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I can now announce that on Thursday, March 28 from 7.30-9p I will be engaging in a debate with Dan Linford from Virginia Tech on the debate topic, "Does God Exist?" Dan is in the philosophy PhD program at VT. He and I debated each other last year (in partnership with Josh Nixon and Beau Bradley). Last year we debated at VT, and this year we will be debate on the campus of Liberty University.
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- 7 minutes rebuttal (Max)
- 7 minutes rebuttal (Dan)
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- 10 minutes cross-examination (Dan asks Max questions)
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- Total of 78 minutes of debate and 20 minutes of Q&A
You can view our debate from last spring here.
Why Inductive Fine-Tuning Arguments are Weak
Inductive logic, generally speaking, takes elements of a set and applies this subset of elements to a broader set. More specifically, the principle of mathematical induction states that if zero has a property, P, and if whenever a number has the property its successor also has the property, then all numbers have the property:[1]
Induction works by enumeration: as support for the conclusion that all p's are q's, one could list many examples of p's that are q's. It also includes ampliative argument in which the premises, while not entailing the truth of the conclusion, nevertheless purports good reason for accepting it.[2]
Inductive probability in the sciences has been generally successful in the past. It has been used by Galileo, Kepler, and has even resulted in the discovery of Neptune. The English astronomer John Michell exemplified this discuss in a discussion of 'probable parallax and magnitude of the fixed stars' published by the Royal Society in 1767.[3] Michell found that the incidence of apparently close pairings of stars was too great for them all to be effects of line of sight, and that next to a certainty such observed pairs of stars must actually be very close together, perhaps moving under mutual gravitation. Michell's conclusion was not corroborated for forty years until William Herschel's confirmatory observations.[4]
Why Deductive Fine-Tuning Arguments are Weak
In a correct deductive argument if the premises are true the conclusion is true regardless of whether or not further evidence is considered. There must be a reasonable connection or relationship between the conditions in a deductive argument (in the instance of implication). Consider the argument, as modus ponens, that if the moon's core is made of cheese then my desk is made out of mahogany. What relationship do these two conditions have? The truth-value is valid (F-T-T). However, I recognize that this is merely a preference, which is, at times, convenient. When making a novel explanans and prediction the relationship between the conditions may not be epistemically evident.
There are generally three options, which are often considered as an explanation for the fine-tuning data: chance, necessity, a combination of chance and necessity,[1] or a fine-tuner. One immediate problem in implementing explanatory options in a deductive manner is that the first premise may be false wherein it may be lacking in options and the argument still is valid. When these options are used in a [strict] deductive argument[2] it may appear as:
- The fine-tuning of the universe is due to either physical necessity, chance, or design.
- It is not due to physical necessity or chance.
- Therefore, it is due to design.[3]
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VIDEO: VA Tech Debate on the Existence of God
This was a debate on March 21, 2012 at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA. It was sponsored by the Freethinkers at Virginia Tech, Leopard Zeus Fan Club, Ask Big Questions at Virginia Tech, and the Department of Philosophy at Liberty University.
Defending Theism
- Max Andrews, Department of Philosophy Liberty University
- Josh Nixon, Virginia Tech
Defending Atheism
- Dan Linford, Virginia Tech
- Beau Bradley, Virginia Tech
Are There Objective Morals? Lecture PowerPoint
Alas, here is another PPT I've used in some of my lectures concerning axiology and the objectivity of moral values. In this lecture I briefly discuss the deductive form of the moral argument for the existence of God, the distinctions between different ethical theories, and the Euthyphro dilemma. I hope you find the material beneficial and edifying. Please follow through on some of the sources cited in the pages and in the notes for further information.
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A Brief Intro to the Kalam Cosmological Argument
The Argument
- Whatever begins to exist has a cause of its existence.
- The universe began to exist.
- Therefore, the universe has a cause of its existence.
Note that the primary argument is philosophical and mathematical. It's not dependent on any particular cosmology; however, the leading model of cosmology and particle physics, the standard model (big bang), simply confirms the philosophy. The argument for premise 1 is that anything that begins to exist does so temporally, at some indexical moment of time. Because there is a difference between moments, an earlier or later than, there must be a cause to the thing which begins to exist, which determines its temporal existence. William Lane Craig offers two arguments for premise 2


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Calling California Hunters
- Pei Nov 10, 2008 10:37 PM
Boy, am I at a complete lost about where to find help about this one.
I'm faced wtih the opportunity of going feral pig (wild hog, wild boar) hunting this December on a friend's ranch in the Stockton area. Now, I'm totally counting my hogs before they're shot, but what happens if I have the luck of hitting one? My friend's never butchered one; he says he gives them to neighbors and he's not sure what they do.
Short of bothering his neighbors, are there websites where I can look up how to find people who specialize in butchering wild game? I imagine it's not something I should take up on my own.
Any information about wild game hunting in California is greatly appreciated: where to go, tips on hunting, safety precautions, how to make sure a catch is safe to eat, how to store the meat, experience with curing wild hog (I already have images of homemade bacon and prosciutto dancing in my head).
I'd probably start by looking at the California Dept of Fish and Game: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/
Here's a great article (10 years old) that brought a lot of attention to hunting feral pigs in NorCal. It explains the process in concept.
Tell us how it goes and how's the pig.
re: ML8000
I would just Google keywords dressing wild game feral pig or boar. Nowadays with the plethora of info on the web you should be deluged with information.
re: Servorg
I noticed that the link above is no longer good but found a good replacement link that takes you to the same list as before: http://www.predatorwild.com/topic/386...
That was one of my favorite activities when I lived in the US and in California. Lucky you. Don't wory about butchering the butchering. The key thing is good field dressing.
Whatever you do don't put a shot into the body; such a waste of good meat. Second, pick a ridge overlooking a rutted area and wait for them to come back. They're creatures of almost ritualistic habits.
If you have any used book stores you can visit, there are several books from the 70s and 80s on dressing different game. I found "Hunting Wild Boar in California" by Bob Robb a good read and very informative.
Good luck and tell us how it turns out!
