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Thirty years ago, I went to work for a company that no longer exists, but the brand names that were created more than 100 years ago still survive.
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The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deserve praise for confronting this community's growing drug problem head-on and creating the Juvenile Intervention Team, also known as the J-Team, to help deal with it.
This "second-degree murder" verdict in the Michael Stephens trial does not sit right with me.
I am so pleased to be serving again as Santa Clarita's mayor for 2011. This is a very exciting time for the city of Santa Clarita. I want to share with readers some of the programs and projects we will be working on in the coming year.
More ink has been used in ethical discussions concerning pride than perhaps any other element in the discussion of individual character and integrity. And even so, we are usually at a loss to define it. |
Most everyone knows that statistics can be misleading. While The Signal's Wednesday headline story, "Crime down from 2009," may be good news, it also may be misleading, exaggerated or completely incorrect.
I write this as a public service announcement for all of our local citizens who have visited our local Trader Joe's store.
With 2010 coming to a close, I wanted to share with you some of the achievements your City Council and staff have made this year, benefiting our entire community.
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The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. has moved into its new offices to College of the Canyons' the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center.
California Superstores has purchased two vehicle dealerships in Santa Clarita. Carlos Hildago, president of the California Superstores and Folsom Dodge in Sacramento County, was in town this week as his company prepared to begin operating two local dealerships.
Whether they're new to the community, longtime residents or slowly establishing local roots, three Facey Medical Group doctors share why they are proud to live and work in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Always his passion to work with people in a healthcare related field, Moazzem H. Chowdhury decided when he was young that working as a pharmacist would give him the most direct ties to the community he wanted to serve.
With 22 years in practice, Dr. Linda Chenaur is creating a new standard for helping people in the community solve their back pain problems.
One patient was wheeled down the hallway, stable after an open-heart surgery.
It is my honor to serve as your councilwoman. I am available full-time and every-day – responding to your concerns – bringing fresh, new ideas to ensure that our city continues to provide the high quality of life we demand.
Scott and Vanessa Wilk have made Santa Clarita Valley their home for nearly 25 years, and last year, he was honored to be elected to the 38th Assembly District.
Moazzem Chowdhury has lived in the United States for over 25 years and the city of Santa Clarita has been his home for over 20 years. Moazzem, Jeenat, his wife of 30 years, and his son and daughter all consider themselves blessed to live here.
Dear Santa Clarita friends and neighbors,
My wife Pamela and I moved to Santa Clarita in 1965. We raised two children and have five gorgeous grandchildren. Four generations of our family live in Santa Clarita.
This summer, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Patriot Luncheon on July 11 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich will address the Santa Clarita Valley business and community leaders on May 1 at the fifth annual State of the County Luncheon.
We all know that perception often influences our decisions, yet we catch ourselves and become reminded that what we perceive isn't always what's really going on. With the constant barrage of information available in today's 24/7 world, it's important to not get caught up in the day-to-day market volatility and news headlines. That daily hype doesn't always dovetail with what Wells Fargo Advisors top strategists are observing in the financial marketplace.
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With everything from nationally ranked academic programs to effective career education opportunities and college placement services, Hart district students are afforded every opportunity to excel in an increasingly competitive academic environment.
Whether priorities are schools, recreation or convenience and friendly neighborhoods, home buyers are finding that Fair Oaks Ranch by Pardee Homes fills the bill.


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Do the Blue Ridge Mountains attract artists or does the awe-inspiring scenery turn regular folks into creative geniuses? We don't know. Bottom line is, these mountains are teaming with artists and you'll find their works in out-of-town studios, small-town stores and uptown Asheville art galleries. Our galleries also contain unique works from around the world. No wonder art lovers love us.
Visit the Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree store in Spruce Pine to shop for pottery, weavings, and other beautiful and unique gifts lovingly handcrafted by local artisans. The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, a popular book by Gloria Houston, set in Spruce Pine, inspired the Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree project. The project's goal is to help Mitchell County residents improve their quality of life and achieve financial independence by creating home-based businesses. A portion of sales fund area scholarships.
The Arts Council of Henderson County promotes the quality and diversity of artistic expression throughout the county and region. Located in downtown Hendersonville, the Arts Council presents local and regional arts exhibitions, lectures, performances and events, such as Art on Main, an outdoor arts festival, and the Open Studio Tour, a self-guided tour of galleries and artist studios. Administers grants and serves as the best resource for information about the arts in Henderson County.
Bellagio is an art to wear gallery in historic Biltmore Village of Asheville, NC offering distinctive designer clothing by American textile artists, handmade jewelry, accessories like scarves and bags, and objects of art such as glass sculpture, jewelry boxes, candleholders, and albums.
Juried craftspeople from the mountains of nine southern states are represented at the Folk Art Center. Exhibitions, special events and daily craft demonstrations are featured. Century-old Allanstand Craft Shop with work of over 350 craftspeople. Free, open daily all year.
Come discover an intriguing gallery of American crafts located in the center of historic downtown Saluda, North Carolina. You'll find creativity expressed in all its forms reflecting the quality craftsmanship of our mountain region. Handmade wearables, jewelry, paper, paintings, fine porcelain, stoneware, glass, metal and wood are just a few of the crafts on display. The Gallery is a destination well worth considering when you're looking for a special indulgence for yourself, your home or a friend.
New Morning Gallery in Historic Biltmore Village, Asheville, North Carolina delightfully displays in over 13,500 square feet, an array of handcrafted craft treasures of ceramic, glass, jewelry, fiber, furniture, lamps, photographs, garden art, t-shirts, posters, and sculpture. Open Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun 12-5

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News: Big Boi's M.I.A. Viagra Arrest Case Erects In Court
Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 5:20PM
OutKast's Big Boi is moving past making headlines over this past summer by finally handling his Miami drug possession arrest this week.
According to reports, Boi came to terms with a plea deal on Thursday (October 13).
Big Boi will avoid jail time following his arrest in August on drug charges in Miami. The ATLien didn't release any statement about the deal, but he did tweet an inspirational comment about an hour after his court appearance, writing, "God is Great! #weoutchea RT @BibleWisdoms: God is light. There's no darkness in him." He followed a short time later with a shout to the legal affairs reporter for the AP in Miami and the celebratory update, "on the way back from Miami ... u already know, Butta." The 36-year-old Outkast rapper (born Antwan Patton) was in a Miami courtroom Thursday (October 13), where he agreed to a deal that includes three months of drug testing, community service and a $2,000 charitable donation. (MTV)
The rapper's arrest details emerged online in early August.
Miami police arrested Outkast rapper and "Hey Ya" singer Big Boi on Sunday for possessing ecstasy and other drugs that the performer's lawyer later characterized as "contraband." Media reports cited the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department's website as listing the rapper, whose real name is Antwan Patton, as having been arrested for having ecstasy, MDMA powder and Viagra, for which he had no prescription. (Reuters)
Additonal reports placed Boi leaving a cruise ship prior to his arrest.
According to the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department, all charges are felonies. Law enforcement sources tell us he was busted by customs and border patrol dogs as he was exiting a cruise ship. We're told Big Boi didn't have a prescription for the Viagra. He was booked into jail at 1:35 PM ET. He was held on $16,000 bond, but was released this afternoon. (TMZ)
Following his release from jail, Boi's attorney released a statement addressing the situation.
