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Noah's Compass
by Anne Tyler
Liam Pennywell is a genial man whose life has been beset by a series of failures that he accepts without argument. When we first meet him, at age 60, he has just lost his job teaching philosophy at a middling private school and plans to live out the rest of his life reading books and avoiding his nagging ex-wife, three grown daughters and sister. As the story begins, Liam is shaken out of his dormant state by an intruder who enters his new apartment on the outskirts of Baltimore and knocks him unconscious. With no memory of the blow, Liam becomes obsessed with reconstructing his missing hours and sets off on a series of improbable adventures that reawaken him to his past. The story itself is no page-turner; the burglary, a romance, a betrayal and a plot twist all feel more flat than the characters experiencing them. But the actors, who aside from Liam are almost all women, spring fully to life.
304 pages, $15, Ballantine Books
The Invisible Bridge
by Julie Orringer
Orringer's debut story collection, How to Breathe Underwater, was mostly set in contemporary America, and was concentrated, subtle and microcosmic — and won great praise. Now, her first novel is both a love story writ large and an almost epic ride through the history of Europe just before World War II. The hero is Andras Levi, a young Jewish Hungarian who moves to Paris to study architecture in 1937 and falls in love with an older Hungarian dance teacher as the Nazis start to gain power. Orringer's prose is unfaltering, and she shows remarkable skill in weaving together the two main sections of the novel — the first part, a coming-of-age story; and the second part, a tense account of a family threatened with war and hatred. It's a bold, ambitious move for an author's sophomore effort, but Orringer's fans won't be surprised to know that it pays off.
784 pages, $15.95, Vintage Books
by David Malouf
In Ransom, the Australian novelist David Malouf re-imagines one of the great sequences in Homer's Iliad, and, many would say, in all of Western literature. It's the section where Priam, king of the soon-to-be-defeated Trojans, crosses the battle lines in disguise to plead with warrior Achilles for the body of his son Hector, whom Achilles has just slaughtered in combat. From this ancient material, Malouf hauls in his own cartload of treasure, a stately rendering of a magnificent poetic sequence. The landscape is starkly beautiful as the light changes from evening to night to dawn. Achilles' reception of the grieving king is also stark and memorable. You've seen the movie? Now read the novel made from one of the foundation poems of our culture.
240 pages, $14.95, Vintage Books
The Male Brain
by Louann Brizendine, M.D.
What makes a male a male? Why, his brain, of course. And because he has 2.5 times the brain space devoted to sexual pursuit compared with a female, a book about it makes the reading, well, sexy. Hormonal love potions can soften the toughest male, but women often notice that men's usual social behavior can depart quite a bit from the female way. Hence Brizendine's premise that under the influence of unique neural connections, the male brain simply follows other rules. Men, for example, may seem to respond to their girlfriends' distress with emotional distance. Brizendine rescues the male's reputation. Unlike the female, whose brain's empathic mirror neuron system is always active in these situations, the male brain's empathy system quickly hands the task over to the temporal-parietal junction, the problem-solving brain station. So, really, they could be listening. This sequel to Brizendine's best-selling The Female Brain is lucid, conversational and engaging, a result of her years in psychiatry and sexual medicine.
304 pages, $14.99, Three Rivers Press
Charlotte Abbott edits "New in Paperback." A contributing editor for Publishers Weekly, she also leads a weekly chat on books and reading in the digital age every Friday from 4-5 p.m. ET on Twitter. Follow her at @charabbott or check out the #followreader hashtag .
Anne Tyler's Everyday American, Nearing The End
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In a country saturated with celebrity worship, novelist Anne Tyler has taken a contrarian approach, transforming everyday Americans into fully rounded, idiosyncratic characters and making us care about them.
In novel after novel, Tyler has populated Baltimore, where she has lived most of her adult life, with a cast of some extraordinary ordinaries: Cody, Ezra and Jenny Tull, whose dissembling mother, Pearl, has been deserted by their father (Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, 1982); Macon Leary, the reclusive travel-guide writer whose son has been murdered (The Accidental Tourist, 1985); Ira and Maggie Moran, the long-married couple whose lives shift in a matter of hours on the day of a funeral (the Pulitzer Prize-winning Breathing Lessons, 1988); and Rebecca Davitch, the newly widowed grandmother who embarks on a journey to a new self (Back When We Were Grownups, 2001).
Liam Pennywell, the central figure in Tyler's 18th novel, Noah's Compass, fits right in. He's 61 and has just been fired from a job teaching fifth grade at a second-rate private boys' school. In the first chapter, the unassuming Liam is downsizing into a starter apartment. Helping him move are Damian, his 17-year-old daughter Kitty's slacker boyfriend; and Bundy, his only pal from work. Both leave before the traditional end-of-moving-day beer and pizza. "This would likely be the final dwelling place of his life," Liam reflects on his first night in the new apartment.
How did he end up alone? Liam wonders. He adds it up: two failed marriages, three daughters who lead their own lives and a sister he seldom speaks to. After winning a philosophy award in college, Liam has, in his own estimation, spent the rest of his life failing, betraying his promise with a series of low-paying jobs for which he was overqualified.
Like most Tyler creations, Liam is due for something unexpected. With a terrible sort of grace, an unlatched patio door leads to violence. At the end of the first chapter, Liam wakes up in a hospital room with a concussion and an unsettling memory gap. He clearly fought off an intruder (there is a vicious human bite mark on his hand) but he is disturbed by the fact that he can't recall the incident. The injury — and his search for the missing hours — shocks him out of his solitude.
Noah's Compass evolves through a series of random encounters, family reconnections and memories. Through subtle shifts in perspective and a gradual unfolding of family ties, Tyler gives Liam a late-in-life chance to decide how far the power of love can take him ("So tiring sometimes, this business of engaging with other human beings," he muses). Can he open out to a life as yet unlived? Tyler's magical gifts make Noah's Compass both comforting and enlightening as it explores the familiar disappointments and challenges of our times.
What We're Reading, Jan. 6-12, 2010
This week, Anne Tyler's new novel explores one man's rudderless existence, and Elizabeth Gilbert offers an older and wiser follow-up to Eat Pray Love. Also, a narrative of life in North Korea, and in Summertime, J.M. Coetzee offers a fictional biography of the author ... J.M. Coetzee.
A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage
By Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert and Felipe, the man she fell in love with at the end of her best-selling memoir, Eat, Pray, Love, promised to love but never marry. (Both survived painful divorces.) They are forced into a decision by a Homeland Security agent who detains Felipe at an airport: They must marry or he cannot live with her in the U.S. During months in exile, she agonizes about her reservations and explores the meaning of marriage across cultures and its historic implications for women.
I read Committed in one sitting, fascinated by the idea that the megaselling author had ditched the first draft of the sequel to Eat, Pray, Love. My guess is, she changed in the course of the writing. She seems wiser the second time around. Her conversations with her mother and grandmother give a telling and touching three-generational perspective to Committed.— Jane Ciabattari, NPR reviewer
Hardcover, 304 pages, Viking Adult, List price: $26.95, pub. date: Jan. 5
Noah's Compass
A Novel
By Anne Tyler
Liam Pennywell is a genial man whose life has been beset by a series of failures that he accepts without argument. When we first meet him, at age 60, he has just lost his job teaching philosophy at a middling private school and is downsizing into a prefab apartment complex next to a shopping mall on the outskirts of Baltimore. He plans to live out the rest of his life reading books and avoiding his nagging ex-wife, three grown daughters and sister — who buzz in and out of his life with an energy and purposefulness that stands in contrast to Liam's rudderless existence. As the story begins, Liam is shaken out of his dormant state by an intruder who enters his new apartment through an unlocked patio door and knocks him unconscious. Liam, who has no memory of the blow, becomes obsessed with reconstructing those missing hours and sets off on a series of improbable adventures that reawaken him to his past.
