text: New Fitness Gadgets 2013 The Fitness Gadgets of CES 2013 by Nicole Nguyen 1/11/13 71 Reactions 286 Shares Print 218 36 31 0 1 At this year's CES, there was no shortage of heart-rate, exercise, and diet gizmos demoing just in time for everyone's get fit for 2013 New Year's resolutions. We wandered the South Hall show floor, looking for the most innovative health devices the tech world has to offer. Take a look at the fitness bands, scales, watches, pedometers, and orbs (yes, actual orbs) of the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. Tinke What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tinke, an iPhone-based smart monitor ($119), measures blood-oxygen, respiratory-rate, and heart-rate variability by just pressing your thumb onto the device. The 30-pin connector uploads the info right to an iPhone. 1 / 13 Pebble Smartwatch What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kickstarter-funded Pebble announced that its smartwatch will start shipping Jan. 23. With over 69,000 backers, the device's debut has been a long time coming, having successfully met its Kickstarter goal in May. Pebble's watch is configured for cycling, running, golf rangefinding, music controlling, emailing, caller ID, and, well, time-telling. It can be customized with code, and a variety of apps are available through the Pebble watch app store. 2 / 13 Withings WiFi Scale What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Withings' Smart Body Analyzer is an all-in-one measurement system for weight, heart rate, BMI, and body fat. The scale syncs with WiFi to upload readings and communicates with an app that tracks progress. Sleep more soundly, Withings says, with the air-quality monitor, which notifies you when to open a window and get air circulating. 3 / 13 Fitbit Flex What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fitbit is entering the wrist race with its CES-launched Flex ($100), available this Spring. Integrated LED lights indicate how daily steps and calories burned stack up to personal goals. Stats are uploaded in real time to iPhone and Android devices. In addition to the smartphone app, the Flex works with an online dashboard, as well. The tracker itself can be removed and used in a different color band. 4 / 13 Body Media Core 2 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 BodyMedia introduced the fashion-forward Core 2 fitness tracker, which is a small device that syncs with an iPhone. The waterproof Core 2 keeps track of steps, calories, and length of physical activity. The wearable device has a bracelet-like sleek sliver design. It's the most minimal tracker we've seen, and it stands out among the plastic- and rubber-centric fitness band market. Body Media also plans to make updates to its Android app, and is working on a disposable stick-on tracker. 6 / 13 iBitz Pedometer and Fitness App For Kids What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 iBitz ($35) is getting kids into fitness with the Powerkey App, where you essentially have to keep your "pet" alive and happy with exercise, food, and water. The app also has a running game where kids jump and slide under obstacles. The colorful iBitz pedometer syncs with the app, which is only available for iOS, although the company plans on developing a version for Android. 6 / 13 Basis Watch What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 One of our December must haves, Basis used CES to introduce its Android app. The watch, which hit the market in November, uses technology that measures more data than we've seen in other devices. 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The bottom line in all of this was that after using the daily updates to guide patient behavior, the health plan was able to save $2 million to $4 million over six months. While I could be wrong, I don't believe there are many test cases out there that can demonstrate the effectiveness of hospital to plan communication and brag of this much success. While this isn't exactly an argument for all hospitals to have HIEs, this does suggest that shared, timely information on important patient behaviors can be extremely valuable.


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Ruidoso resident Catherine Alred has been doodling as far back as she can remember. As a child she always was coloring and drawing. However, her doodles are not quite the kind of doodles one would expect when observing someone idly drawing. Catherine's doodles are very detailed and intricate; however, she says, "My doodles are just a result of me taking a pen or pencil for a walk. I don't plan the design; it just evolves."
People seeing her work for the first time are often in disbelief and ask, "Did you really do that?" The fanciful lines, dots, and curls are executed in such precision that many believe a computer might produce them. The vast majority of her work is free form, but some of her doodles have been worked into outlines in a variety of shapes. "I've done butterflies, paisleys, initials, birds, etc. I've enjoyed creating bookmarks and stationery with doodles," she explained.
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PEORIA, Ill. -- Salt and shovels were in high demand Saturday morning as Nena's Hardware store worked to keep their shelves stocked.
Clearing snow from the driveway each month has become routine for residents living in Central Illinois.
"When you get up this early every morning to start shoveling, you really get sick and tired of it," said Peoria resident, Jason Flagg. "It is part of the year, and when you live in this area you get used to it."
"I've been shoveling since 5:30," said Peoria resident, Mike Wiesehan. "I did my driveway first, and then went out to my business. I worked out there and shoveled, and then I came back home and shoveled again."
Peoria neighbor, Doug Smith has lived on the north side of Peoria for more than 40 years.
He said this is one of the worst winters he can remember.
"Even if I get a little trace of snow on my driveway, I have to scoop it up," said Smith. "I won't be able to get my car up, so I am constantly out here scooping. If I drive up before I shovel, I'll get tracks on the driveway. It will make it hard to get up."
