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Im starting to get a little itch. Terrell Suggs to Bob Costas on wanting to win a Super Bowl
I ran to the ball every time in practice not knowing that something like this was going to happen. Franco Harris to Bob Costas on the Immaculate ReceptionWhy on Earth would I try and go do something I know I cant do? Byron Leftwich on trying to duplicate Ben Roethlisberger
Bob Costas interviewed Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs and Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame RB Franco Harris for tonights Week 11 edition of Football Night in America, which will preview Ravens-Steelers, and will also include highlights, analysis and reaction to earlier Week 11 games. Football Night also interviewed Steelers QB Byron Leftwich.
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On his disappointment that Hines Ward (retired) and Ben Roethlisberger (injured) wont be playing: Im a little bummed. If youre going to throw on a performance, you need the players. Im going to be a little bummed not to see 86 (Ward) and, to be totally honest with you, 7 (Roethlisberger). But once the whistle blows, itll be business as usual.
On what he said to the doctor when he was told he wouldnt play in 2012 after an Achilles tear last year: Im not going to accept that. He could be wrong, and then I got a second opinion and they told me nine-12 months. I said, Youre wrong. You dont know me. I said I was going to do something and I did it. My whole life I lived by the motto, if I cant do it, it cant be done. So I went out there and did it.
On if he feels like the window to win a championship is narrowing now that hes 30: Not really, because I dont feel like Im 30. I dont feel like Im 30, I feel like a young kid feels just playing football. For my first two years in the league, I was the youngest guy in the NFL. But I dont feel that way, my body feels great. Do I feel the window closing? No, but Im starting to get a little itch. Im starting to get a little draft We better get this done and soon, if were not only going to win multiples, but weve got to get the first one very soon.
Costas on the Immaculate Reception and reports that Harris would regularly go to the ball in practice: Even though theres a huge element of chance in this play, part of it is not chance, because you went to the ball.
On why he practiced going to the ball: That part I credit Joe Paterno with because at practice hed be hollering, Harris, go to the ball. From that first pass in practice where the ball was caught, I ran to the ball, and I ran to the ball every time in practice not knowing that something like this was going to happen.
On the impact of losing Ben Roethlisberger: I understand that when you lose Ben, a guy whos been to three Super Bowls in nine years, that thats a special football player.
On trying to duplicate Roethlisberger: Why on Earth would I try and go do something I know I cant do? At that the same time, I feel as though I can play a little bit. I feel as though I can go out here and execute this offense well.
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This is my first time here and I am a new user for Linux and Oracle installation.
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Checking Network Configuration requirements
This is my first time here and I am a new user for Linux and Oracle installation.
I installed Oracle Unbreakable Linux 5.4 64bit on IBM X3500 M2 Machine.
I have configured my static IP address at the time of Linux Installtion
After installing all the pre requirements for the Oracle 10g R2 installation I was stopped with a warning on the Oracle univesal Installer - product specific Prerequisite check.
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Checking Network Configuration requirements..
Check complete. The overall results of this check is : Not executed <<<
Recomendation : Oracle supports installation on systems with DHCP-assigned public IP addresses. However the primary network interface on the system should be configured with a Static IP Address in order for the oracle to function properly.See the installation guide for more details on installing the software on systems configured with DHCP.
I have checked with the manuals and do not find any information about how to fix it.
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you are probably using the default network card.
fill in the fields that are in parentesis and replace "/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0" there should be no parentesis when you are done
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BROADCAST=(first 3 sets of numbers here from your IP IE x.x.x).255
IPADDR=(ip address here x.x.x.x )
NETMASK=255.255.255.0 (this is your subnet mask)
NETWORK=(first 3 sets of numbers here x.x.x.x).0
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Does anyone find the solutions of this
I have the same problem, I have set static ip address but stil the problem accur


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Mariners getting closer to making Montero for Pineda trade official
The agent for Jesus Montero said the catcher is happy about the trade that will send him to the Mariners.
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One week after news leaked of the Mariners' blockbuster trade with the Yankees, the deal still hasn't been officially consummated. But an end might be in sight.
The holdup has been Jesus Montero's travel problems getting from his home in Venezuela to Seattle to undergo his physical exam.
