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VMware ESXi
It Is Time to Upgrade to vSphere 5.5!
VMware ESXi™ is the industry-leading, purpose-built bare-metal hypervisor. ESXi does not rely on a general purpose OS as it installs directly onto your physical server enabling it to be partitioned into multiple logical servers referred to as virtual machines.
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The ESXi bare-metal hypervisor's management functionality is built into the VMkernel, reducing the footprint to 150 MB. This gives it a very small attack surface for malware and over-the-network threats, improving reliability and security.
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vSphere ESXi uses an agentless approach to hardware monitoring and system management with an API-based partner integration model. Management tasks are on remote command lines with the vSphere Command Line Interface (vCLI) and Power CLI, which uses Windows PowerShell cmdlets and scripts for automated management.
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Improved role based access and control eliminates the dependency on a shared root account. Users and groups can be assigned full administrative privileges. There's no need to share access or a common super user account in order to perform administrative tasks.
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vSphere ESXi logs all user activity from both the Shell and the Direct Console User Interface under the user's account. This logging ensures user accountability and makes it easy to audit user activity.
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Live virtual machine migration allows you to combine vMotion and VMware vSphere® Storage vMotion® into a single operation. For small virtual infrastructure implementations, combined vMotion migration means that the entire virtual machine (memory, CPU and disk) moves from one host to another. In larger environments, enhanced vMotion means that you can live-migrate entire virtual machines from one cluster to another, even if those clusters don't share storage.
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- Virtual machines can now support up to 64 virtual CPUs.
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- Maximum VMDK size increased to 62 TB.
- Guest OS Storage Reclamation returns disk space to the storage pool when it's de-allocated from within the guest OS.
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vSphere ESXi now features a service-oriented and stateless firewall, which you can configure using the vSphere client or at the command line with ESXCLI. The new firewall engine eliminates the use of IPTABLES and allows administrators to define port rules for services. Additionally, you can specify IP ranges or individual IP addresses that can connect to host services.
Migrating to vSphere 5.5 — Take Advantage of Unique Benefits
Thanks to its ultra-thin architecture with less than 150MB of disk footprint, vSphere 5.5 delivers the same industry-leading performance and scalability as prior vSphere releases with several additional benefits:
Improved Reliability and Security - Based on the new ESXi architecture with fewer lines of code and independence from a general purpose OS, vSphere 5.5 drastically reduces the risk of bugs or security vulnerabilities and makes it easier to secure your hypervisor layer.
Streamlined Deployment and Configuration - With its small footprint the ESXi architecture has far fewer configuration items, greatly simplifying deployment and configuration and making it easier to maintain consistency.
Higher Management Efficiency - The API-based, partner integration model of the ESXi architecture eliminates the need to install and manage third-party management agents on the vSphere host. You can automate routine tasks by leveraging remote command line scripting environments such as vCLI or PowerCLI.
Simplified Hypervisor Patching and Updating - Due to its smaller size and fewer components, ESXi requires far fewer patches, shortening service windows and reducing security vulnerabilities.


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Iron Man 3 – The Technology Behind The Mark 42 Suit | Video
With the release of Iron Man 3 less than three weeks away, actor Robert Downey Jr. director Shane Black and producer Kevin Feige gave us a brief tutorial on the technology behind the Iron Man suits, specifically the newest iteration, the Mark 42. While most Iron Man … READ MORE
Iron Man 3 – Super Bowl XLVII Commercial – Extended Version | Video
Because a 30-second television ad spot during last night's Super Bowl XLVII cost around $3.8 million dollars each, Marvel Comics and its parent company Disney "redirected" viewers of the "most watched television program ever" to the Iron Man 3 Facebook page for the its extended trailer. With … READ MORE
Iron Man 3 – Production Stills | First Look
Star Wars' extensive fan forums have been filled with worrisome statements all day after Disney announced its purchase of Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise. In addition, many are wondering how the merger will affect the franchise's seventh live-action film, set for a release date of 2015. … READ MORE
"Iron Man 3″ – Official Trailer | Video
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It would be nice if I could just opt-out of the rsn's [ didn't realize until lately they are so expensive] and other sports channels I never watch, and keep the same 250 package at the current price.
Opting out isn't the same as charging more for a separate sports package in my thinking.
Something else I've wondered about, if the Showtime channels are the same price between both Direct and Dish, why doesn't Dish carry the same amount of showtime channels as Direct? Seems Dish is missing a couple. Isn't the "package" the same across the board?
Showtime has way less HD channels than HBO & STARZ combind for the same price. Their movies suck.


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Description: Solid, soft and smooth. Chenille braided for lasting construction. Corresponds with our Cutting Garden braided rug collection. 100% reversible. Vacuum regularly. Surface shampoo. Dry flat. Made in the USA. This product is made to order and can take up to 2-3 weeks in production.
- Collection: Rose Garden
- Brand: Capel
- Material: 95% Cotton, 5% Polyester
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- Styles: Casual Rugs Solid & Striped Rugs
- Origin: USA
- Available in the following sizes: 8' x 11' Oval
It is a beautiful cotton area rug. I was surprised it is hand sewed. There is a little card with the rug that is written by the person who made the rug. I wished I could thank them personally.
