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42 C.F.R. § 483.10 Hospital Violations Profile
State Funded Hospitals Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services and Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare Facility Standards Violations
42 C.F.R. § 483.10 Violations
42 C.F.R. § 483.10 Violations at Regional Hospital & Links to Vulnerable Person Rural Collusion Network:
Vulnerable Person collision network and inter-connected with Kootenai Health Licensed social worker patient advocates, their guardianship services company, geriatric care physician, clinical psychiatrist events and officer of the court visitors reports and physicians reports which did not disclose vulnerable persons diagnosed cognitive impairments (R41.3 Memory loss- Amnesia and R1.9 mild neurocognitive change).
Reference 3 estate's exploitation diagram and other relevant site pages for objective fact-based evidence; court documents. illicit estate documents (under circumstances), recordings, transcripts, medical records if required, court documents affidavits and expert and lay witness in relation to vulnerable person rural collusion network (request password as necessary). Medical and Healthcare related participants include:
Caretakers Guardianship/ Estate Planning consulting Attorneys repeating litigation/legal services with area Hospital's LSW Patient Advocates; whom also own Guardianship Court Visitor Services Company,
Recent Geriatric Care Physician (and assistant),
Clinical Psychiatrist/Neurocognitive Evaluator
Each working in concert with caretaker-landlord/POA/Trustee's, G/C attorney and vulnerable person's attorney and caretakers G/C attorney on related vulnerable person whom was being isolated (restricted family access) at caretaker/POAs house and at hospital at time when vulnerable person was estate planning, transferring substantial assets to caretaker/POA/trustee/landlord(multiple confidential relationships) while she had substantial physical health ailments and diagnosed cognitive impairments.
Neurocognitive clinician did not have medical records for his neurocognitive report(s), Vulnerable person has suffered three near passing in year prior to initial evaluation (kidney failure, heart attack, premature elective Colin surgery complication, followed by another heart attack 2 weeks post an additional elective shoulder surgery, again all while estate planning and latter surgeries while a G/C petition was filed).
Caretakers G/C attorney the same attorney for repeating elder matter litigating for KH patient advocates guardianship services company, had filed motions to change the existing court ordered visitor to have Hospital patient advocates, guardianship services company perform G/C court visitor company the same date as the same attorney filed to change the court appointed physician this occurred while vulnerable person was having a triple bypass surgery and while family members were restricted private access a third time 42 C.F.R. § 483.10 from visiting with family members prior to surgery.
KH Patient advocate owned guarding visitor company LSW president suggests resigning from case due to obvious conflict of interest and then files a motion with court to withdraw due to alleged d conflict of interest 9wee motion to withdraw letter) , since the caretaker's G/C attorney learns of this motion she has KH advocate owned guardianship services company vacate his conflict of interest motion and then proceeds to file his guardianship visitors report which he admittedly did review any of the cases connections, alleged violations and suited physicians declaration which intentionally concealed the vulnerable person cognitive R41,4 Memory Loss – Amnesia and R 41.9 Mild Neurocognitive change disorder r. Disorders the caretakers G/C attorney also stated in a court filed motion of on or about the same date that the vulnerable person didn't have and the petitioner was misrepresenting the facts. When in reality the physician's declaration, the court visitors report and the caretakers G/C attorney blatantly misrepresented the facts (all documented in several court submitted reports and motions).
One of several Inland Northwest actual case example of estate planning & guardianship attorneys in-concert/collusion events triggering aforementioned health & G/C petition related/supporting in-concert blocked hospital access events and cover-up court reports by healthcare & support guardianship services network include the following triggering events:
a) caretakers G/C attorney began consulting with the vulnerable persons (VP) estate planning attorney just two weeks after the vulnerable person kidney failure and subsequent vascular impairments which substantially affected her memory and,
b) just two weeks after the new estate planning attorney drafted a new immediate POA for the caretaker which changed the vulnerable person existing POA from the other family member whom was selected as a springing POA by the vulnerable person independently 2.5 years prior also,
c) the new self-appointed caretaker and immediate POA substituted a potential heirs drafted Will/caretakers desired will instead of the original vulnerable person estate documents and will drafted by the vulnerable person independently with her choice of estate planning attorney also 2.5 years prior,
d) In clandestine meeting the soon to be caretaker had vulnerable person sign the new immediate POA while in the elder care facilities secretly and VP thought she was signing a POA where she remained solely in charge of her own estate and POA was to spring into effect on event of her incapacity only. Prior springing POA was intentionally not notified of this new POA by either the new estate planning attorney or the new Caretaker/POA attorney until after new estate documents, majority-ruled revocable Trust and Will which transferred million in assets from previous heirs to caretaker/POA,
e) These events occurred at the same time caretaker's future G/C attorney and the VP's estate planning whom also became the VP's future G/C attorney were drafting illicit estate documents with the caretaker/POA, and having vulnerable person sign these documents while suffering life-threatening congestive heart failure) vulnerable person has near fatal heart attack just hours after signing new estate documents.
f) All these events occurred 15 months before G/C petition was filed to protect health and estate of vulnerable person due to substantial repeating health and estate risks posed to the vulnerable person, when the consulting estate planning attorney becomes caretakers G/C attorney at the same approximate time the vulnerable;e persons esate planning attorney becomes the VP's guardians attorney.
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Repeating Circumstances: many of these same circumstances also occurred on several other involving the same professionals , the same companies the same repeating patterns, under similar health circumstances concerning the vulnerable person and thei vulnerable persons estate. Each related case involved illicit estate transfers, that places the vulnerable persons estate and health at risk. Review other case documented evidence on this website, request password as necessary. This option is currently only available to law enforcement, public safety journalists/publishers, victim advocates, victim advocate organizations or victims.
Repeating Crimes – Fraud: Each Inland Northwest case of vulnerable person exploitation, negligence, abuse and professional malpractice has its own unique evidence. There are thousands of ways for white-collar perpetrators to commit fraud, this is especially true when the victim is unaware, physically weakened or cognitively impaired and forced into a circumstance where they have to trust others for their survival. Perpetrates sense this and cease these opportunities. Review evidence of each case relevant to perpetrator profiles and the Badges of Fraud descriptions, estate theft warnings signs and related educational materials in the Citizen's Public Safety Network's affiliated member websites and using government and other grassroots organization educations resources.
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A curious and talented mind always think beyond expectations. Generally, invention is a creative process. Inventions often extend the boundaries of human knowledge, experience or capability. An invention that achieves a completely unique function or result may be a radical breakthrough.
Ruzbeh Master (born on May 19, 1997) from Surat, Gujarat, made an all wheel driver motorcycle, Transmitting power through Propeller Shaft to both front and Rear wheels. Built on an engine of a Car – With the increase of Power Output in turn increases the speed of Gearbox output by 4 Times with the Help of Hub Centric Steering Mechanism with Double wishbone Arm Suspension on both wheels.


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It is fair to say that behind every great slot game is an equally great slots developer. How would we have such entertaining slots as the gripping Thunderstruck 2 or the incredibly absorbing Starburst without the creative talents and mathematical formulas devised by the makers of these games, Microgaming and Net Ent respecfully. Or should I say the staff at these companies. These two games are just a couple of examples of the hundreds of great video slots that have really captured the players imaginations.
What makes a great slot?
Arguably every slot will appeal to different players in different ways, but there are definitely some slots that really stand out from the crowd. One example might be Cleopatra from IGT. This particular slot game has migrated from the land based casinos to the online casinos and even further onto mobile devices in more recent times. It's an extremely simple formula for a game – one bonus round, triggered by 3 scatters anywhere in view. The reward is 15 free spins with 3x multiplier. It is so simple the game has been mimicked countless times, but time and again players will return back to this classic, rather than sticking with any number of Cleopatra clones. Why?
The answer isn't exactly obvious, but the Egyptian-theme, combined with a seductive voice (presumably lady Cleopatra) and some extra features chucked in for good measure seem to combine beautifully. It is also well known that the better the math, the better the user experience and it is well documented that IGT and in particular Aristocrat make this a key component of their slots. In fact it is believed that Aristocrat will spend the best part of three years tweaking with the mathematical equations driving the slot game before they are ready to release it. That is probably several years and months longer than many other slots developers.
Strong competition
Having spent many years following the growth of the slots industry, the Gamingslots team agree that there isn't a better time to be playing slots. What used to be a handful of slots developers has turned into a huge market. Some developers are big, some are small, some only build mobile slots, some only focus on slots for land based casinos. However the great news for players is there is bags of variety and some really clever games being produced. We really hope that there are even more great slots developed, making things even more enjoyable for all of us players.


