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Here a close-up photo of a flower on my X Hatbergera. This is a cross between Hatiora and Schlumberera. Pieter |
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- Posted by RosemarieRo z11/24 So Calif (My Page) on Sat, Oct 15, 05 at 17:24
I suppose it shouldn't surprise me...but I didn't know you could cross these two. Is the flower fully open Or shall we expect updates in the future, Pieter? ~Rosemarie |
I ahve no idea wether this flower is fully open or not, but I think it is. Check out for updates ;-) Pieter |
- Posted by Pirate_Girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Sun, Oct 16, 05 at 11:12
Hi Pieter, Interesting idea, if possible could you pls. post a shot whcih shows the leaves & more of the overall form. Am curious what general form yr. hybrid takes. Thanks in advance, Karen, the Curious Pirate |
I'll post a body shot next week when I'm back at home. To be clear: it's not me who created this cross, it were the guys at epric in Holland who should get the credit. About the growth I can say it grows fast and strong. Pieter |
An update. Now one week later the flower is much better developped as can be seen in these photo's. lateral view front view (tubular tepals well visible). The tepals are tubular and I can see stamens and a pistil. Pieter |
- Posted by RosemarieRo z11/24 So Calif (My Page) on Sat, Oct 22, 05 at 10:29
Neat-o! And they are pink! Thanks for the revisit, Pieter! ~Rosemarie |
Delightfully unusual Al |
- Posted by Pirate_Girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Sat, Oct 22, 05 at 16:29
Cool & interesting, thanks for sharing it w/ us. |
- Posted by RosemarieRo z11/24 So Calif (My Page) on Mon, Oct 31, 05 at 9:45
Well look at that! That IS different! Thanks for the update, Pieter! ~Rosemarie |
Cool! Thanks for sharing pictures! |
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Napali's Attic: A hike to the Kauai coast's Kilohana Lookout
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Emerging from the sun-streaked forest, we're surrounded by the ankle-deep, murky water of the Alakai Swamp. The swamp, on elevated flatlands above Napali, is vegetation-packed, but my nose detects only fresh, almost-fragrant air. No swampy stench here. I manage to avoid stumbling off the boardwalk by keeping my eyes focused on the path ahead of me, stopping on occasion to survey the profiles of nearby ridgelines and summits.
Assembly of the boardwalk and stairs began in the early 1990s, but that did not mark the first time a trail had been blazed through the area. During World War II, the United States Signal Corps strung a backup telephone line through the bog to connect Kokee with Waimea on Kauai's west side and Hanalei further northeast. Some of that telephone line's weather-beaten poles still rest alongside the final stretches of the Alakai Swamp Trail.
Long before any trails were in place, hunters, botanists and others explored these wetlands as well. Even Hawaii's Queen Emma made the arduous trek. On a January day in the early 1870s, perhaps much like this one, an entourage led the queen's way to Kilohana Lookout with a makeshift path of fern-covered logs.
Finally at the breathtaking trail's end, we are met with jaw-dropping views of velvety Wainiha Valley and crescent-shaped Hanalei Bay from the Napali Coast's highest reaches. Taking in the natural splendor before me, I have no doubt that the plucky Queen Emma, known for her ardent love of the Garden Isle, must have been equally pleased with the view before her.
Bonus? Even with ample time at Kilohana Lookout, we make it back to the trailhead with daylight to spare.
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These guys can realy hand out a beating if you manage to pop them out together. Add that to the fact that they're factionless and we have some great possibilities.
But I do like the feel of the background on Nasht; real dreamy - edges are undefined, there is no structural integrity, even in the stairs, that should be really structured and "tectonic". Like in the dreams when you try to focus on something and objects just seem to "flee" somehow.
I think Kaman-Thah would have looked way better with his eyelids sewn shut. But I know very little on the Dreamlands lore (ecxept from one or two H.P.'s stories), so I might be completely off the mark.
