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Will is a cheese-a-holic. He asks for it all the time in that cute little voice ("chhhheeeeesssssse") and it's always followed with a bit of gratitude ("dank you") for his favorite food item . . . next to chocolate, of course. Fresh mozzarella is his favorite, but he's not picky . . . he will eat whatever cheese you want to share. Then again, it's no wonder that he's a cheese-lover with the excess of cheese I ate while I was pregnant with him (the same justification applies to the chocolate too . . . geez, and I wonder why I was a whale when I gave birth).
Anyway, knowing that he has a penchant for cheesiness, I had him in mind when I created this dish on the fly this week. Originally, I had planned to make a lasagna with the wonderful, fresh flat sheets of egg noodles I purchased at Costco last week. But lasagna takes a while to cook and it was late. Besides, I was hungry and knew Will would love to eat this for lunch the next day.
So instead I made this lovely tray of manicotti. I love manicotti, particularly when the ricotta is smooth (instead of grainy, like it gets when you overcook it). There's a great little restaurant in Danbury, Conn., that does it just right called The New Sorrento. Their manicotti is to die for. My husband and I actually had our rehearsal dinner for our wedding there since we loved their manicotti (and chicken parm, too) so much. We still drop by for take out once in a while. In any case, it holds a special place in our hearts.
I modeled this after the manicotti at The New Sorrento, with smooth ricotta and a homemade marinara. You don't have to make your own marinara, but I do recommend it. (Check back tomorrow for my marinara recipe.)
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 cup of Romano, and eggs. Mix well until smooth.
- Spread 2 cups of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking pan.
- If you are using fresh pasta dough, use a pastry brush to brush the sheets with water on both sides. Spread a generous amount of the ricotta mixture on one end of the pasta sheet. Roll up and place in the baking pan. Repeat with the remainder of pasta sheets.
- If you are using manicotti shells, fill each prepared shell with an equal amount of the ricotta mixture and place in the pan.
- Top the manicotti with 2 cups of marinara sauce. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Romano on top.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, until mozzarella is fully melted.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Graduation took a hit on Hilldale football a year ago, or was supposed to anyway.
One of those hits sent the entire offensive line in graduation gowns. The response? A Class 3A quarterfinal visit, the Hornets' first trip three weeks into the postseason in school history.
The holes aren't as severe in 2013 – the right side of the line is gone. But they most definitely have the leadership element covered.
Seth Sherman took care of that before he got his diploma – bestowing the chairmanship of the self-proclaimed Hilldale Lineman's Association to Drew Vandiver.
"Jeffy, as we called him, came up with it as a joke on Facebook but pretty soon we all had shirts with it on there," Vandiver said. "A lot of people don't know about it but we're going to keep it going this year. It kind of helped us come together because we knew in order to succeed as a group we would have to."
Vandiver, at 6-foot-2, 310 pounds, would seem to command that kind of role if only because he's the biggest of the returning linemen. But if size was what merited it, Trandon Boylan, the All-Phoenix lineman off last year's squad, would have been the one to give it.
But then, considering the graduated Boylan's carefully-grown beard, "Amish Mafia" might have been a more appropriate term. Then again, no one else followed suit on the facial hair.
So it's HLA for short, and Vandiver has to take the reins.
"It's sentimental if anything else," he said. "It meant a lot to us last year and I want to keep it going."
The other returning starters are Caleb Schultz and left tackle Dakota Nail, who definitely has the last name worthy of such a title. At 5-11, 200, he's also the smallest guy up front but built for the task.
"Trandon may have been the more vocal leader last year, but he also made plays," Nail said. "All three of us realize we're seniors now so we have to step it up and be an example."
Schultz, the other returning starter at center, is recovering from torn knee ligaments and should be back by the start of the season. Brodie Edwards has slipped into that spot for now but will eventually move to right tackle, where Wyatt Gassaway is getting a majority of the reps right now.
Gunner Drake is at right guard and Bailey Puckett and Daniel Edgemon are also among the major contenders in the battle up front.
Still, nothing is set in concrete, Hornets coach Chad Kirkhart said.
"We've got some holes to fill on that right side and several battling. But that's not to say those three other spots are wrapped up," he said. "Sure those guys started all 13 games but the best five players are going to play and we're going to go with the ones who show that out here."
Hilldale is in the Claremore Sequoyah team camp Tuesday and Wednesday and will compete in the passing league in Wagoner on Thursdays at 1 p.m. throughout the summer. Summer Pride kicks off June 17.

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Cathy P. July 24, 2014 at 01:22 PM
Re the Moody article. It says: WHAT COULD MAKE THE RATING GO -- UP - Significant and sustained…Read Moreimpr ovement in the enterprise's liquidity position - Substantial improvement in resident wealth levels WHAT COULD MAKE THE RATING GO -- DOWN - Erosion of debt service coverage or liquidity position - Major loss of customer accounts Anyone want to bet which happens first? We know resident wealth levels aren't going to rise.....well, maybe for some at city hall.
David H. Perez July 24, 2014 at 01:44 PM
Another example of how we have only the finest running our city. No wonder we are in such financial …Read Moretrouble. Does anybody hear "recall?"
Let the People Vote July 25, 2014 at 12:19 PM
Now that it is known he's lives in District one (since Aug 2013), doesn't he have to resign? Why…Read Morehas n't this story broke in the media yet?
gadfly July 24, 2014 at 01:09 PM
Gotta vote Republican to get rid of him. Only way.
David H. Perez July 24, 2014 at 01:27 PM
Me too. ANYBODY but Alejo - that's my policy!
Cathy P. July 23, 2014 at 06:58 PM
The Mayor uses a rental house on Carr Street. Address is 21 or 22, I forget which.
David H. Perez July 23, 2014 at 07:10 PM
Funny how I never see her or hubby at the local grocery store!
Let the People Vote July 25, 2014 at 11:43 AM
I thought they lived in Salinas, but what do I know...
Cathy P. July 19, 2014 at 05:20 PM
On July 15th, Jimmy Dutra filed nomination papers for city council against Montesino (District 4);…Read MoreR ebecca Garcia has filed against Dodge (District 5); Hurst (District 3) and Billicich (Distrit 7) are so far unopposed. Here's the SCS article link: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/News/ci_26162140/Former-supervisor-candidate-runs-for-Watsonville-council
David H. Perez July 21, 2014 at 12:39 PM
Come on folks, we need some smart business people to come out of the woodwork and run against the…Read Moreth ree idiots. I am delighted to hear that Jimmy Dutra will run against Montesino - I doubt that Montesino, with his ten-word vocabulary and horse laugh, has any chance against an educated businessman like Dutra. As far as Dodge, who has done so much damage to this town, we should jump at any chance to defeat him, though unfortunately I don't know that Rebecca Garcia would be any better as she is also an Alejo-ite. Now we need someone to step up and run against Lowell Hurst, whose words and actions during the signature drive for Measures H, I and J proved that he opposes voters' rights. I would run for CC myself except that the term for the councilperson in my district (6) is not up until 2016.
