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Photographing the Red Arrows over Edinburgh
Unless you live near an airbase or in near of the events the Red Arrows regularly visit the opportunity to photograph the RAF's display team doesn't come around that often. With the announcement that the Red Arrows would be performing over the skies of Edinburgh as part of the Armed Forces Day celebrations this was simply a chance too good to miss. Of course, I could make the trip to the Leuchars Airshow any year and catch them less than 2 hours drive away but to get them over your home city was something quite special.
Edinburgh Council recommended viewing points of Calton Hill, Braid Hill, Corstorphine Hill or Cramond Promenade, none of which were particularly near the display or particularly great viewpoints. Calton Hill at a push would have been ok but too far from the actual action and would have meant using a monster lens all the time.
With the display centering on Leith the best options seemed to be either the roof of the Ocean Terminal car park or down on the sea front at Newhaven. Figuring that the Ocean Terminal side would be busy I went for Newhaven instead. Down here if you drive past all the flats you can get parked up close to the old lighthouse right at the sea entrance to Leith Docks, from here it was a perfect vantage point over the docks and the Firth of Forth where the bulk of the action was to take place.
Having never photographed anything like this before it was a bit of a learning curve to say the least. Obviously, the important thing here was going to be getting a fast enough shutter. To get this I put the D90 on Shutter priority mode at 1/800th and let the camera pick the aperture. I did try auto ISO as well limiting the range to a max of 800 but the camera seemed to always want to be on ISO800 when it could easily have dropped a lot lower than that. The light wasn't helped either by the big black cloud moving over at display time although it did accent the smoke trails nicely!
Lens choice was simple; I went for the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX HSM. Perfect lens for this sort of stuff. Mega quick focus, no extending barrel and very sharp. I had also planned to use the 2x teleconverter but on getting to the location it was simply too much zoom, especially on a crop sensor DSLR. I had intended to use spot metering but trying this on test shots of planes coming into Edinburgh Airport the sky was way overexposing so I went back to metering the scene and compensating to +1ev so as to not underexpose the sky, which in the event worked out almost spot on.
I let the D90 handle the auto focus, using 3D tracking and a wide area centre point which worked perfectly paired with the 70-200mm lens. Days of photographing fast moving rally cars with this lens proved to be valuable experience!
One the display started I tried to concentrate on the smoke trails rather than the actual aircraft, figuring the best shots would come from the wider shots with the swooping trails rather than close-up's of the jets. I did get some closer shots, even switching to using the 2x teleconverter for some. With a 24 minute display there was plenty opportunity to test out a few different things and get some variation in shots. In the main though, the 70-200 was more than enough and coupled with the D90's high speed shooting I rattled off in the region of 500 shots over the 24 minutes.
One thing was very evident over the course of the display, the D90's buffer was WAY to weedy for this stuff. After about 5 shots in RAW it was starting to stutter so I had to be careful not to waste the high speed shots too early or risk missing the perfect moment.
At the end of the day, the display was awesome, the only way to describe it and I was well pleased with the shots I came back with. The only thing I missed was trying to get a shot of the close pass of 2 planes with the 2x on to get closer in. I'm planning a visit to Leuchars in September though so hopefully I'll get another chance at that particular shot.
Best of the weekend's shots below:
Photography Location Guide – The Gormley at Ocean Terminal
Ocean Terminal is best known in Edinburgh as the last docking point of the Royal Yacht Brittania. If you're so inclinded you can board the Queen's cast off boat for a tour down here or if that's not you're thing, Ocean Terminal itself is a huge many floored shopping centre with plenty of shops, coffee houses, restaurants and even a cinema to keep most people entertained.
For photographers however, there is a much better prize on offer in this unlikely setting. To find it, continue past the front doors of Ocean Teminal and either park in the surface carpark at the far end at the Debenhams or if that's full there's the multi-storey right next to it. Just to the side of this is a path named Britannia Walk which runs right along the side of Leith Docks which in iself can be a nice photographic opportunity depending on what's docked in here at the time.
Continue down the walk and you'll see Britannia docked on your left, straight ahead though is what we're here for! Leading out into the docks Western Harbour is a derelict wooden pier, which in it's own right is an intersting enough subject but a couple of years back an Anthony Gormley statue (think Angel of the North) was installed at the end of the pier as part of the Gormley 6 exhibition which placed 6 statues of the artist at strategic points along the water of Leith with the last one being situated here.
This area can be a magnet for local photographers so don't be too surprised if you're not the only one here with a camera. The pier itself isn't great for access as it's in a very deep section of the docks and the only option of a shot of it is over the railings which isn't a great hardship here. It's ripe for long exposures but do watch out for light reflection up of the shiney railings which will be under your lens which can have an effect on images. You can shoot this pier in a variety of ways some of which are showen below.
While you're here though, take a look over the harbour to the flats on the other side, these make a great shot in still conditions, especially at night. You might also be lucky enough to see some of the cruise boats that visit Edinburgh in here, not the bigger ships as they dock typically at Hound Point at South Queensferry but some sizeable liners and naval vessels make regular appearances in here too.
Again, it's a nice shot for sunset in summer, late May to August typically being the best time to attempt this shot.
Sunset long exposure shot along the pier:
Long exposure to the left of the pier:
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Photography Location Guide – Newhaven Harbour
Newhaven Harbour is one of these undiscovered gems that 9 out of 10 tourists will never find with they visit the city which is a pity as it's one of the most attractive areas along the Edinburgh coastline. Situated just to the east of Leith Docks and west of the larger Granton Harbour this small harbour provides a wealth of photographic opportunities.
Getting to Newhaven is easy; simply head along the A901 which hugs the Edinburgh coastline, if the Firth of Forth is on your left coming from the west of the city or on your right coming from the east then keep going and you'll eventually find it. There's lots of free parking in the area, either in the free bays along Starbank Road to the South of the Harbour or if you turn hard left just part the harbour and follow the road around you can park on the cobbled area right next to it.
By far the most striking feature of this small harbour is its lighthouse. One of the best and most accessible local examples you'll find in this area. You can walk right out to the base of the lighthouse and it's hard to take a picture of Newhaven without if featuring in some way or another.
At low tide the harbour all but drains of all it's water creating plenty of opportunity for long exposure shots of the boats as they beach on the harbour's muddy bed. At low tide to the north of the lighthouse the large jaggy rocks of the sea defences are exposed and a bit of careful exploration can take you over the seaweed line right down to the rocks for some dramatic shots up to the lighthouse.
At high tide the harbour fills up quite a way and the water will come quite far up the cobbled slipway which is again a popular shot with local photographers. The boats themselves at the harbour are mainly leisure boats but there is a mix of working boats in there too although you don't that often see many boats coming or going from here.
