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After Teddy Long took over Raw this past Monday and gave John Laurinaitis a huge headache, it's time for ol' Funkmaster to return the favor when he navigates the Smackdown ship this Friday.
So what's on tap? Well, last week Laurinaitis announced a match between Long's main squeeze, Aksana, and the Big Red Machine, Kane. The big guy is obviously still pretty bent about losing to John Cena at Elimination Chamber and failing to make him "embrace the hate" as evidenced by his recent actions. Will Aksana be thrown into Kane's path and become collateral in the war betweent the Raw and Smackdown General Managers?
The main event is a six-man tag match between the team of Randy Orton, The Big Show and Sheamus taking on the forces of World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes and Hey I Used to be a Champion The Miz.
And don't expect the United States title change from Raw to go unchallenged either.
Courtesy of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, here's exactly what you can expect to see on Mar. 9. Full spoilers after the jump!
The show kicked off with temporary Smackdown General Manager John Laurinaitis and his right hand man David Otunga inside a cage, announcing a rematch between new United States Champion Santino and former champ Jack Swagger.
Santino ended up winning the cage match, overcoming interference from Dolph Ziggler and taking advantage of Vickie Guerrero accidentally slamming the door on her man rather than Santino.
We head backstage where Teddy Long is pleading with Johnny Ace to call off the match he announced last week between Kane and Aksana. Hey, Theodore! Aksana is a former FCW Divas champion, I'm sure she can handle herself in the ring, okay?! Anyway, Laurinatis says no because Long didn't say "please." Awesome prick move. But he does offer Long one out: the two of them will have a match and whoever wins will decide if the Kane/Aksana match goes down.
Drew McIntyre came out and said the temporary GM said he could keep his job if he defeated a mystery opponent. After teasing it would be The Great Khali, the mystery opponent was revealed as Hornswaggle. The former Intercontinental Champion beat the living hell out of the dirty leprechaun after three deadly, career-ending ... scoop slams? The referee calls for the bell so McIntyre is no longer living off the government.
Khali came in post-match, chopped McIntyre and carried 'Swaggle out. Holy crap. Jack Swagger and Hornswaggle tag team: Hornswagger. That one's free, Vince.
Mark Henry defeated Ezekiel Jackson. Not sure exactly what any of this means.
Long defeated Laurinaitis after Kane's pyro went off and the Big Red Machine started to make his way to the ring. Randy Orton came out and RKOed him before he stepped inside, though. During this brouhaha, Long rolled up Funkmaster and got the win.
Kofi Kingston and R-Truth beat Epico & Primo in a non-title match.
Next up when an in-ring segment with Michael Cole and WrestleMania 28's Smackdown main eventers Sheamus and Daniel Bryan. They went back and forth and at one point, A.J. was going to say something but Bryan told her to shut up. Whoa, there, D-Bry. Pump the brakes there...
And in the maaaaain event of the evening... Big Show, Orton and Sheamus defeated Bryan, The Miz and Cody Rhodes. The whole segment started off with Rhodes making fun of Show some more. Love that stuff. Those two ended up brawling to the back while Sheamus and Bryan brawled through the crowd. The Miz ended up taking another pinfall after eating an RKO from Orton.
Kane came out again and he and Orton brawled all over only to end up back inside the ring. Chokeslam from Paul Bearer's baby boy gets reversed into an RKO to end the show.
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Panama Working To Identify Human Remains Of Victims of Military Dictatorship
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Editor's Comment: Dozens if not hundreds of people were murdered during the brutal military dictatorships of Omar Torrijos (1968 - 1981) and Manuel Antonio Noriega (1983 - 1989). Omar Torrijos created the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) in 1979 in order to give an air of legitimacy to his military dictatorship, so the PRD is basically the party representing the years of the military dictatorship. After Noriega was arrested and thrown in prison by the government of the United States as a result of the US Just Cause military invasion, the PRD has been elected to run the country twice, Ernesto Perez Balladares (1994 - 1999) and Martin Torrijos (2004 - 2009). So, in the 22 years since the invasion and a return of democracy to Panama, about half of that time has been under the control of the PRD. Every time the PRD gets back in power they shut down this investigatory process of trying to identify the remains of those killed during the years of the military dictatorship, and every time a non-PRD party has been elected - either the Paname�istas or now the Cambio Democratico - the reactivate the process. These types of headlines serve to remind everyone of the brutal, murderous, and repressive nature of the PRD. And when they say the current leadership of the PRD are "dinosaurs" what they really mean is that those guys are contemporaries of Torrijos and Noriega.

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Yoga Journal's Publishes Special Newsstand Issue "Yoga for Healing and Happiness"
October 12, 2011 (San Francisco, CA) Whether it's back pain, muscle aches, stress, or mood, yoga can help heal body, mind and spirit.
Yoga Journal has just published Yoga for Healing and Happiness, a special issue available now on newsstands nationwide. This issue includes:
Special bonus includes a free DVD, Yoga for Total Back Care. (Available by visiting yogajournal.com/sampler. Shipping not included).
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From LDS apostle to spiritualist — the strange journey of Amasa Mason Lyman
To see Cal Grondahl's cartoon that goes with this post, click here In the spring 1983 edition of Dialogue, author Loretta L. Hefner recounts a sermon Mormon prophet Brigham Young delivered in 1867. Young said that doctrinal deviancy was not limited to … Read More
Mormon prophet Woodruff crossed the Rubicon often
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Facebook has been growing quickly. It has become a community of more than 400 million people in just a few years. It's a challenge to keep that many people satisfied over time, so we move quickly to serve that community with new ways to connect with the social Web and each other. Sometimes we move too fast -- and after listening to recent concerns, we're responding.
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Rare 500-year-old illustrated medical book shows doctors analysing urine
A rare medieval book gives an insight into the bizarre medical practices used 500 years ago.
It has gone on display for the first time at the University of Aberdeen.
The De Hortus Sanitatis, which translates as the Garden of Health, shows some of the medical methods practiced in Scotland five centuries ago and is one of the earliest European medical texts.
The book, first printed in Mainz, Germany, in 1491, is a fusion of late medieval science and folklore....
Meanwhile, detailed illustrations reveal how physicians used to study the colour of urine to make diagnoses....
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when i tried to add a folder, this is the error i got: Unable To Create Folder
when i tried to reformat it, it didn't do anything:
so i was stuck here, i didn't know what to do next.
finally, i found the solution to this problem,
so here is how you would fix or reformat your external USB drives, whether is a disk drive or a flash card aka pen drive (pin drive??)
step1. go to start > settings > control panel (see image)
> Administrative Tools (see image)
> Computer Management (see image)
Once you are in computer management, you will see "Disk Management" select "Disk Management and on the right side, you will see your drives.