Let the People Vote July 21, 2014 at 12:57 PM
I'm sure by 2016, residents in District 6 will be ready to get rid of "do nothing, change…Read Morenothi ng" Coffman-Gomez. She hasn't done anything for the residents in District 6 (has she?) Hernandez and Cervantez' seats will also be up for re-election, sure hope they don't run unopposed again.
roynsann1 July 04, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Alejo represents himself. He is a ME man
P. W. July 07, 2014 at 04:58 PM
Oh how I am probably going to regret saying this on a public forum..... For starters, I am…Read Morecurrently not sure where I stand on raising the minimum wage as of yet, but I am sure of the consequences. I have spoken with a few local business owners and the answer is the same across the board, they will raise their prices for their service or product. So, for every person receiving a pay increase or not, the result is higher spending for their needs. For those who do not qualify for a pay increase, we just get to pay MORE. Frankly, I am not interested in higher expenditures, as I am currently paying more for most items in my household than I was last year. One young cashier at a local store, who would "benefit" from this increase actually told me that she hoped it wouldn't pass as she was informed by her employer what the implications were going to be for everyone who shops there. She maintained that her employer did not use it as a scare tactic by any means, considering that the employer is a fair person who believes in the democratic process. But he did want to make his employees aware of the choices he would now face. This is an all to common scenario. I was personally told by three other business owners what the result of higher minimum wage would mean to the public. It is a great concept that a higher wage will equate to more available money for the average Joe, but what seems to be the case, at least locally, is the average Joe and everyone else from below average to above will just be spending more. I can't believe I am saying this, but I am personally glad that Alejo abstained from the vote. Yes, I know you want to send daggers through the computer at me by now! What needs to be addressed at a local level are the needs of the employers to run their businesses adequately and profitably, without pushing their fees for service/product beyond the general population's threshold. Lower income earners definitely need to have an income that allows them to have a better quality of life, but not at the expense of us all, including them. Not only are we all looking at higher costs for our daily needs, but you will see jobs disappear or simply not be created. How will this stabilize our local economy? And for those who can afford the increases, think about this. You will still be able to frequent your favorite restaurant, store, or local hang out, but there will be many more who will have to now choose what is most important to them. In return for a few more dollars, businesses could potentially lose daily customers due the costs now being prohibitive. Frankly, I can't see how this is "good business". So, until issues are addressed that work for everyone, I believe that Alejo may have done some good for once. Please don't hurt me.
Ce Ce Watson July 23, 2014 at 04:34 PM
alejo had a bill in the ASSembly regarding raising the minimum wage. He didn't specify just how…Read Moremuch and if he did he obviously wasn't going to back it up. By abstaining from the increase, he thinks he will look like a good guy because he didn't say 'no' to it. It is really difficult to pinpoint alejo on anything because he is out to impress the 'big' money people while he tries to make noises like he is really working for the minorities. If they had as much money to back his campaigns, they might just win his votes instead.
Cathy P. June 29, 2014 at 06:45 PM
Roynsann: I think it's called pandering...follow the money...always (rofl).
David H. Perez June 30, 2014 at 12:55 PM
Gee, I'm surprised Louie Alejo is now against raising the minimum wage, considering the fact that a …Read Morehigher minimum wage would benefit illegals.
WatsonvilleRes July 03, 2014 at 01:40 AM
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Ce Ce Watson July 23, 2014 at 04:56 PM
Time to clean house in Watsonville. Start with the city council members who have abused the system…Read Moref or too long. They have all forgotten who they are supposed to be representing and it is not themselves!
gadfly July 24, 2014 at 12:52 PM
The city never enforces code violations, just look at all the many multi family homes that should…Read Morebe for 1 family only. The new rehab place is just one of many they have planned for us so they can stay in power. They need to suppress the vote, same as Republican's do. None of the rehabers will be voters but will for sure put more drain on city Budgets. Smart thinking Miss Real Estate Agent Trina Coffman Gomez!
sweetcakes June 25, 2014 at 06:49 PM
Good idea. I didn't vote for Alejo (even though I'm a life long Democrat also. I noticed that he…Read Moredid n't get as many votes as his last election.
sweetcakes June 25, 2014 at 06:59 PM
Cathy, check out another of Alejo's bills AB280. I think it also would stop any changes to voting…Read Moref or our council members if they quit. It does apply to cities. He is using the voting rights act to quash our measure (I think).Check it out and see what you think about it.
Cathy P. June 26, 2014 at 01:58 PM
Unfortunately it appears this is exactly what Alejo is trying to do. We really need to get him…Read Morevoted of of office come this November. Here is a link to the text of the Bill if anyone else is interested http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140AB280&search_keywords=


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MANISTEE — Limited flights resumed between Manistee and Chicago.
Barry Lind, Manistee County Blacker Airport director, said a new carrier recently launched flights after almost a month of no service between the two cities.
Previous operator Aerodynamics Incorporated stopped flying on short notice as of Oct. 16. That left the airport and Public Charters, which handles reservations, scrambling for a replacement.
Lind said the new carrier, Corporate Flight Management of Smyrna, Tenn., was selected in part because it was able to begin providing service faster than others in contention.
"Ultimately, I think what moved the ball over into their court was their ability to get started very quickly," Lind said. "We felt that the longer we were without service, the more permanent damage was going to be done to the market.
"It was important for us to get restarted quickly, and another option we were looking at wasn't going to be able to get started until January and that really took them out of the running."
Officials also liked that CFM has a relatively large fleet of the right-size aircraft. Aerodynamics Incorporated flew a 50-seat regional jet "that was always bigger than necessary" and larger than originally intended, Lind said. CFM currently uses a 19-seat prop aircraft, but has larger 30-seat versions that will be used during the summer and at other times when customer load is higher.
"We can grow with them and have the right aircraft in there seasonally," said Jim Gallagher, president of Public Charters. "They're a little bit larger entity with more aircraft" than Aerodynamics Incorporated.
Flights are operating on a reduced Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday schedule instead of the previous seven-day offering. That was designed to meet the needs of leisure as well as business travelers, Lind said.
"CFM is working on obtaining FAA approval for more frequency, but that is a process they need to go through," he added.
Meanwhile, Aerodynamics Incorporated's plane remains on the ground in Manistee, Lind said, kept there by a restraining order obtained by the Manistee airport.
"The idea was that the court order would be motivation for them to work with the airport to find a replacement," Lind said. "It ended up not necessarily working that way. They weren't really part of that process."
Lind said airport officials now are more focused on the future than taking further legal action against the former carrier for the abrupt interruption in the airport's only scheduled air service.
Gallagher said it's a relief to have flights in and out of Manistee again.
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Charlestown got off to a sluggish start Friday, picked it up somewhat, then started the second half with a long scoring drive.
When it was over, it was the fourth win in a row for the Pirates, 35-0 over Salem.