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|The Old Luneta Hotel when it was built
One day, she meets a gentleman who sees the beauty beyond that loneliness. He tells her that there's a world out there that she should again be a part of. Slowly, the vigor she once had would return. She might not have discovered the fountain of youth but she finds love that would save her. With a mix of courage and trepidation, she steps out of her house. She discovers that this new world that has forgotten her is ready to take her back again. They were waiting for her to walk the streets of the city that would draw more inspiration from her. This is her story.
The government is considering it since having a post office in a building this big is not cost-effective. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Manila's future may seem to be brighter than sunshine. If this would be our way to a greener and cleaner Manila, I am all for it.


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Despite crude prices stabilizing now that OPEC has agreed to limit/cut production, many investors are on edge given the uncertainties in Europe and elsewhere in the world.
Among the stocks in the spotlight on the last day of the third quarter are Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST), CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ:CAMP), Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (NYSE:PBR), Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC), and Cabelas Inc (NYSE:CAB). Let's analyze why each company is trending and see what the smart money thinks of each of the five stocks.
At Insider Monkey, we track over 750 hedge funds, whose quarterly 13F filings we analyze and determine their collective sentiment towards several thousand stocks. However, our research has shown that the best strategy is to follow hedge funds into their small-cap picks. This approach can allow monthly returns of nearly 95 basis points above the market, as we determined through extensive backtests covering the period between 1999 and 2012 (see the details here).
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) shares are nearly 4% in the green this morning after the retailer reported earnings of $1.77 per share for its fiscal year 2016 fourth quarter, beating the Street's estimate by $0.04. Revenue for the period was $35.73 billion, up by 2.1% year-over-year and $1.08 billion below the consensus estimate. Although revenue missed expectations, analysts took solace in the company's ex-gas, ex-forex comparable-store sales increase of around 3% for the fiscal quarter. Of the 749 top funds that we track which filed 13Fs for the June reporting period, 39 of them had a long position in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) at the end of the second quarter, down by four funds from the end of the first quarter.
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CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ:CAMP) is 14% in the red after reporting disappointing fiscal 2017 second quarter earnings. Although the company's bottom-line of $0.27 per share met the average analyst estimate, CalAmp's top-line of $90.5 million missed the Street's estimate by $1.76 million. Sales rose by 9.6% year-over-year, while consolidated gross margin came in at 42%. Due to tough macro conditions, CalAmp's management was cautious in terms of guidance for the very near term, with expectations of adjusted EBITDA of $11 million-to-$14 million and adjusted net income of $0.24-to-$0.30 per share for its fiscal third quarter. The number of funds in our database with holdings in CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ:CAMP) rose by two during the second quarter to 17 at the end of June.
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The news business tends to view the end of December as a time for soft holiday features. Yet for some major outlets, there was no break from media bias against Israel.
In what was only the most egregious example of a growing genre of stories, The Wall Street Journal published a feature on Dec. 24 by Kenneth Woodward that claimed Christians in Bethlehem were being strangled by Israeli security measures. He also blamed the demographic decline of Palestinian Christians on Israel. The point of this false polemic is that the Jews are the villains who are ensuring that there's no room at the inn for Christians.
Putting the blame on Israel for the situation facing these Christians is to illustrate either ignorance or bias. The decline of Christianity in Bethlehem is due to the rise of intolerant Islamism, which seeks to destroy all non-Muslim communities, not Zionism.
Even more to the point, the plight of Christian villages, such as Beit Jala outside of Bethlehem, that rest on the front line of Israel's security fence is the result of the use of such places by both Hamas and Fatah as shooting ranges against Israelis. The grinch stealing the Palestinian Christmas is not Israel; it is the Islamist war on Israel and non-Muslims. Those who sympathize with Christian Arabs do them no favor when they ignore their real oppressors and join the pack bashing Israel.


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Roman numerals outdoors in Y5
Year 5 created roman numerals using resources outdoors.
On Friday 12th July year 5 explored Roman numerals. They were eager to explore outside and used resources they found to create numbers with Roman numerals. They used sticks and stones to write down the year, today's date and their birthday. The children enjoyed the task and learnt their Roman numerals as well.


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Job: Dark Knight/Blue Mage
Notorious Monster
|Garlaige Citadel (S)
HP = Detects Low HP; M = Detects Magic; Sc = Follows by Scent; T(S) = True-sight; T(H) = True-hearing
JA = Detects job abilities; WS = Detects weaponskills; Z(D) = Asleep in Daytime; Z(N) = Asleep at Nighttime; A(R) = Aggressive to Reive participants
- Spawns at (F-9) of map 2 in Garlaige Citadel (S). 4 hours after last death/despawn.
- Possesses an Auto Ice Spikes and Enblizzard/Enparalyze effect.
- Resistant to all non-Fire based elemental magic.
- Wields a Great Sword, and uses all the regular Great Sword weapon skills, plus Grim Halo.
- Retaliates against magic with instant cast Blizzard IV, but can only counter every so often. (When time nuking with several BLMs, the first one to land gets Blizzard IV back.)
- Has a very high natural regen.
- Absorbs damage dealt by Job Abilities. eg: Shield Bash, Eagle Eye Shot, etc, however does take normal damage from Quick Draw.
- Does not always seem to absorb Job Ability damage. Shield Bash has been used and dealt damage to Elatha
- "Levels Up" several times during fight.
- Has a maximum level that it can reach.
- Seems to level up after any form of Magic is cast on him, I.E, Nukes, Flash, Stun, Etc etc.
- Uses Draw-in similar to that of the Minotaur. When you attack the NM it will draw everyone in the alliance to it, you cannot kite the NM more than 20-30 yalms from where it spawns. Anytime someone with hate is too far from the NM, everyone in the alliance will be drawn in to the center of the NM.
- Uses ice-based blue magic such as Cold Wave and Frost Breath, and ice-based black magic such as Blizzaga III, Paralyga and Bindga.
- His Blizzaga III spell is not very potent, deals about 300 damage with Shellra V on.
- Will absorb physical combat damage while mid-cast or mid-weapon skill. Will never absorb Fire-based elemental magic.
- Despawns after emoting "The monster fades before your eyes, a look of disappointment on its face" when everyone with enmity dies.
- Can use Blood Weapon multiple times below 35% HP.
- Always pairs Blood Weapon with Shockwave. This combination is very dangerous, as Shockwave has a very large range (15+ yalms) and will put everyone to sleep. Poison potions and the use of Sentinel or Invincible is recommended.
- Attack speed increases during Blood Weapon as he will not cast or use weapon skills.
- Seems to have a Paralyze aura for all people in close-range during 2hr. Mages must be quick to Paralyna the tanks so they can use the appropriate Job Abilities.
- Re-uses Blood Weapon approx. every 5 minutes.
- As Utsusemi will absorb Blizzard IV retaliation, the use of many Black Mage/Ninjas will allow for an easy defeat of this NM. Even when Elatha reaches max level, a Black Mage in Elemental Magic gear can cast Fire IV for about 800 damage before taking resistances into account.
- The nature of enmity on this mob is unique. Any actions, regardless of what it is will draw the attention of each of the new Fomor NMs. {IE. Paladin: Sentinel+Flash (hate on PLD). Corsair Quick Draw 66 damage (hate on Corsair.) However, there is a common tactic to keeping hate on the PLD. That being cure spam on the NM. Always casting cure/cure II, banish II, etc. will keep the NMs attention on better than normal means.
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Historical Background[edit]
In Irish mythology, Elatha (or Elathan) was a prince of the Fomorians and the father of Bres by Ériu of the Tuatha Dé Danann. The imagery surrounding him (he visits Ériu at night by sea on a silver boat) suggests he may once have been a moon god.
This article uses material from the "Elatha" article on FFXIclopedia and is licensed under the CC-BY-SA License.


text: We have been Blessed to stay at this particular unit at Hidden Dunes in the past. We love the layout of the floor plan, the VIEWS are AMAZING! The décor is so beachy and upscale and little touches that just shouts comfort to us. My grandkids (20 yr and 15 yr) LOVE this place, the balcony size is perfect, location perfect for us. Very quiet for us all the times we have been. We are fortunate to have even dealt with Beach Blue staff and they " ROCK " You cannot find the personal attention today that I have received from one in particular. I was really impressed. You will not regret your time here at #1601 . I have stayed in a few others at Hidden Dunes, but our FAVORITE by far is #1601 Thank you to the owner's for sharing your beautiful place for us to make memories too. Priceless for us!