CAUTION: make sure you ONLY FOLLOW THESE STEPS ON THE DRIVE FOR ASSIGNED TO YOUR USB DRIVE. NEVER DO THE C: DRIVE. SO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHICH LETTER IS THE YOUR USB DRIVE. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY ON ANY DATA LOST.
now that i gave you my WARNING, lets continue. and right click on your USB Drive, in my case, its letter F: so i right click on the F: Drive and select "Format". This is how it should look like on the pictures below.
now when you have selected "Format" you will get a warning:
This is the active partition on this disk. All data on the partition will be lost. Are you sure you want to format this partition?
Since i don't have anything on my USB Drive, I click on "Yes"
after you have clicked yes, it will take you to another windows and populate your information, this is my example:
Volume label: Wolverine
Files System: NTFS
Allocation unit size: Default
[x] Perform a quick format
[ ] Enable file and folder compression
After you have populated all the fields, click OK
After you click OK, you will get a warning pop-up window:
WARNING: formatting will erase all data on this volume.
To format the volume, click OK. To quit, click Cancel.
Click OK to continue...
oh crap.. i got this error popup window:
The format did not complete successfully
i figure out a way to do it through the DOS command line if the procedure i just gave you on this post doesnt work for you: try the following post:
How To Format External Usb Hard Drive To Fat32
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A Thoughtful Brief on the DOJ case against Apple.
Attorney Bob Kohn has filed a brief on DOJ's case against Apple and the publishers, where he dismantles the DOJ case in its entirety.
In short, he makes the point that the DOJ made mistakes as follows:
1. Mistaking ebooks for material goods. Ebooks, like music, is public goods. Buying one does not reduce the existing quantity of that particular goods by one. The supply is basically infinite and different rules apply for such goods.
2. Predatory pricing practices from Amazon changes the legal picture somewhat and the DOJ completely ignored that aspect.
3. The public is best served by efficient prices... not simply artificial low prices.
4. The e-book market does not exist in vaccuum. They are interconnected with, most notably, the e-reader market.
Overall the brief makes for a fascinating read, but the article from paidcontent.org is a good summary.


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Sluggish debut for Man U on New York Stock Exchange
NEW YORK, USA (AP) — English soccer club Manchester United made a disappointing debut on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, even after opening at a discounted price, with enthusiasm for the celebrated team overshadowed by its debt load and financial track record.
Many had expected that fans of one of the most famous football clubs in the world would snap up shares, leading to a pop in early trading, but that didn't materialise. Some analysts had warned that the initial public offering was overvalued, particularly since the club is debt ridden and the family that owns them, the Glazers, retained almost total voting control over the team.
"There was a lot of wing flapping, but not much flying today," said John Fitzgibbon, the founder of IPOScoop.com. "It's reflective of the overall IPO market, they may hit a couple of roadbumps, but the deals are getting done."
Manchester United shares were flat at $14 in midday trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the level they were priced at by the underwriters late Thursday.
The stock, traded under the MANU ticker symbol, had been expected to be sold for between $16 and $20 per share.
The $14 per share price still valued the club at $2.3 billion, slightly higher than the record $2 billion paid for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team earlier this year.
The 134-year-old soccer club expects to make $110.3 million from its offering of 8.3 million shares. It will use $101.7 million to pay down senior notes. The Glazer family, who own the team, is selling another 8.3 million shares separately.
The family's 2005 leveraged takeover was valued at $1.47 billion, much of it borrowed. United carried £416.7 million ($666.2 million) in debt as of March 31. It had no debt when it was bought by the Glazer family in 2005.
The Glazers are the American family that already owns the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Malcolm Glazer is CEO of First Allied Corp, a holding company with numerous business interests. His two sons Avram and Joel are co-chairmen of Manchester United.
After the stock offering, the Glazers will keep control of the team through Class B shares that have 10 times the voting power of the stock sold to the public.
Manchester United are one of the most renowned sports teams in the world. It claims 659 million followers and 26.9 million Facebook fans. Half of its fans are in Asia, where its games are televised and its replica shirts and other products are huge sellers. But analysts are more skeptical of the team, known as The Red Devils, as a financial commodity. It is not a high-growth company like a tech startup, but like some tech startups, it is heavily in debt.


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SPACE on Ryder Farm Seeks Submissions for 2014 Artistic Residencies; Deadline 3/8
SPACE on Ryder Farm is now accepting submissions for artistic residencies for its 2014 nonprofit season, which will take place June through September in Brewster, NY.
Housed on a working organic farm, SPACE's artistic residencies provide theater artists the opportunity to create away from the bustle of every day life and work in the company of other artists in the field in a bucolic and inspirational setting. Select writers are provided with housing and meals for a small subsidized stipend. Artists are encouraged to structure their days how best serves the needs of their projects. Artistic residencies culminate in informal sharing events with fellow artists and SPACE community members.
Submissions are being accepted through March 8. The application fee is $10. Click here to apply.
Led by founding Executive Director Emily Simoness, this emerging player in the theater community provides writers with two to six night residencies on the property of the oldest operating farm in Putnam County. Ryder Farm has been in the Ryder family since 1795 and was a pioneer in America's green movement by becoming one of the first farms to go organic in the 1970s. SPACE sources the majority of the prepared seasonal meals directly from the organic produce at Ryder Farm.
SPACE's mission is to support artist by providing a workshop space singular in its ability to reinvigorate the artist's spirit and work. In three seasons' time, SPACE has hosted over 200 artists, fostering new work from some of the nation's most exciting artists including playwrights Sam Hunter, Young Jean Lee, Adam Rapp, Lucy Thurber (Hill Town plays), Dan LeFranc (The Big Meal), Madeleine George (The Curious Case of the Watson Intelligence), Molly Smith Metzler (Elemeno Pea), Bekah Brunstetter (Be a Good Little Widow, Oorah!), Mat Smart (Samuel J. and K.), Nick Jones (The Coward), Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews), and Erika Sheffer (Russian Transport), as well as theater companies Manhattan Theatre Club, Rattlestick Playwright's Theater, Ars Nova, Naked Angels, Transport Group and Woodshed Collective.
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Jai Alai IPA - Cedar Aged (Humidor Series) - Cigar City Brewing
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4/5 rDev -1.5%
(Served in a tulip glass) Thanks to cbak999 for this beer
A- This beer has a hazy copper body with a spongy creamy yellowish-beige head and strands of bubbles trailing to the surface.
S- The juicy spicy hops have a soft wood note underneath. There is a spicy green cinnamon note and a light cream aroma that comes through when the beer opens up.