It was another defensive gem for Charlestown (4-2, 4-1 MSC) — its second straight shutout. The Pirates held Salem (3-3, 3-2) to just 66 yards rushing. There were also seven sacks.
"We've got a good defense and they're getting better," Charlestown coach Jason Hawkins said. "Eventually, it will get to the point where they are giving the offense more opportunities — and better chances to move the ball."
The first quarter had a common theme between both teams — three and out as neither team could move the ball.
The Pirates got a big break when Salem got the ball deep in Pirate territory after a Pirate punt traveled only 12 yards. The defense rose to the occasion as Cody Johnson and Drexler Meadors sacked Jordan McNeely for a 6-yard loss on third and 15 from the 29.
After going three and out on their next series, the Lions forced Charlestown to punt. However, Eli Daniel got off a beauty that rolled dead at the 2. After a couple of first downs, Charlestown's Matt Myers recovered a fumble at the Salem 32.
Two plays later, quarterback Darren Taylor passed to Daniel for a 23 yard gain to the 5. Taylor scored on the next play and the Pirates were on the board.
After another three and out by the Lions, the Pirate offense got serious with a 67-yard, 12-play drive that ended with Taylor throwing to Hunter Crace who made a one-handed grab over the middle to take it in from 17 yards out. Myers then ran for the 2-point conversion to make it 14-0 shortly before halftime.
If that drive didn't give a shot of confidence to the Charlestown offense, the next one did. The Pirates opened the second half going 73 yards in 13 plays. Again it was Taylor to Crace, this time the scoring toss came from 6 yards out.
Charlestown added another score late in the third quarter as Tyler Combs intercepted a McNeely pass to return it 51 yards for a touchdown. Following yet another Salem punt, Antonyo Gaddie broke loose for 46 yards and a touchdown.
Salem did have a chance to score in the final moments, but when Brent Garriott was thrown for a 3-yard loss on third and goal from the two, the Lions' decided not to snap the ball on fourth down.
Taylor finished with 85 yards on 15 carries and completed 5-of-10 passes for 67 yards and two touchdowns.
"Darren and Matt (Myers) both ran the ball hard tonight," Hawkins said. Then Antonyo came in and did a good job. We moved some players around tonight trying to do some different things and to get the best players on the field."
McNeely completed 8-of-13 passes for 53 yards with the one interception.
Charlestown will host Corydon Central next Friday.
"It will be a showdown," Hawkins said.
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C — Darren Taylor 5 run (kick filed), 7:06.
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Third quarter
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Salem (7-15-55-1): McNeely 7-15-55-1.
Charlestown 6-12-77-0): Taylor 5-10-67-0, Tristen Chester 1-2-10-0.
Salem (33-56): Jordan McNeely 16-27, Andrew Maudlin 5-24, Colin Badger 4-5, Hunter Bingham 1-3, Storm Thomas 1-2, Austin Jerrell 2-minus 2, Brent Garriott 4-minus 3.
Charlestown (34-216): Taylor 15-85, Myers 12-71, Gaddie 5-62, Alex Smith 1-0, Chester 1-minus 2.
Salem: Kody Kramer 4-41, Badger 1-10, Jerrell 1-4, Thomas 1-0.
Charlestown: Eli Daniel 2-40, Crace 3-27, Smith 1-10.


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Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
July 22, 2014
America's birth rates are still near a historic low. One couple's lesson in the new economics of having a child.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
July 21, 2014
A study led by researchers from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has identified a crucial molecular key to healthy embryo implantation and pregnancy. The gene, called Wnt5a, was found to be absolutely critical for the healthy embryo implantation in the uterus wall, according to a press release.
For women today, a yearly check-up with your healthcare provider is an essential part of maintaining your fertility health at every age. The maker of First Response asked its panel of experts to share tips every woman should take to her doctor to maintain optimal fertility health at every age.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
July 18, 2014
Robin Delgatto spends his days in his Chicago home like most other stay-at-home parents. The 34-year-old father's time is spent feeding his two-month-old daughter Ivy Elizabeth Delgatto, changing her diapers and monitoring naps.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
July 17, 2014
Miscarriages and stillbirths might be a marker for women at higher risk of developing heart disease later in life, an observational study suggested.
Women who want to become pregnant or are expecting a baby should avoid light during the night, a new report suggests.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
July 16, 2014
African elephants in captivity are packing on the pounds, and experts warn that the rise in obesity is contributing to infertility, which could be detrimental to the survival of the species in zoos.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
July 14, 2014
The chromosomal testing is one of the techniques now coming into use to help fertility clinics answer one of their most vexing questions: Which test-tube embryo or embryos will give a woman the best shot at having a baby?
NIH Announcements
July 11, 2014
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at the National Institutes of Health has issued announcements for two new funding opportunities involving research on the long-term outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies.These funding opportunity announcements (FOA) encourage the extramural scientific community to submit applications to study potential long-term health and developmental outcomes of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and Non-IVF Fertility Treatments (NIFT).
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
July 10, 2014
Letrozole (Femara) used off-label to treat infertility outperformed first-line treatment clomiphene, with higher rates of live births in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, researchers reported.
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A Cleaner Way to Wash Up — 11 Avoidable Ingredients in Dish Detergent
03.26.13 A Cleaner Way to Wash Up — 11 Avoidable Ingredients in Dish Detergent
Washing dishes may not be everyone's favorite chore. But I have to admit, I actually enjoy washing dishes....as long as they're other people's dishes. You see, I really appreciate everyday objects and specifically, their form and function. So, while washing other people's dishes, I take notice of the design, the quality, the form. And I wonder about their origins: Handmade? Hand-me-down? From far away travels? A wedding gift?
And there is a meditative element in the time spent washing dishes, at least when it's not rushed or when "doing dishes" with someone else. A friend of my mother's once shrieked at the sight of my bare hands scrubbing pots after Thanksgiving dinner. She was horrified that I didn't have gloves on and warned that I would pay for this habit later in life with wrinkly, rough hands. At the time, I was a full time potter and my hands stayed in a bucket of water for most of the day. Too late now for non-working hands.
As many folks have a growing concern about the effect chemicals have on themselves and their families, the list of ingredients on the countless labeled household products has captured our attention. Of course, there is also concern for how these chemicals effect the environment. And according to the EPA, our greatest exposure to toxic chemicals is right in our own homes.
Since the FDA doesn't mandate ingredient disclosure and each person has their own allergies and sensitivities, what may be deemed "safe" for one person may be harmful to another. And this is especially true for children as liquid dish soap is one of the leading causes of poisonings in children under six!
So, here's what you DON'T want listed in your dish detergent:
1. Phosphates: Phosphates are water-softening mineral additives that also function as a fertilizer in water. They are also especially dangerous in our water supply and for marine life, causing oxygen levels in the water to decline and potentially killing fish. High concentrations of phosphates in the water can lead to harmful algae growth which effects the taste and smell of our drinking water and can be toxic to marine life. Even though new regulations which took effect in 2010 limited the phosphorus concentration in household cleaning products to 0.5 per cent, why not just opt for phosphate-free brands?