This is a book more about character than plot. The story itself is no page-turner; a burglary, a romance, a betrayal and a plot twist all feel more flat than the characters who experience them. But the actors, who aside from Liam are almost all women, spring to life as a bundle of exquisite details. People like Eunice, Liam's love interest, were, he observes, "subject to speckles and flushes; their purses resembled wastepaper baskets; they stepped on their own skirts." Liam's youngest daughter, Kitty: "her fingers long and flexible, ending in nail bitten nubbins — lemur fingers." His pushy sister, Julia, insists on bringing beef stew to a convalescing Liam even though he hasn't eaten meat in three decades. I know these women and they form a dysfunctional family that makes for an engaging read. Liam himself is more of a cipher who threatens to break through into a fully conscious adult, only to frustratingly retreat back inside himself.— Vivian Schiller, NPR president and CEO
Hardcover, 288 pages, Knopf, list price: $25.95, pub. date: Jan 5
Nothing To Envy
Ordinary Lives in North Korea
By Barbara Demick
North Korea is among the most opaque and wretched countries on the planet. Trying to write a narrative book about the closed, Stalinist nation is a task most journalists wouldn't take on a bet. But Barbara Demick has pulled it off. Demick, a former Los Angeles Times correspondent in Seoul, spent seven years interviewing defectors who lived in the North Korean city of Chongjin at the height of a famine that cost up to 2 million lives. Relying on their remarkably detailed recollections, she has crafted a vivid, oral history of a single city in the darkest days of one of the world's worst regimes.
The topic is so bleak, it took me three weeks to crack this book. But Nothing To Envy is much more than a chronicle of slow-motion starvation. At times, it's a page-turner; at others, an intimate study in totalitarian psychology. Demick's greatest achievement is rendering her North Korean subjects as complex and compelling characters — not the brain-washed parodies we so often see marching in unison in TV reports.— Frank Langfitt, NPR business correspondent and
former Beijing bureau chief for The Baltimore Sun
Hardcover, 336 pages, Spiegel & Grau, list price: $26, pub. date: Dec. 29
By J.M. Coetzee
Summertime is the third of J.M. Coetzee's fictionalized autobiographical novels. In the first two, Boyhood and Youth, the Nobel Prize-winning novelist provided glimpses of his coming of age in South Africa and London, respectively. In Summertime, he takes a different tack. The book is set soon after the death of the fictional writer J.M. Coetzee. It's told through a series of interviews between a fictional biographer and five people who knew the "late" writer before he became famous. The interviews are bookended by two sets of the writer's notebooks, which trace his metamorphosis into a novelist. In real life, Coetzee is a notoriously private man, and much of the fictional Coetzee's life differs starkly from the author's own experiences, so where fiction ends and autobiography begins is anybody's guess.
J.M. Coetzee is on most lists of great contemporary writers, but it wasn't until I read Summertime that I understood why. His prose is spare and elegant, gut-wrenchingly sad and, when you least expect it, funny. The book's central character, the late eponymous novelist, appears only in the recollections of various associates, yet his presence looms on every page. But if it's more of the writer's life one seeks, look elsewhere. Coetzee's tendency to give his fictional self a story that wildly varies from his own made the work all the more appealing. Key plot elements, such as the fictional Coetzee's relationship with his widowed father, are demonstrably false, while others, such as hints about why he returned to South Africa from the U.S., seem to point at the truth. Frustrating? Sure, but the book left me guessing, and wanting more. Still, there is little doubt that Summertime is an intensely personal novel that gave me a glimpse into the minds of one of the great writers of our age — or did it?— Krishnadev Calamur, editor, NPR Digital News


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Town Square
Troubled by two serious bike accidents
Original post made by Tim Rochte on Jun 11, 2007
The first is the report of the sentence given to Beverly Oaks for killing Thomas Colby Maddox. She received 30 days that can be served as work release and an 18-month license suspension where time to date counts. This is for killing a person?
I am not one to suggest draconian punishments, but since the story indicates a clear negligence on the part of the driver, how can we tolerate so little consequence? Lest anyone start thinking that the cyclist probably contributed to it by being in the road, I argue that it is neither evident nor relevant. Bicycles share the same rights and obligations on the roadway as cars. While it is always a good safety strategy to stay out of the way of fast-moving vehicles, an overtaking car is always obligated to operate safely.
Although the reports of Rodney Smith's death do not contain a definitive cause, the facts indicate a concern for this regular cyclist on Sand Hill Road. Based on the location given (eastbound, 1/2 mile west of Interstate 280) there are two potential points where I have often seen car drivers come far too close to the cyclists. Either they drift into the shoulder as they come around the blind top of the hill corner or they try to battle out the lane merges with the 280 on/off ramps. Both are highly dangerous practices committed by people that I will charitably call in a hurry.
I am afraid that these two stories are indicative of complacency toward road safety. This area is known far and wide as one of the best cycling locations to be found and yet we seem to be doing nothing to keep it safe. The Sand Hill Road, Portola Valley loop is heavily ridden by cyclists every day of the year, yet there appears to be no program to aid safety to remind drivers that they need to share the road at all times. The only thing that has that effect -- packs of riders occupying the road -- unfortunately also understandably aggravates drivers.
Perhaps we can use these tragedies to start a dialog about bicycle/car safety and what can be done to share the roads more effectively. Ideas like "Share the Road" signs in the area to remind people of the common bicycle traffic or re-engineering the road markings for greater safety.
For example, on Sand Hill Road the eastbound junction with Interstate 280 is particularly dangerous as it is a naturally high speed connection with no real effort to buffer auto and bicycle traffic. The westbound junction has been reconfigured to make it quite clear that there is bicycle traffic that needs to merge but eastbound is still a mini freeway. Might this approach help eastbound as well?
Tim Rochte
(This letter was published in the Almanac's June 6, 2007, print edition.)
on Jun 13, 2007 at 10:47 pm
Today I passed a bicycle doing more than 35 mph down Alpine Road - speed limits apply to bikers too. Can the police please cite people who speed on bikes or break the traffic laws in other ways?
As a student in the UK, peers were hauled up in front of the magistrate for breaking the vehicle code. As a society we need to make sure that every citizen, driver, biker, pedestrian knows that a bike is a vehicle not a toy.
When I was 5 years old at school in the UK, the police set up an obstacle course in the playground and taught children age 7 and up how to bike safely. It included stop signs, traffic signals and more. I don't know if schools offer training in bicycling, but it might be a good idea - after all they offer Drivers Ed.
We need to have more lessons in defensive biking. Assume a driver will make a mistake and think of strategies to escape and accident. Regulars on a route may tend to be more vulnerable than newcomers, because with familiarity one can lose attention.
I am going to post some safety tips from Tom Ockenden of Western Wheelers that he put on a bulletin board for a biking group in the hope that it helps people.
"Here are my safety suggestions:
1. Always ride with full focus and attention to cycling. I'll say this again, always.........
2. Always be aware of your riding position in relation to other cyclists and automobiles. Know your escape route in case of trouble.
3. Keep your eyes constantly open for road hazards and road debris.
4. Keep short conversations to a minimum. You can always save your conversations for a traffic signal stop, or stop sign, or regroup.
5. Always ride single file unless you are passing another cyclist.
6. Always ride in designated bike lanes.
7. Use affirmative hand signals to alert drivers (and, of course, other cyclists) to lane changes, turns, merges, etc. Try to make direct eye contact, when you can, with drivers in showing them what you are doing.
8. Train your ears to hear cars approaching from behind. I've been doing this for years, and you can even become good at judging distance behind you. If you are comfortable with the various types of rearview bike mirrors, use them.
9. Don't let cars pass you on blind turns. If you hear, or see, via a rearview mirror, an approaching car, and you are entering a blind turn, either speed up to beat the car around the turn, or slowdown and let the car pass you before you enter the turn.
10. Assess and know the cycling skill level of those riding with you.
I hope these safety tips help you. Please ride safe.
Tom Ockenden"
on Jun 13, 2007 at 11:03 pm
You say you passed a bicyclist and say that the speed limit applies to him, too. You must have been going faster than him to pass, so if he was speeeding then you were speeding even more. I don't understand your point. Are you asking the police to ticket you?
Your comments would make sense if you were on a bike, too, but you don't say what you were driving when you passed.
Your other comments make sense, but are out of touch with reality. Governor Pete Wilson cut funding for Driver's Education in public schools. Parents must now pay for private lessons to teach their children how to drive. Some school districts (Palo Alto is an outstanding example) have bicycle safety programs, but most do not. There is no funding for it, no state mandate, and it doesn't help anyone score better on standardized tests, so school administrators aren't interested in it.
