text:
Do you have an old frame that needs a makeover? Or perhaps a you have one that you came across at a thrift store or garage sale that you love, but aren't sure what to do with? I have a solution for you...one that won't you take long, but that will give it a whole new look and purpose!!! I absolutely love turning frame into trays! They're darling used as an actual tray, or as a base for a pitcher of flowers, like I have in the picture above. It's seriously so easy, and you all know I'm about simple and inexpensive ideas! I love the idea of chalkboard paint on a tray...leaving cute messages on it when you're delivering breakfast in bed, or as part of your decor for the current holiday … [Read more...]
{turning a frame into a tray}
{diy stenciled magnet blocks}
Hi, it's Michelle from Chalkboard Blue! I wanted to share with you some fun magnet blocks that you can make... They are simply cut from a long board of trim measuring 3 in. wide and are perfect to use on a magnet board or fridge. They are perfect for Back to School paperwork, pictures, etc... 1. Cut your blocks 2 in. tall. They should already be 3 in. wide. 2. Glue a Magnet to back of each block. 3. Paint your blocks a color of your choice... 4. Cut Stencils out of contact paper on a Silhouette Cameo or purchase already made stencils and place stencils on the blocks... 5. Paint colors of your choice to fill in the stencils... Remove your stencil and your … [Read more...]
Mason Jar Salt & Pepper Shakers
My salt & pepper shakers bit the dust a few months ago, and even after looking and looking, I couldn't find anything I loved. The ones that I had had looked just like mason jars, and I really loved them, so I decided to make my own! Talk about EASY...this just might be the easiest project ever! It only took a few supplies and about 10 minutes to make the most adorable Mason Jar Salt & Pepper Shakers! I seriously LOVE them. They look so cute on the table, both indoors and out. If you're entertaining, and need several sets of shakers, these are perfect, since they're so inexpensive, easy-to-make, and charming. Think how fun a set of these would be for a wedding gift!! You … [Read more...]
{you're special…birthday jar}
One of my best friends in all the world had a birthday this week. And not just any birthday...the big 30!!!! I left her 6 months ago when we moved to Texas, and I was SO sad that I was going to miss this milestone. I knew I wanted to send her something to really celebrate this particular birthday, and let her know how special she is to me. So...I made her a birthday jar! It's just a simple pint-size mason jar, but it's what's inside that really counts. Tucked away inside the jar are 30 things (one for each year) about her that I love---special memories, characteristics, qualities, talents, and all those things that make a friendship what they are. I thought it was the perfect way to … [Read more...]
{diy burlap stockings with crap i've made}
I have forever loved burlap Christmas stockings, and I decided now was the time to do it! Since sewing is not my best talent, lol, I knew exactly where to turn. Char, my friend over at Crap I've Made, is a supremely talented seamstress, and she very kindly sent me a pattern and fabulous tutorial I could easily follow. I LOVE LOVE how they turned out. Simple, understated, and perfect. I love this pattern because anyone can do it. It uses the selvaged edge of the burlap for the top of the stocking, which gives it a nice looking finish without hemming...and easier, too! The actual sewing is quick; cutting the burlap and interfacing will take you the most amount of time, but it's a … [Read more...]
{diy personalized mugs & dishes} great gift idea!
With the holidays quickly approaching (Thanksgiving is in 3 weeks???), it's the time for easy and simple gift giving ideas and decor projects. How about personalized mugs for gift giving, and personalized dishes for serving, decor, and everyday use? You won't believe how simple it is to do, and they can both be done very inexpensively. I've been wanting to try the porcelain paint pens you can find at Michael's or other hobby stores that are made specifically for porcelain/ceramic dishes, and once cured, are dishwasher safe. I finally tried it, and I LOVE it! I found these simple white bowls at the dollar store for $1 each a few years ago, and it was time for a little face lift! I … [Read more...]
{mason jar drinking glass gift set}
Last week I was invited to a bridal shower for two sisters that are getting married a month apart this summer, and I wanted to come up with a really fun gift for them. I thought they would be ones that would love the mason jars as much as I do, and I decided that I would make them each a mason jar drinking glass set, using the very box that they came in!!! SO fun!!! This is an incredibly easy gift to put together, and it turns out SO SO cute! It will be a hit with whomever you give it to, whether it's for a wedding, housewarming, birthday, Christmas...anytime! It's also very cost-effective--I made each set for less than $10!!! Even though you can buy special mason jars, … [Read more...]
Handprint Aprons {Mother's Day}
Sometimes it seems like the years past faster than the days do, and capturing little handprints are like freezing a moment in time. When my oldest was small, I made an apron with his handprint on it for my dad for Father's Day. I still LOVE seeing his tiny little hand on that apron. ♥ This year it was grandmas' turn... I love how these Handprint Aprons turned out! This is an easy and super fun project---the hardest part will be trying to get the handprints in the right places with a minimum of wiggling! I love gifts that the kids can contribute to, and it created some really great family time. {SUPPLIES} canvas apron fabric paint (make sure it's washable!) fabric, matching … [Read more...]
{DIY mason jar soap pump}
About 10 years ago I fell in love with the most darling mason jar soap pump that I saw in a catalog...and I didn't buy it. I regretted that decision for a long time, because I absolutely adore them, but now I can make my own! I'm SO happy with it--I can't wait wait to make a few more. :) I was surprised at how quick they are to make--it really only took about 15-20 minutes to get it put together, plus the overnight drying time. I used a vintage mason jar and zinc lid that I found at a garage sale a couple of years ago, but you could use a regular mason jar. You do need to use the zinc lid though, and after a quick google search, I came up with a few buy options--for around $1 … [Read more...]
Wood Pallet Photo Display
I recently acquired a bunch of wood pallets, and I couldn't wait to get going on a list of projects that I had in mind for them. I had a vision of using them to display family photos, and there was a blank spot in my house that would be a perfect place for it to settle in. I love love love the end result! The clothespins make it extremely versatile, and I can switch pictures in and out whenever I like. I've clipped our most recent family pictures, but I thought about displaying past photos that were taken during the current season or holiday. It would be so fun to feature old Halloween pictures at Halloween, Christmas pictures at Christmas time, etc. Where can you find … [Read more...]


text:
The Kingsbury Run Murders or Cleveland Torso Murders
A Single Killer?
By Sunday, the day before the convention was to start, stories of a psychopathic maniac on the loose were in every newspaper. Ness quietly met with Sergeant James Hogan, his newly appointed head of the Homicide Division, and David Cowles, the head of the crime lab. Ness wanted Hogan, the tall, white-haired veteran police detective, to give him the background on these decapitation murders that were filling the newspapers. Ness had already spoken to the coroner who mentioned four, possibly even five, decapitation murders going back as far as 1934.
Ness wanted to know if Hogan thought all the cases, including the Lady of the Lake and Flo Polillo, were connected. The veteran policeman was reluctant to voice too strong an opinion, in case Ness had an entirely different one.
The deaths of the three men found in Kingsbury Run seemed different, Hogan said. They had all been laid out where they were sure to be discovered in a day or two. There was a different pattern to the mutilations, too. Except for the emasculation of Andrassy and his companion, the bodies were whole from the neck down. But the two women, Hogan pointed out, Florence Polillo and the Lady of the Lake had been dismembered as well as decapitated and their bodies were not found in Kingsbury Run.
Then there was the issue of motive. Police science in the 1930's dictated that to solve a murder you tracked down everybody who had a motive for the killing until you had the person with the means and opportunity. The motives proposed for the Kingsbury Run double murder, whether it was jealousy, revenge or sexual deviation did not fit well if the victims were female.
Ness seemed lost in thought for several minutes, remembering the opinion that David Cowles had shared before Hogan had arrived. Cowles was convinced it was a single killer, but hadn't been able to get Hogan to agree. Hogan sat quietly, waiting for his boss to speak. "Jim, you've got a real problem on your hands," Ness concluded. "The same guy did them all. Too much similarity to be coincidental. Death by decapitation. The expert hand with a knife. Bodies all cleaned up and neat. I can't tell you why he kills women one way and men another, but it's the same man, I guarantee you."
Hogan had more sense than to argue with him. He didn't know the "Boy Wonder" well enough to know if he tolerated disagreement from subordinates. Hogan asked him if there was anything special he wanted done, now that he had come to the conclusion about a single murderer.
Ness was very clear in his instructions. There was to be absolutely no suggestion to the newspapers that they were looking for one murderer and absolutely no further information whatsoever while the convention was going on, otherwise visitors would be afraid to step outside their hotel rooms. After the effort Mayor Burton had gone to getting the convention to Cleveland, he would be furious if some lunatic spoiled it.
"Jim, I want you to do everything in your power to catch this maniac," he instructed Hogan. "Cowles, I know you'll put the crime lab at Jim's disposal."