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.the rug i ordered was supposed to be :fern: but it was like green yellow apple colored.
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I received this braid packaged very tightly in double wrapped plastic bags. The soft hue of these rugs worked wonders for my bath. Braided rugs by Capel really do offer great quality.
I agree that Capel makes great braided rugs, but they do cost a bit too much. I would gave scored it a 6 if not for the price.
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Let's start off with the point that if something gives me an excuse to have chocolate for breakfast or as a "healthier snack", I am all over that. Therefore, I did not have a choice when I found VitaMuffin Deep Chocolate VitaTops in the freezer section of a local grocery store (on sale, nonetheless).
After a round and half in the toaster on med-low, I popped my VitaTop in the microwave for 10 seconds (I am impatient when it comes to chocolate). It came out warm, calling my name. The taste is wonderful. It's just chocolaty enough and not overly sugary. Each 2 ounce VitaTop seems to have a cake-like texture when it first hits your mouth and after a chew or two, it begins to have the creamy, dense texture that a muffin top should. The Top that I sampled did not have as many chocolate chips as the picture on the box conveys (there was about 5 total - 3 on the top and maybe 2 inside). When I did hit a chocolate chip, it really upped the ante and added a creamy boost of richness. If only there had been a few more ...
The nutritional facts of VitaMuffin Deep Chocolate VitaTops is thankfully not as bad as you would imagine when you hear the words "Deep Chocolate." Each 55 gram Top provides 100 calories, 1.5 grams of fat (2% of the RDA), 0.5 grams of saturated fat (4% of the RDA), 230 mg of sodium (10% of the RDA), 6 grams of fiber (26% of the RDA - whoa!), 10 grams of sugar, 2 grams of sugar alcohol and 4 grams of protein. Now for the "Vita" part of VitaTops. Each chocolate creation packs in 4 - 50% of the RDA for 15 vitamins and minerals. Hello!
By the way, the nutritional panel online is slightly different from what's on the box. It displays 0.5 grams more saturated fat and a bit less sugar and protein. I still can't wrap my head around having chocolate for breakfast, but this protein, fiber and vitamin packed treat is certainly a worthy, satisfying, sweet snack. On the other hand, they are not very cheap. I paid $3.99 for a pack with 4 VitaMuffin Deep Chocolate VitaTops on sale. They can also be purchased online at the Vitalicious website. Vitalicious products have yet to let me down, so they are worth the money.
Although I wish they would have included a few more of the melty chocolate chips like the picture on the box, I was generally quite satisfied with this purchase. If chocolate is not your thing, check out our review of the AppleBerry Bran VitaTops - yum!


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Description: Exotic and deeply vibrant, this rug combines shades of black and red, gold and green with a hint of cream, creating a mood that is mysterious and romantic. Our wool rugs are made in the true tradition of the braided rug. Made with high quality wool they are very soft. Water beads on it. They are known to withstand a New England winter.
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I am trying to wean my family off certain not-so-good foods, and unto better ones. That means regular pasta is out and whole wheat pasta is in! That said, I didn't know how they would react to the change - so I didn't tell them. I bought a package of Luigi Vitelli Organic Whole Wheat Spaghetti and the next time I made spaghetti, I added it to the little bit of regular pasta that was left. Maybe it was the fact that the two were mixed together, but they didn't notice a difference in taste. I noticed it's a bit more al dente than regular pasta, but other than that, there were no noticeable differences. The next time, I just used whole wheat pasta and the fam noticed the slight color difference as this whole wheat pasta has a light brown color when cooked, but they ate it up (and licked they're lips). As I said, buh-bye old regular pasta, and hello 5 grams of fiber per serving, organic whole wheat pasta.
Each 2 ounce serving of Luigi Vitelli Organic Whole Wheat Spaghetti (there are 8 servings per package) provides 180 calories, 1 gram of total fat, no sodium, 7 grams of protein and 42 grams of carbohydrates which includes 20% of the daily value (5 grams).
I purchased a 16 ounce package for $1.99 and this was money well spent. There is no reason not to switch to whole wheat spaghetti, not when you have great tasting products like this and De Cecco Whole Wheat Spaghetti.


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G3/S3* - US/UAE/MIL - U.S. may sell precision-guided bombs to UAE: source
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U.S. may sell precision-guided bombs to UAE: source
WASHINGTON | Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:36am EST
(Reuters) - The U.S. government may soon announce plans for a large sale
of precision-guided bombs to the United Arab Emirates, a source familiar
with the arms sales plans said late on Thursday, as tensions mounted
with Iran over its nuclear program.
The Pentagon is considering a significant sale of Joint Direct Attack
Munitions made by Boeing Co, adding to other recent arms deals with the
UAE. These include the sale of 500 Hellfire air-to-surface missiles
about which U.S. lawmakers were notified in September.