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For women, the picture was very different. Female water levels in the skin correlated reasonably with their estrogen levels, but the correlation was not as high as in men. Strangely enough, the correlation with testosterone was completely absent. In evolutionary terms, women generally did not prefer macho guys—a little bit of feminism or sensitivity in a man was preferred since it ensured women that he would not go crazy and try to kill a lion in front of his male friends. Ancient women preferred to have a caring mate that would defend his family over a mate trying to impress his friends.
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Ray-Ban Oversized Sunglasses
Interesting. I had no idea Ray-Ban makes oversized, bug-eye sunglasses. Who knew?
How funny. We all buy things in the USA that are made in China and here I am in Beijing, shopping at American Apparel. I bought a few neon-coloured briefs.
Maison Martin Margiela White Suit Jacket SALE
It's 5:49AM. I should be sleeping right now but here I am trolling the internet because of all the sales. I can't sleep at all. It's driving me insane!
This white Maison Martin Margiela suit jacket is somehow calling my name. I don't know why.
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Net-a-Porter Sale
The folks at online luxury superstore Net-a-Porter are having a huge sale. Enjoy bigger discounts on Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Jimmy Choo, Chloe and more.
Check it out. Click the graphic above to visit the sale.
Spiked Bracelets at Firma
I went to Firma over the weekend and bought these spiked bracelets in different metallic colours.
Balmain's Five-Figure Dresses
Recession? What recession? Perhaps you should ask Christophe Decarnin that question the next time you see him. The House of Balmain, as you know, is currently going through a resurgence, thanks to the blessing of the ultra chic Vogue Paris team.
Anyway, some of Christophe's latest confections are now available for purchase online.
Strapless mini-dress (€15,574), tulle ankh gown (€15,574) and one-sleeved gathered and torn mini-dress (€15,314) all by Balmain.
I'd like to point out that never in the history of the internet I have seen CURRENT-SEASON dresses being sold at this price point on teh interwebs. I've seen other high-ticket items being sold online such as jewelry, watches, cars, etc but current season ready-to-wear?
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Rafe Totengco & Team Manila for Tapulanga Foundation
Christmas may be two days away but the spirit of giving should be celebrated all year round! My compatriot, renowned New York-based accessories designer Rafe Totengco, recently sent me a note about his collaboration with Team Manila. He designed two t-shirts where the proceeds will benefit the Tapulanga Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization that provides educational scholarships, health care and various assistance to communities in Negros Occidental here in the Philippines. Each tee is $35 and the foundation takes paypal payments online.
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Globe-Trotter, Tumi & Filson Luggage
Gone are the days when one could easily charm their way out of paying excess baggage fees at the airport. I remember vividly how back in the day, all I had to do was plead, smile and wink to airline staff just to get away hauling my crap to the plane without paying a single cent. Fast forward to the present and all the airlines now are a bunch of penny-pinching, nickel-and-diming retards who would balk at you to pony up the greenbacks even if you're a few kilos overweight. I was shocked when I got a copy of my report from my accountant earlier this week. I know I did a bit of traveling this year compared to previous years (which still isn't a lot compared to other people), but holy Manolo Batman, I cannot believe how much I ended up paying to fly my garbage around!
You know you're back home in the third world when everything that comes out on the luggage carousel are in boxes!
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Oki-ni Fall/Winter 2008 Sale
Menswear superstore Oki-ni is having a crazy sale! Enjoy FREE worldwide shipping via DHL and 40% off on brands like Acne, Alexander McQueen, Alife x Penfield, DIE, Drakes, Electronic Poet, Evisu, Folk, Fred Perry, Jil Sander, Lacoste, Linda Farrow, Lost Souls, Maison Martin Margiela, Nom De Guerre, Puma, Raf Simons, Rick Owens, Satyenkumar, Shofolk, Silas, YMC and more.