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Made With Love: Passing On The Traditions
December 22, 2010 at 11:52 am , by Jennifer Castoro
Three things the holiday season has us thinking about: family, traditions and food. Guest blogger Monica Bhide, columnist, blogger, foodie and author of Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen, shares her thoughts on the close ties between love, cooking and recipes passed down through the years.
This morning I was making a lentil soup for my family, almost exactly the way my grandmother in India taught me decades ago. Or so I first thought. Her recipe used six tablespoons of butter, onions, garlic, red lentils, about eight different spices, loads of cilantro and a touch of salt. I recall my mom making this but with much less butter, baby peas for us kids and no salt as Dad was watching his sodium. As I smelled the aroma of garlic from the soup that I was stirring, it occurred to me that my soup today was in truth a reflection of my life here in the states, far away from India: butternut squash, chicken stock instead of water and no cilantro as my hubby thinks it tastes soapy.
The changes to the recipe had occurred so slowly, so gradually, that I never really noticed that I had changed it. I have to admit I felt guilty at first, almost as if changing the recipe meant I was changing the memory of a childhood taste. Familiar childhood tastes give us a place to belong: They bear witness to our lives. Changing them seemed sacrilegious. Read more
Categories: Ladies' Lounge | Tags: cooking, Family, recipe, recipes, Relationships, traditions | 2 Comments
A Night In The Life Of A Working Mom
September 30, 2010 at 5:07 pm , by Sue Erneta
I love my job and I love my kids but sometimes the two combine for nights like this:
Run out of work. Must make two subways then catch the New Jersey transit train to Secaucus so Pablo can pick me up. We have to get the girls by 6:30 p.m. because daycare closes at 6:30 p.m. Closed means closed. As in, we'll be penalized $3 per kid—that'd be $6!—for every MINUTE we're late. So run, run, run.
Made my trains. Thank goodness. Pablo picked me up. Twenty minutes to talk to my husband about everything else that's happening in our lives before the kids take over. Selling the house… blah, blah blah… work…. blah, blah blah… his family, my family, blah, blah blah.
Tons of traffic. Oh my God—are we going to make it? What? The street is closed? We park nearby and Pablo jumps a fence to grab the girls with just minutes to spare. (Yes, he seriously jumped over a fence.) The girls are in the car and the chaos begins. "Stop taunting me!" Lily the 2-year-old says to her 5-year-old sister, Sophia. They're fighting over which song they want to hear. They each want whatever the other one doesn't want, of course. "Sophia, did you just hit her?" I ask. My cell phone rings. "Oh, hi Realtor. What? The people who wanted to come for a second showing want to come tonight? At 8pm? Okay—as long as they realize that Lily will be sleeping and we'll be home." Oh crap, I think. What state is the house in? Certainly not prepped enough for potential buyers!
We get home. Pablo takes the girls and starts dinner while the whirling dervish (that'd be me) bolts upstairs and begins scrubbing bathrooms and making beds (Don't judge, we leave the house at 7 a.m. All four of us. Dressed and ready to go. That's harder than you think.) Oh no, where I am putting this dirty laundry? I guess I'll throw in a load. I'm hiding toys under the bed. Hiding EVERYTHING under EVERYTHING.
I go downstairs to make sure Sophia does her homework. Yes, kindergarteners have homework. (It's usually just drawing and writing which she loves to do in her spare time but hates to do when it's called homework.) After potty time, several books and lots of singing, Lily finally goes to bed. By the time the potential buyers arrive to see the house, it's spotless and quiet. Dinner is cleaned up, all signs of real (crazy) family life are hidden away and we are positioned on the couch reading books to Sophia. We are the picture of calm. Just another quiet evening at home.
Phew. What's your typical evening like?
Categories: Family, Ladies' Lounge | Tags: Family, working mom | 6 Comments
Snow Days
March 4, 2010 at 10:53 am , by Sue Erneta
My husband and I aren't very outdoorsy. (Recently, when a friend suggested we go HIKING on a playdate with the kids, I nearly fell off my chair!) But when Mother Nature decides it's time for snow—which she's done many times this winter—we always get out there with the girls and enjoy it.
We live in a townhouse which means we don't have a big back yard but we make do with the space we have. During the last storm, my husband Pablo did an amazing job of building a winter wonderland: It had two slides, a snow fort as tall as Sophia, and an amazing snowman. As the fashion editor in the family, I'm always called on to accessorize the snowman. This time I grabbed a straw safari hat (party favor from Lily's zoo-themed birthday party last year), an old striped scarf from The Gap, button eyes, and a lipstick nose. I had forgotten about the mouth when Sophia brilliantly suggested a cheese stick. Pablo curled it into a little smile and it was perfect. I loved seeing Sophia come up with such a creative solution.
Our new friend, Frosty, melted in a day but he sure was fun to make. And I'm sure there will be a new Frosty on our next snow day. So, tell me…how do you enjoy the winter weather with your kids?
Categories: Family, Fun | Tags: activities, being a mom, Family, motherhood, snow day, winter | 1 Comment


text:
Hi there, I'm almost 21 yrs old & am living in the state of pennsylvania.. when i was 18 yrs old i ran into 2 wonderful ppl who run their own business, after chatting for a little while we came to an agreement of me living there for a summer to help with that business _ summer being the busiest season. for me it was an opportunity to get away from my crazy life and for them it was very helpful to have a 3rd hand. 3 yrs later im still here & we have become a tight little family just trying to get by everyday by running this business & ect. recently, with this couple now in their early 50's and having no children, they decided they would like to adopt me so they will have someone to pass the business down to eventually, as well as me having the benifits of going to a college university for free through the wife's connection with this college, & i would also be able to recieve insurance which would be awsum because i am not in the best of condition as i should b for my age. there basicanlly is just one concern i have with going through this whole adoption process, the husband was not born here in America but because he married his wife- an American, hes been able to stay here for a good 10 yrs & will continue to. i was just wondering if his specific situation would cause any kind glitch in the process of adoption??
plesae & thankyou u very much for your thoughts


text:
5 tips to sell your home this springby Gerry Barker, Florida Home
Bank Rate
If want to sell your home this spring, prepare for pent-up buyer demand.
Spring might be an even livelier home-selling season this year because homebuyers want to act before interest rates or home prices rise.
Even so, buyers insist on good deals. Even in seller's markets, where the supply of homes for sale can't meet demand from buyers, the overpriced homes are at a disadvantage, says Lynn Findlay, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Belmont, Mass.
"We're seeing competing offers for some homes," Findlay says, but houses with too-high asking prices "aren't selling at all."
Glen Gill, broker and owner at Landmark Properties in Sugar Land, Texas, says three things sell a home in any season: location, condition and price.
"If one of those three isn't good, your home may not sell, but you can always compensate for a less-than-perfect location with a better price," Gill says.
Here are five tips to sell your home this spring.


text:
Free Jazz Music: Mike Jones New Jazz Album
Here is a freebie for jazz music lovers. Download Mike Jones' album Chicago Trio 2010 for free off of Mike Jones' web site. There are 9 tracks in all and they are all recorded live.
Click Here
Free Music: Sci Fidelity Record Sampler
Download the Sci Fidelity Record Sampler for free. Check out the latest releases from SCI Fidelity Records on their brand new 2010 Sampler. You'll get 14 tracks – over 70 minutes of music – from the String Cheese Incident, Umphrey's McGee, Keller & the Keels, Lotus, EOTO, Emmitt-Nershi Band, 30db and many more.
Click Here
Play The Online Game Fiesta for Free
Join the millions of others who play the online game Fiesta for free. Enter this exciting and colorful fantasy world.
Click Here
EXPIRED: Watch Shark Week 2010 for free at the Discovery Channel Web Site
If you missed Shark Week 2010, or just want to relive some of the moments, check out The Discovery Channel web site where you can watch several full episodes of Shark Week 2010 including 'Air Jaws' and 'Shark Bite Beach.'
Click Here
Free Music: The New Smashing Pumpkins EP
Download numerous free tracks from the Smashing Pumpkins web site.
Click Here
Free Streaming Music for Whatever Mood You are In
Stere Mood is a unique streaming music web site that allows you to select the type of mood you are in and then it picks music to match your mood. Stere Mood is tuning emotions.
Click Here
Free Online Music Lessons
Online University Lowdown is an online directory of more than 100 free music lessons you can take on youtube.
Click Here
Watch Classic Movies for Free Online
Here is a unique web site dedicated to brining you access to free classic movies. Watch classic westerns and other action films for free from your computer.
Click Here
Free Music: Biggest Loser Workout Mix Vol. 2
Subway really does seem to be committed to helping American's eat on the go and still be healthy. Now they are once again offering free music downloads. Download 12 free tracks that make up the Subway Biggest Loser Workout Mix Vol. 2.
Click Here
Free Music Festival Finder
No matter what genre of music you like, you can find out about music festival and concert information on this web site for free.
Click Here
Warning: Division by zero in /home4/serious/public_html/templates/yoo_milk/warp/systems/joomla.1.5/layouts/com_content/section/blog.php on line 50


text:
- Mobile site
- E-Newsletters
- News feed
- Find us on Twitter
Follow us for the latest news
- Find us on Facebook
Dorset Echo
Like us on Facebook
Cream in the crops at Langton Herring's Elm Tree Inn (From Dorset Echo)
When news happens get involved. Send your pictures, views and video to us by text and email
Restaurant Reviews RSS Feed
Cream in the crops at Langton Herring's Elm Tree Inn
12:37pm Monday 7th May 2012 in Restaurant Reviews
AS Dorset sloshes around in Britain's wettest drought, thoughts of mid-winter and hearty food continually flood my mind.
With my partner suffering the same affliction, we made our way west, along the coast road from Weymouth, to the Elm Tree Inn at Langton Herring.
For a rain-battered mid-week visit, the handful of people dining in this cosy country pub was understandable.
Ordering at the bar, I managed to veer away from my usual choice of pate followed by steak and instead opted for a brie and cranberry starter with the pie of the day as a main. The pie was steak and ale – but I don't make the rules...
My partner chose scallops in a creamy sauce for a main, with grilled wild mushrooms to start.
The first courses arrived promptly. The mushroom, I am told, tasted excellent. The flavours complemented each other well and the creamy sauce – although perhaps too creamy – was hard not to keep eating.
My brie and cranberry on ciabatta was underwhelming in presentation. Nevertheless, this very simple (perhaps over-priced) dish still tasted good. After all, who doesn't like melted cheese anyway?
After a pause to allow my partner's sauce-filled stomach to prepare for another dish, the mains arrived. The tasty scallops were plucked from the plate with gusto. The second tranche of creamy sauce proved no match for my sea life-devouring other half and the debate over whether to eat the corals still rages.
Back with land-dwelling meats, my steak and ale pie was a mixed bag affair. The pie element was excellent. Deep flavours shone through and quelled my hearty food needs – although I was disappointed by the puff pastry nod towards the word 'pie'.
Unfortunately, like the countryside around, my greens had been submerged for too long and this harmed the flavours.
With no room for dessert and with armbands on, we headed home. Little things make a big difference, but we'll be back.
Comments are closed on this article.