Thanks everyone!
I don't think anyone going on the trip has ANY field dressing equipment. The only experienced hunter has always given the carcass away. I'm a decent shot when only tin cans and paper outlines are involved, but have never taken my skills out into the field.
So it looks like at a minimum I'm going to have to buy something to hoist the pig onto a tree, bring a knife strong enough to cut it, bring plenty of water and rubber gloves, and get all the entrails and the esophagus out so the meat doesn't sour. I assume that butchering beyond that (including skinning) I can leave to a butcher? Please tell me if I'm wrong.
Also, is there a good hunting supply store in San Francisco or anywhere in the Bay Area? I'd love to go get some advice along with supplies.
This is all so exciting; I hope I have something to report back!
re: The Ranger
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re: Alan408
re: Pei
don't know how it is in cali, but here, lots of smaller butchers/processors will do finish butchering of game (after you have done the field dressing yourself). especially in areas where there is lots of hunting activity, the processor will advertise this right on their sign (deer, boar, bear, elk, moose)-- but you may want to call around to butchers/processors that are convenient to either the field, or your home location, to find out if they process game-- a yellow pages might be more useful than expecting small shops to have a website. lurk on local hunters' websites--better yet, go to country bars-- to find out which shops do the best sausages, etc. you need to inquire about price-- they will probably give you a quote by *hanging weight*-- that is, the weight of the whole animal, minus head and entrails, before it's cut up. obviously, you are not just shopping for a place that can process your meat *cheaply*-- you want the best, and someone who will work with you on special cuts-- but you can get a ballpark idea of what it will cost to process your animal. you also want to make sure you can find a processor who will *hang* your carcass to your specifications. one thing a lot of new hunters don't realize is that if someone gets a lucky shot, there isn't going to be a porkchop party that evening or the next day-- the meat must hang, & age for some time first.
you can separate the soft organs for yourselves when you do the field dressing-- the kidneys, liver, and other soft organ meats (highly perishable delicacies) are traditionally cooked by, & for, the hunting party on the same day of the kill, so you might want to brush up on some of those offal recipes). the head is generally the prize of the hunter who got the killing shot, so that s/he can get started on head cheese while the rest of the carcass hangs (alternately/theoretically, s/he can give it away). you can take the head off yourself in the field, or, if you're not feeling all "lord of the flies," it's totally acceptable to have the butcher do this for you when you take the carcass in, and have them quarter it for your convenience. watch out for the bladder--don't accidentally pierce this organ as you are doing your field dressing-- *duh*, i know, but it bears some repeating ;-)
happy hunting
oh-- p.s. if you are an enthusiastic sausage maker, you can sometimes request your carcass' scrap from the butcher and do some of the sausages yourself, for a slight discount, if that's up your alley at all.
For starters, I happen to live in Stockton, so I'm envious of you and your opportunity. Having said that, you'll need to know how to field dress a carcass. Most important is getting the guts and blood out and allowing the meat to cool as much as possible. Gutting a carcass is messy, especially the first time you do it, but it's actually a fairly simple process. You'll need some string, a SHARP knife (a relatively short blade is better than a honkin' Jim Bowie knife), a ton of paper towels, trash bags, and some water. A gambrel and rope to suspend the hog is nice to have, but not essential. Rubber gloves are also nice to have, and a lot of hunters I know also carry rubber (dairy) boots just for field dressing big game.
First (well, after you've confirmed that the pig is dead), hoist the pig by it's hind legs using the gambrel and rope...if you can't get it completely off the ground, get it as high as you can. If you don't have the gambrel and rope, try and arrange the carcass so the head is lower than the body. Slit the throat to drain the blood. Then turn your attention to the viscera: put on your rubber gloves, and start your incision just above the anus, and make a shallow cut toward the head to the sternum. Do NOT cut into any of the organs (that's why a shorter blade is better...and you can get knives made specifically for field dressing that have a hooked blade). You especially do not want to cut into the intestines, or it'll ruin your day (and the meat). Take a length of string and wrap it several times around the large intestine just above the anus to close it off completely, and tie it securely. Once you've done this, cut AROUND the anus. You'll then be able to pull the entire digestive tract out of the carcass, trimming the connective tissues that help keep it all in place. When you've got it mostly out, reach as far up the esophagus as possible, and sever it to remove a huge pile o' guts. The heart and lungs will come out fairly easily, too, by carefully cutting the connective tissues that hold them in place, but again, take care not to pierce them.
Put the guts in a trash bag. Alternately, you can bury them, but if you do that, try to dig down a foot or two, don't just kick a little dirt over them and call it good. Then take some paper towels and wipe down the carcass inside and out, trying to get as much blood and stuff out as possible. Repeat with wet paper towels.
Practice breathing through your mouth, too. You'll thank me.
As for processing the carcass, I can't make any recommendations, but I do know of one place you might try. Sawyer's Meat Service is just outside Lodi on Harney Lane, and I'm pretty sure they'll do wild game.
One last word of advice: I don't know what kind of rifle you're using (anything larger than a .270 is fine), but have a backup weapon handy. Pigs, unlike most other popular game animals, have been known to charge the hunter. Once you've wounded a pig at, say, 100 yards, if it charges you, your rifle may not be the best thing to use to anchor it, because it'll probably be sighted in at a much longer range than 75-50-25-10 yards (as the pig approaches). A .41 or .44 mag handgun will work just fine as a backup, but most hunters I know think that anything smaller is too small (and that includes a .357 mag). And a heart/lung/shoulder shot is much more reliable than a head shot - pigs have very thick skulls.
Good luck, and happy hunting!
re: ricepad
A friend had a big, ugly boar's head mounted on his fireplace (I mean really ugly). He's divorced now… there might be a connection. Hunting in tule tunnels by a game refuge, he and his quarry almost came face to face. A shot to the head with a .357 mag. caused the pig to pause while the cobwebs cleared, but a rifle shot to the lungs stopped the ensuing charge. I think ricepad has given good advice. Another friend who hunts pigs to eat always shoots the smaller, young adults, usually several. He says the meat on bigger pigs is too tough.
