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Posts by Spike Ravenscroft
39 posts • joined 25 Apr 2007
Facebookers abandon online privacy for virtual doo-doo
Not Essential
Its not essential to give away a whole load of information about yourself to use Facebook, nor to use some of its applications.
I've got quite a few on my page and none of them have asked me for any information.
Its also a good rule that you shouldn't put anything on the internet that you dont want the whole world to know. Just in case.
I use Facebook because i've traveled all over the world and i've got friends that dont live anywhere near me and i dont want to stay up until 3am to call them.
For the first time in my life, i'm in touch with Everyone I want to be in touch with, all in the same place. So, for me, it has its uses and worked very well in tandem with Real Life 1.0.
'It's Britney, bitch' riding high again
Sorry but...
...I do quite like some of her music. No sarcasm.
There are a couple of good tracks on each album, and I do have them all.
I guess i just think its a shame that things have gotten this bad for her.
It cannot be easy to have the world watching you every moment of the day.
And i'm not saying that people in the entertainment industry dont know that its going to happen.
I'm just saying that she got into it very young, probably through 'Pushy Parents' and has had to grow up under the microscope of the media.
I always think its sad when a marriage breaks up, and I have a lot of sympathy for her.
Even if you weren't happy, its not easy and you feel a little bit of a failure.
You can times that feeling by a million if its on the front of magazines and papers everywhere you go.
She's only human, folks. How about a little bit of understanding?
I'm sure this will fall on deaf ears but at least i've said it.
Its not a funny or witty comment but i feel genuine compassion for her and the world would be a much better place if we all did that for each other.
I'll get my coat and call my taxi now.
Japanese Wii sales rain on PS3 parade
I dont normally post in the Wii Vs PS3 comments but...
...I feel compelled to stick my oar in having read the same arguments from both sides repeatedly.
Shocked as I'm sure you will be to learn, everything in my house does not revolve around what is going on with the television.
So, when I do play a game, I want it to be fun and easy to use.
I've got a PS2 and I love it and have loads of games for it, some of them PS1 games. I dont care what the graphics are like as long as the game play is good and its interesting.
I've got a Wii for the same reason. Its fun and different.
I'm not going to buy a PS3 for many years to come, because all the fabulous extras that the PS3 fanboys witter on about dont mean anything to me. I dont care if its the best media center / console around because I dont want a media center / console. I just want some fun.
Thats why the Wii is outselling the PS3. It appeals to more people.
My mum just bought one for herself and she's 60.
She doesn't like the PS2 because its too much like hard work for her.
I know serious gamers love the PS3 but some of us have other things to do and want something more accessible.
Adopt this dog or we'll kill it
How about
a little bit of responsibility people?
I every pet owner was responsible and sensible there wouldn't be this problem.
Mind you, if everyone was a bit more responsible and sensible, there wouldn't be most of the problems in the world would there?
Frankly, as much as I'm in support of the Burmese monks, and I'm wearing red in support of them today, i think that the world could stand for there to be a whole lot less humans and a few more dogs.
Either way, I'm a cat person.
Who incidentally, is getting her new cat from the local shelter.
Aussie gov anti-porn filter 'useless', says teen
@ Graham Marsden
Apparently, what i'm missing is that you see think there should be some stigma attached to having an .xxx domain.
Thats the problem. Its not kids looking at porn, its adults trying to vilify sex instead of explaining and educating.
A .xxx domain shouldn't be any different from a .org for charities etc.
A little less prudery and a little more common sense should decide this easily.
And i'm sure if Firefox can stop pop-ups it can stop .xxx domains from parents who chose. Certainly it seems to have an add-on for everything else.
And perhaps a little more parental responsibility would stop the kids circumventing it.
Computers Are Not Babysitters, y'all!
I get really confused by this issue because it seems so simple to stop that i feel i must be missing something.
Step 1: Have all porn sites have .xxx at the end of their addresses, so that legitimate porn / sex sites can trade fairly and be used by those who want to use them.
Step 2: If a site has porn on it and it doesnt have a .xxx ending, then ISPs etc can take it down without question because its not a legit site and more likely to be something dodgy.
Step 3: Have all browsers come with a little option to block all .xxx rated sites, for parents who want to go down the prohibition over information option. Leaving everyone else who wants to view the internet unrestricted, free to do so.
Am I missing something?
Power corrupts, says workplace bullying survey
The right skills for the job.
I've worked all over the world and I've seen the same thing happen again and again.
One person in a department is good, really good at their job and so they are promoted to manager.
The problem is that although they were brilliant at their job, they have NO management skills.
So, they don't know how to deal with these staff that they now have.
And thats where the bullying starts.
Sometimes its the manager who bullies, or sometimes, its someone else within the team who has more management skills who now finds that they can bully the manager.
Its a horrible situation to work in and business really needs to learn to promote people with (potential) management skills into these positions if it wants to combat bullying in the work place.
Good managers are like gold dust!
Old timers boozing themslves into oblivion
A little social note..
One down side to the smoking ban is that a lot of older people who would go down to the local pub to see their friends and have a pint and a smoke, no longer go.
They cant smoke in the pub so they stay at home and a huge social aspect of their lives has been removed.
For many, it was the only reason they really had to go out every day, and its been taken away.
Yes, of course they could go and stand outside like the younger people do, but its changed the whole environment for them, so they don't.
And as much as I am personally enjoying the smoking ban, I think that this is a real shame and is also a reason why many older people are choosing to stay home and drink more than they would if they were going out and seeing their friends more.
Shattered teens subsisting on 'junk sleep'
Nothing New
This is simply an excuse because large portions of society isn't capable of taking responsibility for their, or their kids actions.
And its no surprise, they aren't encouraged to.
With the nanny state telling us what to do and what not to do and what is for our own good (honest), there is a real lack of personal responsibility today.
So, instead of looking at why kids aren't behaving the way "we" want them to, and are totally out of control (like teenagers have always been. Todays are no different from any other generation), they come up with something to blame and use it as another excuse for control.
Oops, I see another freakish law coming in to stop whatever we're doing wrong now..
In all fairness, the department who did the study is very well respected, I've worked with them before.
Livid woman torches ex-hubby's wedding tackle
For Iain Cartledge
Yes, believe it or not, I am a woman and I read the Register and my name is Spike.
*gasp* Yes folks, all of the above are true.
Everybody happy now?
'Men rule the world for a reason.'
WOW, and I just wanted to say what a bang up job you guys are doing.
So good in fact that perhaps you should move on to being some sort of powerless figurehead and let people who know what they are doing run it instead.