You can get pretty unrestricted access around the north, west and south edges of the harbour, only the eastern edge is restricted access. At low tide if you're careful you can pick your way around the seaweed covered walkway at the bottom of the slipway right around to the lighthouse, be warned though, it's exceptionally slippy!
Newhaven is one of the best locations in Edinburgh for a summer sunset; the sun comes down over the Firth of Forth giving ample opportunity to photograph the lighthouse or boats at sunset without any other objects in the way of the sun.
This is one of my favourite locations in Edinburgh and one that I visit often, especially during the summer months. Below are a few examples of shots you can expect to take away from Newhaven.
Long exposure of the lighthouse at sunset:
Photography Location Guide – Aberdour Old Pier
This is one of those locations that just begs to be given the long exposure treatment. The Scottish coastline is littered with these old piers if you know where to look for them and they make fantastic subjects as they age and deteriorate.
This particular pier gave me some amount of issues trying to find how to get access to it but once you've found it it's really rather easy!
Arriving in Aberdour from the East drive though the village and you'll go past the railway station which is on a large S bend. Around 100 yards on your right from there you'll see signs pointing to Silver Sands down Hawkcraig Road. Follow the road down until you arrive at a large car park. Drive to the far end of the car park and park up to the left where you'll see an opening in the trees. Walk though here and turn immediately to your left and follow the road. After a very short walk you'll get to a little fork in the road, keep left and walk down the very steep hill towards the houses at the bottom. Continue along the little gravel lane and when you come out from between the houses that's you at your destination!
The beach here is all medium sized loose rocks, a bit tricky to walk over to make sure you exercise some caution which approaching the pier. When I visited here, it was about an hour before high tide and it was a pretty good guess at a decent time catch the subject. You have good access all round and indeed even underneath the pier so you can get shots from a good range of angles.
While you're here don't forget the view you also get of the Edinburgh skyline where you can clearly make out landmarks such as Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh Castle, the Hub spire, St Giles bell tower and the Balmoral Clock. A range up to around 200mm will get you a reasonable shot of Edinburgh from here.
This location is also interesting for the views of the various little islands dotted around the Firth of Forth including Incholm and its Abbey and the "back end" of Cramond Island. Again, a longer lens will let you get something of them from here too.
This location is best for sunsets in the winter, in the summer the sun sets off up to your right over the harbour.
All in, a nice location with loads of potential if you find yourself over on the Fife coast!
Photography Location Guide – The Longniddry Wreck
This was one of the subjects I'd seen other interpretations of on Flickr and felt it was too good to miss. Finding it though was pure change. On a run down the east coast one night heading to Longniddry Bents 3 I caught a glimpse of the wreck on the breach not far outside Port Seaton and before the Bents 3 car park. It never actually registered at the time but a search for the wreck on Flickr confirmed what I thought I had saw and a quick look at Google Maps also turned up what might be the subject in question.
On further exploration, the wreck is found near the Bents 1 car park, just outside Port Seaton. Easiest access is to park up to the right hand side (near the toilets) and walk down onto the beach from there, the wreck is about 100 yards to your left. You can also go off to the left and park, cross the little wooden bridge and clamber over the dunes and its right there in front of you. Not hard to spot by either route, unless you get there at high tide. All you'll see at high tide is one little rib of the boat sticking up out the water, quite a way out.
To maximize your chances of getting some decent shots here I'd say be at the location around 2 hours AFTER a high tide. When you get there, the wreck should be visible but still mainly under water. Over the next while though the tide recedes quite quickly and you'll get nice easy access to it with water still around and in it.
It's a hugely interesting subject which has obviously been there for quite some time slowly rotting away. Sadly, I have no idea on the history of it! While you're here though, the rest of the beach is worth an explore with lots of rock formations and the imposing sight of Cockenzie power station off to your left. The Longniddry Bents are also a nice location for summer sunsets with the sun coming down directly opposite the beach.
A worthy location of a visit if you ever find yourself down the East Lothian way!
The stress of upgrading a DSLR!
A couple of months ago I made a decision that it was finally time to move on from my trusty Nikon D90. Now, this is the camera that really helped me make the leap from snapshots to "proper" photography. At the time I bought it, its 12.1mp sensor and feature set made it THE affordable DSLR. The fact it's still so popular and on sale 2 years down the line is testament to just how good it is, especially as it wasn't exactly the new kid on the block when I got my hands on it.
As with all things though, technology moves on and in this case, my understanding and photographic know how have also moved on and it's time to move up the scale, just like I did with my Nikon D70 before.
You'd think this would be a fun move, getting some new kit. How wrong you can be! It's a minefield out there of camera's, megapixels, full frame or crop, specs etc etc. Bewildering almost.
Around a month ago I was passing a local branch of Jessops so nipped in for a look at the Nikon D7000 and D300s. The D7000 was originally what I really wanted. Surprisingly for me, the sales guy actually recommended the cheaper D7000 for my purposes but it looked so small next to the D300s which felt like a real proper camera. I was so taken with the D300s if I had the cash I'd have bought it there and then.
For weeks I've been researching D300s prices as I tried to assemble the cash to buy it outright, and then out of the blue came a possibility of increasing the budget to anything up to £3,000. Not certain yet but I had to put the camera on hold until I knew, this changes everything.
At this point the first thoughts of going full frame started. I'd always discounted it and I'd also need to change my Nikon 18-70mm AFS DX and Sigma 10-20mm lenses, the 2 main ones I use. With a bigger budget though…
Into view came the Nikon D700. Essentially, a Nikon D3 that's a touch slower and doesn't have the fancy body, or the price tag. I also figured I could replace the lenses with quality 2nd hand's from the likes of Greys of Westminster and figured around another £700 should see me good.
Then when I though it was all clear in my head, I spotted the price of a used Nikon D3. Not the D3s or D3x they are well out of range but the original D3 was coming in at only a couple of hundred quid more than a D700! Top of the range, the holy grail of Nikon and it COULD be mine. Finances would be tight but it might be worth a compromise here and there to get one of the best DSLR's on the market.
What I should have done then was to leave the internet well alone. I started reading comparison reviews of the cameras and came to the conclusion that a D700 would be just as good as a D3 and I could get it brand new for less than a used D3. Sorted, choice made.
Or was it?
Nope, after some more reading it seemed that full frame was overkill. I'm not a pro, probably never will be so what do I need with full frame? Nope, a D300s would be perfectly adequate.
A D300s it was then. Decision made. As a result of the lesser expenditure I could also probably get myself a Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 DX, the prince of DX format lenses, a Speedlight SB900 and a set of Lee grads and polariser.
