text:
General Food and Drink Resources
Over 30,000 recipes—this is the home cook's best-loved recipe, food and cooking resource.
Make every day homemade with Betty Crocker's meal ideas, baking tips, recipes, catalog shopping, coupons and more.
Chef Talk is the food lover's link to professional chefs Check back each month for special culinary features, a new chef of the month, and other special articles; you can also subscribe to their free Newsletter.
For chocolaholics (and the rest of us, too!) this page links visitors to 24 chocolate sites, including Godiva and Hershey.
An impressive list of recipes in all categories.
This website offers over 18,000 different recipes, articles on entertaining and menu planning, kitchen tips, and more!
Reproduces famous recipes from restaurants and other locations. Try their incredible version of Cinnabon.
A great site for recipe searching, product reviews and food news. Has bulletin boards for posting questions and ideas.
Includes a recipe exchange board, cookbooks, and links to over 4,000 other sites.
The online home of Bon Appetit and Gourmet Magazines featuring recipes, menus, chefs, wines, and much more!
"Maven" is a Yiddish word that means connoisseur; in other words, a person who can discern quality. This searchable site is rich with writings on food, cookery, restaurants, chefs, etc. Includes a listing of New York's Most Useful Restaurants. Arthur Schwartz, the host, is a New York food editor, critic, and lecturer, who lives to avoid using the "G-word"—(=Gourmet).
Cooking recipe collections, entertaining, bar basics, healthy cooking and recipe videos with step-by-step instructions from Food Network chefs.
Looking to plan a party but have no idea what to serve? Check this website out. A great list of easy party and punch recipes.
Unsure when to take off those burgers or chicken? A temperature and cooking time guide is just one of the features of this brief but informative document from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Tips o shopping, preparing, transporrting and grilling meats.
A wonderful assemblage of recipes centering about the world-famous chocolatier"s products. Also contains baking hints, holiday recipes, and offers an e-newsletter.
Cooking, and so much more. Entertaining from the do-it-all diva herself.
Easy meal planning, coupons, an extensive section on kitchen basics, newsletter, online story and the annual Bake-Off Contest.
A good site for beginners and intermediate cooks. Included are techniques, recipes and tips from the viewpoint of a nonprofessional cook.
This site has news columns on food from major newspapers. Lists recalls/alerts on food from various government and consumer oriented sources. Links to cookbooks, menu helps, and recipes.
Not just for Southerners, this site contains recipes from all over the country, including 1,200 crockpot recipes!
Clone recipes from restaurants and fast food places, brand-name foods, and more!
About.com: Wine and Winemaking
Featuring wineries from the U. S. and around the world, recipes, books and magazines on wine, and beginner's wine info.
Although this is a commercial site, many useful tips are offered, together with listings of recommended equipment and techniques.
Find your favorite cocktail in the A to Z list, along with the best finger foods to go with any occasion. Also contains a "Drink Responsibly" link and one for the best toasts for any event.
Join a Coffee/Tea of the Month Club, home roast your own,and learn to make the perfect cup.
Thought you knew everything about Punch? Check this web site out for its history, recipe selections, the 8 rules of Punch recipes, and presentation tips.
idrink is a drink mixing web site that not only allows you to search and browse drinks but also to enter the ingredients you have around the house and it will tell you what drinks you can make.
An online bartending guide where you can search, browse, or vote for your favorite drink.
Ethinc / Regional Cooking
A sampling of different cuisines from around the world. Try some Borscht from Russia, Pad Thai from Thailand, or how about Baba Ghannouj from the Middle East? Be adventurous and enjoy!
About.com's Ethnic Cuisines:
- British & Irish Food
- Chinese Food
- Eastern European Food
- French Food
- German Food
- Greek Food
- Indian Food
- Japanese Food
- Korean Food
- Latin / Caribbean Food
- Mexican Food
- Middle Eastern Food
- Moroccan Food
- Scandinavian
- Spanish Food
- Thai Food
About.com: Chinese Cuisine
Whether you prefer the Cantonese, Northern, Shanghai, or Szechuan style of cooking, it's all here. Learn about the etiquette, food, and culture of China along with traditional Chinese holidays.
About.com French Cuisine
About.com brings you the best of French cooking with decadent desserts and pastries, cheeses, soups and coffee French Style. Also, check out the cooking schools, learn some new cooking techniques or take a culinary tour of the country.
Menus and recipes from every African country, with tips on authentically presenting and serving each dish.
Sample some of the best recipes from Japan, Italy, India, and Thailand. Also features a link to EthnicGrocer.com where you can shop for ingredients and find other recipes from around the world.
Antipasti, wines, pasta, and pizza brought to you by About.com. A constantly changing feature, "In the Spotlight", highlights subjects ranging from life in Italy and restaurant reviews to making Wedding Soup.
Part of the Jewish Web WebRing, a What's Cooking section, features what's new and hot at Kosher Express; Recipes is an online cookbook, and Resources provides links to Judaic resources on the web and allows one to peruse articles, review questions and answers on Passover baking, etc.
ArabicNews.com has compiled Mediterranean recipes that can be searched by category or region.
The Olive Garden Restaurant shares Italian recipes to prepare at home, including Cooking Videos and a recipe search feature.
The new home for SOAR: The Searchable Online Archive of Recipes. Choose recipes by ethnic region or by type of dish. Includes recipes for holiday foods and special diets.
Featuring everything Southern including jambalaya, fried chicken, cornbread and biscuits. Also has holiday, Cajun and African American recipes.
Healthy Cooking
This is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The ADA provides information on optimal nutrition, health and well-being.
A great source for food and fitness. Features include: a recipe search, today's tip, bulletin board, contests and events from Cooking Light magazine.
Includes healthy recipes, nutrition info, diet and weight loss tips.
A wealth of recipes and information on healthy eating.
Everything you need to effortlessly transform your daily habits into a new healthy lifestyle. Offers recipes, step-by-step instructions, techniques, and low fat cooking supplies.
This web site was established by The George Mateljan Foundation to share the benefits of healthy eating. Check it out for information on the healthiest foods and how to prepare them.
Holiday / Seasonal Cooking
General Holiday / Seasonal Cooking
(See Also: Thanksgiving )
Thousands of recipes from allrecipes.com. Choose your holiday-Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, or Christmas—and start planning your menu today.
Thanksgiving and Holiday Cooking Hotlines
Need last minute help cooking your dinner? Try some of these sites for frequently asked questions or call the toll-free hotline.
From CDKitchen.com
Recipes, menus, and crafts for Hanukkah.
Jewish Holiday Cooking—Hanukkah
Hanukkah recipes and food sites.
Holiday Baking
Sign up to receive the 2006 cookie recipes or try some of the favorites from the 12 Days of Cookies past from The Food Network.
Recipes, baking tips, and ideas for the holiday season.
From cooks.com, includes cookie making tips and recipes.
From bars and brownies to refrigerator cookies, cookie recipes for every holiday and occasion.
Looking to make cookies for a cookie swap? Try some of these recipes.
Happy New Year!
A great resource for traditions, parties, menus, and recipes for bringing in the New Year.
Throw a New Year's Eve party to remember with these recipes, games, decorations, and more.
Recipes / Foods
Last-Minute Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks
Ideas for "dressing up store-bought products so that they'll taste and look special to your guests" at Thanksgiving and suggestions for lightening up Thanksgiving side dishes. Includes tips for stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy, etc.
Planning Thanksgiving dinner, but don't have much time? Here you will find tips, hints, shortcuts, recipes and menus for busy cooks.
Everything you ever wanted to know about turkey�turkey recipes, preparation tips, and demonstrations.
New York Times Thanksgiving Help
Answers to your holiday questions and conundrums by the Dinin and other experts on food, drink and entertaining. Covers Turkey, Sides, Drinks, Desserts and Logistics!
Thanksgiving and Holiday Cooking Hotlines
Need last minute help cooking your dinner? Try some of these sites for frequently asked questions or call the toll-free hotline.
Thanksgiving Recipes from America's Past
Find recipes for mince pie (1832), chestnut stuffing (1891), roast turkey with truffle gravy (1905), and a variety of pies and other holiday dishes. Recipes are accompanied by vintage illustrations. From the Pilgrim Hall Museum (Plymouth, Massachusetts).
Try traditional and non-traditional Thanksgiving menus from a variety of sources.
Thanksgiving Recipes and Resources
A wealth of information on making your Thanksgiving dinner perfect, including recipes and menus.
This guide includes information on turkey cooking techniques, selection, carving, side dishes, nutrition, food safety, and using leftovers. Also features interesting trivia and facts about turkey and Thanksgiving, and related links. From the University of Illinois Extension.
History / Traditions
Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth
This document, originally from the Smithsonian, "assists teachers in preparing lessons about the first Thanksgiving. The study guide includes information on which Native peoples met the first European immigrants in 1621, the harvest celebration, the Wampanoag today, the importance of corn, and instructions on how to make Johnny cakes." Brought to us by the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). Opens into a PDF document.
The First Thanksgiving: Mayflower Voyage
Learn about the Mayflower's voyage in 1620, as well the Harvest Feast that became known as the "First Thanksgiving".
The First Thanksgiving: Plimoth, 1621
Find out about the daily lives of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag as you go back to the year of the first Thanksgiving." Features a timeline, information about the Mayflower ship and voyage, a brief description of daily life in 1621 for the Pilgrims and Wampanoag. Also includes images and interviews from historical re-enactments, and a quiz. Includes links to some commercial content. From publisher and media company Scholastic Inc.
This living history center in Plymouth, Massachusetts, re-creates a 1627 Pilgrim village that was "built by English colonists in the midst of the Wampanoag homeland." The site features a virtual tour of the village and a Wampanoag homesite, articles about the colonists and Native Americans, Thanksgiving recipes, and an interactive feature about the first Thanksgiving. Also includes tourist information for Plymouth
Thanksgiving 2011 Facts (U. S. Census Bureau)
A fascinating compilation of current facts and statistics about this Feast.
Thanksgiving in North America: From Local Harvests to National Holiday
This site traces the history of Thanksgiving in North America and the U.S. "Most Americans are familiar with the Pilgrim's Thanksgiving Feast of 1621, but few realize that it was not the first festival of its kind in North America." Discusses Native American harvest celebrations; celebrations in Newfoundland, Florida, Maine, and Virginia prior to the Pilgrims' celebration; and presidential Thanksgiving proclamations. Part of the Encyclopedia Smithsonian from the Smithsonian Institution.
FATFREE: The Low Fat Vegetarian Recipe Archive
This archive has over 3,000 vegetarian recipes as well as information about healthy low fat vegetarian diets. But you don't have to be vegetarian to enjoy these recipes. Browse and enjoy!
A low-fat vegetarian archive
From PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), this site offersa wealth of information on vegetarian and vegan recipes, cheat sheets, restaurant guides, etc..
Brought to you by About.com, the site offers a recipe index, the top 10 most requested recipes, holiday cooking, vegan, and fruitarian menus.
Simple food, all vegetarian, plus health and lifestyle information.
A great on-line vegetarian resource guide. Contains the recipe of the week, searchable archives, a bulletin board to post vegetarian recipes, and even veggie poetry!