text:
Harvest Plastic Table Cover- 102 Inch
Be the first to Write a Review
In Stock - Ships Tomorrow if order within 17 hr 34 min
Unit Price
1 - 199 packs
Please call: 1-888-909-4569
1 pcs
Quantity: pack(s)
Product DescriptionYou may be able to cook a tasty Thanksgiving meal, but can it top off the delicious harvest on our paper goods? Our plastic table cover measures 54 by 102 inches. Celebrate you Thanksgiving with the classic seasonal colors of autumn with Cool Glow's wide selection of Thanksgiving themed paper goods and decorations! Give thanks with our fall-themed table decorations, and enjoy your Thanksgiving turkey on our autumn inspired plates and napkins perfect as your Thanksgiving dinner!
Customers Who Bought This Product Also Bought
Page 1 of 1
Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
No Rating
Harvest Plastic Table Cover- 102 Inch


text:
Access Keys:
The latest news from the County Council is available to you in regular news releases sent to the press and media in Cumbria and Nationally. News Releases contain information and can also include statements from councillors and officers. You can read them for yourself as news releases are arranged in date order.
Use the menu on the left to select news releases for a particular year, or use the website's search facility to check out particular topics.
For older news releases please got to our News Archive pages.
Nearly £10,000 is being invested in Copeland community projects thanks to the area's county councillors.
Do you like to help your neighbours? Do you have a few hours a week spare to make a difference to other people's lives?
It's party time and all are welcome at Carlisle West Morton Sure Start Children's Centre today (28 May) as they celebrate being rated 'good' by Ofsted following their most recent inspection.
Cumbrians are being urged to come forward to report emotional abuse after new figures revelaed there were nearly 200 incidents of bullying and threatening behaviour towards vulnerable people last year.
Cumbria County Council is carrying out road resurfacing on two Whitehaven streets over four nights starting this Monday, 2 June.
Cumbria County Council's Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is marking Volunteers' Week by calling on people to come forward and help keep their communities safe.
Libraries in Cumbria are issuing another call for young volunteers to help with this year's Summer Reading Challenge.
During Foster Care Fortnight Cumbria County Council is taking the opportunity to bust the myths surrounding fostering. One of the most common is people believing you have to have had your own children to become a foster carer. But that simply isn't the case.
Major highway and drainage improvements to Main Street in Cockermouth are to move to the next phase of development next week.
Community groups and organisations in Barrow are to share a cash boost totalling over £9,000.
Appleby Horse Fair is fast approaching and Cumbria County Council's Trading Standards team are urging market traders attending the Fair to sell ethically and are warning them against selling counterfeit goods.
Life-saving training is being offered to members of the public in South Lakeland this summer.
Carlisle will open a new chapter when the city stages its first literature festival featuring a host of well-known authors and writers later this year.
Cumbria's children in care and foster carers were in the spotlight on Saturday night (17 May) at the first ever Care Cumbria Awards, hosted by Cumbria County Council.
Cumbria County Council and its Fostering Friendly Employers (FFE) are asking everyone in Cumbria to consider whether they have space in their lives to look after a child who needs them.
Cumbria's Health and Wellbeing Board is reminding people they still have time to share their the views on the provision of pharmacy services in Cumbria before the consultation ends on 30 May.
School children throughout Cumbria will be stepping out for National Walk to School Week, which runs from 19-23 May.
County councillors are set to consider planning permission for a new multi-million pound school and community hub in Carlisle.
Boat owners are being urged to steer clear of hot water by taking fire and carbon monoxide safety advice on board.
Being a confidence trickster might be seen as one of the oldest tricks in the book, but the newly-coined issue of Mate Crime is a very serious problem that often goes unreported.
An estimated five-figure crowd turned out for one of Barrow's most memorable ever sporting occasions last night (Thursday 15 May).
Cumbria County Council's Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has been commended for investigating a string of attacks that led to an arsonist being jailed for life.
A farmer has been sentenced to a total of 120 hours community service after pleading guilty at Carlisle Magistrates' Court today (Thursday 15 May) to two charges relating to animal welfare.
Community projects and good causes across Allerdale are to share a cash boost worth more than £8,000.
Cumbria County Council and its Fostering Friendly Employers (FFE) are asking everyone in Cumbria to consider whether they have space in their lives to look after a child who needs them.
County councillors in Carlisle are celebrating the success of the 'Sharing Stories' library project this Sunday by joining in a reunion session which will see families who have benefitted from the scheme being brought back together.
Cumbria County Council's Cabinet has confirmed that students aged over 16 from low income families will still receive free transport to school and college and that post-16 students will have top priority for places in the council's 'spare seats' scheme.
School children throughout Cumbria will be stepping out for National Walk to School Week, which runs from 19-23 May.
Cumbria County Council Chairman Councillor Geoff Cook has praised the county's prize-winners in this year's prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence competition.
Initiatives to boost the local economy in South Lakeland are to receive grants totalling over £16,000.
Community projects and good causes across South Lakeland are to share a cash boost worth more than £10,000.
Cumbria County Council's South Lakeland Local Committee has elected a new Chair and Vice Chair.
- 13/5/2014 - Trading Standards team put schools to the test
Cumbria County Council's Trading Standards team has once again held the successful Consumer Challenge Quiz which educates young people with how to be consumer savvy.
- 13/5/2014 - Unreported physical abuse is focus of safeguarding campaign
Despite nearly 900 reports of physical abuse and neglect in Cumbria last year, the county's adult safeguarding board knows even more goes unreported.
- 12/5/2014 - Im too old to be a foster carer... Not true. If you are over 18 you can foster!Cumbria County Council and its Fostering Friendly Employers (FFE) are asking everyone in Cumbria to consider whether they have space in their lives to look after a child who needs them.
- 12/5/2014 - Local partners gear up for Pearl Izumi Tour Series BAE Systems Barrow round
All of the partners involved in bringing the Pearl Izumi Tour Series professional bike race to Barrow say they're raring to go for this week's big event.
- 12/5/2014 - Rural businesses help shape EU grants scheme
Rural business in Cumbria will be finding out more about the next wave of European funding to be made available through the LEADER programme of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).
- 12/5/2014 - Hoarding fire dangers highlighted
The fire dangers of hoarding in the home are being highlighted in a national campaign.
- 9/5/2014 - Cabinet to welcome Community Infrastructure Levy plans for South Lakeland
Plans to introduce a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in South Lakeland will be discussed when Cumbria County Council's Cabinet meets next week.
- 9/5/2014 - High court strikes out challenge to 2013 county council elections
Two election petitions which sought to challenge the conduct of county council elections in Allerdale last year have been struck out in the High Court. The petitioners were ordered to pay the Returning Officer's costs.
- 9/5/2014 - Appleby Horse Fair Drop-in meetings
A series of daily drop-in meetings for residents in South Lakeland are being held in the run-up to this year's Appleby Fair.
- 9/5/2014 - Cumbrias Police and Crime Panel recommends appointment of new Chief Constable
Cumbria's Police and Crime Panel today recommended that the Police and Crime Commissioner Richard Rhodes should proceed with the appointment of Mr Jerry Graham to the position of Chief Constable for Cumbria Constabulary.
- 9/5/2014 - Cabinet to approve energy saving street lights policy
New road lighting standards which pave the way for a £7.6m investment from Cumbria County Council in new energy efficient street lights are set to be agreed by Cabinet next week (15 May).
- 9/5/2014 - Public meeting to discuss Appleby Horse Fair plans
Residents are being invited to discuss plans for this year's Appleby Horse Fair.
- 8/5/2014 - Cabinet to firm up next steps for on-street parking and resident permit charges
Some of Cumbria's most in-demand on-street parking spaces are set to become more readily available for motorists later this year following new guidance published by the county council on how on-street parking charges should be introduced across Cumbria's six districts.
- 8/5/2014 - Council invites Cumbrians to become part of Cumbrias Biggest Family during Foster Care Fortnight
Cumbria County Council and its Fostering Friendly Employers (FFE) are asking everyone in Cumbria to consider whether they have space in their lives to look after a child who needs them.
- 8/5/2014 - Barrow counts down to cycling bonanza
There's just one week to go before Barrow welcomes some of the UK's top professional cyclists in Cumbria's biggest bike race of the year.
- 6/5/2014 - Eden communities invited to apply for grants
Community groups, youth projects and good causes across Eden are being encouraged to apply for funding.
- 6/5/2014 - Fire strike figures
Firefighters in Cumbria responded to 15 incidents during three days of strike action.
- 6/5/2014 - Adult safeguarding campaign starts with financial abuse
The first week of a new adult safeguarding campaign targeting unreported abuse kicks off today with a focus at financial abuse.
- 2/5/2014 - Trading standards urges local people not to be one of the four million scammed every year
Trading standards officers will be offering advice on how to fight back against fraudsters during Scams Awareness Month this May.
- 2/5/2014 - Students are steered in safe ways to cycle
Students at three Carlisle secondary schools are among the latest to receive specialist cycle training to help them stay safe on their bikes.
- 2/5/2014 - Illegal tobacco haul siezed
Illicit cigarettes and counterfeit tobacco have been siezed in a county-wide sting.
- 2/5/2014 - Council welcomes nuclear new build land deal
Cumbria County Council's Cabinet member for nuclear issues has welcomed an important step in the development of a new nuclear power station at Moorside, West Cumbria.
- 1/5/2014 - Road improvements on three routes in North Cumbria
Cumbria County Council and Connect Roads are to work together to carry out improvements on sections of the A6071, A689 and A7.
- 1/5/2014 - Memorial footbridge to get makeover
A memorial footbridge in Carlisle is to get a makeover to coincide with the centenary of the start of the First World War.


text: I have a stb velocity 4400 vid card. Stb sold out and now they are not updating drivers. I'm using nvidia's refrence drivers but I cant get rid of stb's tweak utility! Since nvidia's drivers have this utility as well, I fear they interfear with each other. i want the get rid of all the stb residue i can. help me out.


