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Le Mans 2011: The Chevy Corvette Faces Its Toughest Challenge Yet
Located 90 minutes outside of Paris via high-speed rail, Circuit de la Sarthe is home to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, firing up this weekend. In this day-long torture test of incredible machines, we're watching the sole American entry: the Chevy Corvette that's trying to beat the big boys of Europe. Check out our photos from Le Mans here, and keep up with the action at Michelin Alley.
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Joey Hand is BMW Motorsports' sole American pilot in France. BMW Motorsports is fielding two M3s, each with three drivers. One M3 crashed out during practice but was expected to be ready for qualifying.


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Windows 8.1, the official moniker of Windows Blue
Last Updated on Tuesday, 2 April 2013 12:47 Written by admin Tuesday, 2 April 2013 12:47
There's no confirmation from Microsoft at this point in time, but sources close to the development of the next version of the company's operating system claim that Windows Blue will be released to customers under the Windows 8.1 moniker. Now, as the versioning proves, Windows 8.1 is more of a refresh to Windows 8 than a fully-fledged release of the OS. The image below, courtesy of Winforum.eu, reveals a new build of Windows 8.1 / Windows Blue, namely 9375.
If you're like me, and expect Microsoft to also release Windows RT 8.1, please raise your hands… now. OK, put them back down, don't be silly. I've already said this, but it bears repeating, Windows 8.1 Build 9375 proves that the Redmond company has some big plans related to its upcoming BUILD conference. And if you're thinking bits, bits, bits to download and test, then you've certainly guessed my mind. At this point in time, with the leaks pouring around the web, the only question is how much time is Microsoft still going to remain silent on Windows 8.1?
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 March 2013 11:33 Written by admin Tuesday, 26 March 2013 11:32
Microsoft is getting ready to start the conversation on what's next for Windows, and various other products related to the operating system, at its upcoming Build conference. This can only mean one thing, the Redmond company will open up on Windows Blue. If I were to put money on it, I'd say that Microsoft will share a bit more than just information on the successor of Windows 8. Personally, I'm expecting some bits as the company will most likely increase the current testing pool of the OS. Fingers crossed.
Steve Guggenheimer, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President and Chief Evangelist, Developer & Platform Evangelism:
"I'm pleased to announce and personally invite you to our next developer conference, Build 2013, which is taking place June 26-28, 2013 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. It's been a while since our last developer event in the Bay Area, and we're looking forward to a fantastic gathering. Save the date and mark your calendar for the opening of registration next week, at 9 a.m. PT on Tuesday, April 2 at www.buildwindows.com.
At Build, we'll share updates and talk about what's next for Windows, Windows Server, Windows Azure, Visual Studio and more. Build is the path to creating and implementing your great ideas, and then differentiating them in the market. Pay a visit to www.buildwindows.com, get yourself registered on April 2, and join us for three days of immersive presentations delivered by the engineers behind our products and services, while networking with thousands of other developers getting the first look at what's next. We'll look forward to seeing you at Moscone."
Windows Blue Build 9364 leaked and available for download
Last Updated on Sunday, 24 March 2013 02:49 Written by admin Sunday, 24 March 2013 02:49
If you've been following Microsoft, you know that leaks of upcoming Windows releases are anything but uncommon. And it's also the case for Windows 8's successor, thus far dubbed Windows Blue. It appears that Windows Blue Build 9364 has been leaked and is now available for download on various torrent and filesharing websites. I won't share a download link, but I will offer details of the download (via windows9beta):
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Having grown up during the 1960s and early 70s when there was so much discussion of racism that no one was denying its existence, I find it hard to believe that so many white people think there's no racism anymore. And on top of that, that so many conservatives get really hostile when there is ANY discussion of racism now.
I'm not saying white conservatives are the onl,y people denying the existence of racism now. You can hear it from moderates and sorta-liberals too. And people who think they are liberal or progressive because of some non-race-related opinions that they hold.07.01.2013, 3:25 am


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I need instructions on how to enforce my divorce decree that concerns the clause discussing the car title.
I was awarded the vehicle, but the car title is in my name, my ex-wife's name, and my ex's mother's name. My ex-wife has signed the title, but my ex-mother-in-law is refusing to sign.
How can I enforce my decree that calls for my ex-wife's mother to sign the car title?
I am unable to give you legal advice on divorce. I can give general divorce help for men, though, my knowledge is based on Texas divorce laws where I am licensed to practice.
You can file a Motion for Enforcement of the divorce decree by contempt. A party affected by a decree of divorce providing for a division of property may request enforcement of that decree by filing a suit to enforce.
Any party who may be affected by the suit is entitled to receive notice. Therefore, upon filing your motion to enforce, you will have to notice your ex-mother-in-law by citation to appear on the motion.
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Keep in mind that in my state a suit to enforce has to be filed within two years after the decree has been finalized or your suit is barred. As long as you file the suit within two years of the final order then it can be heard by the court that granted your divorce.
Also, a court may award reasonable attorney's fees in this case if you your motion to enforce requests attorney's fees.
Remember, I am unable to provide you with anything more than divorce tips for men, so please consult with a divorce lawyer in your jurisdiction.