text:
Trainers Near You
Ashburn VA change location
Steve Dolge
washington, DC
Greg Salino
springfield, VA
Joseph Phillips
silver spring, MD
ACE Fit Share
Fit Life Articles
Everyone wants to look and feel their best on their wedding day. Fitness pro Shana Verstegen, who recently took her own walk down the aisle, shares her most important pre-wedding workouts, fitness and nutrition tips, and advice for staying motivated and on track in the...
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and never is that more evident than during the FIFA World Cup Tournament. Not only do millions of people enjoy watching soccer, they love to play it, too. If you want to follow in the super-fit footsteps of players like Real...
Ever wonder what elite fitness professionals do during their own workouts? After all, who would know better which exercises are the most effective for burning calories, strengthening and toning your muscles, and even improving your balance and stability? To give you the...
ACE Pro Homepage
Copyright © 2014 The American Council on Exercise. All Rights Reserved.
4851 Paramount Drive, San Diego, California 92123 1 (888)-825-3636

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots With Sage
Serves 8| Hands-On Time: | Total Time:
- 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into thin strips
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Heat oven to 375° F. In a large bowl, toss the parsnips, carrots, oil, sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring twice, until the vegetables are golden, 45 to 55 minutes.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 156Calories From Fat 41%
- Fat 7g
- Sat Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 301mg
- Protein 2g
- Carbohydrate 23g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugar 8g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101 .
Quick Tip
If you can find only very large parsnips at the market, quarter them lengthwise and cut out the woody cores before slicing into thin strips.
Did you try this recipe? How did you like it?
High in vitamin C, these hard, tart berries are grown in bogs in colder regions of North America and Europe. They're almost always eaten cooked, as in the classic Thanksgiving relish.


text:
The Cuban Canadian Association of Ottawa-Gatineau is a non-profit, non political organization with the mission to preserve and share Cuban culture, Roots, customs, Sports, education, Health and traditions for future generations with the participation of all the Cuban community in Ottawa. Read more →
From the Blog
CELEBRATING THE 7TH ANNUAL GATHERING OF CUBAN CANADIANS RESIDENTS IN CANADA. Featuring: MORAIMA RODRIGUEZ (Vocals) and DANILO RONDON (Piano); Soloist… Read more →
Upcoming Events
Cuban Canadian Association Ottawa Gatineau's Upcoming Events 12 APRIL 2014 – Cuban Canadian Community in Ottawa Will Celebrate the 52nd &… Read more →


text: A gigantic hockey stick spatula and an Avalanche grilling apron, complete with Reebok piping. Who else finds themselves wondering how much the Avs wasted on this stuff? I mean, the spatula is made of wood and heavy pewter or something, and the apron looks like one of the cheap rip-off jerseys you sometimes see people wearing, which still aren't particularly cheap. When I saw what appeared to be a logo attached to fabric in a plastic bag, I was hoping it was a flag, which i could actually do something with. And while the bottle opener is a nice touch, I'm not going to run around the house wielding a metal hockey blade on a stick to open bottles, and the spatula part is too skinny for any burger I'm going to be making.


text:
Photo via cdn.cagepotato.com
Let's get this out of the way first: Brock Lesnar started to learn BJJ and boxing at the age of 31 if I am correct. It is very difficult to learn those two aspects of fighting at this age. He may perform better in BJJ, especially using a catch wresting mentality, submitting opponents from the top. With boxing and muay thai though, getting better is more difficult because striking requires natural talent. That being said his jab against Carwin had a lot of snap in it and his boxing is fundamentally correct although not very fluid.
Brock Lesnar is obviously working hard on his technique. He hired top level guys for his training and he actually respects the various aspects of fighting as a student. For example wrestlers rarely give credit to BJJ training like he does. I hate how Team Quest members, after inviting so many Brazilians to roll with them in order to learn how to avoid submissions, always disrespect BJJ. I also remember Matt Hughes claim the he only used his wrestling to beat Royce Gracie although he obviously used classic BJJ techniques to achieve the victory. Brock is different. He trains in both boxing and BJJ with top level instructors and always gives them credit. But, starting at this age, it is rather unlikely that he will ever be as well rounded as Fedor is.
Does it even matter? As much as I dislike Matt Hughes and Tito, both were dominant champions during their prime and legends of the sport, relying mainly on their wrestling. If a guy keeps winning in dominating fashion, being well rounded does not matter so much.
In addition, Brock has some very important advantages when it comes to fighting:
1. Courage and determination. He will never break mentally.
2. Natural explosiveness and speed for such a huge guy. This is not something you can just develop by lifting weights.
3. The ability to rapidly close the distance from one side of the cage to the other with a powerful double leg and not stop if he gets hit hard while trying.
4. Huge arms. If you get hit by those huge fists and if those huge arms squeeze your neck or bend your arm then the fight ends.
5. He is a fast learner.
6. He can take a punch or 30 punches and still survive.
Although, I agree with those who insist that Brock uses technique to beat his opponents and not just brute strength, size and strength matter in the successful execution of technique. In catch wrestling for example, bodyweight is used as a weapon. If you make the opponent carry your weight with every technique, he will get exhausted and will break physically and mentally. But you have to know how to use your weight and Brock does know how to use it.
I also agree with those who claim that Fedor is more talented as an overall fighter than Brock. Fedor though, is not as professional as Brock. Let's take their fights with Mir and Werdum for example. Both of their opponents are submission experts. Brock brought "Comprido" Medeiros to train him, who is way better than Mir on the ground. Who did Fedor bring? I guess some M-1 guy who has never competed in high level BJJ competition. We all saw the results.
Now the let's get back to the main question. Will Brock
Lesnar ever become as great as Fedor and even replace him as the greatest heavyweight of all time?
The answer is YES for the following reasons:
1. Fedor lost. They both have legitimate losses on their record now. If Fedor hadn't lost to Werdum it would be hard for Brock to look superior compared to a guy with a perfect record and so many wins.
2. Brock is in the UFC. Unless Fedor comes to the UFC (and beats Brock)
that is a huge advantage for Brock. Most fans are mainly UFC fans and do not
really know anything about Fedor's legacy.
3. Brock is evolving, so with every fight we will see improvements and
people will start to appreciate his technique more and more. I am afraid that Fedor stopped evolving and that will be his downfall.
4. Although Brock got some of his first wins against opponents that he
was supposed to win, like Heath Herring and an old, slow and undersized Randy Couture, he will not be fighting weak opposition in his next fights. Carwin was a tough test and lost to Brock. If Lesnar gets past Cain Velaquesz, Junior dos Santos or Roy Nelson, he will have an amazing string of wins in his resume against legitimate high level competition. And wins over today's contenders count more than Fedor's wins against guys that are not even considered to be top ten fighters today.
5. Brock Lesnar brings drama and personality to the sport, the same way
Muhammad Ali did in boxing. That is always good for an athlete's career.
Brock will become a legend and a greater one than Fedor was, IF he beats these guys. Of course, that is a very difficult task because all current contenders in the UFC are very dangerous. And if Brock loses, we all know that MMA fans are not very loyal fans. Look at Machida. He lost one fight and nobody cares about him anymore.
I personally think that Brock and Fedor will eventually meet. I may be the only MMA fan who supports both guys, and I want to see them keep winning until they fight each other. It will be a fight of epic proportions that will make a lot of money for both of them and for the UFC. They are destined to meet. But they have to keep winning for the fight to have some meaning. And although most Brock Lesnar fans hate Fedor and were very happy when Fedor finally lost, the only UFC employee who defended Fedor after his loss was Brock Lesnar:
"It was disappointing. I hate to see a guy like that," Lesnar said. "Whether his legacy was more of a mystique than it was, he stood up and he was respectful and it was tough to see. It reminded me of my first fight against Frank [Mir] when I got really anxious and fell right into the trap."
"That's a tough pill to swallow. That's a big pill to swallow and I definitely do not want to try to swallow that pill again."
"I feel bad for him."
"No I don't. I don't think any less of him," Lesnar said. "We're human beings and we all make mistakes and it's whether or not we can get up and better ourselves. That's what true champions are made of, I believe."
-- Brock Lesnar on the Jim Rome show, transcribed by 5thround.com
Photo via images.dailyradar.com


text:
This is a guest post written by Clover, a college student and vapaholic from the Midwest.
Happy New Year, fellow vapers! It's a new year – a year of change! Do you have any new year's resolutions? Maybe to start vaping? Well, if that's one, then you're in luck! Vapor4Life has it all and will help get you started. Even if you have been vaping for a while, many new and exciting products came out in 2011 and we've been promised even more in 2012. In September, V4L released a new e-liquid line, called 'Nobacco Juice USA' that has a flavor for everyone. Other new products that came out include the supreme 'Manual Diamond Batteries,' and some alternative kits called 'VGO', 'Aurora', and 'EGO-T.' They have something for everyone!