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Now in its fourth year, DOC NYC has cemented itself as one of our favorite festivals of the cultural calendar. Serving up over 130 documentary-tinged happenings over the course of its all-too-short week run, the competitive festival stirs conversation with panels and a mix of short and feature-length works followed by Q&As. Kicking things off this year is the New York premiere of Errol Morris' portrait of Donald Rumsfeld, THE UNKNOWN KNOWN. Among the festival's other offerings you'll find the Sonic Cinema section which includes documentaries on Le Tigre's Kathleen Hanna (THE PUNK SINGER), punk band The Mekons (REVENGE OF THE MEKONS), and blind guitar player Reverend Gary Davis (HARLEM STREET SINGER); and the Midnight doc section that spotlights films exploring an Icelandic Phallological Museum (THE FINAL MEMBER), the search for Bigfoot (SHOOTING BIGFOOT), and the sport of competitive eating (HUNGER). Other items on our radar are CITIZEN KOCH, which looks at the standoff between state employees and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker; MISSION CONGO, an investigative report into how Pat Robertson diverted resources for a refugee crisis into diamond mining; and AMERICAN COMMUNE, a film about a would-be utopian community in Tennessee in the 1970s. Also, the festival gives you the opportunity to catch up on 10 films the programmers believe are Oscar contenders, which this year include BLACKFISH, THE ACT OF KILLING and Sarah Polley's STORIES WE TELL. And, if you're more about getting into the mechanics of filmmaking, we suggest checking in on the DOC-A-THON Panels (11/18-11/21) that cover the shooting, funding and marketing of film. This massive non-fiction shindig comes to a close on the 21st with the world premiere of Michel Gondry's IS THE MAN WHO IS TALL HAPPY? AN ANIMATED CONVERSATION WITH NOAM CHOMSKY.


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The Learning Paradox: Gaining Success and Security in a World of Change
Jim Harris
Publisher:Capstone Ltd
Publication Date:2002
In this insightful book, Jim Harris details the philosophy and specifics of creating companies that respond successfully to change. With practical advice from companies who've made resilience a corporate motto, The Learning Paradox offers insights on how to adapt to the chaotic new world of business, including how to: create, motivate, and continuously improve; create learning organizations; design systems and structures for growth; maximize shareholder value, employee security, and customer loyalty; and attract and retain the best employees. He also addresses such critical managerial issues as maintaining control, while allowing people freedom and building a positive vision of the future, even during a reorganization.
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That was a wonderful story. Snape is such a fun character to write. Not that I'd know that. I can't wait to read more.
That hotel manager sure was rude. Even if he needed the room he didn't have to be that rude. A drunk Minerva is funny. Severus just doesn't have any luck going to bed with his wife. A less strong person would just give up.
I don't know what to say except that this chapter was just wonderful. The scenes in the restaurant with the karaoke were especially entertaining. They all deserve a good night's sleep.
The southwest is truly beautiful and amazing. What had to have happened for all of those rock formations to occur. I don't think I'd ride a mule to the bottom of the Grand Canyon though. Once on a cross country flight it was clear enough to get a great view of the canyon. I wonder what our intrepid group is being arrested for.
I'm kind of surprised that they camped in the canyon if there were snakes around. I really dislike snakes. Rattlers are especially vile. There's a lot of them around here. I still think Hermione is wound a little too tight.
The guys were lucky to have gotten away from the bikers with a few bruises. It's too bad that they all agreed to not use magic on this trip. That would've been helpful during the brawl and healing later.
The Severus/flamingo interaction was hilarious. It's too late now but I think Hermione should give up her tour book. Maybe she could find some Muggle magazines to look through. How funny that Severus met an Elvis impersonator. I never would've thought of that.
I think Leaving on a Jet Plane was originally performed by Peter, Paul, and Mary--a folk band from the 60s. I think I bought their album when I was a very young girl. Anyway, Severus can be very naughty. I'm glad he finally grew some feelings. Ron's comments are hysterical. He sounds like I do when getting on a plane and I'm a Muggle who's flown many a time. What's even funnier about Ron is that he's flown on a broom during a Quidditch match--that has to be scary.
Howdy, Partner!
Thank you for writing this story. It's amazing. I've never been to the Grand Canyon, but I know it's definitely not "a hole in the ground"! You are a fabulous author and can't wait for your magical series to grow. Thanks again and I'll be reading more soon!
Author's Response: Thank you for such a sweet review! :) I really appreciate the fact that you are still reading, reviewing, and enjoying my writing. I look forward to continuing our conversations with the following sequels. Be sure to put the Grand Canyon on your bucket list - it is an amazing sight, as even Snape eventually conceded. Many thanks! :) Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
I can't believe that while I was away you wrote four sequels! xD
Amazing, as always! I've told you before that I love your work ant the intervening year didn't change that!
I'll read the sequels as soon as I can and I'll leave a review at the end of each! : p (to compensate)
I love your Snape, I honestly think it would be really hard for him to change as much as some fictions tell us, though I like to think he could. Alas, your version is much more on par with reality. I also love the way Celie handles him and the kids! That woman is something else.
Kudos, my friend! : D
Author's Response: Hello again! Thank you for all of your sweet compliments. :) I really appreciate that you think my depiction of Snape is "more on par with reality" - I am always very conscious of his prickly personality and am constantly striving to make his character as true to form as possible, since we don't have the luxury of knowing what he would actually do if he were in any situation, other than spying and teaching. Your approval of how I represent his character really means the world to me. Also, I'm glad that you are enjoying Celie and her key role as mediator-in-chief. I can't wait to hear from you again! :) Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
Goodness! How old is Celie when she has her children? That poor woman has to keep waiting? *chuckles* I still loved this story!!!!!!!!!!!! Off to read the next in the series!
Much love and happiness,
Author's Response: Celie is 43 years old when she finally has her children. Thank you for reading and sending me your thoughts! :) I'm glad that you enjoyed this story. Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
Teehee!!!!!!!!! I just realized that Sev and Celie got married secretly, and then his daughter followed suit! So why did Snape explode? What a great dad he is. But that's totally off topic to this story!