"While Big Boi was traveling with his group and friends, a small amount of contraband was found in the collective luggage. I am confident when the entire facts are aired Big Boi will be completely exonerated." (Statement)
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The real, never-before-told stories behind the Tremont Towing family
Robert Jr.
Q: Where did you get the nickname The Hunter?
A: I just drive around and around all night, right up till the end of my shift. I probably produce 5-7 cars than anyone else in a given night, just creeping and steadily catching everyone in the wrong places.
Q: Was there any way you could have avoided the family business? And did you even want to do something else?
A: I'm actually a crane operator for the Local down in South Florida, straight outta high school and for ten years. Work slowed down, I did a bit of hurricane work, ran nightclubs. I did bouncer work when I was doing the crane thing. I can't do the bouncing anymore because I have my son. As soon as I left bouncing, there was no construction work, so I talked to my father. I've always worked at Tremont in an off-and-on capacity; as I kid I moved cars as a yardman.
Q: Frankie and Jerome say you often steal their tows. What's your philosophy on who gets to get the tows?
A: If they are just gonna sit there and wait... well, I don't do that. That's why they call me the Hunter. If they slip, I grip. Hunt or be hunted, you know?
Q: What's it like working with your sister Christie?
A: Sometimes it can be a real pain in the ass. Other times, it can be close to being family. Me and Christy, when we were kids, we never got along. When she got older, we threw away the childish things and we became the best of friends.
Q: What's the worst thing that's ever happened to you at a repo?
A: You could pick one of 20 different scenarios: getting shot at, fighting, even towing an old person's car. We've been through the best and worst. There've been times when we have to do what you have to do. We've been through anything you can come up with.
Q: What's the craziest thing you've ever seen while out on a job?
A: I've had people offer sex in exchange for the car. I've had a person go around the corner and grab an old person, this is why I parked here, see? The old person says, "I don't even know that guy." There was a couple that was having sex inside and didn't realize [they were getting towed] until they saw the lights flashing. The other day, I didn't see anybody in one car, I picked up the car and saw the headlights flashing at me and I pulled into the lot and a naked guy jumped out, saying, "What the hell, dude?" So I went and put the car back where it was with the guy in it. I wish he'd put a sign in the window, saying "busy in the back."
One time, the cops pulled me over and said, "Did you know there's somebody in that car you're towing?" South Beach is a very... particular place.
Q: Which tow truck driver annoys you the most?
A: Frank, he's #1 on my list. I can't stand him. Very hypocritical, very annoying. He acts like his s*** don't stink. Then you got Eddie, Eddie thinks he knows everything. One minute he's the coolest guy in the world; next minute, he doesn't want to help you or do anything.
Q: What's the story you tell people the most?
A: The worst day we ever had was in 2006, Memorial Day Weekend, these guys pulled guns on us, we grabbed the guns and pointed them at the guys. If you work in the yard, you had a nice pole or bat and you fought off people throwing things over the fence at you, throwing punches.
Q: Are you going to take over Tremont Towing someday?
A: Of course. Otherwise, I'll just start my own [towing business.] It's one of the things I'm looking forward to.


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Joe Thornton, like all good captains, is putting his team on his back to try and break the Sharks' horrid February slump. So far, it's working.
For the second time in the last couple of weeks, Joe Thornton dropped the gloves with one of the best players in the NHL. Last time it was Jonathan Toews, and on Saturday it was Jamie Benn.
You have to love the fights where the two combatants circle around and prep themselves like it's some sort of prize fight. Benn flipping his hair back was particularly amusing.
This might just be a case of a captain trying to spark his team, and if it is, it certainly worked. The Sharks have looked more energized and potent offensively since the fight. Thornton helped orchestrate a power play goal for San Jose, motioning for Patrick Marleau to position himself in front of the net on a face-off before winning the draw and setting up a point-blank goal for Marleau.
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In 1968, Barry Schwartz loaned a childhood friend from the Bronx $10,000 to design a coat collection. Bonwit Teller ordered $50,000 of merchandise and placed the samples in its Fifth Avenue windows. The house of Calvin Klein was born.
It wasn't until 1979, however, that Klein did something that would revolutionize the denim market and make his brand one of the world's most recognizable: He commissioned a series of provocative, innuendo-dripping television commercials starring a 15-year-old Brooke Shields. "Nothing comes between me and my Calvins" was one of the most famous fashion slogans ever coined. It was hardly a coincidence that Klein was a fixture at Studio 54 and other high-profile nightlife venues.
The formula of celebrity, sex, and success would be repeated over and over during the next two decades. Kate Moss became a huge star posing nude for Calvin Klein Obsession perfume; Mark Wahlberg moved beyond boy rapper-dom posing (half-nude) for Calvin Klein underwear. In 1995, the house sparked a national debate when it aired CK One fragrance commercials featuring scantily dressed teenagers in suggestive attitudes; even President Clinton chimed in on the scandal. Meanwhile, Klein and co. were at the top of their game, and the awardsfive from the CFDA, three from Cotyrolled in. At his best, the designer was able to pull off the neat trick of infusing minimalism with sensuality.
While the bulk of Calvin Klein's $3.5 billion in sales today comes from fragrance, underwear, and denim, the ready-to-wear line sets the tone. Even though Klein and Schwartz bowed out in 2002, selling out to Phillips-Van Heusen for $700 million, the company still hews close to its minimalist aesthetic under the guidance of Francisco Costa, Klein's successor. And when they're on the hunt for a slim coat, riding pants, or chic little dress done with sophisticatedly simple lines and monochromatic hues, women still look for the Calvin Klein label.
Francisco Costa had been working for Calvin Klein for only a year when he was asked to assume one of the most powerful positions in American fashion: the hand-picked heir apparent to Mr. Klein himself, head designer of womenswear. It was 2003, and Costa was a relative unknown.
Costa was born in Guarani, Brazil, and moved to New York in the early nineties to study English at Hunter College by day and take classes at the Fashion Institute of Technology by night. After graduating from FIT, he logged time on Seventh Avenue, spending five years rising up through the ranks at Oscar de la Renta. In 1998, Tom Ford recruited him to design eveningwear for Gucci, but Costa soon found himself contributing across the board, working alongside Ford on such groundbreaking collections as the Spring 1999 Cher collection.
Following in the footsteps of an icon is never easy, but Costa has earned his share of praise from retailers and the press for forging his own identity within the clean and spare Calvin Klein aesthetic. Adding subtle embellishments like geometric prints, circle motifs, and flashes of patent leather, Costa has attempted to freshen the house's minimalist sensibility without abandoning it. His precision tailoring and attention to the structure of a garment have given his more recent collections an austere, architectural quality.
In both 2006 and 2008, Costa nabbed the CFDA's highly coveted Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, further proving that he is emerging from the shadow of his predecessor.
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Gay marriage, the war in Iraq, downloading music from the Internet and the evolution of Vietnam are among the many hot picks of this year's Academic Celebration, which takes as its provocative theme: "Right, Wrong and Grey: Ethical Boundaries for the 21st Century." The annual event begins Sunday, March 28, and continues through Wednesday, March 31.
The goal of the four-day celebration, which is hosted each spring by the Mercyhurst College Honors Program and organized by students, is to create dialogue among students, faculty and members of the community.
Nearly 30 presentations in the form of lectures, panel discussions, movies, displays and performances will be offered this year, all of which are free and open to the public.