T- The light pungent woody hops taste leads to a smooth spicy green hops and a soft dry bittern bite in the finish. The green hops linger for a moment and take on a green woody note as the beer opens up. There is a very light caramel sweetness underneath the hops.
M- This beer has a medium mouthfeel with a fizzy finish. D- This is a nice IPA with good depth of flavor in the hops and much more hop flavor than bitterness. I didn't notice any cedar qualities and I have to say it doesn't have the depth of the original non-wood aged version.
review 11/19/2009
(Served in a stemmed strange) thanks to gunnerman for this brew
A- This beer pours a slight hazy amber gold with a light tan head that sticks to the glass with each sip. There is a gentle carbonation that supports the head.
S- This beer has a slight musty pale malt aroma with a soft green hop note that comes through as the beer warms a bit. T- This beer has a soft pine hop aroma with a faint grain and pale malt note with a nice caramel hint. There is a slightly flowery wood hint that comes through as the beer warms.
M- This beer has a light mouthfeel with a slight slippery texture and no alcohol heat noticed.
D- This beer has a nice smooth taste and mouthfeel with a very soft wood quality. The hops are pretty soft aswell but it is a smooth session beer.
11-19-2009 16:32:59 | More by rhoadsrage
2.8/5 rDev -31%
Thanks to Mike for sending this rare beer as an extra, of all things!
The pour is quite gorgeous, clear amber with a dense off-white head with an off-white head with great retention and nice lacing to boot. Unfortunately, that's about all there is to really like about this beer. Rich and malty, rather simply so, with a lot of caramel, a touch of honey and some burnt caramel as well. Pine hops are apparent, and when cold, the wood character isn't particularly noticeable. However, as it warms up, the harsh cedar character becomes all too apparent. Woody and astringent, with a touch of varnish-like alcohol is present as well. The palate is rather similar, OPENING with woody tannins and a rather astringent character. Once you get used to the highly astringent nature of the brew, you are assaulted by the massive sweetness with sugar, caramel and some pine bitterness. Hop flavor is rather reserved, and frankly, is whelmed by the sweetness. There's no semblance of balance in this beer. While the finish starts off sweet, the tannins really dry out the palate with a harsh astringency. Medium in body with low carbonation, this is pretty much exactly what an IPA should NOT be, and the addition of cedar strikes me as a gimmick. While I drank my 8oz, it was only in the hope of it improving, which it didn't.
11-12-2009 14:33:29 | More by DefenCorps
4.35/5 rDev +7.1%
Thanks goes out to Sebletitje for this brew.
750ml Bottle
Poured into a chalice a very nice hazy dark golden orange color, nice carbonation, very nice thick/creamy off-white head, with some very nice small islands and sticky lacing left behind. The nose is hoppy, with some nice malt notes, citrus, slight pine. The taste is hoppy, malty, with some citrus, slight pine note, slight cedar. Medium body, very nice bitter/dry finish. Very drinkable, a very nice tasty brew, glad to have had a chance to try it.
11-10-2009 00:34:33 | More by Wasatch
3.68/5 rDev -9.4%
Got this in a recent trade with my favorite trading buddy, fogdog. Thanks a ton Kevin! Can't wait to get my hands on some more Cigar City stuff!
Poured into a snifter.
Appearance: Very hazy caramel-colored body with a small white cap. Head looked a little fizzy at first, but quickly settled to a tight, sticky, halo. Great web-like lacing. Looks elegant.
Smell: Rich cedar, flowery hops, and pine. I also get some caramel and toffee-like undertones. Pretty mild on the whole, with cedar being the most prominent aroma.
Taste: Cedar and caramel are the most obvious flavors up front. Surprisingly, I'm tasting a lot of pilsner malt - not sure if they actually use that in the recipe though. Maybe that's the cedar barrels causing that flavor. The finish is very dry and piney with some solid bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Pretty light on the palate. Prickly, somewhat gritty, feel from the carbonation. Feels pilsner-y to an extent. As noted above, finishes dry and bitter.
Drinkability: This was my second time tasting this beer, and both times I haven't been too impressed. I like the idea, and I like the cedar, but this one just doesn't do it for me. Worth a try still.
11-08-2009 21:55:44 | More by ThreeWiseMen
3.78/5 rDev -6.9%
Pours a very pretty orange hue, resembles apricots to me, but I'm mildly colorblind, so who knows! I like the color but the head is only decent so I can't give this a 5.
The smell is very boring, some mild piney hops and presumably cedar, and definitely didn't impress me as I tilted the glass back for the first time.
The taste, on the other hand, is pretty impressive. A very good balance between the moderate citrus hops and the cedar keeps the beer from getting in to hop bomb territory. I'd be very interested to try the normal Jai Alai to see how these good hops taste when they're on their own.
The mouthfeel is very good, a nice amount of carbonation gives the beer some life in the mouth. Drinkability started out pretty high but it definitely feels boozier as you get down the bottle. Unfortunately for all other IPAs, the standard to me is Pliny and it's pretty damn hard to come close to PtE in drinkability.
Overall, a solid buy and one I might revisit later after I've tried the regular IPA.
10-21-2009 22:32:24 | More by HonusWagner
4.5/5 rDev +10.8%
Pours a nice mahogany color with a decent fluffy white head. Smells like cedar. Taste is spicy, peppery, with a little bit of citrus and a lot of cedar. Light to medium body and really drinkable. The Cedar blends with the hops perfectly making for a very balanced yet complex flavor. If you like cigars at all, this beer is worth a try. It looks, smells and tastes like a cigar box and I mean that in the best way possible. Not a huge fan of the Jai Alai IPA by itself but it is totally transformed with cedar aging. Really enjoyed this brew both times I've been able to try it.
10-13-2009 19:06:32 | More by PretzelCity
4.47/5 rDev +10.1%
I would be remiss not to send out a great, chest-thumping thanks to moose3285 for sending me a great, big, overflowing box of Cigar City to add to my collection. Split with the wife while settling in to watch the Twins dismantle the Yankees in game two...I hope.
First & foremost, CC gets props for their cool-ass bottles, each with an amusing anecdote on the side. The beer leaks into my Tyranena pint glass a light amber, borderline red-style brew. Smell is subdued hops & faintly woody.
Not much subtlety here. I'll warrant that I'm not terribly keen on anything interfering with my hops, but the cedar balance here is spot-on perfection. The underlying IPA I'd warrant is very good, the hops are there, but not so bright as usual; warm, rather than bitter, sharp rather than biting. The cedar does a marvelous job of complementing the hops with its woody woodiness, rather than taking over, or slinking too far into the background. Perfect balance.
Split the bomber with the wife, but she just got a dinner invitation, so I'm eyeing her half of the bomber in the fridge...I can't let that oxidate for an hour plus, can I? That would be criminal. I suppose that means it's drinkable, to consider stealing good beer from your most excellent wife. I'll get the stink eye for that later. Better bust out something else she likes!