text:
News: With No Album Comeback In Sight, Andre 3000 Makes Small Music Comeback
Sunday, Oct 6, 2013 12:20PM
Diehard OutKast fans are going to have to wait a bit longer for the highly anticipated return of Andre 3000 to store shelves, however, Atlanta rapper Future has revealed Three Stacks will appear on his upcoming album.
According to reports, the singer/rapper will throw Andre along with some other notable music acts onto his Honest album.
Future's upcoming album, "Honest," is set to include features from Andre 3000, Nicki Minaj, Mr. Hudson and Miley Cyrus. The album is set to feature an original ATLien, Andre 3000, who apparently told Future, "I'm a big fan. My son loves you. I want to hear some of the album," and when he did, he called it "dope." Apparently Three Stacks was also part of the reason Future wanted to change his album title (Future Hendrix), due to Andre's role in the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic, he decided to call it Honest, which the Outkast rapper reportedly liked more than the original title. On top of having the reclusive Andre, Future also tapped the extrovert Miley Cyrus for the LP. Miley appears on a record titled "Real & True" which also features singing from Mr. Hudson, and Mike WiLL Made It production. (Hot New Hip Hop)
Recently, producer Mike Will Made It admitted a phone conversation he had with Stacks revealed he was not fully confident in his music.
"He said 'I'm a fan of your music, I've been listening to your music and 'Bandz A Make Her Dance' was my favorite song. I wanted to get on the remix but I wasn't feeling my verses." Naturally, Mike Will still wanted to hear the intended verses for his and Juicy J's strip club anthem, noting, "They couldn't have been wack." "We had a good convo and then we got in the studio and we worked...well, we just vibed," he continued. "He played me some stuff, I played him some stuff and he just gave me a lot of game, 'cause he paved the way for us, for everybody out of Atlanta." (MTV)
Earlier in the summer, Goodie Mob's Cee Lo said Three Stacks may be battling self-asserted fears and a level of expectation too unrealistic to reach.
"He just said he had a severe case of stage fright and just kind of been away from the game and didn't know if he could truly live up -- ah, I just feel like I'm talking to much personal stuff. I hope he don't mind," Cee Lo said of 3 Stacks when he and the rest of the Goodie Mob appeared on "RapFix Live" on Wednesday (August 7). "He just said he was bothered by this bar that had been set and maybe he wants to do something different, and he'll always be his worse competition, his worse critic and maybe he don't want to live up to what people think he should do," he explained. "He's always been exceptional and ahead of his time anyway, so anything he decides to do, next year or the year after that, we'll still be catching with what's on his mind." (MTV)
Days prior, Andre 3000's representative said his long-awaited solo LP was not yet penciled in despite previous reports.
3000, unlike is his 'Kast mate Big Boi, has not released a solo album. Since Outkast's 2006 soundrack album for "Idlewild," Andre has only rapped sporadically as a featured guest on songs like Beyonce's "Party" and Drake's "The Real Her." But not so fast, 3K fans. True as Stephen G. Hill's ATLien encounter may be, nothing's set in stone. Billboard reached out to Andre's publicist, who says nothing is for certain on the album front. "Regarding reports of a specific plan to release an album in early 2014," the rep says, "There is no official confirmation on that report." That statement doesn't completely nix the potential of an Andre 3000 album in 2014. It just means it's not locked in. (Billboard)
In early 2012, Andre explained his disinterest in rushing out a reunion OutKast LP.
"There's been a lot of talk on the Internet about an OutKast album and I have to say that as of now, there are no plans for another OutKast album. There's a lot of music on the horizon. I've been living off the excitement of new artists. I've been privileged to have these new artists kind of reach out and grab back and say, "Hey, Andre, we want you on this song." So I've been taking those calls and for the last two years, I've been doing collaborations. So these new artists have kind of been keeping me alive. I've just really been feeding off of that and this year I think I'm planning to do a solo project. I don't know when it will come out, but hopefully it'll come out this year. As far as OutKast, I really don't know if or when that will happen." (GQ)


text:
(CNN)- Three people are dead, including a gunman, following a shooting at a courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware Monday morning.
Police say the shooter entered the lobby of the New Castle County Courthouse around eight A-M and began shooting.
Listen to what one witness says happened.
"And I came through the door and a guy pointed a gun at me, like this! I said (puts hands up)... And he turned and there was people waiting to go into the courthouse and starts shooting. Pow! Pow! Pow! Just randomly shooting."
"When I ran out there was five people laying on the ground."
Two officers were wounded in the gunfight.
Police say their injuries are not life threatening because they were wearing bulletproof vests.
There are reports that the gunman's estranged wife was one of those killed.. But that information has not been confirmed by police.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 WorldNow and WLTZ. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
6140 Buena Vista Rd, Columbus, GA 31907, 706-561-3838
GA News Hotline: 706-507-6397
AL News Hotline: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
The Sheraton Hershey-Harrisburg held a ceremony on Sunday to honor living donors who gave people the gift of life.
Since 1974 The Gift of Life Donor Program has helped coordinate over 34,000 organ transplants.
The Gift of Life, Act of Love ceremony recognizes anyone who donated a life-saving organ, like a kidney or a liver, along with their families, friends and the medical staff who performed the surgeries.
abc27's Valerie Pritchett emceed the event.
If you would like to consider signing up for The Gift of Life Donor Program visit their website: http://www.donors1.org/.
3235 Hoffman Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014, Worldnow and WHTM. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms


text:
One of the 5 greatest things ever accomplished while high - Doc Ellis' no hitter against the Padres
#3 on the list. This is a record that will probably never be broken. The "article" states that Doc never really pitched straight - so it was not that big of deal and may have sent him into the ultimate "zone"


text:
Medical Information Teams and Call Center Management (PH167)
Manage Medical Information's Expanding Role
A crucial bridge linking clients and data, medical information teams and call centers answer tens of thousands of inquiries each year. These teams act as an essential point of contact for audiences that range from medical professionals to patients and caregivers, not to mention key internal stakeholders.
Successful groups go beyond managing standard response documents and call centers — they maintain the internal visibility to function as a key resource for colleagues across departments and markets. By proactively working with stakeholders and acting as a dynamic repository for product information and clinical data, the team helps to drive organizational objectives for customer service, compliance, and improvements in patient care.
Of all medical information responsibilities, however, call center management remains the most important and costly. Teams ensure that call centers — outsourced and in-house — are outfitted with the staffing and technology required to meet the needs of different clients. This report addresses the details of call center operations as well as the larger issues facing medical information groups today.
Boost call center efficiency and increase customer satisfaction.
Lock down critical resources, track the right metrics and plan for fluctuations in demand. Contact centers are a critical responsibility, and teams improve their performance by outfitting them with the information, personnel and processes to best meet evolving customer needs.
Structure medical information to support internal functions across the company.
Leverage medical information's unique abilities to inform stakeholders that range from medical affairs to market access to promotional teams. Escape silos and provide cross-functional support via resources such as company-wide library services and copy review.
Explore medical information key tasks and best practices.
See how top-performing groups create and review standard response documents, handle elevated medical inquiries, deliver trainings and more.Back to Top
- Back to Top
Medical Information Team and Call Center Metrics
Chapter 1: Medical Information Team Structure and In-House Staffing
Chapter Benefits
Create more visibility for the medical information team within the organization to promote a patient-first culture.
Establish a central resource for medical information that serves all related teams.
Position med info at the same level as other medical affairs subgroups.
Enable greater cross-functional support.
Put the right information into the hands of the right users.
Staff teams to handle complex medical inquiries.
Proactively adjust staffing for inquiry volume and work load.
Structure your medical information groups to embrace globalization.
Chapter Data
8 charts focused on medical information teams and staffing:
Percentage of all companies with centralized medical information groups
Medical information FTEs at headquarters and affiliates
Percentage of all companies with centralized medical information groups
Number of separate medical information groups in decentralized structures
Alignment of decentralized medical information groups
The medical affairs organization at one company
Departments that medical information reports into
Level of executive leading the medical information group
Chapter 2: Medical Information Team Responsibilities
Chapter Benefits
Develop standard response documents that clearly and concisely communicate medical information to the appropriate audience.
Understand your audience, and be prepared to address their concerns and questions.
Establish better patient care as the end goal of every standard response document.
Outfit field forces to document and submit unsolicited requests.
Track medical information requests from field forces to increase team efficiency and compliance.
Empower medical information teams to review promotional copy and provide reference support to commercial groups.
Manage library services within medical information teams to conduct more efficient literature searches.
Establish a process to monitor drug safety and report adverse events.
Chapter Data
26 charts focused on medical information teams' standard responses, requests, and responsibilities:
Medical Information Standard Responses
Number of medical information teams providing written responses to inquiries
Period for review/update of standard response documents
Number of written responses disseminated monthly per FTE at US call centers and at ex-US call centers
Information Requests
Topic of medical information requests (top 20, top 50, small/biotech)
Percentage of requests by healthcare professionals and consumers (top 20, top 50, small/biotech)
Percentage of requests made through field forces (top 20 headquarters and affiliates, top 50, small/biotech)
Percentage of requests initiated through the following channels (top 20 headquarters and affiliates, top 50, small/biotech companies)
Percentage of requests by healthcare professionals and consumers (top 20 headquarters and affiliates)
Percentage of written responses delivered per standard inquiry channel (top 20 headquarters and affiliates, top 50, small/biotech)
Other Team Responsibilities
Percentage of companies with public web sites housing medical information documents
Percentage of medical information groups responsible for documenting incoming medical requests
Percentage of companies that house the library services function within medical information
Chapter 3: Medical Information Team Budgets and Outsourcing
Chapter Benefits
Plan medical information budgets and align spending with emerging needs.
Learn which departments and functions fund medical information teams.
Benchmark medical information budgets across headquarters and affiliates over the last three years.
Shift internal resources to address changing needs as products move through their lifecycle.
Explore the benefits of in-house and outsourced call centers.
Key Metrics
28 charts focused on medical information funding, budgets, and outsourcing:
Percentage of companies that fund medical information team through related departments
Average percentage of medical information budget coming from related functions at company headquarters and company affiliates
Medical information team budgets and year-over-year change for headquarters groups (2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013)
Medical information team budgets and year-over-year change for affiliate groups (2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013)
% of headquarters teams using outsourced and in-house call centers
% of affiliate teams using outsourced and in-house call centers
% of headquarters budgets outsourced: 2010, 2011, 2012
% of affiliate budgets outsourced: 2010, 2011, 2012
Chapter 4: Medical Information Call Centers Staffing, Budgets and Performance Tracking
Chapter Benefits
Explore US and Ex-US call center staffing and operations.
Staff call centers with capable employees and provide regular training to drive compliant, effective service.
Examine the benefits of advanced call center technology and automation.
Benchmark in-house and outsourced call center budgets in the US and worldwide.
Learn which performance measurements to track to improve call center performance and increase customer satisfaction.
Key Metrics
45 charts focused on medical information call centers. Metrics are provided for both US and Ex-US call centers:
2012 Call Center Budgets
Total call center budgets
Budgets per FTE
Budgets for outsourced call centers
Budgets for in-house call centers
Call Center Employees
Staffing levels
Total call load per FTE (monthly)
Education level for typical call center employees
Call Center Operations
Daily hours of operation
Days per week of phone coverage
Medical information teams offering on-call services after regular business hours
Times on-call services are available
Level of interactive voice response (IVR) system in place
Automated delivery response systems use for specific kinds of medical information requests
Call Center Performance Metrics
Feedback mechanisms used by medical information teams
Performance measurements among different company types (top 20, top 50, small/biotech)
Inbound calls per month
Inbound calls per FTE per month (oursourced and in-house centers)
Target vs. actual turn-around times
Average abandonment rates
Average customer satisfaction ratings
Average hold times
Outbound calls per month
Ratio of outbound calls to inbound calls
Cost per call
Excerpt from Medical Information Research
This excerpt is a key finding taken from the full report's executive summary:
Elevate Medical Information Teams' Visibility to Develop a Patient-Centric Culture
The medical information team's emphasis may be to ensure that healthcare providers receive accurate, referenced medically sound responses to their inquiries. But drug and device companies also need to recognize that behind each inquiry is a patient need. For medical information teams industrywide, the desire to increase their visibility within their organizations is growing. By raising the medical information team's visibility, team leaders aim to push their companies toward a greater patient-centered culture.
According to an interviewed director of medical information, the general public would view drug and device companies more favorably if they encouraged patient-focused corporate cultures. To that end, he instructs his staff to not only consider healthcare providers as the audience when developing standard response documents but to also recognize that the information disseminated to clinicians will be used to treat real patients. In his mind, those patients could be his mother or grandmother. So the response had better be accurate in a manner that benefits patient care.
Cutting Edge Information also finds that some patient-centered organizations have larger medical information teams with bigger budgets. Company 2, for example, has 21 FTEs staffed to its medical information team, along with an $11 million budget. The company has publicly announced its plans to engender a patient-centric culture. The company believes that the shift to a patient-centered focus is one way to complement any innovations made through clinical development.
Company 15 is another example of a patient-centric company with a larger team. One of Company 15's affiliate medical information teams has 4 FTEs — making it one of the larger affiliate teams among the companies profiled in this study.
Countless parties place demands on drug and device manufacturers to increase bottom-line profits and shareholder value. But medical affairs teams are either largely or completely removed from those responsibilities. However, medical affairs teams — and medical information teams in particular — have a responsibility to improve patient care. Doing this will, in the long run, indirectly increase profits. Companies that encourage medical information teams to communicate their impact on patient care create additional structural reporting relationships for the group throughout the organization. As more medical information teams communicate and collaborate with other internal functions, such as marketing, legal and regulatory, their impact is more visible companywide. This elevated impact leads to more patient-centric organizations.Back to Top