Montero has had to deal with weather, plane and visa issues, but on Friday word came that he had reached the United States and finally was en route to Seattle. That could mean a weekend trade announcement, but considering all the snow-related issues in town, that's no guarantee, either.
Montero's agent, Jamie Appel, said that his client reacted positively to the pending trade, which will send pitchers Michael Pineda and Jose Campos to the Yankees for Montero and pitcher Hector Noesi.
"He's happy," Appel said. "He's the type of guy who says, 'I'm playing baseball, I can be thankful for that.' Jesus is happy. He just wants to play baseball. That was his quote. Jesus is a very quiet, reserved kid. He's very polite, comes from a good family background, good parents."
Montero, who on Friday was ranked as the No. 1 catching prospect in baseball by MLB.com, has a 20-year-old brother who catches in the Cardinals' organization. He is named Jesus Rafael Montero, while the would-be Mariner is Jesus Alejandro Montero.
"We call him (the younger brother) Montero Jr. in the office," Appel said.
The two grew up in Guacara, Venezuela — about 12 miles from Felix Hernandez's hometown of Valencia.
The trade news didn't come as a total shock, considering the rumor mill had long churned out Montero's name.
"He knew he was the biggest chip," Appel said. "He had kind of been told it was a possibility, and he's always levelheaded and aware."
Montero, 22, faced a situation with the Yankees where he would have had to fight for playing time in 2012. With the Mariners, he's likely to play every day, which he takes as a positive aspect of the trade, Appel said.
"With the Mariners, he'll probably be DH if he's not catching — you would assume," he said. "He still has to work hard and prove himself, obviously, but I'm sure they traded for him to be in the lineup."
Montero has been dogged by doubts about his defensive ability, but "he definitely feels confident he can catch in the majors," Appel said.
Appel said Noesi — also a client — is happy about the pending trade, because of the likely opportunity to compete for a spot in the Mariners' rotation. He was a starter throughout the minor leagues but pitched in relief last year for the Yankees.
"He wants to work hard and show he's a rotation guy," Appel said.
Appel's firm, ACES, also represents catcher John Jaso, obtained by the Mariners from Tampa Bay in a winter trade for Josh Lueke, as well as infielder Chone Figgins and closer Brandon League.
Montero's arrival could obviously have an effect on Jaso. Unless there's another move, the Mariners now have Montero, Jaso and incumbent starter Miguel Olivo all coming to camp as catchers, along with Adam Moore and Chris Gimenez.
"John is always in good shape — he's going to come in and compete," Appel said. "Jaso's clearminded about it. He's athletic enough that if he needs to move to another position or try something else, he's up for it."
As for Figgins, Appel said he's in a good frame of mind and eager to rebound from two subpar seasons with the Mariners. Figgins didn't play after Aug. 1 last year because of a strained right hip flexor. In 81 games, he hit .188, after putting up a .259 average in 2010. Figgins has two more years left on the four-year, $36 million contract he signed before the 2010 season.
"This whole offseason he's been working on getting healthy," Appel said. "That's his goal. He feels he can come into camp healthy, put last year behind him, and move forward. He can't dwell on the past. He knows what he has to do, and the first thing is to get as healthy as possible."