Or anyone else really...
I wouldn't bandy about statements like that unless you want to start a wave of incidents similar to this one.
UN moves to preserve Bounty mutineers' lingo
Clive Barker knows...
If anyone has ever read Imajica by Clive Barker they will not have too much problem with this.
Some of the characters near the start of the book talk very similarly and it only took me a few moments to read the example given.
I think its great, i'd love to be able to speak it!
Natalie Portman: Attack of the Film Fans
Orlando Bloom
I cant say i'm surprised about that one.
I think anyone would have a hard time getting into a frame of mind that included being romantic with Mr Bloom.
Good acting generally takes more than 3 facial expressions and lots of hot air...but bless, i don't think anyone has had the heart to point that out to him yet..
Jason Bourne disses James Bond
Its all about the Bond
Bourne is a serial monogamist whose girlfriend is dead and he does nothing but think about her.
Man, what a loser!
Yeah, sure Jason Bourne is better than James Bond. Thats why there are so many Bourne parties.
I wasnt convinced about Pierce Brosnan but Bond as a concept is great :D
But neither can beat the man from U.N.C.L.E.!
Love that show, I've got all the movies on dvd... :D
PETA slams 'sickening' Hamas cat-torture vid
re:Cats are an environmental menace
Most wildlife kills wildlife, thats what its all about.
Dictators are famous for hating cats because they dont do as they are told.
Frankly, I'm pro cats.
They certainly seem to have more sense and compassion than most of the people i've just seen post here.
Peterborough bloke warned over 'offensive' t-shirt
This is just stupid.
I'd love to see this happen to me while wearing one of my 400+ collection of little black t-shirts, all of which have something on the front that i'm sure someone could find offensive (I have a plain one but i never wear it. What's the point??).
Recently the Brighton Police told a shop owner to remove a baby t-shirt from his window display because it sported the slogan 'Winner of sperm and egg race'.
This is beyond stupid, especially for anyone who has ever been in Brighton city center on a Saturday lunchtime. If that offends you, you'd best keep your eyes shut.
People just generally need to get over themselves these days.
Its only encouraging idiotic civil servants and politicians.
On a final note, i'd just like to say that anyone who actively wants to be a politician should immediately be prohibited from ever holding office. They must be quite mad to begin with.
Cameraman drops first YouTube suit to join class action
Does anyone remember...
....when Google was just two guys running a little search engine?
Every time i read one of these Google Madness stories, i wonder what happened...
Amazon throws cash at MySpace-ified music startup
New Talent?
This is a great idea!
It will encourage more people to explore new music because it will be cheaper than choosing the popular choice and will bring more new artists into the lime light...
I think i'll be up loading some stuff there....
Taser markets electric cattleprod gun to the laydeez
Stick your pink!
GRRRRRRRRRRRR I hate this assumption that all women want things in PINK!!
You should try getting a ladies sized band t-shirt.
The Guys get the nice black ones and the women get the stupid pink ones with frequently no choice!
The only thing this is going to do is make a potential attacker laugh at how incredibly stupid it looks.
I don't believe I own any item that is pink…my boyfriend on the other hand has loads.
'Pink Justice'? Pleeeeeeeeeeease. Always bet on black.
Harry Potter and the Chancers of eBay
I read it on Saturday, and it was great fun!
I really pity all of those 'Grown ups' who get all snooty and condescending about 'Harry Potter is just for children'.
What a sad, narrow little life you lead.
Why don't you try getting out of your own heads a little more, there is a big interesting world out there and it inspires the imagination and its fun.
'Mac worm' hacker in death threat farce
Fanbois Vs Waterboys
Geez, Some people like Macs and some people like PCs.
*vision of the future*
2 armies poised on the edges of a battlefield, one flies the four color Microsoft banner, one the white apple flag...
Why does everyone have to like the same thing?
I think i missed the memo on that one.
And I used to be a confirmed PC user...and then I started using a Mac and I havent looked back. I find it much easier to use and more suitable for the tasks I want to acheive. And, I do find it much more secure
Buffy and Neighbours thesps join Torchwood
Excellent! I'm thrilled.
I really like James Marsters. It can only be a fun thing :D
I hope he does get to do his v dodgy accent again, it made so many of us laugh.
And @ Matt...What else did you expect in the Entertainment section??
Colour me happy.
El Reg seeks ultimate 'nom de sex'
Maiden Name...
I'd always thought it was your mums maiden name, making me Misty Shephard.
With this system, i'm left with the very suspicous Misty Hillside.
On an almost related note, i used to work with a girl called Kate Blows.
History does not relate if this is accurate.
Tories offer record industry cash for righteousness
Tell them about it.
Teenagers and young people have always been disaffected.
I'm quite sure there were sullen Cro-magnan kids as well.
The key isnt 'cleaner' music, its education.
The more people understand things, the better things get.
Torchwood sends inspection team to CERN
I Love
Captain Jack and Particle Accelerators...what a lovely start to my Friday.
Possession of extreme porn to become criminal offence
Catch 22
The Bill says consent of the people featured cannot be a defence because people should not be allowed to participate in degrading activities.
If the people in the pictures are consenting (and that's regardless of how the images are made; they could be theatrical, professionally photoshopped, simulated by stunt people or simply shots taken out of context.) then where is the degradation?
Degradation is about abuse and loss of power. And by that standard, the government is degrading us by abusing our right to choose what we look at and by taking away our power. And by the Bills own statements, people should not be allowed to participate in degrading activities.
So, by adhering to such a spurious and pointless law in the first place, people would then be breaking it!
I cannot see how this law in any way benefits the country.
Letting serious criminals out of prison early? Oh lets fill up the spaces with people who watch porn! They are the real criminals in society arent they????
Quite insane.
Thank you to Graham Marsden above. I have written to my MP about this.
They need to get their heads out of the bedroom of consenting adults and get back to running the country. Thats what we pay them for.
Feds fiddle as cybertopia burns
No Story Here
""None of the three films has a plot line," the FBI's Special Agent Martin Schwarz wrote in a court complaint."
Wow...What a waste of tax payers money that was.
Harry Potter worm claims death of teen wizard
I'm tempted to say that anyone who gets infected by this deserves it.
They shouldnt be trying to get hold of a copy of the book before publication date.
They should wait like everyone else :p
Sorry but, i'm a bit precious about books.
Hippie-era CIA skulduggery report unveiled
fanatical & hysterical.
I think with the systematic errosion of our civil liberties that is going on around us EVERY DAY, I think that perhaps fanatical & hysterical are good starting places.
