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My local council decided to neglect roads last winter resulting in my Mondeo Titanium X Saloon requiring 4 replacement wheels (and 2 new tyres) - which were funded by the local council. The replacement wheels arrived in 4 'Ford' labelled boxes along with 5 new (non locking) wheel nuts for each of the 4 wheels. A few weeks later I needed to remove the wheels to check brake pad wear and I was shocked to find that after removing the wheel nuts the wheel fell off the hub. This was not normal as the original wheels had to be given a good hard kick or three even to get them unseated from the hub, even then they were a snug fit onto the 5 wheel studs and were not easy to remove. So I checked out the new wheels and to my astonishment the clearance holes on the new replacement wheels were much larger than the M12 (12mm diameter) wheel studs. Rough measurement showed the clearance holes on the new wheels to be almost 22mm diameter - almost 10mm larger than the wheel stud. I then checked the other 3 wheels and they were the same... I then checked ISO (gloabal industry standard) thread clearance chart to see what the clearane hole diameter for an M12 screw thread should be, and for a fine thread like the wheel stud the clearance hoole should be 13.9 - 14.0mm diameter - much less than the Ford replacement wheels on my car. I then checked the size of the wheel nuts accross the 'flats' - these measured between 18 and 18.5mm which is smaller than the almost 22mm diameter clearance holes on the wheels. Conversely a 22mm diameter clearance hole is the correct size for an M20 screw / wheel stud. There is a small seating flange on each wheel nut but these are not supported by the wheel nut 'body', so all the load of holding the wheel onto the hub is being carried out by the weakest part of the wheel nut. This also means that the strongest part of the wheel nut is not being used - dangerous, or potentially dangerous if larger than normal forces are exerted on the wheel nuts like when cornering hard over imperfect road surfaces. I have taken up my concerns with my local Ford Dealer (Evans Halshaw) and their Service Manager stated that replacement wheels do have one standard clearance hole size so they will fit all Ford vehicles - nothing wrong with the wheel stud clearance holes - according to them. Not satisfied I took up my concerns with Ford UK who responded via customer care dept saying the wheel nuts were the correct size, confirming to me that anything remotely technical is alien to Ford. I have now (twice) requested a Ford Engineering / Quality Assurance contact point and this has so far been refused. It seems either that Ford don't want to know, don't know or are just burying their heads in the sands. With the Mondeo being a globally sold Ford car Model any potential safety issues with wrong wheel clearance hole sizes / wheel nut combinations could have disastrous effects should a wheel come adrift. Has any one else had a simlar problem with replacement alloy wheels, I'd be interested in hearing from you?. I'm still trying to get a 'technical' response from a Ford Engineer or Quality Assurance Engineer? See photo of my replacement wheels attached.


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DVDs, Documentaries, Easter Eggs & Team Shirts. Plus: another Kickstarter that needs your help!
I know it's been a while since the last update, but I haven't forgotten about you. The last several weeks have been spent on non-stop editing of the iZOMBIE pilot, which is now complete, and — as of yesterday — has been picked up as a series. Next week, I'll find out whether it'll debut in the fall or as a mid-season replacement. Either way, we'll be getting to work on it soon.
But now that I have a little bit more time, I wanted to send another update. I know that you received a message from Customer Support yesterday; if you're still waiting on any of your rewards, I hope that you took the time to read it.
In case you didn't, let me give you the quick version:
If you're still missing or having problems with any of your Kickstarter rewards, please email firstname.lastname@example.com ASAP and let them know.
After June 1, we won't be able to help with unclaimed rewards, offer replacements, or issue any additional refunds – and we want to make sure you're taken care of.
Now that we've cleared that up, let's cover a few other updates.
At this point, I hope that most of you — or at least, those of you who pledged at $50 and up — have received the promised DVD and/or Blu-ray versions of Veronica Mars. (If your rewards didn't include a physical copy of the movie, it's also available to purchase now, in almost all countries.)
German and Austrian Backers: I promise, if we were allowed to send your copies of the movie now, we would. The truth is, getting a German theatrical release required some different timing restrictions for releasing the DVD. You'll receive your reward copies as soon as they are available for sale in your countries — as of now, I believe that will be around July 24. In the meantime, hopefully your digital copies will make it easier to wait.
Even without the DVD or Blu-Ray, I'm hoping most of you have already had the chance to watch the movie. When your DVD and Blu-ray arrive, however, I encourage you to spend a little time to watch By The Fans, our behind-the-scenes documentary about the Kickstarter campaign, the making of the movie, and — most of all — your role in making that possible.
We began shooting By The Fans on March 13, 2013 — the same morning we launched the Kickstarter campaign — and continued until just after our visit to San Diego Comic-Con in July. If you've been reading these updates, you'll already have a good idea of what was happening behind-the-scenes, but there's a lot more in the documentary.
If you've watched it, we'd love to hear what you thought. Let us know in the comments.
On a related note:
If you enjoy By The Fans, most of the credit goes to the talented young man who directed and co-edited it, Viet Nguyen.