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Manny Khoshbin is no stranger to the fine automobile. Don't believe me? Check out his Instagram profile, which is just full of pictures of his supercar collection as the subject. His collection at the beginning of last week was pretty incredible, but with the addition of his new chameleon carbon fiber McLaren P1, it's become even more astounding.
(Also Check Out: Chrome McLaren P1 Goes Through McDonalds Drive-Thru)
His new McLaren P1, which he calls the MK Edition, was the star of the show at Lamborghini Newport Beach's Supercar Show. Videographers, photographers and enthusiasts gathered around the car as it sat in front of the dealership. Jaws were dropping left and right the closer guests walked toward the car. From afar, one might think that the color-changing effect was coming from paint, but upon closer inspection you can see it's naked carbon fiber with an overlay. And if you look even closer, you can see that the bottom of the car has a matte finish, while the top is glossy.
Khoshbin's P1, along with CJ Wilson's, has to be the most insane example yet. Check it out in the video below.
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We all know men who wear the same pair of ill-fitting pants over and over again. For the longest time, men have ignored bottom wear. Their attention to fashion has not moved past their shirts, T-shirts and suits. But without the right pants, your look remains incomplete. Henry & Smith has introduced chinos and jeans that will change the way you look at (and in) bottomwear. With over 30 colours, the perfect fit, reasonable prices and a lot more, the brand is simplifying fashion choices for men.
Here are the top 7 ways in which Henry & Smith is revolutionising bottomwear for men.
1. Find the perfect fit
Your days of settling for an average fit are over. Henry & Smith's chinos come with a 93% fit rate. The products are meant for men of all shapes and sizes and cover an impressive range of 28-42 waist size.
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Cloverdale Playhouse
The Cloverdale Playhouse is Montgomery's community theater in every sense of the word- our cast and crew are volunteers who love what they do. Find your role at the Playhouse: audition, volunteer, or become a Friend of the Playhouse and support Montgomery's new home for the performing arts!
Located in a former church in historic Old Cloverdale, the Cloverdale Playhouse opened its inaugural season in 2012. Special events and guest performances occur throughout the year. To keep in touch with our special events, ticket sales, auditions, volunteer opportunities and Playhouse School children's classes, visit our website to subscribe for emails!
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NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard and Alabama Department of Marine Resources rescued three people in the water 12 miles south of Dauphin Island, Alabama, Friday.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a report at 7:27 a.m. of a collision between a catamaran with four people aboard and a pleasure craft with three people aboard. The pleasure craft subsequently capsized and the three people aboard were thrown into the water.
Watchstanders directed the launch of a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Dauphin Island. An Alabama Department of Marine Resources boatcrew was already on scene.
The AMR boatcrew recovered the three survivors from the water and transported them to emergency medical services at Billy Goat Hole.
The Station Dauphin Island RB-M boatcrew escorted the catamaran crew to Dauphin Island Marina.


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You Can't Beat Our Meat!
Rib Hut has the greatest ribs in the world, according to Robert, 11. Although we haven't had all the ribs in the world, we agree that they're up there. It's no surprise after learning about the smoking process that Rib Hut is such a firm believer in. They prep the meat to be in optimum condition for smoking, smoke the meats using a combination of pecan and mesquite wood for 8-12 hours, depending on the cut, and then carve the meats upon order to the customers' specifications. Upon entering Rib Hut's country-charmed ski chalet, you will be welcomed with the byproduct of this process: the mouth-watering BBQ smell.
But something that we noticed after looking through their menu and speaking with the owners is that Rib Hut is much more than just a BBQ restaurant — it's a local southwest restaurant that also serves BBQ. When Rib Hut started in 1984, they focused on BBQ, but realized they could offer other popular southwest s taples for customers looking for something beyond BBQ. To name a few of these southwest staples, they offer half-pound Black Angus burgers, 16-ounce steaks, loaded-to-the-gills spuds, smoked chicken, fried catfish, wings, jalapeño poppers, loaded nachos, veggie pitas, and more.
Despite the variety of options offered at Rib Hut, one thing is constant: their massive portions. Sandwiches come with one side of your choice with an option for another side for $1; BBQ plates come with your choice of two sides; and steaks come with your choice of three sides. If you're like me, you may find it difficult to pick from their robust list of 13 sides, but no matter what you choose, you won't be disappointed.
Needless to say, to-go boxes are not uncommon at Rib Hut, partially because of the amount of food and partially because people want to make sure they leave room for one of Rib Hut's unbelievable desserts. They offer homemade cobblers that are truly a must-have, root beer floats, cheesecake, and a hot fudge brownie sundae that is lights-out.
Beyond Rib Hut's delicious food, they also offer an impressively large beer selection that covers local craft beers, international favorites, and nearly everything in-between. At their East Side location, they offer a full bar on top of their beer selection, making it a local favorite watering hole for anyone wanting a drink to go with some great bar food.
It is also extremely easy for customers to get their Rib Hut fix — they offer online ordering, a call-ahead drive-through option at the East Side location, and even a text-to-order option that I must say is incredibly cool (and efficient!). They are also a local favorite catering option, serving anywhere from 20 to 1,500 people across private parties, corporate events, and weddings.
Rib Hut really does it all and does so with a passion for their local community, a smile on their faces, and an unrivaled standard for quality and service. If you're in the mood for some truly exceptional southwest staples that appeal to the whole family, swing by one of their two locations (West and East sides) — you will not be disappointed and will likely find yourself with a new regular place to eat or drink.
Rib Hut West (Across from UTEP)
2612 N. Mesa St., El Paso, TX 79902
Open Sun.–Tues. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Rib Hut East (Tierra Este Shopping Center)
12302 Bldg. J Montana Ave., Suite 901-903, El Paso, TX 79938
Open Sun.–Tues. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.


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One of the main goals was to make it easy for DIY hobbyists with limited resources to build this add on to the Pi.
Here is the link : https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=102015
I just updated the post to reflect on two different versions of the DC-DC Buck/Boost converter board, and also a method to reduce wasted energy by a simple modification.
This design is continued to be tweaked and upgraded, make sure you have a look every once in a while.
Below are the diagrams of both Buck/Boost variations that I have.


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CLEVELAND – The Ninth Coast Guard District has deployed additional assets and personnel in support of the Deepwater Horizon response oil spill mission in the Gulf of Mexico.
As part of a unified multi-agency effort, 148 people, four air boats, an HH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter and a Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System (VOSS) have now been deployed from the Ninth District to the Gulf of Mexico. This mission is an ongoing effort to protect the fragile ecosystem in the gulf and mitigate the effects of the oil spill.
As part of this effort, the Ninth Coast Guard District deployed the four airboats, with a complement of 22 crewmembers, hailing from small boat stations at Belle Isle, Mich., Saginaw River, Mich., Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., Alexandria Bay, New York, and Marblehead, Ohio. Ninth District airboat crews were previously deployed for search and rescue, and pollution recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Before mobilizing local units for this or any deployment, the Coast Guard conducts a comprehensive assessment to ensure that local missions are not at risk. The men and women of the Ninth Coast Guard District stand ready to respond to any maritime emergency worldwide, but our first priority is always to the citizens of the Great Lakes.
The Ninth Coast Guard District encompasses 6,700 miles of American shoreline and over 1,500 miles of an international border with Canada. Approximately 6,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian members assigned to the Coast Guard serve the district. During an average year, the Ninth District saves $12,880,600 in property and responds to 439 marine casualty and pollution cases.
For media inquiries, contact the Ninth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office at (216) 902-6020.
For the latest information on cleanup efforts, please visit the Unified Command website.


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As an intermediate bodybuilders you got problem. Your shoulders do not grow as the good ol days.
Those old days when you grew from strength to strength. But now its your second year of training and your shoulder growth has plateaued. Have you reached your genetic limit?
Far from it. Use the super-set training to kick start your slow shoulders into growth mode.
Here is an effective 4 week Shoulder Muscle Building Workout for intermediate Bodybuilders to bring up those lagging shoulders.
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Maximising the high threshold muscle fibers should be your first goal for faster muscle gains. I have covered them in the beginner shoulder muscle building workout.
But as an intermediate bodybuilder with 2 solid years of such high threshold muscle training, you need to target the under-trained low threshold muscle fibers too.
Superset training, where you train 2 or 3 exercises without rest interval targets your entire muscle fiber range. More fibers stimulated means more muscle growth.
Lets see the 4 week super set workout...
Here my my 2 X a week shoulder workout. Since this is a specialisation workout, you will train back and legs once a week only. Chest training takes a backseat as it will tire your shoulder joint unnecessarily, hence best avoided.
This uses the 3 best shoulder exercises and supersets them for higher stimulation.
Perform the second exercise in every workout without any rest interval. Keep the second exercise set up ready and move to it quickly.
Key: You wil have to use lesser loads for second exercise than you would normally do. I suggest 50 to 70% weight and max them out for reps.
This lower loads and high reps targets your low threshold muscle fibers - so that you get both type II and type I fiber stimulation.
Why 4 Weeks?
Because the training effect principle proves that it takes 4 weeks to get the most out of any workout.
Training Effect: 4 weeks for intermediate and advanced bodybuilders and 6 weeks for beginners.
Intermediate bodybuilders cannot train like beginners anymore. The MI40X is a very effective muscle building program for intermediate bodybuilders.
I highly recommend it.
Click here to learn more about the MI40X muscle building program.
Supersets are great shoulder muscle builders for intermediate bodybuilders as they target both the type II {high threshold} and type I {low threshold} muscle fibers and give you the complete shoulder muscle workout.
Use my 4 week workout above, you will be happy with the results.
All the Best.
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Many around the world have just finished watching the USA vs. Algeria game in South Africa. USA won the match (1-0) and will be able to continue to play in the 2010 World Cup. I'm happy with the final score (sorry, Algeria) but not so happy about something else. During the time of each World Cup match, around 140 children in Africa will die from diarrheal illnesses related to dirty water and a lack of toilets.
One organization, Wash-United, hopes people will become more aware of these issues during the 2010 World Cup. They have enlisted football greats like Didier Drogba, Nwankwo Kanu, and Stephen Appiah and created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to help the spread the world. Enjoy these PSAs as part of the PSA-a-thon Series, and keep watching and rooting for your favorite teams.
Football Greats for Safe Water and Sanitation
Desmond Tutu for Safe Water and Sanitation
Can't get enough? The other five PSAs in the series cover rainwater harvesting in India, the LA Tap Project, a water-conservation campaign in Denver, the Tap Project 2009, and Charity Water.