Regular riding of a route makes it safer. Studies show that a regular bike commute is the safest ride. The more you ride the same route the more you understand where the hazards are. If you ride the same road every day you learn every crack and pothole, you know which intersections have gravel, you know where the drivers tend to pull out in front of you without looking, etc. This outweighs complacency.
on Jun 14, 2007 at 12:15 am
I was in my car - I and the biker deserve to be ticketed. I confess I was exceeding the speed limit and accelerated to about 45 mph to pass safely.
Thanks for letting me know that riding a regular route makes it safer. I do agree that knowing where the deer jump out and where the cracks are increases safety.
My point though is that whereas we all know people with traffic tickets for speeding in cars, very few bikers are in traffic court for breaking the vehicle code.
I do believe that if people were regularly stopped by police for bike violations it would tend to make people bike more safely. Just as people drive at the speed limit up Alpine Road because there might be a cop behind a bush.
See Web Link - you will see that in many types of accidents the biker is almost as likely as a car to be at fault.


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Meningitis Outbreak Caused by Contaminated Steroid Injections
Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
A recent fungal meningitis outbreak has resulted in more than 170 reports of illness and 14 deaths across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak was caused by a contaminated steroid injection manufactured by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). The steroid is primarily used to alleviate back pain.
NECC had initially distributed more than 17,700 single-dose vials of the contaminated steroid to 76 clinics in 23 states including Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It is estimated that approximately 14,000 people have been exposed to the contaminated steroid. NECC has initiated a voluntary recall of the steroid, as well as all other products manufactured at their Framingham, Massachusetts plant.
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Meningitis is a potentially fatal condition caused by an inflammation of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord. Fungal meningitis, which is a very rare form of the condition, has been linked to the contaminated steroid injections. It is not contagious.
While most of these steroid injections have been used to address back pain, some have also been administered to regions of the body such as the knees and ankles. It is unclear whether the injection location impacts your risk of developing fungal meningitis.
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It takes anywhere between one and four weeks for symptoms to develop, so it is likely that more cases of meningitis will be reported in the next few weeks. If you begin experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Make sure to tell your doctor that the source of your meningitis was fungal since it is treated with anti-fungal agents instead of antibiotics.
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Undergraduate applications continue to increase
Numbers released by the Ontario Universities Application Centre show a three per cent increase in first choice student applications to Queen's and a five per cent increase in total applications compared to last year.
"These numbers reflect Queen's strong reputation, and the fact that high school students recognize the quality of the education we offer and the value of the Queen's experience," says Jo-Anne Brady, University Registrar.
Queen's received a total of 27,856 applications for 2011 entry, up from 26,524 last year.
Applications for students not currently attending an Ontario high school have increased by 12 per cent, as has the number of visa student applicants.
Many programs also experienced an increase in application numbers compared to last year, including Commerce, which had a 12 per cent increase, and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, which had an 11 per cent increase.
The admissions process will continue through mid-May and all applicants will receive a decision on their application prior to the Victoria Day long weekend.


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WHO: Climbing For Life (in partnership with The Wildlife Experience) WHAT: REEL ROCK Film Tour - 2012 WHEN: Friday, October 5 Doors open at 5:30; film at 7:00. WHERE: Extreme Screen Theater at The Wildlife Experience Near Park Meadows Mall, just 1 mile east of I-25 and Lincoln Ave. 10035 Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134. WHY: Benefitting Climbing For Life a local 501c(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing an experience that will deeply impact the self-image of young persons at risk, and to providing them with the building blocks to carry that image into creating a positive future for themselves and their community through climbing activities. TICKETS: $12 in Advance/$15 at door ($10 for TWE members). DETAILS: Ticket Sales: Tickets can be purchased online through The Wildlife Experience's website www.museumtix.com/program/program.aspx?vid=798&pid=5737101&p>>> or by calling 720.488.3344. Drinks & Food: Beer, wine, wraps, sandwiches, chips, popcorn & candy will be served 5:30p.m. - through intermission. Silent Auction: Many climbing related items including gear, punch cards, guided climbing days, etc.
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In this article, I'll help you come up with a food plan you can implement to get ready for the beach. In a later article, we'll look at easy exercise you can add to your daily schedule. Eating well has the added bonus of improving your energy level, making exercise (and those fun summer activities) a little bit easier.
You may have noticed I am calling this a "food plan", not a "diet". There's nothing "diet" about this plan: we are simply swapping healthy foods for fattening ones and helping you make smarter choices at meal times. As an added bonus, all of the meals in this article cost 5,000 neopoints or less. Eating healthy does not have to be expensive! Are you ready to get fit and healthy?
Starting your day right is an important part of staying healthy. You won't have any energy during the day if you start off hungry. It is best to stay away from foods that are very rich and sweet. Instead, try something that is high in protein, like eggs. Omelettes can be a great option if you choose healthy ingredients like vegetables and fruits. Stay away from omelettes that include cheese, chocolate, and bacon. There are plenty of delicious omelette choices that are healthy, like my favorite, the Hot Tyrannian Pepper Omelette.
Another inexpensive breakfast option is a Scrambled Egg on Toast. To keep it healthy, use Wheat Kacheek Bread or a Wheaty Snowbunny Loaf when preparing this dish.
A salad is the perfect lunch. You're probably still a bit full from your high-protein breakfast, so now is the time to take in those leafy greens. Did you know you can find more than 85 different salads for sale in Neopia? Your salad does not have to be a boring mix of green vegetables. Try something a little different, like a Spicy Radish Salad or Roasted Beet Salad. If you want a traditional salad with a twist, go with the Mushroom and Herb Salad. It's full of nutrients and packed with flavor from the herb blend. If you don't want salad for lunch, try including a side salad with your main entree for dinner.
Sandwiches are a staple food: they're easy to prepare and even easier to eat! A tasty sandwich choice is the Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich. To make this sandwich even healthier, try swapping the peanut butter for Organic Almond Butter or Organic Cashew Butter. The next time you're reaching for a French Toast PB&J Sandwich, try this one instead. Another obvious choice for a sandwich is the Healthy Veggie Deluxe Sandwich. It comes on whole wheat bread and is stuffed full of your favorite vegetables. Yum!
If you'd prefer meat with your sandwich, opt for a Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Grilled chicken is always a much better choice than fried chicken, and this sandwich comes with extra lettuce and tomato. Try to get it prepared on a whole wheat bun to make it more nutritious.
Turkey is a great meat that fills you up, but still keeps you healthy. A Pea and Carrot-Stuffed Turkey is a great entree choice. Go with that instead of a turkey stuffed with sugary jam or buttery potatoes. You and your Neopets won't even be able to taste the difference!
Fish is another great food that should be a part of your eating plan. Tuna is fairly inexpensive and high in nutrients. Try a Seared Tuna Steak with wasabi and soy sauce on the side for dipping. If you're entertaining, your guests will love this entree. It is simple, but it looks very impressive on the plate.
Just because you are trying to get fit doesn't mean you have to say no to all of your favorite foods. If you are craving pizza, have pizza! Do your best to choose a healthier version of that food, and be mindful of your portion sizes. One of my favorite foods is a Garden Fresh Pizza Slice.
If you're in the mood for a warm beverage, go with green tea. Neopia is filled with green tea options. My favorite is the Steaming Green Tea from Shenkuu, pictured above. Skip the green tea options with a lot of additives, like the Chocolate Green Tea Parfait. Green tea is great on its own--it doesn't need anything added to it.
If you need your beverage to cool you down, try a smoothie! The Large Asparagus Protein Smoothie will fill you up and give you energy galore. Avoid the Butter Smoothie and go for something with fruits and vegetables. Here's a secret: when vegetables are all blended up in a smoothie, you can't even taste them.
A granola bar is a great snack during the day. They're easy to carry and filled with good nutrients. A Cherry Granola Bar, pictured above, is a nice sweet choice. Neopian Health Foods also carries cinnamon-flavored and peanut butter-flavored granola bars.
Another fabulous snack choice is Organic Plain Yogurt. This food is a great option because you can add whatever you want to it. Try topping the yogurt with some fruits, nuts, and a little honey.
I know what you're thinking about this food plan: where's the chocolate?! Eating healthy doesn't have to mean cutting out chocolate all together, it just means taking less trips to the Chocolate Shop and more trips to Neopian Health Foods. If you want some chocolate, go for a piece of Organic Dark Chocolate. It's very rich and smooth. One small piece will quiet your chocolate craving.
If you'd prefer a baked good for dessert, Banana Cookies from the bakery are a great option. They are made of ripe bananas and oats, two very healthy ingredients. Go ahead, have a handful!