BUT, something was nagging at me. The D300s is a 12.1mp camera. Essentially the same one as the Nikon D90 I already have. Of course there are many other improvements but the Canon 7D is in the same price range and its 18mp! I know megapixels are not all that counts at the end of the day but more would be nice. So what else could I get?
I even contemplated a full scale switch to Canon so I could get a 7D but this would be a nightmare with so much Nikon gear so the only other thing I could do was buy the Nikon D7000. After reading the Ken Rockwell review of the D7000 my mind is made up. By all accounts, it appears to be a remarkable camera and while I still don't really care for the dinkyness of it, I'll add the battery grip to give it a bit more satisfying bulk for me.
Add in a 2nd hand 17-55 lens to replace my aging 18-70, Speedlight SB900 and the Lee filters and I'll be just over the 2k mark for all this nice new kit and no issues having to replace lenses left, right and centre.
So that's it, D7000 it's going to be.
At least till I start reading other reviews tomorrow…
Photographing the Cramond Causeway
For a fair few months now I've harboured a desire to capture the causeway to Cramond Island, on the outskirts of Edinburgh as the tide was just going out. If you're not familiar with the location, from the esplanade there is a raised walkway that the tide never covers for maybe around 200ft, then at the end is a set of small steps and then you're down on the lower level of the causeway where a half mile walk or so will take you over to Cramond Island at low tide.
Now, I've photographed Cramond MANY times and it's distinctive causeway too many times to count. The causeway itself it lined with a set of old WWII sea defences which were designed to stop small boat attacks further up river at the Forth Bridge and Rosyth Naval Yard, the other side of the island to Fife was protected by anti submarine nets. All that remains now is the distinctive line of pyramid structures right out to the island which get covered more or less to within a couple of feet from the top at high tide.
The challenge though, was the photograph the tide as it came in over the causeway. It's fairly safe to do so as long as you keep your wits about you. You need to be on the causeway itself around 3 hours before the high tide time. If you get there early the water will start to flood the sand flats either side and sit around the bases of the sea defences. You need not go to far out to get a load of interesting shots of the defences.
However, soon you will see the water start to gently spill over onto the causeway about half way along. If it's between you and the mainland, get back quick. If not keep and eye on it and you can move up a bit and you'll have plenty time before it reaches you. From the first signs of water on the causeway to needing to get off it you'll get around 30 minutes. As it starts to properly flood you need to be up near the elevated section of the causeway where you can make a sharp exit to safety. Remember, the water gets around 8ft deep here at high tide.
Get yourself up near the steps and you'll have plenty time to rattle of shots of the tide as it advances towards you. It's a perfect place for long exposure shots especially. Just keep an eye on the water as it comes in very fast and once it starts to reach your feet it'll be a few inches deep in minutes. Get it right and you get these sort of shots.
Around 5 minutes before the tide will arrive at your feet!
Get your timings right and it's well worth a visit. Even after you need to get up on the elevated section it's still worth hanging about as there's still interesting shots to be hand from up here.


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Happened the other week. The Radical Walking Group was cool and it was nice to see the people.
We did a stall with Pearl (Peach Melba) and got some new zines to distro including Adventures in Menstruating and Scratch That Itch.
Sunday, 24 April 2011
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>>5 Stocks Set to Soar on Bullish Earnings From hedge funds to individual investors, scores of market participants are turning to social media to figure out which stocks are worth watching. It's a concept that's known as "crowdsourcing," and it uses the masses to identify emerging trends in the market.
Crowdsourcing has long been a popular tool for the advertising industry, but it also makes a lot of sense as an investment tool. After all, the market is completely driven by the supply and demand, so it can be valuable to see what names are trending among the crowd.
While some fund managers are already trying to leverage social media resources like Twitter to find algorithmic trading opportunities, for most investors, crowdsourcing works best as a starting point for investors who want a starting point in their analysis. Today, we'll leverage the power of the crowd to take a look at some of the most active stocks on the market today.
>>Why Apple's Lower Price Tag Spells Bigger Gains in 2014 These "most active" names are the most heavily-traded names on the market -- and often, uber-active names have some sort of a technical or fundamental catalyst driving investors' attention on shares. And when there's a big catalyst, there's often a trading opportunity.
Without further ado, here's a look at today's stocks. H&R Block
Nearest Resistance: $32
Nearest Support: $27.50
Catalyst: Q4 Earnings
Positive earnings numbers are spurring a big-volume 3% pop in shares of tax preparer H&R Block (HRB) this afternoon. H&R Block earned a record profit of $3.29 per share, besting analysts' consensus estimate of $3.23. The firm also reiterated that it plans to increase its focus on tax returns with the pending sale of its banking business.
From a technical standpoint, though, it's a little early to celebrate HRB's success. Resistance at $32 is still a challenging level for shares of H&R Block to take out. Until buyers can clear that hurdle, it's premature to be a buyer. Today's fade over the course of the trading session is evidence that there's still a glut of sellers up at those higher levels.
Best Buy
Nearest Resistance: $36
Nearest Support: $28
Catalyst: Shareholder Meeting
Best Buy (BBY) started off the morning with a volume spike, leading to an interesting open the first session after the firm's 2014 shareholder meeting. There's not much in the way of directional trading in today's session, but the big picture in BBY is starting to look bullish again for a change. This electronics retailer spend the last four months in an ascending triangle bottom, a price setup that actually broke out back at the beginning of this month.
There's a lack of nearby resistance in BBY at the moment, a fact that gives this name an uncharacteristically good risk/reward tradeoff right now. If you decide to be a buyer here, the 50-day moving average is a good place for a protective stop.
Micron Technology
Nearest Resistance: N/A
Nearest Support: $26
Catalyst: Analyst Upgrade
Last up is Micron Technology (MU), a name that's up 6.4% as I write today. The boost comes from an upgrade at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where the computer memory maker saw an upgrade from underperform to buy, alongside a price target increase to $40. That's a pretty dramatic change in opinion from BAML, and it's fuelling the dramatic pop in MU's share price.
Micron has been in a textbook uptrend for quite a while now, bouncing higher on ever successive test of trendline support. So even though shares are a little extended at the moment, Micron remains a "buy the dips" opportunity for investors. To see these stocks in action, check out the at Most-Active Stocks portfolio on Stockpickr.
-- Written by Jonas Elmerraji in Baltimore.
At the time of publication, author had no positions in the names mentioned.