If we dont speak out now, when will we?
If we dont speak out at all, who will?
Who will stop them when they come for us?
Because its never happened anywhere before has it?
Oh wait...
Do you have a licence for that sporran, sir?
Sorry to be a smart ass but...
'sassenach' means Lowlander, so anyone below about Inverness really, including many kilt wearers.
The correct spelling of the small sock dagger is 'Sgian Dubh'
And 1994 is the date from which certain animals became protected although Bagers, which sporrans are frequently made from were listed as protected in 1992.
Sorry to kill the humour (I have a licence though!) but thats the facts mam.
Manhunt 2 shut out by Sony and Nintendo
One Small step...
If I'm honest, I wouldn't play Manhunt 2 even if it was available, simply because its not my type of game.
Having said that, i don't think it should be banned either. I think this sort of censorship starts with games like this and before you know it all you can play is Wii Tennis (As long as you don't get too competitive mind!).
I don't want to see this being the start of games censorship for adults because today its Manhunt 2 and tomorrow it could be Resident Evil. And no-one is allowed to tell me, as a mature 31 year old, tax paying, law abiding person (For the time being, although continued whittling at my Civil liberties could change that very quickly), that I cannot kill Zombies on my games consol in my spare time, in my own home.
With all the issues that modern society faces, I cannot believe that they think this is a root cause of any of them.
For shame! Go and do a days work that makes a positive difference to society and peoples lives.
Rufus fights back
Simple Solution
Everyone should have respect for everyone else.
Everyone should treat everyone else in a polite and friendly manner.
Everyone should have a bit of patience with everyone else.
If we all did this, none of these situations would arise.
I don't think it's a bad thing that call centres are being moved to India. I think it provides valuable support and development for their infrastructure. What I do think is bad is that poor training can mean that these people come in for more than their fair share of abuse. And that goes for everyone. I don't like phoning an IT helpdesk to find out that I know more about IT than the person on the other end of the line (I'm not being a know-it-all annoying caller here, it just happened to be true in one job I worked in).
Be excellent to each other, and I believe partying comes next ;)
NZ couple fight to name kid '4Real'
Bad Baby Names
I do have a fond love of mad names, including my own.
I once had a friend called Joris Reindeer and stories like this remind me of a great site that never fails to make me laugh:
Subtitled, A Primer on Parent Cruelty.
On a personal note, when my sister got married she took her husbands surname and became Lorren Hardie.
Ah...how i laughed.
Britney's new album title - can you help?
You guys are quite mean.
Compaired to Paris Hilton, at least Britters does something for her money.
So she cuts loose once in a while? So what?
I'm sure all of us here are teetotal and never did a silly thing in our lives?
She's not that bad.
She even *gasps of shock* has some not bad music.
I say, cut the kid some slack, it cant be easy trying to live your life with cameras in your face everywhere you go.
She's suffered from Pushy Mum syndrome to get here where she is, its not all her fault.
I'll get back in my box now...
Macs are more secure: official
I was a PC, now I'm a Mac
For many years I was a loyal PC user and wouldn't touch a Mac for love nor money (Well, how much are we talking here?).
Recently though I have been persuaded to buy a Mac laptop as it has certain advantages and facilities that I want to utilise to work purposes, not because of any fashion or poser factor the machine may have.
Its been something of a revelation! I'm finding it easier to use, less clunky and prone to crashing and general hiccups and much more secure and user friendly. And I really never thought I'd say that.
I find myself looking sadly at my PC languishing in the corner now and thinking that I really should replace the old duck (18 months old!) with a nice new Mac. Normally while I'm using my Powerbook to log onto the Apple UK website to see if they have any more of those adverts because I love them, they are cheeky, fun and generally make me laugh my azz off. Any company that can come up with an advert that people actually WANT to watch has to be doing something right.
And on the subject of Mac / PC parodies on YouTube, I highly recommend 'I'm a Marvel, and I'm a DC.'
Obviously, liking these adverts, Macs, Comics, reading The Register daily and being a woman(!!) I'm obviously something of an anomaly that messes up every El Reg survey so I wouldn't worry too much, there cant be that many of us out there…or can there?
Scotland ranked 'worst small country'
I Have never actually seen ANYWHERE selling 'Deep Fried Mars Bars' although i did see a picture of one place who punted them exclusively to tourists.
Urban legend made flesh by demand of non Scots? I rather think so.
I'm Scottish, I've lived all over the world and Scotland is by far and away, not the worst place to live. Its no better or worse than anywhere else. All Scotland needs is a bit of confidence in itself and Alex Salmond is likely to help that more than not.
Oh...and on the subject of the 'White Elephant' I see our parliment building and raise you a London Olympics. What a waste of money that is!
eBay jewellery store fined $400,000 for shill bidding
Not All Bad!
I really don't like the way eBay is going at the moment.
Its full of con artists and spammers and general meanies.
In the meantime there are little people like me selling good quality items and trying to provide a good service to my customers.
The reason I don't leave feedback for my customers until they have left feedback for me is so that I know they are completely satisfied before I consider the sale complete.
It's quite a horrible environment to deal in as everyone starts with the assumption that there is a scam going on and you are out to fleece them and you have to do a lot of work to change their minds. eBay and people like this don't help, that's for sure.
An alternative? Please?
Scientology tries to discredit BBC documentary
Quite Scary
It just so happens that I was in Clearwater, FL last year and walked some of those very streets.
Yes, the whole Xenu thing is totally barking but it doesn't stop what is happening down there being very, very scary.
Many of the 'followers' have military style uniforms and the 'Church' is redeveloping the whole area to its own specifications. They are paranoid and aggressive and very well funded.
If these people had links to somewhere in the middle East they would have been banged up by Homeland Security long ago.
Joking aside kids, its scary down there.
'Kryptonite' discovered in Serbia
Present and correct...
I'm one of those fabled woman who reads El Reg but I think I'll wait for further empirical evidence before I accept your classification as being 'the spitting image of Brad Pitt.'
Especially if you're basing this on information from Wikipedia!
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Olivia Wilde discusses being typecast in the movies
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This Smart Mop review will take a look at a mop that claims to easily wipe up both wet and dry spills. I've seen the real life demo of these mops many times at a Home Show here in Calgary and have owned one of these mops for a few years now. Here's the run down of what you should know.