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Recent industry research conducted in partnership with the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) measured consumers' levels of concern with energy usage, as well as their habits of monitoring and measuring electricity usage. The research shows an opportunity for innovative technologies to help automate the process and save consumers money on energy usage.
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Today is my stop on the Blog Tour/Wrap-Along for Melody Miller and Alison Tannery's new book, Ruby Star Wrapping. Subtitled "Creating Gifts to Reuse, Regive & Relove" Ruby Star Wrapping is all about creating beautiful gift wrap from found materials.
Here's another version that I made with pages from a CB2 catalog. (I will admit that I had to go out and find a newspaper for this project, but I had plenty of old catalogs laying around!)
Here's a complete schedule for the wrap-along. Be sure to check out the other posts too! If you like, you can also share photos of your Ruby Star Wrapping projects in the Flickr Group.
11.7.12 – Anna of noodlehead
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Have you ever experienced getting up on a Winters morning to the feel of a ceramic floor underneath your feet? Was it heated or unheated? I have lived with both and the difference is simply comfort. Is it absolutely necessary...probably not- but it makes life so much more pleasurable.
The heat comes from underneath the tile where a coiled mat is laid down between a layer of mortar- this protects both the underlayment and tile. Also, it enables the heat to transfer more evenly. The coiled mat has a sensor that allows the thermostat to "feel" the temperature of the tile. The thermostat is generally installed beside the light switch on the wall.
Interestingly, this method of "radiant heat" comes from the Romans where they would build what we would describe a crawl space under the floor. From there they would light a fire and discovered a very comfortable floor and even heating. But dont try this at home - remember, their floors were very thick.
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This very early developer version of Google Chrome gives us a glimpse into the future of a touch-friendly Chrome. To install this version, users will have to go to the developer channel and download Google Chrome from there. Make sure to check the box for "Make Google Chrome my default browser" to enable its Metro interface.
This developer version of Google Chrome for Metro will immediately be familiar. It looks almost identical to the desktop version of Google Chrome but simplifies things with a bigger menu button on the top right. From there, you can access all of the preferences and settings that you would get from the desktop version of Chrome. This is where Google Chrome for Metro begins to show its sloppiness. The settings buttons are bigger, but aren't as touch-friendly as Internet Explorer for Metro.
One of the best features of Google Chrome for Metro is full Adobe Flash support. As with all other variations of Google Chrome,
Google's developers have a long way to go to make Google Chrome for Metro feel like a native application. As it stands, this is a very early port of Chrome that hasn't put much thought into design.
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Ore. terrorism suspect portrayed as inexperienced
Earlier Wednesday, a defense attorney used her cross-examination of "Youssef" to raise the idea that Mohamud was a naive, inexperienced teenager manipulated into taking part in a phony plot to detonate a bomb.
Defense attorney Lisa Hay pressed the agent, who acknowledged that Mohamud had trouble with relatively simple tasks, such as renting a storage shed and buying items to be used in the making of the bomb.
Hay said during her questioning that Mohamud "didn't have much money until you came into his life," and that the older undercover agents provided financial and emotional support - and food - at a time when Mohamud's parents were separated and a close friend had gone to Afghanistan.
"Youssef" testified that Mohamud shed tears during their initial meeting, something the agent attributed to the teen's loneliness because of his friend's departure.
When the agent met Mohamud, the young man was living with his mother. Hay played wiretapped recordings in which the agent, in the attorney's view, spoke to him like a child.
"No offense, but to us you're a kid," the agent said on one recording.
The agents eventually wanted Mohamud to get his own apartment because it would make the sting operation easier to facilitate. They gave him almost $3,000 to rent a place and buy bomb-making materials.
Mohamud wrote in a September 2010 email that he had never rented an apartment before and asked if they or a "brother" might co-sign.
"Kind of a clueless idea to think al-Qaida would co-sign," Hay said. "Don't you agree?"
The attorney also played recordings in which the agents asked Mohamud to rent a large storage shed in which to build the bomb.
"Youssef" testified that the FBI assigned such tasks to test the Mohamud's resolve. In this test, however, Mohamud initially didn't understand what type of storage unit the agents wanted, and then took a month to follow through. The agent acknowledged that he and another agent had to prod Mohamud, eventually giving him the name of a storage company and driving by.
"Not much of a test if you're pointing out the right one," Hay said.
Under re-direct questioning by prosecutor Ethan Knight, the agent said the FBI did not have to manipulate Mohamud to get him to participate in a plot to potentially kill thousands of people.
"He knew what he wanted to do, and it was to kill Americans," Youssef said, adding that this was, "before I met him."
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We have a few points of interest tonight…so let's get started.
1. Dave Cathey, Food Editor of the Oklahoman, wrote an article about 105degrees Cafe which opened recently. The cafe is a raw foods restaurant that take cuisine to new levels with innovative techniques. It is the only restaurant in Oklahoma specializing in raw foods other than sushi restaurants. Read his article here. You should also read his Blog here to find more information. You won't be dissappointed and might find yourself wanting to try vegan blood orange cheesecake. It is made from young coconut meat (soft and pliable). Raw foods are important because cooking items above a certain temperature destroys enzymes that enable healthy digestion. That is not to say I will be switching over any time soon, but I will definitely incorporate it into areas of my cooking and diet.
