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The 11 weirdest celebrity beauty secrets
By Anna Davies, Women's Health
Celebs are known for their indulgent red-carpet primping routines—but do kitty litter and beer qualify as beauty products? We asked the experts to find out which tricks have scientific backing, and which are just bizarre.
Miranda Kerr uses lip balm as a shimmery highlighter around her eyes
EXPERT OPINION: Try it! "This will work, just stick to a natural product. A lipgloss will clog your pores and will also be pretty sticky," says New York based makeup artist Stefanie Syat. Dab some plain lip balm on the inner corners of your eyes.
Catherine Zeta-Jones keeps her hair looking hot by dousing it in beer
EXPERT OPINION: Try it! "The alcohol removes any buildup that sits on the surface of the hair," says Amy Mrkurnic, a senior colorist at Oscar Blondi salon in New York. After you shampoo, towel dry, then massage a cupful or so of beer into your strands. Cover with plastic wrap for five minutes, then rinse. Any kind of brew is okay, so skip the pricy craft options and use up those mystery cans in the back of your fridge.
Snooki swears by kitty litter to exfoliate
EXPERT OPINION: Skip it. The clumpy texture of the litter may remind you of a mud mask, but the clay particles are far larger than what you'd find in a substance formulated for skin. "These particles can cause micro scratches, which can lead to inflammation and blotchiness," explains Lezandra Berchik, an esthetician at Bliss Spa Los Angeles.
Not only that, but the moisture-sucking properties of the kitty litter—courtesy of the mineral silica—will have the same effect on your skin, leading to dehydration. As if that weren't enough to deter you, keep in mind that the "fresh scent" designed to mask any odors isn't exactly an aphrodisiac.
TRY THIS INSTEAD: Plain baking soda, either mixed with water or your favorite cleanser, will help clean out pores without any of the irritation.
Denise Richards puts avocado on her hair for deep conditioning results
EXPERT OPINION: Try it! "I do this one myself," says Mrkurnic. "To make it even more effective, combine the avocado with one tablespoon of olive oil." Slather onto your strands, but avoid the scalp itself—that'll make your hair look overly oily.
Jennifer Love Hewitt calms zits with toothpaste
EXPERT OPINION: Skip it. "We hear this 'trick' all the time, but it doesn't work. In fact, it can make a blemish worse," says Berchik. So why do people still try it? "Abrasives in the toothpaste, like calcium carbonate, will dry the blemish so it looks better. But it does nothing to rid it of bacteria, and the detergents and flavoring in the formula will irritate your skin."
TRY THIS INSTEAD: Stick to the tried-and-true treatments, says Berchik. "A product needs to contain either benzoyl peroxide or salicyclic acid to properly treat the blemish."
Lady Gaga uses tape to remove eye makeup
EXPERT OPINION: Try it—with caution. "Glitter can be especially hard to remove, so tape does the trick," says Syat. "Fabric tape will be the most gentle on your skin." But if your skin is super sensitive or prone to redness, avoid this option and stick with makeup remover.
Sienna Miller fixes hair color flaws with ketchup
EXPERT OPINION: Skip. When she accidentally used henna—a vibrant, all natural dye—on her blond strands, Miller said the only thing that got rid of the color was soaking her hair in ketchup, but colorists question this at-home remedy. "Henna is a stain, so it's not going away easily," says Mrkurnic. "I've never heard of this one."
TRY THIS INSTEAD: A color correction is best done in the salon, but if you're in a pinch and need the color out, stat, Mrkurnic recommends combining 90% rubbing alcohol with mineral oil. "Make a three to one ratio of the alcohol with the mineral oil, mix together, and massage through your hair. Then, wrap your hair in plastic and apply heat for 10 minutes to fade any color."
Lisa Rinna uses cinnamon oil for a plumped-up pout
EXPERT OPINION: Try it—with caution. "Adding a few drops of cinnamon oil to a lip gloss will give some added oomph," says Patrice Evangeline, a New York City based makeup artist. But the trick won't make your lips puff up to Angeline Jolie proportions, and makeup artists warn to spot check the oil against a patch of skin first to make sure you don't have any adverse effect.
Teri Hatcher adds red wine to the bath to soften her skin
EXPERT OPINION: Skip it. "Red wine in the tub could work because wine contains tartaric acid, an alpha hydroxyl agent that can exfoliate," says Berchik. But don't raise a glass yet. Berchik warns that it would take a few bottles to notice an effect and the wine could irritate any minor scratches on the skin.


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Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
June 3
- 6:30 a.m.: A 32-year-oldLos Gatosman was arrested at the intersection of Highway 9 and Two Bar Road in Boulder Creek, on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
- 6:37 a.m.: A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving at the intersection of Highway 9 andLower Glen Arbor Road.
June 2
- 1:54 a.m.: A 59-year-old man was arrested at the intersection of Highway 9 andWestern AvenueinBen Lomondon suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and having prescription drugs without a prescription.
- 8:46 p.m.: A 64-year-old man was arrested on the 4700 block of Highway 9 in Felton after deputies encountered him and suspected that he was under the influence of drugs.
- 11:57 p.m.: A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of drugs and for allegedly obstructing deputies' investigation on the 6800 block ofEast Zayante Roadin Felton.
June 1
- 10:23 p.m.: Deputies pulled over a 36-year-old man on the 11500 block of Highway 9 in Boulder Creek and arrested him on suspicion of drunken driving and driving without a license.
May 30
- 1:31 p.m.: A man was pulled over for vehicle code violations on the 13200 block of Highway 236 in Boulder Creek. He was arrested after a probation search of the vehicle, in which deputies allegedly found two syringes, burglary tools and a false firearm.
Scotts Valley Police Department
May 31
- 12:18 p.m.: A man was arrested and released with a court date on the 200 block ofMount Hermon Road, where a store manager reportedly spotted him hiding items inside a backpack.
- 5:44 p.m.: A 27-year-old woman was arrested after loss-prevention workers at a store stopped her for allegedly shoplifting on the 200 block ofMount Hermon Road. The workers advised the arresting officers that she was carrying methamphetamine and other controlled substances.
- 11:15 p.m.: A 25-year-old man was arrested on the 400 block ofSouthwood DrivebyScottsValleypolice officers who were helping another agency with a hit-and-run investigation. During the arrest, officers reported finding the man to be in possession of cocaine.
May 29
- 5:13 a.m.: A cash drawer containing about $150 in cash was stolen when someone broke through the front door of Leo's U-Save Liquors,4790 Scotts Valley Drive. The total loss, including damage, was estimated to be $1,200.
- 4:26 p.m.: Someone at a business on the 5400 block ofScotts Valley Drivereported that a customer tried to spend a counterfeit $100 bill. The bill was not accepted and was returned to the person.