The Smart Mop also claims to reduce back bending and also keeps your hands out of the mop water. Well the thing is most mops these days will also allow you to do this. The big selling feature for me was that it mopped up large quantities of solid food and liquids with ease. It also gets into small crevasses and up against the baseboards extremely well. The mop comes in three pieces and can be assembled easily and quickly. The head of the mop is made out of the same material as the Sham Wow which is a chamois type cloth. It's in strips and is attached to both ends of the mop handle. There are a few downsides you should know about.
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How to download and use the Intelligent Updater (IU) for Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange (SMSMSE).
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1. Download the latest Intelligent Updater from here: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/AVDEFS/symantec_antivirus_corp/static/symcdefsi32.exe.
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- bakerslove Apr 27, 2012 07:19 AM
My daughter's gym is having a local meet and they are offering some baked goods along with drinks. The gym is asking parents to bring a little something. I'm not sure what to bake though and was wondering if anyone had any good recipes that they themselves ( and would make again) for either bar treats or cookies.
I am a 14 year veteran of school bake sales, and here is my advice: don't be creative. There are three things that sell reliably -- chocolate chip cookies, or the bar version made from the chocolate chip bag, brownies, and cupcakes, either minis of full sized. I have tried other many other cookie recipes and they languish.
re: roxlet
I'd actually add Rice Krispie treats to that. Especially if they're made big (very thick) with extra non melty mini marshmallows
re: Savour
Yep: Rice Krispie treats are a bake sale classic.. everyone loves them.
re: rstuart
I'm not usually a huge fan of Rice Krispie treats, but recently we had some from a local cafe that were topped with a layer of peanut butter cream and then a layer of chocolate ganache and they were delicious.
re: cookie monster
If there's one thing that I've learned from several years of reading way, way too many food blogs, it's that there is a seemingly infinite number of things that can be done to Rice Krispie Squares!
re: Savour
I am always surprised at how quickly rice krispie treats go. Not doctored up, just plain squares.
For the OP, my go-to bake sale give away is whoopie pies. Individually wrapped in plastic so easy to sell, people know what they are but you don't see them often so they go quickly. To me, they're like cupcakes w/ a better ratio of cake to frosting.
re: chowser
My kids' last school never held bake sales so I've only become a bake sale veteran the last few years. Thanks to advice received here I package everything individually and make either whoopie pies or sandwich cookies (reverse oreos) for most of their sales and they always sell out.
I was caught short on time for the last sale and made jello aquariums, packaging them in sundae cups with a lid and spoon-those went quick too but it felt like cheating :)
re: maplesugar
is that jello with gummi fish?
re: alkapal
yep. they're actually really cute. you can also add star-shaped gummies (or cut marshmallows into stars) to mimic starfish.
re: alkapal
Sure is...not sure if you have swedish fish-they're a little sturdier than gummy bears. I used the quickset method, and added a fish to the bottom using a skewer and a few peeking out the top heads/tails up. I think Maynard's Swedish Fish are Canadian but a quick google shows there are other brands-and an "Aquatic Life" mix that would make for interesting aquariums: http://www.candywarehouse.com/product...
re: roxlet
I agree with roxlet - the brownies with m&ms on top were the first thing to sell out at the last bake sale. Keep it basic.
chocolate biscotti.
at least that's what i'd buy. LOL
there have been a couple of "bake sale" threads here on chowhound. you might get inspiration there.
i tend to agree with roxlet here. don't make "strange" things. if i pass by a bake sale, and they don't have my biscotti (ha!), then i'll opt for some large chocolate chip & nut cookies.
re: alkapal
Sad but true...I once worked the pantry station in a popular local restaurant, and nine times out of ten the customers ordered chocolate desserts, leaving my lovely fruit creations to languish...the chef finally turned them into chutney!
Chocolate Chip Brownies. Make any chocolate chip cookie recipe but leave out the chocolate chips. Spread dough in brownie pan. Put chocolate chips on top. Put pan in oven for 3-4 minutes until chips soften then take a knife and run it through the dough a few times to marbleize the chocolate in ribbons throughout. Continue baking. Cool. Cut into squares.
This is quicker than making chocolate chip cookies. A recipe that uses the 12-oz bag of chocolate chips will make a 9 x 13 pan of chocolate chip brownies.
re: ctfoodie
cute idea. do you rig up a "stand" by using a box and cutting holes in it for the cones?
re: alkapal
You could if you were crafty (which i am not). I just stand them up in muffin pans :)
re: alkapal
you can also use a thick chunk of styrofoam.
re: alkapal
You can turn a shirt box upside down and cut X's in it. One thing with these is that the cones get soggy overnight so not something you want to make in advance.
re: chowser
chowser scores!!!!!!!
re: cookie monster
I was going to suggest lemon bars--they go quick. Banana bread is also popular. Whole pies went well as did bags of homemade granola. But others are right, don't be shy about sticking with the basics.
call me crazy, but since this is a gym function i'd opt for something with a bit more of a "health halo," like David Lebovitz's Friendship Bars, or Heidi Swanson's Big Sur Power Bars (i might add chocolate chips to the latter to increase their kid appeal).
re: goodhealthgourmet
Ditto on this suggestion and both recipes. We've also found that if you offer a treat on a stick it sells. We compared cookies and bars with and without sticks and the snacks offered on a stick flew.
re: HillJ
Using her idea but my recipes, I made Pie Pops like the ones on the cover of Gesine Bullock-Prado's "Pie it Forward". I brought them not to a bake sale but to a craft group I belong to. Everyone loved the idea, and gobbled them up. I used flower-shaped cookie cutters and put the finished pie pops in a vase, for a pie bouquet.
Hand pies or turnovers are also good bake sale sellers, but more work than most cookies, bars, etc., especially if you make your own dough.
Regardless of the cause, I find that cellophane baggies of homemade dog biscuits sell well. You can use bone-shaped cookie cutters, or just pat the mixture into a sheet pan and score into sticks halfway through baking. Recipes are unnecessary - I mix peanut butter, bacon grease or other saved meat fats, oatmeal, flour, crushed unsweetened cold cereal, garlic powder,egg, etc.