2. Tonight at North Park Grill in Embassy Suites, Chef Luke Fry fixed up a few specials tonight. Here are my two personal favorites:
Grilled Caesar Salad- A section of a head of Romaine lettuce brushed with olive oil and place right on a hot grill. The lettuce will only have a slight wilt at the point of contact but the rest will stay cool and crisp making for a salad full of different textures. The grilling adds a nice depth of flavor. The salad was topped with a drizzle of Caesar dressing, and a Balsamic Reduction Syrup. Finished with Parmesan Cheese, Pesto Croutons, and Grape Tomatoes.
Spicy Italian Beef Tenderloin- An 8 oz Beef Tenderloin Filet pan seared to temperature. The steak is topped with spicy Arribiatta Sauce. Yes that might be mispelled. And yes I am Italian. The sauce is similar to a Tomato Marinara Sauce except there is read wine cooked into it. The sauce is very spicy as well, but it was not enough to overpower the meat. It was finished with a touch of Mozzerella and served over pasta tossed in a little butter and some sauteed grape tomatoes. Generally I would never want my steak this way but I was quite suprise with how good it was. The spicy sauce gave the Tenderloin the extra flavor it needed since the steak is so lean and has little natural flavor. But the sauce did not overpower. The steak was still the star.
3. Dinner Tonight- French Toast (Update: My fiancee thought of the idea to have French Toast tonight. She also thought of the Bananas after she said "Aww I wish we had some bananas. Oh Wait! We do have some bananas!") I made a batter of eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, half and half, and a little sugar. I soaked some wheat bread (a little chewier texture for French Toast but lots of flavor and much healthier) in the custard mixture and sauteed it over unsalted butter. Topped with sliced bananas and voila…French Toast. Look for variations to come… Pineapple and Rum French Toast, Pumpkin and White Chocolate French Toast, Banana and Peanut Butter French Toast… The list could go on and on.


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With a bleak report on the holiday retail season raising questions about the economic recovery, local and national retailers hope that the next few days of after-Christmas shopping brings a spending spike.
The last week of December can be a big time of year for us. We kind of look at it as a 13th month, said Roddey Player, president and CEO of Queen City, which sells appliances, electronics and mattresses.
Nationally, the final week accounts for about 15 percent of December retail sales, said Michael McNamara of MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse.
A SpendingPulse report released Tuesday cast a pall on hopes for holiday spending. It found that sales of electronics, clothing, jewelry and home goods in the two months before Christmas were up only 0.7 percent over 2011. Thats well below the 3 to 4 percent growth analysts had predicted, and the weakest year-to-year performance since 2008, when the Great Recession kicked in, The Associated Press reports.
U.S. stocks fell Wednesday, the first day of trading after the Christmas holiday. Major U.S. retailers including Abercrombie & Fitch, Sears Holdings, Urban Outfitters, Limited Brands, Nike and Gap were all down. Handbag maker Coach, a bellwether of the luxury market, plummeted $3.13 to $54.40. It lost more than 5 percent of its value, more than any other company in the S&P 500.
Amazon.com, which helps analysts get a read on the entire retail market, was down 4 percent, losing $10.24 to $248.38.
Brighter views
The SpendingPulse report is the first major snapshot of holiday retail sales.
ShopperTrak, which plans to release a report on the pre-Christmas week Thursday, stuck to a brighter view, though the company had earlier scaled back its growth projection from 3.3 percent to 2.5 percent.
ShopperTrak continues to stand by its revised estimate for the season of a 2.5 percent sales increase over 2011, spokeswoman Molly Reynolds said in an email Wednesday. ShopperTrak uses foot traffic at 50,000 locations to calculate sales nationwide.
Charlottes Northlake Mall is predicting year-to-year growth between 2 and 4 percent, said marketing director Nan Gray. My stores tell me that traffic is down but sales are up, Gray said.
Early Wednesday afternoon, Northlake was busy but not packed.
We even got a good parking place, said Denise Broome, who brought her 15-year-old daughter, Kristina, in from Salisbury to spend Christmas money.
It hasnt been as bad as I thought it would be, said Stefanie Howell of Atlanta, who joined her Charlotte friend, Jenee Campbell, in a quest to spend gift cards on clothes and shoes. The women said they found good sales, but may return later in hopes of deeper discounts.
Mixed reports
Charlotte-area merchants offered mixed reports on the season so far and Wednesdays post-holiday business.
Player said he expects the four Queen City stores to end the holiday season 7 to 10 percent over 2011s sales figures, and said business was good Wednesday.
Its been a tough road for the last couple of years, but Im seeing some hope in the last couple of months, he said.
Holiday spending at Brownlee Jewelers in Park Road Shopping Center is definitely up, said manager Michelle Pavlakos, who didnt have numbers. She said her store saw a steady stream of shoppers Wednesday, from folks buying watch batteries to couples shopping for diamonds. A lot of people get engaged on New Years, she said.