Some of you might know that my relationship with Viet actually started more than twenty years ago in Austin, where I was his high school broadcast journalism advisor. Later, after he graduated from UT Film School, I hired him as a post-production PA on the first season of Veronica Mars. From there, Viet climbed to Assistant Editor on Veronica Mars, and we hired him as a full-fledged editor on Party Down. When we got together to create our Kickstarter launch video a couple years ago, Viet was the one who shot and edited it, and over the last several weeks, he worked with me to edit the iZOMBIE pilot.
What you probably don't know is that Viet might also be responsible for my entire writing career. While I was his teacher, he secretly cut a video nominating me for Channel One Teacher of the Year. I didn't get the award, but Channel One offered me a job, and I moved out to Los Angeles. I quit my band in order to make the move, and I filled the creative void by writing my first novel, Rats Saw God, that year. I was 28 at the time.
So if you enjoyed By The Fans — or, in a sense, anything I've ever written — you can thank Viet. And if you're not sure how to thank him, here's my suggestion:
Help him out with the Kickstarter he just launched to finance his own feature film debut.
I already did. It's based on two amazing short film thrillers that Viet has directed. I love both Crush the Skull short films. If he can do these with a few hundred dollars, he'll kick a lot of ass with a few thousand dollars.
In one of my last updates, I pointed out the scene in Veronica Mars which featured the "cameo appearance" of our $10,000 backer, Steven Dengler. Today, I thought I'd share another fun easter egg — or six easter eggs -- and reveal the Kickstarter backers whose names were included in the movie.
(Minor spoilers follow, if you haven't seen the movie yet.)
BACKER #1. When we first see Piz, he's working on a story for This American Life about a struggling artist named Zhi Howes. (This was probably a surprise to Zhi, since she is nine years old. The request to include her name came from her parents. I enjoyed the idea that a nine-year-old might already be considered passé.)
BACKER #2. The second backer's name turns up when Veronica is advising Logan on his choice of legal representation. We never meet her preferred lawyer on screen, but his name is Jackson Frederick.
BACKER #3. Just a few minutes later, Veronica and Logan get a drink at The Beachcomber during karaoke night. The three Canadians who perform just before Ruby Jetson? Art Tebbel and the Mounties.
BACKER #4. This one posed a challenge, because our backer - Shauna Isobel Claiborne - wanted us to include her middle name. I was happy to try, but had trouble finding somewhere that it sounded natural to speak a full name out loud. Instead, Shauna's name appears as one of Veronica's old aliases when she pulls out her PI supplies. (And, since she never got to hear her name in the movie, we sent Shauna the ID card as a souvenir.)
BACKER #5. When Veronica, Mac and Wallace arrive at the Neptune High Reunion, Wallace sees an attractive single prospect named Alexis Link across the room, and remembers a deal that they made ten years earlier. (In a fun coincidence, Alexis herself appears in the reunion scene as an extra, but — to Wallace's disappointment — ends up on Dick's arm instead. Dick hands her his belt flask just before joining the brawl at the bar.)
BACKER #6. During the Neptune Reunion award ceremony, Madison — in a rare moment of sincerity — awards the "Biggest Success Story" to Patti Jackson, "for starting her own line of natural hair care products." I found it interesting that this line often got a laugh from audiences. In real life, Patti Jackson did exactly that, launching her own line of all-natural salon products. (Fun fact: Patti also appears in the movie, when Logan and Veronica meet at the airport.)
If you liked the Team T-Shirts we released on CafePress but were holding out for TEAM VERONICA or TEAM KEITH, you're in luck: I'm told that we've now added those to the official selection on CafePress.
(Against my better judgement, I've also allowed a TEAM ROB shirt. Enjoy, Mom.)
You can see the full selection of official Veronica Mars Fan Merchandise, or go straight to the Team T-Shirts.
And, as before, the team at CafePress are offering a 15% discount on all Veronica Mars merchandise for the next week, if you use the code PIRATES when you check out.
That's all for this time, but we're not at the end just yet. Expect one or two more updates before the end of the month, with some behind-the-scenes information that we couldn't share until the movie was released.
And remember: if you're missing any of your rewards, please email email@example.com right now and let Customer Support know, so that we can fix it before the deadline on June 1.
Kevin Potasky on
I thought Rob said there would be more updates near the end of the month (May), but I haven 't seen anything. Did I miss something? I'm not ready to say goodbye to all of this yet!
Shelly Green on
I am still in SHOCK I made the cut for the By the Fans documentary!! For two reasons, 1.) I love VMars and that is freaking amazing b/c this was a movie I had wanted for SO long. 2.) I can't believe I said "mid-stream" and talked about running out of the bathroom. Hahaha #awkwardclassic Great job Viet, Rob and clan :)
Malin Bergman on
I love everything about Veronica Mars and by being a backer I truly felt that I made a difference and that I was getting first dibs on everything.