"In choosing this theme, we envisioned an interdisciplinary examination of the changing boundaries of ethical behavior in today's world," explained Dr. Karen Williams, faculty adviser for Academic Celebration. Assisting Williams in orchestrating this year's observance is honors program director Dr. Candee Chambers and student chairpersons Kristen Hudak and Ashley Gardner.
"Over the years, Academic Celebration has featured a variety of stimulating topics, but none has captured the attention of so many departments across campus as this year's," Williams said. "We have representation from more disciplines than ever this year, making our exploration of ethics a truly diverse one. It's a particularly timely theme, and we are proud of the high quality of presenters on the program. The student chairs have worked hard to organize one of the most intriguing collections of events in recent years, so we hope to see good attendance from the Mercyhurst community as well as the larger Erie community."
The inaugural event for the 2004 celebration will be a lecture by Sister Anne Curtis,RSM, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas regional community of Rochester, N.Y., and a lobbyist for NETWORK National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. She will reflect on her experiences living in Chile and working among the poor, juxtaposed with her practice as a lobbyist promoting economic and social justice on Capitol Hill when she speaks Sunday at 7 p.m. in Mercy Heritage Room of Sullivan Hall.
Other featured events include a presentation by Madame Nathalia Krassovska on "My Life and the Romantic Period: An Oral History" Sunday at 4 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall; a lecture by Dr. Maria S. Zaragoza, a leading researcher in cognitive psychology, on the "Forced Confabulation and False Memory in Child Witnesses" Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall; "Fool for Christ," a one-woman play starring stage and screen actress Sarah Melici, on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Taylor Little Theatre; and "The Ethics of Global Warming" a lecture by Donald Brown, director of the Pennsylvania Consortium for Interdisciplinary Environmental Policy, on Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall.
Many other presentations on this year's Academic Celebration calendar will highlight the intellectual creativity and research of Mercyhurst faculty and students, among them a program on ethical dilemmas in archaeology, a lecture on the inconsistencies of the Salem Witchcraft Trials, a panel discussion on the ethics of food production and consumption, a lecture on the changing face of Vietnam, student accounts of alternative spring break experiences through service learning, and a presentation on Catholic sexual ethics in the 21st century.


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by Jamie Lutton
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The best popular historians write about the past in a way that illuminates the present, and can be read by the general public, not just academics. Barbara Tuchman's medieval history book, "A Distant Mirror," stresses this even in the title. Another historian of this type who I like even more is Norman Cohn, the author of several books on the medial and classical world, which illuminate the ideological roots of the wars and genocides of the 20th century.
Like Tuchman, Cohn wasn't a trained historian, but a student of languages. He worked for British Intelligence just after the end of World War II, as an interpreter in the interrogation of captured German SS officers and refugees fleeing the Soviets from Eastern Europe. This shattering experience shaped all of his writings. Using his knowledge of both modern and medieval languages, he extensively read the surviving documents of the religious heretics from 1000 to 1600, to draw a picture of how Europe's the in-the-name-of-religion movements shaped modern ideological thought, for good and bad.
I think that the desire for the poor to improve their lot in the West was blended with and driven by misinterpreted New Testament prophecies – the emergence of a paradise. Belief in the perfectibility of the world jumped languages, countries, cultures, and centuries, and was translated into secular discourse, never loosing its power to jolt ordinary people and inspire them to rise up. But, unfortunately, it also inspired the desire to suppress, harass, and kill dissenters of all types.
In essence, this belief inspired both the later followers of Marx and Hitler – for example, in the modern era – and developed a belief in totalitarian thought and action, driving both social aspersions and animosities. Hitler, for example, seemed pagan, but still had the themes of an "elect" (Aryans) prevailing over and dominating and destroying everyone else.
This seems to explain why modern totalitarian ideologies often resemble each other closely – political and religious ideologies alike. The best example from today is the curious way that conservative Islam resembles conservative Christianity, and how they both resemble Soviet Communism in Russia, or China in the late 20th century, in their mutual absolutism and belief in strict adherence to certain narrow beliefs and goals. Also, sadly, the tendency to violence to carry out such beliefs (though, in Christianity, violent actions would be contrary to the teaching the Bible or Jesus, who taught his disciples to love their enemies).
Another good book on this subject is Eric Hoffer's "The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements," which discusses the attraction to such belief systems, and how they seduce people into following them.
If you want a gift idea for the friend who loves medieval history, modern political writing, Marxism, or is interested in the history of Christianity in the middle ages, I also recommend Cohn's books "The Pursuit of the Millennium" and "Europe's Inner Demons: The Demonization of Christians in Medieval Christendom."
As well, in his book "Warrant for Genocide: The Myth of the Jewish World Conspiracy and the Protocols of the Elders of Zion," Cohn demonstrates how this pamphlet was the blueprint of the "final solution." This pamphlet, which casts a long shadow even today, is dissected by Cohn as to its origin, the text, and its heinous misuse. In the modern new era of The Big Lie in American politics, where we again are fighting the agents of totalitarian thought, this book is an excellent gift for any serious reader.
This author alone asks: Where our deepest beliefs come from? Are these beliefs useful anymore?
We can't be horrified by the excesses of, say, the modern Muslim faith without understanding where they come from, and that we, as a culture with Christian roots, share many of these same excesses because our shared belief in apocalypse. Nazism, State Communism and other totalitarian forms of government mutated that part of Christianity to gain political backing.
The blind belief in the rightness of all that we do and say, and our right to suppress those who disagree with us, in the name of God or security or even just automatically as a public good – our right to wage war on other nations, to jail citizens for private behavior like taking drugs, and to control others' private lives in the name of morality, such as in our marriage customs, do not horrify us as they should.
It's about time that we understand ourselves better, and face the insidious influence that these old belief systems have on our freedoms and reason. For we can't repudiate that which we do not thoroughly understand.


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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A candidate for the upcoming special election for Jackson City Council is challenging his opponent's qualifying papers.
Quentin Whitwell is running for the seat vacated by Ward 1 Councilman Jeff Weill.
Whitwell contends his opponent Patricia Ice provided signatures that appeared to be written by the same person.
Whitwell also says that some names were misspelled.
Whitwell petitioned to have Ice disqualified from the race.
But election commissioners approved her petition, allowing her to qualify for the race.
"It's really apparent from the face value of the handwriting in the petition that they should dispose of those signatures which would mean my opponent would not actually qualify as a candidate," Whitwell said.
Patricia Ice said Whitwell's claims were made without merit.
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The Automoblox Company Regains Brand Control of Automoblox Toys
February 8, 2013-- Gifts & Dec,
ROSELAND, NJ - The Automoblox Company and Manhattan Toy agreed to terminate their manufacturing, license and distribution agreement for Automoblox products, effective as of January 1. As of that date, The Automoblox Company resumed full control of all operations, including the manufacturing of its Automoblox product line, global sales, marketing, customer service and distribution. The agreement resolves a dispute that began in 2010 and returns control of the automoblox brand to its founders.
Co-founder and CEO of The Automoblox Co., Susan Calello said, "We are pleased to have amicably concluded our relationship with Manhattan Toy.[...] Regaining control of Automoblox and its future is an exciting step for us, and will allow us to effectively shape its strategic direction. With a renewed focus on the specialty toy market, this new direction gives us the opportunity to work directly with specialty store owners, who serve the community everyday by selling quality, innovative toys. Our passion and commitment to the Automoblox brand means it will get the care, attention and investment it deserves to thrive."