Jonas Elmerraji, CMT, is a senior market analyst at Agora Financial in Baltimore and a contributor to TheStreet. Before that, he managed a portfolio of stocks for an investment advisory returned 15% in 2008. He has been featured in Forbes , Investor's Business Daily, and on CNBC.com. Jonas holds a degree in financial economics from UMBC and the Chartered Market Technician designation. Follow Jonas on Twitter @JonasElmerraji


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The telephone rang on an unseasonably cool Parisian Tuesday. As he sat in the apartment at his ornate Louis XV époque desk, he took the call that he had long expected, but desperately hoped would never come.
When he had started his new life several years prior, memories from yesteryear quickly faded. He reminisced of nothing from his previous existence.
Upon hearing the caller's voice, it was instantly and understandably clear that those to whom debts are owed do not just fade into the sunset. When that much money and power is at stake, such people could not be expected to disappear. The sunlight peeked through the purple fleur-de-lys emblazoned drapes and reflected off of the gold leaf edges of the walnut desk into his eyes. The sharp brightness, combined with the message of the caller, caused him to feel an extreme nausea that he had not experienced since when he did devil's work. Because his new life was so worry free, he seldom spent a moment upset, anxious or afraid. In fact, the only concern that he possessed since moving on to his new life was that this very telephone call would come.
Judging by the look on her man's face as he spoke into the telephone, the unclothed brunette knew exactly who was calling. She also knew that her life was on the verge of changing for the worse. As she drew nervously on her Gauloise Légère and exhaled the smoke towards the immaculate 12-foot etched ceiling, she pondered whether she should, or could, extract herself from this situation. Such thoughts quickly evaporated as she realized that if she ran away, she would be caught and dealt with. When she accepted the life of near royalty many years prior, she knew that such luxuries could come to an abrupt end one day if a "contingency," as her benefactor called it, occurred…
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To the dismay of physician groups, a key Senate Republican lawmaker yesterday said he is in favor of extending a moratorium on so-called specialty hospitals.
For the past several years, lawmakers have been grappling with specialty hospitals, which tend to focus on a specific health concerns and do not offer comprehensive medical care.
Critics say these hospitals are overpaid by the government and entice some doctors away from community hospitals, diminishing quality of care.
After a Finance Committee hearing yesterday on hospitals, panel Chairman Chuck GrassleyChuck GrassleyRNC head: Dems acting 'petty' to Gorsuch Dems delay Senate panel vote on Supreme Court nominee Grassley wants details on firm tied to controversial Trump dossier MORE (R-Iowa) told The Hill that he backed an extension of the moratorium on the hospitals, which is due to expire June 8.
The upcoming decision whether to extend the moratorium has sparked an intense lobbying battle that has pitted physician groups such as the American Medical Association (AMA) against hospital giants such as the American Hospital Association (AHA).
Regulation of the small, for-profit and mostly physician-owned hospitals was — and remains — one of the more contentious issues of the 2003 prescription-drug bill, titled the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA).
"The controversy [over specialty hospitals] continues," Sen. Max BaucusMax BaucusGOP hasn't reached out to centrist Dem senators Five reasons why Tillerson is likely to get through Business groups express support for Branstad nomination MORE (D-Mont.) said yesterday. "I don't want to stand in the way of innovation and competition, but when it comes to physician ownership of specialty hospitals, I'm not sure the playing field is level."
Baucus and Grassley are in the process of drafting legislation to address conflict-of-interest and Medicare-reimbursement issues related to specialty hospitals. The hearing yesterday brought together major stakeholders and included testimony from Glenn Hackbarth of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) and Tom Gustafson of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Both Hackbarth and Gustafson reported on the preliminary findings of research conducted by MedPAC and CMS, as required under the MMA, on physician-owned heart, orthopedic and surgical specialty hospitals.
While stressing the preliminary nature of the MedPAC findings and the fact that the research was based on data from 2002, Hackbarth recommended that payment adjustments be made to ensure that Medicare is not overpaying specialty hospitals. "Improving the accuracy of the payment system would help make competition more equitable," said Hackbarth, who repeated his testimony later yesterday afternoon to the House Ways and Means Committee Subcommittee on Health.
Hackbarth suggested balancing the system with payment reforms, adding, "We remain concerned about specialty hospitals … but we don't want to conclude that they should be outlawed." In the short term, Hackbarth recommended that the moratorium on physician-owned hospitals be extended through December 2006.
Gustafson described the current network of physician-owned hospitals as an "infant industry" and testified that CMS had found no difference in the referral patterns for physician owners and non-owners, despite concerns being raised over conflicts of interest. "Patients also had very favorable perceptions of the clinical quality of care they received at specialty hospitals," Gustafson said.
Baucus dismissed the testimony, openly questioning the quality of the CMS study. "The selection method [for hospitals] is unclear; the sample is not large enough," the senator charged.
Sen. Ron WydenRon WydenOvernight Finance: Trump slump: Stocks fall as hopes fade | Trump repeals 'blacklisting rule' | GOP looks to tax bill for lifeline: Senate Dem calls for ethics probe of Treasury secretary The Hill's Whip List: Where Dems stand on Trump's Supreme Court nominee MORE (D-Ore.) was similarly skeptical, describing the advent of specialty hospitals as "another step towards two-tier medicine."
Proponents of the hospitals — organizations such as the cardiovascular services provider MedCath, the AMA and the American College of Surgeons — argue that, on average, specialty hospitals provide better care in a shorter period of time and offer healthy competition to local community hospitals. Those groups argue that the moratorium on the hospitals should not be extended.
Hospital groups such as the AHA suggest that physician owners are more likely to direct healthier, well-insured patients to their own facilities.
There are approximately 100 specialty hospitals in the United States, predominantly in South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Grassley said the number of specialty hospitals has more than tripled in the past five or six years.
In a March 20, 2003, speech, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Thomas (R-Calif.) called boutique hospitals "cash cows" because they focus on medical services designed to maximize their profits.


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Professional athletes aren't the only ones benefitting from Denver Sports Recovery's newfangled stretch therapy.
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When I get a massage, I'm used to being told my muscles are tight. It comes with an active lifestyle and a desk job. But I'm not used to leaving the table a quarter of an inch taller than I came in—which is precisely what happened when I tried fascial stretch therapy for the first time at Denver Sports Recovery.
DSR opened last August as a drop-in recovery center for everyone from high school gymnasts to CrossFit enthusiasts to pros (Shaun Phillips and Justin Morneau are regulars). "In Colorado, we treat our bodies like professional athletes do, but we don't recover like them," says DSR co-owner Andria Hassler. After a free initial consultation (memberships start at $75 per month; services can also be bought individually), sore-muscled Coloradans can access hot and cold tubs and compression boots, consult with a sports psychologist and a nutritionist, and schedule chiropractic work, acupuncture, massage, and less familiar treatments such as fascial stretch therapy.