text:
For 10 years the Big Grape has been raising money to support the Avera Children's Hospital. Each year the foundation celebrates a few "Little Grapes" or child ambassadors for the pediatrics unit. One of those ambassadors for 2013 is Thane Hilmoe. Looking at the 11-year old, you'd never guess that just a few months ago he was in the fight of his life.
"We always knew he was brave and he can handle a lot but we had no idea that he could handle that much until he had to go through what he did." Said Karen Hilmoe, Thane's mother.
Thane was diagnosed with a rare disorder called Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a severe reaction to certain medications. Basically the disease caused the skin around Thane's face to swell and blister.
"It was hard for me to go through all that and not being able to talk." Said Thane.
But Thane handled the pain like a champion.
"He was a trooper through it all. It can be very painful and we asked him to do a lot of things to get through the illness and he did them all and he did them very well." Said Courtney Ehlers, Avera Children's Nurse Manager.
While their son fought off the infection, parents Karen and Zach could only stand by and watch.
"When he couldn't talk to us it was hard so we gave him a board and he would write to us, so his big thing was the thumbs-up if he was good or bad he would give us the thumbs-up." Said Karen.
While Thane recovered, he spent several weeks in the pediatric intensive care unit, right in the middle of football season. Thane is one of the managers for the Dell Rapids Quarriers football team. His love of the game and watching both the Quarriers and Minnesota Vikings helped take his mind off the pain.
"It was easier, it was time-consuming so I went through it a lot quicker." Said Thane.
And with one of their own unable to make it to the football games, Thane's teammates made sure he wasn't alone in the hospital.
"I got it when I was sick, it's the whole football team they signed it for me. My Friends, they made me cards and they brought me all cards." Said Thane.
Being put into a situation like this was extremely scary, but Thane says his stay in the pediatrics wing would have been much harder to get through if not for the support from his parents and every single nurse who stood by his side.
"They were amazing they helped me out whenever I needed it and they were just awesome." Said Thane.
Thane is one incredible fighter. Even in the best situations, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome can take months to get over. Thane made a full recovery in just weeks.
"It just makes you smile, you share it with everybody and let everybody know what great support we had there at Avera and it's wonderful that his story turned out like it did and we can share it with others." Said Karen.
Thane's strength and positive attitude are the reason he's a "Little Grape" for 2013. Nurses say it's patients like Thane that remind them why they do the job.
"At an age of 11 there's so much impact that we get from our patients and we learn so much about the resilience and joy of life from our pediatric patients so he definitely left a lasting impression on us." Said Ehlers.
His experience at Avera Children's may have been difficult but for all the other children out there, this champion has a few words of encouragement.
"There's always a chance to get better!" Said Thane.
Last year the Big Grape raised over $110,000 for the Avera Children's Hospital. That money helps purchase new toys, iPads, and fund the Child Life Specialists. These workers do crafts and other activities with patients to help make the hospital stay as comfortable as possible.
This year's theme is called the Big Grape: Next Generation and will be held at the Prairie Center on the Avera Mckennan campus. The event showcases live music, fine wines and craft beer, gourmet food all while helping sick kids. There is also a silent auction featuring several items and packages from local businesses.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased at JJ's Wine, Spirits, & Cigars or by visiting www.TheBigGrape.org
All the proceeds of the event go to help kids like Thane have the best hospital experience possible. For more information just call 877-AT-AVERA.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 WorldNow and KSFY. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service or our EEO Report.


text:
May 27, 2004
Albany -- Dougherty County District Attorney Ken Hodges wins a state award for helping crime victims.
Hodges was awarded the Eagle Award from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council in Atlanta. Hodges won the prosecutor award from the group for his "outstanding support of the victims of crime."
Hodges has improved the victim services division of his office from one worker to four and started a 24-hour victim crisis phone line.
posted at 4:08 PM by email@example.com
P.O. Box 3130
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 446-1010
FCC Public File
(229) 446-4005
EEO Report
Closed Captioning


text:
Myself and two friends are looking at taking a trip to Colorado towards the end May for a week. We are wanting to do mainly sport climbing while there, however, I will bring my rack with me. One is climbing around 5.11a while the other is climbing 5.11d. I am wanting to try and find a fun overhung 13a/b (I wanted to go try and go to Rifle, but do not want to have the others not be able to enjoy themselves). I am looking for suggestions on areas to go to/stay away from. Also ideas on camping. I thought I remembered last year of Rifle being closed due to snow melt till June, do I have to worry about that closer to Boulder? Sorry to be vague, just trying to make sure my friends from out of country do not miss out on something great on their trip. Also neither of them have any trad experience, that is why I am wanting to stay with sport climbing mostly.
There are plenty of excellent routes in the 5.10/5.11 range to keep your buddies happy for a week at Rifle. You do not need to be a 5.12 climber to have a blast there. I climbed 5.11s at Rifle for several years and never got bored. You could also check out Shelf Road which also has hundreds of routes at a variety of grades. If you guys want techy vertical routes go check out Penitente.
I'd say close to here (Boulder), you will most likely be fine when it comes to snow melt and wetness by then. If you're interested in enjoying a good night life, you should try climbing in Boulder Canyon for a day and then hitting Boulder in the evening. Boulder Canyon has a few spots that would fit your needs. Even though it gets a lot of sh--, Boulder Canyon is a good time. Easter Rock and Eagle Rock has a few nice lines that will fit all of you and your friends' goals. The other spot close to civilization would be Clear Creek, which has some solid spots where you could easily pull down on 11-13s. If you want to be sure however, the suggestion to go to Shelf Road would be a definite place for clear, warm weather and no snow melt at that time.
Rifle has about 70 5.11s so if you're climbing that grade you'll find plenty to do. Last year Rifle got closed for a brief period due to some uncharacteristic flooding from the spring runoff but I wouldn't expect that to be a worry, especially this year, with the dry winter we've had.
If you're after a destination sport area in the states out this way... go to Rifle. Just a heads up, it's entirely possible that Eagle Rock will still be closed for Raptor nesting in May.
shelf road or rifle. but ehhhh wait like a month and a half and hit RMNP for some cool bouldering or multi i mean your in colorado dog
Thank you all for your responses. I think we may have to end up going to Rifle for a four days and then go to Shelf Road or Boulder for a bit.


text:
There are reports from numerous sites and channelers that the mass arrests may or will (as the case may be) take place in the next 24 hours (Drake says before July 4). But speaking personally and not for the rest of the editors, I'm not going to go all out reporting the rumors. You already know that the reports published so far say that this may be so so we're not adding anything by publishing more, except to create a climate of excitement.
But I, and perhaps we here, regard it as more important to remain calm and balanced than to get excited and lose our balance.
As soon as action does start happening, we'll report it and so will everyone else.
A second reason for going slow is that, if these predictions prove unreliable, the snapback effect can really take people out. So perhaps why don't we take it one step at a time, go slow, and listen next for some actual events.
Note from Wes: I've reposted this memo from the 2012 Scenario because I feel the exact same way about this issue. Dates have come and went to be met with vast disappointment, but of course that doesn't mean that the possibility of this happening before or on July 4th isn't possible. I just wouldn't hang on the date.
Channeled sources via yours truly and via many, many others have been very careful not to give out dates or create unneeded anticipation over a timeframe and a date. Also, Drake has been the only insider to 'confirm' this greenlight and some think that he could be being manipulated.
Only time will tell.