text:
The third interview in our Finding the New Black series. And if you missed the first two, find the articles with Lena Waithe HERE and HERE and Terence Nance HERE.
This is the part of the series I'll call breaking in.
Ben is a writer's writer. After making a comfortable living in corporate communications for Bank of America, he realized his passion for scripted television and soon left Wall Street to pursue his dream in Los Angeles. There, he participated in the ABC Production Associates Program, the Cosby Screenwriting Fellowship, and also became a finalist for writing programs at NBC, CBS, Warner Bros, and a host of others. He has worked as a development assistant, script coordinator and writer's assistant on series including The Deep End, Fairly Legal, and most recently ABC's Castle. And after several years of hustle, he's managed to secure both a manager and an agent, and is making his foray into short films, web series, and features.
As often as we discuss the need for more black faces in front of and behind the camera, sometimes there isn't enough emphasis or exploration into just how much time, effort, and assistance is needed to reach that goal. Ben, to me, is reflective of that struggle. We sat down to chat about his journey as a young writer working to rise up the ranks.
S&A: Tell me about how you made the transition from the corporate world to entertainment.
BCJ: It got to the point where I was putting in 80, 90 hours a week working on Wall Street, and I realized, if I'm going to put this much time and energy into a career, I should find out what my passion is. And I was flipping through the course catalog at NYU and saw TV writing. It was around 2005 when Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives were catching on. It was a good time for television. So I started to take this writing course and it became the highlight of my week, and I realized, people actually do this for a living. They transform their passions for storytelling into a real career, and I didn't know that existed before. I'm from Memphis. Nobody I knew worked in entertainment. We all worked at FedEx. That's just what we did. So to be in New York and go to NYU and to study TV writing - I just caught the bug and I got hooked.
What moved me to LA was the Production Associates Program. It basically became like graduate school. We were floater assistants, but on any given day I could walk into ABC and they would tell me, you have to cover this production executive's desk. It was like an education, because before I moved here, I didn't know what a studio or a network was, I didn't know the difference between a current exec and a development exec, but that's what you absolutely have to educate yourself on if you want to be in this business. You have to know the players and the companies and how it all works.
S&A: And when you got your first job in television, what was that like for you? What were some things you picked up along the way?
BCJ: When I got hired as a script coordinator it was a huge learning curve, because literally once a writer is finished with a script, the first person to see it is the script coordinator, whose job it is to catch any typos, fix any grammar, so it's ready to be published widely. You really have to surrender your life and you can't necessarily have any qualms about it, because if a writer finishes a script at two in the morning, and it has to go out that day for production, you just have to get it done.
I remember one time it was my birthday and my friends threw me a surprise party. But I knew that if I left my house I had to have my laptop with me just in case. You don't always get a heads up that a script is coming out. Sometimes a network note will come in late or when you don't expect it. But it was my birthday party and I had to excuse myself for a while to get a script out. I didn't mind it because I was dedicated. I'm in this for the long haul, for as long as I can, to be valuable to any show that I work on.
BCJ: It's different for everybody. For me, it was an interesting story. One of the writers on Castle called down to the office and asked for someone to go meet her agent at the security gate, and bring her to the stage. I said sure. That's the thing about being there and doing whatever the writers need. Sometimes it's as simple as going to get coffee or going to the security gate, but just being that person that they can call to help them out. So I walked to the gate and saw this guy in a suit, who was a colleague of the agent I was going to meet. And we were just standing there waiting on his cohort to park, and we started talking - I told him my story, how I got to LA, the different shows that I've worked on, my perspective on writing. Little did I know he was also an agent, and after we had maybe a 15-minute conversation he said, send me your material.
And it was very much out of happenstance. But when he told me to send him material, I had two solid scripts – a pilot and a spec – that I'd been working on for a good amount of time. These scripts have gotten me into the finals of writing programs. They've been vetted by writers. So when the time came, I had material to send him. And he read the scripts and a couple weeks later called me into the office, and we've been working together ever since.
Really, the way you get an agent, the way you get a job, the way you get anything is by expanding your network. I tell people the moment you set foot in LA your job should be to have coffee, lunch, dinner, or drinks with somebody new, every day if you can. Because this is an apprenticeship business. You have to find mentors. There are writers like Charles Murray, Ayanna Floyd, Janine Sherman-Barrois and Randy Huggins who've all taken the time to sit down with me and explain what the process is like, and I feel like I should spread the word and tell other people. The only way you learn about agencies and managers and jobs on shows is by the network that you have.
S&A: So at this point, you've had some work produced. Tell me about your web series, The One Percent.
BCJ: Three young ladies that I met at a brunch - Marcie Scott, Vanessa Giordano, and Daffany Clark - we started to vibe on what it's like to break into the business. As we started sharing stories, they told me that literally only one percent of all people trying to become actors in this town would actually "make it," and become those names that you hear about constantly. That's what they're up against. So we created a web series that follows three actresses as they're trying to become the one percent. We wrote and shot ten episodes, and it's up on YouTube right now. The director was Choice Skinner.
The writing was probably the longest part, maybe six months, because we wanted it to reflect true and real life stories. So I would literally sit down with the actors and say tell me your horror story. Tell me what is it like to go on an audition, what is it like to not be SAG and try to get an audition, and how even if you get to an audition early, the SAG actors are going to be seen, but you may not get seen even though you've waited all day. So it was just about telling their stories, and doing it in an interesting way.
S&A: It seems that web series are becoming more and more popular, to the point that there are now festivals and funding programs specifically for web content. But there are still challenges with how to turn a profit. What do you think about the direction web series are heading in?
BCJ: Of course the industry is still trying to figure out how to monetize web shows. And there have been a few shows that have started out as web series that have made it to air, but sometimes it's not necessarily about, can I get my web show on the air, but just,how can I get my voice out there? I think the web is the new frontier, especially for someone just starting their career out. People will always tell you, I'm a struggling writer trying to get my career going. What can I do? There are plenty of things - write a web series. Get some friends together and try to produce it. Write a short film and shoot it on a weekend for a few hundred dollars. There are a lot of things at our disposal. A lot of what I hear is that we don't have all the black sitcoms we had back in the day, so it may be harder for a lot of us to get jobs on shows, but nobody can stop us from creating our own material.
S&A: You're also working on a short film now?
BCJ: I'm a big fan of shorts and I think they're a good way to tell a concise story. So I'm working with two of the actors on Castle, Jon Huertas and Tamala Jones, and we're in pre-production on a short called The Box. It's a very interesting period piece that's set in, a box.
S&A: What was that experience like, as a writer's assistant approaching those actors to work on an independent project? Was it an easy conversation?
BCJ: The great thing about the show that I work on is that we just established a relationship. All of us are in the same community together. I think if I'm a writer, you're an actor, or a director or a producer, there's no reason why we shouldn't all come together and try to make some things happen. Relationships happened very organically, and I think that those are the best kind. I've seen very well-established actors do shorts, do web series, because they just want to tell their story.
S&A: Tell me about the pilot you're co-writing with Lena Waithe.
BCJ: It's a half-hour dark comedy called S&M. Our characters are struggling with something that a lot of us may find shocking, but it's what they're going through, and the theme is tapping into what it's like to be a 20-something out here struggling against formidable odds. It's just in the spirit of being collaborative. Lena and I realized early on that we had a lot of the same sensibilities, and when you meet somebody like that, I'm very much a fan of let's all collaborate. Let's figure out how we can conquer this town together. When I lived in New York, that's what it was like. And sometimes I don't understand why Hollywood doesn't embrace that as much. But I think this new generation, we're embracing that.
Back when you had Martin, Moesha, Living Single - all those writers knew each other, they hired each other. So what we have to do is work together. She has tons of things going on, and I have my things going on. So the two of us combined can really make some inroads.
S&A: Do you feel like there's a specific theme connecting all your different projects? What kind of stories are you most attracted to, or most interested in telling?
BCJ: My background, especially going to an all-male college [Morehouse], I definitely have spent a lot of time exploring what is masculinity, and what does it mean, and I think the threads that go through a lot of my material explore that idea. And I never shy away from writing about characters that are like me. I'm from the South, I grew up with a very large extended family. I grew up listening to blues and jazz. And so everything that I am, I try to reflect that on the page. And I want you to walk away from reading a script of mine or watching my web series or short film, and feel like you know a little bit more about who I am. Because I don't want there to be such a huge barrier between who I am and what my audience is.
When I think about shows that are out now, I definitely respond to shows that tell things in a way they haven't been told before. That may sound broad, but some of my favorite TV shows are Shameless, and Nurse Jackie and The Big C, and I think those shows are all daring. I enjoy where TV is going, and I think there's content and material out there for everybody. But those of us who are coming up the ranks now, we have to take up the charge of all the writers who came before us and make sure that our story is being told.
S&A: A lot of the shows you mentioned aren't specifically black shows, or even have black characters. When that's the case, how do you approach telling our story?
BCJ: As I was starting out, there was an internal debate I would have with myself - should I write a pilot featuring a black character? Should I write a script that has a black lead? I should write a pilot that when you read it, knocks your socks off. That's my main concern. And if it happens to have a black lead, so what. If it doesn't, so what as well. It will have my sensibility, my style, my soul; it will have the things that I care about. But I want it to knock your socks off, because if it does that you won't care who's in the lead and what color these characters are. You'll just want to know more about the story.
BCJ: Ever since I came to LA I've had a day job or I've been an assistant. And so my process is that I need to be able to write whenever I can, wherever I can, for however long I can. I've had some jobs where, even though I may have an office that's in the middle of a bullpen, I still have to know how to tune that out and hunker down and write. So I think for me, one of my greatest strengths lies in writing with speed, and not necessarily having to be in a dark room with sad music playing. And when you get on a writing staff, they have to write like that; they have to write even if they don't feel like it. So that is my process - to do it whenever, and wherever, and however I can. And if I can, I try to have a glass of red wine.
S&A: What's your goal, in the long-term?
BCJ: I want to do it all, but one of the things that drew me to television is, there's kind of a path. You start as an assistant, you work your way up, hopefully getting your own show on the air. I want my own show on the air. I'm a writer in my core.John Singleton has a quote that I always loved: "I'm a writer first, and I direct in order to protect my vision." And that's pretty much how I approach whatever I do in my career. I'm a writer first. And if that means I become a director to protect my writing, then so be it. If I'm a producer because I want to make sure that my writing sees the light of day, then that's what I'll do.
I have some feature projects that I'm working on as well. My mother passed away of breast cancer when I was seven years old. And my family has genetic breast cancer, so I lost my mom and an aunt to the disease, and two more aunts are living and battling it. I have cousins who've also battled the disease. So it's had a huge impact on my family. And there's a story I'm working on now that takes my mom's experience and puts a twist on it. I think it's a story that people will want to hear.
S&A: With your mother's story, do you feel like that affects the work you do now and how you approach the business?
BCJ: My mom died when she was 36. She was a writer. And when I think about the life that she wasn't quite able to live, that's 100 percent the thing that implanted in me a sense that, there's things I have to accomplish. There are things that I have to do, so I better learn the way to do them now. Not to sound somber about it, but life is really short. There are stories that must be told, and I'm going to tell them.
S&A: Looking back on it, it seems like you're pleased with your decision to leave your old career and pursue entertainment. Do you ever compare the two?
BCJ: Well, the thing about when I worked on Wall Street and was writing all those speeches - you could definitely see the fruits of your labor with what you did. In entertainment it's sometimes hard when you're coming up the assistant ranks; you don't always know the impact you're having. When I tell my friends I have to go and do this script, I know that I play a vital part in the show being successful, and that's an empowering feeling. I always say, coming up as an assistant or trying to be whatever you want to be in this industry, it's all about the small victories. As a writer, you don't always get a lot of affirmation that your writing is good, that you're on the right track. So you have to take those small victories and use them to propel you to do something else.
A friend of mine who became a caterer – it's funny that so many of us are in our second careers. We did the jobs that our parents thought we should do right out of college, and we found out that's not what we want to do. And our generation is really about following your passion. But my friend who's a caterer gave me some advice, "There are going to be a million reasons why not to do something. A million reasons not to pursue this. But the moment you get a reason to keep going, that needs to be your springboard - the thing that keeps you moving forward." And you have to be committed to it, because it's not easy.
Many thanks to Ben for lending his thoughts to this piece.
You can find Benjamin Cory Jones on Twitter at @BenTheWriter.
You can also follow his web series The One Percent , which recently won four awards at LA Webfest, on Facebook and Twitter.
Jasmin | May 5, 2012 12:05 AM
@Myron, I get your confusion, but many of your questions about "Finding the New Black" are answered in the intro here - http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/finding-new-black-lena-waithe-part-one. If you read the intro to the series or even the beginning of this article, you'd understand that "Finding the New Black" isn't about getting "advice" from seasoned professionals. They're not preaching; they're giving their stories. And it's less about the individuals interviewed than it is about the perspectives they represent – young people from a particular background and outlook within the industry. I intentionally spoke with folks that a wide audience may not yet be familiar with, and you'll see more of that as the series goes on. I sought Ben out and he was kind enough to participate. Lastly, I'm all for challenging each other to excel, but I think we should be well-informed enough to know when a challenge is necessary. Thanks for your comment though.
Myron | May 4, 2012 9:49 PM
I am slightly confused on this article. You have a guy who has 1 credit to his name on imdb with a budget of $4,000, who found his agent by working as an intern. How can a novice screenwriter with no experience in the field be able to tout industry knowledge regarding "Finding the New Black"? You're telling me out of all the talent in the WORLD especially in L.A. that are emerging black filmmakers this is your source? I personally believe this is the problem which helps spread a disillusion and misconception when it comes to giving "advice" to people outside the industry about the industry "especially of color". It feels as if this guy was a quick "filler" for the journalist in order to complete this series and by setting the bar so low this piece does a disservice to those who are truly looking for guidance in accomplishing there dreams.
There is a term me and my friends (who are in the industry, with films in theaters and working) have it's called the "Hollywood Circle Jerk". It's a warning for when you surround you're people with "yes" men that do nothing but tell you how great you are. They are not to be trusted because they don't challenge you to be great or help you excel in your craft. Rather they wrap you in a false sense of security so that by the time reality does slap you in the face you're in shock. That's why I couldn't read this article and not comment. If I did then it would be deemed acceptable and if "we" as black people look to elevate and excel in this shark infested industry, then we need to be honest with each other and always seek greatness and not mediocrity.
Greeneyes | April 30, 2012 11:47 PM
CareyCarey | April 30, 2012 10:07 PM
Jasmin did the damn thang AGAIN! Tell Tambay I said to give you a raise. This is another great interview. Wait... hold up... please excuse me... I'm listening to Marsha Ambrosius and she's KILLING ME! So if I skip a word or moan with pleasure, blame it on Ms. Marsha. OoooWeeee... anyway... back to this young fellow Benjamin Cory Jones. I'm liking this guy. There's definitely no shame in his game - this is a real brotha. I mean, I know that's an overused trite phrase but Ben essentially said he was a gopher with big dreams. You know, although he was doing his thang in New York, when he landed in California he had to jack up his slacks and pay his dues. While "listening" to Ben's words I was reminded of the wise words of The Wizard from the Tudor Turtle series - who said "Be just vhat you is, not vhat you is not. Folks vhat do zis are ze happiest lot". Yes sir, Mr Jones knew he was at the bottom of the totem pole so he reached out like an octopus. He fetched coffee, answered the phone, slept with his PC and greeted guests at the front gate. But then, check this - in one of those encounters he unknowing bumped into someone who could help him in his journey. When the time was right he said "hey, I got a song, wanna hear it". Now I don't know the exact nature of the ensuing conversation but the agent must have said "Call me on my private line". But wait, I wasn't ready to give Benjamin both thumbs up, but when he dropped Shameless, and Nurse Jackie and The Big C, I was all in... it's all about the writing - good writing that is - and apparently Mr. Ben is colorblind, and that's a good thang. Now listen, I ain't trying to start trouble, nor have Shonda Rhimes give me the pissed off black woman stare down, but if Scandal's writers had half the skills of those associated with the above programs, they might have a slim chance of returning for another season. But nawl, forget about it. Oh wait, did y'all catch the shout-outs? Ben, like a well raised black man, paid homage to his family and friends, one of which was our very own Choice Skinner. ** hat tipped to my man** - he gets around. He's also staying in the fight while paying his dues. Lastly, I love how ol'Ben is humble while taking a back-seat to nobody. Listen, when Jasmin asked him about his experience working with seasoned actors and other "bigshots", ben basically said it's all in a days work and it's all in the family (sort of). Well, even though he might be considered the upstart with a limited resume, he ain't afraid of them Mfer *LOL*. I know how he feels because even in this world of Shadow and Act, this place CAN be intimating. That's right... even though I am arguably one of the worst writers who plays in this sand box (I certainly know that) however, I nevertheless drop my magic like I am somebody :-). C'mon now, y'all know good and well there's some mighty wordsmiths, college professors, inspiring screenwriters and interlocutors alike who ply their wares up in this joint, but - I ain't scared to do my thang. Anyway, I predict big thangs are in the horizon for Mr. Benjamin Cory Jones. And Jasmin - keep up the good work. You have a fan in CareyCarey.
Adam Scott Thompson | April 30, 2012 6:40 PM
Bless this.
JMac | April 30, 2012 5:59 PM
Great interview!
B Nicole | April 30, 2012 12:49 PM
I am really enjoying this series! Please keep them coming.
Darkan | April 30, 2012 11:08 AM
Congratulations Ben on your your successes, past current and future! You are going to make a difference in this world and in the entertainment game. Looking forward to seeing what more is coming down the road for you!
LeonRaymond | April 30, 2012 10:24 AM
I Love this kind of stuff, great article thanks -Jasmin