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Here in snowy central NY state, I'm thinking about sweet-pit apricots. What varieties are available, and how do they do in this climate? I'm having trouble finding a definitive list of apricots that have sweet kernels. |
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- Posted by harvestman 6 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 16, 12 at 18:08
I would hesitate to go there. Squirrels love those sweet kernels. |
Squirrels do a number on my regular appricots, each tree rat destroying 8-10 apricots each morning and evening. one bite and on to the next cot. Dan |
The toxins in most fruit seeds do nothing to discourage squirrels. They relish every apple and quince seed in my compost pile. I'm sure they wouldn't mind toxic apricot kernels either. Assuming I'll be battling squirrels whatever I plant, what are some good sweet-pit apricot varieties for around here? |
- Posted by harvestman 6 (My Page) on Tue, Jan 17, 12 at 5:58
Squirrels will eat any peach but are more persistent to getting low acid varieties which are significantly harder to protect IME. I only mention the extra attractiveness of sweet pits because I'd read somewhere that it was a problem- no experience. I'm sorry that I can't recall varieties that have sweet pits. Seems like at least one of the harrow series does but I'm not sure. I assume you made a search. |
- Posted by harvestman 6 (My Page) on Tue, Jan 17, 12 at 6:46
This was probably an answer to your own question on NAFEX Lists, but just in case, here it is. I find that kernels of the apricot "Harcot" are delicious, very almond-like. Wikipedia says that despite being used/eaten in central Asia and around the "In 1993, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets tested ~David Consolvo |
When some unscrupulous vendors are selling ordinary, toxic apricot kernels as if they were the edible kind, that makes me even more motivated to grow my own, of a variety known to have safe kernels. Nursery catalog descriptions often don't mention whether the kernels are edible or not, but by googling around for breeders' descriptions and such, I've seen these mentioned as having sweet kernels: 'Harcot,' 'Chinese,' 'Hunza,' 'Robada,' 'Montrose,' 'Canadian White Blenheim'... There should be a list online somewhere, but I'm not finding it. Anyway, my local squirrels must have been so busy with my strawberries, they completely ignored my peaches and grapes, so I figure apricots might stand a chance. |
- Posted by franktank232 z5 WI (My Page) on Tue, Jan 17, 12 at 17:30
Squirrels didn't bother my apricots, but they destroyed a lot of peaches. |
- Posted by harvestman 6, southern NY (My Page) on Tue, Jan 17, 12 at 18:42
I planted some seedling Hunza or Chinese apricots years ago on a site that at the time I considered a Z5. The trees grew well at first but the fruit was not sprayed and never held to ripeness. The trees died one by one from cambium kill (fluctuating temps). I had bought the trees from Bear Creek Nursery because I was intrigued with the idea of edible pits. The client was game for anything with nice flowers. I used some of his property for a fruit tree nursery and I grew some Harrow series apricots there that had much higher survivability. |
I killed (I guess) my Chinese aka Mormon apricot by drowning, but maybe it was temp fluctuations. Those were good. Squirrels really loved them, particularly the pits. I never tried to eat the pits- didn't know it was an option when I grew the tree. One day there was a big squirrel in the top of the tree and I was so mad I went out and grabbed it by the trunk- shook it so hard it scared the rat and he jumped from the top of the tree to the alley below- a good fifteen feet, I'd guess. He ran off, apparently unharmed. Maybe that's what killed the tree! Damn squirrels. M |
- Posted by franktank232 z5 WI (My Page) on Tue, Jan 17, 12 at 21:17
I have Hunza on Citation and it has done fine. The fruit isn't that great and while it has a million flowers, it sets very little fruit (its still a younger tree). It also grows like a sunflower (straight up). I've thought about chainsawing it, but I think I'll graft it over to something else. |
In the East, you need to look at disease resistance first. Check out the characteristics of the New Jersey-bred varieties. I'm not sure that Harcot is reliably sweet pit. Reports vary. Mine does not seem to be a sweet pit. I understand that white apricots are more likely to be sweet pit than orange ones, so you might look in that direction. Where adapted, Stark's Sweetheart is highly rated. Chinese and Montrose are good sweet pit choices for the dry-summer West, but probably not for your climate. |
Thanks for the Harcot report. Except for the uncertainty of its pits, it seems like a good one, with resistance to 3 diseases according to NY recommendations from 1983, which are the latest I can find. I suspect more varieties have been bred since then. Vivagold and Moorpark are also listed as sweet pitted, but not disease resistant. I'm also looking for late bloomers of course, and I don't see any mention of Sweetheart blooming late, or resisting diseases, but then again I might not be looking in the right places. I found a bit about the NJ releases, but what I found about them so far didn't mention if the pits were edible or not. I guess I'll keep looking. |
- Posted by harvestman 6 (My Page) on Sat, Jan 21, 12 at 19:11
But the NJ releases show promise of not dying at the drop of a hat as do the harrow releases and most apricots in Z5. These are very fragile trees from Z6 colder. |