Since I like to own movies, not just digital copies of them, I made sure to pledge enough money so that I would get one. I was especially excited since it in the pledge description said that the "physical DVD of the movie ... will include a documentary on the making of the Veronica Mars movie and the history-making Kickstarter campaign, plus other bonus features not available on the digital download." I was so happy and hoping for the other bonus features, like a gag reel and other fun clips and such from behind the scenes, so imagine my surprise when my DVD only included the "By the fans: the making of the Veronica Mars movie". Do not get me wrong, I am very happy about the movie being made and my chance to be a part of that process, but I am really disappointed that I did not receive any other bonus features than the "BTF-featurette". It makes me really sad as well since it seems that there was more bonus features included on the Blu-Ray. I am really looking forward to an update where I get an explanation for this!
Other than that, I am hoping for more Veronica Mars. Soon. I am still a marshmallow.
Peter Jones on
Addendum: this was only my second ever project backed on KickStarter, and I was still a tad wary (especially after the first movie I backed had, uh, teething troubles -- still haven't received THAT DVD yet, although I believe it's on the way!) If I'd been a little more familiar with KS I'd probably have upped my pledge here to get the Blu-Ray ... but, c'est la vie! Now I'll just have to go buy the BD locally! :-)
Peter Jones on
Australia here: my DVD just arrived. Woohoo! :-)
(Well, technically it arrived, uh, Tuesday I think -- but they carded it, and I went 'n picked it up today from the Post Office.)
I've already watched the movie, of course -- but I think, perhaps, it's time to introduce Mum to the VM universe!
Tsali on
Still missing my BD copy of the movie. I have emailed email@example.com but heard nothing. Has anyone else gotten a response if they've had trouble with a missing component from their pledge?
Stephanie Lord on
So much love for this kickstarter, tho kicking myself for not splurging the awesome shoutouts.
Prioux Nicolas on
Thanks for sharings these interesting details about the movie. I received the DVD and the Blue Ray yesterday and i was really happily surprised to find that it was the French version. I only watched it on VOD in english. So, i will apreciate it even better now (even if original versions are usually better). This was also a good news to see that the bonus were subbed in French too :) This was my best Kickstarter ever. You guys are the best ;)
Your new show iZombie seems really interesting, a Veronica Mars who eats brains, i can't wait to see that.
Jamie E on
If I could, I would back a #2 and I would give three times what I gave last time. I cannot get enough Veronica Mars. The cast and crew were so classy in the BTF documentary. I can;t say enough good things about this movie. I have been buying copies for family and friends to boost sales in the hopes that there will be a sequel.
Jen on
My sister was out of the country with limited Internet access for the past year and a half, so it was really fun watching the documentary with her and sort of re-living the joy that this whole VMars/Kickstarter/movie experience has been. This has just been so cool. I was so jealous of the fans who had the money to throw down to be there in person, but even with my meager donation I felt like I was a part of it. I have such a special fondness for this fandom and this cast (+Rob :)) and I don't think anything else will ever be able to quite compete. I just hope we get a repeat of some kind in the future. Whatever anyone tied to Veronica Mars does in their separate careers, you all have a supporter in me for life. Much love and appreciation to everyone involved.
Angla sciarappa on
Finallysae By the Fans and I loved it! It literally made me cry because I got to see how hard the cast and crew worked to make this film for us. I got to see how appreciated we are as fans and it showed me that they all loved it just as much as I did. It really made me happy seeing that Kristen and everyone knows that we are out there and that they love Veronica Mars just as much as I do. I don't think I ever saw a fandom with such dedication and such a loving environment. It really means a lot and makes me feel like I am a part of something special. Thank you do much for giving this to us and to me. It really just makes me even more proud to that yes I am a marshmallow and yes I would do anything for Veronica Mars. Thank you for allowing me to be apart in something so great! ~ Angela Sciarappa
Marie Campbell Regalado on
Oh my gosh I just watched all the crush the skull videos and it really is awsome!!! My favorite was "Things you shouldn't joke about" I couldn't stop laughing at the end.
Marie Campbell Regalado on
Thank you thank you thank you all for making this the best and most awesome movie ever. I know the digital copy issue has been hard but there was no way to know in advance that this was going to be such a problem. Instead of dashing this victorious moment let us all remember how amazing it is we were able to get so much more then anyone expected. A few hick ups along the way are nothing to the overall experience. I am so happy to have been included in all this. Thank you
Kayla HalleurSuperbackeron
Love the news about the backers names used :)
Also, is anyone else hoping that they finish the entire journey on update #100..?
Allison Koester on
@Shannon, you can see the gorilla reveal here: http://race.theveronicamarsmovie.com/ and other bonus footage on the content unlock progress bar at the top. I swear there were more than three videos back in April/March. Ok, found them. To see the other 12, click on the "Join The Race" and click the "share" button next to "Exclusive Veronica Mars Video". The content you can see will depend on what was unlocked in your area of the world. Unless they've all been unlocked by now, I don't know. I really wish these videos had been included on the DVD, heard they were on the Blu-Ray (not certain), but I guess seeing them a few times on my computer is enough.
I was wondering where the names in the movie were coming from, especially Shauna Isobel Claiborne's, because of course I paused the screen to check out Veronica's loot as she was going through it. I didn't recognize the name on the ID badge as being previously used as one of Veronica's aliases, so that confused me. It's cool to see that you used backers' names in the movie.
Dan Balkwill on
Shauna Isobel Claibourne: what a tremendous souvenir. (And what a great ID number on your Kane Software badge!)