Dammit, this is an excellent beer, which I've come to expect/assume from Cigar City. This raises the bar on a wood-agd IPA. I'd drink this every day & twice on Sundays given the chance.
10-09-2009 22:47:58 | More by maximum12
3.38/5 rDev -16.7%
First off thanks a ton for this goodie, my best to all who participated in the Football and Beer BIF.
Pours a very hazy ripe grain hued orange amber with a large frothy, sticky head. Large bubbles and tons of sticky lacing wrap up this category.
I don't get the huge amounts of cedar that a lot of the other reviews highlight in the smell. Mildly powerful pine resin is my first thought, oh wait. The more I sniff the more wood I get. Ha Ha. Sweet almost fruity malts make up a huge proportion of the odor as well along with a faint spice. Other than that not a whole lot going on here.
The cedar is epic in the flavor, it seems to drag down the plethora of other things going on in here. The spicy, piney hops put up one hell of a fight but ultimately fail in breaking through the woody forefront. The malty backbone is sturdy enough here and releases flavors resembling toffee and earthy grains. I would enjoy this a lot more without the heavy wood taste.
The mouthfeel is good, feels naturally carbonated in your mouth. Very large bubbles and not at all syrupy. This is the best part of this brew so far.
Overall, this beer really makes me want to try the non-cedar aged. I bet it is amazing. This brew is a knockout, but I just don't think that cedar aging is necessarily the best compliment to an already amazing IPA.
10-09-2009 01:06:31 | More by BDLbrewster
2.15/5 rDev -47%
Poured into my duel tulip.
Smells like cedar shaving with beer spilled on them
Tastes of cedar, and hops, with a bit of malt in the back. This beer is very off putting. I really feel like I'm licking a tree when i drink it. In my opinion the reason for this beers high rating is the hype monster. Its not good, the cedar is far too strong. I have had the regular jai-alai and its wonderful, so why mess with it. The only answer i can come up with is that CCB wants to make hype work for them. Which they seem to do very very well.
Not a good beer at all.
09-30-2009 02:00:40 | More by redneckchugger
4.1/5 rDev +1%
750ml bottle into half pint glass on 9/14/09. Thanks to FooFaa for sharing.
A - Poured a hazy amber/orange colored body, reminiscent of a sunset, with a one-finger rocky, frothy head that deposited lots of sticky foam around the glass.
S - Initial aroma is extremely spicy and woody with fragrant wafts of pine needles, cedar and white pepper. Malt character is sweet and syrupy.
T - Spicy and woody flavor with a dominant cedar character and hints of pine needles. A syrupy sweet malt backbone balances all of the spicy notes. However, plenty of sticky, piney hops emerge in the backend and work quite well with the cedar and woody characteristics.
M - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation and a syrupy texture with a bit of oily residue. Finishes with assertive bitterness on the palate.
D - Unique and innovative, this cedar-aged ale is extremely aromatic and flavorful. The cedar character is undeniably palpable. I have a feeling this brewery is going to become one of my favorites very quickly.
09-22-2009 21:57:05 | More by ffejherb
4.3/5 rDev +5.9%
I wasn't sure what this was when I bought it as there's really no marking on the bottle. It just has the Humidor series label. Luckily BA had all of the information I needed!
It poured a golden-amber body with a slight haze beneath a creamy head of off-white foam. The head retention was excellent, and it displayed some very good lacing.
The aroma was initially malty with a bit of caramel, and then leafy and slightly herbal hops (or does it appear herbal because of the cedar?). Then the nose adjusted and the cedar became quite clear. It was kind of perfumey, and I guess a little bit like cedarwood as well.
In the mouth it was full-bodied, creamy, and smooth with a very fine-bubbled median carbonation due to bottle conditioning.
The flavor was malty and gently caramelish with a toasty edge, and minty and spicy hops (or, again, is that the cedar peeking through?). A rock-solid bitterness anchored it, leading into a dry finish. The cedar came on at the swallow, and then lingered nicely, but faded before the hop flavors and bitterness did.
Not having had the Jai Alai before, I'm not sure how different this beer really is. My guess is that the standard Jai is a fairly basic and drinkable English-style IPA. The cedar was interesting, however, and I found it quite intriguing, and a bit charming. I didn't find it to be a quaffer though, I found myself treating it more like a sipping beer. I would enjoy a taste or two and then put it down for a bit. Again, not having ever tasted the Jai Alai, I have no point of reference, but I will say this: I'd gladly buy another couple bottles to enjoy, and possibly age a bit.
09-18-2009 22:19:14 | More by NeroFiddled
3.68/5 rDev -9.4%
Big thanks to both Jw347 and Beerlando for bottles of this one.
Pours a very nice looking slightly hazy glowing orange color with light brown highlights and a monsterous fluffy pillowy billowy white cauliflower head that retains extraordinarily well and leaves fantastic lacing. Very nice looking.
Nose smells, in all literality, like a well seasoned humidor full of IPA.
Hmmm. The Cedar doesn't seem so strong at first, but then it jumps out of the closet in a clown suit and wails you in the balls with a bat made out of old cigar boxes. The IPA underneath this tastes like it would be quite good, maybe very good, but i just think the cedar aging is a bit overboard. I love the use of cedar in other CCB offerings, but in this one its just a bit too much. That being said, its very educational, and allowed me to appreciate what they've done with it in other beers, and this is still a good brew. I just need it in very small doses.
The mouthfeel is solid, not soupy, but certainly not thin. Carbonation is ideal.
Drinkability would be great, the abv is well hidden and all that, but due to the cedar face raping, it makes it a little tough.
Overall I think this is a beer everyone should try, and certainly has proven to me that cedar aging does belong in the beer world. I just think the beer its used on should be able to stand up to its prominent flavor, and IMO, this one would be better without the cedar. I would love to someday try the regular old Jai alai. An interesting, educational, and beer worth trying, but not one i would drink alot of. Still tastes great, its just too much...
09-17-2009 03:25:32 | More by AKBelgianBeast
4.3/5 rDev +5.9%
Pours a deep, deep murky burnt gold. Cloudy. Big foamy light tan head with good retention and nice lace.
Big sweet nose with plenty of hops. Syrupy sweet aroma.
Wow. Bold flavor. Big hops and a mild malt sweetness in the finish. Cedar lingers on the tongue in the finish. Nice sweetness mixed with the bold hops. Strong bitter aftertaste.
Full and smooth in the mouth. Somewhat oily.
Very nice well crafted brew. Full flavor. Real enjoyed.