2. Triclosan: A synthetic antimicrobial agent with antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties often added to dish detergent to be touted as "antibacterial." Dangerous for our hormone system as it disrupts both the thyroid and the endocrine system and bioaccumulates in the body. And further, similar to overusing antibiotics--it is believed that antibacterial products may accelerate the growth of superbugs and weaken our immune system.
3. 1,4 Dioxane: A byproduct of the process ethoxylation (increases water solubility), 1,4 dioxane can also be listed as PEG and is classified by the EPA as a probable carcinogen to humans. Readily absorbed through the skin.
4. SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate)/SLES (sodium laureth sulfate): Surfactants used in dish detergents for foam building. They are commonlly used because they're inexpensive and effective at cutting through grease. Easily absorbed through the skin with the strongest concern being the potential contamination with 1,4 dioxane. Can cause skin rashes, eye irratations and allergic reastions.
5. Fragrance: More than 3000 chemicals are used when making fragrance mixtures.These toxic fragrance compounds coat plates, glasses and silverware which ultimately become ingested when used. A safer alternative is to choose products scented with pure essential oils, not those with artificial chemicals.
6. DEA (diethanolamine), MEA (monoethanolamine), TEA (triethanolamine): These are hormone disrupting chemicals known to form nitrates and nitrosamines. These ethoxylated alcohols may also be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a possible human carcinogen that is persistent in the environment. DEA is a mild skin and severe eye irritant. MEA is known to induce asthma in workplace settings.
7. Coal Tar Dyes: Derived from petrochemicals, and may be contaminated with trace amounts of heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium and lead. Dyes in cleaning products can be absorbed through the skin or ingested in the case of soap residue on dishes. Um, last time I glanced at the dishwashing detergents in the cleaning supplies aisle of a grocery store, the bottles were a rainbow of blue, green, yellow, orange and purple! Really? That bright color isn't making your dishes any cleaner, just introducing them to more chemicals and adverse health effects. Also listed as colors "CI," "FD&C," or "D&C."
8. APE's (alkyl phenoxy ethanols): Researchers found that in small amounts, these chemicals activate estrogen receptors in cells, including stimulating the growth of breast cancer cells when tested on animals.
9. Chlorine: Sodium dichloroiscyanurate, often found in conventional automatic dishwasher products also releases chlorine fumes into the air during use. It is listed on the EPA's Community Right-To-Know list and also listed in the 1990 Clean Air Act as a hazardous air pollutant. Extremely toxic to fish.
10. Formaldehyde: Recently added to the known carcinogens list (finally!), formaledyde is most commonly used as a water solution called formalin, rather than its pure form. With the help of preservatives, formaldehyde is released in small amounts over time to protect against bacteria contamination. Also referred to as Quanternium-15 or DMDM hydantoin. Other trade names for formaldehyde are methanol, methyl aldehyde and methylene oxide.
11. Ammonia: Ammonia is a very volatile chemical and can be damaging to your eyes, respiratory tract and skin. A dangerous combination is mixing bleach and ammonia as the fumes can be very toxic, and often people don't even know that their dish detergents contain these chemicals.
While it's true that these chemicals are present in small amounts, it's the repeated everyday use that can have a negative cumulative effect on our health. And let's face it, washing dishes is a daily act.
At MightyNest, we recommend using dish detergents and cleaning supplies that are made with safe, plant-derived materials and without any harmful chemicals.
Instead of your dish detergent having a list of 11 questionable and/or known toxic ingredients, try washing your dishes clean with a safe bet. And truly green products do not contain harmful ingredients to our health and our environment.
And if you're up for making your own, try this DIY dish detergent for handwashing: shake well!
- 2 parts Dr. Bronner's castile soap
- 1 part warm water
- few drops of lemon essential oil


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In the wake of North Carolina's May 8 decision to amend its Constitution to ban same sex unions, Britain's The Guardian created a model looking at gay rights in each state.
Just a day after North Carolina's vote, President Barack Obama announced support for same-sex marriage in an interview with ABC. This comes a few days after Vice President Joe Biden made similar comments on NBC's "Meet the Press."
The Guardian's piece is a snapshot of gay rights in the States. According to the graphic, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont, along with Washington state, Iowa and the District of Columbia, have the most rights afforded to gays.
Massachusetts allows:
- same sex marriage;
- hospital visitation by same sex partners or spouses;
- gays to adopt, either singly or as a couple.
Massachusetts prohibits:
- employment discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation;
- housing discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation;
- harassment in schools based on gender identity or sexual orientation
Also, Massachusetts' hate crime laws include crimes committed based on gender identity or sexual orientation.


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White Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars Recipe
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon fat-free evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1/3 cup white baking chips
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, cereal, chips, cranberries and walnuts.
- Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.
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Everyone likes these for a quick breakfast on the go. I used a brown rice flour instead of wheat and pecans instead of walnuts due to allergies. I think next time I make them I will use some applesauce as well for moistness, but overall they have a wonderful flavor.
These turned out really good. I changed a few things (as usual my husband would say). I used whole wheat pastry flour, brown puffed rice, cinnamon chips instead of white chocolate,and substituted the cranberries for dried cherries. I also didn't want to open an entire can of evaporated milk so I used fat free half and half instead. I also added a 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce to the recipe since so many reviewers stated it was too dry. Will make again!
I have made this recipe twice and everybody loved it. The granola bars disappeared very quickly. The second time I added some regular chocolate chips and it was just as good.
These bars are great tasting, will make them again. Batter a little dry for mixing so I added a little milk, turned out great and very moist.
Once all the ingredients were assembled, this was an easy recipe. I was so glad that it is very healthy and all age groups would enjoy it. I would definitely make it again.
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The Andover Townsman
---- — It's one-stop shopping for holiday decorations as the popular Christmas tree lot run entirely by volunteers of Andover Youth Services opens Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 3 p.m. behind West Middle School at 80 Shawsheen Road.
Glen Wilson, assistant director of Andover Youth Services and manager of the tree lot, said the Christmas tree delivery from Canada was expected on Sunday, Nov. 24, and trees would go on sale three days later.
The freshly cut balsam firs from New Brunswick and Fraser firs from North Carolina will range in size from 4 to 15 feet or more. In addition, decorated and undecorated wreaths, kissing balls, garland and custom centerpieces will be for sale. Prices were not set as of press time.
Tree lot hours are 3 to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends through Dec. 22 or until the inventory sells out.
All proceeds benefit Andover Youth Services and the opening of the new youth center. For more information, call AYS at 978-623-8241.


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ASHTABULA — Jennie Standy, of Ashtabula, died Sunday afternoon, March 24, 2013, at Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born in Ashtabula, she was the daughter of Dominic and Dominica (Taddeo) Standy.