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Awards and Accreditations
At Ridgeview, our entire team of 1,400 employees makes quality and safety top priorities in everything we do. We believe our continued recognition for the following achievements are a direct result of a staff that never loses sight of Ridgeview's priorities:
- Patient Safety/Patient Care Awards
- Patient Satisfaction Awards
- Environmental Awards
- Online Health Information Awards
Accreditations & Recognitions
Ridgeview Medical Center is accredited by DNV (Det Norske Veritas), ensuring that certain health and safety requirements are met to best serve our patients. DNV's accreditation program is based on innovation and accountability and requires continual quality improvement. Learn how to report a concern about Ridgeview Medical Center to our accrediting agency.
Ridgeview Sleep Disorders Center is accredited, one of only 21 accredited sleep centers in Minnesota.
Ridgeview's Oncology Program has received approval by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer. In 2009, Ridgeview received approval "with commendation" from the ACoS Commission. This status is given only to facilities that have voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. (1999-2009)
Ridgeview earned a three-year accreditation as a Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers—a distinction held by only two other hospitals in the state of Minnesota. (August 2009)
Ridgeview scored in the top three percent among more than 2,300 hospitals nationwide in surgical care improvement process-of-care measures. The measures are developed and rated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency. (2009)
Ridgeview's Imaging Services are accredited in MRI, ultrasound and mammography by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR evaluates images submitted by facilities and issues accreditations to those that achieve high performance and quality standards.
Ridgeview was named one of the 50 "greenest" health care organizations in the nation.
Our Partnerships for Quality
Ridgeview is aligned with several key organizations dedicated to ongoing health care industry improvements such as:
ICSI (Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement) All ICSI members are required to participate in an annual cycle of selecting four or more improvement projects in which they will commit significant time and energy to improve. Members provide an annual report of their progress as a way of sharing information and ideas with other members.
IHI (Institute for Healthcare Improvement) The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is a not-for-profit organization leading the improvement of health care throughout the world. Founded in 1991, IHI is a reliable source of energy, knowledge and support for a continual campaign to improve health care worldwide. The Institute helps accelerate change in health care by cultivating promising concepts for improving patient care and turning those ideas into action.
VHA Inc. VHA Inc. is a health care provider alliance of more than 2,400 not-for-profit, community-based health care organizations. It helps members deliver safe, effective and cost-efficient care through both national and local support. Founded in 1977, VHA's mission is to improve members' clinical and economic performances by providing industry-leading, supply-chain management services and facilitating the development of member networks to drive sustainable results.
Their missions and how they help improve health care.
For More Information
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- Ridgeview named one of the 50 "greenest" health care organizations in the country
- Named among Top 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience
- Ridgeview Designated as Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement
- Ridgeview Receives Outstanding Patient Experience Award
- Six Physicians Named Top Doctors for Women
- National Approval as "Community Hospital Cancer Program"
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I love this recipe. I would add nothing, subtract nothing. I was worried the sauce would taste greasy, but it was nothing short of wonderful. The simple flavor doesn't mask the subtle sweet salty flavor of fresh shrimp. Absolutely perfect!
Delicious! I use this in a pasta dish. After marinating, I saute the shrimp for about 2 minutes, then I remove the shrimp only and set it aside. I then saute diced zucchini and tomato in the garlic oil mixture until cooked, then add the shrimp back in until heated through. Pour the whole thing over pasta and top with fresh grated parmesan ... yum!
This dish came out super well. I stuck pretty closely to the recipe but incorporated input from other reviewers - ie, the red pepper flakes and lemon juice. They really brightened up the dish. I also threw in some green onions into the pan right before sauteing the shrimp at the end, to further add color and dimension. You can't really go wrong with garlic, oil and shrimp!
Maybe I expect too much but this just wasn't special for us. Good, but certainly not great and not something I'd fix for guests. My deviations from the recipe were at the end - a big squeeze of fresh lemon over all, fresh chopped parsley, and fresh grated parmesan cheese.