text:
The Panama City Swim Team hosted their annual short course meet this weekend, the second of two meets PCST throws every year. Over 400 swimmers from 12 different teams taking part in the three day meet, which kicked off Friday.
PCST Head Coach Jonathan Kaplan said he's impressed with the 116 kids that turned out from his team, and says having some special Olympic guests last weekend has really helped to motivate them.
"We did have Ryan Lochte last weekend coming into town, and Conor Dwyer," said Kaplan on Saturday. "I think having the Olympians has really inspired a lot of the swimmers to really step up their practicing and step up their racing so it's really helped out with a lot of these guys. Because they got to meet those athletes they got to see first hand a lot of those guys started at a lower level when they were younger and worked their way up. Just like these guys are aspiring to do."
This weekend's Paradise Invitational wraps up on Sunday.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 WorldNow and WMBB. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
A couple of quick Heroes Season 3 casting updates from Kristin over at E! Online. One concerns the status of Kristen Bell (Elle) for Season 3 (in a word, it's not as good as we wanted it, apparently, but it's something), while a recurring character gets a regular spot, and some update on the rumor that Tim Kring was going to show the Season 3 premiere early at next month's Comic Con.
First up, Kristen Bell's status on Heroes Season 3 and Cristine Rose's promotion to regular status:
According to sources, Kristen Bell will not be a regular this season on Heroes, but she will appear in a recurring fashion, most likely for five more episodes. (Better than nada, no?) The only new regular is Cristine Rose as Mama Petrelli, who has a lot to do this season.
Then this about Heroes at Comic Con:
I'm told there will just be a Heroes sneak peek, not the full premiere.
And a bit of a SPOILER — I guess, though I don't see it as really one, in response to a question about whether Jack Coleman (aka Mr. Bennet) will return for Season 3:
Of course! And what's totally amazing is that my wish of Zachary Quinto and Jack Coleman sharing loads of screen time is coming true. I'm hearing that Sylar is going to start working with H.R.G. I know. Whaaa?
And just for fun, ET Online had this video of Hayden Panettiere with her new short hair do. Thanks to Raissa for the heads up on the video! (Greg Grunberg makes a quick cameo, too.)


text:
Phillies sign IF Ronnie Belliard to a minor league deal
Phillies have signed INF Ronnie Belliard to a Minor League deal. Will report to Lehigh Valley.— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) March 31, 2011
He's about to be 36 and he had a crappy year last year (.216/.295/.327), but he has a career line of .273/.338/.415 and has hit for a .280/.347/.463 clip against lefties. I'd say there's a decent chance he'd produce a higher WAR than Exxon Valdez over a full season. Oh, and he's also kind of on the heavy side, so his last name was like a self-fulfilling prophecy. Cool.