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Lebanon's Banque Audi has bought Banque Saradar in a $159 million cash and equity deal, to create the country's largest banking group by assets. The operation remains subject to the approval of authorities at the Central Bank of Lebanon.
The financial architecture of the agreement consists of the acquisition of all of the shares of Banque Saradar by Banque Audi, against a cash payment of $100 million together with the issuance of new shares, dedicated to the shareholders of Banque Saradar, equivalent to nine percent of the total number of shares of the new entity.
According to the merger agreement, the two institutions shall maintain their independent legal status and will continue to operate separately, while becoming part of one bank: Audi-Saradar Group.
Based on year-end 2003 figures, the consolidated assets of the new group amount $12.44 billion when including fiduciary deposits, security accounts and assets under management. Consolidated deposits stand at $7.56 billion and loans at $1.97 billion. Shareholders' equity amounts to $575 million, reported a press release.
Banque Saradar will become the private bank of the group. Audi Investment Bank will cover the activities of corporate and investment banking. Banque Audi will be the commercial and retail bank of the Group.
According to Banque Audi, the operation is expected to benefit the Lebanese economy, the Lebanese banking sector, the customer base of both banks and their respective shareholders and staff. The consolidation of the Lebanese banking industry and the emergence of large national banking entities will contribute to the improvement of the economy's overall efficiency and the reinforcement of its banking industry, thus ensuring a better positioning on the regional financial chessboard.
Given the existence of two affiliates in France, a request to merge the two entities will be presented to Banque de France, following the closing of the agreement. The merger would result in the creation of Banque Audi Saradar (France). — (menareport.com)
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Convergys contract transfer under fire
The division was recently acquired by NorthgateArinso.
Florida should renegotiate key aspects of its current employee human resource management and services contract, People First, before approving the assignment of the contract from Convergys to NorthgateArinso, Florida TaxWatch said on Thursday.
The state recently signed a five-year extension on the contract worth $248 million. Mere months after signing the agreement, however, Convergys announced plans to sell its Jacksonville-based Human Resources Management line of business to NorthgateArinso, a global human resources software and services provider based in the United Kingdom.
The sale effectively transfers Convergys' contractual obligations to NorthgateArinso, which requires approval of the Department of Management Services, a division of state government fending off efforts by Senate Republicans to break it up.
Florida TaxWatch, a statewide, nonpartisan research organization, said the state should use the reassignment opportunity to renegotiate People First to shorten the recently extended contract with a new expiration date of August 2012. In the interim, the state should begin advertising for a competitive bidding process with the chosen vendor picking up in 2012.
"Competitive bidding is the way that we ensure that the state gets the best value for the taxpayers of Florida," Dominic M. Calabro, president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, said in a statement.
In addition to shortening the length of the contract, TaxWatch said the extension should require North gateArinso to locate at least 60 percent of its North American workforce in Florida, as well as move its North American headquarters to the state - a somewhat unusual requirement.
In a meeting with Mayor John Peyton on Monday, Trey Campbell, president of NorthgateArinso Americas, announced the company's intent to relocate its Atlanta headquarters to Jacksonville.
Stressing the point that the contract was still a Convergys contract, Campbell, in an interview Thursday, said Convergys would comprise the largest part of the new NorthgateArinso footprint, but making a commitment to meet TaxWatch's 60 percent goal wasn't feasible for the company.
"We have other clients and obligations," Campbell said. "But, we do want to grow and hope to bring lots of jobs to the state of Florida. This contract is an important part of that."
Convergys employs 1,610 in Jacksonville, of which 675 work in the HRM division and would become employees of NorthgateArinso, which would boost the company's global workforce to about 6,000 with the acquisition.
John Gibson, president of employee care for Convergys in Jacksonville, says he remains confident the Department of Management Services will ultimately approve the reassignment of the contract.
"This contract is a great deal for the state," Gibson said. "It was when it was negotiated and it remains one."
Gibson said the proposed 60 percent Florida employee requirement was something even Convergys doesn't currently meet.
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Star rising at Cal for Scarsdale's Yanni Hufnagel
- Scarsdale%27s Yanni Hufnagel is an assistant coach for the Berkeley%27s men%27s basketball team.
- At 31%2C Hufnagel has coached at Oklahoma%2C Harvard%2C Vanderbilt and Cal.
- Hufnagel has been praised nationally for his recruiting acumen.
- Hufnagel has helped train NBA stars Blake Griffin and Jeremy Lin%2C among others.
A conversation with Yanni Hufnagel is something of an adventure in interpersonal relations. In the length of one call, the 31-year-old offers snapshots into the life of a man who moves too fast to possibly glimpse it all.
Seaboard-to-seaboard living is the norm for an ever-rising assistant college basketball coach who's mad about recruiting. So if a moment requires Hufnagel to talk to two or three people at once, he will do so — breathlessly.
"Yanni is, without question, one of the more relentless people I've ever met in my life," said CBS college basketball analyst Jon Rothstein, who is originally from Mahopac. "He's like the college basketball version of the Energizer bunny. He doesn't stop. No matter what time of day it is, he's trying to make whatever program he's working for better."
Hufnagel's total devotion to his trade has transformed him into one of the country's top young assistants, the speed of his ascent matched only by his loquaciousness. He's only a few months into his first year at the University of California, Berkeley, after stops at Oklahoma, Harvard and Vanderbilt.
"I think when you're passionate about what you do and what you believe in, in a kid, a prospect, then it doesn't really feel like work," Hufnagel said recently on a cab ride to the airport for a three-city recruiting trip. "I'm going to do whatever it takes."
That once meant running his Starting Lineup action figures through plays as a kid. It later meant going behind the microphone for local broadcasts as a 16-year-old color analyst the season he was cut from the Scarsdale varsity.
"He used to come on broadcasts like he was Bill Raftery, using phrases like 'nickel-dimer,' breaking down how teams were defending or pushing tempo," said Ed Cohen, Hufnagel's long-ago partner who now works play-by-play for the Rutgers women, CBS Sports Network and ESPN3. "It just wasn't the way a normal 16-year-old kid would analyze games on public-access TV."
Hufnagel later worked as a student manager at Cornell, but says he didn't fully commit to coaching until he packed his car for Oklahoma at 23. He worked as a graduate assistant for two seasons under Jeff Capel, and worked alongside Blake Griffin, the future No. 1 pick and NBA superstar.
"In this business, you have to get lucky with the people you're around and the players you're around," he said. "I think a major key that turned the engine for me was being with Blake and with Jeff for those two years. Being around them, appreciating their work ethic, that was important for me to see early on."
Hufnagel earned his first real experience as a coach and recruiter in a four-year stint at Harvard under Tommy Amaker. He thrived on forming relationships with student-athletes, especially from the West Coast. Former Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin starred for one of Harvard's best teams ever; Hufnagel later lured Wesley Saunders, a top-100 recruit, from Los Angeles to, yes, the Ivy League.
Iona Prep senior Matt Ryan is among the countless prospects courted by Hufnagel. Ryan remembers that their first phone conversation took place while the coach checked out at the supermarket.
Although Ryan ended up committing to Notre Dame this summer, Hufnagel left a strong impression. He visited Ryan at school multiple times and was both dogged and prescient.
"He basically sees the future," Ryan said. "He told me what kind of school I was going to go to, and he was right."
Hufnagel spent last season at Vanderbilt — a significant step forward — but jumped at the opportunity to move closer to the fertile California recruiting ground. New Golden Bears coach Cuonzo Martin, a former Purdue star, called and offered him a job in April.
The offer caught Hufnagel by surprise. Martin had spent the last three seasons at Southeastern Conference rival Tennessee, but Hufnagel says the two had never said more than hello.
"I did not know him," he said.
The success he's had in the state and the higher profile of the Cal program led to Hufnagel's decision. He conceded it could also be another push forward in his ultimate pursuit.
"I think by taking this job, I put myself in position where, down the road, I could be a possibility for a job out here if the opportunity presents itself," he said.
"At some point, an athletic director has to believe in you and give you your first opportunity. I hope that day is coming, but right now I'm not looking for it. When it happens, it happens. My first priority is to help Coach Martin win here at Cal."
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Yanni Hufnagel coaching Bio
Age: 31
Hometown: Scarsdale
School: California
Previous stops: Oklahoma (2007-09)*, Harvard (2009-13), Vanderbilt (2013-14)
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• Microsoft's acquisition of Event Zero's 'UC Commander' analytics platform strengthens its UC solutions.
• The decision of who to work with for UC solutions is not easy and there are many good options – but integration is key and end users should consider who is best placed to work with their telecoms and IT estate.
Microsoft recently announced the acquisition of the 'technology assets' underlying Event Zero's 'UC Commander' product suite. The UC Commander suite provides a series of management and analytics tools specifically for Microsoft Skype for Business (Skype). Presently, Skype users can already use the Office 365 administration centre to assign phone numbers, view usage reporting for audio and video calls/conferences, and to monitor call quality. The new acquisition will add further diagnostic and troubleshooting tools within a single new portal. Microsoft also envisages that its SP partners will be able to more easily connect on-premise Skype deployments with Office 365 and hybrid environments in general. Continue reading "Microsoft's UC Commander Acquisition Boosts Skype for Business and Increases the Squeeze on Service Providers"