text:
By naveenb
via naveenbalani.com
Published: Jun 26 2010 / 00:07
One day, my western digital external drive, all of sudden stopped working. The USB drive was not being detected in bios also. I wasn't sure if my external SATA-USB connector was problematic or the SATA drive itself had an issue. Follow this blog on my experiences on how can you isolate SATA-USB connector hard drive issues and recover your data if you have issues with SATA-USB connector.


text:
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico -- Police are investigating the discovery of two people from Oklahoma City found in a burned camper in New Mexico as a double homicide.
The pair's truck was found abandoned in an Albuquerque parking lot Wednesday afternoon. The burned camper was found in Santa Rosa, more than 100 miles away.
Police said they believe the victims left Oklahoma City early Monday morning.
The two people have not yet been identified.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen the truck traveling along I-40 to call New Mexico State Police at 575-461-3300 or 575-472-5211


text:
Now is the season when women take their freshly pedicured toes al fresco, often courtesy of strappy high-heel sandals or open-toed pumps that look fabulous but sometimes feel like the masochistic torture tools that many podiatrists insist they are.
Michael Liebow, a podiatrist in Bethesda, Md., pulls out a wince-inducing photograph of a foot X-rayed in a high-heel shoe: It reveals the ball of the foot at a nearly 90 degree angle to the bones in the rest of the foot. It does not look good.
The X-ray is a prop that Liebow says he shows to patients who ôwalk into the office in six-inch heels and say, ĹMy feet are killing me! Why?ĺô He says he tells them, ôThat is not how your foot has evolved to walk.ö
To sum up his brief and frequently futile plea for foot health: Humans are meant to walk heel-to-toe, with the leg at about a 90-degree angle to the foot and the ankle joint employing a 60-degree range of motion during normal daily activities. By wearing a high heel, Liebow explains, ôyouĺre altering the position of the foot and how the foot is to function. Therefore, lots of bad things happen.ö
Shall we count the ways?
Among the more common problems podiatrists say they see in women are calluses and, more painfully, corns, hard nuggets of keratin buildup caused by pressure on the skin. With high heels, corns develop up under the balls of the foot where the weight of your body presses down, and they feel like small rocks underfoot when youwalk. Liebow also sees capsulitis, a painful inflammation of the joints where the toes attach to the foot, and neuromas, or pinched nerves, where pointy high heels squeeze the toes. And when the heel is frequently in a high-heel shoe, it can cause the Achilles tendon (which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone) to tighten. When you kick off your shoes and the heel comes down to the floor at the end of the day, the extra stretching of the tendon can lead to a condition called Achilles tendinitis.
Wearing high heels can also cause inflammation of the connective tissue at the bottom of the foot, the plantar fascia. That can result in severe heel pain and the need for aggressive treatments such as oral anti-inflammatories, oral steroids, cortisone injections, walking boots and crutches.
All of these conditions can be incredibly painful, requiring corticosteroid shots and, ideally, flatter and wider shoes. His patients will take the shots, but give up the shoes?
Women, Liebow says, ôwill wear their high-heeled shoes until their feet are bloody stumps.ö
Take Danielle Pletka, vice president for foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. She wears four- or five-inch heels to work most days; on a recent Tuesday, she towered in five-inch stiletto-heeled black Sergio Rossi open-toed booties.
ôThere are lots of things that impact the way you look that arenĺt necessarily optimal for every muscle in your body,ö says Pletka, who admits that she has some high pairs ôthat are uncomfortable, no question.ö But, she adds, ôyou want to look nice. I always get nice comments on my shoes. And I like it.ö
Erika Schwartz, a podiatrist who practices in Washington, says that when she asks her patients to stick with heels less than two inches high, ôsome say, ĹOh, youĺre so cute! No, Iĺm not going to wear under two inches, but itĺs very cute of you to say that!ĺô
Schwartz says she understands that many are in professions that demand a more fashionable shoe than the comfy, orthopedically correct footwear she wears to work. So she tells them to at least ôwalk in something else. Put those dress shoes on when you get to the office. Minimizing the amount of time that youĺre standing or walking will minimize the issues that come along with such an unnatural position of the foot.ö
Did we mention that walking too long in high-heeled shoes can result in, besides all of the above, stress fractures, or cracks in the bones of the feet?
Schwartz also suggests that women avoid the thin, stiletto-style heel: ôThe bigger the heel, if itĺs chunky or a wedge, seems to be better because the shoe has a wider base of stability. A skinnier heel and youĺre more likely to have ankle spraining.ö You can also break your ankle or injure the ligaments on the side of your ankle, among other body parts, when you fall from wobbly high shoes Ś thus becoming ôfashion roadkill,ö a la Carrie Bradshaw of ôSex and the City,ö who in one episode fell face first while walking the runway in sky-high heels.
Franklin Polun, a podiatrist with offices in Washington and Maryland Ś the name of his Web site is Mydamnfoothurts.com Ś estimates that at least a quarter of his female patients come in with issues related to high heels. Like Schwartzĺs patients, many of them arenĺt willing to throw out their Manolo Blahniks (or knock-offs). ôA high-heeled shoe is sexier-looking,ö he says. ôI get that.ö So he tries to give them, as he puts it, ôan action plan thatĺs actually doable.ö
Polunĺs advice includes going with a rubber-soled shoe over leather, because rubber is better able to absorb pressure on nerves in the feet. He also suggests shopping for shoes at the end of the day, when your foot is most swollen, rather than in the morning.
Liebow, too, has a ôshort list of things you can do to minimize the problemsö if you insist on wearing high heels. The list includes buying only shoes with good padding at the balls of the foot and a gradual slope (rather than the 90-degree angle shown in his X-ray), so ôthe force is more evenly distributedö over the foot.
As for how high you can safely go with heels, Liebow says, ôthereĺs no height thatĺs good.ö But ômost women can handle a heel of an inch or two with minimal side effects.ö
And the proclivity toward foot problems does depend somewhat on the person. Pletka says her feet rarely hurt in her four-inch heels, and she points out that, though heels have their problems, ôUggs are really bad for your feet: They donĺt support your arches.ö Liebow agrees that some people have problems wearing such slip-on woolly winter boots, which often have little or no support; ditto for that other summertime favorite, flip-flops.
ôNot only that,ö Pletka adds, ôtheyĺre ugly as sin. So it just goes to show you.ö
A spokesman for UGG Australia said the company makes many varieties of boots, for all tastes, and has versions with plenty of support.


text: Candlemass, the 80's reincarnation of old Black Sabbath, continued their tradition of great doom metal on "Nightfall," which was also the first of their albums to feature the superhuman vocals of Messiah Marcolin. People are always talking about the operatic style of King Diamond, but Messiah is FAR superior to King. Additionally, Messiah somehow manages to look EVEN LESS COOL than King Diamond, which would be difficult for any normal human, but Messiah makes it look easy.Songs on "Nightfall" are fantastic. "The Well of Souls" starts things off strongly; "At the Gallows End" "Samarithan" "Dark Are the Veils of Death" "Mourners Lament" and "Bewitched" are all great as well. The other songs are instrumentals, but they're great instrumentals. "Nightfall" was also the first album to feature Lars Johannson's virtuosic guitar solos, which add another touch of brilliance to these already awesome songs. The bonus disc contains demos of Bewitched and Battlecry, live performances of The Well of Souls and Dark Are the Veils of Death, and studio outtakes of At the Gallows End and Mourners Lament, as well as a twenty five minute interview with Messiah, Lars and bassist/songwriter Leif Edling, which covers the band's creation of "Nightfall." There is also a music video(!!) of the song Bewitched, which is sort of cool, because it's Candlemass, but is also not cool because the production is not too good, and Messiah still doesn't look cool.The songs on "Nightfall" are not as catchy as those on "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus," but Candlemass' move toward the more grandiose atmosphere of their sophomore effort is still a very strong one, and well worth the buying for fans of doom metal. If you like Black Sabbath and don't own Candlemass CD's or haven't heard of them, BUY THEM IMMEDIATELY.


text:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB)---U of L clothes, bags, and hats are all selling fast in Louisville this weekend.
Cards fans are stocking up on all the latest attire to help them cheer on the team.
"Got some of the Elite 8, No sleep until Atlanta shirts...the newest stuff," says fan Shawn Fante.
Right now the T-shirts say Elite 8, but Cards fans are hoping that will soon be replaced with "Final 4", or even "National Champions".
"The way they've been playing, nobody can hold up to the way their defense is playing right now," says Shawn Fante.
Among the shoppers in the Shelbyville Plaza Fan Outfitters store, are Stephanie and Kendall Withered.
"I'm a Louisville fan," says Stephanie Withered.
"Duke fan. All the way," says Kendall Withered.
They're heading to Indianapolis on Sunday to cheer on their two teams, both hoping for a win.
"It's pretty competitive. I'm driving tomorrow so if Louisville wins, it might not be good," says Stephanie Withered.
"I was hoping for her sake that Louisville would lose yesterday, because I didn't want Duke to beat them," says Kendall Withered".
Many fans are playing it safe and not predicting a win for either team. Fans tell us they don't want to jinx the Cards.
"Knock on wood. I'm really superstitious.I just hope they continue to play really well. I'm not going to say more than that because I don't want to jinx anybody, but I hope they play really well," says Taylor Davis.
Meanwhile, a local U of L Alumni Association is stepping up to help the Cards.
After hearing that team members were sick during Friday night's game, the Delta Upsilon Alumni Association ordered soup to be delivered to the players at their hotel.
They hope it will give them a boost in the game against Duke.
Copyright 2013 WDRB News. All Rights Reserved.
624 W. Muhammad Ali BlvdLouisville, KY 40203