text:
This is the kind of Republican that they've been cultivating the past few decade- outspokenly, joyously ignorant. Via, h/t TPM.
This is the kind of Republican that they've been cultivating the past few decade- outspokenly, joyously ignorant. Via, h/t TPM.
OF course...Now he says he "misspoke".
I'll just keep reminding folks, He was for it....Before he was against it!
I wonder who gave him the marching orders to clean up the mess he created?!?
How does a man THAT dumb get that old?
"Legitimate Rape" is A-OK with Todd Akin."
I've been saying that this is the line that the Dems need to run with...and hammer...over and over and over...with the guy's picture attached. Clear and simple message.Get a clue Dems...this slime bag has given you a grand opportunity. Get on it before he flip-flops.
"...Todd Akin says that Rape is "Legitimate""
Commenters: We have guidelines for comments. Please read them here. Thanks!
The Political Carnival T-Shirt
Modeled by @suzannegypsy
Suzanne Kulperger
Donate to The Political Carnival
Have you watched
a Blunt today?
Lt. Col Barry Wingard is the lawyer for Gitmo detainee Fayiz Al-Kandari. For their ongoing story + related topics, please click on the link below:
Kuwaiti Citizen Detained at Guantanamo since 2002
Translate The Political Carnival via Google
The Political Carnival is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
Photographs on The Political Carnival site (please read):
Photographs from other sources sometimes appear on TPC for humorous or illustrative purposes. As it is not our intention to use these images in any inappropriate manner or to infringe upon any rights held by others, anyone holding legal rights in the use of these images who wishes to have them taken down please contact us immediately requesting such removal, with which we will comply promptly.
Donate to The Political Carnival


text:
Epilogue to a WCC washout...
Even before the troubling loss in the WCC title game on Monday night, the Zags were facing an uphill battle in securing at least a #4 seed in the NCAA tournament if you place any stock in the Rating Percentage Index or RPI.
GU was at #34 in Monday's polls with a strength of schedule that ranks 119th in the nation. That's tough to believe when you think this team played programs like Duke (#2), Wisconsin (#16) and Michigan State (#25) earlier in the season. What tripped the Zags up was their conference. Other than 43rd ranked St. Mary's -- which played the best game in the history of the program to stun GU on Monday night -- only Portland (#81) makes it into the top 150. Loyola is next at #174.
While the Zags try to figure out their substitution pattern after the loss of valuable reserve Manny Arop to a broken foot -- Coach Few, please try playing Kelly Olynyk, Will Foster or Bol Kong for more than three or four minutes at a time so at least one of them can establish some confidence -- the team will likely be looking at a #6 or #7 seed by the time the brackets are announced on March 14.
If you're looking ahead to possible opponents, don't be surprised if the tournament committee matches GU up with another team from a mid-major conference like they did two years ago with Davidson -- a team like Northern Iowa (Missouri Valley Conference champions) or perennial overachievers like Xavier or Utah State would make sense.
There's also a chance that the Zags could draw a lesser team from a power conference like the Big East or the ACC. Teams like Florida State (RPI #35) or Clemson (#27) are possibilities.
Whatever happens, this team has proven that it can play with some of the best teams in the country when the defense is tuned in, offensive rebounding is a priority and Matt Bouldin, Steven Gray and Elias Harris fulfill their potential as three of the most effective scorers in college basketball.
Take heart, Zag fans. The loss on Monday night will seem like a forgetable practice scrimmage if this team can regroup, remember how good they are and make a serious run in the NCAA tournament. With a few breaks, this is a group that could match the run of three tournament wins in 1999. Then, we'll thank Mr. Samhan and his cohorts for helping us to play with a bit of a chip on our shoulder.


text:
PSO Softball Champs! by Yes Dear! - about 4 years ago
"This was our first season together as a team. We won the league championship and are sporting our great customink.com shirts! (And showing off the champion's t-shirt)"
"This was our first season together as a team. We won the league championship and are sporting our great customink.com shirts! (And showing off the champion's t-shirt)"
"This is the Fountain Hills 6th and 7th/8th grade basketball team after winning the league championships! Decked out in our sweet custom ink tees."
"2010 National Champions Girls U16 Ice Hockey. We had our end of the year party yesterday and the girls loved their shirts! They became so close over the season and although they're "Spitfires" they refer to themselves as our WOLFPACK and never do anything without the full team there."
"The Senior Cheerleaders at Messiah College's homecoming events came out on top for their stunts, dance moves, and dedication to the women of the powderpuff football team. The CustomInk shirts were designed to pull the team together even more, as they were the only group with these awesome tees! The shirts were designed effortlessly and were delivered in time for the guys to put on a championship-winning performance!!!"
"I felt the new shirts gave my indoor soccer team a new identity, confidence, and attitude which propelled us to an Undefeated League Championship season in Livermore, California."
"2009 Metropolitan Open Water Championships 7/12/2009 at Huntington Bay, Long Island, NY"
"We are a group of students with 421 members and teachers from around our district. Our district has implemented a learning technique designed to create a "better learning environment" in the classroom. It has lowered our standards by using a technique used by elementary teachers. It is an acronym used to introduce the activity for the day. It has gone as far as "CHAMPing" the Pledge of Allegiance and "CHAMPing" the trip to the bathroom. C- Communication H- Help A- Activity M- Movement P- Participation S- Stop (The back reads: "The wasted space on the whiteboard") We are a first time customer of Custom Ink and received quick and quality service. Thanks!"
"Back to back champions of the Nashville Sports Leagues competetive kickball."
"This photo was taken after we won City Champs for the 8th Year in a row."


text:
Our pets are officially eating better than we are, according to a New York Times story headlined "Boeuf Bourguignon Again?" (Subtitle: Pet Foods Go Gourmet). Americans are spending their hard-earned cash on their "fur babies," because that's how we live in today's society. "'It is now considered socially acceptable to treat pets as members of the family and to express that by spending lavishly on them, especially when it comes to food,' said David Lummis, the senior pet-industry analyst for Packaged Facts," writes The Times' William Grimes. Perhaps this is fortunate considering that dogs are no longer allowed to dine at Sardi's.
How good does this food get? We've gathered the most
absurd delicious-sounding of the available pet food options available in today's market to, you know, whet your appetite. Mmmmm.
10. Grandma's chicken soup, by Weruva
9. Burger pie and sweetie fries, by Merrick
5. Tender turkey tuscany with long grain rice and garden greens in a savory sauce, from Elegant Medleys by Fancy Feast.
4. Grilled chicken primavera in sauce, "a mix of tender chicken, bowtie pasta, and garden veggies," from Cesar Bistro.
3. Grain free game bird recipe: a "grain-free entree of fresh duck, turkey, quail, and pheasant with broccoli, cauliflower, apples, and spinach," by Fromm.
Who's hungry?
Image via Shutterstock by WilleeCole.


text:
ALBANY, N.Y. - STOP DWI checkpoints will be set up throughout New York State during the week of Thanksgiving.
Drivers are reminded that driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher will put them over the limit.
Law enforcement agencies also plan on cracking down on drivers who are impaired by drugs, both illegal and prescription.
In 2012, there were 8,633 alcohol-related crashes in New York State reported by police, according to DMV statistics. These crashes resulted in 358 deaths and 6,303 injuries.


text:
Some of you are aware of the toll child obesity can take on a child's life. What many of you are not aware of is a rare disease that does not give some children a choice. This disease is called Prader-Willi syndrome and it is known for being the most common genetic cause of life-threatening obesity in children.
According to the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder present at birth that typically causes low muscle tone, short stature, incomplete sexual development, and most importantly, a chronic feeling of hunger that can lead to excessive eating and life-threatening obesity. This unsatisfied hunger continues throughout the rest of their life.
PWS is often caused by a random genetic error occurring near the time of conception for unknown reasons. It is seen in people of both genders and all races, and it is one of the most common conditions seen in genetics clinics. It is estimated that one in 12,000 to 15,000 suffer from PWS.
Covenant Health is offering a support group for those affected by PWS. The group will meet the second Monday of every month, beginning June 11. The group will meet at 6 p.m. at the Knipling Education Conference Center, located on the sixth floor of the west parking garage, at 21st and Louisville Avenue. For more information, contact Brooke Phillips at 806.831.9220 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Also, the Katie Kaicks Prader-Willi Syndrome walk will be held this Saturday at Mackenzie Park. The walk starts at 8:00am, and will be a 5k event. It is being held to raise money and awareness about Prader-Willi Syndrome. The fee is $10 per person and $15 for a couple. A post-walk event will include a rock-climbing wall and face painting.
5600 Avenue A
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and KCBD. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
After I bought and installed the new Norton 360, my windows in now no longer validated or genuine. I get a message saying, "windows 7 build 7601 not genuine. This happened immediately after installing the new Norton 360 and letting run the updates. I called Microsoft and they ran me through a series and steps to validate my windows 7. They said my key is fine and I have a genuine copy. But I still get, "your copy of windows is not genuine". Now since this happened after rebooting from the Norton installation process, I figure it has to be something with your software. I am running windows 7 home premium 64 bit edition with service pack 1. Your Norton version is v184.108.40.206
any help would be great
10-03-2012 03:46 PM - edited 10-03-2012 03:47 PM
That is odd! I'm glad that Microsoft were able to give you a clean bill ....
Hang on while I see what help I can get including from Norton in case it could be something in the product.
Hi lepricated,
If you are still getting this notification, you should run the MGA Diagnostic Tool and post the results to the Microsoft Genuine Advantage forum for analysis.
If it passes that WGA test in the link above, and the date, time, and year are set correctly, then something is blocking the WGA check on system boot.
It must be a conflict with another security product or firewall.
Keep in mind that it usually takes 2 reboots after the problem is corrected to get the 'not genuine" message to go away.
Uninstall 360 and reboot twice, if the message is still there open the control panel, go into the system properties and scroll down to the bottom section and see if the genuine logo appears. (may take a couple minutes).
Once you get the system "genuine" again, let us know what security products, real time scanners, or firewalls you have or previously had installed.
I'm leaving town for the day but once you get the warning to stop it should be just a matter of finding out the conflict that is blocking the normal WGA check on system boot.
Best of luck,
I have the exact same problem when I installed Norton 360. My Windows is reminding me every 20 minutes or so that it is not genuine. This is very frustrating. SHould I remove Norton and see what happens?
I have the asnwer...I was getting this error...
HWID Data-->
N/A, hr = 0x8007000d
it is the part in red. I ran the MGAdiag and through help from Microsoft, I was able to be sent here by one of the mods...Noel D Paton
He sent me to this link - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2230957
It's all good now, baby! I DO SUSPECT THAT AFTER I INSTALLED NORTON 360, IT MESSED UP WINDOWS BEING ABLE TO VERIFY ITSELF...for some weird reason.
For whatever reason the "SYSTEM" account lost the "Full Control" or has no Permission setting for the registry key
The SYSTEM account needs the control.
The Fixit resets (restores) the Registry key permissions back to what they should be.