Bake on low heat until they are hard and dry.
re: greygarious
Love your ideas. Dog biscuits is a sensational idea. We like the people/pets pairings at fairs.
re: goodhealthgourmet
There was a mother at my son's school who baked stuff like that. They never sold. I always felt bad when they were left at the end of the bake sale. My motto is to give 'em what they want. After all, you're trying to raise money not change eating habits!
re: roxlet
roxlet, that's what makes the world go round. Our healthier offerings sell faster than the sugar-laden and if you plunk a fresh berry on top all the better. We had raspberry bars and apricots bars flying out the corner we set up in. But sure, the rice krispie bars, s'more brownies and cccookies went too!
re: HillJ
yep. i've never had a morsel left over when selling whole-grain and fruit-laden goodies alongside the standard bake sale fare. i'll never understand why people automatically assume that kids *only* want the ultra-sweet or less healthful stuff. i didn't when i was little. and not everyone loves chocolate (crazy as it may sound).
i love me some chocolate, but i'll take one of your apricot bars over a CCC every time ;)
re: goodhealthgourmet
oh I love me some apricot bars!
re: roxlet
my experience too. Chocolate chip cookies, plain blondies, rice krispies treats, brownies without nuts. And don't splurge on the very best ingredients because you can't charge enough to make it worth it.
re: magiesmom
oh that we can agree, sometimes price/seasonal prices can make it difficult to cover the cost of selling goods at bake sales. school selling is very different than market/fairs/food fests.
re: magiesmom
When you come right down to it with the bake sales, it's parents/volunteer time being used for money. I realized, after making a couple of dozen whoopie pies, selling for 75 cents each, that we made $18, it was about minimum wage for my time, and didn't count for the cost of ingredients. I could easily just work for an hour and donate that money! It's pure profit for the activity, though, since cost comes out of our pocket.
I agree that the classics sell well because people know they like it and aren't wasting money. I also agree that cutesy sells very well because kids are easily swayed by pretty things - pink popcorn balls, candy apples, pastel coloured meringues, candy kabobs etc. There was someone on another thread here a few days ago who made jello aquariums for her bake sale and they were the first to go. My last piece of advice that no one seems to have mentioned is whole pies. People like having something they can bring home and serve the whole family for dinner rather than buying 5 individual packets of things and a lot of people seem to hate making pie crust, so they see it as a special treat.
re: dianne0712
i think the reason people don't do pies at bake sales is the price point most of the smaller items tend to go for the same range, and a whole pie or cake would have to be sold for much more.
but i like the idea of mini pies...which reminds me, whoopie pies are always a hit.
re: dianne0712
We had trouble with sliced pies that involved serving them on plates/forks/walking around while enjoying it. Where handheld pies, mini versions that didn't involve plates/forks/etc. did really well. Especially unusual flavors.
re: dianne0712
Pies are harder to transport, you need alot of pies to make it worth your while. We prefer items that are easy to cash & carry. For bake sales at schools, how many pies would you be able to bake and sell in one day?
I'd make these cherry pie bars, with cream cheese swirled in. At least, that's what I'm craving---and they're pretty, too!
Aside from ccc's, I'd also consider molasses spice cookies, peanut butter cookies and snickerdoodles. I use the Cook's Illustrated recipes for all three and people always love them. Remove them from the oven before they look completely done if you like soft chewy cookies (which I do!)
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For a recent bake sale, I threw caution to the wind and made cookies from the Heath Bar Brickel bag in addition to some CCC bars. These were gorgeous, large cookies, and were so delicious. Here's what my son said, "Mom, don't bother. Nobody ate them, but the chocolate chip cookie bars flew off the table." Now, this was not an exotic cookie -- I mean, Heath Bar Crunch! And these are relatively sophisticated NYC kids. I'm just not doing anything more than the basics anymore. And hats off to those of you who are able to get kids to buy healthy treats and by pass the CCCs, etc. Just sayin'.
And BTW, these bake sales are a regular feature at my son's school. They're not big, once a year affairs that are run by parents. I send my son to school with the treats I've baked. The most recent one was to raise money for his class's end of school trip. So these bake sales are run by the HS kids, and frequented by HS and Middle School students. Teachers and other adults who are in the school at that time also buy the treats. And one of the biggest sellers? Some kids are given money by their parents to go to the local pizzeria during a lunch period, and then they sell pizza by the slice. Kids also bring in bakery cupcakes-- like those enormous, sugary cupcakes from Sprinkles -- and those sell out fast too.
Another idea, perhaps too grown up, but interesting, is to make 'cocktail shortbreads". I have taken them to a couple of fundraiser bake sales and they FLEW off the table...
Check out Dorie Greenspan's take on this idea. Easy, not expensive or time-consuming, yet interesting and different....
Easily packed into little cello bags, or a cute tin.
I made these last holiday season for hostess gifts, and they were gushed over. Pretty and delish'
How about making something that is delicious but people would not normally bake themselves? Something along the lines of Baklava.
Rice Krispy bars.... you can make them with Cheerio's, too.
As for "healthy" how about bags of homemade granola? Maybe a mom will buy them.
My experience with kids, keep it simple. Something they recognize.
and really, if these are kids from a gym, they are probably burning calories, and if they wanted a healthy fundraiser, probably wouldn't do a bake sale. (But, soup and salad sales are just so tricky.)
What about a savory option? Mini pizza pockets or ham and cheese muffins are simple and would appeal to us weird-os who don't like sugary snacks :)
The only thing I haven't seen suggested is the ultimate 7 layer bar.....I make them all the time and everyone loves them......they fly off the table. Recipe:
I make them with different chips and different nuts. Lot's of different combinations possible.
Pack them in individual zip locks and your good to go.
to follow up on the dog treats suggestion, here are a couple of recipes -- (scroll down within the link) http://www.letseatwithchantal.ca/


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Photos and Description of this 2 bedroom holiday condo in Branson - FH A-20
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6 (2 King-size beds and a Sleeper sofa)
2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Sleeps up to 6 guests • No Pets • No Smoking
The Foothills at Thousand Hills • 350 S Wildwood Dr • Branson, MO 65616
This well-appointed Branson condo is situated just two blocks away from Branson, Missouri's famous 76 Country Music Boulevard. You'll spend your vacation within walking distance of more than 50 live event venues, and conveniently close to many of Branson's greatest attractions—including the Grand Palace, Tanger Outlet, Branson Landing, and more.
Relax in an exquisite and spacious condo, packed with amenities.
Elegance and luxury await you in this breathtaking two-bedroom, two-bathroom Branson condo. With clean, modern furnishings, ultra-comfortable beds, and exceptional decorative detail, you'll enjoy an unforgettable Branson vacation when you reserve this condominium.
The condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and sleeps up to 6 guests.