09-16-2009 18:44:54 | More by dstc
3.55/5 rDev -12.6%
750 bottle. Poured into chalice sort of glass. Poured an orange, marmalde color. Translucent, a bit murky. Nice head. Good looking. Musty hop aroma. Dirty hop water. Woody? Sharp bitterness up front and then sparkling sweet malt flavor covering my tongue. Definitly a wood quality in the flavor, dank. Smoothish, some zest. Overall pretty drinkable. The flavor and mouthfeel work well. Aroma needs some work.
09-15-2009 20:32:58 | More by AChamberlain
4.13/5 rDev +1.7%
Very generically labeled bottle without "jai alai" on it anywhere from what I could tell, shared at a BA tasting by mfielden - thanks, Mark!
A - Pours a cloudy golden-amber with noticeable sediment and a creamy white head that leaves some nice foam.
S - Aroma is citrusy hops, sweet malt, and lots of cedar, which I think works well here.
T - Sweet pale malt and cedar balanced by grapefruity hops. A little spice as well, especially lemon pepper. Another winner from CCB flavor-wise.
M - Palate is nice and smooth with soft carbonation.
D - High. I got through this one way too soon.
09-15-2009 00:31:50 | More by nickd717
5/5 rDev +23.2%
buckle up buttercup! .. . god, aroma is amazing, a well baked pinecone and cedar (fresh humidor) .. . pours a kickass causing dark rich gold tan with a fantastic silly fun cream head, lacing is cute as a button.. . abv is so well hidden and the subtle refined whiffs of cedar to sap are just wonderful, and super tasty! .. . aroma is just to awesome and the flavours, light peppery spice from the cedar, so intriguing and unique.. joey, you sir have started something that will/should take off like california wildfires.. . this is the highlight of all the beers i tried/picked up while in Orlando! .. . does it get better than this?
09-14-2009 23:57:22 | More by Onslow
South Carolina
3.35/5 rDev -17.5%
"I'm kind of a big deal, my library smells of rich mahogany..."
So it is with Cigar City, a big deal, small batches, cedar-aged IPAs(really?), the hype monster. So here's the first try at it, sitting in the library of rich mahogany with a puro and a CS Lewis book for good measure.
"I say, what a bit of alright! What of it, chaps?"
"Blimey! White pepper! Bakery-rolls and all, what with a bit of grapefruit to boot!"
"Lightly cloudy and little head, but what of a chance at rain? Heh heh..."
"Crikey! Here, lads, is a load of hops. A bloody monstrous bitter too, I say..."
"Well, after I dropped a bomb on this, I did expect to be gobsmacked, while this is a bit of a disappointment."
"Well I think it's bleeding ace."
"Write your own bloody review then."
"Stonking hopping, bitterness, and lemon-sour, then just a bit of white bread, cedar..."
"I think they made a blatant dog's dinner. What of all the chemical bits?"
"Well, horses for courses, I suppose."
"Low carbonation, watery, astringent, ill-balanced, bitter and spicy. I find little to enjoy in this."
"Well, there's little sense in waffling on and on... I'm a bit squiffy anyway."
"It was a fine piss up. Ta."
"Cheers mate."
09-14-2009 15:40:08 | More by khiasmus
4.28/5 rDev +5.4%
Picked up a 750 ml bottle from Knightly Spirits in Orlando. Poured a hazy orange with a tall white head. The aroma has a syrupy mix of sweetened grapefruit, toasted cedar plank, and ash, but with more of the focus on the citrus hops. The flavor hits off with the hops - big pine and juniper (almost like gin), and then biting orange peel. Dry, wood flavors kick in to finish with cocoa and toasted crust. Overall, a very well-made and interesting IPA. I hope this beer gets around, it's damn good.
09-14-2009 03:59:56 | More by tempest
2/5 rDev -50.7%
Appearance: Murky amber with a sticky white head. Good lacing, good retention, clarity could be much improved.
Smell: Intensely woody with a bit of citrusy hops beneath. Some oxidation as well. A cedar overload.
Taste/mouthfeel: Woody, tannic, borderline astringent cedar overpowers the hops and malts both. I get a bit of citrusy hops mid-palate, and no malt to speak of. Bitter tannic finish, it seems like the astringency comes from the wood more than the hops, and there's a noticeable lingering wet paper flavor. Decent, not great.
09-14-2009 03:25:57 | More by largadeer
3.58/5 rDev -11.8%
Pours a cloudy amber in color. Nice inch of frothy head forms on the pour.
Smell is spicy hops, just a hint of cedar. Taste is a nice balance between the hop flavors and the cedar. There's not as much cedar in this beer as I was expecting. The 100k + OT #2 had a lot more cedar in the flavor.
Medium to full on the mouthfeel. Very easy drinking beer that you could easily drink a bunch of. Would have loved to try this on draft.
09-12-2009 17:49:35 | More by FtownThrowDown
3.58/5 rDev -11.8%
Thanks Ftown for sharing. Murky light iced tea color. Godd head. Lots of peppery spice and sharp citrus. Cedar is soft in the back. Taste is a bit more subtle but good spice and citrus. Average bitterness. Moderate malt to balance. Good body and drinks decently.
09-12-2009 02:20:36 | More by pwoods
2.98/5 rDev -26.6%
Chilled 750mL into a glass. A generous extra from Jw347. Thanks Johnathan!
A: Pours an extremely cloudy amber color that glows a diffuse orange against the light. Great-looking body that would be improved by some clarity. With some inspection I can see bubbles streaming up the glass. The pour results in 1.5 fingers of creamy, off-white head that retains for several minutes before retreating into a light cap on top of the brew. Leaves some dribbles of lacing down the sides of the glass. I like my IPAs clear, unfortunately.
S: Wow, they really take the cedar to heart. Very tannic and earthy, with an herbal note to it. The hops are almost an afterthought, or perhaps they're fading a bit. There's some dankness in there, with citrus hops coming last. The smell really stands out on this one; I'm having a great time just sniffing it and not sipping (I like cedar). Not a great nose if you're looking for IPA characteristics, though.
T: Initially malty with a caramel flavor, but it gets hoppy midway through with, as the nose suggests, citrus and a stronger pine/weed flavor. Dank, earthy pull into the finish, which is fairly tannic (if I can be honest, TOO much so) and surprisingly dry. A lingering bitterness with some pepper in the aftertaste.
M: Medium-bodied. Well carbonated. I don't like lingering bitterness in beers, and the bubbles in this one do a decent, but not great, job of staving it off. Kind of a chewy body.
D: A very distinct flavor and one I appreciate. But a bit much to have on a regular basis. Definitely a brewery to keep an eye on, though.
09-11-2009 09:44:47 | More by Arbitrator
3.98/5 rDev -2%
Received this bottle in my first trade with Bucwild, his first trade ever as well! Thanks again and hope to have many more trades!