Jonathan Serbst on
Just finished VM-BTF...can't imagine how much fun it must've been for all the cast and crew! An d the KS fans attending (wish i had been able to contribute more...). So glad was able to see in Boston on the big screen with other VM fans. So cool seeing Tina, Chris, Francis, Percy, ( donuts for,the fans...brilliant!) and of course Kristen and Jason...You all seem like genuine, great folks...'good people' as we say here....Wish i could share a beer with each and every one of you! Loved the update videos as each actor was announced as participating in the movie...kinda sad that the Blu Ray marks the end of the project, tho i already read the VM book! Hope you each continue to have successful and happy lives, wherever the future leadsyou , each and every one! And thank you for a great and wonderful movie!
Shannon on
I loved the documentary! I have been thoroughly impressed with this whole experience. Thank you for the updates and giving us such a unique experience. I only wish I could've afforded more to be able to have met you all! Only question I have, I thought we were going to get to see when the head came off the dancing gorilla.... :(
Tina E on
"In the meantime, hopefully your digital copies will make it easier to wait"? Sorry, Rob, I know you couldn't do anything about it, but that sounds like a really bad joke to me! The so-called digital copy we got is only playable on Android and iOS devices (and, apparently, can only be downloaded up to five times) or as a SD version on a computer, but not on HDTVs or gaming consoles. And unlike most backers, we didn't even have the option of buying the movie on iTunes or Amazon. So no, this absolutely useless digital copy doesn't make it easier to wait at all! :-(
It also doesn't help that we could easily import the Blu-Ray or DVD from other countries, making those restrictions even more ridiculous than they already are in this day and age. *sighs*
As much as I hate having to write this: If I had known about this in advance, I probably would have used my parents' address in the US or simply backed at a lower level...
chris marie on
Watched the doc as soon as the disc arrived, thoroughly enjoyed it. was great to see just how genuinely everyone was taken aback at the success of the campaign
Jessica Johnson on
Loved the "By the Fans" doc, a wonderful special feature. I've already bragged about it to my backer friends that only went for a digital copy of the film. ;)
Geoffrey KiddSuperbackeron
I'm sorry, but after the studio's betrayal with DRM-infested "digital version" crap, I wouldn't donate to another movie kickstarter even with weapons pointed at me.


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Make-Ahead Bulgur Pita Pockets with Spiced Chickpeas, Carrots, and Tahini Recipe
About the Author: Suzanne Lehrer is a writer and recipe developer in New York and a recipe editor for Cooking Channel. When not curating her budding hot sauce collection, she puts her French Culinary Institute education to good use in kitchens all around town. Follow her recipes and cooking adventures at TheSuzChef.com and on twitter @the_suzchef.
Read more: Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Bulgur Pita Pockets with Spiced Chickpeas, Carrots, and Tahini
- Yield:Serves 2
- Active time: 15 minutes
- Total time:15 minutes
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large carrot, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 1 cup)
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon very hot water
- 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 pitas with pockets, halved
Bring 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in saucepan. Add bulgur, return to boil, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Let sit off heat for 5 minutes; fluff with fork. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add carrots and chickpeas to pan; stir in coriander and paprika. Mix to coat and cook over medium-low heat until fragrant and carrots are softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl and stir in bulgur. Season to taste with salt.
Whisk together tahini, hot water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice until very smooth. Stir into chickpeas and bulgur to coat. Pour in remaining lemon juice and fold in parsley. Season to taste with salt. Serve immediately, or let cool slightly then refrigerate. Reheat the next day in microwave, covered with damp paper towel, before stuffing into pita halves, or stuff into pitas once cooled and refrigerate until ready to eat at room temperature or cold.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Equivalence of China's Poultry Processing System
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced that China is eligible to export processed, cooked chicken to the United States.
- The United States is not importing any raw chicken from China.
- FSIS has determined that China's poultry processing inspection system is equivalent to that of the United States, and cooked chicken imported from China would be processed under equivalent conditions as in the United States.
As always, FSIS is fully committed to protecting the nation's food supply and if China begins exporting processed chicken products to the United States, all food safety steps will be taken as if the products were processed in the United States.
How does FSIS determine if a country is eligible to export product to the United States?
As a regulatory agency, FSIS has a legal obligation, as dictated by Congress, to audit any foreign country interested in exporting meat, poultry, or processed egg product to the United States. FSIS maintains a robust, three-part system for both establishing equivalence and ensuring countries continue to meet equivalent standards to those of the United States.
- Once a country is granted equivalence, FSIS will conduct periodic verification reviews and audits of exporting establishments.
- Product undergoes re-inspection at U.S. ports-of-entry to check for proper certification, labeling, transportation damage and general condition.
- Selected shipments will be subject to additional re-inspection procedures, including examinations for product defects and laboratory analyses to detect harmful chemical residues or pathogen testing appropriate for the products. FSIS performs increased import re-inspection activities for countries that are beginning to export product to the Unites States.
Why is the United States reviewing China's poultry processing system?
This review is part of an ongoing process that began in 2004.