The sale of Boeing-built "bunker-buster" bombs and other munitions to
UAE, a key Gulf ally, is part of an ongoing U.S. effort to build a
regional coalition to counter Iran.
No comment was immediately available from the Pentagon's press office or
the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which oversees foreign arms
Boeing has sold thousands of JDAM bombs to the United States and its
allies in recent months as they have replenished their arsenal of the
popular precision-guided bombs.
Boeing spokesman Garrett Kasper said the company was unable to discuss
the proposed contract since it would involve a foreign military sale,
something that would be discussed at a government-to-government level.
The proposed sale, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, would
expand the existing capabilities of UAE's air force to target buildings
such as the bunkers and tunnels where Iran is believed to be developing
nuclear or other weapons. The newspaper said Washington was eyeing the
sale of 4,900 of the so-called smart bombs.
Tension over Iran's nuclear program has increased since Tuesday when the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Tehran appeared
to have worked on designing a bomb and may still be conducting secret
research to that end.
Speculation has heightened in the Israeli media that Israel may strike
Iran's nuclear sites and there is speculation in the Western press about
a possible U.S. attack.
But U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday warned that military
action against Iran could have "unintended consequences" in the region.
Tehran had warned earlier that an attack against its nuclear sites would
be met by "iron fists."
Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful and that it is enriching
uranium to run reactors for electricity generation.
The Obama administration is trying to build up the six members of the
Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman,
Qatar, UAE, and Kuwait, as a unified counterweight to Iran.
Recent arms deals approved by the administration include a record $60
billion plan to sell Saudi Arabia advanced F-15 aircraft, some
2,000-pound (907-kg) JDAMs and other powerful munitions.
The U.S. government also approved the sale of a $7 billion terminal
missile defense program to UAE that would be built by Lockheed Martin
Washington has also sought to build up missile-defense systems across
the region, with the goal of building an integrated network to defend
against short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles from Iran.
The UAE has a fleet of advanced U.S.-made F-16 fighters, also built by
Lockheed, that could carry the JDAMs.
Once the Pentagon formally notifies lawmakers about a proposed sale,
they have 30 days to raise objections, although such action is rare
since sales are carefully vetted with Congress before they are formally
This sale will likely include other weapons systems, including military
aircraft and other weapons, according to the source familiar with the
U.S. Plans Bomb Sales in Gulf to Counter Iran
By ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and JULIAN E. BARNES
WASHINGTON-The Obama administration has quietly drawn up plans to provide
a key Persian Gulf ally with thousands of advanced "bunker-buster" bombs
and other munitions, part of a stepped-up U.S. effort to build a regional
coalition to counter Iran.
The proposed sale to the United Arab Emirates would vastly expand the
existing capabilities of the country's air force to target fixed
structures, which could include bunkers and tunnels-the kind of
installations where Iran is believed to be developing weapons.
The move represents one way the Obama administration intends to keep Iran
in check, as it struggles to find adequate backing for new United Nations
sanctions-even after a report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog concluded this
week that Tehran has been developing the technologies needed to produce a
nuclear weapon.
The oil-rich U.A.E. traditionally has had strong trade relations with
Iran. But the ruling al Nahyan family in Abu Dhabi, the Emirati capital,
is seen as one of the most hawkish against Iran among the monarchies in
the Persian Gulf, and the country's leadership has openly expressed fear
of an Iranian nuclear weapon.
Tehran also has regularly claimed sovereignty over three of the U.A.E.'s
Persian Gulf islands, though it denies its nuclear program is for anything
but peaceful purposes.
The proposed package for U.A.E. is expected to be formally presented to
Congress in the coming days and would authorize the sale of up to 4,900
joint direct attack munitions, or JDAMs, along with other weapons systems.
The sale reflects the Obama administration's focus on curbing Iranian
influence as it pulls the last U.S. troops out of Iraq by the end of the
year. U.S. defense officials say the U.S. will have an estimated 40,000
troops in the region after the pullout.
The U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency in a report this week
concluded Iran has conducted research on developing nuclear weapons, a
finding putting pressure on the Obama administration to take new steps
against the country's rulers.
Iranian officials have acknowledged that international sanctions are
hurting the local economy and Tehran's ability to access the international
financial system. Still, U.S. officials acknowledged there are no signs
this financial pain is causing Tehran to rethink its pursuit of nuclear
With many U.S. sanctions already in place and U.N. Security Council
permanent members Russia and China opposed to new sanctions, the
administration has few other levers.
The Obama administration is trying to build up the six members of the Gulf
Cooperation Council, which comprises Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar,
U.A.E. and Kuwait, as a unified counterweight to Iran.
In recent months, the U.S. has begun holding a regular strategic dialogue
with the GCC bloc. And the Pentagon has been trying to improve
intelligence-sharing and military compatibility among the six countries.
"For them to be a regional leader, you have to have that capacity, you
have to enable them, they have to have credibility," a U.S. military
official said.
Recent arms deals include a record $60 billion plan to sell Saudi Arabia
advanced F-15 aircraft, some to be equipped 2,000-pound JDAMs and other
powerful munitions. The Pentagon recently notified Congress of plans to
sell Stinger missiles and medium-range, air-to-air missiles to Oman.