Ann Frederick, a flexibility specialist, developed the practice in the late 1990s. The premise is passive, functional stretching that targets fasciae (the connective tissues found throughout your body). There are only 2,000 licensed fascial stretch therapists in the world; DSR has eight. Three of them, including Hassler, are among only 150 people with the highest level of certification.
During my first visit, Hassler has me lie on my back on the table then lifts my right leg and moves it in various repetitive motions—out to the side, across my body. After about 15 minutes, she tells me to look at my toes. My right leg is noticeably longer than my left. When I stand up, I feel the looseness in my right hip and quad. In comparison, the left side of my body is stiff and weighed down. By the end of my hourlong appointment, my body feels Gumby-like—and taller.
As I gather my things in the main room, a professional triathlete psychs herself up to get in the cold tub. It could just as easily be Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who visits DSR weekly during football season. Thanks to fascial stretching, he says, "I feel quicker—my legs aren't heavy when I run." And then there's me, surrounded by $100,000 worth of equipment typically found in a
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12th April 2001, 07:25 AM | #1 |
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I would like to have your oppinion on building the Passlabs A75 as two monoblock. I'm thinking of building it in the same chassis but divided in two separated region.
Or do you think I will obtain a better result if I build to separated monoblock. Thanks Christopher |
12th April 2001, 02:21 PM | #2 |
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Monoblock or dual-mono design are used to reduce crosstalk between stereo channels. My opinion is if there is perceptible crosstalk in a stereo amplifier sharing the same power supply, it is likely resulting from other (majors) errors in the amplifier design. A good design like the A75 will not suffer from this problem. Of course, wires in your chassis, must be carefully routed.
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13th April 2001, 02:28 AM | #3 |
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Just adding some information to François' statement, it is valid for the power supply itself. A correct design and use of good components will be enough to achieve a good performance that you want. Regards |
14th April 2001, 09:58 PM | #4 |
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Depends, how much money do you have ??? I built my A40 with separate supplies (2 mono's in 1 chassis, almost). The performace gain is *very small*, if perceptible at all and the increase in cost significant. Depending upon your finances, you may get better return for $-spent elsewhere. cheers, mark |
15th April 2001, 04:10 AM | #5 |
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some worry
With Class A/B designs which pull variably off the rails in response to the signal, there is some worry that without a seperate supply a high draw from one channel will cause the other channel to run less optimaly. There is also crosstalk with some signal appearing on the other channel. However, Class A amps like the A75 pull steady current off the supply so a supply designed properly to take current from both channels should have none of the first problem described. As to crosstalk, yes, monoblocks will give you better performance, but how much?, that may not even been measurable by you. I read that one man disliked monoblocks as he felt the lack of mechanical connection between the two channels made them slighty different and they sounded "wrong" to him.. Monoblocks are a great way of dealing with the heat, and in my opinion they look darn cool next to each speaker with some big cable. |
15th April 2001, 09:56 AM | #6 |
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I'm sorry but your statement regarding Class-A current draw is incorrect (Quote: 'However, Class A amps like the A75 pull a steady current off the supply....). As I explained in another thread (Zen v Trimodal), the only amplifier topology that presents a constant load to the power supply is a single ended Class-A with a constant current source and only a single supply rail. In all other cases, either one or both of the supply rails will have a modulating current when the amp is under load. The A75 is a push-pull Class-A operating from split (+/-) supply rails. The current in each rail, under load, will vary from near zero to twice the quiescent current. This is the same variation (in actual current value) as that for a Class-B amplifier giving the same output power. The difference between the two is that the Class-A has a full sine wave current waveform and the Class-B a pulsed half sine wave waveform (assuming a sinewave input to the amplifier). Geoff [Edited by Geoff on 04-15-2001 at 05:01 AM] |
15th April 2001, 07:27 PM | #7 |
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stand corrected
Yes, I stand corrected. I knew that I find it's a common misconception the correct definition of Class A operation. Thanks..
17th April 2001, 06:46 AM | #8 |
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Thanks for your ussfull help.
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1st June 2001, 08:51 AM | #9 |
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Stereo vs. monoblocks
One solution to the stereo vs. monoblock problem which I have used,is to use one common transformer, but separate rectifiers and capacitor banks. This somewhere inbetween as a tech. solution, but the bulk of the impulse load is anyway supplies by the capacitors, and crosstalk problems are virtually eliminated. Even further, the transformer can have 4 secondaries, or 2 center tapped, although sharing the secondaries between the channels is essentially OK.If one builds for "dual mono" it will also save some weight and a few bucks.....
1st June 2001, 11:25 PM | #10 |
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dual vs 2 mono blocks
I started building a dual mono Class A amp (the JLH design) into one case. In the process I've encountered two (minor) points: the PCB layout is the same for each channel while the placing of some components, like output devices, might restricted to 'left' or 'right' relative to the PCB. I'll just keep all the wiring to those the same lenght for both channels. is there enough room on the case to fit all the heatsinks? I think I have solved it. But I only can tell after completion. |
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Quick Question re: cleaning & water change Hi guys, Haven't been by here in awhile, but just had a quick question. Might sound a bit silly, but is it 'safe' to do a 100% water change on my establshed 8G if I have intact filter media and rocks/gravel in my tank? I had to go away on a couple of trips and did some in-between tank maint, but my fish seem to have 'done a Nemo' and really messed their tank, it was worse than I thought and I really want to get rid of all the 'gunk'. It would prob be more like 90-95% change since they are in some of their old water in a holding container while I clean, and there was some left in the tank after I emptied the old water. I dechlorinated the new water and put half in and letting the filter run for an hour or two to let it get a head start before I put the fish back in. Also used a bit of filter starter 'just in case' which I have done with every major change and it seems to keep things stable... anything else I should do that I haven' thought of, to keep the tank from any problems?? Thanks! PS- also I think my tetras are harrassing my Betta, his pectoral fins look raggy, he can't possibly reach them himself... would rearranging the decs help if they are picking on him, to re-establish "territories"? They've always had clearly defined aread that they stick to so not sure why they are starting now? |
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From what I know from looking at Congo tetra as I nearly got some myself, gorgeous fish, isthat they like a minimum group size of 5/6, preferably more, and a minimum tank size of 4ft. That's 48 inches and on average a 55g gallon. This is probably why your betta looks ragged. Fish kept in tiny unsuitable spaces can amongst many other things, become aggressive. Your congos will reach around 3 to 3.5 inches, and whether or not you class them as "small" now is not quite the point unfortunately. Fish need to be housed from the start in a size of tank that will suit them as full grown to prevent problems with the formation of their skeleton and internals, and shyness/ or in your case, presumed aggression. Congos are a really active tetra and need a tank size that fits with this. As for the size of the water change. Well. I'd say no, smaller is better. The reason we do smaller water changes is that over time in an aquarium which is an enclosed environment, the Kh and ph of the tank lowers, and so by doing massive whole tank water changes you can actually cause th fish distress by suddenly and massively changing their environment. Just my newish opinion, others MIght know better. |