A thought about Harcot: at least some sources say that it's self-fertile. Does the pollen parent affect the seed's edibility? I'm wondering if it's like planting sweet corn too close to field corn, so the field corn's pollen makes the sweet corn starchy instead of sugary. Do sweet-pit apricots need to be far from the normal poisonous-pit kind? |
- Posted by harvestman 6 (My Page) on Sun, Jan 22, 12 at 6:07
Coming from the west coast I assumed that all apricots were self fertile as did most commercial suppliers such as ACN back when I first planted fruit trees here nearly 25 years ago. What I've found is that on sites with two varieties the trees crop much more consistently so I assume self fruitfulness is dependent on warm spring temps as is often the case with pears. A few years after I observed this Adams began recommending cross pollination. |
Is the kernel of 'Hargrand' sweet; or only 'Harcot' features a sweet kernel of the 'Har-' series. Thanks, |
- Posted by PersianMD2Orchard none (My Page) on Sun, Nov 25, 12 at 11:55
Please report back on which ones are sweet! In Iran I think all apricots I've had are sweet and delicious kernels. Perhaps you can find some Iranian varieties. I think Scott has found some Iranian varieties like Shekar Pareh and Zard perhaps from Afghanistan??? I just spoke with my grandmother actually she says I am mistaken--we have bitter kernels in Iran as well but they are less common and cheap fruit. Shes says the bitter kernel ones generally have darker yellow skin, smaller fruit, and poorer overall fruit quality. I wonder if anyone has ever tried Tomcot kernels!!! I am nursing my small Tomcot tree back to health probably won't produce for a few years. |
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Hello again Peter, Just wanted to let you know I never mentioned the new bed at the hospital, or the fact that I had been wearing wigs w/ laex in them for the last 5 mnths. Last week I had another "attack" in the middle of the night, not nearly as bad but all the same symptoms and my husband said to me "wouldn't it be funny if you were allergic to the bed!? So, I did a little research and found, though rare a latex allergy can cause exactly those symptoms in addition to other symptoms I was having that I didn't really pay attention to (there are so many health issues with me). The dr office had me come in for a blood test which indeed proved our theory - go figure! Only me - this is not the first time I've had a "rare" allergic reaction to something. We have been back to the store and they have been very accomodating - they have suggested to us the Serta Torrey Pines or the Arcadia. Which would you recommend? We had been looking to see which mattresses do not have latex in them and it seems very limited. We read where some have Talalay latex cushion - what is that exactly? Thank you very kindly for all your help.
Hi Maureen. If you have a rare allergy and your doctor has recommended that you stay away from latex, it really doesn't matter what type. Talalay latex is a blend of natural and synthetic. Not being a Serta dealer, I don't have the list of materials inside those two models...but your Serta dealer certianly would. Ask to see them.


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Essential EatingWell Chocolate Bundt Cake
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An adaptation of EatingWell's popular Died-and-Went-to-Heaven Chocolate Cake, this recipe is from reader Barr Hogen of San Francisco.
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Calories | 266 |
Total Fat | 10g |
Saturated Fat | 2g |
Cholesterol | 27mg |
Sodium | 342mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 44g |
Dietary Fiber | -- |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 5g |
Calcium | 0 |
Serves: 10
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min
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- 1/2 cup(s) chopped hazelnuts, or walnuts
- 1.5 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup(s) unsweetened "natural" cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup(s) whole flaxseeds, ground
- 1.5 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoon(s) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1.25 cup(s) buttermilk
- 1 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup(s) rice bran oil, or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup(s) hot water
- 1/2 cup(s) prune puree, prune pie filling, or Sunsweet Lighter Bake
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped bittersweet chocolate, or chocolate chips
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray and dust with flour (or use cooking spray with flour).
- Spread nuts in a small baking pan and bake until golden and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Whisk flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, ground flaxseeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, brown sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Mix hot water and prune puree (or pie filling or Lighter Bake) in a measuring cup; add to the batter and whisk until incorporated. Fold in chocolate and the nuts with a rubber spatula. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake the cake until the top springs back when touched lightly and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Turn out onto the rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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13 Because of this we have been encouraged. And in addition to our own encouragement, we were even more pleased at how happy Titus was. His mind has been put at rest by all of you. | 13 By all this we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. |
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Ear emergencies
Ear emergencies
Ear emergencies include objects in the ear canal and ruptured eardrums.