• 1 King-size Bed in Master Bedroom
• 1 King-size Bed in the Guest Bedroom
• 1 Queen-size Sofa Sleeper in the Living Room
Your space will include:
• A fully equipped, state-of-the-art kitchen
• Private washer and dryer
• Television sets with Cable and/or DVD players
• Jetted tubs in the master bedrooms
Accessibility: Top level unit, one flight of stairs from the ground
Entertainment: Cable TV, Wi-Fi
Geographic: Near the 76 Branson Strip
Kitchen: Full Kitchen with Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware and Dishes
Living: Air Conditioning, Central Heat and Air, Washer & Dryer, Jetted Tub, Linens, Iron and Ironing Board, Wi-Fi
Outdoor: Community Shared Outdoor Grill, Shared Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool, Shared Hot Tub and Public Golf Course nearby
Enjoy a vast selection of FREE on-site amenities including:
• Indoor Hot tub
• Indoor/outdoor pools
• Sauna
• Fitness center
• Tennis courts
• Walking trails
• And more
• Branson Landing - 3.6 miles
• Branson Meadows - 3.2 miles
• Tanger Outlet - 1.2 miles
• Jubilee (Grocery store) - 0.4 miles
• Wal-Mart - 0.4 miles
• Table Rock Lake - 3.5 miles
• Taneycomo - 2.0 miles
• Dixie Stampede - 1.6 miles
• Showboat Branson Belle - 4.2 miles
• Sight and Sound Theater - 3.4 miles
• Silver Dollar City - 8.9 miles
• Whitewater - 3.3 miles
• Branson Airport - 6.0 miles
Located in the southwestern part of Missouri, in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, its lakes, mountains and beautiful hills make of Branson a truly remarkable destination for tourists.
Named 'Live Music Show Capital of the World,' Branson Missouri has become a nationally recognized family vacation destination offering its 8 million annual visitors:
• Theme parks
• Branson Landing
• Outlet malls
• Golf courses
• Boat rentals/water sports
• Fishing
• Parasailing
• Canoe/kayak
• Hiking trails
• Mountain biking
Branson is indeed the ideal place for a one-night getaway, a several day retreat or even a long-term vacation.
Pet Policy: Due to potential allergy concerns we ask our guests not bring their pets into the units.
Smoking policy: While we ask our guests not to smoke inside the condos, most units have private porches or patios that can be used for smoking.
Cancellation policy: All cancellations made 30 or more days prior to arrival are 100% refundable.
What's the reservation process like?
In order to hold your unit, we require a 25% deposit with your reservation. Your remaining balance will be due 15 days prior to your arrival. If your reservation is made less than 15 days prior to your check-in date, we'll require the full balance when you make your reservation.
Do you accept credit cards?
We accept most major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
Can I pay cash upon arrival?
Because we require all reservations to be paid in full prior to arrival, paying cash upon your arrival is not an option.
Do you require a damage deposit?
No, we don't require a damage deposit. However, we do require a credit card to keep on file during your stay for any incidental fees.
What's your cancellation policy?
To receive a full refund, we require a 30-day cancellation notice prior to your day of arrival.
Will I have to pay any extra fees during my stay?
No. All fees are included in the rental rate quoted to you prior to arrival.
Where do I check in?
You do not need to check in anywhere. Once you've paid the full balance of your reservation before your arrival, we'll send you a confirmation email with a numeric code that will allow you to access your reserved unit any time after 4 PM on your day of arrival.
What time will my unit be available on my day of arrival? What time do I need to be out of the unit on my day of departure?
On your day of arrival, your unit will be ready for you by 4:00 PM. On your day of departure, you must vacate the unit by 10:00 AM.
Do I have to clean the property before I leave?
No, we do not require guests to clean the units.
Can I smoke inside the unit?
Smoking is not allowed inside the unit.
Is cable provided?
Yes, we offer cable TV.
Do you have laundry facilities on-site?
Each of our condos is equipped with a washer and dryer for your personal use.
Is parking available?
Yes, two free parking spaces are allotted nearby for each unit. Additional parking is available in an adjacent lot.
Are linens and towels provided?
Yes, we do provide all the bedding and towels you will need during your stay.
Do you offer rollaway beds or cribs?
Unfortunately, rollaway beds and cribs are not available.
What supplies are provided in the units?
We provide our guests with a "Welcome Pack" of supplies that includes toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, dishwashing liquid, and dishwasher detergent.
What kitchen appliances are included in the units?
All of our units are equipped with the major appliances you'll need on a day-to-day basis: a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer.
Is there a grill available?
Yes, charcoal grills are available to guests in the common areas between the buildings.
What amenities are available at the resorts?
There is a seasonal outdoor pool and an year-round indoor pool and hot tub available on site.
Our Branson MO condominium is the affordable alternative to the classical, boring motel room. If you want privacy, space and convenience our Branson Missouri condominium is just the thing for you!
So what are you waiting for? Reserve your Branson condo rental today and enjoy the entertainment, golf, shopping and beauty of nature that Branson has to offer you, your family and friends.
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- Suitability:
- children welcome
- limited accessibility
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
About Florin Nemes
As locals of the Branson area, we have more than 10 years of vacation rental and property management experience.
We're committed to delivering exceptional vacation experiences through luxurious condo living and unmatched customer service.
Our Branson condos at Thousand Hills offer comfort and indulgence, with richly designed floor plans, fully equipped kitchens, whirlpool jetted tubs, and spacious rooms throughout.
With multiple on-site amenities and a centralized location in the heart of Branson, just two blocks from the famous 76 Country Music Boulevard, our guests enjoy convenient access to the area's many attractions.
We look forward to seeing you in Branson!
Florin Nemes purchased this condo in 1991
Why Florin Nemes chose Branson
At the Thousand Hills resort, centrally located in Branson, guests enjoy a vast range of amenities and services, including:
* Indoor and outdoor pools
* Fitness center
* Sauna
* Free parking
Our condos are richly appointed with features and conveniences like king-sized beds, sofa sleepers, whirlpool jetted tubs, major appliances, TVs and DVDs, Cable and Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchens, free coffee and bath amenities, and much more.
What makes this condo unique
Our condos are close to all the Branson shows and attractions yet secluded enough for a quite time with family and friends or a good night's rest after a day of fun.
Many amenities included at no charge, beautiful views and well kept grounds make our condos the perfect place to stay during your Branson vacation!
Guestbook comments from the manager
Our stay was awesome. We loved the condo. Clean and beautifully decorated. Felt like home to me. We stayed so busy making the shows ie Pierce Arrow & The Miracle of Christmas on Friday & Dixie Stampede & Tony Orlando and the Lennon Sisters on Saturday – the shows were absolutely wonderful!! [For] some of us, it was a first for the Christmas shows. Some of us have seen them a few years [ago]. We always come to Branson in the summer. We love it! It has been a tradition of my life for almost 40 years. It has been only a couple of years that we didn't visit Branson. It reminds me so much of my home (as a child) Fredericksburg, Texas. My children and grandchildren love these two places. I'm sure the tradition will continue.