The U.S. has also sought to build up missile-defense systems across the
region, with the goal of building an integrated network to defend against
short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles from Iran.
Tehran has responded to the recent IAEA report, and to discussions in
Israel about the possibility of an attack on Iran, with harsh warnings.
"Anybody who has an idea to attack Iran should be prepared to receive a
strong slap and an iron fist," Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said
on Thursday.
It is unclear how effective the U.A.E.'s new bombs would be, in the event
of a conflict, at breaching Iranian fortifications, some of which are
believed to be deep enough to withstand many direct strikes. The Pentagon
has been developing larger guided bombs that officials say could do more
The Pentagon and the State Department have been laying the groundwork for
the U.A.E. deal in private discussions with Congress, where the size of
the proposed sale has taken some by surprise.
The U.A.E. has a large fleet of advanced U.S.-made F-16 fighters that
could carry the bunker-busters. The U.A.E. currently has several hundred
JDAMs in its arsenal, and the 4,900 in the new proposal would represent a
massive buildup, officials said.
Administration officials said that the "augmented" U.A.E. stockpile would
allow the country to meet its projected training needs, assume an expanded
security role in the region and beyond, and deter Iran, according to
people familiar with the discussions with lawmakers.
The U.A.E.'s fighters, equipped with JDAMs and other munitions, would have
"a decisive edge" over Iran's fleet of aged planes, said Anthony Cordesman
of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. "Iran has to take
the U.A.E. seriously," Mr. Cordesman said.
JDAMs are made by Boeing Co., though such a sale would be facilitated by
the U.S. government. Major proposed arms deals aren't made public until
after Congress receives formal written notification from the
administration that includes estimated cost and specific systems that
would be included. A Pentagon spokesman declined to comment on the
proposed sale. The U.A.E.'s U.S. ambassador also didn't comment.
Once the administration announces the proposed sale, lawmakers can try to
block the deal by passing legislation.
A serious congressional challenge isn't expected in this case, according
to people involved in the discussions, though in 2008, a proposed $123
million sale of 900 JDAMs to Saudi Arabia ran into months of congressional
objection before clearing.
Officials said the U.A.E. package is seen as less controversial because
the country is viewed as less hostile toward Israel. The deal would
include other types of advanced munitions in addition to the JDAMs.
Details have been closely held because of the sensitivities in the region.
Proponents of the deal point to the U.A.E.'s support for U.S. efforts to
isolate Iran, and its critical backing to the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization air campaign in Libya. Officials said providing JDAMs and
other U.S. weapons systems to the U.A.E. will make it easier for the
country to participate in similar missions in the future.
The pace of U.S. arms deals around the Middle East slowed after the
outbreak of pro-democracy protests earlier this year, as President Barack
Obama sought to balance calls for democratic reforms with the need to keep
a unified front against Iran.
Last month, the State Department put a proposed $53 million arms sale to
Bahrain on hold after some lawmakers and human-rights groups protested the
monarchy's violent crackdown on protesters earlier this year.
Some lawmakers recently also have threatened to block the proposed sale of
attack helicopters to Turkey, citing the breakdown in Ankara's
relationship with Israel and its threats against Cyprus.
But arms sales to key allies are once again being fast-tracked by the
administration, despite the potential for controversy, officials say. "We
in the military are poised to get back to normalcy," the U.S. military
official said of sales to key allies.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Thursday that a nuclear-armed Iran
was unacceptable to the U.S. and its allies. But he said using force was
clearly "a last resort" and could have unintended consequences-casting
some doubt on the U.S. willingness to launch a military strike on Iran. A
strike on Iran "could have a serious impact in the region and it could
have a serious impact on U.S. forces in the region," he said.
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Tom Karst, National EditorThere is a sure way for moms and dads to get their kids more fresh fruits and vegetables.
The answer: don't have anything else in the house. No cookies, no chips, no pop and no ice cream sandwiches. Absolutely nothing.
Sound extreme?
Of course, but drastic times call for drastic measures.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture report from 2009 titled "Younger Consumers Exhibit Less Demand for Fresh Vegetables" revealed that "people born more recently are found to spend less money for fresh vegetables than older Americans do."
And unless something happens to alter how the young people make food choices, the report warns, those kids of today will likely eat less fresh vegetables in their later years than today's older generations currently do.
The typical household, the authors said, could spend about 10% less for fresh vegetables for home consumption in 2020 than it did in 2000, after adjusting for inflation.
Why is this so? It is probably because young folks don't know how cook with fresh vegetables, they eat out a ton and they eat the wrong things at home.
How can this troubling trend be reversed?
Excluding bad options is the approach taken by the USDA to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables by kids at school. Take away all other tempting options and leave students with only healthy options of fruits and vegetables. Take away the barbecue chips, take away the Butterfinger bar, take away the M&Ms.
The kids will eat more produce, over time.
Although some districts complain that kids are shunning the supersized fruits and vegetables in school meals and abandoning the lunch program altogether, one wonders if those school districts have been diligent enough about moving toward more healthy options for kids.