Appearance- Pours a beautiful orange-tinged amber with a massive white head. I shared this one with a visiting guest to our glass studio on our farm and the first glass poured with about three and a half fingers off a relatively mild pour. The second glass I was a little more careful, but still ended up with about two and a half fingers. The head stuck around for quite awhile too, eventually dying down to about a quarter finger that stuck around over the surface of the beer. Carbonation beaded throughout the drinking experience as well and perhaps most impressive were the massive amounts of sticky lacing left down the side of the glass as I drank.
Smell- The smell was very unique in terms of the IPA's that I've encountered. There was a great deal of fruity/citrusy hops present, giving it the typical grapefruit scents of many IPA's. That being said, the hops definitely tilted towards citrus rather than pine or resin. However, in addition to the typical IPA notes, the cedar really came through. It was almost like smelling the inside of an empty cigar box. Very unusual but very interesting and pleasant I thought.
Taste- Interesting yet again. Big notes of grapefruit and citrus up front. However, unlike the usual drying hop bite that follows these initial flavors in an IPA, the cedar immediately follows the citrus. It is less prominent as cedar per se than in the nose but here has the effect of really smoothing out the hop bitterness of the IPA. As such, this is really a rather fruity, mild tasting IPA. While this isn't what you might expect as an IPA, it is certainly a unique experience and one that I could appreciate.
Mouthfeel/Drinkability- A really heavy and sticky mouthfeel. Very chewy and somewhat unusual yet again as it lacked the drying bitterness of the IPA's I'm used to. Great level of carbonation however. I will say though that on the whole I found this beer to be a touch too sweet to drink too much of.
Overall, a very unique experience that might not be everyone's cup of tea, especially hop heads. However, I found it interesting and enjoyable. Go into this one with an open mind and you might just like it quite a bit.
09-11-2009 02:58:26 | More by boatshoes
4.18/5 rDev +3%
Upon pouring the beer produces a very fluffy off-white head. The head sticks around for some time until becoming a ring that produces some wonderful lacing.
The beer smells interesting. The hops and cedar both come out in the nose and prodce a light grapefruit smell.
There is an initial sweetness in the beer that is countered by the hops and cedar together. There is perceptable grapefruit, but the cedar and hops working in chorus are very interesting. At first it felt like I was slurping a beer from a humidor, but when the beer breathed a little it came together. I blame my overzealousness.
In the mouth it is nice and smooth, even creamy. The carbonation helps prepare your tongue for a nice hoppy kick.
Hell, yes this beer is drinkable. It is a very refreshing drink by the pool on a warm day. I see why this was released this time of year.
09-07-2009 22:33:46 | More by RomaniIteDomum
New Jersey
4.1/5 rDev +1%
Received this in a trade with Markwise.
I am very interested in trying this one because of the cedar aging.
A: It's a nie copper color with a bubbly slightly off white head. A nice ring of layers remains after each sip.
S: The cedar is very present, providing a mix between tobacco and pepper. I have never smelled a beer like this before and am pleasantly surprised. The hops there to but not as strong as the cedar.
T: It starts out with a nice grapefruity citrus bitterness and finishes a bit peppery and smoky.
M: Very full and refreshing. Nothing unpleasant here.
D: Another easy one to drink. The 750 doesn't stand a chance, but I wouldn't go after another.
This was my first beer from Cigar City and my first cedar aged beer. I was extremely happy with this beer because it was a bit unusual. I wouldn't be surprised if other breweries start to experiment with cedar as a result, but this was definitely a hit.
09-07-2009 21:14:40 | More by mikey711
Jai Alai IPA - Cedar Aged (Humidor Series) from Cigar City Brewing
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Since we're all Kings fans, we're all probably used to hoping for the best and expecting the worst. (Pervis Ellison, Bobby Hurley, Game 6 - I'm sure I don't have to remind you). So what happens if we end up with the #3 or #4 pick? Well some of us are impressed by Thabeeeeeeet! and some are excited about the potential of Tyreke Evans, and some even want to trade down if we can't get 1 or 1a. But what about trading up?
There are a few teams with a good chance of sneaking ahead of us that seem to need Rubio just as bad as we do (Clippers, T-Wolves). But there are some other teams with good lottery odds that have much bigger holes than PG. For instance, if the Wiz were to win the #1 pick, they'd probably pick Griffin. If the Thunder then were to get the #2 pick and the Kings the #3, I think we'd be in a pretty good position to switch spots. The Thunder already have a talented, 20 year-old PG to develop; they'd have much more use for a dominant pivot who can run the floor and anchor their defense (Thabeet).
So the questions are these: If the Kings don't get a top-2 pick and Rubio's still available at #2, should they try to trade up? What would you be willing to give up in order to get this done? Do you think teams would demand too much? Would the options be financially feasible?


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Mike Polk apparently didn't think the Browns got beat badly enough yesterday. He decided to beat them up some more. I'd say they earned it.
This is not to insult Mike, but it wasn't even funny as much as it was poignant there in the middle of the video. The part about people only being here a few years other than the fans? Yeah.
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Thousands of people in cities across the world joined in on the dance at the same time to attempt to break the record for the largest simultaneous performance.
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Puffed Pear Pancake
Serves 4| Hands-On Time: | Total Time:
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Preheat oven to 450° F. Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet in the oven to warm it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, extract, and salt until smooth. In a separate bowl, toss the pear with the sugar and cinnamon.
- Carefully remove the preheated skillet from the oven and add the butter, swirling until it is melted. Arrange the pears in a single layer in the skillet and pour in the batter.
- Return the skillet to the oven and bake 25 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serve with maple syrup.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 271
- Calcium 86mg
- Carbohydrate 33g
- Cholesterol 178mg
- Fat 11g
- Fiber 2g
- Iron 2mg
- Protein 9mg
- Sat Fat 6g
- Sodium 218mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101 .
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Audrey Hope interviews Marianne Williamson, July 2012. They discuss Love as the greatest power behind radical change and radical peace. As Gandhi said, we must be the change we want to see in the world.
From her amazing book, A Return to Love:
"There is no coming to consciousness without forgiving our parents. Whether we like it or not, our mother is our primary image of an adult woman, and our father is our primary image of an adult man. If we hold grievances against our mother, then if we are a man, we will not be able to escape the projection of guilt onto other adult women who come into our lives; and if we are a woman, we will not be able to escape self-condemnation as we grow into our womanhood. If we hold grievances against our father, then if we are a woman, we will not be able to escape projection of guilt onto other adult men who come into our lives; and if we are a man, we will not be able to escape self-condemnation as we grow into our manhood."
"That's it. … Healing occurs in the present, not the past. We are not held back by the love we didn't receive in the past, but by the love we're not extending in the present."