But at Pura Vida Worldly Art in Charlottes NoDa neighborhood north of uptown, sales are down slightly from last years holiday season, said owner Teresa Hernandez. She blames the convenience of online shopping and the lingering effect of the recession.
Despite a slow Wednesday, Hernandez voiced optimism. I see it coming up slowly, she said. Im hopeful.
Big impact
Analysts blame everything from Superstorm Sandy to the looming impact of the federal fiscal cliff for squelching holiday spending. Some have even speculated that the mass shooting of Connecticut schoolchildren earlier this month may have eroded enthusiasm.
Marshal Cohen, chief analyst at the market research firm NPD Inc., said even steep discounts didnt spur impulse shopping.
We had one reason after another for consumers to say, Im going to stick to my list and not go beyond it, Cohen said.
In Charlotte, the weather may have been too good, said Northlakes Gray. She said coats and other winter gear havent sold as well as they might have with more wintery weather.
Wednesday mornings downpour threatened to douse post-holiday shopping, but as soon as the rain eased the shoppers arrived, Gray said.
In spite of the recession, this is what we want to do, said Anita Fountain of Charlotte, a veteran of day-after-Christmas sales. Its kind of like making a happiness for yourself.
ShopperTrak predicted that Wednesday wouldnt be a particularly strong post-Christmas shopping day, landing in the middle of the week with many adults returning to work. Last year Christmas fell on Sunday, with most getting a Monday holiday.
As the last few shopping days of the year play out and the holiday spending analyses continue, much is riding on how much money changes hands.
Spending by consumers accounts for 70 percent of overall economic activity, and November and December provide up to 40 percent of annual sales for many retailers, The Associated Press reports.
McNamara, of SpendingPulse, said weak sales could spill into 2013, as stores offer deeper discounts and make fewer orders to restock their shelves. That could lead to wholesalers buying less and orders to factories dropping in coming months, he said.
The Associated Press contributed.
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Sunderland head coach Paolo Di Canio has made his sixth signing of the summer with the acquisition of Jozy Altidore from AZ Alkmaar. The 23-year-old USA striker has joined for an undisclosed fee, signing a five-year deal.
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A new leader has stepped forward to guide the Tinley Park-Frankfort Rotary Club for its 2013-14 year.
Jan Paul C. Ferrer, a Tinley Park resident, was installed recently as president of the club.
He replaces Margaret Semmer, a Mokena resident and parent of two students at Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort.
"I'm looking forward to engaging current and future members of the Tinley Park-Frankfort Rotary to help raise awareness about how Rotary helps change lives in awarding scholarships to high school seniors," said Ferrer, a certified financial planner and chartered retirement planning counselor.
"Also, Rotary will collaborate with high school Interact clubs in performing community service projects."
The club meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Phoenix Hall of Lincoln-Way North High School, 19900 S. Harlem Avenue, Frankfort.
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PASO ROBLES (CA) The California Mid-State Fair, as part of the Budweiser Concert Series, is pleased to announce that Van Halen has been booked for the 2013 Fair. The show will take place at 7:30p on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in the Chumash Grandstand Arena.
Ticket prices for the show are $50, $85, $110 and $180 and will go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10:00a. Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office (2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles), any ValliTix location, online at www.midstatefair.com or by calling 1-800-909-FAIR.
Van Halen has sold over 75 million albums worldwide and has charted the most #1 hits in the history of Billboard's Mainstream Rock Chart. The legendary rock band is known for their songs Jump, Aint Talking Bout Love, Panama and Runnin With The Devil.
Recently reunited with original front man David Lee Roth, the band consists of Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen. The concert at the Fair will mark the bands only California appearance this summer.
The 2013 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17, 2013, through July 28, 2013. This years theme is Start Spreading The News!
Hopefully this one will happen. The last time they announced an Australian date to play back in 2011, it was cancelled:
Van Halen announced on their Facebook page that guitarist Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of Diverticulitis. For those of you who arent familiar with the ailment, Diverticulitis is a relatively common digestive disease in the large intestine, which causes abdominal pain.
The procedure went well and no further surgeries are needed. Hes expected to have a full recovery within 4 - 6 months. Despite their tumultuous track record, the statement concludes by saying the band looks forward to seeing and playing for their fans in 2013. Van Halen's scheduled November 2012 tour of Japan is currently being rescheduled.
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Eddie Van Halen is said to be on the mend after undergoing surgery to treat increasing pain in his left hand.
During the last leg of our tour, I started developing pain in my thumb and my pinky. I didnt think much of it at the time, the guitarist says. It got progressively worse to the point that about three months ago I wasnt able to play at all. My pinky and my thumb were totally locked up and felt like there was something broken.
Van Halen sought out specialists in Düsseldorf, Germany, who initially began treating the guitarist for arthritis, but soon discovered a bone spur, twisted tendon and a cyst in the joint of his left thumb.
They said the only way to fix it was surgery, which of course scared the shit out of me, but I was told it was the only way to fix it, Van Halen says. Surgery was a success, now I just have to let it heal. I am totally jazzed that they found the problem, fixed it and in about four months my hand will feel like I am 18 again. Thank God.
Van Halen is said to be recovering nicely, having already regained his reach and full spread of his hand. Hes said to be taking his recovery slowly, however, to insure he heals properly. His rehabilitation should be complete in 4-6 months.