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Okay, thanks. Well the reason I went with them in the first place was after reading here and having them recommended from a couple of people here as being alright to house together. They were introduced at the same time and have been living together for a few months now, with no signs of any bullying/nipping until this week. I have not seen the tetras harrassing the betta, at any time, in fact they seem to hang out at opposite sides of the tank (betta likes to swim around his hollow log) the tetras prefer to be around a group of plants on the other side. I thought perhaps it was because of the water going longer between changes than they are used to. It's not his long fins that are ragged, its his pectoral fins. I can't see him swimming up against anything that would tear them. The plants are plastic but have been there from the start so I am sure would have shown signs of fin damage in the beginning if that were the issue surely? The only 'picking on' that I have observed is the biggest tetra occasionally chasing the others, but they all do this to each other to some degree and it appears to be playful rather than aggressive? eg just chasing no biting Does this mean I need to get rid of the tetras? I thought I had read up about them to make the best choice, obviously not. Am worried if I remove the tetras that the betta will feel the tank is too big (if that makes sense) he is used to having tank mates. What else would work? No pygmy cories here or any shrimp that are ok with bettas. As for the water, normally I only change about 20% but as I said, they really managed to mess up their tank so it was the only way to get all the particles out and give the filter a break. |
IMO I'd take them out. They far exceed th size limitations of your tank. And as for the betta alone, I dont know much for temperament, but in a lot of cases - reponsible people wise - gone are the day when people keep them in 3 gallon 'jugs' and a lot of people nowadays keep them in 5 or 10 gallon tanks alone. He would probably love having the room all to himself! |
My response will repeat what has largely been said, but sometimes we need to hear it often particularly if it is something we don't really want to hear.;-) First on the water changes, this can be dangerous. As someone mentioned, the parameters are important. This involves GH, pH, and TDS (total dissolved solids). Most of us don't bother measuring the TDS as it takes some fancy equipment. GH is part of TDS but other substances add to them as well. When a tank receives regular water changes, at whatever level, the GH and TDS and the pH will remain basically stable. If water changes are lessened, the pH may drop, and TDS may increase. This will be relatively gradual, and the fish adjust accordingly. But performing a massive water change can adjust these parameters to such a degree that they shock the fish, and this can cause permanent internal damage which cannot be seen until down the road the fish develops disease or dies. So after a period of deteriorating water conditions, it is best to do smaller more frequent changes to restore normal values. One thing with the pH. If it drops below 7, ammonia changes to ammonium which is harmless. If the water change then raises the tank's pH above 7, the ammonium changes back to toxic ammonia and fast. The fish cannot adjust to this. As for water changes in general, provided parameters and other factors are relatively the same between the tank water and the source water, the larger the volume changed and the more often, the better. Just make sure it continues regularly. To the fish problem. Betta should never, absolutely never, be combined with characins. Characins have lots of teeth, and they like using them. And they can be remarkably sly about it. I have sat motionless in front of my tanks for an hour or more, and witnessed some amazing behaviour from certain fish. Congo with their flowing fins are often on the receiving end of fin nipping, but they are characins and the presence of a Betta is like a red flag to a bull. There is also the issue of tank space here being inadequate for this species (Congo Tetra). They need a 4-foot tank, no alternatives. They attain 4 inches (if they have space to grow properly), and they are very active swimmers. This is another issue with Betta; Betta, like all anabantids, are sedate fish and should never be combined with active fish for that reason alone. The Congo being in close quarters are more likely to resort to aggressive behaviours like fin nipping because of the frustration they feel; they have no other way to deal with this except "lashing out," although sometimes fish in such situations do the opposite, they become withdrawn and slowly weaken and die. They must have sufficient space to be themselves.:-) Nature has evolved each species to a very specific set of factors, and we cannot change this. Byron. |
When I set up our new tank, a 37 gallon unit, our solo Betta was fine. In fact the extra space is not detrimental to the Betta, it's only our impression of too much space. He zoomed around checking everything out and ended up picking some resting places that surprised us.... 8 gallons for one Betta is certainly not excessive. Now he has 12 tank mates and all appears fine, but we are watching them closely. Do you need to get rid of the Tetras? I would suggest doing so. Adding other fish, I think the tank is too small to add anything that shoals, you can't add enough to make them work. Some tiger snails would, and they would help keep things neat too. I don't know about shrimp, I think that they would get eaten. Jeff. |
Okay, thanks for the info. Feel bad coz I thought I did my research before buying but was obviously looking int he wrong places. Will see if the place I got them from can take them back. They are a pretty big fish place so should be able to no hassles. |
I'm going to cut against the grain slightly. Although 'normally' it's best to only do modest water changes so there is a gradual change in water chemistry, in some cases (like yours sounds) where a tank has run a muck, a tear down is required. In that case, you merely need to preserve the beneficial bacteria integrity of the filter media and substrate and after the tank is put back together with fresh water of the appropriate temperature, use a slow drip acclimation so the fish slowly adjust to the new fresh water. :-) |
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my wii boots to the homebrew channel when i turn it on.
how can i fix this?
thanks in advance.
.nevermind..i figured it out
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my wii boots to the homebrew channel when i turn it on.
how can i fix this?
thanks in advance.
.nevermind..i figured it out
okay then i have installed the h/b channel. I have 3.4v. and now i need to install a usb loader and usb hard drive rran into some problems earlier then was set up here. now just not sure how to install usb loader gx. been working on this off and on for months
its better if you dont update, theres no reason to
I installed my HBC the old school way from the hackmii website when they provided the HBC ISO dvd for download awhile back. I load my apps from my SD card as per usual. My HBC version right now is 1.0.6 which i think i must have updated it by downloading it to the SD card and so on....I honestly cant remember. lol
Anyway, my question is...
Should i install this Bootmii stuff and run a nand backup to be safe, or just leave it be? Should i update the wii system to 4.1 (avoiding 4.2). Am i missing key features?
My Wii system right now is 3.4U and i have a wiikey 1.9s
hi a friend of mine has just got a black wii for xmas can you load homebrew on them ?????
I have the homebrew app installed with bannerbomb etc. I have downloaded several games from torrent sites but do I put it in a folder on my sd card? If so which one? Or do I put it on the root of the sd card? I'm totally confused and still astounded that I got the homebrew to work :confused:
Ok i have a uk nintendo wii from 2006 and its never been modded ... i have just updated it to 4.2E... now my question is do i follow everything from the Full hacking guide for 4.2 system menus!!! guide???