Marianne Williamson was interviewed by Alan Gregg to discuss her work in general and particularly her book, Enchanted Love: The Mystical Power of Intimate Relationships. The book was released ten years ago, but the insight is timeless.
"The problem with most intimate relationships is that they are not romantic. They do not involve a deeper knowing, and thus there is diminished possibility of sacred, transformative sharing. To be truly seen, in all our innocence and glory, is to be truly healed. What we salute in one another, we call forth in one another." - Marianne Williamson, Enchanted Love
Christianity: "In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you." - Matthew 7:12
Islam: "None of you truly believes, until he desires for his brother what he desires for himself." - Prophet, Muhammad
Hinduism: "Do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you." - Mahabharata 5:1517
Buddhism: "Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful." - Udana-Vargas 5.18
Judaism: "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. This is the whole Torah. All the rest is commentary." - Talmud, Shabbat 21a
I learned a lot about love, forgiveness and miracles from Marianne Williamson's book, A Return to Love, so I was really happy to find this interview on youtube. She's talking about her newer book, The Gift of Change, so I guess I should read it soon. Watch the interview below. There's also a partial transcript here.
In 2009, the Dalai Lama gave an amazing talk, which happened to be filmed, at the University of California in Santa Barbara. The intro speaker says the Dalai Lama is great is because "he embodies what he teaches."
"Ethics for Our Time" summary from UCtelevision:
"In this talk His Holiness turns to one of his favorite themes: the importance of compassion. Far from being a uniquely Buddhist concern, the Dalai Lama explains why caring for others can be the basis for a rich and rewarding life for all people. Whether one is a Buddhist or not, whether one is religious or not, a concern for the welfare of others is just good common sense. Compassion changes egotism into empathy, and transforms fear into freedom. It is the basis for both personal and communal peace."
Endless thanks to UCtelevision for sharing this wonderful talk on youtube! You can watch it here or save the mp4 video.
Osho says Love and Hate are two sides of the same coin. Watch here (thanks to Osho International).
"The society is afraid of your wild nature. It is afraid of your naturalness. So, from the beginning, it starts cutting your wings. And the most dangerous thing in you is the possibility of love. Because if you are possessed by love, you can go even against the whole world." – Osho
Here is another great lesson from the Dalai Lama. This talk is from April 25, 2009, at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, California, and is titled "Peace Through Compassion." There are subtitles, even though his English is pretty good.


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THE final report of the review into the future of local government released yesterday has confirmed interim findings that councils need to change, they have to become sustainable and they need to work with others to make better use of scarce resources.
The main report, Revitalising Local Government, a document of some 138 pages, was released ahead of calls for public comment, particularly from council communities.
The review panel that produced the reports, which included former Tamworth council general manager Glenn Inglis, said the three panel members were unanimous in finding that "no change" was not an option and far-reaching reform was essential to make local government sustainable.
The state's 152 councils spend some $10 billion a year and employ about 50,000 people.
Panel head Professor Graham Sansom said, while it respected the government's policy of no forced amalgamations of councils, it nonetheless believed mergers needed to be considered in some places and had canvassed measures in its report.
"'No change' is not an option," Professor Sansom said.
"Already too many councils face serious financial problems. Farreaching reform is essential to make NSW local government sustainable and fit-for-purpose into the mid-21st century. The current arrangements simply cannot and will not maintain strong and effective local government for the majority of communities and regions across the state."
He said the panel had set out a package of measures to give local government a new agenda and a fresh start.
"Tired old debates about amalgamations, rate-pegging and cost-shifting must be resolved," Professor Sansom said.
"There's no 'pot of gold' in Canberra or Macquarie St to save struggling councils. State and local governments must find much more productive ways of working together to make better use of scarce resources."
Tamworth mayor Col Murray last night said he hadn't had a chance to read the report, but he looked forward to it because he was keen to see local government change the way it does business and become more sustainable and more modern in its methods.
Cr Murray said he had confidence that the Tamworth council would embrace change, not just for change's sake, but for better service delivery and financial sustainability.
Nationals MP Adam Marshall said while there were no major surprises in the final report, it would cause a lot of discussion around council tables, and so it should.
The member for Northern Tablelands said local government would not be blindsided by the report.
"Most are constructive recommendations about sensible reform for local government and council viability," Mr Marshall said.
He said councils in his electorate had been heartened and reassured by Local Government Minister Don Page's recent visit, where the threat of amalgamations of councils was dampened.
"We want reform, local government has to change to have a better future but they are not going to force amalgamation on us."


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Hey guys, if you didn't know the Mile High Report (Broncos Blog) hosted a 3 round live mock draft today and I represented the steelers. My strategy was to trade back in the 1st round to acquire more picks, and I had talks with the Eagles, Bengals, Cardinals and even tried to get in touch with the Vikings, but nothing materialized. So i sat tight with our normal picks (18, 52, and 82 overall) and here's what I got:
18. Mike Iupati G, Idaho
If you've read my mocks before, you know I've had my eye on Iupati for a while. While the hope was to trade back and take Maurkice Pouncey, I have no problem with taking Iupati at 18. Having a first round talent on the Oline is something we've sorely missed and Iupati's versatility gives us some options for the future. We have Starks, Kemo, and Hartwig locked up for at least the next 3 years, a first round contract is usually about 4-5 years, so that would only leave locking up Colon long term and we'd have a young, yet battle-tested line for years to come. I also considered taking Kyle Wilson and Sean Weatherspoon, but with the defensive depth in this draft I decided Iupati was too good to pass up.
52. Morgan Burnett S, Georgia Tech
I've had us looking at Burnett in my past mocks as well, but that was more because he was the best safety that I thought would be available. After more research though, I'm convinced he'll be a great Steeler. He's a ball-hawking safety who's only weaknesses seem to be with consistency and learning when to spot the double-move. Those can be easily fixed with coaching however, and with Ryan Clark under contract we have the luxury of letting him learn. He's really instinctive and seems like Earl Thomas-light but with better skills (and size) for the run game. I'm so high on him I took him over Nate Allen and Chad Jones who both fell into the late second round.
82. Pat Angerer LB, Iowa
I know we signed Larry Foote and I know we need OLB depth. But I think Angerer could be special. He's a bit undersized but understands the game very well and shouldn't take long to contribute to the team. The best part: he's a vocal leader who could take the reigns from Farrior seamlessly. Once he gets comfortable in our system, he could pair very nicely with Timmons. And for those of you screaming for OLB depth, remember that Timmons is our backup OLB, and is a damn good one too. If Harrison or Woodley go down, Timmons goes outside while Farrior, Foote, and now Angerer man the middle. If Farrior, Foote, or Timmons gets injured, we have Angerer.