One produce wholesaler who is a big provider of fresh produce to school districts in Western U.S. states told me that the idea that kids can't get enough calories from school lunches is bogus. With many kids enjoying salad bars at schools, he said that kids can go back to the salad bar as often as they want.
If they are hungry enough, they will go back and eat more produce.
Provide only good options and there is no way to make a wrong choice.
This principle of exclusion of bad choices — making "no provision for the flesh" in Biblical parlance — makes choosing the right path somewhat easier than it would otherwise be.
This is true in my own life. For example, if there is a package of Oreos in the cupboard, that will tend to be the "go to" snack item for any particular time I am in close proximity.


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Sears Hometown Stores regional development manager Jackie Adams said Tuesday that Cleveland resident Greg Hamilton stepped forward after a news article was published in the Cleveland Daily Banner in November. She disclosed no other information about the owner who is in training the rest of this week.
The 8,500-square-foot store will incorporate three retail suites and offer a wide selection of well-known Sears brands such as Kenmore appliances, Craftsman tools, lawn and garden products, and DieHard car and boat batteries, according to Sears' website.
Adams said in November that after Sears closed its catalog stores in the early 1990s, they were resurrected in their current form. Since 1993, Sears has helped entrepreneurs open Hometown Stores in all 50 states.
"The store will only carry the very best sellers, but customers can order anything sold online at Sears.com. The local store would get credit for any transaction that begins or ends at the store," she said.
Hamilton will own and operate the retail business and focus on product sales and customer service. Sears will provide the entire store inventory on consignment.
"The local owner is responsible for start-up and ongoing operating expenses associated with the store, including building or leasing a facility; providing in-store fixtures; hiring and training employees; payroll; and insurance," Adams said in November. "The Sears Authorized Hometown Store Program is not considered a franchise program, because Sears does not require an individual to purchase inventory or pay an annual licensing fee. The stores are supported by the Sears retail network, which includes providing all inventory, advertising, point-of-sale computer systems, delivery support and training."
Sears announced in December 2011 that its 51,000-square-foot anchor store in Bradley Square Mall was among the planned store closings. No announcements have been made about what is moving into the space.
Since losing the anchor store, the mall has undergone a significant remodeling program including Carmike Cinemas opening the Bradley Square 12 theater complex. Santa Fe Cattle Co. is also building a restaurant in the mall that should open in the summer.
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- 3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
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- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
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- Prepare barley according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the beans, corn, red pepper, onions and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
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Mike Ditka says he's fine after a "mini-stroke." His health scare reinforces what an irreplaceable character he is for Chicago. | Kiichiro Sato~AP
Updated: December 19, 2012 1:31PM
Try to imagine Chicago without deep-dish pizza or Wrigley Field or indicted aldermen. Hard to do, right?
Now try to think of our toddlin' town without Mike Ditka. Impossible.
Thus, our equilibrium got shaken a bit when we heard Da Coach had suffered a minor stroke Friday. He was at his beloved Bob O'Link golf club in Highland Park when he started feeling woozy and had slurred speech, and he was quickly taken to a suburban hospital for treatment.
''It was a mini-stroke, or whatever you call them,'' he growled to sportscaster Mark Giangreco over the phone.
That reminded this scribe of the "Saturday Night Live'' Superfans skit, wherein the roundtable panelists debate which team would win — the Ditka-coached Bears or the Giants — if the Bears were just 14 inches tall. Consensus: The Bears in a close one. Then this:
Todd O'Conner: ''What about Ditka? Would he be mini, too?''
Bill Swerski: ''No, he would be full-grown.''
Todd O'Conner: ''Oh, then, uh . . . Mini-Bears 31, Giants 7.''
Carl Wollarski: ''Oh, hold on! Then I change mine, too. I thought it was Mini-Ditka.''
When I talked to the full-sized one on the phone Friday evening, he sounded like his usual never-stop-moving self.
''I'm OK,'' he said. ''I'm at the hospital. I'll probably be here overnight. But I'm fine."
Ditka spent Saturday at Highland Park Hospital, resting and watching college football. When I asked him on the phone if he needed anything, he replied, "A fillet!"
Da Coach has da appetite for life, you know.
Ditka is one of only two men to have won a Super Bowl ring as a player, assistant coach and head coach. And the other, Tom Flores, is barely a blip on the radar.
It's hard to believe that Ditka actually was born in Aliquippa, Pa., not far from Pittsburgh, and was not found in a woven basket on the shores of Lake Michigan or forged in a mill this side of Gary, Ind.
He is linked so tightly to the history of the Bears, to George Halas, to players such as Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers and Walter Payton, to the team's 1963 championship and its only Super Bowl title in 1985, and to the everyday Bears fans who pride themselves on being from the City of Big Shoulders, that Ditka is a living legend. That he snaps at rude people and kisses babies and speaks out for all kinds of charitable causes and basically speaks his mind on just about anything has only endeared him to a populace that sees him as tough, authentic and unbroken.