Miss Standy was a graduate of Ashtabula High School and was retired from Nelson Products in Ashtabula. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Lady of Peace Parish.
Survivors include her sisters, Yolanda Standy, Toni DePascale and Carmel Nappi, all of Ashtabula; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Louis Standy; sister, Florence Petros; and a niece, Laura Petros.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 27th, in Our Lady of Peace Parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, with burial to follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 W. 19th St., Ashtabula.
Obituary and condolences at starbeacon.com.


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I write about communications, business and the ways the two intersect
Previously, my friend Russ Warner, CEO of ContentWatch, has been getting a great deal of response to his post, Employees Really Do Waste Time at Work. So I interviewed him this week as a follow up to get some more of his thoughts.
According to Russ, we all waste time at work. This is the "elephant in the room." And with more and more employees constantly wired, spending time on non-work-related stuff is easy. With your smartphone clutched in your hand, distractions are just a "tap" or "swipe" away. Employees readily go to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube, or email, shop, play games, and web surf — all from a personal phone or tablet. So there's no surprise that 51% of U.S. workers believe using social media at work hurts productivity (Source: Kelly Services), and that's only part of the story.
Personal use of smartphones makes it virtually impossible to track or monitor employees, if that is your organization's goal. Employees don't have to use their work PC to take a "timeout" during the day. Couple this "bring your own device" (or BYOD) phenomenon with the fact that younger workers have never experienced technology "scarcity," and we have challenges.
For example, if you compare employees by age, studies show that younger workers are more likely to get distracted at work with technology. Employees born between 1980 and 1985 waste almost twice as much time as those born between 1960 and 1969. (Source: Under30CEO). The number one distraction: Internet.
One side effect of this always-on, 24/7 connectivity is depression. College students are the freshman class for employers. The consequences of our wired society will include increased medical costs and treatment expenses in the future.
According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, depression among college students has risen, with a correlation to excessive Internet usage. There has been a 56% rise in depression in this age group within the past six years. The study found that college students with depression spend excessive amounts of time on the Internet…more than an average student without depression.
So what can we do about the bigger issue? One survey said that 42% of employers now prohibit workers from using social media altogether. A challenge with this strategy is that many younger employees (Gen Y) would rather forego a higher salary to work at an organization that doesn't limit technology access. Specifically, one third would rather have access to social media at work than a larger salary, and 56% will not accept a job unless they have access to social media while at work.
Another serious distraction can be correlated to the lackluster U.S. economy—some employees are not invested in their work because of stress about personal finances (i.e., not paid enough because they took a lower-paying job). Up to 46% of employees use company time to search for a new job.
In fact, according to a recent study by PFEEF (The Personal Finance Employee Education Foundation, Inc.), focusing on dealing with personal financial problems can add up to more than 20 hours a month per employee.
In short, says Russ, you could spend time calculating the real cost of various workday distractions, but suffice to say it can be significant. Simply put, the average employee admits to wasting anywhere from 2 to 3 hours a day. Multiply that by the cost of the average wage plus benefits of your entire staff, and…well, you get the picture.
For a few specific issues, such as March Madness, employers could adopt an attitude of "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" rather than attempt to hold back the approaching tide of dissent. March Madness is such a huge temptation for sports fans that it might be best to allow some time to watch a game at work, maybe bring in some pizza, if employees agree to spend the rest of the time working, and go home to the DVR.
One other important consideration: Baby Boomer bosses (those born between 1946 and 1964) and Generation Y employees (those born between 1982 and 2004) are clashing. Boomers, the ones likely to be managing, have different expectations of "work" than do the Gen Y crowd, who like to mix work and outside life. Gen Y employees are four times more likely to waste time at work and most don't see a problem with that.
The Gen Y prevailing attitude is that as long as work gets done, it doesn't matter how many videos they watched while doing it. But all of this discussion avoids the primary concern: What is the root cause of employee distraction and time wasting? Is it a balance of work/play?
The model for several past generations has been to do work at work, not at home. But that has changed now that everyone is relentlessly connected by technology. It's the norm for those with smartphones to incessantly check work email.
Telecommuting is on the rise. In fact, the joke is that telecommuting is just the name we give to work we do at home. But today, 69% of workers of all ages believe it is unnecessary to have to be in the office to get work done. Flex working is becoming a trend, where workers are welcome to work whenever they want, as long as the work gets done on time. You know your employees best, so you have to decide if this option is more motivating.
In a survey by Salary.com, 35% of employees responding said the number one reason for slacking at work was that they don't feel challenged enough in their job. Running as a close second place, 34% claimed they waste time because they work too many hours.
Other reasons included: the company doesn't give sufficient incentive to work harder, or the employee is unsatisfied with their career, or they're just bored. Thus, it's incumbent on managers to find ways to challenge employees. There are books written on the topic.
Google and Apple offer 20% free time and find it's motivating to employees. Intel offers a sabbatical to longer-term employees.
Cheryl, over the years I've made a conscious effort to stay "up" on technology. One of the drawbacks of this choice is that I'm more like the younger employees with respect to distraction. I'm constantly itching for a fix. What's up on Facebook? What's trending on Twitter? Who's texting? What old person has sent me an email?
It took me 18 minutes to finish this comment because I got distracted on Pinterest.
For me, companies should not ban social media. Allowing employees the time can make them more productive. Companies should just lay down rules so that employees won't spend most of their time online.
@Amber. You're right. Our company is now formulating new rules about social media in such a way that employees can check their Facebook, Twitter and their personal email accounts as well. We've had a debate on this last month because we don't want a boring environment, we want people to enjoy their work and give them all the things they need to cater a recreation while working (not totally ban social media). But we wanted to be sure they're working too that's why we used some monitoring software (like Time Doctor) to check if they're working or just browsing non-workrelated stuff.
I like how you followed up with a part two. I really liked some of the suggestions you had.
I loved my job and was so happy doing it. I never once found myself on Facebook or Twitter. When they changed management, the new boss was nice but he had no direction. When we gave input, he didn't care. And he had a weird way of managing where he would take our credit and pass it on the higher execs as his. I lost respect for him, do my job 15%, really looking for another job, and everything I do, to him its still the same and he hasn't noticed. I really want to live up to my potential but often daydream about leaving this place. My boss is a nice person, no doubt, but I guess in companies thats what happens… people who may not be qualified have to lead and end up sinking themselves with everyone in it.
Give employees praise, good pay and I guarantee folks will spend less time surfing.


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At the practice, we start off learning proper skating posture, how to stay low to the ground in a near-seated position to maintain balance ("Your back WILL hurt after this!"), and how to brake with a T-stop (Doing this won't break our ankles, we're assured). My bangs are quickly becoming drenched in sweat beneath the colorful loaner helmet I'm wearing. Unlike some of the other newbies, I'm struggling to maintain my composure and avoid looking like a wobbling, flailing amateur (which, of course, I am expertly doing).