Great job, again! I hope Sev and Celie can catch a break! :)
Author's Response: To answer your question about Snape's anger when his daughter secretly eloped, I think it is a pretty universal trait for parents to want their children to "do as I say, not as I do" in terms of their behavior. Thanks for continuing to read and review! :) Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
Here is a review: :) :) I loved it! It was awesome! What an adventure (although I probably would have snapped, too). Still wishing I was Celie... *sighs*
Author's Response: I'm glad to hear that you are still enjoying the story! :) They are definitely having a most unusual adventure! Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
Okay, I love it. I give up all my trying to hide my excitement and tears!!!! Love Sev's character! I loved the bracelets (especially since I know the predictions come true!) and I especially loved Celie! :)
Author's Response: Thank you for being such an enthusiastic reader! :) I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the next chapter. Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
Author's Response: Thank you for being such an enthusiastic reader! :) I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the next chapter. Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
Oh, camping, camping, camping out under the stars, we're camping, camping, camping out under the stars! We're bringing out food and gear along! Camping out under the stars...
(just a road trip song:D)
I love the idea of Sev camping!!!!!!! :) I have loved every minute of this story!
Author's Response: Thank you for continuing to read and review! :) I'm thrilled to hear that you are still enjoying the story. Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
Aw!!!! I still can't imagine their muggle fight, but I loved the description of it! ;) going off to read more...
Author's Response: I have to admit that the bar brawl with the bikers is one of my favorites parts in this story. Thanks for sending me your thoughts! :) Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
Oh, I can't stop laughing and I'm eager for more!
Disclaimer: I am not JKR either, nor am I a professional critic. I'm an ordinary person looking for a fun read. ;)
Author's Response: I'm glad that you found the chapter amusing! :) I had so much fun writing this story. Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
Oh, jealousy spreads throughout me for such a great opening to the next story in this series... I still wish that I was Celie!!
Author's Response: I'm super happy that you found this first chapter intriguing enough to make you want to read more. All I can say is that these travelers are in for a wild vacation! :) Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
Author's Response: Sorry! I hope that you are enjoying the story! :) Smiles, Ruby Emeralds
I really enjoyed this series. LOL many times! Very well done. I love that Snape has developed but he's still the same guy. Thanks for the fun read.
Author's Response: Hello again! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the first sequel! :) I had so much fun writing it and hearing positive comments from the readers is just the icing on the cake! I am also very relieved to hear that you think I am writing Snape's character truthfully - that has always been my number one concern to make him seem true to his personality in the books, albeit with slight modifications for the alternate universe that I created for him. Thanks for the review and I hope that you enjoy the next sequel! :) Smiles, Ruby Emeralds


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Funeral services will be today, Dec. 17, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Collins-Burke Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Tuscaloosa Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa. Scott Argent and B.J. Lemmons will officiate.
Visitation was held Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at 6 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home.
Kilgore was a retired business owner of a community store. He was also a miner, carpenter and constable, and worked with the railroad.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ross Kilgore Sr.; and mother, Mable Stewart Kilgore.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Posey Kilgore of Parrish; four daughters, Rita Hall (Elvis), Teresa "Cissy" Mize, Shelia Clark and Jo Ann Todd (David); three sons, Stewart Mitchell Kilgore Jr. (Barbara), Jerry Lemmons (Phyllis) and Jimmy Lemmons (Lori); one brother, Ross M. Kilgore Jr.; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Shane Lemmons, B.J. Lemmons, J.J. Lemmons, Timothy Lemmons, Brad Duncan and Miky Lawrence.
Collins Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571


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Cody Ross has reportedly agreed to a three year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Ross, a free agent corner outfielder, recently met with the Rangers front office, with Texas having some degree of interest in Ross potentially filling at least a part-time OF/DH role. I don't think the Rangers were interested in signing Ross to a three year deal, however.
Ross to the D-Backs is particularly intriguing, given that the Diamondbacks have been seen as having a surplus of outfielders, with Justin Upton, Jason Kubel, Gerardo Parra and Adam Eaton all in place, which led to the giveaway of Chris Young earlier this offseason.
Given that the Rangers don't really have a DH at this point, and given that both David Murphy and Mitch Moreland need to sit against lefthanded starters, the Rangers will probably continue to search for a righthanded COF/1B/DH option, with Scott Hairston being the guy who is most interesting to me.
Of course, this could also be the trigger for consummating the much-rumored Upton-to-Texas trade.
UPDATE -- Jim Bowden says it is a 3 year, $26 million deal with a club option that includes a $1 million buyout. So Ross is getting $9 million per year.


text: "I love Joe's Pizza. I had a moment when I came back to New York and I had a slice of pizza and I was on the street and I cried. Because I realized it was something I had taken for granted my whole life that I could afford to have that at any moment. People all around the world, everywhere you look, do not have that luxury. I cried. That's what I mean. If you have an opportunity to gain insight from portraying a character, it seeped into me to the core, it changes everything," said Brody.In his latest role, Brody plays one of three 'parts' to a relationship:"It's a beautiful film. It's three intertwining life stories and that really at the heart of it, it's about the complexity of relationships. The crux of it is in every relationship there is a third person. Trusting and learning to trust again when there are failures," said Brody.The film, 'Third Person,' was shot mostly in Rome but takes place in Paris and New York.


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CATEGORIES Drama, Romance, Universal, Tom Cruise, Guilty Pleasures, Features, CinematicalIf there's anything worse than admitting a love for Far and Away, it's probably also admitting a love for Enya's "Book of Days," the new-age singer's single from the film's soundtrack. Well, maybe I should just head off to film critic prison for this one, then, because I listened to my Far and Away CD a whole lot when I was a younger man -- and didn't even skip the Razzie-award nominated track.
Anyway, about the film: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman play Irish immigrants who hate each other until they realize they're in love (a romantic plot that never fails!), with an epic story that traces them from their homeland, to Boston and on to Oklahoma, during the late 1800s. It is something of a historical farce, and generalization full of Irish stereotypes, which was blasted by critics and did only so-so at the box office, but I think it is Ron Howard's best-looking film, at the very least. And it exists unfortunately as Mikael Salomon's last film as a cinematographer before trying a relatively unsuccessful hand at directing. I may have had a small crush on Kidman before Far and Away, thanks originally to BMX Bandits and later to Dead Calm, but the way Salomon lit her up in one scene -- the one inside the house they've broken into, with the snow falling outside the window -- made me fall in love. And, obviously I forgive her for being incorrect in her handling of her accent (technically, Cruise's horrible-sounding accent is the correct one).