text:
After my first year of teaching, what surprised me most was the fact that the least of my problems are actually in the classroom dealing with the kids. That's the easy part. The before school, lunchtime, and afternoon meetings, not to mention the obnoxious amounts of paperwork, are enough to drive even the sanest teacher to the sanitarium. For these reasons and many more, teaching has the highest degree of career turnover of any profession.
But, how can we quit our complaining and attempt to avoid serious burnout? Try these strategies for avoiding teacher burnout and make concrete improvements in your attitude and outlook in the classroom.
- Ask for Help - This is a really hard one for me to do. Often, it seems far easier to just do it myself than to explain how something should be done. Parents, school volunteers, friends, and students can be a valuable time-saving resource in your classroom, but only if you take the time to ask them. With a little planning and time invested up front, you can set up routine times and duties for the people available around you. This is a big one that I am really going to work on myself next year.
- Don't Sweat the Small Stuff - This is a big piece of advice that applies in all areas of life. But, in teaching, we really need to put things in perspective. Is any one but you really going to care if the border on that bulletin board is crooked? Do you stage a Broadway-style dramatic production each year for yourself more than anyone else? Let's face it, we're there to teach the children. Some things that don't fall into the teaching/imparting knowledge category just may not be worth a disproportionate amount of time and effort. So, put down those fancy scissors that make the cool edge designs and go back to the essentials. Just something to think about.
- Don't Play the Teacher at Home - When I first started student teaching, I was appalled to find that some of my new teacher habits were making their way into my home and marriage. For example, if my husband would do something annoying, I found myself giving him my evil "teacher look." You know which one I mean! Or, I would say something like, "Let's think about our choices." When you're at home, give it up! Don't scold, don't correct, and don't try to be the model of perfection. I've found that many people expect teachers to know everything and do everything perfectly. Don't fall for that trap. You're human so act like it at home. When I lock my classroom door at night, I drop the Mrs. Lewis act and become just plain "Beth."
- Take Time for Yourself - Watch a stupid sitcom, listen to "un-teachery" music, talk to an old friend on the phone, forget about the papers that need to be graded that evening. Obviously, we can't do these things all the time. But, try not to beat yourself up over it if you do something fun once in awhile. I try to do something purely for pleasure each day. It really does keep me sane. Some nights, I get into bed early so I can read a book for fun. On Thursday nights, I watch "Friends" and "Will and Grace," and I don't apologize for it. A little time invested in joyful activities can go a long way towards avoiding serious burnout.
- Remember Why You Teach - Look past all of the annoyances and hassles, both big and small, and remember why you became a teacher in the first place. I left a job in Human Resources at a Fortune 500 company to become a teacher. Some days, I do question my sanity. But, most of the time, I just have to think about how useless and uninspired I felt behind that desk, staring at a boring spreadsheet, and I can remember why I teach. I teach in order to make a difference for children and to share myself with the world. Keep your reasons for teaching close to your heart and you'll realize that all of the stress really can be worth it.
Another way to beat the teacher blues is to communicate with other teachers. Teaching can be such a solitary profession. So, consider stopping by our Elementary Education Message Board and see what everyone's talking about. You might be surprised how much a little chit chat with people who understand can help!


text:
Military Law
Military Appeals Court Halts Fort Hood Shooting Case Over Beard Dispute
Posted Aug 16, 2012 5:34 AM CDT
By Molly McDonough
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces has halted the murder case against Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist accused in the mass killing of 13 and wounding of 32 others in 2009 at Fort Hood.
Col. Gregory Gross, who is presiding over the court-martial, threatened to have Hasan forcibly shaved if he did not shave on his own to conform with Army regulations.
The case had been scheduled to begin Monday at Fort Hood, but now Gross has until Aug. 22 to respond to the appeals court, CNN reports.
Gross has found Hasan in contempt five times for refusing to shave, fining him a total of $5,000 so far, Reuters reports. Hasan has claimed he is not shaving because of his religious beliefs.
CNN and others are reporting that Hasan has expressed interest in pleading guilty. But military regulations do not allow guilty pleas in capital cases.
Also see:
ABAJournal.com: "Fort Hood Shooting Suspect Fined Another $1K for Showing Up at Pretrial Hearing Unshaven"
ABAJournal.com: "Denied Religious Exemption, Defendant in Ft. Hood Shootings Must Shave Beard Before Court Martial"
Add a Comment
We welcome your comments, but please adhere to our comment policy. Flag comment for moderator.


text:
Cable calls for better oversight of intelligence services
Business Secretary Vince Cable has called for "proper political oversight" of the UK's intelligence services after revelations of the extent of eavesdropping carried out by British listening post GCHQ.
The Liberal Democrat minister said the Guardian newspaper had performed "a very considerable public service" by publishing secret material leaked by whistle-blower Edward Snowden, which exposed surveillance programmes run by the US National Security Agency in conjunction with GCHQ.
Cable confirmed reports that Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg was looking into an overhaul of intelligence service oversight by politicians.
He told the BBC's Today programme: "I think Mr Snowden's contribution is twofold, one of which is a positive one - which is whistle-blowing - and the other of which is more worrying: that a large amount of genuinely important intelligence material does seem to have been passed across."


text:
Nothing. Or at least, nothing we thought from our immediate reactions on draft day.
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper says Jarvis Jones will be one rookie defensive player making a big impact this season.
On one of Le'Veon Bell's 36 carries against Nebraska, he lays out a safety who's in the hole trying to make a tackle. He gets Bell to the ground, but it's obvious who wins this battle.
All nine of the Steelers draft picks are on Twitter, get their handles here.
Steelers sixth-round draft pick announced his presence with authority at the Senior Bowl in January.
Jarvis Jones, the Steelers first pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, was passed over by several teams due to his poor showing at his Pro Day--including 4.9 40 time. The Steelers wasted no time selecting...
The Steelers had a draft that appears to be focused on character and leadership as much as physical ability. While there are still questions that remain, many were answered in just the last four...
A running back that can catch can open up the playbook for an offensive coordinator. Here is one example how.
Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas is a passionate player who may have to refine his tackling technique and press coverage to avoid penalties in the NFL. But as Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says, it's...
A poll of BTSC readers reveal the vast majority give the Steelers' 2013 Draft Class strong approval ratings.
As part of the new SB Nation launch, prior users will need to choose a permanent username, along with a new password.
Your username will be used to login to SB Nation going forward.
Please login to your Vox Media account. This account will be linked to your previously existing Eater account.
As part of the new SB Nation launch, prior MT authors will need to choose a new username and password.
Your username will be used to login to SB Nation going forward.
We'll email you a reset link.
If you signed up using a 3rd party account like Facebook or Twitter, please login with it instead.
You must be a member of Behind the Steel Curtain to participate.
We have our own Community Guidelines at Behind the Steel Curtain. You should read them.
You must be a member of Behind the Steel Curtain to participate.
We have our own Community Guidelines at Behind the Steel Curtain. You should read them.
Choose an available username to complete sign up.
In order to provide our users with a better overall experience, we ask for more information from Facebook when using it to login so that we can learn more about our audience and provide you with the best possible experience. We do not store specific user data and the sharing of it is not required to login with Facebook.


text:
It was another "controversial" victory for Ben Henderson, even though he is becoming a familiar face for the viewers of FOX's Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.
At UFC on FOX 10: "Henderson vs. Thomson," which took place last night (Sat., Jan. 25) at United Center in Chicago, Ill., "Bendo" beat Josh Thomson via split decision, a ruling that was widely talked about on many mixed martial arts (MMA) media platforms.
Apart from the fact that Thomson may have a bone to pick with controversial judge Sal D'Amato, his title shot slips out of his hands and now and possible retirement looms for "The Punk."
Meanwhile, Stipe Miocic climbed the heavyweight ranks with his win over Gabriel Gonzaga in the co-main event, battering the Brazilian veteran more and more as the fight progressed.
"Knockout of the Night" winner Donald Cerrone made quick of Adriano Martins, clocking him with a flush head kick 20 seconds short of the end of round one.
Finally, the gritty Jeremy Stephens secured the first main card win out of the four fighters in question, winning a unanimous decision victory over Darren Elkins.
Indeed, after every fight card, MMA fans are already thinking about what the future holds for the stars of the show. With another night of action-packed fights, let's peer into our crystal ball and predict possible matchmaking scenarios.
Here are our next matches to make:
Winner: Jeremy Stephens
Who He Should Fight Next: Dustin Poirier
Why They Should Fight: Simply put, it makes sense right now.
Poirier is coming off of a big win over Diego Brandao at UFC 168, and after Stephens showed that he could outlast an opponent who is good on the ground and on the feet, why not match him up with someone who has looked outstanding lately to elevate himself further?
Some seem to forget that "Lil' Heathen" has been under contract with the UFC since mid-2007, making his Octagon debut at UFC 71. Stephens has had some good wins, and on the flip side, has had some lackluster performances throughout his near seven-year tenure with the promotion.
There is no need to pit him in any sort of contendership scenarios. The best thing to do is find him another tough fight with which he can improve his win streak. Therefore, matching him up with another fringe contender like "Diamond" seems like the best option to determine whether or not he is a legit threat or just another pretender.
Winner: Donald Cerrone
Who He Should Fight Next: Edson Barboza
Why They Should Fight: When Cerrone is on, he looks like he could beat anyone in the world.
However, Adriano Martins was looking to be a tough test for "Cowboy," since the latter really did not have a grappling advantage whatsoever. Opting to keep it on the feet, Cerrone laced Martins with a head kick and proved that he can finish a fight anywhere ... and that he is a talented striker, too.
Another head kick aficionado? Edson Barboza.
Don't kid yourself -- Barboza, who is currently on a three-fight win streak -- was almost finished by Danny Castillo at UFC on FOX 9. And Jamie Varner showed the world you can pretty much beat anyone on any given night.
The thing is, with Cerrone, you never really know which guy is going to show up. This fight would be damn interesting to watch.
Also, there was the Barboza call out of Nate Diaz, Jim Miller and Cerrone himself. That should be enough reasoning here.
Winner: Stipe Miocic
Who He Should Fight Next: Mark Hunt
Why They Should Fight: It has been twice now that Miocic used his superior boxing skills, landing combo after combo to wear down his opponent.
Now improving to 11-1 with his win over Gabriel Gonzaga last night, it's time for a step up in competition.
Hunt, the gritty veteran who participated in a war for the ages at UFC Fight Night 33 with Antonio Silva, needs to take the sour taste out of his mouth based on the way things turned out weeks after that epic brawl.
Miocic has done well against fighters who are primarily strikers, and if he could outdo "The Super Samoan," he will start to raise a few eyebrows when it comes to his rise in contention.
Having won two straight since his setback against Stefan Struve, it is a good opportunity for the Ohio-based athlete to escalate into where he wants to be.
You can never count out Hunt when it comes to surprises, either.
Winner: Ben Henderson
Who He Should Fight Next: Gilbert Melendez
Why They Should Fight: Not only was their fight at UFC on FOX 7 was so closely disputed by just about nearly everyone, why not summon another five round fight between possibly the best two lightweights in the division who aren't named Anthony Pettis?
It is mildly possible that the brass grants Henderson a rubber match with Pettis upon the champion's return, but if we could make sense out of the fact that "Smooth" has lost to Pettis twice, we come up with a better scrap for him that makes sense on all accounts.
It would leave no doubt in anyone's mind this time around (unless it's another ultra-thin ruling), establishing a clear No. 1 contender for Pettis later this summer.
With Thomson losing his title bout, and Khabib Nurmagomedov alongside Nate Diaz trying to reach an agreement, forget Melendez when it comes to "The Eagle."
The former Strikeforce Lightweight champion has proved his worth, and it's enough for him to rise up to the occasion once again.
For complete coverage of UFC on FOX 10: "Henderson vs. Thomson" check out our story stream here.