In the meantime I am able to write a bit, but can not overexert my hand because it needs to heal properly, the guitarist says.
His stitches come out in a few days, and hes confident hell be able to play at maximum intensity when he completes his recovery.
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Guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen is no longer a solo: Saturday night he married Janie Liszewski, his girlfriend of three years.
The ceremony took place in the garden of his seven-acre estate in the hills above Studio City, Calif., starting at 7 p.m., when Liszewski walked down the aisle to Van Halen's "When It's Love," performed by the Sonus Quartet.
The 54-year-old groom's 18-year-old son, Wolfgang, served as best man, while brother Alex Van Halen, an ordained minister, officiated at the 20-minute, nondenominational service. Among the 100 guests: Van Halen's ex-wife, Valerie Bertinelli (they divorced in 2006, after 25 years of marriage.)
The bride, 39, was given away by her mother under the watchful eye of Kano, the 15-year-old Pomeranian who walked Liszewski down the aisle. This was her first marriage and Van Halen's second.
Liszewski wore a champagne and pink custom-designed Hanna Hartnell gown with matching Bulgari earrings and bracelet. Her sister, Jennifer, served as maid of honor. Eddie and Wolfie dressed casually in Sy Devore cotton pants, un-tucked buttoned-down shirts and flip-flop sandals as did the bride and wedding attendants.
The couple wrote their vows and designed the rings Janie's, a platinum band beside a nearly three-carat diamond engagement ring; Ed's, a gold band with yellow diamonds.
Non-Alcoholic BarAt 7:30 guests were served appetizers such as mini hamburgers and corn dogs, roasted garlic-parmesan, French fries, and an assortment of nonalcoholic beverages from the lemonade bar. Later on, diners were treated to organic fare such as heirloom tomatoes, baby arugula salad, Niman Ranch Filet Mignon, orange and rosemary glazed grilled chicken, Mojito-marinated prawns and grilled vegetables.
The simple, elegant wedding cake was layered with white chocolate, strawberries, whipped cream and decorated with white hydrangeas. The bride and groom toasted with non-alcoholic French Sparkling Apple Cider and Sparkling Pear Juice honoring Eddie's year and a half of sobriety.
The evenings entertainment ranged from an aerial tissue performance to a contortionist in a clear plastic ball on top of the pool. After dinner, Ed chose Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful" as the traditional first dance. Next came Janie's choice, Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time, " as she invited the guests to join them. DJ KMP provided the rest of the music as the bride and groom boogied into the night.
As the party ended, each guest received Calvin Klein and Kate Spade vases and flowers. They were also treated to old-fashioned-style candy, including ring pops, candy necklaces, pop rocks, wax lips and custom printed M & M's.
The couple plan to honeymoon in New York, Germany and the Netherlands, where Eddie was born.
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It was during the massive 2007-2008 Van Halen tour that the all-new EVH Wolfgang guitar went through extensive live road testing performance trials. The tour kicked off in fall 2007, and Eddie punished early versions of the new Wolfgang each night; playing every updated prototype onstage under the full, unfiltered spotlight of his fans. The results are reflected in the EVH Wolfgang guitar; produced to Eddies exact specifications and with features identical to the Wolfgang guitars he records and performs with.
A guitar is a very personal extension of the person playing it. You have to beemotionally and spiritually connected to your instrument. I could have just stayed at home and built this guitar for myself. I do this because a lot of people ask if they can get what I use. Well, yes you can and what you get is identical to what I use, commented Eddie. From the basics of the guitar to painstaking aspects like the binding and everything elsewe re-did everything on this guitar.
Every aspect and component of this guitar has been examined and upgraded to the highest standards possible: stainless steel frets, double-potted custom-wound pickups, five-piece binding on the matching body and headstock, custom-made signature tuning machines and Floyd Rose® bridge, new low-friction pots, and the list keeps going
we left no stone unturned, said Eddie. Everything that Ive built, destroyed, stumbled onto, learned and experienced is in this guitar.
When Eddie Van Halen made his debut into the rock music scene in 1978, he did so with a homemade guitar (later known as Frankenstein). At a time when his monster technique and tone demanded a high-performance, indestructible guitar, he created his own to reach his own seemingly impossible standards. For over 35
years, he has continued to examine and improve every variable within the instrument, all culminating with the new EVH Wolfgang guitar.
In 2007, Eddie Van Halen and Fender® collaborated to launch the first EVH brand high-performance products, including the all-new EVH 5150III amplifier, the limited run of Eddie Van Halen Frankenstein replica guitars and an array of high-quality EVH brand accessories.
For more information, exclusive photos, video and news updates, go to www.evhgear.com.
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These words came courtesy of golf legend Tiger Woods as he announced the band at Tiger Jam XI, a fundraising event April 19 at Mandalay Bay Events Center that helped raise more than $1.5 million for the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Seconds later, the trademark hard rock eruption that's VAN HALEN was in full swing. And for two hours, Eddie, Dave, Alex and Wolfgang kept the event's energy and vigor at maximum velocity.