Boulder Creek Fire Protection District
June 2
- 6:50 a.m.: Smoldering charcoal briquettes that had been placed in a compost bin after a barbecue ignited, and the resulting fire destroyed a garage on the 15000 block of Highway 236 in Boulder Creek.
This column includes items reported in dispatch logs of the listed agencies and records of theCalifornia HighwayPatrol and area fire departments. Additional information may be based on reports from other agencies and officers. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty, and charges may have been added or dropped as of publication.

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A video showing police violence and people's reactions:
A video from the fifth night. Marching peacefully is enough to get teargas canisters onto your head.
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Braised Pork and Cabbage
Coleslaw mix, found in the produce section, is a great time-saver. If your supermarket doesn't carry it, use 4 cups shredded cabbage and 2 cups shredded carrots.
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 well-trimmed bone-in rib pork chops, 8 ounces each
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 package (1 pound) coleslaw mix
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
- 3/4 pound small red potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Cook's Note
Step 1
In a Dutch oven (5-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid), heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Generously sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove pork.
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining tablespoon oil, onion, coleslaw mix, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage has wilted, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Raise heat to high. Add vinegar, caraway seeds, and 1 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Add potatoes, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until cabbage and potatoes are almost tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 4
Return pork to pot; cover, and continue cooking until pork is just cooked through and potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
SourceEveryday Food, March 2004
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Reviews (3)
Rockamama 15 Jun, 2014
My family didn't care for this at all, sorry.Reply
queenzookie 16 Mar, 2014
I cooked the potatoes 10 minutes longer than the recipe said but they still weren't as tender as my family likes them. Wish I'd seem the remark from the reviewer about adding brown sugar. That might have helped. This was ok but my family wasn't wild about it. We have a different recipe from Martha with pork & cabbage http://www.marthastewart.com/312971/pork-chops-with-bacon-and-cabbage, and my family really prefers that recipe to this one.Reply
ecooney 4 Jan, 2011
This was really good! I added just a little dijon and brown sugar, like a tablespoon of each, to the liquid. I also boiled some whole potatoes on the side instead of cooking them with everything else, that's just the way we like them.Reply


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CHICAGO (AP) - James Shields struck out 10 and scattered four hits over seven innings for his 100th career win, and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago 6-1 on Friday night to ensure the White Sox of their worst record since 1970.
At 62-98 with two games remaining, the White Sox will finish with the second-most losses in franchise history, ahead of only the team that went 56-106 more than four decades ago.
"Nobody wants that," manager Robin Ventura said before the game of reaching 100 losses. "Is it going to be the big difference going into next year? Probably not, but nobody wants that."
Shields (13-9) gave up just one run and walked one.
Billy Butler led the Royals with three hits and two RBIs, while Emilio Bonifacio drove in two runs with two hits.
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Mise en Place
- Address:
442 W. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 110
Tampa, FL 33606Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $31 to $50
Mise en Place
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.miseonline.com/
- Phone: 8132545373x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30AM - 2:30PM
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30PM - 10PM
Friday - Saturday: 5:30PM - 11PM
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Modern European, Global, International, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Marty Blitz
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
A word from Mise en Place
Since 1986, Mise en Place has developed into Tampa's premier restaurant for modern American cuisine with an exciting and dynamic menu and flavors reflecting award-winning Chef-Owner Marty Blitz's insatiable love of food. His cooking style incorporates the regional flavors of our global community on the West Coast of Florida with his European training in the classics. The passion of independent proprietor Maryann Ferenc reflects in the spirit of the staff and the level of personal care in your dining experience. Mise En Place features an extensive and ever-changing wine list, and Wine Director Dave Madera has an extraordinary capability to pair your meal with a sensational glass of wine, elevating the dining experience. Chef Marty Blitz's passion goes beyond the regular menu items, for he has created a "Get Blitzed Tasting Menu" that incorporates a five course menu paired with wine.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
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Mise en Place reviews from OpenTable diners
118 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.6
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (89)fit for foodies (87)romantic (75)notable wine list (61)neighborhood gem (34)great for lunch (22)good for groups (22)hot spot (9)scenic view (6)vibrant bar scene (4)late-night find (4)kid-friendly (1)great for brunch (1)great for outdoor dining (1)Show More
- AmazingGretchenVIPDined on 9/27/2014Brought my parents in for a nice night out and the food and service were amazing. Definitely a fit for foodies. Great wine list. Get the oxtail and the beef carpaccio for appetizers and the lamb for main course!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great placeBilleatsVIPDined on 9/18/2014A great find in Tampa when staying downtown and worth a trip. Incredibly creative small plate appetizers and small plates. Best small scallop dish in memory-perfectly cooked rich balanced sauce - wow. The calamari were a little overdone but the best sauce - Yusu, butter, touch of cream, some fresh Thai herbs and just enough Thai green chili to get your attention. Fried quail and corn waffles Oh My. Got to do this again. And all in for less than $100 for with 4 glasses of nice wine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tampa GemDscrivDined on 9/13/2014Creative menu . Great service that is knowledgable and attentive without being intrusive . Perfect for that special occasion .Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great restaurant!bluefreckle21Dined on 9/9/2014I took my wife and some of our close friends for dinner the other night. Our service was pretty good. We had two servers, I found this odd because we were introduced to only one of them. After our main plates were served the other server paid more attention to us. The food was great minus the fried quail and Kobe. The quail was dry. The beef was seared when it was ordered med rare and it had no seasoning. I would've let someone know, but our server didn't come over until 9 minutes after we were eating. On a positive note all of the other food, including dessert were fantastic! The risotto was the best! Overall this was a great dining experience minus the few hiccups with the food and confusion about who our server was.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent Meal.MichelleDined on 9/9/2014We are already planning our next visit there. Food was excellent, place was neat and clean, and service was very good. We were especially impressed with the hostess who greeted us so nicely.Special Features:
- Special OccasionOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/6/2014Amazing menu! Everything we tried was excellent and perfectly prepared and presented. Staff is very attentive but not obnoxious. A must for that special occasion -- anniversary, birthday etc.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WonderfulBethDined on 9/5/2014My fiancé and I love to go out to local restaurants that experiment with food. I am a vegetarian and they were more then happy to show me the vegetarian options and even offered to replace the meat/fish options with tofu. We went at 5:00 pm for an early dinner. Most of the people were at the bar so we had the dining area to ourselves (besides two other couples). The staff is attentive and friendly. I highly recommend it.Special Features:
- The best ever!PinkyOVIPDined on 8/30/2014Food is simply amazing. My husband and I were practically licking the plates off it was so good. We started with the Pork Belly dish with the edamame salad and loved it. For our second course, we had the Oxtail Poutine. I could eat that dish every day of my life! For our main courses, my husband had the Korean beef filet which was really good. But my rack of lamb dish was the best ever!! We had the chocolate mouse for dessert and wish we ordered two!! Our only regret was not coming here sooner. This is officially our new favorite restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food & atmosphereVeryPleasedDined on 8/30/2014We really enjoyed the food and will definitely return. The service was wonderful up until we finished our entrees. It took an hour for us to order dessert and cash out, and our server didn't even take care of any of those things, nor say goodbye/thank you. So we finished on a bit of a bum-note and our backs were hurting after sitting there for three hours, but the food was super delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ExperienceCraftfoodieDined on 8/28/2014Ordered a little too much but everything was amazing. Service was great and ambiance was perfect for our special occasion. Will definitely be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- As usualWEJ33760Dined on 8/23/2014As usual Mise en Place was excellent. A little pricey but worth it. Had the Veal and it was excellent. Tough call between here and Cafe Ponte but this is much quieter, but no piano player. Overall a great evening with great serviceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- As rock solid as everVerySatisfiedDinerVIPDined on 8/22/2014After all these years, Mise en Place continues to amaze. Friday night dinner for 2, an intimate birthday dinner after a busy week. The classic Mise ambience level: busy & vibrant, but in a subdued way. A great mixed-age crowd! And the always-welcoming atmosphere and mood (except more lighting or better pinpoint lighting on tables would be terrific and would make the menu readable!) Impeccable service. But the real star? Uncompromising food. Excellent fried oysters; an exceptional fresh grilled squash salad that screamed 'local, earthy and beautiful.' An amazing horseradish/truffle-crusted salmon and equally delicious scaloppini. A lovely amuse, a bright lemon sorbet intermezzo, and a perfect dessert. It's always perfection!Special Features:
- A foodie's paradiseRachelDined on 8/22/2014An absolute delight. We shared a first course Charcuterie board and two second course dishes: Aleppo peppered scallops and Kobe oxtail. I'm a very experienced foodie and even had to look up a few words on the menu. A truly fantastic experience.Special Features:
- Great food and serviceStu542VIPDined on 8/16/2014I like the way the seating is set up in here. We had a private corner booth that was just lovely. The waiter had recommendations which were based on taste not on the most expensive item. Drinks were always filled, atmosphere was very pleasant. The lamb was outstanding and I am willing to go so far as to say it is my new reference lamp chop beating out the Blue Lion in Jackson Hole WY, but only by a tad....Special Features:
- Anniversary dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/16/2014We couldn't have chosen a more delightful venue for our 46th wedding anniversary. We were treated very specially, with attention or distance at the appropriate time. Our server was charming and friendly and the food was divine!Special Features:
- Ladies night outLjmfDined on 8/16/2014The food was outstanding, our server was pleasant and acccommodating and the atmosphere was lovely. Makes for an enjoyable evening out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A nice nightFargDined on 8/15/2014We sat in the lounge at a nice corner booth and enjoyed the taster menu which pairs a set menu with wines. It was awesome. Your not going to leave here stuffed hug that's okay as the good and wine was amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Moved to #1 on our listFoodieDeeDined on 8/9/2014We have dined here many times. The food and dining experience are consistently excellent. Took friends visiting from North Carolina on Saturday. They are foodies and were very impressed. We have put Mise En Place at the top of our favorite-restaurant-in-area list.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Eclectic and Unique but FlatlovegoodfoodDined on 8/8/2014This is a unique restaurant whose rave reviews lead to anticipation of ultra-fine dining but left us with mixed feelings and ultimately flat. After being directed to our table we first observed how loud the bar was. Our two servers routinely reached across the table to fill glasses, gather plates etc. The wine list is fantastic and our servers recommendations were well received. The presentation of all dishes was spectacular. Son ordered lobster mac-n-cheese appetizer which was "to die for" but the adult salads were just "ok." The table bread was nothing special. Panera is better. Risotto incredible. Main course tuna terrific but potatoes yucky. Kobe beef incredible. Desert was the best offering. 5 star mon-thurs maybe?Special Features:
- Everybody must get. "Blitzed"TPAFoodEDined on 8/8/2014Amazing menu! 5 courses of palate pleasing pleasure, paired with amazing wines from across the globe.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice ambiance and staffJagloverDined on 8/8/2014This is definitely a must try when in Tampa. The cheese grits are unsurpassed!Special Features:
- mjEatsDined on 8/7/2014Second time I've taken a large group here and very pleased with everything. The food is great, the presentation unique, the waiters attentive but not intrusive, and while the restaurant was full, we had no trouble having great conversation all night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of my favorite restaurantsCBValdovinoVIPDined on 8/6/2014Once again it was a most remarkable meal. The menu has many inventive selections to choose from and it is always difficult to make a decision. We wanted a quiet evening eating well and drinking a fine wine without having to shout to hear each over the ambient noise, and we got both.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great date nighttearzofglassDined on 8/6/2014My husband and I went her for our date night. The food was great and so was the service. We were there for about 2.5 - 3 hours and sat in the lounge area on the couch seating. We were not rushed at all and got to enjoy many of the appetizers at our leisure and then shared and entrée dish. We ordered a cheese plate for dessert and our server also gave us a complimentary port to go along with it. Great date night for sure and would definitely recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great mealLarryDined on 8/5/2014My wife had the tasting menus with wine. She loved it all, calling the wine pairings perfect. The oxtail was remarkable. I tasted great scallops. I found the arugula salad and free range chicken excellent. It was our anniversary and we got some wonderful Spanish sparkling wine. Had a very Carmel and chocolate dessert that is best if a fan of Carmel. The service was quite good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Do Not Understand the hypeFoodieDined on 8/2/2014Went on a Saturday evening with my wife. Place was about 3/4 full at prime time. It's quiet and very dark, good ambience. The dishes that we had were just average to slightly above average, certainly not worth the high price tag. Our server, who also doubled as the water guy and had far too many tables to attend to, was poor. I hate to say it, but we get better service at chain restaurants than we did on our first, and last - visit to Mise en Place. The positives were the wine and the "chocolate mousse" desert. The biggest negative, other than our poor service, was the first dish served had the top of a wine wrapper on the plate (really?). The server said, "oh that's not supposed to be there" with no other apology or comp given.