Patrick Calello, founder and chief creative officer of The Automoblox Co., commented that the company will ensure that "every Automoblox vehicle will be produced to our very high standards of material, durability and craftsmanship," beginning with oversight of the manufacturing process at the factory level.
In addition to line extensions in to its award-winning wooden, interchangeable vehicle line, The Automoblox Co. will introduce a completely new line of products at the American International Toy Fair in New York beginning on February 10.
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This is a story about a man named Eddie and it begins at the end, with Eddie dying in the sun. It might seem strange to start a story with an ending. But all endings are also beginnings. We just don't know it at the time.
The last hour of Eddie's life was spent, like most of the others, at Ruby Pier, an amusement park by a great gray ocean. The park had the usual attractions, a boardwalk, a Ferris wheel, roller coasters, bumper cars, a taffy stand, and an arcade where you could shoot streams of water into a clown's mouth. It also had a big new ride called Freddy's Free Fall, and this would be where Eddie would be killed, in an accident that would make newspapers around the state.
At the time of his death, Eddie was a squat, white-haired old man, with a short neck, a barrel chest, thick forearms, and a faded army tattoo on his right shoulder. His legs were thin and veined now, and his left knee, wounded in the war, was ruined by arthritis. He used a cane to get around. His face was broad and craggy from the sun, with salty whiskers and a lower jaw that protruded slightly, making him look prouder than he felt. He kept a cigarette behind his left ear and a ring of keys hooked to his belt. He wore rubber-soled shoes. He wore an old linen cap. His pale brown uniform suggested a workingman, and a workingman he was.
Eddie's job was "maintaining" the rides, which really meant keeping them safe. Every afternoon, he walked the park, checking on each attraction, from the Tilt-A-Whirl to the Pipeline Plunge. He looked for broken boards, loose bolts, worn-out steel. Sometimes he would stop, his eyes glazing over, and people walking past thought something was wrong. But he was listening, that's all. After all these years he could hear trouble, he said, in the spits and stutters and thrumming of the equipment.
With 50 minutes left on earth, Eddie took his last walk along Ruby Pier. He passed an elderly couple.
"Folks," he mumbled, touching his cap.
They nodded politely. Customers knew Eddie. At least the regular ones did. They saw him summer after summer, one of those faces you associate with a place. His work shirt had a patch on the chest that read Eddie above the word Maintenance, and sometimes they would say, "Hiya, Eddie Maintenance," although he never thought that was funny.
Today, it so happened, was Eddie's birthday, his 83rd. A doctor, last week, had told him he had shingles. Shingles? Eddie didn't even know what they were. Once, he had been strong enough to lift a carousel horse in each arm. That was a long time ago.
"Eddie!" . . . "Take me, Eddie!" . . . "Take me!"
Forty minutes until his death. Eddie made his way to the front of the roller coaster line. He rode every attraction at least once a week, to be certain the brakes and steering were solid. Today was coaster day -- the "Ghoster Coaster" they called this one -- and the kids who knew Eddie yelled to get in the cart with him.
Children liked Eddie. Not teenagers. Teenagers gave him headaches. Over the years, Eddie figured he'd seen every sort of do-nothing, snarl-at-you teenager there was. But children were different. Children looked at Eddie -- who, with his protruding lower jaw, always seemed to be grinning, like a dolphin -- and they trusted him. They drew in like cold hands to a fire. They hugged his leg. They played with his keys. Eddie mostly grunted, never saying much. He figured it was because he didn't say much that they liked him.
Now Eddie tapped two little boys with backward baseball caps. They raced to the cart and tumbled in. Eddie handed his cane to the ride attendant and slowly lowered himself between the two.
"Here we go . . . . Here we go! . . . " one boy squealed, as the other pulled Eddie's arm around his shoulder. Eddie lowered the lap bar and clack-clack-clack, up they went.
A story went around about Eddie. When he was a boy, growing up by this very same pier, he got in an alley fight. Five kids from Pitkin Avenue had cornered his brother, Joe, and were about to give him a beating. Eddie was a block away, on a stoop, eating a sandwich. He heard his brother scream. He ran to the alley, grabbed a garbage can lid, and sent two boys to the hospital.
After that, Joe didn't talk to him for months. He was ashamed. Joe was the oldest, the firstborn, but it was Eddie who did the fighting.
"Can we go again, Eddie? Please?"
Thirty-four minutes to live. Eddie lifted the lap bar, gave each boy a sucking candy, retrieved his cane, then limped to the maintenance shop to cool down from the summer heat. Had he known his death was imminent, he might have gone somewhere else. Instead, he did what we all do. He went about his dull routine as if all the days in the world were still to come.


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Sergio Floccari appeared to handle the ball en route to giving Lazio the lead, before a Davide Brivio own goal doubled the Eagles' advantage. Carlos Carmona saw red for the visitors late on.
Lazio have now stretched their unbeaten run to 14 games in all competitions and have cut Juventus' lead to just three points at the top of Serie A.
On the other hand, Atalanta have lost their last five away matches and have failed to find the net in any of those games.
The home side lined up without the injured Andre Dias, so called on Michael Ciani. The visitors were without many of their defenders, with Stefano Lucchini, Gianpaolo Bellini and Daniele Capelli joining Guido Marilungo on the sidelines. Guglielmo Stendardo returned to face his former club.
Lazio struggled to get out of first gear, as Atalanta enjoyed the best of a dull first half.
Luca Cigarini blazed a free kick over and Giuseppe Biava headed a dangerous Brivio cross clear. Brivio then saw a volley closed down by the Lazio defence. Stefano Mauri tried to release Miroslav Klose, but Michele Canini got a crucial block in.
It took Lazio half an hour to muster a shot on goal, but Hernanes' long distance effort went wide.
Brivio went close once more, calling Federico Marchetti into action to fingertip a long range effort wide of the post.
The visitors continued to stifle their hosts and a second Hernanes strike went high and wide to end a disappointing first period.
Vladimir Petkovic read the riot act at half time, rung the changes and switched to a straight up 4-4-2.
The home side responded and upped the tempo. Mauri sliced a cross turn shot wide and substitute Floccari caused instant problems. The frontman laid the ball off to Klose, but the German was blocked before he could pull the trigger.
Floccari saw a shot deflected onto the roof of the net, then went down under Andrea Consigli as the goalkeeper smothered the ball from a corner. Lorik Cana had a header cleared off the line from a Hernanes corner.
Lazio hit the front halfway through the second half. Stefan Radu put in a dangerous low cross and Cristian Raimondi's clearance rebounded off the bar. As the ball came down, it ricocheted off Floccari's arm, before being smashed into the net from point blank range. Up to eight incensed Atalanta players surrounded the referee and yellow cards were dished out - including to Raimondi.
The goal knocked the wind out of Atalanta's sails as Lazio continued to pour forward. Floccari's cross was volleyed twoward goal by Abdoulay Konko, but Consigli parried it away.
Atalanta handed Lazio the points on 77 minutes when Brivio headed Mauri's cross past Consigli and into his own goal, with Klose waiting to pounce. Brivio buried his head into the turf and was consoled by Klose.
Carmona was dismissed for kicking out at Mauri and Hernanes almost made it three, but his 20 yard free kick hit the underside of the bar and bounced clear.