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Children often stick objects into their ears. These objects can be difficult to remove because the ear canal is a tube of solid bone that is lined with thin, sensitive skin. Any object pressing against the skin can be very painful. In many cases, a doctor will need to use special instruments to examine the ear and safely remove the object.
Pain, hearing loss, dizziness, ringing in the ear, and ruptured eardrums can be caused by:
- Inserting cotton swabs, toothpicks, pins, pens, or other objects into the ear.
- Sudden changes in pressure, as from an explosion, blow to the head, flying, scuba diving, falling while water skiing, or being slapped on the head or ear.
- Loud percussions, such as a gun going off.
- Bleeding from the ear
- Bruising or redness
- Clear liquid coming out of the ear (brain fluid)
- Dizziness
- Earache
- Loss of hearing
- Nausea and vomiting
- Noises in the ear
- Sensations of an object in the ear
- Swelling
- Visible object in the ear
First Aid
Follow the steps below, depending on the type of ear emergency.
- Calm and reassure the person.
- If the object is sticking out and easy to remove, gently remove it by hand or with tweezers. Then, get medical help to make sure the entire object was removed.
- If you think a small object may be lodged within the ear, but you cannot see it, DO NOT reach inside the ear canal with tweezers. You can do more harm than good.
- Try using gravity to get the object out by tilting the head to the affected side. DO NOT strike the person's head. Shake it gently in the direction of the ground to try to dislodge the object.
- If the object doesn't come out, get medical help.
- DO NOT let the person put a finger in the ear, since this may make the insect sting.
- Turn the person's head so that the affected side is up, and wait to see if the insect flies or crawls out.
- If this doesn't work, try pouring mineral oil, olive oil, or baby oil into the ear. As you pour the oil, pull the ear lobe gently backward and upward for an adult, or backward and downward for a child. The insect should suffocate and may float out in the oil. AVOID using oil to remove any object other than an insect, since oil can cause other kinds of objects to swell.
- Even if an insect appears to come out, get medical attention. Small insect parts can irritate the sensitive skin of the ear canal.
The person will have severe pain. Place sterile cotton gently in the outer ear canal to keep the inside of the ear clean.
- Get medical help.
- Do not put any liquid into the ear.
- Apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops.
- Cover the injury with a sterile dressing shaped to the contour of the ear, and tape it loosely in place.
- Apply cold compresses over the dressing to reduce pain and swelling.
- If part of the ear has been cut off, keep the part. Get medical help immediately.
- Place the part in a clean cloth and keep it on ice.
- Cover the outside of the ear with a sterile dressing shaped to the contour of the ear, and tape it loosely in place.
- Have the person lie down on the side with the affected ear down so that it can drain. However, DO NOT move the person if a neck or back injury is suspected.
- Get medical help immediately.
Do Not
- DO NOT block any drainage coming from the ear.
- DO NOT try to clean or wash the inside of the ear canal.
- DO NOT put any liquid into the ear.
- DO NOT attempt to remove the object by probing with a cotton swab, pin, or any other tool. To do so will risk pushing the object farther into the ear and damaging the middle ear.
- DO NOT reach inside the ear canal with tweezers.
Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if
The following symptoms, which may indicate significant trauma to the ear, should be evaluated by a physician:
- Pain in the ear
- Ringing sounds
- Dizziness (vertigo)
- Hearing loss
- Drainage or blood from the ear
- Recent blow to your ear or head
- Never put anything in the ear canal without first consulting a health care provider.
- Never thump the head to try to correct an ear problem.
- Teach children not to put things in their ears.
- Avoid cleaning the ear canals altogether.
- After an ear injury, avoid nose blowing and getting water in the injured ear.
- Treat ear infections promptly.
If you tend to feel pain and pressure when flying, drink a lot of fluid before and during the flight. Avoid the use of alcohol, caffeine, or tobacco on the day of the flight. Chew gum, suck on hard candy, or yawn during take-off and landing. Talk to your doctor about taking a decongestant or using a nasal spray before you fly.