You can eat to get fit without munching on celery sticks all day or breaking the bank. Each of the options in this short guide costs less than 5,000 neopoints. You can find even more inexpensive and healthy food options with a little research. Eating healthy is not about restricting what you it, but rather being mindful about your meals. Make sure you're getting enough fruits and vegetables. Avoid deep fried food. Also, be mindful of portion size. Your plate or bowl can be full, but it should not be overflowing. If you're mindful about what you are eating each day, you'll be ready for the beaches of Mystery Island in no time.
In part two of the Fit For Summer series, we'll explore some easy exercises you can do at home to build up your strength and get even fitter.
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Kulmbacher Black Lager - Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon
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District of Columbia
4.25/5 rDev +6.5%
On-tap at the Fat Head's Pittsburgh location, served in a typical British-style pint glass, drank 4/9/13 over one hour.
A: 3.5 - dark/ruby-red coloration (redness is totally off for style), unable to see through, one finger tan head quickly dissipates into glass lacing, minimal alcohol legs
S: 4.25 - noble hop aroma, coffee roast, toasted bread, slight booziness (surprisingly at 5.5%)
T: 4.5 - mild sweet smoked malts on the front of the tongue that evolves into slight nuttiness and no hop presence
M: 4 - roasty, smooth, creamy, almost nitro-ish --> tastes good but off style (more like a roasty brown ale)
O: 4 - tastes good but some off-style; I usually don't care much about this, but a ruby dark red, smoky, nutty lager is not a schwarzbier, and I'm dinging it this time for this; I think that if you're going to brew a German style, you should respect the reinheitsgebot and brew something close to the style, especially if you're going to sell it commercially
04-10-2013 03:44:29 | More by MNishCT77
3.73/5 rDev -6.5%
Review from notes. Poured from tap into a clean, clear glass at the brewery.
A Medium brown head over a very dark mahogany body with good lacing left on the inside of the glass. 4.0
S Barley malt with some sweetness. The grainy barley is prominent here but the sweetness forms a nice backdrop. 4.0
T Good taste with the barley grains, malt sweetness in relatively good balance. It at least hits the style notes and even extends beyond those with the nice, balanced sweet malt. 3.5
M Medium thick feel, good for the style. 3.5
D/O Good with manageable, low ABV. 4.0
07-31-2011 03:26:30 | More by adamette
4.22/5 rDev +5.8%
Fat Heads - Kulmbacher Black Lager
Pours a very dark brownish black with ruby highlights. Aroma is roasted, malty, toasted and full. Black malts and a small portion of smoke lead things off, slight coffee and a hint of cocoa. Mostly roasty, toasty malts but I dig the smoke presence as well. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, really nice and solid mouthfeel. Overall, Fat Heads proves again that they brew seriously good beer. If you like Schwarzbier, you will love this one.
07-26-2011 17:49:29 | More by Stinkypuss
3.78/5 rDev -5.3%
On tap at Fat Heads. Served in a half-liter German beer glass.
Described on the menu as: "Black lager with ruby highlights. This Bavarian specialty lager has a nutty maltiness with a smooth chocolate finish. This beer pairs nicely with the Parma Karma platter of sausages and pierogies."
Kulmbach, Germany is called the secret capital of beer by many connoisseurs. At least according to Google. I only know of the Kulmbacher beers with the white labels. They've been decent, but I hope after this new Fat Heads offering, I associate the name with North Olmstead instead.
The beer in my glass is black with some ruby and mahogany highlights. When I hold it to the light, I notice a bit of brown on the bottom. The head is great looking and leaves behind some nice lace. This is a good looking black lager in any language!
The smell has nice roasted malt and some nuttiness. It's deep and well-done. Chocolate and coffee impressions are noticed from the roasted malt, as well as some sweet caramel underneath. The beer is not hoppy at all. This smells like it will be smooth, I hope that carries over to the taste.
Well, I may be back to thinking of Germany. The beer is by no means bad, but the taste is too nutty for my liking. I'd like to see this either as a traditional schwartzbier or see it go the direction of the American dark lagers that showcase roasted malt. There are some chocolate and bitter notes from the roast, but the nuts ruin it. I feel like I need a monocle, cane peanut suit and top hat to drink more. The finish has lingering bitterness and a touch of acidity. Not bad, but not my style at all.
The mouthfeel is decent and gets things back on track. The beer has a lighter body and good carbonation that makes it feel a touch fuller than it is. It's quite drinkable and is a decent offering for the dark beer lover who isn't in the mood for a heavy beer. But I'm just not a fan of this much nuttiness. Still a decent beer.
11-09-2010 19:29:58 | More by jampics2
Kulmbacher Black Lager from Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon
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Orange Oak - Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
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4/5 rDev +1%
12-15-2011 09:05:11 | More by corby112
3/5 rDev -24.2%
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4/5 rDev +1%
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5/5 rDev +26.3%
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4/5 rDev +1%
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4/5 rDev +1%
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4.5/5 rDev +13.6%
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4/5 rDev +1%
11-15-2011 03:32:04 | More by boatshoes
5/5 rDev +26.3%
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4/5 rDev +1%
11-14-2011 11:07:57 | More by TurdFurgison
District of Columbia
2.88/5 rDev -27.3%
Appearance: Golden-orange pour, smallish head.
Smell: Citrus with heavy malts, faint/muted hop presence.
Taste: Similar to the aroma, slightly sweet with a very muted/faint oak and hop presence. Dose of artificial orange
Mouthfeel: medium carbonation and body
Overall: I would pass this one over.
10-10-2011 02:27:18 | More by craytonic
District of Columbia
3.15/5 rDev -20.5%
Bottle shared by craytonic. Thanks Matt.
The beer is orange, with very little head. The aroma offers candied oranges with a mild hop presence. Subtle oak in the flavor, with more sweet oranges. Hop presence is there, but muted. Low carbonation, with some lingering sweetness. Overall, mediocre. Not a repeat.
10-08-2011 01:10:08 | More by Huhzubendah
3.68/5 rDev -7.1%
Bottle 69/216. Accompanied by Frank Zappa as recommended.
A: Pours mid to light orange with a small head. The small bubble cap hangs around looking quite soapy. Fairly active carbonation. Nice clarity.
S: Brett and citrus are bursting from this. This rivals many lambics I've had lately in the funk department. Really, this could pass as an American fruit lambic no problem. The clementines/zesty citrus smell really vibrant and fresh, nice and tangy. Buggy-brett and wet oak add all the complexities and wild aromas here.
T: This is super dry, perhaps that had slipped my mind for a minute. The brett hasn't let up on this since it was released, it's even drier now with some lingering bitterness. The fruit isn't quite as strong here but, alongside the wheat it makes up bulk of the non-wild flavor. Pithy citrus goes well with all the barnyard flavors to make this a nice funked up wild ale. I can't tell this is %9 ABV at all, its unnoticeable.
M: This has an odd mouthfeel due to a strong lack of carbonation, it had some when I poured it- it just didn't transfer to the mouthfeel at all. Very dry and flat, this beer can get away with it, barely.
O: Pretty good stuff, lacking in some areas, solid in others. I would have rather drank this months ago with a touch more fruit and maybe some better carbonation. I would ignore the suggestion to age this for years.
10-04-2011 01:30:14 | More by schwaeh
4.5/5 rDev +13.6%
Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine Issue #52 (May 2011):
Funk on top of citrus on top of hops on top of wheat, and aged eight months in an oak barrel ... bunkmate is Brett. Mild haze on the golden orange-colored brew; minimal head due to a low carbonation level, but it looks beery enough to us. Brett is pretty wild—smells of a bag of potpourri with ripe exotic fruit and citrus. Faint smoothness, more of placid medium body here. The taste buds smack of oak, and the dryness is provided; dried citric fruit flavor with a bit of eucalyptus and cilantro show where this brew is going. Medicinal phenols with undertones of tangerines. Such a dense, complex character this beer has. If Orval went to Woodstock, this is how it would have come back: mellow and enlightened, but still true to its own form.
07-28-2011 14:28:57 | More by BeerAdvocate
3.4/5 rDev -14.1%
Poured into a Jackie O's snifter on 7/2/11
Shared by MbpBugeye
Bottled 2011, 122/216
Cloudy, moderately deep tangerine/orange. pours a low layer of loose bubbles that hang around for a spell but leave nothing in the way of lace.