text:
Postal service authorities asked the public Tuesday to help identify a man suspected of assaulting a U.S. letter carrier in his work vehicle Friday in Tacoma.
The attack happened about 3:15 p.m. in the 1900 block of East 65th Street.
A man came up to the worker's vehicle as the carrier was preparing mail for delivery, and punched him repeatedly through the window, said James F. Wilson, Assistant Inspector in Charge of the Seattle Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
The attacker left when the worker moved to the back of the postal vehicle, and a witness and the carrier both called police, Wilson said.
The worker was taken to the hospital, has since been released, and is expected to recover fully from his injuries, Wilson said.
The attack was "completely unsolicited," he added, and the carrier said that as the suspect walked away, he appeared to be "very calm."
The suspect is described as a white man in his mid 30s, about 170 pounds and 5 foot 8, with shoulder-length brown hair and a medium build.
He had a fresh cut under his left eye, according to the Inspection Service.
The federal agency is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the conviction of the suspect.
It's had inspectors (who carry guns, badges and have arrest authority) knocking on doors in the area each day since the assault, Wilson said.
They plan to keep inspectors on the streets of the letter carrier's route for the rest of the week, maybe longer, distributing the sketch of the suspect to residents.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-876-2455 (select Option 2). Tips will be confidential.


text:
The City of New Orleans has formally requested that the NOPD consent decree be thrown out.
In new court documents, the city begins its argument to vacate the consent decree saying it no longer believes the U.S. Department of Justice can be a partner to reform the NOPD. The city says it was misled by the DOJ about a separate consent decree it was negotiating with Orleans Parish Prison, and how much that would cost the city.
Mayor Landrieu first expressed concerns on January 11, the day U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan approved the agreement.
"I think the Justice Department has not been as forthright with us as they could have been, and this entire Sheriff's Office consent decree has thrown the whole thing up in the air and in question," said Landrieu. "What is not in question is my commitment to reform the New Orleans Police Department."
Now, two other huge arguments are part of the city's motion to vacate.
The filing cites the online blogging scandal involving former Assistant U.S. Attorney Sal Perricone, who helped negotiate the consent decree.
For the first time, the city reveals that Perricone applied to be police chief of New Orleans, even posting online under an assumed name, "Mitch, get Letten or one of his boys or girls to be the next chief."
When Ronal Serpas got the job instead, the city says Perricone took aim, trying to sway public opinion against Serpas, the NOPD and the paid detail system.
"All of this could have been avoided -- the cost of the consent decree, an appeal -- if the city would have done its homework in advance," says Raymond Burkart, III, spokesman for the Fraternal Order of Police.
Burkart says the city's final argument has been part of the discussion all along.
The city now says it's concerned the paid detail reforms won't comply with federal labor law. Questions remain about who pays the taxes, and whether officers would get paid at an overtime rate if the city handles the details.
Burkart says, "The city was warned about this and now they're crying foul. Why sign anything without getting the costs and figures beforehand?"
The bottom line: The city wants out of the historic agreement to reform the NOPD. The Department of Justice has until February 15 to file its response.
Fox 8 WVUE-TV
Louisiana Media Company, LLC.
1025 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway
New Orleans, LA 70125
General Number: (504) 486-6161
News Tips: (504) 483-1503
News Room Fax: (504) 483-1543


text:
An Ol' Broad's Ramblings
Heading Home
After 2 wonderful (?) weeks with the family, we are going home. It was an interesting visit, to say the least! Heh. Spending 2 weeks with 3 teenagers is an experience I didn't think I'd survive, but we did, and no one died…..although the youngest one came REAL close a time or ten!
After a VERY long New Year's Eve, they aren't looking their best. LOL We set off fireworks, a couple that decided to just blow up. We thought Ick was going to blow up his truck a time or two in the process. The grand finale went pretty well, until it caught on fire. I tried to take video, but it was so dark, I doubt if they came out. I'll check when we get home.
Shortly before midnight, the next door neighbors came home, and Ick went over to say 'Howdy'! They had quite a conversation. It seems that one of their trucks had been broken into the night before. Well, not exactly broken into….evidently, if a vehicle was unlocked, the scumbags would take darn near anything inside. Well, that started us all thinking…did we lock our vehicles? Yup! Mine is ALWAYS locked. It's a habit. Ick's was locked as well. Brat on the other hand…. sigh… Seems they got a pair of $2 knock off sunglasses, some lip gloss, about $4 in change, and attempted to rip out her stereo. Evidently they went through the whole truck, taking their time, even moving the seats back. We thought they had gotten one of the speaker thingys under the seats, but evidently, it got shoved back, and they didn't see them. However, they broke the face whatsit off the radio, ripped up a bunch of stuff, but weren't able to get the radio out.
The sheriff's department was obviously extremely busy last night, so they weren't able to come out to make the report until shortly before we left. It seems there has been a rash of such thefts in the whole subdivision, 8 on Christmas morning. How tacky! He speculated that it was kids. I'd like to know what kind of parents let their kids going roaming the neighborhood in the middle of the bloomin' night?! Out there in the country, you wouldn't think they would have such issues, but it seems people are moving out from Harris County (Houston) and Jefferson County (Beaumont) and they are bring their evil spawn with them.
There were a couple of other events, more of the amusing variety, but that's family stuff, and as much as I'd love to share it….I promised. Heh.
We are halfway home, but will be stopping half the distance so the Mr can watch the Rose Bowl. *shakes head* Well, that's ok, I think I can probably find some way to entertain myself.


text:
Screening & Separation
IMI to Celebrate 50-Year AnniversaryOctober 13, 2010
Industrial Magnetics Inc., Boyne City, MI, will be celebrating its 50-year anniversary in 2011 as a manufacturer of magnetic components and assemblies. The company attributes its long-term success to its mission of providing customers with creative solutions and products for mutual success and its...comment
IMI Announces Reduced Prices, New Features, Easier Selection on Plate MagnetsSeptember 27, 2010
Industrial Magnetics Inc. has revamped its ceramic and rare earth plate magnet line offering new features, an improved product selection process, and price reductions on many of its exposed pole, flush face, and spout magnet models. Designed for magnetic separation in angled chute...comment
S+S Celebrates 30 Years in Metal DetectionSeptember 23, 2010
Thirty years ago, S+S launched its first metal detection and separation system, called the RAPID 1000. Designed specifically for the plastics industry, it was the first metal detector able to detect all metals in free-flowing materials. Today the name remains for metal detectors for free-flowing...comment
IMI Offers Free Analysis of How to Reduce Operating Costs Using Magnetic DevicesSeptember 10, 2010
Industrial Magnetics Inc. (IMI) is offering a free, no obligation plant survey to companies interested in evaluating how new or upgraded magnetic equipment can improve their cycle times, reduce their operating costs, purify their product, or protect their processing equipment from metal damage....comment
BM&M Screening Solutionscomment
Elcan Industries Appoints New RepsAugust 22, 2010
Elcan Industries has appointed the following new representatives: Allied Bulk (E. Kansas, S. Illinois, and Missouri) Johnson Engineering & Sales Co. (Michigan) M.C. Schroeder (North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia) Webb Process Equipment Co. (Northern Ohio) These companies will...comment
Continuous-Cleaning Drawer-in-HousingJuly 26, 2010
This continuous-clean, magnetic drawer-in-housing is designed for ferrous metal separation in dry processing systems. It is ideal for remote magnet installation locations, applications requiring frequent cleaning, and fully automated processing systems. Magnetic tubes are aligned on alternating...comment
Stacked Deck SifterJuly 26, 2010
This stacked deck sifter allows quick screen change outs. Whether a screen needs replacement due to a tear in the screen cloth, a change in mesh specifications, or when switching from one product to another, the CS-1 gyratory sifter saves time and labor. With the use of only standard hand tools,...comment
Manual Clean Drawer MagnetJuly 26, 2010
Engineered to remove medium and fine ferrous contaminants from dry, free-flowing products under gravity flow, this drawer magnet protects processing machinery and improves product purity. Multiple staggered rows provide maximum contact area for product flow. As product flows through the stainless...comment
Drawer MagnetJuly 26, 2010
The Round Spout Drawer Magnet (RSDM) removes small to medium ferrous tramp metal contaminants from dry, granular, free-flowing product streams in round gravity-fed vertical chutes and spouts. Unlike traditional drawer magnets, the RSDM can be attached directly to a pipe, eliminating the need to...comment


text:
To give this hotel a negative review would be unfair in the extreme. Having said that, the place could do with a face lift as it seems to be stuck in a 70s/80s time warp. It is however, very cosy. The room was pleasant, bright and did have a sea view. It was also spotlessly clean with plenty of hot... More
- Also Known As:
- Seaview Hotel Isle Of Man/Douglas


text:
Diane Kruger was in Miami Beach, Florida, this weekend to celebrate the grand opening of the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and Residences.
The actress wore a Jason Wu Fall 2012 cape dress.
It comes as no surprise that Diane would not only rock this tricky piece, but wear it her way.
The German beauty opted to wear the black embellished piece without tights or pants to make the look more daring.
Black Gucci sandals with a gold ankle strap complemented the cape, whilst a red clutch complemented her lip colour and a chic top-knot provided a feminine touch to her sexy military look.
Do you love that Diane wore this cape on its own, or does it feel incomplete without the runway pants?
Credit: Style.com & Getty
Posted by Catherine Kallon on March 19th, 2012 In: Diane Kruger, Jason Wu, Runway To Red Carpet