Thomas SH, White BA. Foreign bodies. In: Marx JA, ed. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 57.
Byyny RL, Shockley LW. Scuba diving and dysbarism. In: Marx JA, ed. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 141.
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(Progressive House/Electro House)
Christian Robles, born and raised in the Metro Area in Puerto Rico, has been a sensation very recently in the EDM industry inside the island. Producing since he was 17, SirK has developed piano playing and drum set skills to the level that has been making his tracks the perfect combination of anthemic and rhythmic progressive sounds, with hard-pounding percussion that make his repertoire one of a kind. He can also tear it up on stage, making it mandatory for you to jump, dance, or just simply bang your head. Original Mixes like "The Descendant" and "The Extra Mile" have been played not all over Puerto Rico, but in other countries around the globe, like Spain, Australia, Italy, Turkey and many more. Now at his 22 years of age, he signed with Puerto Rico's own premier EDM label, Disquera Virtual. Christian is planning to study further and go deep into the EDM business, and also has been performing in some major EDM festivals, such as the Electric Daisy Carnival (Puerto Rico/2013), over the radio, and over the internet. SirK not only intends to make a name for himself and his country, he intends to bring the joy and the beautiful sound of dance music to the rest of the world, and he's just getting started. And just recently signed by Disquera Virtual.


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"There is no love sincerer than the love of food." – George Bernard Shaw, American playwrite
If you feel the need to stay connected to the outside world during your visit to Escalante, bring your laptop and take advantage of wireless high-speed internet access inside the Esca-Latte Café. Grab a cup of joe or some homemade pizza and log on! The café also features signature salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts and pastries, and local micro brews. Come and see what the locals are raving about!
The coffee is organic fair trade and ground daily. We feature traditional coffee house drinks including cappuccinos, lattes, and mochas. We also have a variety of teas, including chai tea and chai lattes. Escalante Outfitters also has our very own Micro-brew, Vagabond Ale. There are several local Utah micro-brews on tap and the cooler is stocked with the area's largest selection of micro-brew bottled beer.
The café features fresh-homemade pizza that is worth coming back for time and time again. We also offer a variety of sandwiches and salads and have a full breakfast menu.
We also cater to large groups, tours, family reunions, weddings or any other event you may be having in our area. For more information see our Group Events and Tours link.
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10 Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; | 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. |
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My Mazda 6 has been my pride & joy for the last three years. Planning to upgrade to the latest model later this year.
My Mazda 6 has been my pride & joy for the last three years. Planning to upgrade to the latest model later this year.
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Ahhhh there is just something about listening to men speaking about cars
If you're going to be sexy in a photo, you'd better be thinking about sex.
'85 Dodge Diplomat. Wire wheels, white walls, vinyl top, and velour interior. They don't make 'em like this anymore
2010 Toyota Camry XLE, with every feature. Surprisingly, I do not like the car. I really want to swap it for a Lexus RX SUV but maybe next year.
2003 vauxhaul combo van, ex royal mail 3 year lease van.
It gets me from a-b without alot of expence and keeps my dog from being on the seats and making a mess.More importantly it does well over 60 mpg,which at uk fuel prices is a major fact when looking to change.
Not really thou. They will fix or replace parts if ur Car is under 50,000 Miles. I got a really great Service any time I bring my Car in. They have FREE Car Wash whenever I need it ( I always give them $ 5.00 every time and I don't have to wait.They wash Cars by Hands). You can have Coffee, Water, Orange Juice, Muffins, Cakes, Snacks as much as you want in the Lounge. They Loan you another Mercedes when ur Car in the Shop with No Cost at all. They are very Professional. They will give you a call to ask you about ur previous visiting to make sure you are happy with the Service. I really do like the People working there. Love the Service.
my Stang
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Right now nothing. Our car kicked the bucket about a week before we have to move back home lol. Bad luck to the max.
2004 Buick century and an 1989 dodge truck that gets about 6 miles to a gallon on premium
2000 dodge intrepid and a 2002 pt cruiser.
My '95 town car blew a head gasket, it was a great car, the doge took it's place.