In all, VAN HALEN offered a great evening.., reported Rolling Stone. Everybody won - which in Vegas is normally an impossibility.
Woods, a longtime VAN HALEN fan, selected the supergroup to headline the show. Although his recent knee surgery kept him from dancing the night away, Woods caught the performance alongside a star-studded audience.
Before the set, celebrity guests gathered for a special dinner and reception with its stage decked out in Eddie Van Halen's striped Frankenstein design. This year's Tiger Jam logo had another nod to VAN HALEN with the a T and J styled to look like the band's classic insignia.
VIPs included sports greats Scott Hamilton and Julius Dr. J Erving, Dancing With The Stars performers Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas, NBA superstars Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat, and celebrity auctioneer Vivica Paulin Ferrell.
Live and silent auctions had amazing items up for grabs including a 2008 Buick Enclave, autographed by Woods. Eddie Van Halen picked up the pen, too, and autographed an EVH Brand Frankenstein replica guitar donated by Fender.
VAN HALEN reached into their pockets and aided the fundraising drive with cash donations. Both David Lee Roth and the Van Halens - Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang - each contributed $100,000 in support of the Tiger Woods Foundation and its programs.
Playing Tiger Jam XI has certainly been one of the highlights of the tour so far, VAN HALEN said in a joint statement. It was an honor to be involved and a pleasure to rock for a cause.
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Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber has announced that rock superstar Eddie Van Halen will serve as an Honorary Race Official for the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at PIR on Saturday, April 21. As an Honorary Race Official, Van Halen will be part of pre-race activities and will
join Sperber on the pre-race stage greeting drivers as they are introduced prior to the start of the race.
In addition to his duties as an Honorary Race Official, Van Halen will help to unveil a limited edition Fender Stratocaster Guitar as well as a limited edition EVH® brand Frankenstein replica guitar at PIR on Friday, April 20. The Fender guitar, with its unique designs, will be presented to the winner of the SUBWAY
Fresh Fit 500 on Saturday, April 21. The one-of-a-kind PIR Fender Stratocaster Guitar was built by Chris Fleming, Senior Master Builder, in Fender's Custom Shop.
"I'm personally delighted that Eddie Van Halen has accepted our invitation to join us as our Honorary Race Official for the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500," said Sperber. "There is no one who has had the kind of impact on music that he and his band - Van Halen - have had. I know it will be a thrill for the drivers and
fans to have Eddie at Phoenix International Raceway for the NASCAR weekend."
A 2007 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Eddie Van Halen is the backbone of one of the most well-known rock and roll bands of all time - Van Halen. A legendary rock guitarist, Van Halen and EVH brand guitars, amps and musical products has partnered with the organization for this unique unveiling.
"I am honored on behalf of EVH Brand guitars, amps and musical products to be invited to such an exciting and fun event. I feel privileged to be working with such amazing organizations like Phoenix International Raceway, their NASCAR event and Fender." said Van Halen.
"Rock and roll, fast cars and guitars, I can't think of a better combination. Fender is proud to partner with our friends, Eddie Van Halen and PIR, for this great occasion." said Matt Janopaul, President & COO of Fender Musical Instruments Corp.
With countless number one hits, Van Halen is known for hit albums including "1984" and "5150" which combined with others, have sold more than 75 million copies worldwide. Van Halen is also one of five rock groups that have had two separate albums sell more than 10 million copies in the United States.
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I am an avid mystery reader/lister and always on the lookout for a new series to grab me. James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux novels did just that. I started with Swan Peak and am now on my third book in the series (Tin Roof Blowdown and Crusader's Crossing). I especially like Will Patton as the narrator. Although the plots are complex, I can follow them as they are exciting and clever. The novels are also humorous at times (Dave's friend Clete) yet beautifully written, the characters intriguing. I highly recommend trying a Burke novel if you like mysteries. If you're a Michael Connelly fan, then Burke might be for you.
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Every Inspector Gamache novel is better than the last--amazingly--and this one doesn't disappoint. I was on the edge of my seat but then sad when the book ended. I especially like how Penny ties up many loose ends in this ninth novel. She and Ralph Cosham are the perfect pair. If you haven't read a Gamache novel yet, don't start with this one--you must go back to the beginning and listen to Still Life.
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I was not that interested in this book after I read the plot summary, but I bought it anywya when friend said she liked it. It sat in my itunes library for a couple of months before I finally listened to it.
However, I was captivated by the story and eventually the narrator (who perfectly fit his character). The novel is really about these two guys, Lev and Kolya; their task to get eggs is only a frame in which to tell their stories. While it is a plot-driven novel, the writing is excellent, and the is story surprisingly funny in places while moving in others. I enjoyed it very much. This is the book that I'm currently recommending to my friends. Also, check out the NY Times' review for a better analysis than mine.
While the content of this story is not for everyone, this book has great characters (Tiny Cooper), a compelling plot (two Wills), lots of humor (and cussing), and, most importantly, the two narrators are tremendous in bringing the two Wills to life. The audio won some award though I can't remember now what it was.
I listened to this book as a requirement for a Young Adult Literature grad class and was thoroughly delighted to discover how good the book was. I think mature young people would especially like this book, but it's also a good listen for open-minded adults. MacLeod Andrews also narrates The Lock Artist, which I really liked as well.