Tiggz and Belle teach us to run in place and how to do plow stops, crossovers, and side-steps, among several other roller skating techniques. Small groups of us practice stopping from one end of the track's width to the other; the move also unintentionally encourages a few of the less-experienced to practice falling (which we also learn to do properly). After my third or fourth fall, I lose count of how many times I manage to land on anything except my feet. I tell myself it is all part of the experience.
I'm there to get a glimpse of life in quad skates after I'd learned about the Valley's brand-new roller derby team. After seeing an L.A. Derby Dolls game for the first time earlier this year, I always wondered what it might be like to be "one" with the wheels.
Rather than attending an SFVRD game as a spectator, I thought I'd to take it one step further and subject myself to the "fresh meat" process, despite the fact that I'm not a roller derby "type." As the shortest girl in class with no natural athleticism whatsoever, I always earned the No. 1 spot — but as the last-picked member of any school sporting activity. If anything, I'm not even the type to casually stroll onto the sidelines of a football field.
Truth be told, however, there is no specific roller derby girl "type." Players have often been stereotyped as tattooed tough chicks who've perfected Sid Vicious' upper-lip curl while donning fishnets, spandex or knee-high socks (case in point: the 2009 roller derby film, Whip It, starring Ellen Page). But what players do have in common is the willingness to train hard and play hard — a requirement for any athlete in a contact sport. And on Monday night, everyone on the track—whether they're new or seasoned skaters, inked arms or not—is putting 110 percent into every rolling stride.
As practice continues, I'm having trouble side-stepping without rolling forward. I watch the feet of the other recruits, who make the move seem so much more effortless. Belle notices me struggling to stay straight, so she shows me how to angle my foot with my heel outward to keep myself moving laterally. When we practice crossovers—moving the right foot over the left to gain momentum within a skating circle—she coaches me again and gives me basic pointers. Try turning your knees inward like this, she says as she demonstrates. I mimic her movements, turning my knees in and shifting my weight toward the inner arches of my feet. I am by no means getting any special attention as a member of the media; the SFVRD coaches make sure everyone gets a bit of one-on-one time.
Practice ends shortly after 8:30 p.m. and I'm sufficiently exhausted. Killo, Tiggz, and the other league leaders pack up suitcases full of loaner protective gear, and new recruits hoping to continue their training sign up for the team's mailing list. I quickly take off the rental skates off my feet and let my toes finally breathe some fresh air.
At the end, I'm actually impressed with myself for my first time on quad skates. Still, I feel I'm not even halfway near the beginner level, which makes me all the more eager to return to the roller rink and put to use everything I've learned. And thanks to my pre-practice mental prep and the patient training of the SFVRD coaches, I leave Skateland feeling pretty good, even with the anticipation of the next day's aches and pains.
The San Fernando Valley Roller Derby league's next home game at North Hollywood Park is Saturday, August 18 at 7 p.m. against the Port City Rollers from Stockton, Calif. Admission is $10 and free for children under 10.
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Crash closes section of Richland Twp. road
A section of Elton Road was closed Tuesday night when a sport utility vehicle went out of control, sheared off a utility pole carrying a mass of telephone wires at Hoover Street and struck a parked pickup truck in that vicinity, Richland Township police said.
The road was closed between Breck Lane, located near the Richland Town Centre, and Vo-Tech Drive.
Wires also fell to the ground about a block away at another pole at Elton and MacRidge Avenue.
Police said a man was eastbound on Elton when his vehicle went out of control and struck the pole, shearing it in two.
The SUV then struck the parked truck.
Police said they were trying to determine if another utility pole farther east on Elton also was struck in the accident or during a previous accident.
That pole has minor damage but no wires came down.
The driver was taken to Memorial Medical Center, police said.
His name was not available late Tuesday.
The accident was reported at 7:51 p.m.
Richland Township firefighters assisted police.
Police: Worker used charge for own buys
A Bedford County man was jailed Monday after authorities alleged he used a company charge account to make $1,103 in unauthorized purchases.
Jason Louis Smith, 26, was employed as a service technician for Advanced Office Systems, police in Richland Township said.
A review of the charge account the company had with Advanced Auto Parts showed that Smith forged names of other employees to make purchases at auto parts stores on Scalp Avenue in Richland, Broad Street in Johnstown and in Ebensburg, police said.
Police alleged that Smith made unauthorized buys for his personal use.
He was charged with
14 counts each of access device fraud and theft by deception. Smith also was charged with five counts each of forgery and tampering with records.
Smith was arraigned by on-call District Judge Michael Musulin of Johnstown and sent to the Cambria County Prison after failing to post
10 percent of $25,000 bond.
Man accused of trashing home
SOMERSET – A Somerset man is accused of trashing property in a Lillian Lane home and then tussling with state police after they disarmed him.
Jared B. Knopsnyder, 24, was found holding a small filet knife and hiding behind a basement door, Somerset-based troopers said.
Troopers said they used the door to disarm him.
Police had been called to the home on a complaint of disorderly conduct.
The man appeared to be intoxicated, police said.
Knopsnyder was jailed Tuesday after failing to post $2,000 bond following his arraignment on charges of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, investigators said.
Spending cuts affect Flight 93 park hours
SHANKSVILLE – Summer hours at the Flight 93 Memorial in Somerset County will be starting a month later due to automatic federal spending cuts.
Winter hours of 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. at the National Park Service memorial normally change at the beginning of April to summer hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the last entry at 6:30 p.m.
But Superintendent Jeff Reinbold said that because of the federal cuts, the longer hours at the park will not start until May 1.
The site commemorates the 40 passengers and crew members killed in the crash of the hijacked United Airlines flight during the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. People aboard fought with four Islamic hijackers for control of the plane.
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so is the only part of the earbuds that it colored (to match the minis) right by the buds (as in the photo) or is there more to it?
It looks like it. I think they would've provided more pictures if it had more to it
Prett expensive for a pair of simple headphones...
A-T is still around? I used to use some of their phono cartridges back when I couldn't afford the more expensive and nicer units from other manufacturers (a LONG time ago), but headphones? Back then, I thought their cans sucked...maybe a lot has happened since in the 25 years since they fell of MY radar screen.
A-T make some of the very best headphones there are actually. The ATH-A900 full size (as in *huge*) headphones for example are absolutely amazing and loved by many audiophiles. And in contrast to for example Sennheiser's high end headphones they sound great plugged straight into the IPod.
Wow, these are really neat. If I had an iPod mini, I would definately consider purchasing these.
Guppi: Loved by many "audiophiles"? Apparently not in the circle of fanatics I associate with. I won't get into a shouting match about headphones vs. speakers (the REAL audiophile's choice, btw...sorry, couldn't resist; just HAD to get that in), but most hi-fi and audio gearheads I know, discuss and argue with who do appreciate great fullsized cans gravitate towards Senns, AKG, Beyerdynamic, with a soft spot if not outright fanaticism towards Grado and certain $ony units. There are others they've owned and sworn by, but none of these idiots ever mention using A-Ts these days. Way back when I often thought A-T's sound were often too colored and unnatural for my tastes, though I suppose I could understand how people 25 years ago COULD'VE like them.