Also this bit below has me confused
:>>Those who had previously (before the update) installed ios249 may have a chance to play backed up games easily. They should run cios38rev14 installer from Homebrew Channel and use ios250. if that does not work, try running it again, but using one of the following : ios202, ios222,ios223,ios249.Then you can proceed to D. If one of these does not work either, you should have to do the following:
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Urban Decay Brow Box
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84% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.5
Price: $$$
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Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Hazel
For my coloring this box is the best (in brown sugar) it matches and defines perfectly, my biggest complaint is that the brushes are so tiny, they aren't necessarily hard to work with but I lose them CONSTANTLY, I don't think I ever have both for more than a week at a time. The tweezers tho are difficult to work with in my opinion. The best thing about this kit is the value, it lasts and lasts and lasts! It's been my longest lasting kit so it's an amazing value. I won't repurchase at the moment because I feel like I could find something better for me.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Blue
This is a great way to groom the brows and one of my favorite suitcase items. Some of the photos here are old. The new design features an upper compartment with two complementary shades of brow powder and a pan of wax, then beneath there is a hidden compartment for tools (two brushes and tweezers). Honey Pot (for warm blondes, redheads, and caramel hair) and Brown Sugar (for brunettes) come in cute purple packaging. (The cooler, ashier Bathwater Blonde in the Gwen Stefani collection has gold, black and white packaging, and will work with grey hair, too.)
1. There are two mirrors included; one standard and one magnified for tweezing.
2. There are two dainty brushes and a pair of tweezers included in the lower compartment. Use one brush for the powders and one for the wax.
3. There are two shades of powder to customize to your brow color.
4. The wax is easy to use, holds the brows in place, and doesn't feel sticky, heavy or thick.
5. The Honey Pot color is great for strawberry blondes, light brown hair, honey blondes, redheads, and caramel-colored hair.
6. The box is compact and easy to take on trips, and if you do, you'll have a pair of tweezers for emergencies.
1. The little tools are not as easy to use as a full-size brow brush with a long handle, but this would not fit into the box.
2. For a day at a water park, I'd rather have the waterproof Dipbrow Pomade from Anastasia.
$30 per box. These last a long time.
Talc, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Nylon-12, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol. Phenoxyethanol. [+/- (May Contain): CI 77019 (Mica), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491/ 77492/ 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet)].
Polybutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Cera Carnauba/Cire de Carnuba), Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm
Hair: Red, Curly, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
I absolutely love this product! I actually received this as a birthday present a year ago and I still have it and a lot of product is left! I got my shade in Honey Pot which probably wasn't the right shade my my hair is a light brown, ginger mix so I can kind of make any brown shade work with my hair.
-Lasts all day
-Allows you to do a natural or more glamorous eyebrow look
-Doesn't seem to move around or transfer like I've seen some eyebrow products do
-Covers up any small gaps you may have in your eyebrows if the hair isn't sitting right that day or whatever
-Includes two brushes, two colors, tweezers, and wax.
-Price (though it does last awhile as I mentioned)
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Normal, Olive, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
Favourite eyebrow product ever!! I'd definitely be lost without my brow box, it goes everywhere with me, the packaging is great it's a small compact box which comes with a handy mirror, 2 brushes, and a pair of tweezers. I use the colour brown sugar and it's great for people with dark hair i mix the 2 colours together. Plus you can make your eyebrows as light/dark/defined as you like.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Comes with tweezers and two brow brushes on lower half and the top half has light and dark brown shades n a wax to keep them n place ..best I've ever had it lasts all day and night but washes off easy when ready. I bought at Sephora for $45., but have had for a year and still plenty left def would buy again
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I've been using the eye shadow, "buck" from the naked palette to fill in my brows and as I'm starting to run out I figured I'd purchase an actual eyebrow powder from the same brand. The packaging is cute, the little brushes and tweezers are adorable but useless. As for the actual product, I was disappointed, the colors were a bit ashy and not as silky/blendable going on my brow as the "buck" eyeshadow is. I was looking through the makeup section at target and noticed Nyx has an eyebrow powder with a wax similar to this but priced at 5.99. I took this back and plan on trying the one by nyx & if I dislike that one I'll just repurchase "buck".
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I DONT KNOW WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE BEFORE I BOUGHT THIS. Seriously, get this and sit down with a mirror and Google some eyebrow YouTube video's. However, I had to get a different brush than the one inside. The one inside is a tad bit too small.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Excellent product and well worth the price tag as it lasts ages!
Unlike Mac's BrowZings, two powders are better than one. You can customise your shade (I use Brown Sugar for my medium brown/goldish red hair) and it's really easy to use. The tools, like most brow kits, are pretty useless unless you're using them for touch-ups on the go, so I use the 840 brow brush by Japonesque which is super good.
My brows are ridiculously thin due to over plucking in my early teens, so I use the lighter brown shade to fill in a soft brow shape for a base, and after wiping my brush clean, I use the darker shade to emulate ultra-fine hair strokes which looks much more natural than a pencil.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I love this product. The powders are perfect for brunettes and appear natural. This box has eveything you need to prepare your brows. I thought the mini tweezer wouldn't work, but it does! I like to use the lighter color to begin to line the bottom of my brows and fill in near the inner halves of my brows then i go over the outer halves with the darker powder and naturally line my brows. The packaging has held up for me, but i feel like you need to take care of it so it doesn't break or anything.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Love this product!! Brows are one of the most important parts of your face, they frame your face and help change a makeup look for the better. I love this brow box, the shades are perfect for my near black eyebrows without looking too dark or harsh on my fair skin. The packaging is also adorable and comes with 2 shades, brow wax, two teeny tiny brushes and tweezers. It is very convenient to travel with. I would however keep the tweezers and brushes in the box as they are very easily lost. I use this product everyday and always get compliments on my eyebrows. I have been using this for almost a year and haven't even been close to running out. I bought this in "Brown Sugar" and it was about 30$. I totally advise others to buy this brow box, you won't regret it.
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Gratuitous bikini photo alert: Sports Illustrated swimsuit model buys East Second Street pad
According to a post yesterday on BlockShopper Manhattan, Australian swimsuit model Pania Rose and her beau bought an East Second Street condo for $712,000.
We look forward to seeing her at Hamilton Fish Park this summer.