- Classy Birthday DinnerfatsDined on 8/2/2014We had my husbands birthday dinner here with a group of friends. The service was impeccable and the food was even better. They had out table set up and ready to go.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- wonderful birthday celebrationfoodiefamilyDined on 7/26/2014High class, beautiful atmosphere. Attentive, professional service. extensive wine list. Food selection was delightfully creative, and the execution beautiful on each plate. From small plates, to first courses, then on to main courses and dessert, we found our choices to be wonderful! Even the cocktails were unique and delicious! We will definitely be back! Standouts were the soft shell crab, flash fried quail, and carpaccio appetizers, and the lamb, venison, duck, and tuna main courses.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fell Very ShortFooDeeDined on 7/26/2014Overall, this was not a great dining experience. I went there expecting to pay more for fine dining and when I left was underwhelmed. The atmosphere was not what I expected but I was still anticipating a great meal. To cut to the point, the descriptions of the food far exceeded the quality of the food and even included elements that were not even present. Over sauced, inconsistent meat textures, and plating seemed like an after thought. It felt more like food from a bad wedding reception and I was very disappointed in the whole evening. Unfortunately, I will not be back. I have NEVER complained on line but feel compelled to since I was taking my girlfriend out for her birthday and did not want to ruin her night. I wanted to love it.Special Features:
- A delicious taste of creativity.luv2eatmDined on 7/26/2014Mise en Place has one of the most creative menus in the Tampa Bay area. At our table we had lamb, veal, red snapper, and beef. Each plate was beautifully served and tasted fantastic. The chocolate pecan toffee mouse is a must try for dessert. Everything about our evening was enjoyable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great find in TampaLove2EatGreatFoodDined on 7/26/2014This is a great local find! The service was friendly, professional and thorough. The food was out of this world! Chef creates menu items that you'd never think would work, but they do, oh so well! We will make it a point to visit this gem every time we visit Tampa.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Getting inconsistentwendykpDined on 7/25/2014Mise en Place has been our go to restaurant for years. The interesting menu and quality ingredients have always impressed. Lately though, both service and quality have been inconsistent when compared to previous visits. On 7/31/2014 our table for 3 was left for 30+ minutes after placing our order without a visit from our server. Both tables next to use received an amuse, and we did not, for the first time ever. It was not packed for a friday night. The charcuterie plate was excellent, as were both poutines and the pork belly, once finally delivered. The kobe strips were perfect, but the duck, always a favorite here, was quite fatty and not seared off to crisp the top. Hopefully our last 2 trips were just off nights, we will try again.Special Features:
- Fantastic Find for Foodies!MissSharpeDined on 7/23/2014The décor is modern and cozy, with warm lighting and several dining niches. At first our dining alcove was a bit loud thanks to a diner at a nearby table who didn't understand the concept of "using your indoor voice." Still, it was a pleasant and romantic atmosphere. The service is absolutely stellar and the food is amazing. We started with the Seared Foie Gras, it was buttery and delicious. The three sauces it was served with were lovely, but in my opinion the heirloom tomato golden raisin agro dolce was divine. Our main courses, the Togarashi Seared Duck Breast and the Sous Vide Venison were delicious. For dessert, I highly recommend the Bananas Foster bread pudding. It was surprisingly light and delicate. The perfect end to our meal.Special Features:
- Tampa's best restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 7/19/2014I'm embarrassed to say that it has taken so long for me to visit Mise en Place. This is a gem and clearly the finest restaurant in Tampa, as evidenced by the recent USA Today rating. Luigi and Dave were excellent servers, both knowlegable and friendly. Dave Madera, the GM, spent some time with us discussing wine and food. From teh pork belly appetizer through to the creme brulee, everything was amazing. If you have nevern had it you must try the rack of lamb entree. It's been on the menu since they opened 28 years ago for a good reason.Special Features:
- Outstanding dining experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/19/2014Much more than good is necessary to prompt a comment from me. The description in Fodor's of meticulous preparation was right on point. The food was superb and the presentation exceptional. This restaurant compares favorably with respected restaurants in New York and Chicago that we have enjoyed this summer. The menu is not simple, but the waiters are knowledgeable and friendly.Special Features:
- Lovely EveningpestomomDined on 7/18/2014Our lovely server Monica gave fantastic suggestions and with Rick by her side they were just the right amount of attentive. Highlights were the pork belly appetizer, scallops, lamb chops, venison, and lobster. All around delicious menu and we will return. Great cocktails and expansive wine list. While it is expensive, it is without a doubt worth it and one of the best ways to spend your money on food in Tampa!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a pleasure to dine herephermented1Dined on 7/15/2014Menu changes frequently and is very creative. Service is professional, knowledgable, and attentive. Wine list is on point and has something for everyone from cult producers to esoteric selections, all with very good pricing. This is one of the oldest, established restaurants in the area and they consistently keep it new, fresh, and intriguing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious in Every WayHodgesVIPDined on 7/12/2014This was a case of for once a restaurant living up to its reputation. Everything I had was fantastic, beautifully prepared and presented. Impressive wine list. My table mates also seemed to enjoy all their choices. The lobster sous vide is a great choice. The interior is far lovelier than the photos on website convey. A little expensive but worth it My table mates found the service a bit slow but I enjoyed the unhurried pace between courses and while enjoying the wine--just know that in your planning of your evening.Special Features:
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Good Question: How To Clean My White Dinnerware?
Can my white dinnerware be saved? After only a few years of use, most of my dinner plates are full of gray utensil marks. What is to blame here? Low grade utensils, low grade porcelain or guests that insist on using a fork instead of a knife to cut food into bite size morsels?
I've tried a few different cleaners but nothing seems to be able to remove the scuff marks.
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Marc, we sympathize. We have tried to find out what causes these marks, but with no luck. We've had better luck with removing scratches like this, though. Bon Ami ($1.44, Amazon) is great for this. Also try Barkeeper's Friend ($7.99, Amazon). This powdered cleaner is rougher, so try it on a plate back first, but it can take off deeper scratches. It's designed for use on porcelain sinks so it should do the trick on plates as well.
Anyone have a good answer for Marc on how to prevent scratches on his dinnerware, or get rid of the ones he has?
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Bon Ami or Ajax do it. But the metal marks will always come. I think the problem is the quality of porcelan. The enamel finish is not strong enough. My dishes - had them for 10 years now - don't have that. It could be not a good stainless steel as well on utensils.
okay - the above sounds like BAD english.
I meant to say: BonAmi of Ajax will do.
And the damage on the plate could have been caused due to not very good quality utensils...
If you can't track down any Bon Ami (I've had no luck so far), give it a good scrub with a paste of baking soda and water. It does the trick for my Corelle dishes.
I wonder if one of the oxygen cleaners would work?
That's my bleach alternative - OxyClean (whatever the Trader Joe's house brand is...)
Love baking soda for things that don't need "lift"...
What about the Magic Stain eraser? that thing gets rid of most things. I've had white Apilco dinner plates for over 7 years and don't have any marks, so Anusha may be on to something...
Whole Foods sells BonAmi...I saw it on the top shelf of their small cleaning supply section (near the Mrs. Meyer's soap that I LOVE).
I always thought the gray marks were permanent...good to know I could try to get them off of my white dishes as well.
We bought silverplate utensils for cheap on ebay (cheaper than anything but Ikea bend-in-the-wind flatware) and got decent quality porcelain as a wedding gift and don't have this problem, so my guess is that it's a quality issue. We are inveterate fork users and almost never use knives to cut food, so that is probably not your problem.