Pleasant, fairly bright aroma - very fruity. Various depths of oranges and orange juice. Faint pineapple is nearly lost in the orange. hard to tell where, or if, the Amarillo begins. Hints of wheat. Musty, funky brett note. Tastes a bit funky but it blends nicely with the base. Comparably fruity. Ripe oranges. Tangy but not tart. Hops are mild but there's a dry bitterness that graces the finish. medium body. Nearly flat. Funky finish, too.
Though I didn't try it fresh, the flavors seem to have held up over time. Not overly complex but it works well together.
07-21-2011 00:47:07 | More by Ryan011235
3.6/5 rDev -9.1%
Thanks to Mpbugeye for this one.
A- Pours a hazy reddish orange color with pretty much no head or lacing in my glass just a few handfuls of bubbles.
S- Orange rind, tangerine, mango a lot of citrus on this one. A very light bit of wood, vanilla and some funkiness to it.
T- Oak is a bit more here in the taste than in the nose. A nice touch of funkiness but nothing over the top. The oranges really come through in this brew with nice amount of bitterness.
M- Medium in body if not a bit on the lighter side and carbonation was pretty light.
O- A pretty solid brew and a bit interesting as well.
Thanks again Seth.
07-07-2011 11:10:36 | More by nrbw23
3.63/5 rDev -8.3%
Big thanks to Dunt for sharing this brew during our DLD '11 bus trip. Poured into a mini snifter, this brew appears a clear copper color with white head that forms a pattern of lace across the top with large bubbles. A swirl hardly revives anything.
This brew smells primarily of Brett funk and plastic. Some orange rinds and fruity character seems sweet and fruity almost floral. The alcohol accents a lemony touch with funk across the back mixed with a caramel-like malt sweetness. Overall not a bad smelling brew.
The taste is rindy and almost perfume like with orange and oily lemon rinds that provide a mild bitterness. The funk tastes like plastic with lingering oily bitterness somewhat more like grapefruit than the previously mentioned orange and lemon. Overall fruity yet plastic like with a dry Brett quality. It finishes with an herbal touch that collectively is a bit of an interesting contrast of flavors that doesn't blend well but isn't offputting either.
This is a medium bodied brew thst is lightly carbed. The abv is hidden quite well which would lead to an easy drinking brew except the plastic funk clashes a bit with all the rind flavors. I appreciated the experience but didn't need more than a couple ounces.
07-05-2011 15:36:19 | More by stakem
New York
3.6/5 rDev -9.1%
Note's from Captain Lawrence Rosso Batch 3 release / tasting:
Jackie O – orange oak – nice murkiness copper color orange foggy murky. Supposedly original batch…very sweet tart. Balanced, but nice. Very good sour, reminds me of damnation in the smell. First sip…understand the orange, pick that up immediately in the flavor. It isn't as sour as the nose would lend you to believe. It is good, a bit watery actually…body is a bit overly watery, it is a good beer, but not all that impressed.
07-05-2011 03:37:40 | More by cosmicevan
South Carolina
4.1/5 rDev +3.5%
poured into a tulip and enjoyed on 6/30/11 while catching up on tv/
very nice pour here with a lovely burnt amber color and smooth, even and consistent head of off white that seemed to layer itself nicely on the glass. a huge whiff of orange overtakes you right away and you are off to the races with this one. tons of orange here with some down time letting it morph and take over you start to get the complexity of it now. light oak notes, vanilla, hints of caramel and light tart and funky notes that seemed to balance out the orange quite nicely. suttle mid palate explodes into more orange for the finish with a very dry fruity and tart finish that caps it off wonderfully.
another winner from jackie in my opinion.
07-02-2011 01:30:10 | More by mikesgroove
3.7/5 rDev -6.6%
Thanks for Adam (Loki83) for bringing this rare beer. Bottle 30/216.
A - not impressed. The lack of carbonation lowers this category. It pours a flat amber liquid. Looks like a beer that isn't finished.
S - I like this. The beer smells very sweet at first. A burst of fresh fruit just rushes. I get hints of Orange, lots of Orange, and Lemon, zesty Lemon, and the funk that finishes does a great job mellowing the sweetness.
T - wow, different. The beer flushes the mouth with a burst of citrus joy. Orange all over. It's a mix of sweet and tart. Not as sour as I would prefer, but the main stage is definitely saved for the orange. This is my new standard for any beer claiming to be brewed or flavored with orange. Very nice.
M - WTF man? Almost flat. I can't stand the lack of bubbles or excitement in my sours or fruit beers. Very dissapointing. The beer is thin and watery, no viscosity to be noticed.
O - a good orange fruity tart beer. Lacking in some aspects, but still very enjoyable.
06-18-2011 03:33:19 | More by abecall98
3.9/5 rDev -1.5%
I like the new tulips that Jackie O's has been using for their Belgians and sours.
The beer is a cloudy burnt orange color. Not really any head, leaving minimal lace.
Lots of brett in the nose - tartness and light fruity funk. Green cherry and apple skins mingle with sweet tangerine and some pine from the hops.
There's a dry tartness to the taste. Mild funk and pleasant oak. Bitterness comes through pretty strong midway. I had my doubts about adding brett to a hopped up beer, but this does actually work. Orange pith and even some flesh follows through on the finish.
Very dry and with a lingering bitterness.
Overall this was an interesting experiment. Not my favorite of the new sours, but certainly an intriguing beer. Though this is my favorite Jackie O's label to date.
06-06-2011 09:52:28 | More by Spider889
4.05/5 rDev +2.3%
Bottle 38 of 216. Thank a ton ne0m00re.
This pours a cloudy orange with a small one finger white head that dies down to a ring and island with a little bit of lace. On the nose there is a mixture of citrus notes, oranges mostly, with some telltale but not overwhelming signs of brett and oak, with a bit of spicy wheat and citric hops underneath it all. In the mouth the citric notes come out first, with the funky brett and oak rearing their heads too. There is some nicely integrated tart fruitiness coming out and lasting through a long finish, mingling nicely with the citric hops. The body is medium light and nicely drinkable.
Overall, I've never had a beer quite like this one. The combination of citrus, brett, and oak integrates so well that I wonder why this isn't a more popular combination. A very nice brew, totally unique in my experience. Very impressed with both this brewery on first blush and ne0m00re for the great extra.
05-24-2011 00:14:40 | More by EricCioe
3.43/5 rDev -13.4%
A-hazy golden orange with a deep center of amber and thin white head.
S-the nose has a nice mix of oak and vanilla with orange and cream. orange creamsicle like. assertive sourness and strong citrus aromas linger.
T-falls a little short of the nose, slightly flabby and stronger oak presence. the vanilla and orange cream is there and the citrus sits in back but has a strong bitter component.
M-very light body and smooth, rather dry finish with moderate carbonation.
D-decent, a little flabby, brett is strong, barrel more so, and slightly off putting bitterness.
05-09-2011 14:46:55 | More by cpetrone84
New Hampshire
4.08/5 rDev +3%
Thanks for opening the bottle Dave!
Bottle 40 of 216
Poured into a Cigar City snifter. Light, slightly-hazy, orange body with a thin film of white foam. Leaves a few patches of lacing.
The aroma is packed with sweet, oaky, clementines. Lots of zesty orange citrus and light fruity sourness. Nice.
Dry, bretty, hoppy oak with crushed clementines. This is quite good. Orange peel on the finish. Love the dry citrus component to this one. Light sourness.
Mouthfeel is filled with small, tingly carbonation. Quite dry and a touch woody. I like how dry this is.
Overall, this is a solid brett beer. My first from Jackie O's and I'm fairly impressed. The hops, brett and clementines work really well together. Goes down easy. Worth seeking out. Wish they could up the bottle count on this one.
05-08-2011 21:47:15 | More by sisuspeed
3.25/5 rDev -17.9%
2011 vintage. Consumed on April 25, 2011. #77/216.
Interesting color, around one-quarter scarlet and three-quarter orange-red. Almost no head, though it does leave thin lacing.
Fascinating nose: sweet mandarin, light orange rind bitterness, citrus (and mango) hop tang/bitterness [think Amarillo], and a light woody funkiness. I really like the nose here.