text:
While bitter temperatures hammering Chicago were too cold from some polar bears at the Lincoln Park Zoo, animals at Brookfield Zoo enjoyed the frigid temperatures.
The bison at Brookfield Zoo are just like the ones at Yellowstone National Park, and just like at Yellowstone, when the wind chills hit minus forty in a blizzard, Brookfield's bison stay outside.
"The bison are well equipped because for eons they've had to deal with this kind of weather. They have this really thick fur that they grow every year. It's a multi-layered trade that's got down, it's got coarse hair that helps shed water and rain, and so this kind of weather is just ideal for them," Brookfield Zoo's Senior Vice-President Bill Zeigler
Mexican Gray Wolves also reside outdoors, regardless of how cold it gets.
The wolves' paws have additional fur and circulation which keeps them from freezing. They also have a heavy coat of coarse hair over an inner layer that works like a down lining.
"The wolves do quite well. In fact, they really, in the wintertime they the ones that eat all the animals that aren't as fit as they should be and don't usually make it," Zeigler explained.
Over at the Lincoln Park Zoo, officials said its bear Anana was kept inside Monday because of the record-low temperatures.
Zoo spokeswoman Sharon Dewar says while the below-zero weather might be comparable to what a polar bear experiences in the wild, Anana doesn't have a thick fat layer bears typically get from eating things such as seals and whale carcasses.
That extra insulation would make it uncomfortable to live in Chicago during the rest of the year, so Anana gets a different diet.
While she stayed inside, Anana lounged in her comparatively balmy indoor climate that's kept at 40 to 50 degrees.
Anana usually has access to both an indoor and outdoor area. She's venturing outside again on Tuesday.
Most of the animals, like the polar bear at Lincoln Park Zoo, are not equipped to handle the cold. The giraffes, for example, are moved inside when the temperatures dip below about forty five degrees.
Keeping them outdoors would increase their chances of getting sick, and if it's case of the chills, the bigger the animal, the longer it takes them to get well.
"We have a lot of exotic hoof stock from Africa and Asia and of course they can't take this kind of cold, so they're in heated barns," Zeigler said.
Brookfield Zoo's polar bears Aussie and Anana rolled around in the snow and enjoyed the frigid air on Monday despite the zoo being closed, but went inside on Tuesday.
Maybe they've just outsmarted the Bison, or followed the lead of the Lincoln Park polar bears, and figured out that spending one day outdoors in these temperatures was enough.
Brookfield Zoo reopened on Tuesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Follow @fox32news
Police are investigating the murder of a homeless man who was beaten to death in an alley in Logan Square.
WJBK-TV | Fox 2 16550 West Nine Mile Rd.Southfield, MI 48075Main Station: (248) 557-2000Newsroom: (248) 552-5103


text:
Audrey monochrome dress by Little Mistress. Tick a must-have off your list when you invest in this cute monochrome dress.
Monochrome is huge for the season ahead and this affordable two in one affect dress fits the bill perfectly. The sheer blouse style to the top adds sophistication to the dress.
Wear in the day with black tights and chunky heels or glam up for a night on the town with towering spike heels and a simple clutch.
You will now find a stunning selection of womens Little Mistress clothing available here at Glam Boutique for you to browse through and buy online. Take a look at the superb array of styles and designs we have to offer you from this fabulous brand. We are certain to have something to suit you in the collection that we have available. You will fall in love with the range of glamorous womenswear we have to offer from the high end designer clothing brand.
You will find the latest collection of womens Little Mistress clothing available here at Glam Boutique for you to choose from. With such a beautiful range of pieces on offer you will not be disappointed with what you come across. We also feature the all new Lauren Pope range. The Only Way Is Essex star has recently released her own line of dresses and tops from the Little Mistress brand so now you can look exactly like your favourite TOWIE star with our range of womens Little Mistress clothing that we have to offer.
The clothing brand offers a selection of pieces that have been inspired by styles and trends from catwalks around the world. You will find a selection of the latest colours, trends and looks in the Little Mistress collection. At Glam Boutique we offer you the latest collection of womens designer wear from this superb label. Browse our array of womens Little Mistress clothing today and choose something stylish to add to your wardrobe.
We bring you a selection of womens Little Mistress day dresses and womens Little Mistress evening dresses for you to choose from here at Glam Boutique. You will love the array of stunning styles we have to offer from this high end designer brand.
Glam Boutique use the latest Payment & Security software allowing our customers to experience a positive and smooth shopping experience. Glam Boutique accept all major cards, credit cards, Paypal as well as Google Checkout allowing our customers to choose the most suitable payment method at checkout.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS (SagePay)
Glam Boutique's merchant account and Sagepay are the most popular payment method amongst our customers allowing customers to pay by various debit and credit cards. This option allows customers to complete transactions very quickly and securely online. However, if you would like to order over the telephone please contact us on 01757 709970 Monday - Friday from 9.30am till 5pm.
PayPal is a safe and easy way to pay and get paid online. The service allows anyone to pay in any way they prefer, including through credit cards, bank accounts, buyer credit or account balances, without sharing financial information.
With Google Checkout, you can quickly and easily buy from Glam Boutique and many other stores across the web.
Next Day £5.99
Saturday Delivery £8.50
Europe £9.99
International £15.99
Next Day Delivery: If you order by 3pm, Monday to Thursday, you will receive your goods the next day. If you order on a Saturday or a Sunday you will receive your goods on Tuesday.
Saturday Delivery: If you order on Friday by 3pm you will receive your goods on Saturday.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2 working days however this may be longer during particularly busy periods. Purchases are delivered using various shippers according to the delivery address. Some orders will require a signature upon delivery.
We will keep you informed on the progress of your order via email. We will issue a dispatch confirmation when your order has left our warehouse.
In the highly unlikely event of your order not arriving please email us on email@example.com, stating your order number and we will investigate with our couriers and keep you informed via email.
Weekends and all Public holidays are not classed as working days.
If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, please return it in its original condition, unworn with all tags attached and within 14 days of the date shown on your dispatch note. Some products are non-returnable for hygiene reasons. This is indicated in the product description contained on the website www.glamboutique.co.uk.
Garments that have perfume odours or deodorant stains or odour will be sent straight back.
How to make a return
Please fully complete the Returns Form you receive with your order. If you do not have a Returns Form within your parcel please email email@example.com
Please fully complete the Returns Form you receive with your order, stating which item (s) you wish to exchange and what for. If you do not have a Returns Form within your parcel please email firstname.lastname@example.com
Please post this form along with the items you wish to exchange.
Alexa Chung was born on 5th November 1983. She is a television presenter who has made a very successful career hosting numerous fashion and music programmes.
Alexa signed a contract with Storm Model Management at the age of 16 and modelled for Elle Girl, CosmoGIRL and appeared in adverts for products including Fanta, Sony Ericsson, Sunsilk and Tampax.
She also modelled for Urban Outfitters and Shiatzy Chen. She has appeared in music videos for artists including The Streets, Westlife, Delta Goodrem, Reuben and Holly Valance.
After becoming a TV personality, Alexa made a return to occasional modelling. In 2008, she was the face of both Australian fashion label Antipodium's SS 2008 collection and Oxfam's ethical fashion range, Revamped. In September 2008, she was part of Vivienne Westwood Red Label Spring/Summer 2009 catwalk and in the same year she became the face of British high street giant New Look.
In July 2009, she became the face of DKNY Jeans before heading up the SS10 Pepe Jeans London campaign in 2010.
Away from the fashion industry Alexa became the co-host on Popworld on Channel 4 in 2006.
Fashion has always been close to her heart though - she was the "roving reporter" on "Gok's Fashion Fix" where she interviewed fashion designers such as Roberto Cavalli, Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gaultier, Margherita Missoni and Christian Lacroix.
She was awarded the Elle Style Award for Best TV Presenter in 2009 and received Glamour's award for Best TV Presenter in the same year.
Alexa has dated Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner since July 2007 and in 2008 she starred in the video for Turner's side-project band The Last Shadow Puppets' song, 'My Mistakes Were Made For You'.


text:
- Mobile site
- E-Newsletters
- News feed
- Find us on Facebook
Dudley News
Like us on Facebook
Hales bag swimming gala second (From Dudley News)
Get involved! Send your photos, video, news & views by texting DN NEWS to 80360 or e-mail us
Sport RSS Feed
Hales bag swimming gala second
11:37am Thursday 19th June 2014 in Sport
HALESOWEN swimmers travelled to Cheslyn Hay for the second round of the Mercian Summer League on Saturday, June 14.
The swimmers faced tough opposition and after the opening relays the team found themselves in a battling third place.
However, a series of strong individual performance saw Halesowen draw steadily into a solid second spot and by the end of the gala were comfortable runners-up overall.
Double event winners were George Davies in the backstroke and butterfly and Daniel Hill in the individual medley and butterfly. Other individual event winners were Ruby Fell, Kitty Luscombe and Ryan Spoor in the breaststroke, Dermot Cameron in the butterfly and Max Rollason on the freestyle.
Hales finished with a total score of 197 with winners Stratford Sharks on 251.
Comments are closed on this article.