It often strikes me that fellow Hall of Famer Butkus, who actually was born in Chicago, could have stayed here and pretty much owned the city, too. But he went to Malibu after his playing career, and, as we know, SoCal is to Chicago as a feather boa is to a chain.
So we have Ditka restaurants and Ditka wine and Ditka commercials and Ditka cigars. We also have Ditka traveling all over the country doing his ESPN TV shows and appearances. Which makes us wonder, was this little stroke a message about slowing down?
Just thinking of Mike Ditka, vulnerable, is hard enough. Not since his heart attack in 1988 had it seemed the Bears' then-head coach had any weaknesses. Of course, nobody has ever counted the broken bones or torn ligaments or replaced hip sockets that Ditka has incurred as real wounds.
Ditka shrugs such things off. Nuisances. Why, one time his just-surgically repaired hip popped out of its socket on the golf course, and Da Coach lay down on the fairway and let his playing partner, former Lions middle linebacker Mike Lucci, yank it back into place.
''He's Iron Mike,'' his agent Steven Mandell said Friday. ''So we just figured he's made of iron.''
But he's not, of course, even if the metal replacements in his body have given him the gait of the tin man. He wasn't always so beloved, and it would be wrong to say there aren't still some people out there who have a grievance against him, likely for some slight or crudeness from many years ago. Or else they're Green Bay Packers fans.
So Ditka's little scare should make us even happier to have the 73-year old icon bopping around our town. Or hobbling. Consider:
Bill Swerski: What is God's role in this? Obviously, he's rooting for Da Bears.
Pat Arnold: Otherwise, he wouldn't have put 'em in Chicago.
Carl Wollarski: That's right.
Bill Swerski: That's right. Da question is: Now, did God create Da Bears, and make them superior to all teams? Or is he simply a huge fan, and Ditka made them superior to all other teams?
Carl Wollarski: That's a tough one.
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Have you seen the advertisement on t.v. mentioning "homemade soap?"
The ad portrays two people meeting at a restaurant. The woman is thinking to herself as she eats a hamburger about how the gentleman isn't quite how he described himself online. He then slides a bar of soap toward her that he had made and the announcer says something to the effect that his homemade soap is yet another thing less than desirable about him. (Thanks to my cyberfriend, Elin Criswell, for pointing this ad out.)
What do you think when you see the ad? Are you offended that the soap was meant to be a negative activity, as in, "What kind of guy makes soap?" Or are you tickled to see soap in the mainstream to the point where it's mentioned in the media?
Personally, I am feeling ambivalent about the commercial. It's obvious that the soap is not seen as a high-quality, desirable item or hobby, yet perhaps as they say, "Any publicity is good publicity."
What about you? Are you ready to start a letter-writing campaign protesting their characterization of handcrafted soap and therefore, those who make it? Or are you already planning how you can parlay the publicity into positive marketing for your business? Let us know how you feel.
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Bill Kurtis' beef business fined $403,000 by USDA over money owed to suppliers
BY DAVID ROEDER Business Reporter firstname.lastname@example.com December 6, 2012 1:32PM
Bill Kurtis, Tallgrass Beef Co. founder and TV news anchor.
Updated: January 8, 2013 6:23AM
A company run by Chicago news anchor and documentary producer Bill Kurtis has been fined in a case that one of his shows might title not "Where's the Beef?" but "Where's the Money for the Beef?"
The U.S. Department of Agriculture fined Kurtis' Tallgrass Beef Co. LLC for not making timely payments for livestock. The stated fine is nearly $403,000, but the department and Kurtis said that will be reduced to about $50,000 once Tallgrass catches up on its obligations.
Kurtis said the recession was hard on his 7-year-old business, which sells grass-fed beef to high-end restaurants and groceries from its base near Sedan, Kan. A couple of years ago, his company had overdue bills totaling $1.6 million and was dealing with slow payments from its vendors.
"We will make it, and we already have new investors lined up, ready to get in," Kurtis said. "The prognosis is very good. The trend is to eat healthier food." Grass-fed is regarded as healthier than the grain-fed kind.
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I bet that some people are just unhappy and complain about things and that I would go with the positive reviews. Well I was wrong. This is horrible. Mine looks nothing like the picture and now I have to figure out a way to repack it and get it send. There were no lovely folds. it was like a wrinkled mess and you would never guess that it looked like the picture. The fabric seems cheaper than expected too. I would not recommend.
I bought this set for my college daughter wanting a serious bedroom makeover and get that sophisticated-elegant look. We had seen the "look" she wanted in a very expensive, trendy brand. We found this set and it is every bit as awesome as the higher price version. She wanted the white comforter with a deep grey wall color accented in Tiffany blue!! It looks amazing !! She's ready to post it to Pinterest... You can't go wrong with this set, we got the queen size for her full bed. It's very thick and plush, but not too heavy. The gathering of the comforters design is well done and the bed is super easy to make.
The bedding set is nice. The white is not the bright white the is pictured but is more of a muted ivory. The fabric wrinkles very easily and noticably from washing and drying them at home. The comforter does not extend far enough on both sides to cover the bed properly. would not necessarily buy this again.