Lazio: Marchetti; Konko, Biava, Ciani, Radu; Ledesma; Candreva, (Floccari 46) Mauri, Hernanes, Lulic; (Cana 46) Klose (Cavanda 86)
Atalanta: Consigli; Raimondi, Stendardo, Canini, Brivio; Giorgi, (Parra 81) Cigarini, Carmona, Bonaventura; Moralez; (De Luca 74) Denis (Radovanovic 85)
Goals: Floccari 68, (L) Brivio OG 77 (L)
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) hit a new 52-week high Monday as it is currently trading at $42.59, above its previous 52-week high of $42.50 with 249,124 shares traded as of 10:20 a.m. ET. Average volume has been 3.1 million shares over the past 30 days. American Electric has a market cap of $20.32 billion and is part of the utilities sector and utilities industry. Shares are up 2.7% year to date as of the close of trading on Friday. American Electric Power Company, Inc., a public utility holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power to retail customers. It generates electricity using coal and lignite, natural gas, nuclear energy, and hydroelectric energy. The company has a P/E ratio of 12.8, above the average utilities industry P/E ratio of 10.3 and below the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7.
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Stomach (gastric) cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the stomach.
The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper abdomen. It is part of the digestive system, which processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) in foods that are eaten and helps pass waste material out of the body. Food moves from the throat to the stomach through a hollow, muscular tube called the esophagus. After leaving the stomach, partly-digested food passes into the small intestine and then into the large intestine.
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The number of new cases of stomach cancer has remained about the same over the past several years in the United States.
Over the past several years, the number of new cases of stomach cancer in the United States has remained about the same. Men are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with stomach cancer than women.
Stomach cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the world.
The number of deaths from stomach cancer has decreased over many years, especially in the United States. Black men are more than twice as likely to die from stomach cancer than white men.
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Nashville hotel with an outdoor pool
Situated near the airport, in Nashville, this hotel is close to Larry Keeton Theater, Wave Country, and Two Rivers Golf Course. Area attractions also include Grand Ole Opry and Grand Ole Opry.
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At Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport, recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The hotel also features a roundtrip airport shuttle and a bar/lounge.
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In addition to an outdoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport provides a spa tub and a fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Event facilities measure 1100 square feet (99 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request).
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free Wi-Fi
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- Conference space size (feet) - 1100
- Conference space size (meters) - 99
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
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Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
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Tarantino wouldn't be Tarantino if these events didn't unfold in elaborate set pieces that go on and on before exploding into vicious bursts of exquisitely-edited violence. Extended scenes in farm houses, cafes, and beer cellars luxuriate in peculiar detail, finely choreographed camera movements, and QT's patented hard-boiled dialogue. It's all very elegant, and if you thought that, over the course of his last few movies, Tarantino's trademark monologues had become a bit of a tiresome shtick, you'll be glad to hear that they're more purposeful, tense, and entertaining in Basterds. (Cannes-winner Christoph Waltz especially is terrific.)
Basterds is, no doubt, potent image-making by an almost frightfully gifted filmmaker. Tarantino spins the classic World War II flick, complete with cigar-chompin', grenade-tossing heroes, into a feverish inversion of history. Is it Holocaust denial? Of course not -- it's postmodern play, and it can mean just about anything you want it to. Is it fun? Mostly. What bothers me about Tarantino in general and Basterds in particular is the sameness of the dramatic situations: turn on any of his films, skip to any scene, and chances are, you'll see someone berating someone else. In the quintessential Tarantino scene, one badass character tells off another, less badass character, with style and admirable eloquence, until there is violence or the balance of power shifts. According to QT's movies, people only briefly, from time to time, stop establishing dominance through language in order to kill each other.
Inglourious Basterds (2009)Starring: Brad Pitt, Eli Roth,Michael Fassbender, Diane Kruger, Melanie Laurent
Director: Quntin Tarantino
Running Time: 2 hrs. 32 min.
Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (wide)
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Wholesale Costume Club Review
I recently got the opportunity to review a costume for the Wholesale Costume Club. This site is amazing! With costumes for everyone from infants/toddlers, adults, sexy costumes and even pet costumes you can't go wrong! They have a huge selection and even offer plus sizes.
I choose to order the "Straight A Student" costume because I thought it would be fun and that the hubby would enjoy it. When it came I was impressed right off on how well it was packed and that it had a hanger! As I was taking the pieces out of the bag I noticed the quality of the costume. It is VERY well made. The materials are good materials, not the shoddy stuff you find in a costume store around Halloween and pay a fortune for, only to have it rip half way through your party or kids trick or treat outing.
The sizing on the site seemed very accurate to me. My costume fit perfectly. I will be able to get quite a bit of use out of it, whether it's for fun at home or I could use it for a Halloween party (it's that well made and even though it's a "sexy" costume, it's plenty decent enough to wear out to a party!)
Wholesale Costume Club has very reasonable pricing, for members and non members alike and with the flat rate shipping of $4.99 ground or $6.99 expedited you can't beat them!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
Earth Heart--Travel Calm Review & Giveaway
This is my second time reviewing items from earth heart, and I am extremely happy with the products so far. The first we tried was Canine Calm which I still use quite frequently as the 4th of July is right around the corner and the constant fireworks normally send my poor Chester under the bed to shake and shiver. Canine Calm is definitely helping him out this week and you can read more about it here.
Did you know that June is Pet Safety month? Well it is and even though I am a tad late in posting this, it IS still technically June! We tried out the Travel Calm for the past several weeks and it has really come in handy.
Travel Calm helps to treat the restlessness and tummy upset many dogs experience in a vehicle. It is basically the "souped up" version of Canine Calm and has ginger added to help out the tummy.
Our dogs have a variety of travel issues. You would think the our two oldest would be expert travelers due to the fact that they moved all over the east coast with us when we traveled for work but they aren't. Spike occasionally vomits and Roxi pant--and when I say pants, I mean she pants so hard sometimes I'm scared she's going to pass out or collapse her trachea. Since I frequently take the older two to my mothers place to let them run around the huge yard or suck up to Grandma for some chicken, this can be rough.Many dogs get queasy or nervous at the sight of a travel crate or vehicle, and can experience restlessness, drooling, panting, whimpering, nausea or vomiting as a result of the anxiety. Testimonials from customers who have been using Travel Calm™ all-natural mist from Earth Heart™ Inc. are finding relief for their dogs and a more positive travel experience for the whole family.Travel Calm is formulated with all natural ingredients including pure essential oil of ginger, a proven natural remedy for stomach upset. The product is easy to use by misting directly onto a dog's crate bedding or clothing, inside the car, or rubbed onto their outer ears and abdomen. It won't stain or leave a sticky residue on materials or fur, and can be used with puppies as young as eight weeks old. Travel Calm is recommended by dog lovers and professionals as a safe and effective natural remedy providing relief to over 95% of dogs who experience restlessness, drooling, panting, whimpering and tummy upset during travel.
I started misting myself with the Travel Calm and letting them s(ha!) sit on my lap to get them used to the smell. When we were ready to go for a ride a couple days later, I went out and sprayed some inside the car before we left, then I came back in the house and rubbed some on their ears and tummies and off we went.
I'm happy to report that Spike did NOT grace me with any gifts that trip and Roxi, while she still panted it wasn't as severe and she was much calmer. And they conned my mom out of treats.
In all honesty, I very much enjoy the scent of this product myself, so that makes it so much easier to use on the dogs.....and perhaps it will help MY road rage. We've never taken all four dogs at one time, although I am saving for a pet friendly vacation this fall so we definitely will be using Canine Calm for that!