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This book is one of the best "listens" I've experienced in a long time, and all the members of my book group really liked it as well. Perhaps it should not be classified as a mystery (as one reviewer complains), but it does have elements of mystery. Regardless, the plot is clever, the main character / narrator is engaging (he's a guy you can pull for!), and the chronology of the story is effective. I like that The Lock Artist is not like any other book I've read or listened to. I highly recommend it. Now I'm only hoping for a sequel.
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While this selection is not Burke's best (after all, it is an early work) it is still VERY good. I disagree with the review that says this book isn't "about" anything. My feeling is that if you like Burke's style (and his characters), you'll like this. Burke simply knows how to write a novel. And, of course, Will Patton narrating is terrific.
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I was a little hesitant to purchase this audio book after having read the reviews, which were mixed. However, I'm a big fan of Elizabeth George, both in audio and in print, and this audio book did not disappoint. The narration by John Lee is award-winning, I think, and the plot is suspenseful and well developed. My only criticism is that it takes a little while to "get into" the book. But it's worth the wait. I thought this audio book was absolutely tremendous and would recommend it to any mystery reader.
"Not Connelly's best"
I've listened to every one of the Harry Bosch novels, and frankly, I like them all. I especially love Bosch's character. Mickey Haller and Jack McEvoy (sp?) don't come close to Bosch. However, 9 Dragons is not among Connelly's best. As other people have said in their reviews, Bosch seems out of character and the plot has flaws. Len Cariou is the perfect narrator for Bosch (though Dick Hill is good) and the novel is a good listen. But if this is your first Bosch novel, don't form an opinion just based on this one. Go back and start at the beginning with The Black Echo (or Black Ice). Novels like Concrete Blonde, Trunk Music, the Last Coyote are among my all-time favorites.
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I like the Konrath books (all of them), but I especially like Dick Hill and Susie Breck as narrators. Don't read this book--LISTEN to it. And start with Whiskey Sour if you haven't read any yet.
"Burke always delivers!"
I had already read this book, but when I saw that it was available in an unabridged format with Will Patton reading, I immediately downloaded it. I avoid the Mark Hammer narrations--I don't care for his style. The voice of Dave Robicheaux IS Will Patton. Burke is one of my favorite writers, and I love listening as well as reading.
"One of my favorites"
I can't get enough of the Dave Robicheaux novels (unabridged)with Will Patton narrating. The characters were engaging, but I especially liked the plot of this one. Burke's prose, as always, is lyrical, full of Southern imagery. Very literary but never boring.
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- Standards for Dental professionals poster
3. Part C (post appraisal forms)
- Appraisal summary
- Personal development plan (PDP)
- Appraisal feedback
You should decide between yourself and your appraiser how you will pass on documentation, whether it is electronically, by post or hand delivered.
If you wish to send your forms electronically to the email address supplied by the administrative assistant in your area, please remember to print off the 'signing off' sheets after the copy has been emailed, sign them and return with the feedback.
COPIES of all completed forms must be submitted as hard copies and posted to the administrative assistant in your area. These contact details are to be found in the letter notifying you who will be your Appraiser.
If you have lost this letter, contact the local PCT offices and request the Appraisal Admin team where further advice will be given.
Firstly, be assured that the vast majority of the information you provide will remain confidential between you and your Appraiser.
You will keep the originals of all completed forms . The Clinical Lead will keep copies of part B (PDP). The Admin assistant will keep copies of completed Appraisee Feedback. At the end of the appraisal your Appraiser will destroy any copies they may have of the documentation.
At no stage will anyone at the PCT see any of this documentation unless you use their support to pass documentation between you, your Appraiser and the Clinical Lead. In the event that a third party is needed to assist you in achieving your goals, as set out in your personal development plan, a release of confidentiality document will need to be completed to allow your appraiser to assist you in this way.
You will be randomly assigned an Appraiser from the Appraisal pool of trained Appraisers. Details of Deanery approved, trained Dental Appraisers will shortly be available on the Deanery website. You are given two weeks in which to accept or reject your nominated Appraiser.
Normally, this assignment is accepted by the Appraisee. However, in the event that you are not happy with your nominated Appraiser, another Appraiser will be assigned to you (this is allowed once per cycle).
Only when you have confirmed acceptance of your assigned Appraiser will s/he be notified of your name. Any objections will remain confidential to you and the Clinical Lead.
At the end of your appraisal you will have a copy of your appraisal summary – a completed and signed off Part C - and, most importantly, your PDP. You will also send a copy of these two documents to the Clinical Lead.
The Clinical Lead's role will be to supervise the appraisal process and to generate a summary report of learning needs at the end of each year for NHS Lancashire and the North Western Deanery. This report will not identify any individual dentists.
If, exceptionally, your appraiser has concerns about the possibility of significant underperformance then the appraisal process will be suspended and the Clinical Lead will be consulted regarding appropriate further action.
What happens next;
Set date for appraisal:
Your Appraiser will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient date, time and venue to meet, review the information you provide, and facilitate you in the appraisal process. This date will be set in the month in which your birthday falls and you should give yourself around six to eight weeks in order to give both you and your appraiser plenty of time to fill in and review the documentation.