- In 2004, China requested that FSIS conduct on-site audits with the goal of exporting poultry to the United States. The United States began two audits, one for poultry processing and one for poultry slaughter.
- In 2006, the United States released the results of the audits. FSIS determined that China's system for processed poultry was equivalent to that of the U.S. system, but denied China's eligibility to export slaughtered poultry. The United States began rulemaking and published a final rule in the Federal Register deeming China's processed poultry system equivalent. FSIS added China to the list of countries eligible to export processed poultry to the United States.
- In 2006, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees banned the use of funds to import processed poultry product from China. As a result, China was unable to export any processed poultry product to the United States.
- In 2009, Congress lifted the ban on processed poultry products provided the Department met the following conditions:
- audits of inspection systems;
- on-site reviews of slaughter and processing facilities, laboratories and other control operations; and
- annual audits and reviews after China is deemed equivalent.
- In December 2010, China requested that FSIS audit their poultry processing systems again.
- In March 2013, FSIS conducted an audit of China's poultry processing system.
- On June 28, 2013, the audit report was sent to China and the country was given 60 days to provide comments.
- After the 60-day period, on August 30, 2013, FSIS released the report to the public formally announcing that China's food safety inspection system for processed poultry meets the United States standard for equivalency.
- This means that China is now approved to export processed chicken to the United States on the following conditions:
- The processed chicken product must be fully cooked prior to export; and
- No chickens raised or slaughtered in China are eligible for export to the United States, even if they are processed.
How do I know that China will keep up with food safety standards?
FSIS continues to monitor China's poultry processing system. The following measures are taken to ensure China maintains equivalence to the U.S. system:
- China must use a specific and standardized method to provide the United States with detailed information on all aspects of their food safety systems.
- Chicken products processed in China are subject to increased inspection upon entry into the United States.
- FSIS will audit China's poultry processing system annually.
- If FSIS finds China to be exporting product that does not meet our food safety standards, China will no longer be eligible for export.
How can I be sure the processed poultry from China originated in the United States or Canada?
As a part of evaluating China's ongoing equivalence, FSIS inspectors verify this documentation at import inspection facilities and during audits.
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We should do something like a Power Rangers Character of the month. Something like that. 게시됨 1 month ago
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During the zeo episode Good As Gold Jason's body started to reject the gold zeo powers I believe there may have been long term effects like a weakening of his immune system. Which was made worse when he was thrown into that evil pit during Turbo A Power Rangers Movie. Furthermore there could have been a residual evil infection leftover that nobody noticed immediately and the only place to treat it would have been the planet Eltar. In the episode Fall Of The Phantom we find out the powers are life sustaining Zordon probably created them to remove the infection and restore Jason's immune system....
Since Tommy and Kimberly are my 가장 좋아하는 male and female Power Rangers of all-time, it should not come as a shock that they happen to be my 가장 좋아하는 Power Rangers couple of all-time. I was heartbroken like everyone during the Power Rangers episode "There's No Business Like Snow Business Part 1" when Kimberly sent the Dear John letter to Tommy breaking his 심장 and our hearts in the process. Deep down, I still believe in them and that they would end up back together. These two were meant to be and went through so much in their relationship from Tommy losing his Green Ranger powers twice to...
Ever since I can remember, I've always loved Kimberly. She is one tough girl and has been through so much from getting 의해 Lord Zedd who wanted her as his 퀸 and their enemies because she has been seen as Tommy's weakness. There is just something about her that I have liked since I was a little girl. In my opinion, she was good at fighting back against Rita, Zedd, and their henchmen whenever she was kidnapped 의해 them. Kimberly could even hold her own with the guys. She was Tommy's equal and it is not simply because they are the Winged Lord and Lady of the Skies. Kimberly may have been...
Ever since I can remember, Tommy has always been my 가장 좋아하는 male Power Ranger and I think one of the reasons is that he's the first bad Ranger gone good. I feel like Tommy has had a chip on his shoulder ever since the Green With Evil episodes of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He has always shown that he had what it takes to be a true leader and overcome so many obstacles from being brainwashed 의해 Rita and Gaskett as well as being targeted 의해 Zedd simply because he saw him as Rita's greatest failure. None of the other Rangers that have come after had to deal with what Tommy had to deal with...
So I've seen a load of 투표 asking about favourite Red Rangers, Blue Rangers, Pink, Yellow, male and female Rangers; all that stuff, but funnily I don't see many regarding the sixth Rangers. That may be because I don't look too hard, but still.
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I think the mmprs are the best.They have the best things. My favrite ranger is tommy (the white ranger). He had the best zord the tiger zord. It was a wild zord.I started waching power rangers when I was 5.The first time I saw power rangers I was siked with there coloers. The 담홍색, 핑크 ranger was the hottest one of all. The power rangers they make now are no cool. My faverite teams are pris,mmpr.prz,prt.prlr.and more. I hate all the teams after power ranger dinothunder. That's all I have to say about the
I got into the Power Rangers, when I was about eight years old. My little brother and I would watch them on Saturday mornings. I used to be in 사랑 with Tommy & Jason! The White and Red Ranger. I couldn't decide which one I liked more. My brother, 프렌즈 and I would play Power Rangers, I would be the 담홍색, 핑크 ranger. I used 2 사랑 trying 2 do the Power Ranger moves while watching the show! I would try 2 do them when we played Power Rangers and it never quite worked out! Through it was still fun just 2 pretend. Besides Tommy and Jason, Kimberly was my 가장 좋아하는 Ranger. I used to pretend to be...