BUY IT: You can purchase Travel Calm online . A 2oz bottle will run you $11.98.
WIN IT: Earth heart is going to give on of my readers a bottle to try.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
I used to be a snob. A name brand snob. I always thought that name brands meant they were better products and that a store brand would not work as well. Then the fact that I like to save money overcame my snobishness and I decided to try out some of the Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products. The first thing I bought was the Walgreens Ibuprofen. The large bottle contains 500 tablets and costs roughly half of what the name brand pain reliever would cost for only 200 tablets. Since my husband hates change of that sort and would tell me they didn't work, made him sick or whatnot, I actually dumped them in the expensive bottle and never told him until they were gone. Neither of us ever noticed a difference, so we save a ton of money and the Walgreens Ibuprofen kicks our aches and pains to the curb.
Since that first purchase I have incorportated other into our daily routine. I purchase Walgreens Antacid tablets and they work great. I also purchase the Walgreens brand hydrocortisone for the husband, who deals with excema and it works very well on his skin.
Did you know that all Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products are pharmacist recommended, come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and contain most of the same active ingredients as the leading national brands?
Additionally, the purchase of ever Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products contributes to the Walgreens Way to Well Fund™. The Walgreens Way to Well Fund™ will provide free preventive health tests as well as other health and wellness services and education to local communities. Some of those services will include preventive health tests through the National Urban League Health & Wellness Tour and vouchers redeemable in select stores.
Several of my fellow bloggers are giving away Walgreens Gift Cards, check out the giveaways. for yourself!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
ResVitale Collagen Enhance Review & Giveaway
I had heard many times that a glass of red wine a day is good for you, but I had no idea all the benefits that come from polyphenol. Then I had the opportunity to review several products from ResVitale so I read up on them and was amazed at how much their products are said to benefit.Familiar with the French Paradox -- the notion that, despite a diet rich in high-fat foods, the French exhibit a remarkably low incidence of heart disease compared to Americans -- Dr. Joseph Maroon contributed to the research and development of the Resveratrol molecule. This potent polyphenol, found in red wine grapes, is believed to activate the SIRT1 'longevity gene,' causing a slowing in many of the degenerative effects associated with aging. A renowned neurosurgeon and triathlete, Dr. Maroon's innovative findings struck home and fueled his desire to combat the aging process.
I am currently 35 years old and even though I don't think I "look it" I know that forty is just around the corner and that I didn't always take as good of care of my skin as I do now (think 90's & tanning beds) so wrinkles could be right around the corner. I really want to avoid those and since botox is not in my budget.....Well that's where the ResVitale Collagen Enhance is going to help me out!
Collagen Enhance:Achieve beautiful, youthful skin with this convenient alternative to pills. Our Collagen Enhance Skin-Revitalizing fruit chews deliver the age-defying properties of natural Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid with red wine antioxidants to help boost skin elasticity and firmness. Delivered in a convenient, soft chew form, this delicious chew is a must-have if you seek to preserve your most vibrant self for years to come. Our great-tasting fruit chews are the delightful way to boost your daily anti-oxidant intake and maintain your ageless appearance and youthful vigor.I have to tell ya, this is the easiest and tastiest beauty routine I have ever used, hands down!! The yummy chews come in a Burgundy Berry flavor and are a tart but sweet treat that actually look forward to eating! Containing 250 mg of collagen and red wine antioxidants, you only need to eat one per day. They come sealed in a pouch and individually wrapped, but as soon as you open the bag you can smell them. I have been eating one a day for the last month and really feel as if I notice a difference in the skin of my face, my chin/neck especially seems to be firmer. I'll be heading to GNC for another bag my next day off!
BUY IT: ResVitale Products are sold exclusively at GNC stores. $19.99 per bag
WIN IT: ResVitale is going to give one of my readers a full size package of the award winning Collagen Enhance.
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Since I have one RaffleCopter giveaway and one non RaffleCopter giveaway today, I will post both here.
The Winner of the Tropical Traditions Cream is: #8 Annie1
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It's Naturally Skinsational, Rejuvenating Skin Care Recipes Review
"The first ever collection of natural anti-aging skin care recipes that effectively promote facial rejuvenation while treating a wide range of aging skin concerns." by Sue DolanI am one of those odd mixes of women that is sometimes a really girly girl and at other times I am dishin it out with the guys. One of my girly attributes is that I have always loved pampering my skin with masks, scrubs and the like. I have even dabbled in making my own soaps and body scrubs but never really made anything for my face because I couldn't find any good recipes that I felt comfortable using on myself.
Sue Dolan changed that when I received her ebook of Natural Skin Care Recipes. It is over a hundred pages of all natural recipes to pamper your skin, and even has list of Natural Skin Care ingredients and what their properties are along with a glossary in the back.
Everything in this awesome book can be found in your kitchen or picked up at the local grocery store. Ingredients like fruits, lemon, oatmeal, honey, yogurt, various herbs or flowers and the like. I have tried several of the recipes personally and just love the way my skin feels so pampered afterwards. The recipes are all very easy to make and would even be great to do with your teen or pre-teen daughter.
Just a sample of what you will find inside this amazing book:
- 1/4 apple
- 3 T carrot
- 1/8 t nutmeg
- 2 T grapefruit juice
- 1/2 packet plain gelatin
(mild exfoliant with astringent properties)
You can purchase your own copy of Naturally Skinsational at http://www.skincareresourcecenter.com/facial-recipes.html for $19.95.
If you would like a sample before purchasing, you can download a FREE set of custom designed printable recipe cards HERE. (on the bottom left hand side of the page is an "add to cart" button, click that--it's set to $0.00- and checkout)
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
Green Tea Plus: Natural Weight Loss Supplement, review & giveaway
"Green Tea Plus" is the only complete, natural weight loss formula clinically proven to boost your metabolism without artificial stimulants.My Thoughts:
"Green Tea +", a natural weight loss and metabolism boosting supplement by Delta Labs can help trim your waistline with a unique blend of fat-burning ingredients. We've combined the proven potency of seven natural weight loss aids, including two of the best energy catalysts ever - acai berry and green tea - into a unique formulation that can support your weight-loss goals safely, swiftly - and for sure!
I've been up and down the diet road many times. Most recently I realized that at the age of 35, my metabolism isn't what it was at 25 and just "dieting" isn't gonna cut the cake. So I haven't been dieting. I have been consciously working on making healthier choices and working out at least four days a week. I've spent more time outside so far this summer than I have in the last two years. If I want a treat, I don't deprive myself. The weight is coming off, slowly, but I feel better than if I was to jump on a liquid diet or starve myself and it's a way of life I know I can manage.
Of course I have been tempted by all the miracle weight loss pills out there but I know in my mind they don't work. That's the great thing about this supplement. It's just another thing I can incorporate into my life. Green Tea is good for you and the supplement contains no artificial chemical compounds. You are supposed to take two pills every morning and I tried that. but as someone sensitive to caffeine I felt like a crazed person hopped up on speed that time. Since then I take one pill with a huge glass of water and feel fine. I like the fact that I am not kidding myself with a miracle pill and am instead taking a natural weight loss supplement.