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Unlike some canine accessories which may just be desirable rather than necessary, every dog of any size needs a lead some or all of the time. It is a legal requirement for a dog to be on a lead at all times in certain areas and an owner will be held responsible and suffer legal penalties, and even imprisonment, if a dog causes injury or death through the negligence of the owner who did not have the dog on a lead where compulsory to do so. So, purchase of a dog-lead must be made after consideration of many factors. The features and use of the lead must be considered carefully. There are various types of lead such as basic, training, retractable and leads labelled to warn passer-bys about traits or behaviour of the dog. However, this review is just concerned to present the best basic dog leads.
It is very important to consider the size, weight and level/type of activity of your dog as well as the build, comfort and physical make-up of the owner who may have weak wrists or arthritis, for example. A lead may suit one owner or dog but not another. The bungee-type leads are reported to reduce pulling, for example, but in some cases the dog enjoys the "bounce back" and the problem is exacerbated !
The lead must be short and strong enough to allow an owner to quickly restrain a dog or direct him away from danger to himself or others and yet long enough to allow the dog to move freely. Increasingly popular is a 2nd "traffic" handle allowing the owner to draw the dog near when necessary. The material from which it is made must be considered for durability and ease of cleaning and maintenance. You need a lead which will not need great pulling or yanking to communicate your wishes to the dog. This is actually counter-productive as the dog will resist it eventually and the owner's arm will be strained and ache. The clip attaching the lead to the collar or harness must be strong and not break when the dog pulls. If it were to snap or fly off at a time of danger and the dog breaks free, there could be serious consequences e.g. accident or injury affecting the dog or others. Some owners, happy with a lead on other grounds, attach a carabiner clip for extra safety. Many handles are now padded for the comfort of the owner but, again, if the lead lacks a padded handle but ticks most other boxes, an owner may decide to just wear comfortably-padded gloves.
Last but not least, some owners frankly admit that the wrong lead can cause dog-walking to become too much of a challenge and a chore but this can change to fun overnight by choosing the right lead !
JBYAMUK 5 FT Strong Dog Lead with Comfortable Padded Handle and Highly Reflective Threads for Small, Medium and Large Dogs (5-FT, Black)
This is a very good basic dog lead and fits small, medium and large dogs. It is very popular, stylish and keenly-priced. The braided nylon is of the climbing-rope variety designed to withstand considerable weight and gives high resistance to chewing. A feature which is much appreciated is that it can be easily shortened via a D-ring. The nylon has reflective threads which gives good visibility when walking a dog at night. It has a doggy poop bag holder and the handle is comfortably padded and adapts to the shape of the walker's fingers.
- Nylon climbing-rope which is twice as strong as normal rope
- Comfortable padded handle
- Strong 360-degree swivel clip
- Brand JYBAMUK
- Weight: 281 g
- Package Dimensions: 25.9 x 17 x 5 cm
- Length: 5 feet
- 360-degree swivel metal clip attaches to collar via a safety lock catch
- Very strong. It can withstand up to 700 pounds of impact without breaking.
- Hard to snap as made of 1/2 inch diameter nylon climbing rope
with unique high-density anti-bite layer design inside
- Comfortable padded handle. Adapts to shape of finger grips.
- Chew-resistant
- Easily shortened via a D-ring
- Doggy poop bag holder
- Easy to clean
- Handle weak and can snap. Rubber lining can also split.
- Coverings near handle and near clip slide out of place
Sweetie Rope Dog Lead - Innovative Design with Two Padded Handles - Reflective Stitching & O-Ring - 5 FT Long Leash for Medium & Large Sized Pets - Weather Resistant & Strong Material
This basic dog lead is suitable for dogs of medium and large size.
The consensus of many, including a person who has walked many dogs for 50 years and people with many different breeds, sizes and temperaments of dogs, is that this is the best lead that they have ever had. It is made of weather-resistant heavy-duty climbing rope material of a good thickness, half-inch diameter, is reflective and has a 2nd "traffic" handle which has made controlling a dog and bringing it nearer, when necessary, so much easier. The clip to which a collar or harness is attached is also metal, 2-inches and heavy-duty. It is also stylish in orange and black and the handles are webbed and padded and very comfortable. The manufacturer offers a lifetime guarantee in the event of any fault or failure. This is a sign of the quality of the lead and of the customer service.
- Strong climbing-rope nylon material
- 2nd "traffic" webbed and padded handle
- Tangle-free 2-inch heavy-duty metal clip
- Handle includes an O Ring to attach poo bag holder, clicker and collapsible bowl
- Brand SWEETIE
- Weight: 240g
- Package Dimensions: 20.7 x 15.9 x 5.1 cm
- Length: 5 ft.
- Lifetime guarantee
- 5 ft length
- Half inch diameter
- Strong. Made of strong but elasticated climbing rope
- 2 comfortable handles. Each padded. 2nd handle at mid-length can be used when needing dog closer as in traffic.
- Does not tangle easily.
- Handy O ring on handle can be used to attach poop bag
- Can be used to walk 2 dogs with a splitter
- O ring is fitted on the main handle so you can clip it shut to wear in a loop around your neck when your dog is off the lead.
- Easy to clean
- Strong 2" heavy-duty metal swivel clip
- Weather-resistant
- Danger of dog getting leg stuck in 2nd handle loop if dog lead allowed to trail behind
Rope Dog Lead with Soft Padded Handle and High Reflective Threads, 5FT Durable Rope Twist Lead in Strong Pulling Support all Size Dogs
This is also a good basic dog lead suitable for dogs of all sizes. It is made of mountain-climbing braided rope nylon with reflective threads and is chew-resistant. The 360-degree clip prevents twists and turns and helps the dog not to escape from its collar. The diameter is half-inch which helps add to the strength. It is also stylishly designed and has a comfortable padded neoprene/rubber handle. It is also easy to clean.
- Mountain-climbing braided rope material
- 360-degree clip prevents twists and turns
- Both sides of lead fitted with strong rubber ring
- Brand U-PICKS
- Weight: 209 g
- Package Dimensions: 24.3 x 17.6 x 4.4 cm
- Length: 5 feet
- Metal clip turns 360 degrees to prevent lead twisting and turning.
Clip hard to escape from collar.
- Strong mountain-climbing braided rope
- Comfortable non-slip neoprene/rubber padded handle
- Chew-resistant
- Rubber parts at top and bottom of lead can come off soon, exposing thread and risking it falling apart sooner.
- Can stretch significantly, making the lead longer than intended.
- Handle breaks easily
- Rubber piece near clip can come away
Just Pet Zone Strong Dog Lead 5 Feet - Hands-Free Running dog Lead Reflective Stitching - Zero Shock Shock-Absorbing Technology. by Just Pet Zone
This is designed to absorb shocks suffered by the walker when dog pulls. It is a bungee-type material. It also has an innovative padded handle which wraps around the hand of the walker and provides not only good grip but comfort, much appreciated by those with weak wrists. The trim of the lead is reflective. The clasp is heavy-duty with a locking clip which cannot get accidentally undone and allow dog to escape. Clasp easy to attach and detach from collar or harness.
- Innovative padded handle which wraps around the hand
- Buckle on handle is released and connected quickly
- Bungee-type lead with shock-absorbing section
- Brand JUST PET ZONE
- Weight 141 g
- Package Dimensions 29.7 x 10.1 x 3.3 cm
- Length 5 feet (adjustable)
- Padded Handle worn like a glove and adjusts to hands of different sizes. Useful for those with weak wrists.
- Bungee-type lead helps reduce strain on owner when dog jerks
- Heavy clasp with locking clip which cannot get accidentally undone and allow dog to escape. Clasp easy to attach and detach from collar or harness
- Easy to clean
- When dog pulls, the point where the hand goes through the buckle will tighten and press into hand, which can cause discomfort.
MEKEET Large Dog Lead Leash, 1.5m Double Handles Dog Lead Heavy Duty Strong Nylon Reflective Dog Leash with 2 Padded Handles Extra Traffic Lead for Safety Training Walking Medium & Large Sized Pets by MEKEET
This is suitable for medium and large dogs. It is made of strong nylon and is reflective. It is wider than normal, being 1 inch thick. It also has a convenient metal buckle or gunmetal-finished D-ring onto which you can hang doggy poo bags, portable bags or oher useful objects and makes walking with your pet easier as everything is to hand. It has 2 padded handles. The 2nd is a "traffic" handle which lets the walker draw the dog closer in areas of pedestrian or vehicular traffic and so protects the dog, passers-by and vehicles.
- Strong nylon
- Useful D-ring for hanging objects
- 2nd padded "traffic" handle
- Item Weight 222 g
- Package Dimensions 15.4 x 10.2 x 2.8 cm
- Length 6 ft.
- Strong nylon
- Padded 1st handle and padded 2nd "traffic" handle
- Gunmetal-finished D-ring fitted to the leash to easily clip on attachments like poop bag holders.
- Wider than normal – 1 inch
- Strong nylon
- Padded 1st handle and padded 2nd "traffic" handle
- Gunmetal-finished D-ring fitted to the leash to easily clip on attachments like poop bag holders.
- Wider than normal – 1 inch