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Here is a idea that shows it is totally a original reboot of the current PR series [Like 배트맨 Begins]; to me it's a total reimagination of the franchise. The way this is, I'm kind of bringing back the Mighty Morphin days with Zordon and Alpha, but showing a modern twist for the 다음 generation. So, here is what called the list of the first Power Rnagers, villains (No Rita 또는 Zedd), and episode stories.
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As a child growing up in the early 1990s, I would watch Power Rangers every 일 EXCEPT Sunday especially in the afternoon after I would come 집 from school and made sure my homework was done before hand.
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These are days
These are days that I want you to remember my sweet boys. Even if you don't understand it all completely, I'd just love for you to remember...or at least recall with fondness these days we are living right now.
If you read this some day Aiden and Seamus, know that I started this all for you. This writing and this admittedly pedestrian 'soul searching'. But at it's core, it's to help you remember me.
When he left me, it was all I could do to try and remember the instances...the treasures of memories I know were in this head of mine. Closing my eyes tight and trying to 'squeeze' my brain to uncover them just doesn't seem to work any longer although the indelible ones remain: When he held me in desperate fear as I couldn't help myself form crying as my brother left the house...never to 'truly' be seen again. When he came home from Amsterdam, exhausted from his business trip, with a toy motorcycle. When he brought me to buy my first bike. But I can't crack through any more walled synapses to seek more memories. They are fleeting. I have nothing to help spark memories. And so I write this all for you.
These are days. I am struggling and coping and pushing as hard as I ever have. This new job has me thinking like a twenty something again. Like I used to think when I "created." I refuse to yield to anything but joy and self discipline on my bike as each season of the changing leaves seems to speed up year after year. I want to be faster. More fluid. More inspiring to guys like me. Balancing all this while trying to be the husband to my wife I know I can be...as she inspires me to do all of this while grounding me with her smile that I am doing right by us. I pray I am doing right by her for what she needs as she evolves. We are all growing.
These are days that I wish for you to remember, boys. I have no desires or expectations in you...save for grace and pride in who you are and what we are building as a family. Well, I do have an expectation then. That you re-instill this passion for life in the family that you create. That every day is something unique...and if you can't see that or believe it, then you're not making it unique. And that you are gifted with knowledge in realizing this...and course correcting to make it so.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - Petr and David - Screen Test RAW - FULL CONTACT
Petr and David - Screen Test RAW - FULL CONTACT
Petr Kluk and David Smetak are paired in a lovely duo. David actually did a stills shoot for us a few years ago. They have a little chat and it seems that David has never done anything with a guy. But when Petr suggests kissing David readily agrees. The kissing goes very well and David moves down Petr's body, kissing as he goes, while slipping a hand into Petr's underwear. Very soon he has that cock out and is sucking on it. For a first timer he certainly does very well. They both lose the underwear and David continues sucking before moving to a very hot 69. Petr is on top, gorging on David's big, hard cock. David, meanwhile, is sucking on Petr's balls and then his cock too. Petr really gets into it and pulls David's legs up, so that his ass is available. His tongue quickly gets to work on that hot hole. As they move again we get a great view of David's ass, so big and beautiful. Petr kneels for David to suck on his cock some more, and he really goes for it. Then Petr takes things further. His finger slips into David's hot ass and works in and out he gets that hole opening nicely so it is soon ready for some cock. Petr doesn't disappoint with that either, as he slides into David's ass and fucks him nice and deep. David certainly takes it very well indeed and soon wants to ride it. He sits himself down on that throbbing dick and rides it hard and fast. His own hard cock is bobbing around as he works his ass on Petr's dick. The David grabs his dick and wanks it while Petr fucks him hard. Soon he shoots a big creamy load while Petr continues to fuck him. The fucking speeds up until Petr is ready to shoot his load. David comes off the cock and grabs it, wanking the cum right out of it. Both fully spent they guys kiss to end a wonderful scene.