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The material is thin and cheap. I ordered the white comforter and I can see a grey hue to it. We have king bed and it doesn't even cover the edges.
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Gorgeous bed set- would just advise to order up on size, my queen size bed accommodated a king size very nicely.
This is a great look for a simple room. However, I took it to the dry cleaners and they had a hard time removing simple little stains. Regardless of how often you take this, it will gradually turn yellow. Obviously it is pure white so I'd be careful if this is the comforter you plan on using for a day to day basis. I'd suggest this is more for a guest bedroom type of set.
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H and M launched a new campaign on myspace featuring madonna
H and M launched a new campaign on myspace featuring madonna
They also sponsored her "Confessions" tour. I am surprised that she is in magazines and stores for them...she must need the cash!!
Thomas B
I look up from my vermouth on the rocks, a gift wrapped wig still in the box of towering velveteen.
Umm you do know that majority of proceeds from the tours go the the artists right? Her album has sold about 8mil copies...but they dont get all that much from cd sales...the tours are the big rigs...and hey have been selling out...I dont think she needs anyones money.....she just trying to be hip.....I cant believe you sad she needed money...I hope that was sarcasm lol
Indeed Shinchan. Madonna, she's the richest female singer, with a fortune of over $850 million. And doesn't she get 50% of whatever her tour grosses...which is expected to be $200 million?
I believe so yes...I'm not too sure at how it all works..I just know that they get more money from tours than cd sales. Alot more.
She looks fantastic (doesn't she always though?)!
"Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!"
-Auntie Mame
Does this affect europe as well? If so, I will never go to a H&M store again.
Hmm... New York isn't quite in Europe.
Good that I just rediscovered C&A.
(´ω`) Dissolve your inner chicken. Voices that say "ah, yes".
Germany,Hanover, Lower Saxony.....Yes...I have to see her now every day when I go to work.........whatever...
Yes... all her wrinkles are gone...but just on these pictures...
how did they get her face on that builiding? It looks flawless!
What do I look like? A comedian? How did they get her face on the building? Keep ur sarcasm to urself...The los A. building.....
Very cool ads.
i wanna know too.
how did they get her face on that hotel wall???
"HM stands for Her Majesty"
- Madonna
"This is Madonna....I figured out what H&M stands for. It stands for 'Her Majesty'. Isn't that nice of H&M thinking about me?"
- Madonna
I am sure H&M paid a pretty penny to use Madonna's face to market their line of clothing, and as a result I guarantee they will have the biggest sales in their history, as will any product manufacturer that wants to use her likeness.
There is a reason why gigantic billboards with Madonna's face on them are plastered all over the world -- because she is the most famous woman in the world, has the most unparalleled success of any entertainer in history, and -- love her or hate her -- everybody is completely fascinated by her. Not to mention that she looks FUCKING PHENOMENAL for a broad who's pushing 50 -- which speaks to the brilliance of H&M's ad campaign -- by using Madonna as their face of advertising, they are essentially marketing their clothes to everyone between the ages of 5 and 50+.
but madonna does look weird in that main picthey used in the ads.
her face. her eyes.
does NOT look natural.
lookin a bit like an alien. (no,not jokin)
and one can tell shes had done some surgeries
but i love her so none of this above matters, and im gonna see her concert in a couple of days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D
The world's highest-paid hooker, although certainly not the prettiest.
I think she likes gay people a lot, but not actually homosexual.
She's just a fag hag. She owes her success to gay men.
Madonna described herself once as a gay man in a womans' body.
I am not sure of the significance of your question, for regardless of the answer, she still remains one of the worst all time performers in the so-called field of entertainment.
Thus what she thinks, says, likes and or dislikes, is basically totally worthless information for anyone to want and or to have.
And as for homosexuals, I can see no purpose what so ever in why the answer might be of any interest to them.
Seems to me this is a no brainer.
So what do you really think?
I, for one, think she is fantastic! She's had her share of misses (show me an artist of any sort that hasn't), but she's continued to push the envelope.
Her music & concerts have always been (IMO of course) absolutely fantastic! Acting, not so much.
As for her sexuality, who cares? It's not anyone's business but hers.
"Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!"
-Auntie Mame
I think that she has a gay brother.
I don't think that she is gay.
Thank goodness the definition of marriage does change over time. Women were originally thought of as property and marriage was originally about an exchange of property.
"When you can't hide, discrimination falls." David Boies
I love Madonna, I think she is the most awesome performer of all time. She has stayed on top for so many years.
Madonna embraced her gay fans.
Gentlemen.... Thank you.
I too like Madonna. I don't expect everyone to like her but that post was a bit harsh. Anyway I think that Madonna isn't "gay" but open to sexuality in its purest form. I believe she has had same sex relationships and she has obviously had hetero relationships. Their are some people out their that can just be with who ever they are attracted to and can be open minded enough to realize that sexuality is a state of mind and anyone can be attracted to anybody at any given time irreguardless of the person's sex.
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God I love that woman.....
Yes, yes, of course Croynan.. thats why she's so damned successful!