Very unexpected. Really, really dry brett, orange-rind bitterness, and lots of oak. A touch of sweetness on the front of the tongue and a light white apple acidity on the tail end. Oh, and brett. White grapefruit bitterness and orange zest. Really weird dynamic in the mouth, I'm a much bigger fan of the nose and wish there was a little more sweetness on the palate to balance out the bitterness and dry funk.
Just under medium in body. Super dry and dusty.
I'm not sure. It tastes more balanced as it approaches room temperature, as a little more mandarin sweetness peeks through. Interesting, but not a huge success to me.
04-26-2011 00:56:50 | More by Verecund
Orange Oak from Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
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I found an odd shaped piece of Amur cherry in my wood bin and proceeded to carve an odd shaped work boot. Compared to my other boots I did a bit more reveal work to give the boot an old wrinkled look. Then to complicate matters even further I decided to do a dye job on the structure and the battle between carver/designer and the subject waged on. I started with an ox blood leather dye which made the boot too 'hot' so I toned it done with some brown leather dye. Topped it up with a lacquer finish which needs some further toning done as shown by the pictures! I hope Grandpa would be proud!
The boot stands 6 inches high, 7 inches heel to toe and 4 1/2 – 5 inches wide. Size unknown!!!???
-- Roman:... there are no mistakes, just opportunities for a design change!
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#1 posted 592 days ago
#2 posted 592 days ago
Top notch carving. What an interesting subject!
-- Lee - Northern idaho~"If the women don't find you handsome, at least they ought to find you handy"~ Red Green
#3 posted 592 days ago
Just absolutely unreal. You have an amazing talent. This boot is fantastic.
How much time do you have in a project like this?
-- Use it up, Wear it out --------------- Make it do, Or do without!
#4 posted 592 days ago
Really, really cool
-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability
#5 posted 592 days ago
Excellent work Roman!
-- Tony C , My high school shop teacher said "You can do it"... Now I can't stop!
#6 posted 592 days ago
So realistic. SWEET !!!
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#7 posted 592 days ago
Time for this boot can be broken down as follows, blank preparation 15 minutes, rough carving to shape, 3 to 4 hours, sanding, revealing and detailing, 15 to 20 hours, sanding and finishing 5 to 10 hours (depending on the details incorporated).Equipment used, power carvers.
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#8 posted 592 days ago
Very nice work. One day I will be a great carver like you lol
-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI
#9 posted 592 days ago
If this boot was from a foot passing thur, I would love to hear the stories form what looks like a rejuvenated but tired hunched over old soul.
-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got
#10 posted 592 days ago
Very nice.
-- Mjones "Perfect inPerfections"
#11 posted 592 days ago
Beautiful job of carving, as usual. I love the warm look of cherry.
-- Hal, Tennessee http://www.first285.com
#12 posted 592 days ago
Grandpa had small feet. <grin> I really like what you did with the staining…. esp. the variation of color around the eyelets. Very cool looking boot!
-- I just got done cutting three boards and all four of them were too short. (true story)
#13 posted 592 days ago
A fine lookin boot. Really nice
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#14 posted 592 days ago
-- Directions are just the Manufacturer's opinion on how something should be assembled. ----Mike, Waukesha, WI
#15 posted 592 days ago
great work
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Two of the hottest young star celebs in music news were roasted for messing up their lines while lip synching during the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Are people being too hard on them for missing their cue?
Scotty McCreery might have won American Idol for his outstanding singing voice, but when it comes to lip synching a tune he's only winning awards for celebrity OOPS. Avril Lavigne might be one of the cutest young singers ever to top the pop music charts, but she seems to be a real turkey when it comes to lip syncing on cue.
During the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade not one but both young stars messed up their lyrics when they were prompted to sing on cue. Their music was pre-recorded and was supposed to have blasted out to the live crowd while television cameras shot close up footage of the singers.
In the video clip of Scotty McCreery, you can see pretty clearly that he really goofed. His timing to start mouthing the words to his song were totally off.
ABC News reported, "As his song, "The Trouble with Girls" began, following an introduction by "Today's" Matt Lauer, the country star didn't have his mouth open in song, or the microphone near his face as his recorded voice came streaming out of the loud speakers."
OOPS. Not a good review for an up and coming country music singer or star celebrity.
In the other video clip of Avril Lavigne, she also missed her cue. While she rode on a giant turkey parade float that advertised the cooking channel during the Macy's Thanksgiving parade, her goose was cooked. Lavigne made the same mistake during her rendition of the song "Wish You Were Here."
The television show American Idol is one of the most fun reality television programs to watch, especially if you like to support shows that give back every season to charity benefits. The Idol contestants and winners like Scotty regularly do charity performances that benefit a wide variety of non-profit organizations. Scotty, for instance, participated with competitor Lauren Alaina in the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge. He also regularly signs memorabilia items that can be auctioned off to raise money for those in need.
Avril Lavigne is also known for using her star power wisely. She's given her celebrity endorsement to a variety of humanitarian organizations like the political refugee group Amnesty International, the children's charity called Make-A-
Are people being too hard on the young up and coming stars for not being able to lip sync like professionals? Here at Green Celebrity Network we think so and here's why…
Scotty McCreery and Avril Lavigne are both naturally talented stars. They don't need to rely on voice overs or high-tech recordings to make their voices sound good or to really impress a crowd.
Because so many singers these day make great albums with the help of recording studios (who fix their pitchy tunes and give them back up singers and remixed vocal support), both McCreery and Lavigne are two star celebs you could see live in person. If they took the stage with nothing but a guitar and a working mike, their acts would most likely sound spot-on perfect.
[Scotty had some unexpected problems singing to a huge crowd recently when a microphone was not properly working.]
That perfect pitch, performing ease and grace might be the root of their problem: because they don't need to lip sync on stage while performing their songs, neither one of them is any good at doing it.
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August 1 marks the day several new laws go live in Minnesota.
Same sex marriage is officially legal in Minnesota starting at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 1.
Following a 75-59 vote in the House and a 37-30 vote in the Senate, Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage and the first Midwestern state to pass it by a legislative vote.
The new law includes legal protections for religious groups that do not wish to marry same-sex couples, which means the law allow churches to perform marriages at their own discretion.
A fire that does damage or poses a threat to five or more buildings, burns 500 acres or more or does significant crop damage can result in a felony charge. It would carry up to 10 years in prison and the potential for a $15,000 fine.
If the affected properties climb above 100 buildings or if the fire causes bodily harm, harsher punishment could ensue.
People convicted under the law could also be subject to greater restitution costs than they were under a prior statute.
Pranksters who dial 911 without a real emergency to report face stiffer penalties. If the phony call results in a serious injury, it could mean felony charges.
Anyone who makes a 911 call if there's no emergency could be charged with a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor for repeat offenses. It covers phone calls and text messages.
After an all-night session, Minnesota law will now allow any employee union who wishes to represent a day care provider may now seek exclusive representation.
The legislation would allow union organizing votes by in-home child care workers who receive government subsidies, and by in-home attendants who care for the elderly and disabled. It's backed by the state chapters of AFSCME and SEIU, the two unions seeking to organize the workers.
Some fees for youth hunting and spear fishing licenses have been reduced or eliminated. Fees have also been reduced for multi-season super sport licenses.
Employees of companies that have at least 21 workers can now use sick leave to care for an adult child, spouse, grandparent or step-parent.
The law does not force employers to offer sick leave policies, but employers with existing sick leave policies must extend them to allow workers to care for close relatives.
"Save the Growler" legislation allows breweries to sell 64-ounce bottles of beer, or "growlers" as they grow their business.
Mortgage companies and banks cannot foreclose on a customer at the same time as they work with the customer to process a loan modification to allow the customer to stay in the home -- a practice called "dual tracking."
New state law allows authorities to forfeit the cash that was used or intended for use in soliciting sex -- it applies to prostitutes, patrons or pimps. The seized money comes on top of other penalties offenders can potentially face, including time behind bars or hefty fines.
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Guiseley's Skrill North game against Harrogate Town at Nethermoor tonight has been called off by the match referee after a mid-afternoon inspection.
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Fun overhang with solid holds! Start in back left of overhang using the big hold under the roof. Pop out tot he lip and traverse the lip into the large pockets/huecos. Top out in middle.