... more about Petr and David - Screen Test RAW - FULL CONTACT further in this newsletter
Our Coming Soon Set Preview
Kamil Jezek, Ondra Krahul, Filip Cervenka and Petr Kluk are four really hot newcomers who join Marek Kral for our latest wank party. We join the guys, in only their underwear, as Filip and Marek are playing table tennis, then they cede the table to Ondra and Petr who start to play. Petr is then replaced by Kamil, but before we see much of him playing the guys all remove their underwear. They then attempt a different variant of the game as they each take a turn at keeping the ball in play as they run around the table. When they have had enough the guys move inside and sit on a sofa. All naked they begin to feel each other, avoiding their cocks. Ondra and Filip take the lead as they begin to kiss. Ondra then takes the next step by taking hold of Petr's cock and wanking it. Taking that as his cue Filip does the same to Kamil. Petr then grabs hold of Ondra's as well. It seems that Ondra is really turned on and takes things further, going down on Petr's cock. Petr is a quick learner and does the samem to Marek, as Filip turns and starts to suck on Kamil as well. Kamil's cock is rock hard as Filip works his mouth over it. Petr then starts to suck on Ondra's big dick as well. Then Filip and Ondra swap positions so that Ondra can suck on Kamil. That frees Filip to suck Ondra while Petr does the same for Marek. It's Kamil's first time with a guy and he seems to be enjoying it as he fucks his cock in and out of Ondra's mouth. Filip turns his attentions to Petr's dick which is rock hard. Kamil is really loving it and changes place with Ondra so he gets a taste of cock for the first time. Marek moves as well so that he can suck on Petr's dick while his own is worked on by Filip. The guys are all really up for it as they move again. This time Marek is rimming Kamil's hot hole, as his own ass sits over Petr's tongue for some action. Kamil is sucking on Ondra at the same time with Filip paying close attention as he wanks himself. Those asses look great as the cheeks are spread so the tongues can really work them. Filip leans over and wanks Kamil and kisses Ondra as the action really heats up. They are clearly ready for some extra special fun in part two.
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Today on the Blog I posted the Second Look at our October/November Wank Party. We filmed this at the Old Mill on the outskirts of Prague. Mr. Franky did the honors with my new Jeezus camcorder. It's shaping up to be a very nice Wank Party indeed.
I might add that Marc, the 'str8 Dutchman' is in town and is once again doing the honors with some helping hands. Aida is surely enjoying his visit as she gets daily walks up Petrin Hill, which she loves so much. Hopefully, in another month I'll be able to do the hill again.
Today we start off with a fabulous screentest with David Smetak and Petr Kukl. That is followed by Kamil Jezek in a massage, Martin Poupa with a wonderfully erotic video and Ulrich Kasper in his session stills.
Our castings today look good too, Tomas Deda, Josef Frenstadt, Filip Cervenka and Igor Federov. That is four very impressive guys, but my pick will be Filip Cervenka.
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How's it going for everybody?
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To Rein in Medicare Costs, Trump Admin Wants to 'Radically Elevate' Primary Care
1.4 Million More Americans Have Become Uninsured Since 2016: CBO
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Would Medicare for All Cost More Than the Current System?
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Just how worried should we be about the rapidly rising national debt? Last week we told you about a budget watchdog group's effort to raise the alarm over "debt denialism" that has taken hold in some...
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Can Bugs Increase CD4 Cells?
By Nelson Vergel
July 3, 2013
This question and answer originally appeared on Nelson's "Ask the Experts" forum on Nutrition and Exercise.
Hello, some studies show that probiotic yogurt can increase CD4 counts, but others show risks to those with compromised immune systems taking probiotics. What are your thoughts? I have been on HIV therapy for nearly 3 years and have not yet achieved a consistent CD4 count over 200. My % is 14. I started very low, under 20. Do you know of any progress on immune therapies to raise the counts? I have been following Cytheris and IL-7 therapy but the trials are taking a very long time. Thanks for your help.
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Thanks for this interesting question.
Researchers have discovered that the human body hosts 100 trillion mostly benign bacteria, which help digest food, program the immune system, prevent infection, and even influence mood and behavior.
Everybody hosts at least 10,000 different species of bacteria, contributing up to 5 pounds of body weight. Half of your stool is not leftover food. It is microbial biomass.
Last year, scientists presented evidence that everybody has one of three bacterial profiles characterized by high levels of specific bacterial species.
Microbiome research is in its infancy, but there is already evidence that an imbalance of gut flora may cause gastrointestinal problems such as irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease.
Some 80% of a person's gut flora comes from his or her mother. A newborn exits the womb microbe-free, but it is colonized by the mother's vaginal bacteria as it passes through the birth canal. Other microbes are picked up in the first few years of life.
Diet plays a major role in determining what bacteria people host. However, researchers are still trying to determine what factors could set the microbe population (microbiome) in a good direction versus a bad direction.
Pills, drinks, and yogurts containing probiotic bacteria have become very popular with several TV ads showing daily. A review of probiotics research by scientists at Yale University found that certain strains of bacteria did appear to reduce diarrhea and alleviate irritable bowel syndrome, and another study showed that they could shorten colds. But researchers still aren't sure which bacterial strains are helpful for which conditions, and how they interact with a person's existing microbiome. PCR testing of gut bacteria is a fast evolving field in the present.
The studies that you mentioned that showed that probiotics increase CD4 cells have been done in monkeys infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) and not in humans with HIV. We need to wait until further data are available from human studies to say for sure if probiotic supplements help HIV+ patients increase their CD4 cells. More information on the studies here: "Effect of HAART on beneficial gut microbes."
I take probiotics when I have diarrhea or after I take antibiotics for any reason. There are several commercially available products out there. Some have more human data than others. I take Culturelle since that was a product used in the latest monkey study that looked at CD4 cells in SIV-infected monkeys supplemented with probiotics.