Finally, the movie just keeps building up steam, climaxing with a brilliantly staged depiction of the Oklahoma Land Rush. After the whole journey is complete, it was impossible for me not to think, as a boy, that this was what great filmmaking is all about. Of course, I was wrong, and looking back I can spot a lot more problems than I had then, but I still can't deny having a thing for it. It remains, far and away (har har), my favorite of Howard's films.


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Well, apparently gone are the days when Motley could write songs on their own. EVERY SONG here has at least two outside writers, and most have three. I went back to my CD collection to compare, and aside from cover songs, THREE total songs out of their original lineup collection (81-89) had outside writers. What happened? Shouldn't they be better at this by now and need less help writing songs? If you want to buy this album to hear what Nikki, Mick, Tommy and Vince have to say, forget it. But if you want to hear words and chords from James Michael, DJ Ashba and Marti Frederiksen, then yeah this is your CD.
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I am stunned at how good this album is. Although I hoped for the best, I was actually expecting to be disappointed, but the Crue have delivered some serious rock with Saints of Los Angeles. The CD opens with the roaring "Face Down in the Dirt," which is an all-out rocker, and it just doesn't let up through track 13.
The production of this album is excellent. The guitar tone is as raw as Mick sounds when they play live. It's loud & rude and aggressive from start to finish. Unlike some of the older Crue albums where the bass is buried and inaudible, Nikki's bass cuts through on each track. And then there's the drums. Up until now, I'd say Tommy's best playing was on their self-titled album featuring Corabi. But on SOLA, Tommy's playing is outstanding. He's creative and interesting without overplaying. Few drummers can pull that off, but Tommy does.
All the tracks are good, but my favorites are "Face Down in the Dirt," "Down at the Whiskey," "Just Another Psycho," and "This Ain't a Love Song." Interestingly, the title track on here sounds even better than the single I downloaded from iTunes.
Motley delivered the goods on this one.
In a year loaded with unexpected comebacks (REM's Accelerate, Def Leppard's Songs From The Sparkle Lounge), Motley Crue reasserts their place at the top of the gutter pile with "Saints of Los Angeles," their best work since Dr. Feelgood over 10 years ago. Basically a concept autobiography, Vince, Tommy, Nikki and Mick recall their days as up and sleazing baby Crues with defiant power chords and manic drumming.
In short, everything you'd expect from vintage Crue. It's also loud, fast and gleefully obscene, with titles like "M—F—er Of The Year" and liberal spouting of the F-Bomb all over the CD. They also make sure that the story isn't 100% romantic nostalgia: "We're the drunken gods of the living dead" they proclaim in the none-too-complimentary "White Trash Circus." There's also the funny tirade "Chicks = Trouble," which sounds aimed at the rotating wife roster the band has maintained.
"Saints Of Los Angeles" will rock your socks, which is not bad for a bunch of 50 year olds. There's nothing held back and not much by way of filler. Vince sounds in great voice, and the guitars sting like it's 1989. You missed The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band? Do you miss Girls, Girls, Girls? Then Motley Crue's "Saints of Los Angeles" will give you some goat throwing adrenaline.
3.5 Stars
Considering that drummer Tommy Lee was absent from the band's last album "New Tattoo," (2000) that singer Vince Neil basically dubbed over John Corabi's vocals for "Generation Swine" (1997) and Neil was absent from the band's self-titled CD, "Motley Crue," (1994) in some respects Motley Crue's ninth album "Saints of Los Angeles" (2008) is the first "true" Motley album since "Dr. Feelgood" (1989).
Loosely based on the band's autobiography "The Dirt," "Saints of Los Angeles" is a semi-concept album, the major theme being the lifestyle of rock n' roll excess in the city of Los Angeles. Clocking in at 45 minutes, SOLA is a go-for-the-jugular, lean, mean, gritty album that, like "New Tattoo" sees the band, pardon the cliche, "return to their roots," after the alternative leaning "Generation Swine" and the Soundgarden/STP styling of the self-titled album.
"Saints of Los Angeles" has a lot of things going for it. For one thing the band sounds great–never better, in fact. The Crue sounds totally energized and on fire. The songs themselves also manage to sound like classic, sleazy Crue, but also have a modern touch, as the production is terrific–so "Saints of Los Angeles" sounds retro, but doesn't at the same time. The pacing of the album is also great–it's pure straight-up rock that never drags, so you can listen to the entire album all the way through without having to skip a track. The album is thoroughly enjoyable, from start to finish.
But while the album and the band sound great, SOLA unfortunately doesn't really have any truly great songs. While all the songs are definitely good–their isn't a gem like "Kickstart My Heart," "Primal Scream" or "Too Young to Fall in Love" to be found. The songwriting on "New Tattoo" was actually stronger than it is here, as those songs had more memorable melodies with stronger hooks. Perhaps next time Sixx should write most the songs himself, like he did in the past, and not rely on Michael/Ashba/Frederiksen.
While "Saints of Los Angeles" may not live up to the band's earlier work like "Shout at the Devil," (1983) "Girls, Girls, Girls" (1987) or "Dr. Feelgood," it's still a strong album, none-the-less. If you're a fan of the band, you'll definitely find something to like here.
THE BAND: Vince Neil (vocals), Mick Mars (guitars), Nikki Sixx (bass), Tommy Lee (drums & percussion).