Are your dishes Corelle? I've seen Corelle that people use only for picnics a couple of times a year with this problem; it's not very durable. And using a powdered cleaner like baking soda or Bon Ami on it will scratch the finish and make it pick up marks even faster in the future.
I would be wary using something like Magic Eraser on something I was going to eat off of - I thought they were supposed to be horribly toxic.
If the other suggestions don't work, pick up a bottle of stoneware and porcelain cleaner. I got a bottle of it with the purchase of my white Kohler porcelain kitchen sink. It's a thick white liquid that I sponge on and the rinse off after letting it set for a few minutes. It removes all the grey marks that inevitably occur when flatware bangs against the porcelain finish. (Just make sure that you wash the dishes thoroughly--preferably in a dishwasher--after using it so you don't poison yourself!) You should be able to find the product at a big-box store like Lowe's or Home Depot or in the kitchen department at Linens n' Things or Bed, Bath and Beyond.
Bar Keepers Friend. Comes in a can like Bon Ami or Comet/Ajax. I buy mine at the hardware or grocery store. Works on everything that nothing else will.
I had miracular success getting utensil marks off my vintage Franciscan white Metropolitan china with that new Bleach Pen that Clorox makes. It has a wide tip and a narrow tip, like a giant Sharpie marker. Really did the trick, and bonus: no scratching.
It also took stains off my refrigerator that I thought were there for life.
I actually did a comparison between Bon Ami, Barkeeper's Friend, and Ajax. I had bought a set of Pfaltzgraff at a thrift store for my stepmom. They were GREY with utensil marks. I used each of the cleansers, and found Barkeeper's Friend did the best job, but they all required some elbow grease.
I also worked at Steak 'n Shake for seven years. They use Buffalo China dinnerware, and we'd use Comet on the pieces that started looking bad. But the finish on Buffalo China is REALLY tough, so scratching wasn't a concern.
Use "Amaz" Clean and Green (1-800-921-6861). I had originally bought it as a water stain remover, but since I was ready to throw my white Mikasa dishes out because I had tried everything to get rid of the grey marks, I thought I'd give it a try. I applied Amaz with a green Scotch-brite pad, scrubbed ever so lightly, rinsed, and voila! I had a brand new set of dishes in less than 15 minutes. This stuff is so safe you don't even need to wear rubber gloves.
ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda Toothpaste works beautifully. Apply to dry plate with a slightly damp sponge; working in circular motions. (No need to floss).
BTW, check up ARM & HAMMER'S website for a $1.00 off coupon and use it to get a free trial size of the toothpaste.
After trying everything I have learned & from what products I have on hand, nothing got the grey utensil marks off the corelle I wanted to sell. So, I reached for my standby and IT WORKED. The product name is "Awesome" & it actually lives up to its' name! It has never let me down. It is yellow and in a pump type sprayer; it's non-abrasive. I get it at the local Family Dollar and it is cheap as dirt! I forget about using it sometimes, but it sure has saved me some headaches. I LOVE it!!!
A big thank you to Michelle of Montreal 9/12/07 for the tip on using baking soda and water for cleaning Corelle dinnerware. I will definitely try it as I am a believer in natural cleansers.
Bar Keepers friend has worked on my Franciscan china. Less so on the Corelle. I am intrigued by the toothpaste comment. Hmmm.
Think it's funny that anyone said Corelle isn't durable. Lol. Are you kidding. My step mom still has that stuff from the 70's and there isn't a single piece with a chip on it.
For older china that is more porous because the glaze wasn't comparable to those used to day - the china got tiny brown veins & patches from miniscule food particles stuck in the pores - get hair bleach from any beauty supply store & mix with water as directed on the bottle & let your old china soak in it for a day or a week until it comes out looking new. Keep the solution covered to prevent evaporation. I use the little plastic tubs from the hospital - eveyone has them who's ever been in the hospital...Enjoy pretty old china from now on! (Especially the pure white ones)


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Nature trails and observation areas are great spots to observe osprey, shorebirds, armadillo and even gopher tortoises. Visitors enjoy swimming, fishing, snorkeling, shelling and sunbathing along prime Gulf beachfront. Bicycles and kayaks are available for rent, and showers are here as well.
Located just a short ferry ride away from Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island State Park is custom-made for nature lovers. Beyond its famous white-sand beachesundefinednamed America's Best in 2008undefinedthe barrier island boasts a three-mile nature trail through the island's interior as well as a three-mile kayak trail through scenic mangrove tunnels. Swimming, shelling and fishing are popular year-round.
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When I first heard it, I wondered, "What does that mean?" I am an African from Nigeria. Luol is an African from South Sudan. We've worked together across our home continent, holding our own basketball camps, as well as in those organized by the NBA.
I remember an instance, in Kigali, Rwanda, when Luol honoured a commitment to show up despite being seriously ill. He didn't want to disappoint any of the children who were expecting him.
Is that "a little bit of African"?
His fellow NBA players have named him the NBA's top sportsman. Last year, his work for charity earned him the league's J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship award.
Is that the "African" he means?
Luol has made two all-star teams. A couple of years ago, he had a terrible reaction to a spinal tap. He lost 15 pounds in the hospital. I was texting with him during that ordeal, which was very serious. He always remained humble and full of personality. When he got out, he still tried to play for his team during a playoff series.
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Vice President Joe Biden's characteristically wacky sense of humor was in evidence in Rome today during a meeting with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.
Biden is attending a reception tonight with the other members of the delegation to Pope Francis' inaugural mass, along with American officials based in Rome.
"We invited the American cardinals to a reception," Biden told Nikolic. "So unless I'm prepared to join the Eastern Orthodox Church, as a Roman Catholic, I'd better show up or I'll lose my soul."
Biden is in Italy with the presidential delegation to the inaugural mass. Also in attendance at tonight's reception will be U.S. cardinals, U.S. embassy officials and U.S. members of Congress.


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News about Massey Energy Company, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Mismanagement and Death in a Coal Mine
It is heartening that a former executive with Massey Energy was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison.
September 13, 2013, Friday
Ultimate Culpability for a Mine Disaster
Federal prosecutors are wise to pursue the path of corporate responsibility in their investigation of the West Virginia mine disaster.
December 1, 2012, Saturday
Ex-Official Is Charged After Deaths at Coal Mine
Federal prosecutors in West Virginia charged the highest-ranking executive to date in an investigation of the 2010 explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine that killed 29 miners.
November 29, 2012, Thursday
West Virginia: Mine Official Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge
The former superintendent of the Upper Big Branch mine, where an explosion killed 29 workers, pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal fraud charge.
March 30, 2012, Friday
West Virginia: Mine Security Chief Gets 3-Year Prison Term
The former chief of security for the Upper Big Branch mine, where 29 miners died in an explosion in 2010, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison.