A game processor in the Stockton area is in Lockeford, Lockeford Meats, in Jackson try Swingels.
Folks, just a reminder that our focus on Chowhound is pretty narrow -- even here on the Not About Food board, we deal with issues that are food-related, if not quite about food. If you've got suggestions on the more food related aspects of Pei's questions (where he can find a butcher, how to cure the meat, etc), that's great, but topics like hunting and gun safety are really too far afield for our site and would be better addressed on a hunting specific site.
re: The Chowhound Team
oh no-- my post was deleted along with the rest of the OT gun-related discussion-- but i had a real food-related question for Pei and the other cali hunters-- :) i promise i won't get silly, or veer into pistol calibers, in this post:
is there a regular hunting *season* for feral pigs, or any other game, in cali? or is it all private land activity? do folks in cali/sf area eat a lot of game, not so much, or none at all? i ask because of personal experiences i've had with californian diners who are not familiar with game-- are they typical? there also seems to be a dearth of game preparations/recipes in all of my cali-cuisine cookbooks,
Alice waters
i am so very curious, after some posts in this discussion, about whether or not the left coasters, er. . .got game?
re: soupkitten
There definitely is a dearth of game served in Calfornia, and I'm not sure of the reason. It's served at some special event meals, and a good selection of game is available at Polarica. Maybe locals' tastes don't run to game (heck, it's free range, nu?) but I bet you and I could make a fortune with a decent game restaurant.
At the Jean-Talon Farmers' Market in Montreal there is a vendor who sells various game sausages on a stick (for $1.00!). There is nothing that would make me love the Ferry Building Farmers Market more .
re: Xiao Yang
if you have the venue, Xiao Yang, i'll pack my knives and head out there! can i bring dh? he makes mean venison & boar. :)
re: soupkitten
There are seasons for all game (albeit I don't know the current regulations regarding feral pigs in CaliFORNIA (!!!!!@). Land ownership has nothing to do with the wildlife and hunting regulations. Land owners cannot hunt out of season and must obey limits.
re: Sam Fujisaka
Actually, there's no season in California for hunting pigs. No bag limits, either. I publish the state Fish and Game regulations, and it has always amused me that after pages and pages of detailed regulations on when, where, how and how many deer you can hunt (and other detailed regulations governing hunting of birds and other mammals), the regulation on wild pig hunting reads, in its entirety:
"§ 368. Wild Pig.
Wild pigs may be taken only as follows:
(a) General Season: Open all year.
(b) Bag and Possession Limit: There is no daily bag or possession limit for wild pigs."
Of course you still need a license and need to follow basic hunting rules, but otherwise, go for it! Wild pigs are basically vermin -- they're very destructive to both forests and agricultural lands, and the state is more than happy to have you kill them.
Speaking of wild pigs foodwise, remember that unlike domestic pigs, wild pigs may have trichinosis, so prepare with that in mind.
re: Ruth Lafler
Strictly speaking, there IS a season...it's all year. Not only do you need a license, but you need tags, too. Your reminder about trichinosis is dead on, tho...
re: Ruth Lafler
thanks for that info Ruth-- do you have any idea about how broadly popular hunting & eating feral pigs is? or deer, etc for that matter?
(in danger of veering off topic again) with no bag limit on pigs, i wonder if local food shelves out there accept wild boar meat, the way ones near me accept venison.
re: soupkitten
I haven't been actively seeking it out, but game is not very widely eaten in CA outside of hunting circles. Restaurants rarely offer it, and when they do it's kind of a big deal. Think about it; my friend's friend grew up hunting on his family's ranch, and it's never occured to him to try and eat one of his catches. That seems completely crazy to me; if I grew up shooting something I'd wonder at some point whether it was edible.
I hope it doesn't mean that there's something horribly wrong with the wild pigs in his area; I suspect that it's just unfamiliar to a lot of people.
re: Pei
Like many foods that contain unfamiliar tastes and scents, wild boar can and often is too "gamy" for a large portion of the population. Those of us that enjoy the unusual, also enjoy that aspect of food.
Also remember that most wild game meat is very blood-rich tissue; the animals don't sit around in a pen being fed a strict diet.
There was a restaurant in Menlo Park, CA that served several game dishes. It recently closed because no one went to it.
In my deer, pheasant, boar, duck and goose hunts, we always eat what we shoot. Fundamentally, I don't understand "sport" hunting or fishing, let alone eradication efforts (bobcat and other predators). So shooting feral pigs in such a way doesn't sit very well with me.
I will guarantee there is nothing wrong with the pigs you bag. Luck! May you drop it with one and not need to follow it.
re: The Ranger
Your comment on "sport" hunting reminded me of Oscar Wilde's definition of fox hunting as "the unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable."
re: Sam Fujisaka
The CA / Cali / Cal / SFO / Frisco / SF / San Fran discussion has been split over here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/5732...
re: toodie jane
Most wild pigs that are hunted in California are not javelinas, but are crosses of various percentages between Russian (?) wild boars and domestic pigs that have gone feral. In the wild, some pigs look like they belong in a sty, while others are...well...wild-looking. As was mentioned earlier, too, the smaller pigs make for better eating.
re: ricepad
old timer hunters around here (coastal backcountry) always carry a side arm because the wild pigs are so unpredictable and agressive. Maybe groups/families of pigs are different?
re: toodie jane
I don't think so...any pig that's been wounded can be dangerous, whether it was in a group or alone when shot. (You may have missed the posts - now deleted - recommending backup firearms.)
Javalinas, which are desert dwellers, can be even more dangerous than the Russian boars, but "Javies" aren't as common a game animal because...well...it's HOT in the desert!
re: ricepad
Sadly, it has yet to happen. The owner of the ranch is suddenly swamped at work so the rest of us are just standing by until he gets a free weekend. Darn this economy!!!
Pei, Dept of Fish & Game is holding a wild pig seminar in Sonoma County in Duncan Mills, which is not far from Guerneville where you've stayed before. According to announcement, it includes not only hunting practices but also instruction in field dressing and boar recipes.