THE DISCS: (2008) Disc-1 is the music disc – containing 13 tracks and clocking in at approximately 44 minutes. Disc-2 is the DVD – containing interviews, concert footage and music videos. Included with the disc is 6-page foldout containing band photos, song titles and website info. This is the band's 9th studio album (previous album was "New Tattoo" in 2000). Recorded at the Lightning Bolt Garage (Los Angeles). Label – Eleven Seven Music / Motley Records.
COMMENTS: In 2008, the original 4 Crue members are reunited. After almost 20 years, enter a once banished Vince Neil and team sobriety. Following the band's commercially successful "Dr. Feelgood" (1988), the band remained alive in name, but the members had developing outside interests. Neil – driving race cars, inhaling hot fudge sundaes, and battling his inner demons. Sixx – writing his memoirs, battling addictions, recruiting new bandmates, and releasing a solo album. Mars – flying under the radar and still involved with all things Crue. Lee – busy with solo albums, and reality TV (going to college, and "Rockstar Supernova"). Motley Crue released a few albums with substitute members – receiving only mild success. So being a Crue fan since "Too Fast For Love" (1981), I really wanted to see if the original 4 had something to say. I bought the disc blindly…having heard none of the songs. After dozens of spins, I find myself really surprised with "Saints Of Los Angeles" – in a good way. Sixx remains the main creator behind the songs, though I find it slightly disappointing that many of the tracks are co-written by members outside the Crue (not to mention Mars with only 2 songwriting credits and Lee with 1). This truly makes me wonder how many creative juices are left in the tank. Sixx's bass guitar, as usual, is solid. Vince Neil is back with a vengeance – though his voice is (still) limited and a bit gruff at times, he still sounds great two-and-a-half decades after their first release. Neil has never been an outstanding singer, but he fits with the Crue and you always knew what you were getting with him belting out the lyrics. Mars' guitar is loud and crunchy – a warm fuzzy feeling… like you're back in the 80's. Tommy Lee, though outspoken at times, is an accomplished hard rock drummer. He still has the licks and beat behind the kit. As for the music… the album starts off with a slow minute-an-a-half Sci-Fi welcome with "L.A.M.F." – reminiscent of the way "Shout At The Devil" (1983) started out so many years ago. The album proceeds to kick out your front teeth with 12 hard rocking songs that will surely get your heart pumping. The title track is the first hit to be released, and I can see the slow, yet heavy rocker "The Animal In Me" reaching the airwaves in the near future. Other standouts include "Down At The Whiskey" (my favorite on the album), the opener "Face Down In The Dirt", "Just Another Psycho", the head-bobbing fist waving title track, and "Welcome To The Machine" (not a remake of Pink Floyd's classic). Like most albums, there has to a clunker or two… my least favorite tracks include "White Trash Circus" (sounds way too close to a Marilyn Manson song), and "Chicks = Trouble" (with its trite chorus and lyrics). Does one song stand above the rest? Is there a bonified Top 10 hit here? Is there a "Looks That Kill", "Home Sweet Home" or "Kickstart My Heart" that will win radio stations over for the next year? Probably not. Still, the album as a whole simply kicks ass. Overall – a solid release from the old Motley Crue. Easily the band's best in any shape, manner or form since the late 80's. A nice comeback full of attitude and sleaze from one of the best Los Angeles hair bands (4.5 stars).


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Amarillo, TX - Suicide is an increasing problem in the panhandle. Within the last year, 35 teenage attempted suicides were reported.
We spoke with a family affected by suicide to learn more on how suicide affects more than one individual.
Each day there is an average of seven deaths by suicide in the state of Texas.
It's the second leading cause of death for people ages 25 to 34 and third for 15 to 24, and has become an ever growing issue.
Suicide alters the lives of more than just one person. Genna Jones has felt the effects of suicide not once in her life, but twice. The incident that impacts her the most is her aunt, who is thankfully still here today.
"At first my mom told us that it was a brain injury. My mom was all sad and was in bed for two days, and she was sad and stuff. She said it was a brain injury. But then when we were going to Houston, my mom was like your aunt tried to commit suicide. I was like, with her I didn't know that she would do that. She was all happy and stuff," Jones says.
But there are signs that could give you a warning.
"Things we look for when we are assessing whether someone is at risk is if they've had a change in their behavior. Change in their eating habits, their sleeping habits. Someone that used to have normal patterns and that has gone to extremes such as eating a lot, not eating enough. Someone that used to have normal sleeping habits is now sleeping all the time which could be signs of depression, or they're not sleeping at all," Amy Hord with the Panhandle Suicide Prevention Coalition says.
Genna's aunt Allison now lives with a brain injury that has left her having to learn how to walk again and affected her memory.
"It brings a lot of drama into the family because everyone is always worried about her. No one has time for them because everyone is just worried about her," Jones says.
But, Genna does something to remind herself she is never alone.
"To write love on your arms, it's like your not alone in your situation and stuff. For me that's what it means," Jones says.
"Your life is forever changed," Jones says.
The Hope & Healing Place is there for those whose lives have been turned upside down.
"The clock stops. Life has changed. Your calendar, what you had planned next week, everything is disrupted. A grief center can be so helpful. We can help separate that out, slow the pace down, and provide the kind of support for that family to talk to each other even during this stressful difficult time," Roy Bowen, executive director for The Hope & Healing Place says.
Bowen says this has been a trend that needs to stop.
"I do not need my phone to ring over one more teen suicide," Bowen says.
The common theme from everyone we spoke with was "It does get better. You are worth living for."


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Executive Summary - 2012 Operational Review
Overview: Chief Reid has made many improvements exampled by her securing new police cars, new weapons and new uniforms, in the process creating new expectations for all members of the department, particularly the requirement for a professional police standard at all times. All in all the Clarion Department of Public Safety appears healthy and improving at a consistent rate. This is particularly impressive given the difficult economic times in which it has been required to operate.