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Summertime is food festival time. Across the nation, people are flocking to state fairs, farmers markets and roadside produce stands. Recently, author Terese Allen (pictured) sent me copies of Fresh Market Wisconsin and Wisconsin Food Festivals, some of the most entertaining and handy regional guides I've run across, covering nearly 300 events throughout Wisconsin. Known as the Dairy State, Wisconsin is also a strong agriculture state, with a wide ethnic mix. with August just around the corner, we are delighted to share Terese's report on the upcoming Bratwurst Days in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and a few of the tasty regional recipes created by "the locals."
—Kate HeyhoeFirst Saturday in August
Kiwanis Park (some events at Fountain Park)
Sponsored by the Jaycees
Call: 414-457-9495
Write: Sheboygan County Chamber or Commerce
712 Riverfront Drive, Suite 101, Sheboygan, WI 53081
by Terese Allen
Hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, popcorn: typical American fare found at community celebrations from coast to coast. These are plain, familiar and—okay, let's admit it—uninspiring foods. (Though burger fans in Seymour, Wisconsin, self proclaimed "Home of the Hamburger," may argue with that.) But take a tour of the food booths at most Wisconsin festivals and you'll find another standard that's just as popular and is anything but plain.
Bratwurst: grilled crispy on the outside, hot and juicy on the inside, with a peppery bite and a smorgasbord of topping choices. Meat markets specialize in brats, residents mail them as gifts to out-of-town relatives, and not a summer weekend goes by that brats aren't served at picnics throughout the state.
We owe it all to our German ancestors, who brought their old-world recipes for bratwurst when they settled here in the 19th century. Today in Wisconsin there are as many recipes for bratwurst as there are butchers. Most of the formulas are secret, and most are like baseball teams: they inspire fierce loyalty.
Sheboygan (whose location on Lake Michigan would justify a preference for trout over bratwurst), claims to be home to the planet's finest sausage makers. The town sets aside the first Saturday of August to pay homage to its favorite wurst. Bratwurst Day is a huge festival with music, a parade, flea market, a circus, and, naturally, brats, served by the thousands. The local Jaycees Club sponsors the event to celebrate the area's German heritage and to promote their town as the Bratwurst Capital of the World.
So much for lake trout.
The festival has been running since 1953, which was not too many years after Fred Holmes wrote "Old World Wisconsin," his classic book about the Badger State's ethnic heritages. We know from Holmes that bratwurst has been a favorite picnic food in Sheboygan for a long time:
"If it is summer, before retiring, the [Sheboygan] family is likely to adjourn to the back yard, where a fire is kindled in the grate and bratwurst is roasted to be served with rye bread and beer. The cool night air from Lake Michigan wafts the pleasing aroma of the open-air kitchen like an incense through the residential district."
If a single family's grilled bratwurst can scent an entire neighborhood, it's no wonder that all of Sheboygan is filled with a heavenly smoke on Bratwurst Day. Your clothes may even smell of it at the end of the day.
There are a number of ways to enjoy bratwurst at the festival; at the "Bratzotic Food Gallery," you'll find bratwurst tacos, "bratzas" (mini-pizzas), "bratsagne," brat bureks and bratwurst Reuben sandwiches. But if you want to look like a native on Bratwurst Day, go for a grilled bratwurst, and be sure to order it the right way.
"A true brat lover knows there's only one way to enjoy a Sheboygan brat," says Mary Lou Haen, past president of the Jaycees. "It's called 'a double with the works.'" Two grilled brats are served on a Sheboygan hard roll (that's a special bun rolled in cornmeal and baked to crusty, tender perfection) with pickles, ketchup, onions, and stone-ground mustard.
What about sauerkraut? "Sure, it's an option," says Denny Moyer of the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce. But "if you ask for sauerkraut on Bratwurst Day, they'll know you're an imposter."
(The Sheboygan brat isn't just a Bratwurst Day specialty, says Moyer. "The town puts on a lot of 'brat fries'; they're fund-raisers for softball groups and social clubs. You know, instead of bake sales.")
With brats go beer, and it almost goes without saying that beer is a fundamental part of the festival, too. But unlike the semmel roll and the condiments, beer is not a requirement. Bratwurst Day is celebrated in two town parks; beer is served at the main event in Kiwanis Park, while Fountain Park (despite its name) is "dry."
Heading to Sheboygan? It's easy to find, especially on Bratwurst Day. Just follow your nose, and when you get there, ask for a double with the works.
Black and White photograph of Terese Allen by Brent Nicastro
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by Terese Allen
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Flooded House and Building Restoration in St. Joseph, Louisiana
CatStrong focuses in emergency situation water extraction throughout the St. Joseph, Louisiana. Water damage from flooding can destroy your house or establishment and it's important to deal with the damage promptly. The lengthier water exists in your residence or business, the greater the damage could be.
Water Mitigation in St. Joseph, Louisiana
If your water mitigation is not performed by pros, you run the risk of subjecting your family, clients or staff members to an unpleasant odor which can suggest the existence of mold in the walls, ceiling and floors. Doing away with mold in St. Joseph Area is no easy task and requires an knowledgeable water mitigation provider. Mold left without treatment can trigger health dangers. If the spot to be handled for water mitigation is larger than 5 square feet, you need to read the E.P.A (Environmental Protection Agency) document about Mold Remediation and the cleanup methods.
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Catstrong Restoration in St. Joseph ,LA concentrates in business and residential fire, smoke, water, and storm restoration throughout the greater St. Joseph ,LA area. Water, smoke and fire damage not only destroys house and commercial property, it can also be a quite demanding and challenging incident. Gettingthe perfect damage restoration company that will help steer you through the whole work is essential.
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CatStrong Mission in St. Joseph, Louisiana
Chances are your residence is one of the most significant investment you have, whether it be financial, nostalgic or both of these. At CatStrong Restoration, a top-notch restoration company in St. Joseph, our people know that the moment an unanticipated incident occurs, most people may well not understand who exactly to turn to. Our company is a local service provider providing fire, water and storm clean up and repair services available 24 hrs a day and 7 days a week. We likewise offer mold removal as well as comprehensive renovation services to get your home properly return to its original state.
Over the years, we have certainly offered high quality service to a wide range of customers including property owners, commercial properties and insurance coverage firms . The range that CatStrong Restoration has, is testimony to our team's determination to each and every clients, be it substantial or small. Our employees of restoration pros provide direction, produce top quality work at the same time keeping your finances in mind and consistently strive to sustain the top level of customer service and cleanliness.
With a location nearby you, our people are ready to serve your requirements and our people are proud to say we are an A-rated company with the better business bureau. We work hard to maintain our exceptional track record and will work faithfully to ensure you are COMPLETELY delighted and overly satisfied with our correspondence and performance.
Getting back from any calamity, whether or not it be from a overflow, fire or natural disaster, can be strenuous financially, physically as well as on an emotional level. Our team are available to help and advise you during every step of the recovery process.