June 12 2010
Russian River Sportsman Club, Duncan Mills, Sonoma Co
re: Melanie Wong
Thank you so much! Our trip was postponed indefinitely due to a death in the family of the person who owns the ranch. So aside from sending him our condolences, we're looking for other beginner hunting opportunities. This helps a lot!
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Holy whatever! Melanie, I knew you were a great source in the Bay Area and environs but this is really something. Almost a year after the last post too. Is there anything you don't know about in the area?
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DENVER (AP) - Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes' insanity plea has been postponed at least until Tuesday.
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JB's On The Beach
- Address:
300 NE 21st Ave
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441Neighborhood:
Deerfield Beach
- Cuisine:
SeafoodPrice: $30 and under
JB's On The Beach
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.jbsonthebeach.com/
- Phone: (954) 571-5220
- Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner Nightly: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, American, Contemporary Asian
- Executive Chef: Ron Pollack
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: JBs on the beach offers several locations in our waterfront establishment where parties from 10-250 people can enjoy the great experience that JBs on the beach has to offer. We have a private dining room overlooking pristine views of the Atlantic ocean which can accomodate up to 32 people. We also have semi private dining areas on our outside patio with seating of over 100 people and a bar area than can accomodate over 100 people.
We provide a variety of banquet menus to fit any occasion. We also offer buffet and bar packages. We can provide a number of services and entertainment for your gathering. Our food is fresh, our service is immpecable, and the views are to die for. Let us show you and your guests a great night that will be remembered for years to come. Please contact Kerri Carballo @ firstname.lastname@example.com with your inquiries. JBs on the beach...what could be better than this.
- Private Party Contact: Kerri Carballo 9545715220x
- Entertainment: Monday-Thursday 5-9p in the tiki bar area
Friday 3:30-7:30p 8:30p-12:30a in the tiki bar area
Saturday 12-5p 8:30p-12:30a in the tiki bar area
Sunday 2-5p and 7-12am main stage DJ in between all band sets and 12am-cl
- Special Events: Please be aware that we only hold reservations for 15 minutes after the time that they are made for. If you are going to be late please call us to hold your reservation, otherwise you will be placed at the top of our wait list upon arrival. We do not take any reservations for outside on Sundays due to the limited amount of tables.
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Our menu features tropical flavors, specializing in fresh seasonal seafood, steaks and ribs all centered around our wood fire grill and a lighter fare featuring salads,appetizers and specialty sandwiches all at affordable prices with daily specials.
JB's beach setting is the perfect backdrop for any corporate event, celebration or get together.Our outside tiki bar and interior bar are picturesque gathering places for you and your people to socialize.
We have live entertainment every day. We offer valet parking.
Brunch:Saturday 11a -2pm Sunday 10am-2p.
Happy Hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Half price premium well, house wine, bottled beer and drink specials. $5 Appetizer
Our menu features tropical flavors, specializing in fresh seasonal seafood, steaks and ribs all centered around our wood fire grill and a lighter fare featuring salads,appetizers and specialty sandwiches all at affordable prices with daily specials.
JB's beach setting is the perfect backdrop for any corporate event, celebration or get together.Our outside tiki bar and interior bar are picturesque gathering places for you and your people to socialize.
We have live entertainment every day. We offer valet parking.
Brunch:Saturday 11a -2pm Sunday 10am-2p.
Happy Hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Half price premium well, house wine, bottled beer and drink specials. $5 Appetizer
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173 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.1Service4.2
- Ambiance4.3Noise LevelEnergetic
great for outdoor dining (139)scenic view (133)great for lunch (65)good for groups (64)vibrant bar scene (45)neighborhood gem (43)hot spot (43)special occasion (42)great for brunch (33)romantic (30)fit for foodies (27)kid-friendly (23)late-night find (11)notable wine list (3)Show More
- No Fresh SeafoodroadwarriorVIPDined on 11/24/2014We were extremely disappointed to visit a FL seafood restaurant located on the beach offering no fresh or local seafood items.....not even on the "special" menu. When I inquired, the waitress went to check and returned saying the farm raised salmon was the only thing local on the menu.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 11/17/2014So glad that the lobster flat bread is on the menu! Missed when lobster pizza was removed. So flat bread added was wonderful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JB"s on the Beach is SO loudSPPPVIPDined on 11/16/2014The food was fine but the loud loud music is not for me. Portions are huge if you like that kind of thing but so much waste. Just not my kind of restaurant.Special Features:
- The food and service was fair at best.VibrantDined on 11/15/2014We Are So Disappoint At The Overall Experience. From ShowIng On TV A Murder Mystery During Dinner And Not Changing After Numerous Requests To Serving Frozen Fish And Limited Selection Of Local Fresh Fish.
- good timesOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/14/2014Went here Friday and enjoyed our time so much we went back Sunday with friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very attractive restaurant with a lovely viewLovetoeat67Dined on 11/13/2014Even though we passed this restaurant many times we went for the first time this week. Most people prefer to eat outside to see the beautiful view but inside is very pretty as well. The food was very good with a large selection. There were four of us and we all enjoyed our meal. The service was excellent. The crowd is young beautiful couples. Appears to be a big date night spot. Perhaps to impress as the prices were a little high. They have valet parking which is really a necessity as there is no place to park in area. They charge $5.00 to park which seemed awkward since we spent almost 200. For the four of us. Then had to tip the kid to get our car. Good are to walk around. Lots of hotels, shops and other restaurants.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Luv2dineDined on 11/9/2014I enjoy coming to this restaurant and eating outside. The atmosphere is friendly, the food is good, and I received excellent service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Rude hostess and slow serviceSchmeltsDined on 11/8/2014The hostess told us we could not dine outside. We told her that even though our reservation was for 8:15, we would wait until a table was available outside. She then set up a table inside and was rude to us when we repeated what we said. Eventually I went outside and saw a table for 6 with a "reserved" sign on it. I had the waiter check and that was our table all along. The hostess tossed our menus on the center of the table and left. The service was incredibly slow. Until they wanted to take our plates away, and then they hovered over us and tried to remove plates before we were finished eating. We finally gave up and let them take our food. Not a great place.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/7/2014Food was not good. Ribs were way too spicy. The fries were very stale.