March 1, 2012, Thursday
Justice for Upper Big Branch
The filing of criminal conspiracy charges against a top-ranking mine superintendent at Upper Big Branch mine, where 29 miners died, is a major step forward.
February 28, 2012, Tuesday
West Virginia: Inquiry Focuses on Mine Foremen
State mine safety officials issued 253 violations in their investigation of the Upper Big Branch disaster and singled out at least two foremen in the explosion that killed 29 men in 2010.
February 24, 2012, Friday
Mine Superintendent Charged in 2010 Disaster
Gary May is the most senior worker charged and industry observers say that action is an indication that prosecutors are looking up the corporate ladder.
February 23, 2012, Thursday
Big Coal's Bidding
It shouldn't take another disaster, like the Upper Big Branch explosion in 2010, to make lawmakers take action to protect lives.
December 31, 2011, Saturday
For 29 Dead Miners, No Justice
Despite its questionable practices, Massey Energy will not be criminally prosecuted for a mine explosion that killed 29 workers in West Virginia.
December 10, 2011, Saturday
Report on the Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion
An independent team investigating 2010 coal mine explosion in West Virginia put the blame squarely on Massey Energy.
Report on the Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion
An independent team investigating 2010 coal mine explosion in West Virginia put the blame squarely on Massey Energy.
A Coal Town Vanishes
A small town in West Virginia has essentially disappeared in the wake of the state's largest surface-mining operation.
A Coal Town Vanishes
A small town in West Virginia has essentially disappeared in the wake of the state's largest surface-mining operation.
A Fight for a Mountaintop
As mountaintop removal mining has become increasingly controversial across Appalachia, the debate over the fate of Coal River Mountain has become something of a symbolic line in the sand.
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The 2013 MLB over/unders are out - Grantland →
Courtesy of Atlantis Casino Resort:
- Detroit Tigers: 90
- Los Angeles Dodgers: 90
- Washington Nationals: 90
- Los Angeles Angels: 89½
- Cincinnati Reds: 88½
- Texas Rangers: 87
- Toronto Blue Jays: 86½
- New York Yankees: 86½
- San Francisco Giants: 86
- Atlanta Braves: 86
- Tampa Bay Rays: 86
- St. Louis Cardinals: 85½
- Oakland Athletics: 83
- Philadelphia Phillies: 81½
- Arizona Diamondbacks: 81½
- Chicago White Sox: 80½
- Milwaukee Brewers: 79½
- Boston Red Sox: 79½
- Kansas City Royals: 79
- Pittsburgh Pirates: 79
- Cleveland Indians: 77½
- Baltimore Orioles: 76½
- Seattle Mariners: 76½
- San Diego Padres: 74½
- New York Mets: 74
- Chicago Cubs: 72
- Colorado Rockies: 71½
- Minnesota Twins: 64½
- Miami Marlins: 64½
- Houston Astros: 59½
"More than $10 billion worldwide will be wagered on the Super Bowl this year, predicts the sports betting news site Pregame.com, with more than 50% of adult Americans having some money on the game. If history is any indication, many of those gamblers will walk away empty-handed. According to a January survey of 2,050 adults by coupon aggregator CouponCabin.com, 90% of people who say they've bet on the Super Bowl say they've lost money. And 16% lost $100 or more."
Joe Paterno FBI file reveals threats, gambling theory - Washington Times →
Joe Paterno believed organized gambling could be behind a series of threatening letters sent to the late Penn State football coach and his staff in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to his FBI file obtained Wednesday by The Washington Times.
"It now appears to (Paterno), the purpose of letters is to disrupt his football team," an FBI memo said. "(Gamblers) may be using this technique to benefit themselves in future point-spread betting involving PSU and opponents."
Giants loss isn't most devastating knockout - Phil Mushnick →
Everywhere I butted in and eavesdropped this week, someone was in anguished lament over being knocked out of his/her NFL "Survivor" or "Elimination" pool by the Giants' loss to Seattle. And the other party's reply was an equally woeful, something like, "Tell me about it."
Apparently, none seemed to appreciate that the Giants have become the NFL's best volleyball team.
And, perhaps as a matter of misery enjoying maximum company, more than a few of these miserable souls suggested that the Giants, as a 10-point home favorite, likely created the single largest knock-out day in pool history.
Easy, now. It wasn't even close.
Sherman, set the Way-Back Machine to the early afternoon of Sept. 7, 2003, Miami, Fla., Week 1 of the season. The second-year Texans, off a 4-12 season, were at the Dolphins, who were following a 9-7 season and were believed to be improved. (In fact, they would finish 10-6 in 2003.)
The safest "safe pick" — especially in Week 1, when no one is looking to reinvent the wheel, think outside any boxes, push any envelopes or step on the devil's tail — was the Dolphins, a 13-point favorite, the biggest on the board. In these pools, remember, all one has to do is pick the winner, no points included, to survive.
Final score: Texans 21, Dolphins 20. Kris Brown kicked five field goals for Houston, yet oddly enough missed an extra point. Fifteen plus six, on that day, equaled 21.
This result reigns, still, as the event that instantly mass-produced the most one-day total losers in American wagering history. I've no scientific proof of this, but common sense and empirical knowledge tells me it's so. What else could have come close? How many people bet the Mike Tyson-Buster Douglas fight?
Knock-out pools here, there and everywhere — from Bangor to Maine! — on Week 1, with participation at their highest and hundreds of thousands of participants, lost between 80-100 percent of their entrants. So many were cooked so quickly that new pools began, right away. You can look it up. Where? I have no idea. But you can.
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Though parsnips look like white carrots, their flavor is slightly stronger, and tastes more like turnips or rutabagas than carrots. They are a delicious addition to soups, stews, or other Fall and Winter dishes.
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Watch Your Garden Grow: Parsnips
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Ford Hall Forum presents a look at Israeli Prime Minister Sharon
6:30 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
C. Walsh Theatre
55 Temple St., Boston
The Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University presents Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's youngest son, Gilad Sharon, in a discussion on his father's vast archives. From 2001 until his stroke in 2006, Ariel Sharon walked a fine line between waging war on Israel's enemies and accommodating its allies, all while grappling with suicide bombings, the Iraq War, and Iran's nuclear program.
Gilad Sharon gives moderator Wendy Ballinger, treasurer of the Ford Hall Forum Board, a rare glimpse into his father's private discussions with major heads of state as well as an illuminating analysis of this global leader's unique views.
Gilad Sharon will be signing and selling copies of his book, Sharon: The Life of a Leader, at the end of the event.
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John G. Tower Center Student Fellowships provide a gateway for students to pursue work in politics and government. Undergraduate Fellows collaborate closely with faculty to develop research projects that either become published or presented for faculty or professional review.