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Mid to late spring is Elderflower season. These beautiful flowers make the most amazing cordial and it is very simple to make. Elderflowers are everywhere, once you know what you are looking for, you will spot the trees all the time. Usually growing along the roadside, near rivers and parks.
Before you head off to find Elderflowers it's important to know that the Elderberry plant is poisonous. I don't want to scare anyone away from making your own cordial but it's something you should know, and something I wasn't aware of until I had made my first ever batch last year and had to throw it out.
The leaves, stems and unripe berries of both red and black elderberry species contain cyanide-inducing glycosides which can cause a toxic buildup of cyanide in the body. When using elderflowers, be sure to remove them from all but that smallest stem attachments to keep these toxins out of your food.
Once you have gathered your Elderflowers for your cordial you will need to take the flowers off the stems. the easiest way to do this is using your fingers or a fork and gently push the flowerhead into the bowl. See below.
To make your cordial, you will need:
- 1k sugar
- 6 cups boiling water
- 3 medium lemons, washed
- 30 large Elderflower heads
- 55g citric acid
- one large glass or ceramic bowl or jar
- sterilised bottles
Preparing your cordial:
- Place the sugar into a large bowl or jar ( I have used a very large pickle jar). Pour the boiling water over the sugar and stir until all the sugar has dissolved, leave to cool.
- Peel the rind of the lemons with a peeler and add to the sugar water.
- Slice the lemons into thick slices and add to the sugar water. Add the citric acid and stir, then finally add the flower heads to the sugar water and stir again.
- Cover with a clean cloth and leave to steep for 48 hours. I usually give it a gentle stir after 24 hours and have a taste.
After 48 hours you are ready to bottle your cordial.
- Sterilise bottles in the oven or in a pot of boiling water
- Remove lemons from the cordial, strain the cordial through a clean fine muslin cloth into a clean bowl.
- Using a funnel, fill sterilized bottles, seal and store in a cool, dark place. Once opened keep in the refrigerator.
This cordial is delicious diluted with still or fizzy water.
I hope you enjoy making your own Elderflower cordial.
Becks 🍹🍹


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Beijing locations for the Made in China shoot
For our unique, high-flying fashion shoot set in Beijing with renowned artist Li Wei and his creative team, Wallpaper* picked a number of locations all over the city, focusing on dramatic angular and geometric contemporary architecture.
To accompany the portfolio in the Made in China issue (W*123), wallpaper.com takes you on a journey to three of the most architecturally interesting locations of the shoot.
See and read more about the Bumps Building by Sako Architects
See and read more about the Publishing MicroCity by Studio Pei-Zhu
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Australian cricket legend Andrew Symonds has tragically passed away in a car crash. News Corp, via australia.au, says that his family have 'confirmed his passing, and appreciated peoples' sympathy and best wishes, and asked that their privacy be respected'.
The 46-year-old was involved in a single car accident near the city of Townsville at around 11pm on Saturday May 14 (local time), approximately 50 kilometres from Symonds' home in Townsville. Reports suggest that his car rolled after leaving the road near the Alice River Bridge.
Queensland Police released a statement that read: "Early information indicates, shortly after 11pm the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled.
"Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating."
Symonds played 26 Tests for Australia and will widely be remembered for the way he burst onto the scene at the 2003 World Cup when he emerged on the international stage with a match-winning hundred against Pakistan. His blistering hundreds against England and India will also be remembered for a long time.
After retiring, Symonds worked as a commentator for Fox Sports, enhancing his reputation as a fan's favourite even further despite not even being on the cricket pitch. Fans enjoyed his expert knowledge but also were able to fall in love with his humour and wit.
Tributes have quickly emerged from those who worked alongside Symonds. Retired player and now coach Jason Gillespie wrote on Twitter: "Horrendous news to wake up to. Utterly devastated. We are all gonna miss you mate."
Fellow commentator Kerry O'Keeffe also wrote: "Hearts broken again. If we were Ted Lasso, he was our Roy Kent, called it straight, didn't bluff, was true to himself, loyal, quirky. Will be missed forever."


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Our firm was engaged to assist in the investigation of financial motive involving a large fish processing organization.
Our role involved conducting an assessment of the organization's net wealth and a series of financial ratio analyses. We obtained and reviewed financial statements and banking documents to assess the organization's compliance with bank covenants, conducted industry research and had discussions with the organization's management.
We were able to determine that the organization suffered economic losses of approximately $20 million as a result of the incident.


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It's becoming increasingly difficult for low to middle-income families to save; however, the IRS allows a Saver's Credit that could mean a $2,000 tax credit per family. Of course, it depends on the tax filer's status as well as their adjusted gross income, or AGI. The tax benefit is to increase the incentive for lower income families to put money away for retirement. Every family that qualifies should be taking advantage of this bonus tax credit.
To be eligible for the Saver's Credit…
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must not have been a full time student (you can be a part-time student)
- You must not be claimed as a dependent on another person's tax return.
- Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) must be below $63,000 (married filing jointly), or $31,500 (single).
How it works…
In 2018, if your tax status is married filing jointly and your AGI is not more than $38,000, and you meet the other requirements, then you qualify for an additional 50% tax credit. If you are above that income level it goes to a 20% tax credit from $38k up to $41k. Then it is a 10% tax credit from $41k until you are phased out above the $63,000 threshold.
Let's say that you earned $38,000 for all of 2018, and your spouse was unemployed for the entire year. If you made a $2,000 contribution to your Qualified Plan (ie IRA, Roth IRA, 401K, 403B) for 2016, then you can receive that 50% tax credit which in this case is $1000 against any taxes owing or to add to your refund. On top of that you can contribute $2000 to your spouses Qualified Plan and get an addition $1000. That is $2000 cash money in your pocket for contributing $4000 into a retirement account. $2000 is the maximum tax credit any family can receive.
This tax credit is in addition to the tax benefit you get within the IRA such as being able to deduct from your income all contributions to a Traditional IRA.
Don't miss out on this too little known tax credit that can save you big money on your taxes this year.
Also, if you don't have any investment account currently, and you know you qualify for this credit, why would you forego getting 50 cents cash back for every dollar invested. And at the same time you are putting money into a growing retirement account. A win win for sure. You can open up an IRA and contribute to it for tax year 2018 up until April 15th and still get the credit this year. Give us a call and we can get you set up with a Roth IRA or similar, no upfront costs.
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- IRS. "Retirement Savings Contributions Credit (Saver's Credit)." Retirement Savings Contributions Credit (Saver's Credit). IRS, 13 Dec. 2018. Web. 4 Feb. 2019. <https://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Plan-Participant,-Employee/Retirement-Savings-Contributions-Savers-Credit>.