From the Entrance boulders (the area with Tsunami Arete and the Tongue), continue up the wash 2 or 3 minutes. The wash will flatten out into a little plateau. This short flat area will lead up to a wall that is maybe 15 or 20 feet tall without any climbs. It is obvious that water sometimes runs over this wall. In the center of the wash before this wall is the overhang with Hookers are Fun. There may not be chalk on the outer parts but there will almost certainly be chalk on the inner lip. It is to the right of the trail that goes up the canyon.
You may want to have some one pull a pad as you traverse because you will have your hands and heels committed as you traverse the lip. This is often done w/o pads and it is only a 2 or 3 foot fall.


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Here's a key matchup to watch in the Week 14 game between the Patriots and Redskins:
Patriots QB Tom Brady vs. Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall
One of the keys for Washington to pulling off an upset will be winning the turnover battle, which is not an easy task against a New England team that protects the ball very well.
After some uncharacteristic play early on, Tom Brady has been very accurate, having gone four games without throwing an interception. He threw 10 in the first eight games.
DeAngelo Hall is a playmaker, but he also takes his fair share of chances. He will be looking to turn the tide for the 'Skins by picking off Brady. Hall has 12 passes defensed and two interceptions this season. He had a six-passes-defensed, one-interception game two weeks ago in the win over Seattle.
While Hall will want to cover the opponent's top receiver, which in this case is Wes Welker, he may be better off on the outside covering Deion Branch, as PFW Redskins correspondent John Keim explained this week.
Hall's cover ability could eliminate a weapon for Brady, which is one way to throw off the Patriots' offense, but that would just open up another option for Brady to go to. It will take more than Hall simply being glued to a receiver to get an upset — he will need to make a big play, and Brady will have to avoid making an errant pass in Hall's direction.
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Senior guard Khalif Toombs tossed in a team-high 24 points and dished out six assist, while junior forward Matthew Hezekiah recorded his sixth double-double of season with 18 points and 11 rebounds but it wasn't enough as SC State's late second-half rally fell short 85-75 to Bethune-Cookman Saturday at Moore Gymnasium.
"We spotted them too many points early on in the game with the turnovers (20)," said head coach Murray Garvin. "It's hard to defend that atomic bomb (turnovers) it places you in a difficult situation."
Garvin stated, "I can't say enough about the play of Hezekiah and Toombs tonight. Matthew Hezekiah is becoming one of the premier post players in the conference, while Khalif has been through the storm and is the heartbeat of our time."
The Bulldogs found themselves in a hole early on being down as many as 14, 35-21 off a 3-pointer by guard Paul Scotland at the 6:11 mark in the first half. Sophomore guard/forward Devin Joint's floating jumper with 3:37 left cut the lead to single digits nine, 35-26.
Senior forward Adrien Coleman and the Wildcats came clawing back nailing a jumper and knocking down pair of free-threes to push the lead to 14, 40-26 with 0:53 seconds remaining. Bethune-Cookman led 40-28 during the half.
The Wildcats opened the second-half with senior Kevin Dukes nailing 3-of-4 3-pointers in the first two minutes to spark a 16-2 run and give Bethune-Cookman their largest margin of the night 26, 56-30.
SC State came charging back sparking a 24-7 run off a monster dunk by Hezekiah and junior guard Adama "Louis" Adams scoring five straight points on a floating jumper and a long range 3-pointer to cut the lead to nine, 63-54 with 9:31 left.
"I told our guys that if we play in four-minute segments and be strong with the ball we can get back in this game," said Garvin.
Freshman forward Darryl Palmer scored back-to-back layups to pull the Bulldogs within six, 69-63 at the 5:30 mark. Dukes and Coleman each knocked down a pair of key free-throws from charity stripe to push the lead to 10, 73-63 with 4:49 remaining.
Toombs would not be denied tossing in back-to-back 3-pointers with less than 0:58 seconds remaining to cut the lead to four, 79-75. Coleman sealed the victory for the Wildcats converting on a layup while being fouled to extend the lead to nine, 84-75 with 0:29 seconds remaining in regulation.
Costly turnovers doomed SC State down the stretch, which led to 33 unanswered points by Bethune-Cookman to give them the deciding edge. The Wildcats had three players in double figures with Coleman leading the way with a game-high 26 points and 11 rebounds. Dukes added 19, while guard Paul Scotland chipped in 10 in the victory.
Palmer finished with 13 points and five rebounds in the losing effort for the Bulldogs. SC State falls to 5-20 overall, 1-11 in the MEAC, while Bethune-Cookman improves to 11-16 overall, 6-6 in the league.
"It's back to the drawing board we get ready for Florida A&M on Monday," stated the Bulldog head coach.
South Carolina State returns to action on Monday when they face MEAC foe Florida A& M in pivotal league showdown. Tip-off is 7:30 p.m., immediately following the women's contest.
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Computer Industry, Unions Big Donors to Immigration Bill Supporters
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Senators who voted for cloture on a key amendment to the comprehensive immigration overhaul bill tended to receive much more money from the computer industry, human rights groups and labor unions. The 27 senators who voted against the amendment, which strengthens border security but is also a step towards passing the overall immigration package, on average received very little money from those three types of groups, but did receive heavy support from donors in the agribusiness industry.
Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 28: Protesters Strip in Boehner's Office, Special Election Dates Announced in Illinois, and More
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Are nude protestors listed on lobbying reports? Also, Illinois governor moves forward to replace Jackson, and Buffet nominates Dimon for Treasury.
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Arthur Schaper: The Next Prince of Providence
Friday, April 25, 2014
Over the following week, I contacted the two Republicans who will challenge His Royal Highness for the First Congressional District. Can the GOP dethrone Prince David and take their state back from the brink of bankruptcy?
Let's start with doctoral candidate Stanford Tran, a California native, just like me, but from Santa Clara (Northern California), undergrad from Stanford University, now studying medicine at Brown. First a science teacher, he switched careers because he wanted more challenge along with serving other people.
A three year resident of Rhode Island, the child of Vietnamese immigrants enjoys the proximity to all his needs. "I didn't own a car for the first 2.5 years and biked everywhere including through 2.5 New England winters." He did complain about the shoddy roads, and the many resulting flat ties (Cicilline paved the way? Indeed.)
On why he was running for office, Tran answered:
In medical school, I realized that people get sick because they are poor. I found out that medicine is more focused on treating the individual than about fixing systemic issues. So I am taking this message directly to the people by running for office.
Once in office, Tran plans on pursuing policies which will make health care cheaper as well as expand economic opportunities, in contrast to the federalized testing schemas which have pushed out skilled employment like carpentry and plumbing.
A recently registered Republican, Tran admitted that he was an independent until a few months ago, indicting the polarizing rhetoric of political parties, which he had long resisted because of his critical thinking skills. On the issues, Tran is pro-choice, pro-gay marriage/gay rights, pro-assault weapons ban. Calling Obamacare a "half-solution", Tran argued that an insurance mandate was a Republican idea, yet Obamacare has made health insurance unaffordable. So why join the GOP? Party leaders were cordial, but a little later they suggested that Tran run as a Democrat or Independent. Another RINO, perhaps?
I have met with more Republicans who were not part of the party leadership, and have found support among them. This is why I am still running as a Republican without the blessing of the party leaders.
Meeting with both Republican gubernatorial candidates, Tran hopes for a local groundswell, starting with a $50 donation from someone he never knew before. But will the local support train Tran to take on GTA Cicilline?
Now, meet Cormick Lynch.
A Cranston native, raised in South Kingstown, he left home at 17, joined the Marines, and became a firefighter.
Because of an off-the-job accident, Lynch left firefighting without a pension. After studying finance at the University of Delaware, he worked for JP Morgan Chase in New York City.
He has returned to his home state because he sees great potential with starting with the state's rich history. Because of his prior working background, he commented on the Rhode Island pension reforms:
The state has been driven into the ground by those responsible [The General Assembly]. Don't put it on the backs of the unions.
Like Stanford Tran, Lynch was a life-long registered Independent until recently. He then listed his GOP credentials: pro-life, but argued that the Republican party needs to focus on helping pregnant minors rather than outlawing abortion. He does supports gay marriage, but he also supports the Second Amendment: "I support an assault weapons ban. . .for criminals!" Fiscally conservative but socially moderate, Lynch offered that his views best represent the better direction for the Republican Party.
About Obamacare: "I also think it is here to stay, unfortunately. I think we need to focus our efforts on reforming it rather than repealing it." He emphasized the obvious (it's not working), then highlighted the importance of restoring the doctor-patient relationship.