The John G. Tower Center offers a limited number of research fellowships to SMU undergraduate students to pursue collaborative work in politics and government. The Undergraduate Fellows work closely with faculty in developing a research project resulting in a publication or final paper presented at a professional meeting or before a faculty committee. The Tower Center's Undergraduate Fellows are accepted during the second semester of their sophomore year and serve as fellows during their junior and senior years. Selection is based on merit and determined by an application and interview process emphasizing ability and interest in research. Each fellow receives a stipend of $750 per semester for a maximum of four consecutive semesters, a book allowance for documents related to the independent study project, support for research expenses approved by the Director of the Center and support for travel to appropriate academic conference(s) for presentation of their research.
There are four fellowships and each fellow is designated by the name of the donor of his fellowship:
Edwin L. Cox Fellowship Award
Al G. Hill, Jr. Fellowship Award
Tom Bryant Medders, Jr. Fellowship Award
Henry S. Miller Fellowship Award
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Every academic year, the John G. Tower Center offer one Foreign Service and International Affairs Internship which will allow a highly qualified SMU sophomore or junior student to have the opportunity to gain first hand knowledge of American foreign affairs. The selection process is based on merit and determined by an application and interview process. Additionally, students applying for the State Department Intern Program must meet the eligibility requirement of this program, which includes a background investigation necessary to obtain security clearance. Students selected by the Tower Center but not chosen by the State Department Intern Program will be placed in another international affairs center, government agency, or think tank in Washington, DC.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the best-known measure of the stock market, recently closed at a record high.
For some investors, this was a cause for at least mild celebration. For others, it might have brought back painful memories and triggered the urge to take a break from investing. But that's a vacation you shouldn't take.
Many of today's investors were also investing in the late 1990s, a period when the "dot-com" boom drove the market to new heights. But when the technology "bubble" burst in early 2000, stock prices dropped sharply, and a lot of people lost a lot of money.
Now that the stock market has, after nearly seven years, gained back all the ground it lost, it may not be surprising that some people fear history, in the form of a lengthy market decline, may repeat itself.
Before that happens, they reason, they can protect themselves by heading to the investment sidelines. This type of thinking is an example of "market timing," a strategy that can be summed up in this well-known phrase: "buy low, sell high."
And that's really good advice, except that it's almost impossible to follow. No one can truly know when the stock market is "high" and when it is "low." If you try to make these judgments, and you jump in and out of the market, you could pay a heavy price. Consider the following:
* If you had invested $10,000 in the Standard and Poor 500 from 1996 through 2005, and you stayed invested for the entire 10-year period, your money would have grown to $20,802.
* If you had missed just the 10 best days of market performance during that time, your $10,000 would only have grown to $12,273.
* If you had missed the top 40 days, you would actually have lost money, and your $10,000 would be worth only $4,082. (Keep in mind, however, that the S&P 500 is an unmanaged index, so you can't invest in it directly. Also, past performance is not an indication of future results.)
While the results for any 10-year period may differ substantially from these, it seems clear that taking a "time out" from the market can be costly.
Furthermore, some evidence suggests that you might have less cause to fear a sharp market drop now, than was the case in January 2000.
Back then, for example, stocks in the S&P 500 index had a price-to-earnings multiple of 30, compared to just 17 today.
As an investor, you generally don't want to see a high P/E. A high P/E implies that a stock's earnings may not be sufficient to sustain the stock's price. And, in fact, that was exactly what happened in 2000: the dot-com stocks' earnings were low, and in some cases, nonexistent. The skyrocketing stock prices could not possibly last.
Also, measures such as earnings per share and dividends per share are much higher today than they were in 2000. These measures, along with todays relatively low P/E, all point to a stock market that is a much better value than the overpriced market that existed in January 2000.
No one can say for sure where the market will go from its current high point. But one thing seems clear: If you're going to work toward long-term success, you need to stay invested for the long term.
Sally Stahl is an investment representative with Edward Jones. Contact her at (561) 748-7600.
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Thanks to all who participated in this conversation on TED's decision to move Graham Hancock's talk from YouTube to TED.com. It was scheduled as a 2-week conversation, and has now closed. But the archive will remain visible here.
We'd like to respond here to some of the questions raised in the course of the discussion.
Some asked whether this was "censorship." Now, it's pretty clear that it isn't censorship, since the talk itself is literally a click away on this very site, and easily findable on Google. But it raises an interesting question about curation. Should TED play *any* curatorial role in the content it allows its TEDx organizers to promote? We believe we should. And once you accept a role for curatorial limits, you have to accept there will be times when disputes arise.
A number of questions were raised about TED's science board: How it works and why the member list isn't public. Our science board has 5 members -- all working scientists or distinguished science journalists. When we encounter a scientific talk that raises questions, they advise us on their position. I and my team here at TED make the final decisions. We keep the names of the science board private. This is a common practice for science review boards in the academic world, which preserves the objectivity of the recommendations and also protects the participants from retribution or harassment.
Finally, let me say that TED is 100% committed to open enquiry, including challenges to orthodox thinking. But we're also firm believers in appropriate skepticism, or critical thinking. Those two instincts will sometimes conflict, as they did in this case. That's why we invited this debate. The process hasn't been perfect. But it has been undertaken in passionate pursuit of these core values.
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Apr 1 2013: Well .. this is not my humble opinion:
if it works, it works.
I have read a lot of the comments here, and mostly all I see is confused gibberish.
Here - try this:
If it works - it works, forget any kind of explanation and just use the method.
Now I see a lot of posters who haven't got a clue about what the scientific method is. It is simply this - we have observed a phenomenon, we have found numbers that describe it - use the numbers, they will work for you.
And when the method shows an error margin - this is admitted.
And here's the difference between opinion and science - science admits only the method and the error.
These pseudo scientist and con-artist give nothing but charismatic explanation. Scientists do not do that - they describe phenomena with a margin of error to deliver methods that will work when you try them.
Every now and then, scientists will deliver some attempt at explanation - but I must warn everyone that there is no explanation in science - forget these things, they have no relevance to the use of the description.
And it has been so since Newton - he, himself admitted that it was absurd that things act on other things at a distance - he just described it and gave us the mathematical method to confirm it.
So if someone jumps in your face and tries to explain anything - say, that the great cosmic goat will make your lima beans shrivel .. get that guy and bury him up to his neck in guano and see what the cosmic goat has to say about it .. nothing? well there you go!
And on this score, I'm totally in accord with John Hoopes. Anyone who respects these mystic explanations is a sucker waiting to get exploited. An opinion bearer who complains how badly they have been done by when the "gods" seemingly ignore them.
Now .. all that said - here is MY opinion (No H in it)
I have respect for visionaries - but their vision is for them alone - if they have results - accept that gift , forget the explanations - use your own - but keep it to yerself.
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Apr 1 2013: You see, people read and hear what they want to read and hear.
I deliberately made my comment in the context of non-humility, and there we go - all the modes of censorship come out in the reactions .. a nice result - well done humans!