This recipe was perfect--I cut back on the oil in the marinade and added some parsley while cooking as as a garnish at the end. Just perfect I served it with Cous Cous with Tomatoes and Basil
So delicious! I added about 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the pureed mixture and chopped fresh parsley at the end of the cooking time. Very garlicky! Also, one of the easiest dishes to make.
The first time I made it I followed the recipe and it was good. The second time I made it I used the same ingredients, but I added them all to the pot from the start. I added crushed red pepper at the start and sprinkled with fresh cilantro when done. It was fantastic!
Oh my my, this was excellant. I did not add any additional oil to the pan before adding the shrimp with the marinade and it was just perfect. I served it with a Thai rice mix I had in the house and it was just yummy. I will most certainly make this again.
This recipe is a perfect copy of the garlic shrimp served in the Portugese section of Newark, NJ. It doesn't strike me as a Mexican or Italian dish. I don't think it would go well with rice or pasta; too oily to mix into a starch. Bread for dipping works better. I doubled the amount of garlic and pureed it with 1/2 cup olive oil, onion, salt and pepper in a food processor until it was a loose paste. Marinate the deveined but still shelled shrimp for at least 1 hour in the garlic/onion/oil paste. I reduced the frying oil to just enough to coat the bottom of a large frying pan. WITHOUT cleaning off the marinade, place the shrimp in medium-hot oil, and fry for 2 minutes each side. Pour shrimp and oil into a bowl and serve with warm portugese rolls or crusty semolina bread. After the shrimp are gone, dip the bread in the garlic oil. Goes perfectly with a pitcher of sangria.


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on January 28, 2011Spring is here. Well, almost here. Okay, so it's almost kind of not quite really here... yet. But still: soon, very soon, you will find warm-weather clothes on store shelves, in store windows, and most importantly, on your body. You will be wearing bold colors and daring suits and classic takes on knitwear, and you know what? Might as well get started while you can save a buck or two. Because as much advice as we can give you about the brand-new collections and we have, and we will it's not as difficult as you might think to start cobbling together some of the most essential looks of the season from what's out there right now. With a little petty larceny, a little time in the vintage store, and, you know, a trip to the mall. Herein, how to lighten up your wardrobe while the blizzard melts away....
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> Like many of you, I spend Saturday morning
> thinking about obscure kitchen tools that
> I don't already have. Like these two:
> Anyone have a clue as to how they work?
> Are they missing any pieces? Why would
> anybody boil milk?
Much of the western world drinks very milky coffee for breakfast. Lots of
recipes ask for boiled milk. Certain hot chocolate recipes require boiled
milk. Hot milk is thought of as a cure for insomnia or nervous conditions.
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What if there were a technology that could make people with type 1 diabetes feel absolutely wonderful, completely healthy, better than they ever realized was possible? And what if it were about to disappear? Well, there is such a technology, and it is in serious jeopardy. It's called the implantable insulin pump, currently made by Medtronic. This is the story of four people who have been using this device for 20 years, and their desperate crusade to keep it from disappearing forever.
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We interviewed Cascade Medical after hearing that they had aligned themselves with Boston Advanced Technologies (B.A.T.). B.A.T. recently announced that they had received a grant form NASA to build the first non-invasive blood glucose testing device to go into space. We reached Richard E. Jones, Ph.D., president and CEO of Cascade Medical, at Cascade's headquarters in Eden Prarie, Minnesota.
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My name is Murphy!
Facts about Murphy
- Breed: Schnauzer (Standard) Mix
- Color: Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - With White
- Age: Puppy
- Size: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
- Sex: Male
Murphy's Info...
I am up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Murphy is a super sweet ~5 month old pup. He gets along with everyone and is just a little love.
Other Pets at Dog World Rescue, Inc.
