How to Care for Diabetic Foot
Preventive Measures for Plantar Hyperhidrosis
There are numerous sweat glands in the body, also known as eccrine glands. When these glands are overactive, excessive sweating can come from the feet, which is a condition known as plantar hyperhidrosis. Numerous side effects may often accompany this ailment because the skin is consistently moist. These may include scaling of the feet, especially in between the toes. Additionally, inflammation of the skin, blisters, and itchy feet are among the many conditions that can occur from hyperhidrosis. If the type of footwear that is worn includes insulated or waterproof shoes, the feet can produce an abnormal amount of sweat resulting in discomfort. It's important to choose shoes that allows the feet to breath, and this will generally help to control any excessive sweating that may occur. A consultation with a podiatrist may be suggested for information and advice on how to control plantar hyperhidrosis.
If you are suffering from hyperhidrosis contact Dr. Harry I. Zirna of Lockport Foot Care, PLLC. Dr. Zirna can provide the care you need to attend to all of your foot and ankle needs.
Hyperhidrosis of the Feet
Hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder that can cause people to have excessive sweating of their feet. This can usually occur all on its own without rigorous activity involved. People who suffer from hyperhidrosis may also experience sweaty palms.
Although it is said that sweating is a healthy process meant to cool down the body temperature and to maintain a proper internal temperature, hyperhidrosis may prove to be a huge hindrance on a person's everyday life.
Plantar hyperhidrosis is considered to be the main form of hyperhidrosis. Secondary hyperhidrosis can refer to sweating that occurs in areas other than the feet or hands and armpits. Often this may be a sign of it being related to another medical condition such as menopause, hyperthyroidism and even Parkinson's disease.
In order to alleviate this condition, it is important to see your doctor so that they may prescribe the necessary medications so that you can begin to live a normal life again. If this is left untreated, it is said that it will persist throughout an individual's life.
A last resort approach would be surgery, but it is best to speak with your doctor to find out what may be the best treatment for you.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Lockport and Medina, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.Read more about Hyperhidrosis of the Feet
How High Heels Affect Runners' Feet
If you choose to wear high heels frequently, you may experience pain that's common among those selecting to wear this type of shoe. Typically, when high heels are worn, the ankles bend forward, often affecting the circulation in the feet. Most runners are aware of how the arches are affected from wearing high heels and may experience aches and pains in the calves. There are several options available that may help the feet feel their best while running, one of which is limiting the time high heels are worn. It's important to rest your feet between runs, and this is often accomplished by wearing supportive shoes. Performing proper exercises that stretch and strengthen the feet is beneficial in keeping the feet healthy and may allow the sport of running to be enjoyed to its full potential.
High heels have a history of causing foot and ankle problems. If you have any concerns about your feet or ankles, contact Dr. Harry I. Zirna from Lockport Foot Care, PLLC. Dr. Zirna can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Effects of High Heels on the Feet
High heels are popular shoes among women because of their many styles and societal appeal. Despite this, high heels can still cause many health problems if worn too frequently.
Which Parts of My Body Will Be Affected by High Heels?
- Ankle Joints
- Achilles Tendon – May shorten and stiffen with prolonged wear
- Balls of the Feet
- Knees – Heels cause the knees to bend constantly, creating stress on them
- Back – They decrease the spine's ability to absorb shock, which may lead to back pain. The vertebrae of the lower back may compress.
What Kinds of Foot Problems Can Develop from Wearing High Heels?
- Corns
- Calluses
- Hammertoe
- Bunions
- Morton's Neuroma
- Plantar Fasciitis
How Can I Still Wear High Heels and Maintain Foot Health?
If you want to wear high heeled shoes, make sure that you are not wearing them every day, as this will help prevent long term physical problems. Try wearing thicker heels as opposed to stilettos to distribute weight more evenly across the feet. Always make sure you are wearing the proper shoes for the right occasion, such as sneakers for exercising. If you walk to work, try carrying your heels with you and changing into them once you arrive at work. Adding inserts to your heels can help cushion your feet and absorb shock. Full foot inserts or metatarsal pads are available.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Lockport and Medina, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.Read more about Effect of High Heels on the Feet
How to Care for Elderly Feet
People who are elderly may experience conditions concerning the feet, such as burning sensations, dry skin, and discoloration. It may be helpful to apply a moisturizer after washing the feet in warm water. Years of use may be the culprit of increasing foot issues in the elderly, and many of these conditions may be easily treated. Shoe sizes may vary as we age, so it may be beneficial to measure the feet frequently. Wearing shoes that fit correctly will not only benefit the body's overall health, but will help the feet to feel comfortable. Additionally, if poor eyesight or difficulty in bending down keeps the toenails from being trimmed correctly, a consultation with a podiatrist is recommended for assistance in proper foot care.
Proper foot care is something many older adults forget to consider. If you have any concerns about your feet and ankles, contact Dr. Harry I. Zirna from Lockport Foot Care, PLLC. Dr. Zirna can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
The Elderly and their Feet
As we age we start to notice many changes in our body, but the elder population may not notice them right away. Medical conditions may prevent the elderly to take notice of their foot health right away. Poor vision is a lead contributor to not taking action for the elderly.
Common Conditions
- Neuropathy – can reduce feeling in the feet, and can hide many life threating medical conditions.
- Reduced flexibility – prevents the ability of proper toenail trimming, and foot cleaning. If left untreated, it may lead to further medical issues.
- Foot sores – amongst the older population can be serious before they are discovered. Some of the problematic conditions they may face are:
- Gouging toenails affecting nearby toe
- Shoes that don't fit properly
- Pressure sores
- Loss of circulation in legs & feet
- Edema & swelling of feet and ankles
Susceptible Infections
Diabetes and poor circulation can cause general loss of sensitivity over the years, turning a simple cut into a serious issue.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Lockport and Medina, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.Read more about Elderly and their Feet


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Good morning, Father.
Thank you for this absolutely beautiful weather we are having here in Iowa lately!! It is so nice to experience a "normal" summer instead of the blasting heat of Texas! Please continue to shower your mercy upon my Mate who IS still in the Texas heat, and please help him finish up his things down there and travel north to me, in your perfect timing, Lord. Father, I also thank you for all the fun conversation with my daughter yesterday! Please be with her, strengthen her heart and mind and body to accomplish all that you have for her in the near and distant future. Please be near to each of my sons as well, Lord, as they each struggle forward in this crazy life you've given us to live. Give peace and joy to my dear friend in New York, my mother-in-law in Texas, and all the other peeps in whom my heart has found delight. Lead us all into a deeper experience with you, faithful Shepherd. Amen.
2 Corinthians 4:7-10 ERV
We have this treasure from God, but we are only like clay jars that hold the treasure. This is to show that the amazing power we have is from God, not from us.
We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We often don't know what to do, but we don't give up.
We are persecuted, but God does not leave us. We are hurt sometimes, but we are not destroyed.
So we constantly experience the death of Jesus in our own bodies, but this is so that the life of Jesus can also be seen in our bodies.