Interleukin 7 therapy has been shown to increase CD4 cells in HIV-positive patients. However, it is still in early phases of research. A recent study showed that interleukin 7 could not decrease the amount of HIV reservoirs in HIV-positive patients that were treated with it. It is definitely an exciting cytokine that may improve CD4 cells for people who have not responded immunologically to HIV medications. But we will have to wait at least 2 to 3 years to get more access to this option.
Another approach that has been researched lately for patients who do not have increases in CD4 cells over 200 cells per milliliter has been the Sangamo zinc finger nuclease technology that modifies a patient's CD4 cells in the lab so that they are resistant to HIV infection. In early phase 1 studies patients gained a substantial amount of CD4 cells after an infusion of their own CD4 cells which were modified in a lab to have CCR5 receptor mutations. Sangamo is currently studying patients like you to explore the use of their technology as a means to increase CD4 cells in those who have not been able to normalize their CD4 counts after years of HIV treatment. We will keep you abreast of any progress in this area.
I hope this update helped you. Stay tuned for upcoming research data in the field of what we call immunological discordant responders (those who have undetectable viral load for a few years but whose CD4 cells remain under 200 cells/ml).
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You may be planning the perfect nursery or drafting that down-to-the-letter birth plan, but you might want to start your pregnancy by creating that checklist for what to look for in your OB provider.
Now that I am well into my fourth pregnancy and have almost three years working as a labor and delivery nurse under my (maternity) belt, I've realized that there is really one key factor in how a woman's labor and birth will progress:
her relationship with her healthcare provider.
Sure, it might sound silly, but I do firmly believe that the one person in the room, even if it's someone who swoops in at the last moment to do the baby catching, can have a tremendous impact on the course of labor and even the birth itself.
So how can you choose a provider for your pregnancy that will support you and ensure that the choices you make regarding you and your baby's health are respected?
Ask your friends for recommendations
Obviously, a doctor's office brochure won't tell you the full story about a doctor or midwife's practice. I've noticed that there tends to be a very different "real-life" approach from what doctors often advertise about how they practice, so ask around from patients who have been there already. They may be able to give you a more accurate picture of what to expect. On the other hand, realize that all of those birth stories need to be taken with a grain of salt, as one friend may extol the virtues of a particular doctor while another may banish him to the deep recesses of you-know-where. Try to be more specific and ask about how the doctor incorporated practices that you're looking for, like tub therapy, epidurals or even anesthesia for circumcisions if you're having a boy and choosing the snip. And one very sneaky tip? Call your local hospital up and ask the nurses who they choose to deliver with. Although they obviously can't tell you if they recommend one doc over another, but if a majority of OB nurses choose a certain doctor for their own babies, it's a very telling sign.
Know the difference between a doctor and a midwife
I've had babies with both a midwife and a doctor and let me tell you, there is definitely a huge difference in how they approach care for a pregnant woman. Midwives are much more hands-on and patient-led, while doctors tend to be more "professional" and hands-off, pretty much feeling like they are the ones in control and not having much interaction with you until you are literally delivering. (A general description, as there are exceptions, but there you have it.) For example, when I had a midwife with my first and I came into the hospital, still in early labor at midnight, she bought herself a coffee and plopped down on the bathroom floor while I sat in the tub to get through contractions. She was just there more and I loved that she let me do my own thing.
Interview him or her
Don't be afraid to put your potential provider through a little "interview" of sorts; after all, you need to remember that your doctor or midwife is actually your employee, not the other way around. He or she is working for you and you deserve to have someone who is in line with your beliefs and heck, even personality. I would suggest preparing a list of important questions for your first prenatal appointment — doctors schedule the most time for first visits, so it's a great opportunity to learn how they feel about the big-ticket items, like walking or eating during labor, VBACs, breastfeeding, skin-to-skin, etc.
Know that you can transfer care
Again, when dealing with pregnancy and you and your baby's health, it's important to understand that you are the one in charge. If you aren't happy with a doctor's care or you feel like something is causing tension that simply can't be resolved, you do have the right to find a new healthcare provider. The only suggestion I would make is to do make a switch as early as possible in your pregnancy, as liability and insurance issues can make it hard to transfer care late in your pregnancy, especially if you are having any complications that put you in the "high risk" category.
Don't forget about after the birth
Your relationship with your pregnancy healthcare provider doesn't stop after you give birth; in some ways, it felt like I needed my doctor more after the birth of my third child than I did during pregnancy. From a questionable discharge to endless bouts of mastitis to the ever-important discussions about birth control and postpartum depression, you need to know how accessible your provider will be after your baby's birth as well. Take into consideration how quickly you can get an appointment or if office staff is dependable to help you get the answers you need.
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After playing 110 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Georgia on Friday night, Ole Miss responded with a gutsy 1-0 win over Iowa State on Sunday afternoon. The defense, led by senior goalkeeper Kelly McCormick was the story of the game.
Ole Miss limited Iowa State to just five shots, while McCormick posted her 18th career shutout and scored her first career goal on a penalty kick in the 24th minute.
"I didn't know I was going to be the first one called, but coach knows I have been practicing a lot on my PK's," McCormick said. "I was kind of praying to myself that he wasn't going to call my name but he did, so I went out there and gave it my best shot."
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