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Several years ago, when I first contracted tinnitis (and before I learned to live with it), I couldn't sleep at all. I took some Xanax for awhile and that worked. Again, you don't want to get too dependent on it. I also tried benadryl (but not at the same time) and that helped. Also, when I've had a cough the Dr. has prescribed cough medicine, something called tussin or like that, which I think had codeine, I took a teaspoon of what was left over and that seemed to help.
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Thanks Larry, I was able to access the article. I don't know if Morson is overstating the problem as I suffer from the same disability as HutchFan. However, I did find persuasive the passages he cited, much preferring the non - P & V translation. What I found amazing is how professional translators could arrive at such different translations. The term "marketing of Pevear and Volokhonsky" on the last page of the article is interesting because when you go to Amazon, the first edition of War and Peace that you see is theirs. Obviously the publishers have to pay for that space. Just as in a grocery store, you have to pay for prominent shelf space.
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Unfortunately, that comes with a fee. Would love to read it.
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I've been watching War and Peace and lately I've had an interest in the Napoleonic Wars (even before the program aired in teh US) and, well, I've decided to take the plunge. Yes, you got it: War and Peace. Reading War and Peace may have been discussed before but obviosly a major undertaking. In thinking about whether to do it, I came across a couple of articles that may be of interest for those thinking about it: Seven Reasons You Should Give War and Peace a Chance Why Read War and Peace In doing a little research there is apparently some debate about which translation to choose. Many like the translation by Pevear and Volokhonsky (Vintage Classics) while others prefer the one by Anthony Briggs (Penguin). I chose the P & V one but may take a look at the Briggs one just to compare styles.
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I think it's inevitable that the DH will come to the NL. Although I don't like the idea, I just don't think it makes sense to have two different sets of rules. I would prefer that the AL get rid of the DH but the chances of that happening are slim and none and slim just left town.
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I've had it from time to time. I find that stress in your life (of whatever kind) can bring it on. I have tried Melotonin; it worked for awhile. I do not recommend Ambien; it can be habit forming and I believe there have been some adverse events associated with its use. One piece of advice, which may have been covered, is to avoid use of electronic devices after a certain hour as it stiumulates the mind and apparently there is some ingredient in there -- I read that somewhere -- that interferes with the cicadan rythym: I'm not making that up! Reading can sometimes help. Another thing that I do is switch beds. That can help also.
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Thanks. I know NYRB Classics has published a Bove book.
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Yes and no. He almost cost him a contract. If the Os had not indicated they were "pusuing" Cespedes, I'm not sure they would have gotten him back to the table. The 11 million over the original 150 was probably Boras' way of saving face.
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This is my first experience with him. Have ordered the continuation of the Trotta saga, The Emperor's Tomb. What would be your recommendation after that?
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Tomorrow we found out who made it into the Hall. Obviously Griffey will make it in. Some think that he may be close to a unanimous choice. Although he no doubt deserves election, his Mariner career was much better than his Reds career, when injuries robbed him of some of his talent. Piazza should also make it in and there's hope that Tim Raines (in his next to last year of eligibility) makes it in. After that, who knows?
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I'm reading the Radetzky March by Roth. It's a rather unusual book so far (about 1/3 into it) but does paint a picture of the Hapsburg Empire that is different than the way Zweig does.
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Rashomon is a movie and if this case does go to trial, the jury or the judge will have to determine what are the facts. If I recall my course on evidence correctly -- 35 years ago mind you! -- prior bad acts are not admissible to prove that on this occasion he acted the same way he acted on other occasions. In other words, it will be a difficult case to prosecute.
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He says one thing, she another. However, based on his prior history, he's not credible. Moreover, it will be up to the trier of fact -- the jury -- to determine who's telling the truth. Just because they have different stories, that doesn't mean the truth can't be determined.
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Here's an article from MLB about Gordon, http://m.mlb.com/news/article/160176632/making-sense-of-alex-gordons-suitors I heard an interview on MLB Radio with Mike Moustakas last week where he called Gordon the team leader and really wanted him back.
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I read somewhere that KC believes that Gordon will not return as he's reportedly asking for $20 M per year. In the new year, Denard Span will talk to the Mets. Cubs and Orioles are also supposed to be interested. If he signs with the Cubs, I assume that's definitely the end of Fowler and I assume they would move Soler to LF to accommodate Heyward (or trade him if Schwarber at catcher doesn't work out).
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Whole batch of Mosaic Selects and Singles running low
Brad replied to miles65's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...
Not a terrible price. Averages out to about $57 per set. I wouldn't be if the buyer plans to resell them individually. -
I assume one of the reasons the White Sox made the Frazier deal was not to completely lose the back pages to the Cubs. From what I've heard they're only another hitter away from being very competitive in that division, which is turning into a tough division.
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How Long Has It Been Since You Had A Barbershop Shave?
Brad replied to JSngry's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Joining the queue: never had one. -
Goooooooooooooooooooooooooool
Brad replied to Van Basten II's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Inevitable. A team with this much talent shouldn't be so close to the relegation zone. -
I think you're missing a lot if you don't read some Zweig. The one book I'd really recommend (although I like them all) is Beware of Pity. That is an excellent book. Currently reading A Tale of Two Cities. Believe it or not, this is my first foray into Dickens.
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I see it the other way although I'm a big Zweig fan, having read his major fictional works so I'm biased. The man was a genius and his observations on people, things and events fascinating. It's obvious that he never comfortable or really acclimated to living outside Austria when he felt he had to leave before Hitler. In addition, many felt had took the easy way out by committing suicide in 1942. I assume you must have read some of his books otherwise you wouldn't have read his autobiography.
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I was thinking that Cueto may be better off in the NL. The Dodgers have been eerily quiet. May be that $80 million plus salary cap hit they took was a bit hard to swallow.
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I didn't say Heyward wasn't a good player -- although I did use the word "nice" -- I just don't think he's worth that kind of money. Ive seen him play over the years and yes he was good but a player like Freeman impressed me more. As far as why he was paid what he was, when you get into an auction like this, sometimes logic goes out the window, particularly when your rival might get him. To me, Zobrist is a utility player but even going with your definition to pay that kind of money to a 35 year old is insanity. I was not at all disappointed the Mets didn't land him. I'm quite pleased with Walker.
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His OPS is ordinary and he's a nice player but nothing more than that. So they spent $184 M for a nice player and $56 M for a utility player. Well, it's nice to have money to waste. I'm also puzzled by his passing up a superior offer from the Cardinals I think they needed to improve in starting pitching and they only made a slight dent there. Hitting was not their problem.
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I never stopped to think about it but his similarity to Bud is probably why I like him.