As for me nowadays, I'm generally stuck on Senns for my diet of fullsized cans. I'm pleased as punch with my HD650/Equinox combo, though I enjoyed the HD600 with the Equinox leads as well; shame I had to go and spoil that love affair by auditioning the HD650s. As for the portable realm, I'm pretty happy with the ER-4p set, but still trying to convince myself about a set of Sensaphonics as THE small form factor unit to own.
But back-on-topic; if A-Ts are indeed good sonically, then it's a happier world that A-T is back on someone's radar screen, even if it ain't mine.
flatline: Well, I was talking about headphone audiophiles, not the speaker guys. Head over to head-fi.org (where the headphone audiophiles hang) and search for the A900 and you will find lots of rave reviews. Several people for example prefer them over the way pricier Sony CD 3000. Of course there are also people who think they really suck. But I think the general averaged agreement would be that they are the best headphones in that pricerange (200 US) for a wide range of music. Grados are better for rock, Sennheiser better for classical. The HD650/Equinox is in a different league still of course.
Also, the A-T are one of the very few full size headphones that dont require a special headphone amp (the high end Senns definitely do).
I actually have these earphones. I bought them about a month ago, and I've used them long enough for them to be burned in (whether or not that's effective is for another discussion).
First impressions. These earbuds are big. The bud portions including sticks are twice as long as the stock earbuds. They also look really nice with the metallic finish (I have the silver version). They're substantially heavier than the stocks, and don't have a cheap plasticky feel to them.
I've compared them with the stock earbuds using music like Patricia Barber's Companion, Sasha Lazard's The Myth of Red, Bid Bud's Infinity + Infinity, Massive Attack's Mezzanine and Sarah Brightman's Eden.
All music was played through the 4G 20 gig iPod and ripped with LAME VBR-128. It's very true that the mids and highs are way more defined than what you get from the stock earbuds. Likewise, the soundstage is a lot larger and more defined. However, there is a lot less bass even when I put on foam tips. The stocks put out a lot more bass than the CM3 for music like trance, R&B, and all other bass heavy music. However, for balanced music like jazz and classical with a lot of instruments across the entire spectrum and that are also very complex, the CM3's absolutely destroy the stocks. So, depending on what sort of music you listen to, these earphones may or may not be for you.
That said, these earphones are meant only for listening either while stationary or walking at a normal pace. They are NOT meant for use during moderate to intense workouts. The splitting point for the L / R wires is halfway between the stocks and comparable Sony earbuds, which means they're in a suboptimal location (Sony's got it right). IF you have the the right wire in front, it dangles at a strange angle, and if it's behind the neck, the right wire is too short and the weight of the cord (see following sentence) will drag it down and pull at the earbud. The cord is a lot heavier, and unless you're using a remote or armband so you don't need the extension cord, the excess weight and repetition of movement is going to eventually tug on and actually yank the buds right out of your ears. I dunno, maybe I have smaller than average ear canals, but I doubt it. I don't have either a remote or armband, so maybe either would obviate this problem.
As for iPodlounge's comments that they don't isolate outside sounds, well duh. Unless you're wearing canal earphones or earphones with active noise cancellation, no normal earphones are going to isolate outside sounds.
That's my 2 cents worth. I use my stock earbuds during workouts, and my CM3's while stationary where I can appreciate the quality of the music. I just can't fathom the thought of using canal earphones and sticking something deep into my ears. That said, I'm sure Shure's and Etymotics sound better than the CM3's, but then you're spending a minimum of $99 US for them. Of course, from what I've heard, the ATM-CM7Ti's (high end version of the AT stick earbuds) beat anything short of the Etymotic ER-4p's, and can even compare with them for $149 US. A little too rich for my blood though.
One reason I bought the ER-6i headphones is that they'[re comfortable in my ears due to the soft texture of their silicon. I've never found a single other make (except the few other decent quality earphones) which are comfortable in my ears.
Those things look like they would hurt like the dickkens an d most likely not even stay in my ears, must like the freebie Apple buds the el cheapo ones they sell for $30. Anyone else who has sensitive ears should consider a design which features soft silicon and not things made of the materials or which look like these things.
I have always been a fan of the soft-silicone style isolating earbuds (as far as earbuds go)...I have had a pair of $ony's that have a great range, very isolating, quite comfortable, and the wiring has survived without losing its connection with the jack, (a big problem with my headphones as they get kind of rouged up sometimes...especially if they are so comfortable you forget you're wearing them and stand up to get a drink...). The con about these (and earbuds in general) is that they tend to come out of your ears too easily (unless custom fit), and the rubber cups that come with them can tend to fall off easily too. I had been looking for a good comfortable, secure, isolating, good looking and nice sounding pair of headphones for a while...I lean towards the wraparound the back of the head style, not with the circle-style speakers, but with the silicons-earbud style tips. They stay securely on the head or around the neck, look good, & you can get ones that sound decent, of course. The ones that clamp onto each ear are brutally uncomfortable after about 10 minutes....some wraparounds are uncomfortable to the upper ear/head after a while too, so find a design that suits you...i found a pair of jWINs in Chinatown that i haggled down to $6 (ok they were only $10 originally, but still), and they are the most comfortable that i have had. The sound isn't as dynamic as my sony's, but since I lost one of the rubber caps I use with them...
See the jWIN model I have here: (only mine is white )
are these earbuds better in bass than the stock apple earbuds???
"And bass response is different from the heavy, overbearing bass some people prefer: different bass notes are better defined instead of sounding like similar muddy bumps. There's no doubt that bass heads won't be thrilled by comparison with phones like the Sony MDR-EX71s, but others - particularly those who appreciate a bit of detail - will like the sound."
Shall we read the actual review before posting a question?
I am sorry i even asked about the bass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi guy, check this out
Audio Technica releases the ATH-CK5 Inner Ear Headphone lately, and it's going to be another great ipod matching product from A-T. Anyone ordered it already?
thanks for the heads up iloveracing!!!!
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As you ease back into your old routine after the holidays and come face-to-face with the dreary winter weather fogging your windowpanes, you're no doubt daydreaming about where you'll be traveling next.
This year, the number of trips taken by Americans is expected to hit an all-time high. According to predictions by the U.S. Travel Association, leisure travel is expected to grow 1.3% in 2013, as Americans take almost 1.6 million trips that range more than 50 miles from home or include one night away from home.
Baby boomers are even more likely to be hitting the road. The fastest-growing age groups of travelers are those in their 50s and 60s, says Lonely Planet's U.S. travel editor, Robert Reid. And mature travelers in general already spend more on travel than any other age group; currently, households in which the head of household is between 55 and 64 years old spend an average of $1,897 a year on travel, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Since boomers represent such a large market, both in terms of dollars and numbers, destinations often go the extra mile to woo them with deals. To name just a couple of recent examples, Kissimmee, Fla., near Orlando, devotes a page on its website to deals offered to AARP members (people qualify for membership at age 50); and from September to December of last year, Colonial Williamsburg offered all Americans over 50 the opportunity to pay for a single day and receive unlimited admission to the city and its art museums through the end of the year.