Six weeks prior to appraisal:
Your Appraiser will contact you, usually by email, to give you a time scale and confirm your appointment. You should start to complete Part B.
Part B, together with any support documentation you provide, will form the basis of your appraisal. We have provided some guidance in filling this in but would encourage you to contact your Appraiser or the Clinical Lead if you have any questions or concerns.
You have up to one month to complete these forms. Try not to leave this to the last minute!
Two weeks prior to appraisal:
To allow your appraiser time to review your documentation you should then send him/her a copy of Part B together with appropriate copies of relevant support documentation. We would suggest that you consider what sort of evidence from those suggested is most likely to support your statements and reflect your practice.
This is one of the rare opportunities that someone with no other agenda than to assist you will act in a non-judgmental way to enable that to happen
Appraisers are not the Dental Police; they are there to assist you in discovering for yourself where you might need to improve, enhance or develop your practise.
The type of evidence you may consider submitting with your Part B includes;
- CPD records to show you are keeping up to date
- Results from relevant patient or staff surveys
- Audit results and changes made
- Anonymous copies of sample clinical notes, referral letters and laboratory prescriptions to show how you communicate.
- Minutes of staff meetings to show how inclusive you are
- Complaints records
Any documentation you don't send should still be referenced in your Part B and be available at your appraisal meeting. It may be helpful during your meeting to review some other clinical records.
You will use your meeting with your appraiser to review these forms and from this fill in Part C (your PDP).
Following your appraisal meeting:
It may be necessary following this meeting for both of you to do some further work before agreeing on the final version of these forms. You may decide to do this over the phone or to arrange another short meeting.
Once you are both happy with the content of Part C (PDP) you must both sign the declaration and send the whole of Part C (and a copy of your previous signed off PDP if appropriate) to the Clinical Lead whose details will be found on your Appraisal notification letter
Satisfactory production of a PDP, with feedback of the Appraisal process will allow the PCT to issue you with verifiable CPD, in line with GDC guidelines. More hours are awarded for your first Appraisal than subsequent ones
Once the whole process is complete your appraiser will either destroy all copies of documentation or hand them back to you.
You should keep all the original documentation (Part B) and copies of support documentation in your appraisal folder. These are for you to refer to in the following year to assess your own progress against your PDP (Part C) and this part will also be used in future appraisals to see how you are progressing.
You will be required to undertake a Dental Appraisal every 2 years in the month in which your birthday falls.
You will not always have the same Appraiser
Please keep your documents safe in a file for future reference.
Thank you.


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The dizzy world of social media has resulted in a search for authenticity and intimacy.
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On a Friday night in mid-November, Revae Schneider mixed classic '60s-inspired cocktails in her Mag Mile apartment.
It was much like attending a "Breakfast at Tiffany's" party.
The SideTour event was sold out, attracting 10 people, eight of whom were women. Guests stood around circular cocktail tables while Schneider made and explained vintage drinks like a Madomesille (champagne with blueberry-lavender syrup, vodka, lemon and peach juice) and Whiskey Sours with Knob Creek bourbon, lemon juice, winter spice syrup, ginger liqueur and bitters. By standing, the guests are encouraged to move around the room as opposed to sitting and getting sloshed on a sofa. Wearing a cream-colored party dress, accented with bold, red Taylor Swift-type lipstick, Schneider deployed vintage bar accesories like a metal Boston Shaker and a Hawthorne Strainer.
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A former bartender at Gilt Bar, Schneider was named to Zagat's "30 Under 30: Chicago's Hottest Up-and-Comers" list this year. Femme Du Coupe (Ladies Cup) is her bar-styling company which offers custom cocktail designs, mixology classses and recently launched a line of cocktail syrups. Schneider's apartment is flavored with a Kodak camera (circa the 1940s) and more than 200 bottles of alcohol. That is not a typo.
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Sarah Morton, 29, is a project research manager for the non-for-profit Trust for Public Land in Chicago. She stood in a corner of Schneider's apartment with her friend Stefanie Seskin, talking about "The Dave."
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Morton and Seskin learned of SideTour through an online Chicago news blog. The retro theme interested them.
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Morton had a good time.
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Expert Advice -- Asthma: Difference Between it and RAD
Could you please explain the difference between asthma and RAD? There seems to be some confusion and some people are thinking that doctors don't want to diagnose asthma, so they call the problem RAD.Question:
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Robert W. Steele, MD, is a board certified pediatrician at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO. He graduated from medical... Read more
This terminology is one of the more confusing things to understand when a child has an episode of wheezing. A parent may see one doctor who calls the wheezing reactive airways disease while another calls it asthma. How can this be? The term reactive airways disease is a catch-all diagnosis to describe many illnesses that cause a child to wheeze. Asthma is one type of reactive airways disease, but it is a specific diagnosis for a specific reason why a child is wheezing. In other words, asthma goes under the heading of reactive airways disease but so do a number of other illnesses. Many physicians wrongly call any wheezing episode in a child "asthma." However, the use of the term "asthma" may not be proper in many children who have a wheezing episode.
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