Opportunities for Improvement:
1. Staffing:
a. The staffing should be reviewed in light of average officer/student ratios at schools of similar size, considering the resources available.
b. Consideration should be given to creating an assistant director or deputy chief position.
c. Consider developing a deployment strategy to best use the officers available.
2. Chain of command structure and respective responsibilities: These should be reviewed with each officer so there is a balanced approach between strategic and tactical efforts, as well as between daily operations and administrative functions.
3. Training & Evaluation:
a. Consideration should be given to developing a training strategy for all members of the department of to create clear expectations for carrying out the University's Mission & Value statements, recently created university strategic goals and the police department manual.
b. Consider hosting training to save money and sending officers to train the trainer options.
c. Consider reviewing officer orientation to make sure all are aware of institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
d. Review the job performance evaluation tool and educate officers on how to succeed. Make the performance review meaningful with clearly established professional development goals for each officer.
4. Community/Regional Associations:
Consider having the department participate in local, regional, county law enforcement associations to develop positive relations and share information and announcements of upcoming events on campus that can impact traffic and the community.
5. Feedback: Share survey data from the internal review of Finance and Administration.
6. Meetings and Other Information Sharing:
a. Consider holding quarterly meetings to discuss budget, current campus concerns and departmental issues.
b. Consider creating a newsletter or other form of providing essential information in writing, to the department.
7. Change Facilitator: Consider contracting with an outside facilitator to discuss change.
8. Facilities:
a. Consider relocating the department to an additional square footage facility.
b. Consider moving a portion of the department into another location within close proximity of the existing building.
9. Dispatch: Consider creating a policy where the dispatch center is either continually open to receive requests and complaints or contract the dispatch functions out to a third party.
10. Conclusion:
a. Strengths: Overall, the Clarion University Police Department is highly respected by members of the Clarion University community. Officers are regarded as professional and well prepared, and solid positive working relationships are in place with Student and Judicial Affairs, Campus Drug & Alcohol, Campus Counseling Services, Student Development, and Greek Life. It was also reported by university employees that there has been a positive trend in how officers relate to students, and that there is an established presence of police on campus with foot and vehicle patrol.
b. Challenges: There exists no organization in which all of the members are always satisfied or pleased with the direction or the decisions. All groups experience strife and stress. Trainings, meetings, informal and formal social gatherings and conversations are all avenues to establish trust, expand knowledge, and remove the unknown. Law enforcement officers are trained to adopt a mindset of expecting the unexpected, planning for the worst and hoping for the best. Where an on duty officer doesn't want to experience the unexpected is within his/her safe zone, which usually includes the station or headquarters, and from his/her leadership. It is essential for trust to be established among the members by building a culture of respect for the work of the department, recognizing that the priority is keeping the campus safe for all stakeholders.
Consultants: Consultants were public safety administrators with extensive knowledge of police services, emergency management & planning, physical & personnel security, threat assessment and campus parking gathered over 35 years of command experience. They are both police chiefs within the PA State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).
Only information derived from personal interviews or firsthand observations by the consultants were used in the creation of the report. Clarion Department of Public Safety employees and selected members of the campus community were interviewed over a three day period.


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Beautiful Beachfront Condo in Isla Mujeres
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- sleeps 4
- pool yes
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A tastefully furnished two bedroom / two bathroom condo on the magical island of Isla Mujeres. This unit is part of the Ixchel Beach Hotel, a
new 24-unit condo hotel on Playa Norte (North Beach), the most beautiful beach on Isla Mujeres.
Our ground floor condo is just steps away from the pool and powdery
white sands of Playa Norte - a perfect location for those wanting direct access to the pool, snack bar and beach. The breathtaking turquoise sea of the Caribbean is visible from the patio and the calm shallow waters of Playa Norte are perfect for families with small children.
A charming island with a laid-back feel, Isla Mujeres is a quick
15-minute ferry ride from Cancun. The island is only ½ mile wide and 5 miles long, making it an easy place to explore. From swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing and shopping, there aremany things to do – if you can drag yourself away from the incredible beach. Want to check out the other side of the island? Have fun renting a golf cart or moped (or take a local taxi). You'll also find many restaurants, bars, cafes and shops all within walking distance of our condo.
The condo can be rented in various ways (1) as a two-bedroom / two-bathroom suite, including a fully equipped kitchen, living/dining roomand patio; (2) as a one-bedroom one-bathroom suite, including a fullyequipped kitchen, living/dining room and patio; or (3) as a one-bedroom, one-bathroom hotel room, which includes a mini-fridge, microwave and coffeemaker. If needed, a roll-a-way bed can be provided for a small additional fee in either the one-bedroom or two-bedroom suite.The two-bedroom suite can accommodate up to four adults or two adults and four children. There is a king size bed in the master bedroom and two full beds in the second bedroom. Bedrooms each have a cable TV, DVD player, phone, alarm clock, reading lamps, electronic safe and iron. Bathrooms have separate dressing areas and are equipped with blow dryers. The living room is equipped with an LCD TV, DVD player and iPod speaker dock. The condo is air-conditioned and has free wireless internet access. There are marble floors throughout and granite counter tops in the kitchen. All beds have Swedish memory foam mattresses. Linens, bath and beach towels are provided. Rent either the one or two-bedroom suite and watch the sunset from the patio, which is furnished with a stylish teak set - a table, five chairs and two chaise lounges. All rooms have direct access to the pool and beach through large sliding glass doors.
Ixchel Beach Hotel has a poolside snack bar and beach lounge chairs and umbrellas for use both by the pool and on the beach. There is a friendly bi-lingual staff to help you plan your activities while you are on the island. The hotel offers 24-hour security and access to the unit is via a card entry lock system.