- Focus is "On the Beach"DougSabbagDined on 11/5/2014Met a friend for lunch and had Blackened Mahi Tacos. Delicious food, but it pales in comparison to the view. RIGHT on the beach, eat on the patio to enjoy spectacular view of the Atlantic. The service is attentive and ready to bring your napkins back when they blow away. Can't wait to return with my husband for a romantic dinner.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 11/4/2014Our waitress was extremely attentive and friendly. The The appetizers and main courses that we ordered, six in total were fantastic. The wine list, though not extensive, was more than adequate.it's a rather large restaurant so not into meant by any means but it's a wonderful fun place to go.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Beachside findMaryDined on 11/3/2014Good food, good service and great views...four international visitors in our party were delighted with the Oceanside location and loved the Coconut Shrimp....Special Features:
- Fun on the beachSimplicityDined on 11/1/2014JB's on the beach is a great location. Food and service are great any time of day. Situated right on the ocean, the outdoor seating provides amazing views. The evening entertainment draws a great crowd and offers a great place for an evening night cap if you have dinner someplace else.Special Features:
- KAS1VIPDined on 10/31/2014Our first time here for lunch. Wonderful setting outside on the ocean. Service was excellent as most places that serve outdoors haven't figured out how to deliver good service. Food was very good. Will return.Special Features:
- Nice placeAudgVIPDined on 10/30/2014This restaurant has the ocean view you want. The place is pretty. The food is just ok. Hamburger wasn't cooked medium rare as requested.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- John - 25th AnniversaryJpwgolf78Dined on 10/27/2014Everything about JB's was Great! Very short wait, View was Prerfect, Stephine was Amazing and the Food... Just Awesume! Just moved to Boca but, we found our Place!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Florida East CoastLaranDined on 10/27/2014Great setting, wonderful food and service. We be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ReservationsOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/25/2014Although I had a reservation I still had to wait almost 40 min for a tableSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great For Dining.Place2DineDined on 10/25/2014Wonderful place to dine. Hostess and waiters are very engaging and actively met our needs. We were a group of five and they were patient with latecomers. Food was served in a timely manner for the crowd. Restaurant was busy and the staff kept buzzing, actively serving us. Drinks kept coming as needed. Meal was a delight.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- our dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 10/25/2014Our dinner was very good and we had great food and drinksSpecial Features:
- Great...but a little coolluv2eatDined on 10/24/2014We had a great experience at JB's On the Beach. The food was great and the service was just super. The only issue was that it seemed somewhat cold in the restaurant. The A/C was working hard and it was a bit uncomfortable in the chill. We mentioned it to our server but nothing happened to correct the situation. Customers were actually wearing jackets inside. Other than that, it was great. We plan on going there again soon. Hopefully, it will be a bit warmer.Special Features:
- Great FoodBocaswedeVIPDined on 10/19/2014I have been to this restaurant several times and the food is always excellent. On week ends there is live music, very loud, so don't plan on an evening of conversation, just enjoy the food!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Anniversary DinnerHunsleyDined on 10/17/2014First time here and we came for our anniversary. Seating was on time, Sever Michele was a doll and VERY nice. Food was very good and not rushed. My wife and I will be back as this was a pleasant experience.Special Features:
- Beach choicedragonflyVIPDined on 10/16/2014The food is excellent and outdoor dining is awesome.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Inexperienced waiterKapzac51Dined on 10/13/2014Have been there many times This time food not great They have the nerve to charge you $5.00 for valet And you have to tip the valet boy on top of it No choice no place to parkSpecial Features:
- Celebrating daughter's 9th birthdayPABISHI21Dined on 10/10/2014The only complaint that I could possibly even have is that the volume was way too loud. We were seated next to the bar but we went along with it yelling like everyone else around us! Food and our service was top notch. We will visit again! Highly recommended! A beautiful setting to eat drink and create memories with family and friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- All food was excellentSwetepiDined on 10/7/2014Everyone enjoyed all the food very much We were surprised how delicious it was.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- NancyNancyDined on 10/5/2014Vibrant atmosphere. Fresh, seafood. We enjoyed our food and the service was fast and wonderful.Special Features:
- Great dinner!OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 10/5/2014Great spot for birthday dinner. A bit loud with band but food was great,Special Features:
- FoodiesDined on 10/5/2014Love to eat here. Great view. It's a hopping place. Just very loud and noisy on a Sunday afternoon.Special Features:
- Nice for a birthday celebration!PammieDined on 10/5/2014The energy was upbeat and the staff was superb! Great place for listening to music!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- love it!pickyfoodeaterDined on 10/5/2014Love this place! Right on the ocean, great food, great fun!Special Features:
- bluedolphinDined on 10/2/2014Not inexpensive, but excellent food. Worth the cost for a special occasionSpecial Features:
- Great experienceMichael7Dined on 9/29/2014Food, service, ambience and location wonderful. Our friends from the west coast also loved it and we were able to walk on the boardwalk before and after brunch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Beach SpotNotafoodiebutlikegoodfoodDined on 9/28/2014We really enjoy coming to JB's. We usually like sitting on the outside patio. The food is always consistently good and service is efficient. The most attractive feature of this restaurant is the view of the ocean. It's a great place for people-watching as the sidewalk is always busy and the ocean is right in front of you. Weekends are fun but with live music in a confined space, so if you're looking for a quiet, romantic dinner with someone special, you will probably opt to dine inside. We have never had any negative experiences at JB's.Special Features:
- Undecided on returnTinksterDined on 9/28/2014Although the service was great and the outside dining was nice due to the weather, the food wasn't very impressive. It could have been what we ordered, but not sure if we will try it again. We had the salmon burger and it was very dry. The brunch cheeseburger was okay. The scallops were very tasty, but cold:( It was our 23rd anniversary, so we wanted the whole package for brunch, but weren't real impressed with the food. It had been recommended by a friend for location, as we wanted someplace by the water.Special Features:
- Great food, live music, on beach!Joanna0528VIPDined on 9/25/2014This was our second time dining at JB's. The food was delicious (mussels, scallops, Caesar salad, wild salmon and broccoli and dessert) and the live music created a relaxed, fun atmosphere. We walked on the beach after and felt great. The perfect place to enjoy fabulous, fresh food and take in the beach!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- long eveningOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/24/2014dinner for three started at 6:30 and ended at 8;45 - only one round of drinks, but did have desert. Food was acceptableSpecial Features:
- Great Spot and Great FoodBerryVIPDined on 9/23/2014Visiting Pompano Beach area for a week and ate here twice because we enjoyed it so much. Right on the beach...beautiful outdoor dining with live entertainment. Probably the best Maryland Crab Cakes and Fish & Chips in the area. We hope to be back.Special Features:
- luv2dineDined on 9/21/2014dellicios food, friendly staff we had good time, thank you!Special Features:


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U.S. metros shine in international affordability studyJanuary 24, 2014 @ 7:34 am
The United States has the most major markets in the world where buying property is considered affordable, according to the Demographia International Housing Affordability Study, an analysis of 360 cities in nine countries.