I got a 05 jeep wrangler sport, but I'm planning on trading it in the next couple months. Haven't decided on what yet.
Mercedes E 350 4 matic.
The European Accord is smaller than ours, more the size of the Acura TSX.
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My new car "Puddin". It's a 2013 Honda Accord.
I couldn't get my mind off you all day.
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it looks nice thynight
here's the Mazda3i Grand Touring hatchback I purchased about a month ago
I love my car
A 2008 Toyota Sienna minivan. I bought it for some family trips. I'm old enough that it doesn't pay to put on an image. My favorite car was a 1970 baby blue Oldsmobile Cutlass convertable. The convertable wasn't practical for me, but I sure liked the image.
Porsche 911 ........candy blue.
found it on craigslist. Great price.
i look pretty in it.
but only if its sunny or else it stays in the garage.
it's my only toy.
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before that I had a Carrado.
I have a love for Volkswagens
best cars ever.
I usually depends where I am mostly a 08 Lexus Es350 or a 94 civic


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Staybridge Suites Brownsville
Brownsville Hotel's Location offers Peace and Quiet
The southernmost city in Texas, Brownsville is located along the Mexican border and 40 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. The award-winning Staybridge Suites® Brownsville hotel boasts comfortable accommodations and a quiet and secluded location. The Matamoros International Bridge is nearby, making our all-suite hotel perfect for a quick visit or an extended stay.
We also host travelers that work in Maquiladoras A.K.A."maquis". The free Wi-Fi access lets you keep in touch with the office, and the Business Center is there when you need it. Looking for hotels in Brownsville, TX to host your small gathering? We have an elegant boardroom with enough space for up to 12 people.
From shopping to dining to beautiful beaches, fun is limitless in Brownsville. The hotel is just north of Matamoros, Mexico, where you can find authentic Mexican food, crafts and unique museums. If travel dates are flexible, plan to come during a holiday event at Gladys Porter Zoo, February's Charro Days Fiesta, Sombrero Festival Mr. Amigo and the new launch of Space X.
When it comes to hotels in Brownsville, TX, we have some of the best amenities, including free guest laundry facilities, a Fitness Center and an outdoor pool. Each morning we serve a free breakfast buffet, and every Tues-Thurs a famous, local restaurant caters our Sundowner Reception. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit!
Quick Info
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- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 21
- Late Check Out Available
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Hotel Highlights
- On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities
- Housekeeping Full Service
- Complimentary Breakfast Buffet
- Standard Wireless Internet service is free for all members
- On-Site Fitness Center Available
Guest Reviews
Overall Experience
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26 January 2015
I've stayed at this property multiple times and am always happy with the staff, cleanliness and rooms. Will continue to make this property my go to place in Brownsville.
Trip to Brownsville
19 January 2015
Hotel was nice, just more effort to the breakfast bar.
Excelente Hotel!
07 January 2015
La cordialidad de su personal hace una gran diferencia en la estancia en este hotel!
Excelente Hotel...!!!!
05 January 2015
Habitación amplia con cocina, refrigerador y muy limpia, muy bonito hotel y amplia area para desayuno que a diferencia de otros si incluye huevos, jamon, tocino, etc.
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The first indication that this is not your typical Caribbean cruise: the climb up a rope ladder to a perch known as the crow's nest, a necessary part of regular crew operations that's offered here as passenger entertainment. The second: the widow's net that serves as a kind of nautical hammock, slung from the ship's bowsprit, stretching over the indigo sea.
I am aboard the 170-passenger Star Flyer, a replica of a 19th-century tall ship that is one of three owned by Star Clippers. There is no waterslide, no formal night, and no children's program. Most of our ports of call are at quiet beaches for a few hours of snorkeling and windsurfing; only one involves a gauntlet of jewelry stores. The "spa" is a simple, open-air hut with a Balinese mat and Thai massage treatments. But perhaps the biggest tip-off that this isn't your standard cruise is that in our seven days at sea, we're actually sailing—thanks to the 16 sheets atop our four-masted clipper—more than 300 miles, from St. Maarten through the British Virgin Islands, on to St. Kitts and St. Bart's.