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Murphy, a Alexandria Schnauzer (Standard) puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Schnauzer (Standard) for sale in Alexandria, or seeking a Schnauzer (Standard) puppy from a breeder in Alexandria.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Alexandria already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Alexandria breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Schnauzer (Standard) breeders who help with Schnauzer (Standard) rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Alexandria paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announces that Kenneth W. Wright, a former resident of Albany, Georgia, entered a plea of guilty to a One Count Information in violation of Title 26 United States Code, Section 7206(2), aiding and abetting the filing of a false tax return before the Honorable W. Louis Sands, District Court Judge in Albany, Georgia on August 17, 2012. The Court accepted Wright's plea to the One Count Information and adjudged him guilty.
At the time the tax offenses were committed, Wright owned and operated Ken's Fast E-File, an income tax preparation business out of his home, and later from a building on Pine Avenue, Albany, Georgia. Wright's business card included the phrase, "MAX YOUR REFUND." Wright operated the business from 2005 through 2008. Wright did employ clerical staff but he was the only one who filed taxes. The total tax loss for the years Wright operated the business was approximately $193,000.00.
The maximum possible penalty for Count One is: a term of imprisonment of three (3) years; a maximum fine of $100,000.00 or both; a term of supervised release of one (1) year; and a mandatory assessment fee of $100.00.
The Court scheduled sentencing for November 7, 2012 @3:00 p.m.
The investigation was conducted by Special Agents of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division and Assistant United States Attorney Jim Crane is handling the prosecution.


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The Only Way To Be Save Ferris - Modified This is a fairly basic version of the song its not 100% accurate and it doesnt have either parts of the solo. Intro Part 1 (With FX, sounds like distortion and Wah Wah but Im not sure): E----------------------------------------------| B----------------------------------------------| G----------------------------------------------| D----------------------------------6-5---------| A-----5---------6---------5------------6-------| E-6-6---6---4-4---4---6-6---6--4---------------| Intro Part 2 Clean Ska Upstrokes E-6-6-4-4/ B-6-6-4-4/ G-7-7-5-5/ D-8-8-6-6/ A-8-8-6-6/ E-6-6-4-4/ Verse (Play for as long as needed) E-6-6-4-4--6-6-4-5-4/ B-6-6-4-4--6-6-4-5-4/ G-7-7-5-5--7-7-5-6-5/ D-8-8-6-6--8-8-6-7-6/ A-8-8-6-6--8-8-6-7-6/ E-6-6-4-4--6-6-4-5-4/ 1st Chorus (Distortion) End of 1st Chorus (Distortion) E----------------------| |-------------------| B----------------------| |-------------------| G-8-8------------------| |---8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-| D-6-6-6-6-8-8-6-0-6-8--| X3 |-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-| A-6-6-6-6-8-8-4-0-6-6--| |-4-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-| E-----4-4-6-6-4-0-4-6--| |-4-----------------| Back To Verse Play 1st chorus again, but ending it with E---------------------------------------| B---------------------------------------| G-8-10----------------------------------| D-6-10-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--| A-68--6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--| E------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6--| Not sure about the solos but the on first part a second guitar plays the verse and on the second distorted part a second guitar plays the chorus three times with it ending on: E------ B------ G-8-10- D-6-10- A-68-- E------ Then you go back to the chorus and play it three times with it ending as above. Then play the intro as many times as needed with the last one ending like this: E------------------------------------------------------------| B------------------------------------------------------------| G------------------------------------------------------------| D----------------------------------6-5-----------------------| A-----5---------6---------5------------6---------------------| E-6-6---6---4-4---4---6-6---6--4---------6-------------------| I hope this helps Comments
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Forgotten Children Worldwide Benefit Concert
- February 10, 2013 at 6:30pm until 9:00pm
Location: 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton, Indiana 46714
Cost: $10/person
Last year more than $65,000 was given for the Forgotten Fund, sponsorships, and various special projects during this special evening to benefit orphans and vulnerable children and to prevent human trafficking. "Be the ONE...Save a Child."