text:
On August 15th of 2004, two intrepid young maintenance workers in southern Ohio were
shirking their duties working really hard, burning picnic tables and listening to a scratchy broadcast that carried the voice of Tom Hamilton from the corner of Carnegie and Ontario all the way to Wilmington, Oh. One of the young men got injured goofing off working really hard, which led to both of them lying in the grass, listening hopefully as Casey Blake singled in the eighth and one of the few sellouts at the Jake that year made some serious noise, certain the team was about to take the division lead.
Fast forward nine years and Joel and I still work together on occasion, listen to the Indians whenever we can, and muse frequently about our team. Both of us flashed back to 2004 during this recent streak. That Indians team lost that particular game in the 10th and dumped 16 out of the next 20 games to complete the collapse. Coming in to that game, they'd won 10 of 12 and closed from eight games back to within one.
The reason I mention this is because both Joel and I flashed back to 2004 during the run this year. Both teams dipped well below .500 early in the year before charging back into the race, both teams started to put things together in late July/early August, and both teams played in Cleveland (sorry, lost momentum there). Here then, is the 2004 team against this 2013 team in some rudimentary statistical measures.
2004: OPS+ 111, ERA+ 91, run differential (Aug 14th) +33
2013: OPS+ 113, ERA+ 94, run differential (now) +56
Both teams had a shortstop who hit somewhere around league average (Cabrera OPS+ of 98, Vizquel of 98), a catcher that absolutely raked, and an outfield that hit decently but fielded well. This team is certainly deeper than that one, but lacks the offensive punch in the starting nine, relying heavily on Santana and Kip to make up for a couple of holes.
The 2004 team had an utterly dreadful rotation, featuring Jason Davis for 19 starts and ERA+ 80 tossing Cliff Lee for 30 more. Scott Elarton outpitched Kluber and Jiminez, but the top three of this year's rotation are slightly more solid bet. Bullpens are bullpens, but this iteration is probably slightly worse thanks to the efforts of David Riske and Bob Howry.
This is mostly just musing in public form, and not to be taken as anything more than just a few very surface numbers being thrown together. I'm not predicting another collapse, but the teams are built eerily similar. Maybe Francona over Wedge will make the difference.


text:
Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc
Sorry, we no longer stock these items at the branch Cambridge.
Product Summary
For the most up-to-date information on Diablo wine and to learn about events and competitions happening in the UK, see www.chileanlegend.com
Preparation & Storage
- Enjoy with fish, shellfish, salads, soups or as an aperitif.
This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 2 years
Please note that whilst we take every care to ensure the product information displayed on our website is correct, product recipes are regularly changed and this may affect nutrition and allergen information therefore you should always check product labels and not rely solely on the information presented here.If you require specific advice on any Waitrose branded product, please contact Customer Support on 0800 188884 or email email@example.com. For all other products, please contact the manufacturer.This information is supplied for personal use only. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of Waitrose Limited nor without due acknowledgement.
You must be 18 or over to purchase this product.
You will be asked on delivery to verify your age.


text:
You will find Guyana in the nation state located on the mainland of South America. The official language for this nation is English. They are also spoken Amerindian languages such as Wai-Wai, Akawaio and Macushi. Guyanese Creole is the language used by a small minority, which is African-Indian dialects and syntax. The African heritage can be seen in Guyana wedding celebrations. It is the case during the anniversary of emancipation and the black history month. It has a degree of superficiality and a range of misconceptions.
Artistic performance or cultural shows that offer theatrical performances with a variety of dance and drama are some of the significance from African settings and has a much wider meaning. Unlike Toronto weddings, these and other celebrations are seen as artistic celebration. They do not cover the agriculture, manner or clothing as the way of living of the people. Many people are now unaware of the symbolism where these are displayed and the cultural tradition has faded drastically.
Cuisines are necessity just like the nuptials in Toronto. In the wedding it is common to have Guyana cuisines. The hot pepper pot is one of the delicacies of Guyana. Many are fond of it because the dish has been around for generations. This dish is served together with crispy cassava bread. Another common food in the Guyana wedding is duck curry. You may also find puri, chowmein, fried rice that is being served in the event. A traditional wedding is done in the church just like in the Toronto. Another option is done the ceremony of the wedding at the home. Guyanese who live far outside Guyana is one that usually done the home wedding in order to give them the freedom to enjoy the authentic Guyana environment. Guyanese wedding has a unique celebration in the world and their wedding traditions have lost much of their authenticity.
Guests are invited to participate in Guyana dances after meal. Traditional elements from India Africa and Europe are maintained by Guyana music. This music has greatly influence American, Caribbean and Brazilian music. Popular musicals will usually be played on the wedding ceremonies just like in Toronto and the Guyana couple will dance. But many Guyana wedding now have hired a live band to play traditional and cultural songs. Traditional woodwind, prominent horns and other instrument that have been replaced by stringed instruments are the musical instruments used by the bands.
A number of the bands in the Guyana play traditional authentic music. Those musicians are talented enough to entertain their audiences. Calypso is one of the most popular music. In most of the wedding Guyana this is usually played in a satirical and lyrically oriented style. This is usually accompanied by musical instruments that are traditional like, harmonium, dholak, tabla, sitar, tassa drums and dhantal. Hindu songs called filmi and bhajans are the basic music they used.Tan singing is one of the traditions remained, which is a unique singing, style among native Guyanese of the Indian community.
Related posts:


text:
His name has been mentioned with the Rangers a lot, but nobody has really commented on it. He has been quoted saying that he would love to come back and hit in this ballpark and work with Rudy again.
He looks like a good, reliable, cheap, stopgap option to me. He's had an OBP over .360 the past two seasons while hitting around .300. Decent slugging %. I'd rather sign him than give up talent in a trade. We've got bigger fish to fry with those or that(Laird) trade chip. Lamb could be the stopgap for Chris Davis. And keep in mind Lamb is a 1B/3B guy.
I like Millar, but we would probably give up too much for him. Broussard's name keeps getting mentioned, I say NO!! Because he stinks, it's that simple.
What are ya'lls thoughts on bringing Mike Lamb back? What are contract suggestions?
I say bring the good 'ole boy back!!!


text:
We still have some frame/rim/tire kits in stock, so get it while you still can, you won't be disappointed
Find them here!
Je vindt de fietsen hier!
Get them while they are hot, new supply will get in in a few weeks!
As for the completes, currently the Surly NeckRomancer and Salsa Mukluk is available on short term, for other models please contact us!
Get them in the webshop, or contact us to try some in our shop.
With this Shipment we will also get some Nitto and Honjo (fenders) stuff, again, if you need a specific part and you would like us to include it, let us know at firstname.lastname@example.com .
Check the parts at:
Soma Fabriacations
For Nitto and Honjo, you know what you need..
We will get some Soma Juice Dirty Nickel frames, which is the new Juice Disc only 29-er frame. This frame is build from Tange Prestige heat-treated, double butted CrMo tubing and has the NEW geometry design to accommodate 100mm travel 29er-specific fork. The Tange/IRD stainless steel sliding dropouts that can be run as single-speed or geared. Price of the frame will be about 575 Euro.
Bekijk ze hier!
we received a small amount of fat bike tires from surly (But, Lou and Knard(26)), and fat bike fenders. Some are gone already, but we still have some left !]]>


text:
- Mobile site
- E-Newsletters
- News feed
- Find us on Twitter
All the latest news and view from the Argus
The latest offers and competitions from the Argus
The best events in Brighton, Hove and Sussex
Features, interviews, TV, travel and lifestyle from the Argus
- Find us on Facebook
The Argus
The Argus - news, sport and leisure for Brighton, Hove and Sussex
The Argus Offers and Competitions
Keep up to date with all the offers, events and competitions from the Argus
New Seagulls signing Stephens wants to combine graft with goals (From The Argus)
Get involved: Send your news, views, pictures and video by texting SUPIC to 80360 or email us.
New Seagulls signing Stephens wants to combine graft with goals
5:00am Friday 31st January 2014 in Sport By Brian Owen
Midfielder Dale Stephens wants to go for goal after signing a three-and-a-half year deal with Albion.
But the 24-year-old is ready to dig in to help his new club to the play-offs.
The Charlton Athletic favourite signed for an undisclosed fee believed to be about £500,000 last night.
He is being seen as a replacement for Andrew Crofts, who chipped in with six goals from midfield before seeing his season cut short by a knee injury.
There could be more activity at The Amex before the transfer window closes tonight.
Spanish striker David Rodriguez is interesting the Seagulls although reports in Spain that a deal had been done were premature.
Stephens offers Championship experience and sewed up his move after passing a medical yesterday. He links up with Albion boss Oscar Garcia and assistant Nathan Jones, who he knows from their time together at Charlton.
Stephens said: "I know Oscar likes to play good football and, with Nathan's influence, it is really appealing to me and one of the major reasons I came to this club.
"Albion have always been a difficult side to come up against and they have always played the best football in any division they have been in.
"I like to get forward and score a few goals but I know I have got responsibilities on the defensive side of things.
"I try to get involved with everything I can but if the manager has a certain role he wants me to play then I will obviously do that, so now my first port of call is meeting the lads and getting in the side."
Rodriguez would be available to Albion without a transfer fee after he settled up the remaining five months on his contract at top-flight Spanish outfit Celta yesterday.
The lightning fast 27-year-old came through the ranks at Atletico Madrid.
He is s proven second-tier goalscorer in his homeland but was unable to force his way back into the Celta team this season after returning from a loan stint at Sporting Gijon.
Comments (1)
Please log in to enable comment sorting
7:19am Fri 31 Jan 14
Alfie T says...
Comments are closed on this article.


text:
Hire a Wife is a unique concierge service that provides any kind of household duty you need across the entire metro Detroit area.They cook and clean. They specialize in elderly care. They'll do grocery shopping, gardening, housesitting, sewing and even gift wrapping!To learn more, call 586-713-1492 or log on to www.hireawife.net.
35 Skyline DriveLake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: (407) 644-3535News Tips: (866) 55-FOX35