The study showed that those who pay the most in the world for housing are often getting the least as far as house size.
The smallest houses are in the most expensive market (Hong Kong), while the largest houses are in the United States which has the best major-market housing affordability, according to the report. Ireland has the best overall housing affordability.
Of the 360 worldwide markets evaluated in the study, 95 were labeled "affordable" of which 84 were in the U.S. The study labeled 67 metros "seriously unaffordable markets" with 23 in the U.S., led by San Francisco.
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On a Scandinavian tour in 2002, the Gourds' friend and guide kept playing a recording by an old blues singer named Ramsay Midwood. So when a man with a scruffy beard and twinkling blue eyes came up to Kevin Russell after a gig in Austin in early 2002 and introduced himself, the Gourds singer had to ... More >>
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Sometimes I just hate promoters. A couple of months back, I was sent the new album by Tommy Keene, In the Late Bright. The album is great of course, like almost all of the shimmering power pop Keene has released over the past 25 years. Anyhow, I asked the promo guy at the label to let me know when K ... More >>
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CHICAGO North America continues to be a growth market for General Motors Co., chairman and chief executive officer Daniel F. Akerson said during the automakers first-quarter earnings conference call.
"This was a solid quarter for GM, and we are much more of a formidable competitor now than we have been in more than a generation," Akerson said. "We increased our global market share to 11.4 percent, with (realized) gains in North America, Europe and international operations."
U.S. dealer inventory totaled 744,000 vehicles at the end of the first quarter, up from a year earlier due to recently launched vehicles in new segments, senior vice president and chief financial officer Daniel Ammann said.
Detroit-based GM has launched two new full-sized pickup trucksthe 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500and expects to ramp up the new K2XX pickup truck platform during second and third quarters.
"On a two-shift basis, were running (North American facilities) at about 100 percent," Akerson said. "As we think about (future) U.S. industry sales at 16.5 million to 17 million (vehicles), we would expect to build and meet that by increasing the number of our facilities on three shifts."
GM has eight facilities, or 50 percent of its plants, on three shifts now, so it could still double the number of operations running 24/7. "Our expectation is to run at a 120- to 130-percent utilization rate going forward (on a two-shift basis), or closer to 100 percent on a three-shift basis," Akerson said.
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Angel Nook is situated in Glastonbury in Somerset. The cottage sleeps two people and has one twin bedroom, a shower room and an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. Outside, the cottage benefits from off road parking for two cars, shared use of the owners' garden and is near all the main attractions on offer in this mystical town, such as Glastonbury Tor and Glastonbury Abbey. Angel Nook is a lovely cottage, perfect for a holiday for two.
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Understand - Is validation a regulated activity? When to pull the trigger for validation? Is a stable label internal standard always the best choice? Importance of suitability testing. Value of including critical reagents testing and suppliers. The limits of an assay and where they come from.
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Mary Claire Kendall and Nicholas Hahn III: Save the Chicago home of Ronald Reagan
BY MARY CLAIRE KENDALL AND NICHOLAS HAHN III March 22, 2013 9:46PM
Ronald Reagan lived in the first floor (above street level) apartment at 832 E. 57th st. in 1915. Now the University of Chicago wants to demolish it. Photographed Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Updated: April 24, 2013 6:11AM
The only Chicago home of the only president born and bred in Illinois is poised for demolition when the city's 90-day administrative hold expires on Wednesday.
The home will not be granted landmark status, we've already been told.
That we even know where Ronald Reagan lived in Chicago, for about a year when he was 4, is due to the dogged determination of the late Sun-Times columnist Thomas F. Roeser. The minute Reagan was sworn in as 40th president of the United States, Roeser went to work. Candidate Reagan had mentioned to him in passing as the two scurried through Chicago's O'Hare airport in 1979 that he had lived in the city of "I Will" as a young child.
After the inauguration, Roeser discovered through police records, on a tip from the president that his father's drinking often landed him in the pokey, that the Reagans had lived at 832 East 57th Street on the edge of the University of Chicago campus.
When Reagan made it back to Chicago for the centennial observance of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in September 1981, Roeser arranged to have a photo of the home taken and framed for Mayor Jane Byrne to give him.
"Mr. President," Mayor Byrne ceremoniously said, "on your return to Chicago, I hereby present you a photo of your Chicago home."
Looking at the photo, the president became misty-eyed as all the memories welled up inside of him. This son of an itinerant and frequently unemployed shoe salesman living in a poor, rough-and-tumble Irish working-class city had come a long way.
Today, that once-photographed building Reagan called home stands alone. It's all that's left of an entire block between Maryland and Drexel streets on East 57th, all else demolished by the University of Chicago to make way for a hospital and research facility.
Coincidentally, it sits across from the university's newly inaugurated Center for Care and Discovery, which conducts state-of-the-art Alzheimer's research.