The evening will include:
•Delicious desserts & specialty coffees,
•Silent Auction with items for all budgets,
•Concert with Regeneration, band from Fort Wayne
•Stories of transformation from FCW's work around the world
•Silent Auction with items for all budgets
•Short program that will inspire you
Concert & Coffee Bar & Dessert - $10 per person or $70 for a table of eight***
Doors Open/Silent Auction at 6:30 p.m.
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Competition: XML for Mini-Browser in VoIP Phones
Snom is calling for developers to submit inventive XML applications for the mini-browser in its Linux-based VoIP phones. Contributions will be published under the BSD license.
All XML programmers above the age of 18 are invited to submit code for XML applications for Snom's Business or Lifestyle divisions by 6 pm, October 22. Entrants are allowed to submit more than one program. The XML applications must be designed for the mini browser that runs on all Snom phones with firmware version 7.1.17 or newer.
The conditions for entry are that the entries must be submitted under the FreeBSD license. Contributions that use a scripting language must include a link to an online demonstration. The winner can look forward to trade fair presentations and telco devices, and the top five in the Business and Lifestyle categories will receive telco devices from various sponsors.
Examples of business applications include calculators, currency converters or dictionaries. Lifestyle applications include, for example, a short message system, a phone charge display, and home automation technology implemented in XML for opening house or garage doors. The organizers are looking for originality, or as the contest Wiki puts it: "we say it's time to stop these booring (sic) attempts to use a great tool."
According to the documentation, all the phones currently offer is an XML-controlled phonebook, and XML libraries for PHP. The mini browser is designed for accessing server-side http/https services, such as weather services, to-do-lists and share prices via the phone's keypad. The browser handles specific XML objects, such as defined quantities of letter or number fields, whose content it passes in to a URL as a server process parameter.
Besides binary files of its firmware, Snom also offers the GPL source code in the form of a construction kit that includes a patched Linux kernel, drivers and tools for generating ROM images.
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But a Houston burger lover has to keep his scale calibrated. For a long time, discussion of the best burger in Houston revolved around two places: Lankford Grocery, and the subject of today's post, Christian's Totem. (They've since opened a second location and rebranded themselves as Christian's Tailgate, but I use the older name to refer to the original I-10 location.)
When I first visited Christian's Totem years ago, it was a revelation. I'd recently moved back to Houston from Austin, and I was trying to find a great fast-food style burger, in the vein of Dan's Hamburgers in Austin: Thin, griddled patties, oozy melting American cheese, a nicely griddled bun, and fresh veggies. As much as I enjoy the more upscale burgers, with their thick patties, exotic buns and cheeses, I consider a great fast-food burger to be an iconic meal. Sometimes it's what is required to satisfy the burger purist in me.
Christian's Totem created the benchmark fast-food burger in Houston, and I'd not been by in a couple of years. So when I found myself in the area (and hungry) I realized it was time to visit this Houston landmark and determine how well their current burger compares to the best burgers being created around town today.
Entering Christian's Tailgate / Totem, I was first struck with how the shop had been updated. Gone was the long counter / bar from which you used to order; the feel has become more slick and polished. I wandered over to the new ordering station, and placed my order, then sat down. The mid-day crowd was a bit more sparse than I remembered.
The burger featured a slightly thickish hand-formed patty, griddled and topped with melting American cheese, just how I remembered it. But closer inspection revealed that it was missing was Christian's near-perfect ooze, an ominous sign. The patty was only slightly moist, and the cheese was only slightly melty.
Biting into the burger was a bit disappointment
The beef's flavor was completely unremarkable; the bold rich beefy flavor that's a hallmark of the best burgers was absent. The beef had been cooked more than a bit too enthusiastically; it was uniformly grey all the way through. And the half-melted cheese congealed quickly, and had an unremarkable flavor and texture. The generic bun, which had been griddled to a golden brown on my last visit, was only slightly warmed, and rather mushy.