If ayahuasca demonstrates a statistically significant remedy for self destructive behaviours, then it is a scientific result (it works) - and should, as the presenter suggests, be respected - not banned.
That a kind of spirit goddess appears to those under treatment is no more than a model. Taking some kind of "spiritual" confirmation from such reports is the problem which I allude to. If the patient experiences such things, that's well and good .. it makes for a great bit of entertainment.. However, I doubt if praying to ayahuasca has any reliable outcome.
The critical point is to keep the dogmas and the observations defined. As you say, having a vision of ayahuasca might make a handy starting point to examine apparent correlations and causalities. But it resolves to no more than a word - just as we use the word "gravity" to describe how things fall.
You will note that quantum scientists insist that their model is a dogma - that is a balanced stance - it prevents speculation from escaping test and confirmation.
The makers of models (dreamers) have a place, they expand the horizon of possibility and deliver new angles on old issues - but blind acceptance is a pitfall that few seem to notice.
Steve Stark 50+Apr 2 2013: Nobody is asking for blind acceptance, people are simply asking that others be allowed to hear and decide for themselves. What you are asking for is truly blind ignorance and non-acceptance in that you (you of all people) will vet content prior to us getting to know about it. No thanks, but I don't think you are up to the task. I mean, no offence, but you haven't even managed to type your own name properly.
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Apr 1 2013: Yes, he was careful to hedge against assertion .. except his certainty that everything in our community is broken.
I tend to agree with him, but one must keep a small margin to consider that humans are supposed to be screwed-up and cannot function any other way. I'd like to think I'm wrong about that, but there's no real evidence that we are better than chimps.
Apr 2 2013: No moral high ground - just pointing out that a) your post said nothing about the subject under discussion and b) as an account of science it was extraordinary (in a bad way). I mean, you come here and announce that virtually everything we have written is confused gibberish, and then proceed to spout unmitigated confused and off-topic gibberish. What do you expect people to say - nice hat?
Apr 2 2013: Apologies, Mitch. You actually have some sensible things to say, but of course the conflict goes far deeper than science vs.spirituality. Science - real hard science- the methodology, has no beef with real spirituality, and vice versa. Some of the greatest and most rational thinkers and scientists in the world were and are also deeply spiritual and vice versa. It's only when you drop a little lower on the pyramid (metaphorically speaking of course) that the rigidity and close mindedness begin to set in. A defensive measure, really, that unfortunately can quickly turn dangerously aggressive. It can get very,very hot for these sorts when they get too close to that paradoxical place where both modes of perception are seen for what they are. Many perceive that place as life threatening, and react accordingly- fight or flight. And yes, it would be nice to get it fixed, wouldn't it.
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Dad sighed and asked us, "What's your plan?"
My husband, Ron, leaned forward and said, "Plan? Plan for what?"
"You two are going to have to figure out why your marriage fell apart...how to fix it ...how to make sure it doesn't happen again."
Ron replied, "Well...I don't know if we need to do all that. I don't even want to talk about what she did. It's too painful. Nancy's back home now -- we'll just move on from here."
Dad continued, "I wish it were that simple. But it's not. Your marriage was fractured. If you rebuild a house on a cracked foundation, it might be all right for a while, but when the storms come, that fracture will divide your house. Ron, if you don't repair the foundation of your marriage, it won't survive. You can't just ignore the fact that your wife had an affair. The memory of Nancy's betrayal and the guilt she will carry will be unbearable for both of you. I don't think you'll be able to move on until you, Ron, make one of the most important decisions you'll ever make."
"What decision is that?"
"Has Nancy told you she's sorry for what she's done?"
"Yes, she's apologized several times."
"Did she ask you to forgive her?"
Dad turned to me and continued, "Nancy, when you tell someone you're sorry, it's very different from asking for their forgiveness. Your 'sorry-ness' is your decision. But when you ask someone to forgive you -- that's their decision. It's difficult because it gives all the power to the other person."
"That's a scary thought," I said, without meaning to say it aloud.
Then he spoke to Ron, who looked confused and apprehensive. "Ron, when you forgive someone, you make a choice to banish the offense from your heart. Jesus said that after He forgives us, our sins are as far away as the East is from the West. In other words, they are pardoned. Not because we're not guilty, but because we are. Our pardon is undeserved -- it's a gift to us from God. If you decide to forgive Nancy, you can never use her sin against her, and God will give you the strength to start a new life together. But if you choose not to forgive, if you want to hold on to the pain, or punish her, and keep her wound open -- if you choose that, I don't think you'll stay married. You have biblical grounds to divorce her, but you don't have to. It is your decision. I want you both to pray about what I've said, and make your decisions. We will continue this conversation in the morning."
After a long and restless night, we met again. My voice trembled as I said, "Daddy, I want to ask Ron to forgive me, but what do I say?"
"Tell him what you want to be forgiven for, and then simply ask him. Ron will decide whether to forgive you...or not. You ask; he answers. It's the simplest thing you two will ever do -- and the hardest."
What if I ask Ron for mercy and he denies me? What if he can't forgive me?
I looked over at my sweet, wounded husband and saw the wide-eyed face of a frightened twelve-year-old boy. I spoke quickly so that I wouldn't lose the safety of the moment. "Ron, I've betrayed you mentally, spiritually, and physically. I've lied to you and deceived you. I have no defense, no excuses. I've sinned against God and you. Can you -- will you please forgive me?"
He leaned forward, never letting go of my eyes. The little boy was gone as my strong and confidant husband took my hands in his and said, "Nancy, we have both done and said terrible things to each other. Our marriage was a mess -- and a lot of it was my fault. But I take a stand today to change all that. You have betrayed me, but I choose to forgive you."
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Many people are headed home after the holiday, but it seems those full body scanners and pat downs aren't deterring some passengers from trying to bring a gun on an airplane, especially in Arizona.
TSA workers confiscated 53 guns from passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport alone, and nationwide, it was a record year.
TSA officials said more than 1,500 guns were taken from travelers. That's about four people per day caught trying to get a gun onto a plane.
Out of all the airports in the country, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta confiscated the most guns. In all, 90 guns were found. It's also the busiest airport in the U.S.
Dallas Fort Worth ranked second with 78 guns seized.
Phoenix ranked third.
"In a place where guns are more frequently carried by people, it does not surprise me that more would be confiscated in an airport ... just because they are coming to fly and they are not thinking about it," traveler Kirsten Wollenweber said.
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I know you are asking today, "How long will it take?...How long will justice be crucified, and truth bear it?" ... How long? Not long, because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.
-- Martin Luther King, Jr., Address at the Conclusion of the Selma to Montgomery March, 25 March 1965
I do not pretend to understand the moral universe, the arc is a long one, my eye reaches but little ways. I cannot calculate the curve and complete the figure by the experience of sight; I can divine it by conscience. But from what I see I am sure it bends towards justice.
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