The Ladies & Kids from LA
Snacks were good!
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It's about to get more expensive to park your car in Naperville to take Metra trains to Chicago. Naperville says it's about time for a commuter parking fee increase.
Naperville's Transportation Advisory Board will consider a proposed increase for commuter parking permit fees during its March 1 meeting.
TAB will accept public comments regarding the proposed increase during the meeting, which begins at 8 a.m. in council chambers of the Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St.
Following TAB's discussion, a recommendation will proceed to the City Council for final approval. If approved, this will be the first commuter parking fee increase for Naperville since 1995, the city said in a release.
The city is conducting a study on commuter parking permit fees to determine if sufficient revenue from the existing fees is available for future anticipated expenses. The study also will provide the foundation to consider an increase in commuter parking permit fees as a potential means of financing future commuter-related capital and transit, technological and staffing improvements. The study also will compare current parking fees to those in other communities along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line.
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Levittown speedster Jodie Schoppmann established herself as one of the premier female runners not just on Long Island but in the entire nation with a mind boggling performance in the USA Track & Field National Championship 50K Run held at Caumsett State Park on Sunday, March 6.
Schoppmann was the first woman overall, completing the 10-loop 31.07 mile course in 3:20:12, a 6:27 per mile pace that brought her to the finish line more than 16 full minutes in front of runner-up Shanna Ailes Istni of Kent, OH.
The MacArthur Wrestling Generals lead all teams in Nassau County with nine All-County wrestlers in the Nassau County Championship Wrestling Tournament. This includes crowning two Nassau County Champions. Seniors Chris Perez at 130 lbs. and Brian Conrad at 140 lbs. both came away with individual county titles.
Perez also went on to place third in the 2011 New York State Tournament. For Perez, this was his second county championship. Last year he finished first, at 112 lbs.
On Saturday, March 5 the Girls Varsity Basketball Team at Division Avenue High School reached the Nassau County Championship game for the second consecutive year. This season the Blue Dragons won their conference with an 11-1 record and were seeded first for the county tournament.
The Lady Dragons were poised to defend their county title when injury struck. Senior starter Nicolette McCreary broke her arm two days before the playoffs were to start. McCreary plays the strong forward and was the leading rebounder this season for Division. The injury to McCreary had the Dragons somewhat shaken, yet they were able to regroup and beat Valley Stream North in the first round of the county tournament by a score of 65-33. Taylor Malings (14) and Breanne Connolly (17) led the scoring for the Dragons.
Levittown resident, Karen Lechner and her labrador retrievers, Grady and Pepsi will be among the contenders among the swiftest, most agile dogs in the nation vying for the top spot at the prestigious American Kennel Club (AKC) National Agility Championship.
Lechner will compete against the top dog and handler teams in the country through the weekend, beginning on Friday, April 1 at the Lexington Horse Park in Lexington, Virginia.
Senior guard Barbara Sullivan scored a game-high 15 points and junior forward Christina Mangels added 13 to lead the Garden City Lady Trojans to a 46-40 victory over the Division Lady Dragons on Saturday afternoon at C.W. Post.
The Lady Trojans (18-3) were the No. 2 seed in the Class A playoff bracket, while the Lady Dragons (19-2) were ranked No. 1 in the conference and the defending Nassau County champions.
Winning the county title proved to hinge on the in-game battle between Mangels and Division's 6'0" center Kristen Stuart. The sizable foes stood toe-to-toe and neutralized each other in the paint, which opened up the perimeter game for each team's sharpshooters.
The Island Trees Wrestling Team finished the season as league champs for the first time since 2006. The team finished the season with an overall record of 17-9 (5-1 league). The Bulldogs then went on to place 19 wrestlers in the qualifying tournament. The team qualified 12 wrestlers for the county tournament. Qualifiers for the counties were Nick Fogarty (9), Tom Mignone (11), Lucas Panebianco (10), Matt Jiminez (10), Chris Altamura (12), Billy Ziegler (11), Brandon Cassar (10), Anthony Barletta (11), Keith Andersen (12), Kevin Strauss (10), Tom Sinclair (10) and Joseph Manna (12). With so many underclassmen returning next year, the Bulldogs have great hopes for the 2011-2012 campaign.
The MacArthur Cheerleaders thought that their dreams had come true in December, when the team qualified for UCA's (Universal Cheerleading Association) National Competition. They couldn't have imagined what was yet to come.
Qualifying for Nationals meant they would compete against some of the best-ranked teams in the country. All season, the cheerleaders, coached by Lisa Nessler, competed locally at LICCA (Long Island Cheerleading Coaches Association) to prepare for this tremendous event. At the end of their local competitions, the MacArthur Cheerleaders were ranked second on Long Island. Four days later, they packed their bags for Orlando.
The Division Avenue Wrestling team finished an amazing season. The wrestlers upheld tradition with a successful and impressive weekend at Hofstra University at the Nassau County Wrestling Championship on Feb. 12 and 13. As a team, Division placed second in the qualifier behind Plainedge and sixth in Nassau County out of 43 schools.
Senior guard Breanne Connolly scored a game-high 17 points to lead four Division players in double figures as the Lady Dragons rolled to a 65-33 win over the Valley Stream North Lady Spartans (9-7) on Friday, Feb. 18 in Levittown.
So much of Division's success or failure hinges on senior point guard Taylor Malings, who averages 9.6 points and 4.5 assists per game this season. Valley Stream took an early 13-8 lead when Malings was sidelined in the opening minutes of the first quarter with a lower back injury. However, the medical staff on hand gave her a thorough examination and cleared her to return to the game for the second stanza.
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Robert Shetterly writes about the relevance of Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, more than 50 years after it was published and urges us to teach that all economies must adhere to nature's laws.
When I play with my grandson, we suspend the logic of reality. Toy dump trucks fly, giraffes talk with polar bears, gravity is a joke, a paper airplane zigzags twenty feet & has circumnavigated the Earth, an 18" high wobbly block tower is the Empire State Building. Mortality is a hiccup. Such is the logic of play, of silliness.
As the violence in Iraq escalates in 2014, Robert Shetterly remembers how the Americans Who Tell the Truth (AWTT) project started and the importance of community in the struggle for justice.
In April 2014, Robert Shetterly and AWTT board member, Dud Hendrick, accompanied Lily Yeh and Barefoot Artists to Palestine. Robert Shetterly reflects on the powerful image of the wall separating the Palestinians and the Israelis.