I dont buy her records, not because i think she's shit, but merely because her style isnt what i like.. but i still recognise her ability as an artists and an amazing entertainer.
She is one of the few artists in the music industry who have constantly re-invented themselves as the trends and styles of music have changed over the decades. She's just as popular now, if not more popular, than she was 20 years ago.
I'd love to know how she got to that stage being:
Originally Posted by Croynan
If a female was gay, she would be straight, because "gay" implies a "man being sexually attracted to other men".
Your dad's gay?
Regarding her music... it's great if the music you began with evolves over time to find yourself, but her music has always been shallow. She started with pop(ular) music, the name itself says that this is music made for a wider audience. She never had a "scene" to begin with, but stole a bit from here and there, build up an "individual and unique" personality (haha) and made herself an icon through this. As she never had substance, her evolving music only consisted in digging further into scenes and making completely interchangeable songs just hold together by her voice.
(´ω`) Dissolve your inner chicken. Voices that say "ah, yes".
Think some of us like her fighting spirit, her dare-ness to be rebellious, her take-no-shit attitude for some certain quarters' opinions on her, her living for her own happiness stuff.
I relate to those.
It is more of gays like her.
I think she just likes to make money A LOT .
Please don't take me wrong- I'm a great fan of her and I like the way he always manage to keep up and above, but Madonna just does what suits her image best and nothing else.
From everything I have ever read or heard about Madonna, she doesn't "like" anyone. Maybe she likes her immediate family but as far as everyone else she seems to be a magnificent user of people. I firmly believe she has used the gay community to get where she is and basically could care less about us other than for what we can do for her. She's smart enough to realize that for someone in her position, the gay community can make or break her, so she has done a good job of pretending for a number of years.
Ever heard the expression "Ker-ching, Ker-ching"?
She was a rude, egotistical, self-aggrandizing slut at the beginning, and has remained so. How is that reinvention.
-- Sally Field, Best Actress for "Places in the Heart," after having won in 1980 for "Norma Rae": "I haven't had an orthodox career, and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!" (1985)
Madonna's earliest influence was her dance teacher, a gay man. He took her to her first dance club ( a gay one) and she danced all night. He was the one who first saw that there was something special about her and encouraged her to go to New York. She made her way through the club circut borrowing influence from us gays and lesbians, Blacks and Latinos. She embraced us and we embrace her. She's the biggest star in the world and she's on our side. Not gay, not straight. Maybe both.
she has a gay brother.
I think it's gotten to the point where we just shouldn't question Madonna anymore...
"Bet It Sucks To See My Face Everywhere..."
Some of you say she "used the gay community" to gain fans and attention and stardom. That's sort of ironic don't you think? Did she fuck gay guys to get them to play her music and write her reviews? Hmm... don't think that would work. Did she befriend them, only to turn her back on them after she was a mega star? Nope.
I will not get into the matter of her talent, since Madonna herself has always maintained that she is not the best singer or actress, but an expert entertainer and business woman. (And for being that honest about her drive and self awareness, I applaud and respect her).
All Madonna ever did "to the gay community" was make music we thought was great to dance to, wear clothes that (some of us) wanted to wear also, give millions of dollars to HIV/AIDS research charities/funds, and make us envy the hot guys she slept with.
So fuck anyone who says she "used" them, because it seems to me like most gay guys love her for what she stands for: freedom of expression and difference, the power to achieve, or hate her for the very same reasons.
And if by "used" you feel cheated out of a few bucks, well it's your own fault for making MY generation of Gay men think that because Material Girl and Vogue was your favorite song, like, omg, EVER, being a queeny bitch with a "Material Girl" additude/t-shirt is still cool!
Peace out.
Earlier this evening in Tokyo, Madonna attended the opening of the X-STaTIC PRO=Cess Exhibition with photographer Steven Klein....and a new hairdo!
Could this new hairstyle infact be a wig used for the Jump video that was shot today in Tokyo?


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Syfy's remake of the time-travelling Terry Gilliam movie swaps Willis for Philips as it syncs with the Hue lighting system.
We get an early peek at the next Ford Sync interface, Microsoft accepts Bitcoin payments, and Google Search adds new features for Apple's iOS.
We get an early peek at the next Ford Sync interface, Microsoft accepts Bitcoin payments, and Google Search adds new features for Apple's iOS.
Ford's Sync in-car infotainment is about to turn eight, making it one of the most well-established on the market. With version three, it's been completely rebuilt from the ground up.
There's a new version of Ford's Sync coming next year. Here's what it looks like.
If your cleaning needs are limited to dust and other small stuff, this Samsung is stellar, but plenty of other uprights deliver better performance and usability for less.
Google Chrome lets you sync your bookmarks and extensions so you don't have to add or transfer them to your other computers. Follow these three quick steps for enabling sync on Google Chrome.
Create a fun and festive Halloween party atmosphere using Phillip Hue light bulbs and your smartphone.
It looks like a cute little periscope but it shoots wide-angle videos and photos: the Re is iOS and Android compatible, and wants to be your on-the-go friend.