In a nod to Robert Louis Stevenson, Star Clippers has dubbed this the Treasure Islands itinerary: Norman Island, one of our beach stops, is said to have inspired his tale of pre–Johnny Depp pirates and an X-marks-the-spot map. It's an authentic journey, fueled by the trade winds that sweep us across the waves.
That we're powered by wind is rarer than you might think. Many ships hoist the canvas for show; on others, crew members push a button to raise sails above vessels that are more floating hotel than schooner. Some never raise them at all. What Star Clippers offers is true sailing, with ropes as thick as your arm, braided through blocks and around winches (granted, they're electric), neatly coiled by sturdy crew hands and looped on stanchions.
Sail-away is a ritual established our first evening as the ship departs from the cruise dock in St. Maarten. Wine glasses in hand, passengers settle on the top deck. As the canvas rises against a full moon, Vangelis's theme from 1492: Conquest of Paradise sounds from the speakers. In lesser hands this moment could be saccharine, but I find it surprisingly heart-swelling.
Days take on an easy rhythm. Breakfast and a briefing (in three languages, no less) by our twentysomething Danish cruise director, Philip. After a few hours' voyage to our next island, we take tenders—small dinghies, really—to a beach that would otherwise be inaccessible on a large ship.
This is sailing with comforts. Cabins feature duvet-topped beds, marble bathrooms (some with whirlpool tubs), and in-cabin televisions with DVD players. Two plunge pools and an overly air-conditioned library we dubbed the Icebox provide refuge from the heat. Dinner is an ever-changing five-course menu: watermelon sorbet; tropical ceviche; rack of lamb; bouillabaisse; grilled Caribbean lobster; and local hot sauce from Grenada. A daily buffet lunch is served on board, but many passengers prefer to dine at waterfront shacks like the one on Norman Island, where a good-natured woman behind the bar whips up a frothy lemonade that's not on the menu.
To handle the social end of things, the maître d' works as deftly as a matchmaker, mixing tables of unfamiliar groups who speak the same language. The first night we're seated with June and Bill from Ireland (his grandfather worked in the yard that built the Titanic) and Chris and Sue, a housing developer and health official from England. Other evenings we'll sit with a naval economist, a rare-book seller, a real estate investor, a pair of college professors, and a doctor traveling with her teenage daughter.
On Anguilla, we ride to shore via tender, then wander up the beach to Johnno's, a bar adorned with posters of Ella and Miles. A makeshift band tunes up; a local singer pours out a moody rendition of "Misty" (the clarinet player turns out to be Larry, a fellow sailor).
Virgin Gorda brings one of the trip's few organized excursions, to an eerie beach boulder field known as the Baths. The nearby island of Jost Van Dyke has what may be the most beautiful of the beaches of the trip; by afternoon it's also the most vibrant, thanks to the rum Pain Killers that flow nonstop at the Soggy Dollar Bar.
Our arrival in St. Kitts comes nearly five hours later than scheduled, due to strong headwinds. To fill the time, the sports staff—a trio of Scandinavians who look like they've stepped out of an Abercrombie & Fitch catalogue—arrange a "deck golf" tournament, a spirited contest involving a wooden mallet, a flat puck, and chalk-drawn sea monsters guarding the "holes." Equally quirky: the cheeky guest-and-crew "fashion show," which defies real description (hunky dive-master Martin is a standout in a terry sundress).
There's a retro quality to all this. Then again, it's a yearning for a simpler, back-to-basics experience that has brought us on this cruise. If there's an effective antidote to our Twitter-crazed lives, this may be it.
The winds eventually lead us to St. Bart's. A few fellow passengers head off for adventure tours above and below the sea, but most of our group choose to soak up the stylish insouciance of Gustavia, admiring the friendly French bulldog lazing outside the Vuitton shop and nibbling on steak frites at a bistro in town.
But nothing can compete with our final evening at sea. As everyone gathers on the top deck for sail-away, champagne in hand, the silver-haired captain blows a wistful tune on his bagpipes to mark daylight's end.
Starclippers.com; seven nights from $2,033 per person. This season, the Star Flyer's identical sister ship, the Star Clipper, is sailing the Treasure Islands itinerary.