Naturally Fit facebook page
BUY IT: You can purchase Green Tea Plus online for the discounted price of $39.95
WIN IT: Thanks to ShopDeltaLabs.com I have an extra bottle of "Green Tea" to share with one of my readers.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Cube Dog Review
I'm an iPhone addict. I think back to when I didn't have one, or even worse when I dragged myself kicking and screaming into the texting world 3 years ago and cringe. I love my iPhone for oh so many reasons; email and Facebook are just a fingertip away. I can check the weather for the day, standing outside in my pj's waiting for the dogs to do their thing at the crack of dawn. I can read a book anytime, instead of cramming one into my purse to take along with me. Most of all I love apps. Apps of all sorts. I like ones for me and I also keep ones on their to amuse my nieces when we are in the car.
Cube Dog is a new app that is really quite adorable. I had a blast downloading it and creating my own cube dog. Some of the really nifty features of this app include the ability to create your very own unique cube dog by picking whatever colors and parts you like, full 3D graphics with the ability to rotate and zoom; high quality 3D animations; and it is compatible with the the iPhone and iPod touch 4 with camera.
It really only took me a couple minutes to create a cute little guy that I very originally named Blue. You can pet him and he'll love you or tap the screen to see what happens. The first time I tapped the screen I almost died laughing because he turned into a Ninja :)
|Blue as a Ninja-captured with the in app camera
You can even turn the background off and instead have it go to camera mode, which places whatever is in the viewfinder as the background. What kid wouldn't get a kick out of that? Driving in the car and having the passing scenery as the background for their cube dog?
|Lilly hangin with Buster :)
I know it has kept me amused, it's an adorable app and safe for all ages and genders of children when so many apps are often inappropriate. Best of all it's *Free*, free apps are definitely my favorite. Still not sure if it's for you (or your kids---or even a husband that can't sit still, lol) then you really should check them out on Facebook and be on the look out for an amazing contest that will be happening from June 13th-17th.
*app is only compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch 3rd gen and iPod touch 4th gen. All must have iOS 4.0 or higher
While Cube Dog provided me with the app to review, the opinions I've expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint. Cube Dog, Clever Girls Collective and I promote Blog With Integrity.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Simple Green Garage Products Review & Giveaway
A family owned company for more than thirty years, they care about the products and the environment they effect. You can read more about how Simple Green came to be in my previous two posts or in the About Us section of their website, from which I am quoting the following paragraph:
In 1989, Bruce FaBrizio and Simple Green founded the EGBAR® Foundation. EGBAR is an acronym for Everything's Gonna Be All Right. The foundation is funded by a percentage of Simple Green sales, which goes toward a national education curriculum that teaches children about the environment and how to care for it. Funds also support community clean-up projects, and most recently, partnerships with The Catalina Island Conservancy and The SEA Lab. These partners also focus on improving children's understandings of environmental issues and supports actions toward improving the environment around us. With the support of Simple Green, as well as the generous donations from people all over the world, the EGBAR Foundation is making a difference by teaching everyone to "Think Globally, Act Locally."Between the good the company and it's founders do, the kick butt products and the fact that Bruce & his wife Vivienne actually have one more dog than I do, well, I am definitely hooked!
This time around I (err...we--if I include the husband) are reviewing the Garage Products. These products are part of what every man needs for his "man cave" (i.e. garage) or what every woman needs if she broke through the "man cave" ceiling and just so happens to take care of her own outdoor projects :)
To be completely honest, I'm not ashamed to admit, I don't have any desire to wash my car, make sure the rims are sparkly etc. etc. I think that since I do the grocery shopping hubs should wash my darn car (or do the grocery shopping). But between the massive amounts of rain and our summer work schedules we are very rarely home at the same time, unless it's after 10 at night....so I bit the bullet and washed the car myself--don't tell him I know how or I'll never get him to do it again!
- Non-Toxic and biodegradable
- Safer to use around children and pets
Extreme Simple Green Motorsports is ready-to-use, and safe for use on aluminum, carbon fiber & more.
This convenient spray bottle is super easy to use, even for a chick who is grudgingly cleaning her car. I simply pointed and sprayed on the hubcaps and then also sprayed the areas that had that sticky tar that shoots up when they patch the potholes. I let it sit for about two minutes then wiped with a damp cloth. The grease and dirt just slid right off.
You really need very little of this product in order to get a good foamy lather, it recommended an ounce--I may have used a tad bit more than that!
It really does have a great smell and is silky smooth on your hands....almost feels like a body wash! Check out the before and afters and mind you, the after picture is just washing--no wax!
|Before--yucky tar spots
|After--trust me, I put VERY little effort into this :)
Simple Green Hand Cleaner Gel can be used with or without water, and contains lanolin and pumice for heavy-duty cleaning that won't dry hands. For the benefit of my readers I did my gardening without gloves--this will not happen again--so that I could show you how easy it is to clean up with the Hand Cleaner. It feels good and leaves behind a limey scent.
Simple Green Scrubbing Pad is pre-loaded with Original Simple Green and can be used repeatedly by just adding water. I decided to spare you video or pictures of my me scrubbing my stove. I'll just tell you these pads kick but. They are big enough to get a good grip but not so big you can't work with them. I love the fact that they are pre-loaded with soap. They did an excellent job cleaning my stove grates (is that what those are called?) I was even going to force hubby to clean the grill with them but the grill went to grill heaven.
I can very much say that I recommend all of these products and proudly stand behind that statement. I purchase Simple Green on my own since I have started reviewing their products and will continue to do so.
BUY IT: You can purchase Simple Green Products at select retailers near you (find one HERE) or you purchase through the Simple Green Online Store. Father's day is right around the corner and any Dad, husband or boyfriend would love these products. They can keep all their "toys"-motorcycles, ATVs, cars or heck even tractors--shiny and the envy of the neighbors!
WIN IT: One reader is going to win the exact Simple Green Garage Products package I received and reviewed.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Barielle Review & Giveaway
About Barielle:
Their story began more than 30 years ago at the Belmont Racetrack. Husband and wife equestrian aficionados devised a breakthrough formula to condition the hooves of their million-dollar thoroughbred racehorses. Reformulated for women and men, the miracle product "Nail Strengthener Cream" was born and Barielle was founded. Their Barielle Nail Strengthener Cream, which helps nails grow healthier and stronger while resisting splits, peels, and breaks, remains a best-selling product even today.Summer is finally here and with a vengance. That means us ladies want our feet to be sandal ready and to have pretty toes peaking out. If your anything like me though, summer is a crazy hectic time of year and salon appointments aren't in the cards as often as we'd like. Luckily, Barielle has an affordable line of hand and foot care products that will enable you to be open toe sandal glam! I got to try out several of their products and can tell you they definitely rock!
Barielle Total Foot Care Cream
I'm on my feet constantly, have been for years and they can definitely show it unless I am careful to take care of them. (especially since I'm one of those people that hate wearing socks and would rather be barefoot). I also don't have the time or patience for extensive beauty routines. If it is something the requires a bunch of steps you can bet I won't keep it up.
That's why I adore this foot care cream. I can apply the cream right before I go to bed and let it work it's magic all night long. One step and that's it.