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Unlimited bottled spring water
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Key card entry lock system
Cable TV in each bedroom
DVD player in each bedroom
LCD TV and DVD player in living room
iPod speaker dock in living room
Master bedroom with king bed and full bath
Second bedroom with two full beds and full bath
Swedish memory foam mattresses
Electronic safe in each bedroom
Blow dryer in each bathroom
Microwave/Convection oven
Coffee makers
Blackout curtains
Large furnished patio
Dining table and chairs
Poolside snack bar
Beach chairs and umbrellas
Free high-speed WiFi internet connection
Concierge service
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Snorkeling at Garrafon National Park
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
Scuba Diving the Manchones
Swimming with the dolphins
Swimming, sailing, windsurfing, shelling
Beautiful sunsets
Excellent deep-sea fishing
Turtle Farm
Spanish School
Day Trips, including: Tulum, Maya Riviera, Cancun, Chitzen Itza,
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Connor Campbell
Championships Honors at 9th Annual Iggys
Conference titles by men's soccer and women's water polo highlight 2014 Lions Athletic Fund Iggy Awards on Thursday Night.
Campbell Earns All-Academic Honors
Connor Campbell was named to 10-man WCC All-Academic team.
Torano Earns All-WCC Honors
Senior claims second straight First-Team All-WCC honor as he finishes 2014 WCC Championships in a tie for 11th.
WCC Championships Set to Tee Off Monday
The 2013-14 season, the first under Head Coach Brad Lanning, has hit its focal point as the 2014 WCC Championships begin on Monday.
Another Impressive Final Round
Men's golf solid once again in final round as they finish tied for 13th at Stanford's The Goodwin
MGOLF | Finding Consistency
Head Coach Brad Lanning has been preaching to his new team the importance of consistency, and the LMU men's golf squad has taken hold of that as they have started to climb leader boards this spring.
Lions' All-Access interview with freshman Connor Campbell
Inside the Lions Spotlight presented by Muscle Milk features freshman Connor Campbell as the Lions head to the Folino Invite.
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Briefly... Connor Campbell is in his second season of collegiate golf at LMU...
Highlights at LMU... 2012-13... In first season of collegiate golf, finished with a stroke average of 76.2... got better as season progressed... earned an individual title thanks to his three-round 216 at the 33rd Annual Anteater Invitational (3/26/13)... earned the tournament win with rounds of 70, 75 and 71 to lead the field of 69 golfers... finished first WCC Championship with a nine-over 225... was second on the team in rounds under par with seven...
High School... graduated from Los Alamitos High School in June 2012... as a senior in 2011-12, helped the Bruins placed second at the CIF Southern Section team finals at Rancho San Marcos Golf Course in Santa Barbara. Shot a one-under 70 to tie him for second among the 126 golfers... finished third at the Sunset League individual tournament and tied for 18th at the Southern Team Divisional at Tijeras Creek Golf Club with a round of 76. He shot 75 at the Southern Individual Regional at Skylinks to tie for 38th and carded a 76 at the CIF Team Finals, where the Griffins finished in 14th... as a junior in 2010-11, helped the Griffins make history at Big Canyon Country Club during a Sunset League match against Newport Harbor. He was the medalist in the match, shooting a 3-under-par 33 as the Griffins posted a 191-195 victory. The 191 set a course record for high school matches at Big Canyon... In June of 2011, Campbell posted rounds of 72, 71 and 75 for a three-round 218 at the AJGA Mission Hills in Palm Desert. It was good for a tie at fourth out of 53...
Personal... Connor Christopher Campbell was born on Oct. 7, 1993 in Orange, Calif... He is the son of Candace and Christopher Campbell... has a younger sister... has yet to declare a major.


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The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) was established in 1923 in Vienna. Switzerland is one of its founding members. A multilateral agreement between 190 national criminal police authorities forms INTERPOL's legal basis. The organisational structure consists of three organs: the General Assembly, the Executive Committee, and the General Secretariat. INTERPOL is headquartered in Lyon.
INTERPOL's three core tasks are the global dissemination of criminal police information, the operation of databases, and the operative support of its member states. INTERPOL's statutes form the basis for its activities. Its aim is to ensure and promote the widest possible mutual assistance between all criminal police authorities within the limits of member states' national laws and in the spirit of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The organisation also aims to establish and develop institutions that can contribute to preventing and suppressing ordinary crime. It is strictly forbidden for INTERPOL to undertake any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious, or racial character. Each member country is required to designate a National Central Bureau (NCB).
The Federal Office of Police (fedpol) is Switzerland's designated NCB. Its co-operation with INTERPOL is based on Articles 350-353 of the Swiss Criminal Code and on the Ordinance of the National Central Bureau INTERPOL Switzerland dated 21 June 2013.


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HBO First Look at Goblet of Fire Special Nov. 7th
HBO will be broadcasting their "First Look" program featuring the making of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire airing first on Monday, November 7th at 9:45pm (ET). The running time is listed at 13 minutes in length, and the show will rerun multiple times throughout the month ofContinued...
GoF Pics in Hi-Res
WB sent over some previously-seen GoF photos in high-resolution, check 'em out:
Newell and Karkaroff
Newell and Dan Radcliffe
Newell, the Hogwarts Champs, Rita Skeeter
Newell and Cedric
Newell on the "Anarchy" of Hogwarts
In the Associated Press's fall movie preview, GoF director Mike Newell talks about the anarchy of Hogwarts:
"Aside from everything else, these are school stories," Newell said. "In a middle-of-the-road English education, the teachers are embattled, the school is a very kind of anarchic place andContinued...
New Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Goblet of Fire
Potter-Mania.com has posted four new behind-the-scenes photos taken on the set of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. There are photos of director Mike Newell with Professor McGonagall, Rita, Harry, Karkaroff, Cedric, Fleur, and Krum.
Rita and the Champions
Harry and Newell
Newell on the GreatContinued...
Empire Interviews Mike Newell
Emma-Watson.net has posted scans of a new interview in Empire magazine with Goblet film director Mike Newell. In this very brief interview, he talks about the differences that Goblet of Fire will have over the other three previous Harry Potter films.
"The first two films are very sunny in a way, and very wish-fulfillment-y."..."ButContinued...
Entertainment Weekly Pics in Hi-Res
WB sent over the Goblet of Fire pics from Entertainment Weekly in boo-tiful high resolution. Check 'em out:
Harry at the grave (Big)
Harry at the grave (Medium)
Harry in the owlery (Big)
Harry in the owlery (Medium)
Harry (studio shot) (Big)
Harry (studio shot) (Medium)
Dan Radcliffe with Mike Newell (Big)
Dan RadcliffeContinued...
Special BAFTA Award for Director Mike Newell
Variety is reporting today that Goblet of Fire film director Mike Newell will be receiving a special award from the British Academy of Film & Television Arts. Mr. Newell will be the recipient of the "John Schlesinger Britannia Award for artistic excellence at the Britannia Awards to be presentedContinued...
GoF Rumor Debunked: No New James and Lily
Italian magazine La Gazzetta de Maghi e delle Streghe ('The Gazette of Mages and Witches,' says my rusty Italian), carried a story in its February edition that said that there were to be a new James and Lily Potter in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, actors Romola Garai and Christien AnholtContinued...


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We have all gotten one. A backhanded compliment: "That dress doesn't look that bad on you." Or the foot-in-mouth compliment: "Good job. You got just about all traces of the sweat stains out of that blouse." Sometimes, we mean to be covertly insulting, but a lot of the time, we are not even aware that we are being obnoxious, giving compliments that mean something other than the actual words spoken:
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"Is that your other half? Wow! He/she is gorgeous."
Meaning, I'm surprised your significant other isn't ugly or blind, because you have a face only a mother could love.
Recently a friend said, "I had a terrible nightmare last night. I dreamed I was older than you." That was insulting on so many levels, I was speechless.
Then there was a recent companion, who was barely enthusiastic most of the time, but a master of the backhanded compliment (or of being passive aggressive). The only time he raised his voice in glee was after four glasses of wine. But in terms of the day-to-day, he was in lukewarm mode most of the time.
I learned to translate his flabby compliments. For instance, when I served a new recipe that contained rice, chicken, sherry and a Campbell's soup product, I knew I was in trouble when the conversation went something along these lines:
Me: "I got this recipe from a website called '2000 Ways to Make Chicken in the Crock Pot.' What do you think?" (hopeful, smiling)
Him: "It's nice." (His eyes never leave the mass of creamy stuff on his plate)
Me: "You think it's bland."
Him: "Well, yes. But bland in a tasty way."
The same thing, only much worse, happened when I modeled my new casual wear that I got on sale.
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The pants were gray. Brown was his default color. My eyes (luckily) are brown. He thought my nail polish was "brown?" The cashmere pashmina in avocado: "Nice brown scarf. Aren't you going to wear a coat?" The cats, two of which had stripes: "Hey, the brown one just barfed." When asked if he thought the Siamese (just brown around the edges) wasn't just the most adorable thing, he answered, "He's nice."
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Windsor volleyball got blind-sided by the Arthur Knights in the Bethany 1A Regional championship match on Thursday, 25-18, 25-19.
Windsor notched their 20th win of the season a week ago Monday taking out Arthur in Arthur, 25-15, 25-22. So when the regional championship came down to a rematch between the Devils and Knights it looked like the Devils would win the regional, advance to the Stew-Stras Sectional, and have a good shot at coming home for the Windsor Super-Sectional. But, those expectations bottomed out in the title match as Arthur upended the Devils.
In the last meeting, Windsor had 11 kills, 3 aces, 9 assists, 23 digs, and one block reported. They actually had a smidge better stats this time. They had 10 kills, 3 aces, 10 assists, 23 digs, and 5 blocks reported. What happened? Arthur adjustments.
Arthur's coach pointed out that in the first meeting they committed 15 dead serves. They cleaned that up. They also played a lot better defense. So even though the Devil stats were about the same, Arthur got the points and tipped the scales in their favor.
Arthur had 18 kills reported, eight more than the Devils. Arthur had 20 assists reported, 10 more than the Devils. Arthur had 6 aces to Windsor's 3. Arthur recorded 23 digs, the same as Windsor. Arthur reported just one block, while the Devils registered five.
Arthur's defense handled the Devil swings. Arthur was led at the net by Jessica Davis with eight kills, Julia Cohan with five and Karly Goodman with five. Windsor was led by Jenny Bullock with just three kills, Kassy Strowmatt, Autumn Bennett, and Erin Mowry with two, each.
Arthur advances to the Stew-Stras Sectional on Monday, playing Broadlands Heritage on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the first semifinal of the night.
Windsor capped their season with a 21-11 record.
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Arthur def. Windsor, 18-25, 19-25
Devil stats: Dani Bell 8 digs; Autumn Bennett 2 kills, 3 digs; Lindsay Floyd 1 ace, 6 assists; Erin Mowry 2 kills, 1 dig
Jenny Bullock 3 kills, 5 digs, 2 blks; Kassy Strowmatt 2 kills, 1.5 blks, 1 dig; Amanda Tucker 1 ace, 2 digs; Olivia Williamson 1 ace, 4 assts, 3 digs; Paige Woolard 1 kills, 1.5 blk
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