There are hundreds of solid travel deals for those who know where and how to look. "The number one thing to think about is when the holidays are," says Allen Silkin, the vice president of e-commerce for Flight Center U.S.A., an international travel agency. These holidays include Presidents Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekends, spring break and Easter. Rather than traveling on those dates and paying top rates, Silkin says, "Look for the weeks before or after the holidays."
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"Flexibility is a big key to getting travel deals," says Peter Scott, the director of marketing at hotel discount site HotelCoupons.com.
In winter and spring this year, some boomer-friendly destinations are offering particularly good deals. Here's where to find the best offers in five popular areas.
Once you get outside the biggest tourist spots, like the strip in Miami or the Florida Keys, you can find deeply discounted hotels and accommodations, while still getting to enjoy the beaches Florida is known for. Travel writer and hotel consultant Melanie Nayer says boomers should consider the "almost unknown" Palm Coast, which is located about halfway between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine on the Atlantic coast. "It's very low key and has a great golf community," Nayer says. Hotels there are inexpensive and travelers can fly into the Daytona Beach International Airport, 45 minutes away, which often offers cheap direct flights to and from big eastern cities like Atlanta and New York City, she says. She adds that there are also deals around Vero Beach, also on the Atlantic. "It's a little hipper, lots of little boutique hotels," she says. "But it's no spring-break destination; you can sit on the beach and do nothing."
Scott of HotelCoupons.com says that you can often find deals in some of the smaller towns on the outskirts of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, including Boynton Beach and Pompano Beach. You can fly into the airports in the larger cities, which often offer direct flights and cheaper fares, but then get less-expensive hotel rooms by staying in these smaller towns. "You can get hotel savings of 20% to 50%," he says. Plus, you'll find a more relaxing—and less crowded—vacation spot.
Riviera Maya
While Cancun can conjure up images of drunken spring breakers partying until 4 a.m. and beaches packed with sweaty revelers, the rest of the so-called Riviera Maya on Mexico's Caribbean coast offers resorts that are quieter and more relaxed, including like Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Better yet: The discounts in the Riviera Maya "are unbelievable right now," says Nayer.
Part of the reason for these deals is that the Mexico travel industry battling concerns over violence related to drug trafficking in parts of the country.
But "most of the issues are on the Pacific side of Mexico; the Caribbean side has had fewer," says travel writer Wayne Dunlap, author of "Plan Your Escape, Secrets of Traveling the World for Less Than the Cost of Living at Home." The large, all-inclusive resorts in the area are considered safe, and are offering deals like giving you a fourth night free when you buy three nights, says Nayer. "A lot of them have 6 to 10 restaurants, golf, lots to do," she says. "You never even need to leave the resort." You can fly into the large airport in Cancun, and then take a car to a more relaxed, less spring-break-like city nearby.


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---- — TRAVERSE CITY — Traverse City's loss will be Rowmark Ski Academy's gain.
Rowmark, one of the premier ski programs in the United States, is getting one of Traverse City's top skiers in Madison Ostergren, who has been accepted to compete with the prestigious academy and attend Rowland Hall College Prep School in Utah beginning this summer.
Ostergren, a sophomore at TC Central, was granted admission this week and will begin her journey when she leaves June 6 for a training camp at Mammoth Mountain in California.
"It's a big decision, especially because I'm in the middle of high school," Ostergren said. "I'm leaving my friends and everything, but I think that if I want to further my career it has to be done."
With a push from her USSA coach Dan Janowiak, Ostergren applied to Rowmark in April and then went through rigorous testing and interviews to gain admittance to the private Salt Lake City school and affiliated ski program. She will be one of eight girls in the U18 age group at the school under the tutelage of head coach Todd Brickson. She considered a few other academies as she was exploring her options, but decided to aim for Rowmark.
"I think what stuck out about Rowmark was their school was really good and the location in Utah," said Ostergren. "I have a lot of friends that go to the University of Utah, and it's close to there. Just knowing coach Dan had connections with Rowmark, that was good."
Janowiak, who has 38 years of coaching experience under his belt, has been coaching Ostergren since she was 12 years old. He felt a move like this was a no-brainer for an athlete like Ostergren, who was seventh in the downhill event at the 2013 Junior Olympics in Colorado.
"She's really the first athlete that I've had that it was very easy to go to the family and say, 'Your daughter is doing very, very well. She's very competitive statewide, in the Midwest. If she has higher goals, here's what you need to do.' It was something I always said I would do. It's easy for coaches to get real possessive. Sure, I'd love to hang on to Maddy for the next two seasons and watch her win races here, but that would be the selfish me speaking. All our decisions need to be made based on what's best for the athlete. That's what I'm doing here.
"If she's going to try and chase the dream of skiing collegiately at the Division 1 level she needs to be elsewhere because we just don't have the terrain for her in the Midwest."
Janowiak isn't the only coach who suddenly finds himself with a big void due to Ostergren heading west. TC Central coach Jerry Stanek also must figure out a way to replace the reigning Big North champion in the giant slalom and slalom, as well as the regional champion in the giant slalom. In her first year of high school racing, Ostergren also finished 11th in the slalom at the state finals, overcoming a mistake in her first run that had her in 30th place early.
"For our team it's a loss, but for Madison it's a huge opportunity," said Stanek, whose team captured the Division 1 state title this year. "Ski racing is really her passion and she's such a competitor. Probably she needs to be in an atmosphere like that if she wants to move up the ladder in ski racing. That's what kids do in sports today when they have that desire to really further themselves. It's great for Madison. Of course we don't like losing her, but we're a high school team and even though she was a huge contributor and loved the high school atmosphere, this is a great thing for her."
Both of her coaches describe her as a fearless skier, a major part of what makes her so good. They also feel that year-round training will allow her to improve by leaps and bounds.
"There aren't many girls that I've coached over the years that are not afraid of speed and she's one of them," said Stanek. "Speed doesn't bother her.
"She's going to be in a much better caliber of skiers training every day. It's a ski racing atmosphere year round, not just November until the end of March and then you're done with it. That's ski specific out there. I think she can improve a lot. That's why she's going there because that's what they do."
Rowmark was founded in 1982 and since then has honed the skills of 15 members of the U.S. ski team, as well as Olympic medalists, collegiate All-Americans, world, national and junior champions.
Ostergren said when her friends in Traverse City found out she had been accepted to Rowmark there were a range of emotions.
"At first they were like, 'You're kidding,'" she said when recalling the reaction of hearing she was leaving. "They were so excited, really happy. But then they were like, 'You have to leave.' They don't want me to leave. They're always happy for me, but they're also sad that I'm leaving."