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God's Plan for the Nations (Part 6)
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Psalm 2
1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,
3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7 I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
God's Plan for the Nations (Part 6)
Over the past few weeks, everything that we have studied from Psalm 2 can be boiled down to one simple phrase: God is in control. J.I. Packer said, "God controls all that happens in His world, every meal, every pleasure, every possession, every bit of sun, every night's sleep, every moment of health and safety, and everything that sustains and enriches life." If we can really get a hold of that fact, we have no reason to be fearful about what the future holds because we know that God is in control and He has given us repeated assurances in His Word that remind us to place our faith and trust in Him.
Some of those assurances have to do with how God will deal with the nations of the world who have, for the most part, turned their backs on Him. On last week, we looked at the assurance that God's Son will take ownership of the earth. Psalm 2:8 says, "Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession." In this verse, God the Father is speaking, and He promises to give the entire earth to the Son for His possession. Jesus Christ will not only rule over the earth, but the entire earth will belong to Him. Revelation 11:15 describes this wonderful occurrence when it says, "Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" With the crime, chaos, and confusion that goes on in the world, it may seem like the devil is in control. But, the Bible assures us that, behind the scenes, God is still working out His plan to bring many sinners to repentance and to one day bring about in His world the peace, justice, and righteousness that the Bible promises. As we were reminded through the hymn, "this is my Father's world." And one day, the Father will give the ownership and control of the world over to His Son who will rule and administrate with the help of His saints.
Today, we are going to look at the assurance that God's Son will punish the rebellious nations. God the Father is still speaking in verse 9 when He says to the Son, "Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel." The writers of the Bible Knowledge Commentary state, "This imagery is probably drawn from Egyptian execration customs in which the Pharaoh used his scepter to smash jars (pottery) that represented rebellious cities or nations."
When the Son of God rules on the earth, He will deal a crushing blow to the rebel nations and to their alliance with Satan. All of those who lifted up themselves in rebellion against God will be brought down. When Jesus Christ sits on the throne in Jerusalem, there will be no such thing as an uprising against His authority. And those nations and people who opposed His rule will get the judgment that they deserve.
Albert Barnes states, "That dominion which is to be conceded to him [Christ] would be not only one of protection to his friends, but also of punishment on his enemies; and the statement here is made prominent because the former part of the psalm had respect to rebels, and the Messiah is here represented as being invested with power sufficient to punish and restrain them."
Perhaps you have experienced the frustration of dealing with law enforcement officials who seem to be unable to bring justice to a situation where a crime has been committed. In our nation today, hundreds of children go missing for weeks, months, and years. Murders go unsolved. Thieves go uncaptured. Rapists walk the streets prowling for their next victim.
I am reminded of the families of the four men who were beheaded in recent weeks by the militants of the Islamic State. Can you imagine how those parents, brothers, sisters, wives, or children are feeling right now. Of course, no one can do anything to undo the beheadings. But, you would think that the governments of the world would have by now hunted down and brought justice to the evil men who carried out such a heinous crime. Yet, the hands of our governments seem tied. They seem unable to punish the evil in this world. But, when God's Son reigns on the earth, He will have no difficulty finding and punishing those who rebelled against Him and caused pain and suffering to others while doing so.
God has given us these assurances so that our hearts might not be troubled in this present age. We know that one day, God's Son will rule, God's Son will take ownership of the earth, and God's Son will punish those nations which have rebelled against Him. "Vengeance is mine," saith the Lord. "I will repay."
Because of these assurances, no matter what happens in our lives or in the world, we can choose to have the perspective expressed in the words of the old hymn —
This is my Father's world,
should my heart be ever sad?
The lord is King—let the heavens ring.
God reigns—let the earth be glad.
If you are with us today, and you do not know the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, allow me to share with you how you can trust Him for salvation so that you can be ready for His return.
First, please understand that you are a sinner, just as I am, and that you have broken God's laws. The Bible says in Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Please understand that because of your sins, you deserve eternal punishment in hell. Romans 6:23 says "the wages of sin is death…This is both physical death and spiritual death in hell. That is the bad news.
But here is the good news. John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
If you believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead, and you want to trust Him for your salvation today, please pray with me this simple prayer: Holy Father God, I realize that I am a sinner and that I have done some bad things in my life. I am sorry for my sins, and right now I choose to turn from my sins. For Jesus Christ sake, please forgive me of my sins. I now believe with all of my heart that Jesus Christ died for me, was buried, and rose again. I trust Jesus as my Savior and I choose to follow Him as Lord from this day forward. Lord Jesus, please come into my heart and save my soul and change my life today. Amen.
If you just trusted Jesus Christ as your Saviour, and you prayed that prayer and meant it from your heart, I declare to you that based upon the Word of God, you are now saved from Hell and you are on your way to Heaven. Welcome to the family of God! I want to congratulate you on doing the most important thing in life and that is receiving Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. For more information to help you grow in your newfound faith in Christ, go to Gospel Light Society.com and read "What To Do After You Enter Through the Door." Jesus Christ said in John 10:9, "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture."
God loves you. We love you. And may God bless you.


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June 25, 1881: George Gore's theft spree
The Chicago White Stockings were the most powerful team in the early National League, winning six pennants in the circuit's first 11 seasons (1876, 1880–82, 1885–86).
They did it under the shrewd front-office guidance of Albert Spalding, and with a Stone Age version of Murderers' Row that included Hall of Famers Adrian "Cap" Anson and Mike "King" Kelly, and one of the 19th century's great sluggers, Abner Dalrymple. Dalrymple was considered so dangerous at the plate in his prime that he became the first player to be intentionally walked with the bases loaded.
Then there was center fielder George "Piano Legs" Gore, one of the era's most valuable players, who was on seven pennant winners, all in the 1880s. On June 25, 1881, he did something truly extraordinary, running into the record book as the first player to steal seven bases in a game. (Only Billy Hamilton, in 1894, has matched the feat.)
Gore was a complete ballplayer. He hit for average, sometimes for power (he was the second person to smack five extra-base hits in a game), he could field, and he could throw.
He could also run really, really well.
Gore finished his 14-year career with more runs (1,327) than games played (1,310), reflecting the sturdy legwork of a player who earned his nickname because of superhero-shaped calf muscles.
In 1880 Gore led the National League in batting (.360). His average took a nosedive in 1881 (he finished at .298), but he was an artist at getting on and around the bases, and that Saturday game in June, a 12–8 win over the visiting Providence Grays, was probably his masterpiece.
According to the Chicago Daily Tribune, about 2,000 fans saw an offensive outbreak that "was full of action and at all times interesting. … Chicago won by virtue of superiority in every point of play, but notably so in base-running. Gore's performances in this respect were something phenomenal."[fn]1. Chicago Daily Tribune, June 26, 1881.[/fn]
Gore reached base five times in five plate appearances, had three solid singles and a walk, scored five runs, and generally made life really stressful for the Providence battery, pitcher Bobby Mathews and catcher Emil Gross. Gore stole second base five times—or every time he reached base—and stole third twice.
At the time, stolen bases were not part of the official statistical records in the National League, but the Tribune nonetheless noted that Gore had set "a record which as a whole has probably never been equaled in a League game."[fn]Ibid.[/fn]
The game itself wasn't a thing of beauty: "The contest was characterized by numerous errors in fielding," the Tribune reported. The teams combined to make 14 errors (10 by the Providence club). There were three passed balls (all by Gross), and only one of Chicago's dozen runs was earned.[fn]Ibid.[/fn]
At the time the White Stockings were in the midst of their longest winning streak of the season (eight games) and hottest stretch (they went 18–3 from June 4 though July 13). Gore's record-setting performance came in the second of a three-game set at home against Providence, during which Chicago outscored the Grays 39–20.
As the two teams took the field for Saturday's game, Chicago was in first place with a threegame lead over the second-place Buffalo Bisons, and Providence was in last place, one win behind Cleveland.
Chicago took a 3–0 lead in the first. Batting second, the left-handed-swinging Gore reached on either an error or a fielder's choice, stole second, and scored on Anson's double. He had base hits in the second, fourth, and sixth innings— subsequently stealing bases and scoring each time. Those helped Chicago build a 10–4 lead through six innings.
Gore walked in the eighth and scored on Ned Williamson's two-run triple to give Chicago a 12–4 lead. Providence scored its last four runs in the top of the ninth on four hits and a wild pitch.
National League rules banned Sunday baseball at the time, so the two teams finished their three-game set on Monday, a 19–12 Chicago victory.
After the series the Grays turned their fortunes around, posting the best record in the league for the stretch run (35–17–1). That included a change in field managers, with outfielder Tom York replacing second baseman Jack Farrell. It was Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn's rookie season, and he led Providence with a 25–11 record.
Chicago went 33–18 after the Providence series to finish 56–28, winning the pennant by nine games over the second-place Grays. It was a familiar pattern—Chicago won three straight pennants, 1880–82, and Providence finished second each time.
And Gore? He kept on running wild, and not just on the basepaths. Anson considered Gore one of the best players of the era, and even included him on his list of all-time greats, but claimed, "Women and wine brought about his downfall." Gore was suspended from the 1885 World Series for drunkenness, and a year later Chicago sold him to the New York Giants because of all the drinking and cavorting. He helped New York win two pennants.
In his 14 major-league seasons, Gore led the league in runs scored in 1881 (86) and 1882 (99), then scored 100 or more runs a season for seven of the next nine years and is one of the most prolific run scorers of all time (1.02 runs per game). He batted .306 for his career with a .386 on-base percentage, and led the league in walks three times in an era when pitchers stood only 45 (then 55½) feet away.
Ironically, Gore never "led" the league in stolen bases—the National League didn't start keeping official records on the statistic until 1886. He stole 23 bases that year, a career-high 39 the next, and is credited with 170 stolen bases for his career. But Gore always will be remembered for the day he swiped seven in one game.
This essay was originally published in "Inventing Baseball: The 100 Greatest Games of the 19th Century" (2013), edited by Bill Felber. Download the SABR e-book by clicking here.
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Spring is around the corner. Many know this by what a certain rodent's shadow displays. However, we know this when the first signs of this bug starts showing itself all over the city.
Spring is the time of year when The Black Carpenter Ant appears inside kitchens and bathrooms in South-Eastern Michigan. And unless your home is brand new, this probably isn't the first time you've seen one of these bad boys (actually, most of the ants you see are girls).
Where there's 1 ant, there are always many more
Like all ants, the carpenter ant is a social insect, which means, "If there is one, there are many, many more." Only a small number of ants within the colony will begin foraging for food in the spring months, so don't underestimate the size of the problem based on how many ants you see on the surface!
Carpenter Ants are Wood-Destroying Insects
Carpenter ants, similar to termites, cause significant damage to wood. Many times, they nest in the floor joists near wet-walls (i.e. kitchens, bathrooms). These ants chew holes throughout the 2×4 or 2×6 beams. Because the ants concentrate near moist areas, the wood is much easier to bore out.
Most Carpenter Ant Infestations Require an Exterminator to Solve
Calling an exterminator is the best option to remediate this issue because the products available to us are designed to eliminate the problem, not put a band-aid on it like off-the-shelf products.
Our experienced exterminators have seen this issue thousands of times and know where to inspect and apply products to get the carpenter ants out of your home and keep them out.