Placing blame on the Democrats in Providence, including Cicilline, Lynch pointed out that the incumbent Congressman has offered twenty bills, and none of them have passed. "He has got to go." Acknowledging that he faces an uphill fight for campaign funds, the former Marine confides: "I'm playing to win!"
Also focusing on the very little good which "Prince David" has done for his district, liberal Democrat (and former Patrick Kennedy intern) Matt Fecteau explained to me his reason for a primary challenge against a fellow (?) Democrat: "He is ineffective to get the job done." Citing his bipartisan drive to create a National Infrastructure Bank and bring jobs back to Rhode Island, Fecteau criticized Cicilline's incapacity to cooperate in a gridlocked Congress.
My question: why replace a Democrat with another Democrat?
Regarding the GOP candidates, Republican party leaders were not as thrilled with Tran as with Lynch. The home state advantage the Cranston native carries, along with his diverse military and entrepreneurial background, may serve him better. If he can muster enough support with party leaders and play off his own diverse background (plus a dedication to expanding health care), Tran will at least ensure an engaging primary.
Arthur Christopher Schaper is a teacher-turned-writer on topics both timeless and timely; political, cultural, and eternal. A life-long Southern California resident, Arthur currently lives in Torrance. Follow him on Twitter@ArthurCSchaper, reach him at [email protected], and read more atSchaper's Corner and As He Is, So Are We Ministries.
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Campaign Facebook Likes: 4,516
Campaign Twitter Followers: 884
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How Social is the Block Campaign?
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How Social is the Taveras Campaign?
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Talking about on Facebook: 547
Campaign Tweets: 531
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Comment #1 by Roger Watson on 2014 04 25
Last time Doherty's entire campaign message was "I'm from the State Police - trust me." Right. Sissyboy lied his way through that election and will continue to do so until he croaks.
Will the last legal tax paying resident please turn out the lights?
Comment #2 by John McDougall on 2014 04 25
Comment #3 by michael riley on 2014 04 25
How does a degenerate scumbag like him with an approval rating in the 20's get elected time after time legitimately?
Comment #4 by Joseph Bernstein on 2014 04 25
LOL Mr Miller is a $15,000 a year part-time Senator. When the second MOST POWERFUL man in the "free world" the draft-dodging chicken-hawk coward Dick Cheney tells a well respected Senator to Go F___ Himself (not at a cocktail party, but on the Senate floor) A total lack of decorum and a sign of disrespect for the entire Senate on Cheney's part. Did the right-wing-rubes or Schaper call for the traitor Dick Cheney to step down ?? .. NO-WAY !... The incident made the totally corrupt Cheney even more popular with the right-wing-lemmings like Mr Schaper
The vile and nauseating Cheney still calls the incident his "finest hour"...LOL
re Mr Watson & Mr McDougall "Sissylini" "Sissyboy" how imaginative !
Comment #5 by Sammy Arizona on 2014 04 25
Please vote September 9th 2014.
Many of you have noted that you are upset with Congressman Cicilline and I get that, but please know, the biggest reason he stays in office is because people do NOT vote. Everyone who does not vote is in fact voting for David Cicilline. From what I researched, primary voting rarely exceeds 20% of the registered voters in Rhode Island. The primary is the most important race in a state like Rhode Island.
If you are interested in hearing more about me and I am willing to discuss pension reform as well, please see my webpage here: MattforRI.com and my email here: [email protected]
Thank you.
Comment #6 by Matthew Fecteau on 2014 04 26
Those videos describe Cicilline's activities w/young boys in that country.
Run it by your atty.,and I'll pay for the airtime.
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At the time of the injury, the Titans were hoping that QB Jake Locker would be back sometime this season. After a night in the hospital, an optimistic estimate put Locker back in six weeks. Last week it looked like Locker would be ready before then, and fans and coaches hoped for him to be able to start practicing full-tilt during the bye week. Now it looks like he may be a shocking active for Sunday's game vs the San Francisco 49ers.
Ian Rapoport, an NFL writer who has contacts in Tennessee had this to say.
#Titans expect QB Jake Locker to start Sunday vs #49ers, source says, barring late setback. Stunning recovery 3 weeks after being carted off— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 19, 2013
Terry McCormick of Titaninsider.com has heard similar things apparently.
Things are looking good for Jake Locker to be on track to start Sunday for #Titans vs 49ers.— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) October 19, 2013
So it looks like Locker will get the start for the Titans Sunday. While I expect a significant cutback in designed runs I imagine that he will be healthy enough to make all the passes with velocity.


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Posted Nov 27, 2012 6:55 PM CDT
By Martha Neil
Joshua Weintraub completed more than the required amount of continuing legal education credits to maintain his Florida law license.
However, a typographical error in entering one of the CLE course numbers led to his law license being shifted to inactive status by the state bar. After a sharp-eyed newspaper reader commented that the assistant Miami-Dade County state attorney was not shown as active on an Internet listing, defense counsel in an ongoing child-murder case asked for a mistrial, the Miami Herald reports.
"Whether he's suspended for small or humongous violation, it's still a suspension," said attorney Michael Matters, who represents defendant Geralyn Graham. "It's absolutely inappropriate, unethical and wrong. There is no justification for someone practicing law without a license."
Graham, a foster mom, is accused of murdering 4-year-old Rilya Wilson a decade ago.
At last report, Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez had not ruled on the mistrial request.
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Loveland's loss possible gain elsewhere
CAMT announced Thursday plans to develop the center at the old Agilent Technologies plant in Loveland had fallen through and the center now will look for a new home, probably in the Denver-Boulder area.
The news took local economic development experts by surprise Thursday, but some said they remain intrigued by the possibility of luring the center to their cities.
Longmont director of economic development Brad Power said the city will examine what CAMT is looking for and might submit location ideas if they meet the organization's criteria, once those criteria are released.
"We would certainly take a look at it, but it's far too early to tell," Power said.
Longmont submitted a proposal last year before CAMT decided on Loveland. If CAMT is interested in existing buildings, Longmont has potential candidates, but if it wants to build a new building, it might not, Power said.
The change in CAMT's plans also was news to Boulder Economic Council executive director Clif Harald. Boulder is an unlikely candidate because of its chronic lack of space.
"I suspect if they're still looking at something of the scale that ACE is today, I can't imagine there would be a place large enough for it in Boulder, especially when you consider the competition that already exists for space here," Harald said.
Maintaining its original vision, where dozens of companies would share facilities, was key to CAMT's decision, the association said in an update to members.
"CAMT is committed to the full vision of the ACE Park, which includes a multitenant facility with shared resources and equipment for scaling up manufacturing of new technologies for aerospace and clean energy. We are currently identifying other potential locations in the Denver/Boulder area for the ACE Park," the organization said in an email.
CAMT said the developer that bought the property from Loveland was moving in a direction that didn't fit the project, though it provided no more detail.
CAMT marketing and communications director Merrily Hill Smith said in an email no additional information about the park is being released at this time. CAMT is pushing forward on other parts of the initiative, such as hiring a NASA technology transfer and licensing specialist, Smith wrote.
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We are proud to salute the men and women of our armed forces and their families.
Waves of Honor permits any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman to one complimentary admission per year to either SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Adventure Island®, Water Country USA®, or Sesame Place® or Aquatica SeaWorld's Waterpark™ in San Diego for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents.
For your service and sacrifice, we thank you.


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Keep your winter boots, gloves and tennis shoes dry and odor-free with this clever boot tree! Simply fill the top pan with baking soda to deodorize and turn on the quiet fan in the base to dry them out. Ideal for any material Adjustable height for various sized boots, shoes, and gloves. Requires 4 D batteries or AC adapter (neither included). Built in Baking Soda Tray to Absorb odors Holds the shape of your accessories On/off button on front of unit Red power signal light
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6,000 + (and growing) factories in our existing network are eager to make it for you.
When it comes to selling in stock products, we are no difference from many other Internet retailers, but we take pride in going extra miles to do something special for you: Have some products custom made for you.
We cannot do everything, but we usually can accommodate a certain changes in product options such as color, size, material, or minor design twist. We primarily work with vendors or factories, not individual artist or craftsman. For custom made products, we usually only cater to bulk size order that meets the minimum quantity requirement of a single factory run. Don't be shy. Ask. What we can accomplish may surprise you!
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