The 90-day review of Reagan's Chicago home — an essential slice of his Midwestern character — is winding down. An informed source at the city's Department of Housing and Economic Development told us it does not meet the criteria of being associated with Reagan's productive years, which is just as spurious a claim now as it was in 2012 when landmark status first was denied. Reagan's productive years were made possible only because he survived near-fatal pneumonia in that home. Furthermore, the Dixon boyhood home, where Reagan lived from 1920-1924 (ages 9-13), was landmarked by the federal Park Service, which sets the criteria.
That inconsistency notwithstanding, Reagan's Chicago home will not be preserved unless the University of Chicago has a change of heart. Only the university can save it.
The Friends of President Reagan's Chicago home proposes transforming 832 E. 57th Street into a museum and center. All the university needs to do is amend their plans. The museum would replicate the flat as it looked in 1915 when young "Dutch" Reagan, age 4, would gaze out the window to the excitement outside. The center would celebrate Reagan's historic presidency and his diverse and inclusive background.
The ordinariness of it all — where one of our most extraordinary presidents once lived — is worth preserving.
Mary Claire Kendall, a Washington-based writer who contributes a regular column to Forbes.com, is president of the Friends of President Reagan's Chicago Home. Nicholas G. Hahn III is deputy editor of RealClearReligion.org and a member of the Friends board of directors.


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The Man from Elysian Fields -- A failed novelist's inability to pay the bills strains relations with his wife and leads him to work at an escort service where he becomes entwined with a wealthy woman whose husband is a successful writer.
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Byron Tiller (Andy Garcia), happily married with a child, is a writer whose last novel was a complete failure. Down on his luck, he struggles to move on and put food on the table. Then, he meets Luther Fox (Mick Jagger), who read his book. Luther runs an escort agency Elysian Fields, which provides extremely wealthy women with attractive, intelligent dates. Desperate for a job, Byron agrees but he keeps the whole thing hidden from his wife.
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I met this guy on a dating website who possessed all the red flags for me not to get involved with him. 1) he is still friends with his ex and 2) he is from Europe and confessed he needs a green card. At first I didn't care because I just fell so hard for him. He has a "baby face" that I can't get out of my mind. I still thought of him even when I was dating someone else (but that didn't last)!
So the green card guy and I remained friends and then became friends with benefits. He is from Europe and sees his family once a year. For some crazy reason he prefers to live in the USA apart from his family. IDK know why, but anyway...... he does construction, you know since he can't get any other kind of job without an American citizenship. He had lost his job but quickly found another one, except now he works 24/7 - well it seems like it.
So the last time I saw him was the week before Christmas. He said he got invited to his friend's house but declined because he doesn't want to intrude on family time with family that is not his. I cried when I got home. I just felt so bad for him. His family usually visits during the summer.
I think I love him because I feel bad for him.... does that make sense?
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Trail-girl, with all due respect.....'insane in the membrane' comes to mind - remember the song? I apologise, but what you've posted is literally UN-believable - as in, it just cannot be that someone actually sat down and wrote this because this is their situation, and not as an odd kind of joke..
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|08 May 2010
W7 Safe Mode and Boot failure!
I'm brand new to this forum and PC knowledge fairly basic so apologies if info is vague !
PC i980 CPU: Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 Motherboard: OS Windows 7.
New desktop ran fine for first few hours. Possibly as the result of HP8500 Printer installation, PC will not boot beyond "Starting Windows" screen - black background and MS flag logo. (Re-starts offering Auto-repair which it cannot complete)
Blue screen briefly appears citing "Memory Dump to Hard disk" etc
Auto-repair function cannot cure problem nor can PC boot in Safe Mode.
PC will not boot from Windows 7 installation disc.
Startup Repair delivers following message:-
Problem Signature
Problem event name Startup Repir Offline
Problem Signature 01 6.1.7600.16385
Problem Signature 02 6.1.7600.16385
Problem Signature 03 unknown
Problem Signature 04 21215624
Problem Signature 05 AutoFailure
Problem Signature 06 16
Problem Signature 07 Cf4
OS Version 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1
Local I.D. 1033
Also received was this message:-
Root cause found
Unknown bug check: Bugcheck F4
Parameters = 0x3, 0xfffffa80095e9b30,
Can anyone offer advice and is a full re-installation of Windows 7 the only solution?
Many thanks,
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|08 May 2010
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
I think you will probably need to do a re-install ... also, you need to start getting into the habit of imaging your drive in case something like this happens again in the future ... restoring an image is a lot easier and quicker than reinstalling your entire OS...
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|My System Specs
|08 May 2010
Can you boot from any other disk (other than the Windows 7 installation disk)?
Is the disk one that you made?
To select booting from the CD/DVD drive on a Gateway, press F12 (F10 on older models) as the first boot screen appears.
|My System Specs
|08 May 2010
The only disc I have is an OEM supplied with the PC I had custom built.
Unfortunately when the builder installed the software, the System Restore function and Imaging were not activated and I forgot to check for this.
I can access the option to upgrade or re-install Windows 7 from the CD provided I change the BIOS boot order
|My System Specs
|08 May 2010
Without the ability to get into Windows, and without some advanced Windows knowledge (to remove the HP drivers and edit the registry outside of Windows - and we're not even sure that that is the problem) - there's not much that can be done to help here.
I'd follow Tews' advice. If you've got stuff to backup - slave your hard drive to another system and copy it over there. Then wipe the hard drive clean and install Windows 7 fresh.
|My System Specs
|08 May 2010
usasma and Tews,
Thank you both very much for the advice which is greatly appreciated.
How do I re-format the hard drive with only the Windows 7 OEM disc and would it knock out any motherboard drivers or settings set up my the PC builder?
Thanks again.
|My System Specs
|08 May 2010
usasma and Tews,
Thank you both very much for the advice which is greatly appreciated.
How do I re-format the hard drive with only the Windows 7 OEM disc and would it knock out any motherboard drivers or settings set up my the PC builder?
Thanks again.
If no-go on Windows System Restore, you will have to reinstall the OS, which will most likely result in the loss of all files. After reinstall, check for a folder named windows.old - if present it will contain [most of] your current installation.