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I fought hard the first 12 years after being diagnosed. Back up ... I was lucky the first 12 years after being diagnosed. The last 3 years has been pretty brutal on me.
At diagnosis, after being reduced to just barely being able to walk, the drugs took over and did a remarkable job of battling my immune system and awarded me with many extra years of active life. I would read how others struggled with this disease, diagnosed around the same time to even after I was and were not able to do much if any. I, despite living with this disease, didn't get it! I know that everyone is different and what works for one may not work for the next person. I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about being faced with the fact that whatever med you try ... nothing really works any more. I am just now coming to realize how fortunate I have been the first 12 years or so after diagnosis. I rode hardcore off road for about 4 years before that got to be too painful. I then switched to dual sport riding which is a mix of hardcore off road and dirt roads. I rode that for the next 3-4 years before having to go to adventure riding. I wouldn't have enjoyed this style of riding 15 years ago, especially if I had remained healthy, but it's been a lot of fun. But that too has slipped away from me. Change ... that's what we do to keep enjoying ourselves living with this disease. The cold hard fact is that after 15 years, I'm merely a puppet to this disease. It is calling the shots now but I'm still enjoying the good days that it gives me.
RA was killing me Sunday morning but I drug myself out of bed to go see the sunrise anyway. I went out to a site that I had scouted on the Arkansas River for a sunrise. Nothing like having anglers (the guys that get up in the middle of the night to put a boat in the water) look at you like you're crazy for dragging a camera and tripod out of your truck in the middle of the night. Then using a flashlight to walk down on the bank of the river!
I will leave you with a few photos that I have shot over the past couple of weeks.


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Some of the most successful startup founders break tradition from the expected business rules. When you look deeper at why they thrive, their methods may seem unconventional, but they're just good business. Here's some of the best advice we've heard from startup founders who've set themselves apart in their industries.
Nick Kokonas, business partner with chef Grant Achatz behind restaurants Alinea and Next and cocktail lounge The Aviary:
Your business plan needs to tell the story of your business. Not in business-school speak, but like a novelist would write it. And it needs to be one page only. It needs to encompass everything about your business and why it's a great idea. Why are you passionate about this idea, why is it you want to wake up every day, and don't tell me 'so I can make a living,' because that's a terrible reason.
Desiree Vargas Wrigley, co-founder and CEO of the for-profit crowdfunding platform GiveForward:
The No. 1 thing you can do in creating a social venture is to create a sense of community and a mission and a value statement as quickly as possible. Once you get those people aligned with where you're trying to go, whether it's people who work for you or your customers, it's so much easier to rely on them for advice and suggestions.
Liz Salcedo, a former social worker who co-created the Everpurse, a handbag with a built-in cordless charging pad on a $238,187 Kickstarter campaign.
My transition from social work to entrepreneur just proves that when you put a good team together and have a good idea and you work really hard at it, a lot of dreams can come true. So just as an encouragement to other people that have great ideas but think that "because I'm not an engineer or because I didn't go to business school, I can't get it done" - it's not true.
Talia Mashiach, who retained the technology platform after she sold her event-planning startup to launch meetings and events online marketplace Eved LLC:
Talk to people, especially potential investors, and get their feedback way before you're ready to raise money. I did it way before and I got great feedback about the model I was thinking of, would it scale, would it not, was it a big opportunity? If you're talking to potential investors and you just have an idea and they're poking holes in it, then there's a reason they're poking holes in it. Then you get to know them and use them as advisers. Then, by the time your company hits a certain point and you're ready to raise, you've established a relationship. I knew Matt McCall (a partner at Pritzker Group Venture Capital) five years before I raised money.
Saya Hillman, whose decade-old Mac & Cheese Productions "injects summer camp into adults' lives" with meetup dinners, retreats and fear experiments:
Sometimes living the life of yes is saying "no." A lot of small business owners think they have to work 24 hours, especially if they work from home. A wonderful thing I enjoy doing now is killing two birds with one stone. When people ask me to meet one-on-one, I say, "Here's an event of mine or an event I'm going to. I would love to meet you there." You can often times say "no" with a twist where it can turn into a "yes." Every year for the past three years I walked away from guaranteed money. They were all very bittersweet decisions, and saying "no" to those three things enabled me to say "yes" to a lot of other opportunities.
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Not content with casting aspersions towards Hank Rollins' hand-eye coordination, Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa submits to an interrogation by Inside Bay Area's Dave Newhouse.
Q. On the steroids issue, how have you come to grips with this whole mess, because you've maintained that you didn't know what was going on in your own clubhouse in Oakland?
A. I suspected a couple of guys; that's what I said. I still believe Dave McKay, my longtime coach who has as much integrity as anyone I know. He supervised our (conditioning) program and said nothing happened under A's supervision that was illegal. Were things slipped under the rug where the A's and Dave and Tony we're not (aware)? Evidently. Jose (Canseco) said there was.
What I said was that edge those A's had in strength and stamina were the product of five, six days a week in the gym, which no one in baseball was doing at the time. I watched Mark (McGwire) do this in season and out of season. If you and I did that for a year, we'd get stronger.
Q. But steroids also provide an unfair edge, correct?
A. Baseball dramatically went over the edge in an illegal way. And it happened on the A's on my watch. I got suspicious of two guys who got stronger without working.
Q. McGwire has crawled into a hole after his embarrassment before Congress. Will he ever emerge?
A. I talk to him a lot, and it's all positive. He's got stuff he's learned that he could share with hitters. I think he would like to do that, and sooner or later, I think he will do that. I don't know how he'll handle questions about his playing days, but I believe in him, and I trust him.
Q. You played the game clean. Does it bother you that others chose to get ahead by cheating?
A. I'm going to get philosophical. You've got heated competition, so we're going to do anything we can to get an edge. This has been true since the first day the game was played " spitballs, stealing signs, all that stuff. There's a line, and if you cross it illegally, you should get suspended.
According to the Houston Chronicle's Richard Justice, the Orioles big signing of the week might be someone other than Roger Cedeno.
It appears to be down to the Orioles, Phillies and Astros for Carlos Lee, and the bidding has gotten insane. It's believed the Orioles have offered as much as a six-year contract worth about $80 million to $90 million, according to the Baltimore Sun. If those numbers are even close to accurate, the Astros ought to take a pass and find another way to improve the club.
Carlos Lee is a very nice player if the price is right, say, $48 million over four years. If things get crazy, you maybe could justify spending $75 million over five years. The Astros shouldn't go beyond that number. He's simply not worth it. All it means is that Tim Purpura would have to be more creative. He could try to trade for Vernon Wells or Carl Crawford. He could make a run at J.D. Drew.