It has a baby fresh scent that is very soft and contains no harsh ingredients that might irritate cracked, dry heels. cost $12
- Luxurious conditioning cream that helps eliminate calluses and cracks
- Contains NO harsh peeling ingredients, acids, or camphor
- Leaves your feet feeling soft and silky
- Baby powder fragrance
- Apply one or twice per day
I am a nail polish addict. I typically tend to go for bright, bold colors so this time I decided to look at the pink family for a change of pace. It goes on smooth, without air bubbles or clumping and is a nice even color. They have tons of shades to choose from. price $8.00 or 2 for $12
Barielle Ultra Speed Dry Manicure Extender
Have I mentioned I have no patience and no time? I love to polish my nails and change them up constantly but hate having to wait for them to dry. This topcoat is fabulous. It goes on like liquid glass, dries your manicure quickly and keeps your nails looking shiny and pretty. I don't think I can do my nails without it anymore! price $16
~Quick drying top coat with UV protection
~Keeps dark colors from fading and light colors from yellowing
~Apply as needed after manicure
The awesome folks at Barielle are going to give one of my readers a Barielle Nail Stengthener Cream (this is not one of the items I reviewed) (price $10)
- The most popular, ground-breaking product for nail treatment
- Helps strengthen nails to resist splits, peels and breaks
- Use daily to maintain healthy nails
- Noticeable improvement in 3-4 weeks
- Can be used over nail polish or on bare nails
Friday, June 3, 2011
Spongeables: #37 Babes Mami and #53 Raven in a Blue Room
Prefense Hand Sanitizer: #18 Lynette
Pretty Woman Nails: #8 Boobies
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Posted by tourdemars to Life on Mars at September 20, 2004 10:55 AMRecent analyses of ESA's Mars Express data reveal that concentrations of water vapour and methane in the atmosphere of Mars significantly overlap. This result, from data obtained by the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer (PFS), gives a boost to understanding of geological and atmospheric processes on Mars, and provides important new hints to evaluate the hypothesis of present life on the Red Planet.
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Sticking to the 'drip' timetable NASA is:
Garvin explained that NASA's Mars Odyssey detected a higher concentration of hydrogen, not necessarily water ice. Mars Odyssey cannot observe "water ice layers", Garvin said, only the presence of hydrogen.
Furthermore, that hydrogen, he added, could be due to hydrated minerals, such as those found on the surface by the Mars Exploration Rovers and also detected from orbit by the Mars Express OMEGA imaging spectrometer.
In Garvin's view, the real test will come when future spectrometers -- such as those destined to fly aboard the NASA Phoenix lander to be launched in 2007, and potentially carried on the Mars Science Laboratory in 2009 -- corroborate the Mars Express measurements.
I'm feeling so 'dripped' on that I need a Martian towel. :D
Garvin n the Joker Poker Geologists running the Lab and still setting the timetable for 'disclosure' of what we already know we know.
There's a FACE n a few Pyramids in Cydonia and LIFE on Mars now.
Bob... :D
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I wouldn't be surprised if D&T Enterprises was selling promotional products to other police departments as giveaways in thier community outreach programs.Wow! According to today's Tribune that Pittsburgh Police Chief's matter is sure heating up with the FBI raid.
Some one told me that those police car radios may have been purchased by many of the municipalities in the county.
This was never addressed in any of the articles. This turns out to be very big $$$$. No wonder the FBI is moving swiftly. Will the scope spill over the Pgh boundry?


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This is a collection of 15 great stories from some of our favorite sites around the web. Those of us in the industry call it a "link dump." We run two per day. We call the first one "Morning Dump" because it's early and we're immature. We call this one "Morning Dump: Afternoon Edition" because we're lazy and uncreative by noon each day (click the pics to read each article):
1. 6 Terrifying Predators Routinely Owned by Adorable Prey (Cracked)
2. Dr. Pepper Didn't Think These Marketing T-Shirts Through (NextRound)
3. Lil Wayne's Unplugged Is a Complete Joke (CavemanCircus)
4. Whoopsie Daisy of the Day (thedailywh.at)
5. Microkini Mayhem (CoedMagazine)
6. Alam McNish Audi R18 Le Mans 24hrs Mega Crash (TotallyCrap)
7. That's the Manager Climbing the Fence (HotClicks)
8. Pictures Taken at Exactly the Right Moment (Izismile)
9. My Experience with D-Box Rumble Motion Seats (Unreality)
10. Shakira Sexy Pole Dancing Video (CelebJihad)
11. The Biggest Home Improvement Fail Involving a Hot Tub and a Crane You'll Ever See (Brobible)
12. Thug Impersonates Detroit Lions DB, Runs Up $2,600 Bar Tab (BustedCoverage)
13. Ice up and Lift More (MensFitness)
14. Kenny Omega Upsets Justin Liger For the JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship at the ECW Arena in South Philly (HeymanHustle)
15. The World's Six Known Supervolcanoes (Ranker)


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|Center for Arts plans Luau event
The Three Lakes Center for the Arts in the Northwoods will host a luau at Kirby's Pine Isle Sunday, March 10, at 4 p.m.
"Are you tired of the ice, cold and snow and need a cure for the winter blues," asked Marie Moore of the Center for the Arts. "Think sunshine and warm breezes and come join us for hot island hors d'oeuvres and cool topical drinks. Dig out your Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts and flip-flops for the costume contest."The luau is a fundraiser for the Center for the Arts and
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On the Acton Institute's PowerBlog, John Couretas has a good post (Got a feelin' of Eco-Justice?) response to "the cascading daily disclosures of Climategate . . . global warming alarmist operating within the progressive/liberal precincts of churches and their activist organizations" have taken to dismissing science and playing " the theology card!" … [Read more...]
Fundamentalism: It's Not Just for Right Wing Christians Anymore
Turkey and Religious Liberty
My interview with Turkish journalist Mustafa Akyol was published today in The Acton Institute's Religion & Liberty quarterly. Our talk focused on the prospects for greater economic and religious liberty in Turkey. Mustafa blogs at The White Path. Excerpt: Let's talk about religious freedom. There's a great tension between the modern secularist path of Turkey, going back to Ataturk, and the revival of Islam and its influence on politics. Will this be a winner take all battle, or is Turkey working out something a little more complex in the future? I say there will be room for all of these views, and Turkey will be more pluralistic than it used to be. Actually, right now, the battle is between the people who want to create room for pluralism and those who want to keep it homogeneously secular. Keep in mind that the founding idea of the Turkish Republic was very monolithic. It picked up the narrative of the French Enlightenment in that secularism would make the country safe from … [Read more...]


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Throughout his career Caddell was an outstanding lawyer and a dedicated public servant. His skill and knowledge of the law were recognized locally and state-wide as he represented individual, corporate, and governmental clients.
John Caddell was a leader in his community. He worked to expand local health facilities, hospice programs, stronger support for education, industrial development, and efforts to improve and strengthen racial and community relations. He was recognized for his work with the United Way of Morgan County, the Morgan County Minority Development Association, and the Decatur Board of Education by the naming of an elementary school in his honor.
He was also a recognized leader throughout the state. He served 25 years on the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. He was National President of the University of Alabama Alumni Association. For a brief time he served as interim President of the University of Alabama when then University President Dr. David Mathews became a member of President Gerald Ford's cabinet.
And John Caddell served his profession as a member of the Board of Bar Commissioners from 1939 to 1954, the Board of Bar Examiners from 1950 to 1951, and as Alabama State Bar President from 1951 to 1952. He was also a founding member of the Farrah Law Society and the University of Alabama Law School Foundation.
John A. Caddell served his state, his community, his profession, and his fellow man. As his nominator for the Hall of Fame stated, he strove for "compassion and excellence in all things". He accepted the honor and privilege of practicing law with its corresponding obligations of honesty, dedication, and service.