There you have it guys. Let me know what you think. Overall I'm pretty happy with the picks, although I think with some more time for wheeling and dealing I could've pulled some magic out of my hat. Oh well, next time.


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(WMC-TV) - It could have been Jereline Murphree's lucky day. She is a retiree on a fixed income.A letter informed her that she was automatically entered into a sweepstakes by shopping at stores like Walmart and Sears."This check looks so real," Murphree said. "I had won $50,000."All she had to do was deposit a check in her account for $4,265 and send a percentage of it in a money order to cover the taxes.She called the sender at the company RBC Financial."Wait a minute, this sounds like a scam," Murphrees said. "He hung up on me."Investigators said if Murphree had deposited the bogus check in her checking account and sent a money order, she would have given her money away to a stranger or had her account overdrawn if the money was not available to cover the amount of the check."People get greedy, desperate," said Sgt. Paul Huffstutler. "They fall for scams."Huffstutler said these scams originate overseas but law enforcement is working to track down the crooks."We are working very close with federal agencies, particularly Secret Service, actually benefiting greatly from the new formation of Department of Homeland Security," Huffstutler said. "Now they are going after a lot of these check forges and con artists overseas. They work closely with the FBI and Interpol and agencies in those countries to take down those big operations."Murphree said she now knows first hand if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is."Kind of a disappointment," Murphree said, "to know I didn't win that money."The Mid-South Better Business Bureau said these types of scams are one of the top scams in the region.
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These mock "Hamburger" buns are amazingly bread-like in texture (and taste!). Once completely cool, seal them in a ziplock storage baggie or a tupperware over night. They will totally... More» change their consistency, to something much more like bread - a softer texture that is nice and chewy. While warm they are crumbly and similar to cooked meringue - but don't let this fool you! Since the sides that were facing the pan are perfectly flat, you use these to spread things on, or make sandwiches, or even as a burger bun! My favorite is spreading cream cheese on both sides (like a sandwich) and stuffing with a freshly poached egg...delish! «Show less
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- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Serves: 5
- Makes: 10
- 3 Large Eggs (separated)
- 3 Tbs. Low-Fat Cottage Cheese (or Fat-Free Cream Cheese)
- .25 tsp. Cream of Tartar
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In a small bowl, mix together egg yolks, cottage cheese, and sweetener until creamy.
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Today I met Dawn, Alan, Angie, Lynette and Cayden MacKay. In February, Dawn and Alan lost their son, Lynette her husband and Cayden his dad.
Detective Jeremiah Mackay was attached to the Yucaipa office of the Sheriffs Dept. On February 12th MacKay was killed in an ambush by Ex-LAPD cop Christopher Dorner. I met them because Lynette's home was getting a makeover. It was a project of Team Home Depot and the Home Depot Foundation that aims to give back to the community.
MacKay family friend Tanner Larson got together with Home Depot's Matt Fleischer and they made plans for a makeover that includes re-sodding the yard, building a children's room, new windows, painting and more. MacKay's sister Angie was touched by the outpouring a the Redlands home. The detective's widow Lynette "feeling very blessed." Dad and mom... overwhelmed.
It was, as our Tony Potts said several times on the air, "something good from something bad." All of that said I was most moved by MacKay's widow. Tears cascading down her face she told me she still misses her husband. "It's very hard."
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(FOX 11) 80 volunteers from The Home Depot and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department are transforming the home of fallen police officer Jeremiah MacKay's wife, Lynette MacKay, and their two young children. Volunteers will install new windows and doors, remove and replace carpeting, flooring, and gutters, and install exterior lighting on the home. They will also complete outdoor projects including landscaping and install a new garage door.
Deputy MacKay was killed in the line of duty by Christopher Dorner on Feb 12, 2013
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The Home Depot Foundation is dedicated to improving the homes of U.S. military veterans through financial and volunteer resources to help nonprofit organizations. The Foundation has committed $80 million to these efforts over five years. Through Team Depot, the company's associate-led volunteer program, thousands of Home Depot associates volunteer their time and talents to positively transform neighborhoods and perform basic repairs and modifications to homes and facilities serving veterans with critical housing needs. Since its formation in 2002, The Home Depot Foundation has granted more than $340 million to nonprofit organizations improving homes and lives in local communities.
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Football star Alan Hudson will be at the Pride of the Moorlands in Leek
Posted: February 04, 2014|
By Belinda Hargreaves
A PUB will be playing host to a book signing by a football legend.
Alan Hudson will be at the Pride of the Moorlands in Junction Road, Leek on Saturday, February 22.
The Stoke legend will be at the pub from 8pm with guests and will be taking part in a question and answer session as well as signing copies of his book.
The evening will also include a pie and pea supper for visitors. Tickets are priced at £10 and available from the Pride of the Moorlands.
Meanwhile, The Pride will also be the venue for a fund-raising 70s and 80s Night on Saturday (February 1).
This event, which will be £5 admission, will be in aid of the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Fancy dress for punters is optional.
Management at the Pride of the Moorlands pub are offering any local business the chance to promote a charitable event at the venue by offering a free function room and DJ.
The function room is also available free-of-charge for other occasions such as birthday parties and wakes. For further information call 07950 375192.
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I have been on Mysoline for about 6 years. I started with 50 mgs. twice a day. I now take 100mgs. three times a day. It helps some but diffinately does not control the tremors. I was on beta blockers until my heart rate dropped to low. I tried topamax, but for me it was awful.
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I am taking this med prescribed by my neurologist. Every time I took it for a week before increasing the dosage to 100mg, I got headaches almost every day. Now, I seem to be really cluzy (can't walk straight, almost trip, fallen twice). The tremors only go away in the morning when I take the med. It wears off by about 4pm. I had to be put back on propranolol to try and stop the headaches. T ... Show Full Comment
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I have essential tremors in my hands, spreading to my legs, and I have been taking mysoline prescribed from a military facility. It has been mildly effective, and we are working on titrating it up, but I am experiencing headaches with this one. I am unable to take Beta Blockers for this (diabetic).
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Dashcam video captured a group of mounted Orlando Police officers narrowly escaping being struck by a vehicle in downtown Orlando.Joseph Edward Boyer, 22, the driver of the vehicle, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.Police say the video shows Boyer driving erratically at Court Avenue and Washington Street. Officers say he was drunk when he ran a red light, nearly striking several mounted officers and their horses."I think the lesson here is, it just shows the dangers of impaired driving or drunk driving. If a driver almost hits three officers on horses, can you imagine a pedestrian?" Sgt. Diego Toruno said.According to an arrest affidavit, Boyer blew a .178 on a Breathalyzer test, more than twice the legal limit in Florida.
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