Regards. . .
|My System Specs
|08 May 2010
I can access System Restore which does offer various restoration points, however a "Confirm disks to restore" window reminds me to "enable system protection on this drive" (Drive C).
Unfortunately I forgot to confirm that this option was set when starting factory installed OS two days ago and cannot click or enable this function from that window.
Thanks for tip regarding 'windows old'. (There weren't any personal files installed - only Norton, Office, Acrobat and an HP printer. I'm just concerned that I might upset motherboard and chipset drivers installed by the PC builderif I find a way to re-format the hard drive.
Thanks for your help..
|My System Specs
|08 May 2010
You will need to reinstall mobo, chipset, etc... drivers if Windows 7 doesn't install them itself. Windows 7 has many legacy drivers on hand to get you through an OS reinstall. The OEM version Windows 7 DVD may even contain them - put there by the manufacturer. The system certainly is of no real value to you as it is now, so I would follow the advice of the others - wipe the drive and reinstall Windows 7.
For a complete format, use KillDisk --> Active@ Kill Disk. Hard Drives Eraser. Free Download.
Use ImgBurn to burn KillDisk ISO to CD --> The Official ImgBurn Website
See what happens during the installation, which should take < 1 hour of SYSTEM time. The worst that can happen is that you have to do it again should you find that drivers are needed during the installation. I myself have never had to install drivers during a Vista or Windows 7 installation. I certainly cannot say that no one does. I do go to Intel for chipset and wifi updates, NVIDIA for video, Realtek for Ethernet, etc... but usually they come in via Windows Updates, but not all.
When you reach Desktop, allow Windows Updates to come in immediately.
Validate your OS and Office at the Microsoft WGA site --> www.microsoft.com/genuine
I would also caution against the use of NIS/ N360. Do a search of this or other forums and you will find them littered with BSOD/ other problem threads where a 3rd party firewall like the one found in NIS, N360, KIS, McAfee, etc... is the cause of the system trouble.
I would suggest Microsoft Security Essentials --> http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
That is your call to make, of course.
Any ? - please post back.
Regards. . .
|My System Specs
|08 May 2010
I have used NIS/N360 for years with no problem, I would suggest you stay Norton.
The NIS 2011 beta is looking nice.
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LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — When the U.S. Department of Energy provided incentives for businesses installing solar panels in September, local solar contractors were sure it was going to lead to a substantial number of installation projects. But with the federal ...Read More »
Perdue vetoes fracking bill
Gov. Beverly Perdue has vetoed a bill that would have moved the state closer to allowing a controversial process to extract onshore reserves of natural gas. Senate Bill 709, which Perdue vetoed this afternoon, would have allowed the state Department of ...
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ReVenture will no longer burn county trash. Opinions differ on whether that's a good thing
ReVenture Park's plan to burn Mecklenburg County's trash to produce electricity has gone up in flames. In a city that's trying to diversify its economy from one focused mostly on banking, the loss of a project that would have generated ...
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Grimes played at New York's Governors Ball festival this weekend - and treated attendees to a track she originally wrote for Rihanna. Grimes worked on the song with producer Blood Diamond. RiRi rejected it so it was never recorded.
'For those at gov ball, u should stick around for my final song because its special & top secret & new, actually im playin 3 new songs,' she tweeted. 'But the last song is one me and @BLOOD_DIAMOND5 wrote for rihanna but they turned it down it so its kinda different from regular grimes.'
Grimes isn't the only artist to perform a track intended for another star, here are nine other tracks taht weren't recorded by their intended artist.
1. 'Happy'
Pharrell's admitted he originally wrote his mega hit 'Happy' for Cee-Lo Green but the 'powers that be' weren't into it.
2. 'I'm A Slave 4 U'
This classic Britney Spears track was supposed to appear on Janet Jackson's 'All For You' album, but didn't make the grade.
3. 'We Can't Stop'
When Rihanna didn't include 'We Can't Stop' on album 'Unapologetic' producer Mike WiLL Made It offered it Miley Cyrus.
4. 'My Humps'
will.i.am wrote this little ditty for the Pussycat Dolls' debut album, but went on to release it with the Black Eyed Peas.
5. 'Rock Your Body'
Justin Timberlake's 'Rock Your Body' was originally intended for Michael Jackson's 'Invincible' album.
6. 'Telephone'
Lady Gaga wrote 'Telephone' for Britney Spears' 'Circus' album but Brit rejected it. No bother though, Gaga recorded it herself with Beyonce instead.
7. 'We Found Love'
Nicole Scherzinger's revealed she had the chance to record Rihanna's anthem 'We Found Love' but was too busy.
8. 'Irreplaceable'
Written by Ne-Yo and Norwegian producing duo Stargate, it turns out Beyonce's 'Irreplaceable' was originally a county hit aimed at Faith Hill and Shania Twain.
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Shoetopia is definitely open and there's just a variety of shoes to meet your needs. Ranging from heels, boots, slippers, sneakers and more. sYs Design has put out the Rift sneakers and offering them a special color. 100% of the proceeds from the brown version of the Rift shoes will be donated to "Soles 4 Souls". sYs is located on Shoetopia 2 Sim. To ensure a good shopping experience, make sure to leave the scripted stuff at home. Wear just system clothing, invisible suit, noob stance (no AO) or bald. Remember, the focus is the shoes and not dress to lag everyone all out.
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Jun 7, 2014 5:53 PM by Daniel Phillips
There's not much more to say about this weekend's forecast that hasn't been said already, as high pressure remains in control.
That control, however, is starting to waver and we will be reintroducing some showers in the forecast for the first half of the work week.
A disturbance will pass to our north on Tuesday which will break down the ridge and give us much better rain chances next week.
The heaviest showers and storms will pass to our north but be prepared for widely scattered showers and thunderstorms for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Until then though there is very little change in the weather, so be ready for the heat and humidity which is getting ready for it's extended summer stay.
One or two showers might pop up Sunday afternoon but those will remain very isolated.
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