Here's a little tale about public education, public policy, and a postage stamp.
On this Earth Day, those of us fighting for climate justice and an end to the world's fossil fuel domination should take heart from the struggle against slavery.
In the early 1970s when I was teaching myself how to draw and hoping, in the process, to develop an artful voice, I was also reading the great anthropologist, philosopher, poet, paleontologist, and writer Loren Eiseley.
Robert Shetterly considers the exuberance of playful whales and the survival of baby sea turtles.
Chances are, you haven't heard of Clyde Kennard, an unsung hero and martyr of the Civil Rights Movement, a man of great wisdom, compassion, gentleness, and determined courage.
Robert Shetterly reviews Russell Libby's new, posthumously published book of poetry, What You Should Know: A Field Guide to Three Sisters Farm.


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Bradley, Illinois (PRWEB) August 13, 2013
Heritage Woods of Gurnee – a BMA affordable assisted living community – invites the community to celebrate National Waffle Day at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 19.
The community, which is located at 3775 Grand Ave. in Gurnee, Illinois, serves older adults of all incomes, including those on Medicaid, who need some help to maintain their independence.
"Enjoy a waffle with your favorite toppings, and while you're here, visit with Heritage Woods residents and tour our community," said Tammy Temaner-Rosas, Heritage Woods of Gurnee Director of Marketing.
The waffle breakfast is open to the public; there is no charge to attend.
Guests are eligible to win a gift card for breakfast on Heritage Woods of Gurnee.
For more information, call 847-623-6300.
Heritage Woods of Gurnee is the first affordable assisted living community to be developed in Lake County by BMA Management, Ltd., of Bradley, Illinois. The company is the largest provider of assisted living in Illinois.
"We provide older adults of all incomes with a wonderful alternative to a nursing home or to struggling alone at home," says Temaner-Rosas. "Residents benefit from living in a residential apartment-home environment and receiving personal assistance and help with medications."
Private studio and one-bedroom apartments are available. Each of the apartments features a kitchenette, spacious bathroom with shower and grab bars, individually-controlled heating and air conditioning, and emergency alert system.
Certified nursing assistants are on-duty
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A long range acoustic device (LRAD), used to fend off Somali pirates, radical environmentalists, and Iraqi insurgents by their adversaries, was deployed by police recently at local political events in California, reports San Diego-based East County Magazine.
The device was stationed by San Diego County Sheriff deputies at a recent town hall forum hosted by Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) in Spring Valley and at a subsequent town hall with Congressman Darrell Issa (R-San Diego). The Davis Rally drew an estimated 1,300-1,500 people, including vocal conservative and liberal protest groups.
A public records search conducted by East County Magazine has confirmed that the device is an LRAD 500-x manufactured by San Diego-based American Technology Corporation (ATC). Capable of use as an effective loudspeaker, the LRAD also has the ability to emit a deafening tone aimed at incapacitating and dispersing a crowd without use of lethal force.
And as Wired.com's Danger Room observes, the acoustic device can irreparably damage human hearing, depending on how its owner uses it. It can blast sounds at 150 decibels—"50 times the human threshold of pain," East County Magazine reports.
ATC spokesman Robert Putnam told the magazine a demonstrator would have to stand inside the device's beam for a long time before any damage was done.
"You'd have to be in close proximity for several minutes in order to have any damage at all," he said. "If you willingly stand in that beam for an extended situation, then that's your choice. There's no way a large crowd would stay."
Putnam added that the whole point behind LRADs is to disperse crowds without harming them among other uses, such as warning a fishing vessel that it has wandered too close to a military vessel.
The device was originally designed by ATC after the U.S. Navy to deter attackers after the U.S.S. Cole suicide bombing in 2000, when two al Qaeda terrorists slammed an explosive-laden small boat into the destroyer in the Gulf of Aden. The attack killed 17 crewmen and wounded 47 others.
East County Magazine asked newly appointed San Diego Sheriff, Bill Gore, whether officers had enough training to use the device safely. "Our deputies have the required training," he told the magazine.
For more on LRADs, watch this report from the Associated Press.
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Man.Utd.com is delighted to unveil the new Manchester United social media hub, an online location where fans can see exclusive content from our official Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+ accounts all in one view.
With more social followers than any other club in the Barclays Premier League, our new hub allows United supporters to follow the latest posts, tweets, images and competitions here on the official website at manutd.com/socialmedia.
Bookmark the hub and then refresh it on each visit to pull in the most recent content from our four main social media accounts. United fans who read Arabic, Indonesian, Japanese, Malaysian and Spanish can also use the hub to follow the club's official Twitter feeds in any of those five languages.
Filtering the best content on social media can be a tricky task but with all of the Reds' official posts now aggregated in one place - and sortable by account or by the latest key themes - it's now much easier to keep up to date with all things United.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The exotic cars owned by a high-profile South Florida lawyer accused of concocting a Ponzi scheme are on display for potential bidders in a mult-million-dollar government auction.
Ten of Scott Rothstein's cars went on display Monday outside a Miami warehouse. They will go on auction June 3 at the Broward County Convention Center. Among the cars up for sale were a Bugatti, a Lamborghini, a 2009 white Bentley and a 1967 red convertible Corvette Stingray.
The cars were forfeited to the government under an agreement in which the attorney pleaded guilty to running a billion-dollar Ponzi scheme out of his Fort Lauderdale law office. He faces up to 100 years in prison at a June 9 sentencing.


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Reminder: Israel has a right to defend itself. And no obligation to be a fool about it, either.
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Photos and Description of this 4 bedroom holiday villa in Llenaire - Fonoll Marí
Villa in second line of the sea, 8 beds in 4 bedrooms
The acommodation, which is on two levels, comprises on the ground floor of large split-level lounge dining room with enclosed fireplace, a separated fitted breakfast kitchen, with utility room, a double bedroom and a family bathroom. Outside double doors from the living room lead to a covered terrace.
Stairs lead to first floor galleried landing where there are three twin bedrooms and a family bathroom off.
The villa is furnished to a high standard, tastefully decorated and well equipped throughout, benefiting from modern appliances. Satellite TV and a music system. All main areas benefit from central heating.
Close to the kitchen there is another covered terrace, having an ornamental wishing well, table and chairs and a brick built barbeque to enjoy ´alfresco´ dining. Steps from here give acces to the open sun terraces that surround a 10x5m. swimming pool, which has roman steps making it more suitable for children and the elderly.
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