text:
Chris Orange Photography
I am a full time photographer based in the South of England, working throughout the UK. My approach to wedding photography is to work essentially as a photojournalist at your wedding, capturing the day as it unfolds. I won't get in your way, tell you what to do, or make you do embarrassing poses for the camera. Even the portraits will be shot in a natural, unobtrusive way so you will feel relaxed and at ease.
Your wedding photography represents a significant investment, and I am passionate about ensuring your wedding has stunning photography that will make you smile, laugh and maybe even cry when you look through the photos. As well as capturing the main parts of the wedding day I look to photograph things that the bride and groom won't necessarily notice such as the children playing, family and friends chatting and laughing as well as all the detail that makes the wedding venue personal to you such as your favours, flowers and cake etc.
Wedding Photography that tells your story
I have three wedding packages, one that covers the whole day from the bride's preparations to first dance, a shorter package that covers from the ceremony to the first dance, and a platinum package that covers everything you could wish for in a wedding package.
Full Wedding Package: £1300
1. Coverage from bride's preparation to first dance. (9 hours)
2. Private online gallery with the ability to order prints worldwide
3. 400 beautifully edited high resolution photos on a memory stick
4. Consultation session to discuss your wedding
5. My signature style, capturing your wedding naturally and discreetly, along with a stunning set of portraits
6. Travel to anywhere in the UK mainland
Shorter Wedding Package: £999
All of the above but with coverage for 6 hours and 300 edited images on a USB.
Platinum Wedding Package - £4,995
1. 10 hours coverage with two photographers
2. Bride's and grooms preparations covered separately
3. Private online gallery with the ability to order prints worldwide
4. 1000 beautifully edited images on a USB
5. Consultation session to discuss your wedding
6. My signature style, capturing your wedding naturally and discreetly, along with a stunning set of portraits
7. A deluxe leather 100 page photo book designed specifically for your wedding, with approx 300 photos printed directly onto the stunning 14x10 inch pages
8. Two extra duplicate albums for parents
9. A 30x20 framed print of a photo from the gallery of your choice
10. Travel to anywhere in the UK mainland
Optional Extras:
An individually designed deluxe leather photo-book album with 120-150 photos printed onto the 50 12x8 inch pages in beautiful, vibrant colours. - £450
Options to upgrade album quality, style and sizes.
Album bundles available in various sizes.
To check prices and to see if I'm available to photograph your wedding, click Contact on the menu or email email@example.com


text:
(11/19/12) - Thanksgiving is just days away, and in the true spirit of the
holiday season, a pair of Mid-Michigan radio stations teamed up Monday morning
for a massive food giveaway.
The line began forming at 5 a.m., five hours early, for the 2nd annual Food for Families thanksgiving giveaway at Christ the King Catholic Church in Flint.
The event was organized by radio stations B95 and Z92.7, along with the Flint Housing Commission and Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
"It's 5 in the morning, and there are already cars lined up. There's definitely a need for this," said Nikki B., B95 midday host.
"That's why we're out here in the community. We want to make sure that everyone has a good and festive holiday season," said B-Mac, Z92.7 afternoon host.
Those that arrived early came well prepared.
"We've got our blankets and pillows, but we get some good food when we come to these," said Flint resident Kim Marsh.
The line wrapped around the building as Food Bank of Eastern Michigan got ready to unload close to 20,000 pounds of food.
"I'll tell you, I'll eat well tomorrow and on Thursday. Thank you. I want to thank everybody," said Belinda Reed, Flint resident.
"I am unemployed. It's very hard. I have a little bit of funds and a little bit of everything, but this will go a long way. Yes it does," said Flint resident Myrna Garvin.
And it wasn't only the food inside those boxes that will make a difference, it's also the gesture itself.
"I'm thankful for all of this. There are some less fortunate than I am, but I'm thankful for whatever I get, and I thank Christ the King for doing this, and I mean that from my heart," said Flint resident Linda Jones.
ABC12 Main Station
Mailing Address:
About Us
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 WorldNow and WJRT. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
Flirting with Fire
Supah Ninjas: "Finding Forster: Flirting with Fire"
Amanda's burning desire for criminal mastermind Flint may lead the ninja gang into some serious trouble!
Cheer Fever: Spirit Week
Supah Ninjas: "Cheer Fever: Spirit Week"
Amanda can be cheesy when she needs to stop a prank.
Supah Ninjas: "Kid Q: Science Fair"
Supah Ninjas: "Kid Q: Science Fair"
Owen needs some ideas for the upcoming science fair!
Grounded Ninja: Going Rogue
Supah Ninjas: "Grounded Ninja: Going Rogue"
Mike rushes to get home before his dad and forgets to put on a key piece of clothing.
- Nickelodeon's Hardest Game Ever
All characters. All levels. All unlocked! See if you can beat your high score in the most frustrating game ever!
- Nicktoons: Dance Off, Clash On!
Baddies are crashing the Nicktoons par-tay. Dance them back out the door!


text:
Chainsaw's Profile
Chainsaw hasn't saved any recipes yet.
Rhode Island
Best meal I ever ate:
Too many front runners.
My current drink of choice:
Long Trail IPA; Vodka, very cold, with lemon; A nice Oregon Pinot Noir;
My favorite comfort food:
French Fries
My top 5 favorite restaurants:
Lantern, Chapel Hill, NC; Charlie Trotter's, Chicago; Pepe's Apizza, New Haven; Wilber's BBQ, Goldsboro, NC; La Grenouille, NYC
My most tattered cookbooks:
About/Contact CHOW | FAQ | Posting Guidelines | Feedback
CBS Entertainment | About CBS Interactive | Jobs | Advertise
© CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Ad Choice | Terms of Use


text:
LAS VEGAS -- A teacher at Foothill High School is facing charges related to an alleged relationship with one of her students.
Clark County School District Police arrested 24-year-old English teacher Amanda Brennan on charges of luring a child.
According to the arrest report, the teen's parents became suspicious when they learned Brennan had picked him up to go to a movie without their permission.
Police also found hundreds of text messages and phone calls between Brennan and the student during a eight-day period earlier this month.
The report also states that Brennan told police she loved the student and that she knew the relationship was wrong. She told police she cuddled with and kissed the student.


text:
Does Chris Adler use triggers on his bass drums?
Does Chris Adler use triggers on his bass drums?
Not that I know of. Maybe he does now but I've never seen them.
Pearl Masters Custom MCX in Vintage Wine
24x18 | 22x18 | 10x8 | 12x9 | 13x9 | 14x14 | 16x16 | 18x16
Pearl Export EXX in Black Cherry Glitter
22x18 | 10x7 | 12x8 | 13x9 | 16x16 | 14x5.5
Rogers Holiday in...some sort of amber lacquer
20x14 | 13x9 | 16x16
Red drums sound better!
Not sure, he certainly plays a very consise volume - it's likely his kick could just be gated through the desk. More of a superficial trigger.
Either way you look at it, they're still playing just as fast!
That's not why I'm asking, I'm just curious how he gets his sound to be so crisp, and yet all be the same volume. If it isn't triggers, it's very impressive. I'm one of the few who thinks using triggers is a VERY valid option, and not "cheating" at all. I don't understand people who think it's cheating, music is an art, not a game.Originally Posted by mink_12a
Well it's one of the two - I played a show last night with a band called Architects with Misery Signals and A Textbook Tragedy and my kick was gated so it effectively was a trigger and made my kick just sound perfect.
It's also an issue of how tight your heads are - using dynamics with your kick isn't a bad thing at all. I use it all the time and using a trigger for my band's first show really annoyed me as my kick only triggered when I hit the optimum velocity. Not my cup of tea!
So yeah, all in all, it's either triggered or gated...or he's just chuffin mint.
Adler does not use triggers.
Pearl Masters Studio BRX Millennium Mist Artist
10x8, 12x9, 14x11, 16x13. 18x22, Eric Singer Sig Snare, 6x12 & 6x15 Rocket Toms
Pearl Hardware and DW 5000 double pedals
No Chris doesn't use them... At least, not that I know of. You have to remember, skilled drummers are able to play with consistent volume. And if not, there are many other ways to equalize it.
Originally Posted by D. Randall Blythe
Misery Signals FTW!Originally Posted by mink_12a
Originally Posted by email@example.com
Misery Signals is the shiznit.
New pics of my kit OCDP kit and A Customs


text:
The decision was stunning. Count me as one of the many shocked that Paul Tagliabue vacated all player discipline from the bounty fallout.
The players say they're vindicated with the ruling. But don't confuse vindication with victory. The Saints did not win with Tuesday's ruling.
Of all the suspensions, fines and lost draft picks the NFL handed the Saints, only one truly mattered enough to make this their first irrelevant December since the dreaded Katrina season of 2005.
As I combed through Tagliabue's 22-page decision, Sean Payton's name was not on the list of vacated suspensions. And in my view, that's the only one that truly mattered.
Jonathan Vilma's, Will Smith's, Mickey Loomis' and Joe Vitt's punishments were clearly harsh and difficult for each person. But they weren't enough to cripple an entire season.
Payton's season-long dagger was.
Smith didn't miss a game all season. Vilma didn't miss a game due to suspension. Did it really matter? They're still sitting at 5-8 and playing for a defense that, while they've improved, at one point in the season was flirting with records -- and not the records the Saints have been accustomed to under Payton.
Without Payton, the Saints have looked very un-Saints-like. They've been consistently inconsistent -- capable of flashes of greatness, but it came in teases, not true threats. And it's that constant up-and-down that's convinced me how sorely they missed their true commander in chief.
In terms of paychecks and games (not reputation), Tuesday's ruling essentially gave Saints players back something they never really lost.
But what was lost, Tagliabue made sure would never be returned: the 2012 Saints season.
Fox 8 WVUE-TV
Louisiana Media Company, LLC.
1025 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway
New Orleans, LA 70125
General Number: (504) 486-6161
News Tips: (504) 483-1503
News Room Fax: (504) 483-1543


text:
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+
Three distinct areas of Smithfield, NC offer features that make the area attractive to residents and visitors.
Towns in Johnston County, NC include Benson, Clayton, Cleveland, Four Oaks, Kenly, Selma and Smithfield.
Johnston County's downtowns offer bustling commerce, quaint historic streets, a welcoming hand and many community hubs for family fun.
The Smithfield, NC area is characterized by a sense of community, manifested in thriving downtowns, well-attended festivals, support of school sports and a strong faith community.
As the seat of Johnston County, Smithfield heads one of the fastest-growing areas in North Carolina. Just a short drive from Raleigh-Durham, the area is known for its highly acclaimed school system as well as its strong workforce programs at Johnston Community College. A leader in agri-tourism, Smithfield is also the birthplace of the late Ava Gardner, and her house-turned-museum landed the city on Livability.com's Top 10 Unusual Museums.
© Copyright 2014 livability.com. All rights reserved.No portion of this website may be reproduced in whole or in part without written consent.