Saving graces were the nicely fresh vegetables; the snap of the lettuce demonstrated just how fresh it was. But that wasn't enough to save this iconic burger.
If I had been served this burger at Whataburger, I'd have been pleasantly surprised. But this was Christian's, named by many (myself included) among the best burgers in Houston.
This burger simply didn't measure up. It is with great sadness that I remove Christian's from the list of Houston's Best Burgers.
Five years ago, Christian's served the benchmark Houston burger. But the current version was a mere shadow of what had been. At the same time, upstarts like Hubcap Grill, Beaver's Icehouse, and Samba Grille have advanced the burger game considerably. Heck, even the out-of-town SmashBurger chain now has a superior product.
The best burger in Houston is a moving target, and sadly Christian's is moving in the wrong direction. This is the second legendary Houston burger joint that disappointed me, and I hope this trend reverses very soon.


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Owens Wins #12, Two Homers For Hague As Curve Clinch Title
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Altoona Curve� 9,� Bowie Baysox� 1 ..���� (box)
The Altoona Curve clinched the Eastern League's Western Division title tonight with a win over Bowie.� This is just the second time the Curve have won their division in their 12 years of existence, and it follows a 2009 when the Curve spent the season in the cellar.
Six different Curve batters had 2 hits in the game, and 1B Matt Hague's two hits were both home runs.� The batters provided plenty of run support for starter Rudy Owens, who won his 12th game of the season.� Owens pitched 6 scoreless innings, and struck out 9 Bowie batters.� Owens allowing 2 singles in the 1st inning but kept the Baysox scoreless thanks to an on-target throw in from RF Miles Durham to C Hector Gimenez, to tag out the lead runner at the plate.� Owens retired the next 11 batters in order, then gave up back-to-back singles in the 5th.� A strikeout ended that inning — he struck out 3 batters in the 5th, and two more in the 6th to finish up his night.
Derek Hankins earned his 7th save with 3 innings of work.� He gave up a lead-off homer to the first batter he faced in the 7th inning, and that was Bowie's only run of the game.� Hankins loaded the bases with three singles following the homer, but got out of the inning with a strikeout.� He allowed only one more hit over the next two innings and struck out a total of 5 batters.
Meanwhile, the Curve batters were steadily stacking up the runs, scoring in 6 of their 9 at-bats.� Bowie held them off in the 1st inning, despite loading the bases on singles by 3B Josh Harrison and SS Jordy Mercer, and a walk to DH Andrew Lambo. Two strikeouts strikeouts ended the inning without a run scoring.� After that, the Curve took off.� Durham singled and CF Anthony Norman tripled for one run in the 2nd inning (1).� Hague was hit by a pitch, then singles by Gimenez and 2B Jim Negrych brought in 2 runs in the 3rd (3).� Hague homered for the first time, a solo shot, in the 5th (4).� Two more runs came in during the 6th.� Norman walked, and LF Jose De Los Santos reached on a fielding error.� Harrison doubled, plating Norman (5), and Mercer's ground out brought in De Los Santos (6).� In the 7th, Negrych singled and scored on Norman's double (7).� Hague homered again in the 8th inning, this time with Mercer on base with a single (9).
Three Curve position players have been named to participate in the Arizona Fall League:� OF Andrew Lambo, INF Josh Harrison, and INF Jordy Mercer will be with the Mesa Solar Sox.� Joining them will be C Tony Sanchez. (Each team is allowed one A-level player.)� The Pirates are also allowed three pitchers, though those assignments have not yet been determined.� The Arizona Fall League begins play in mid-October.
Curve Split Two, Owens Wins #11, Cain Wins #1
Lots of action for the Pirates' minor league affiliates on Thursday….
Richmond Flying Squirrels� 9,� Altoona Curve� 6�� (Game 1)..� (box)
This was the wrap-up of a suspended game from… awhile back.� 2B Jordy Mercer had 3 hits in the game with an RBI, and LF Jim Negrych had a single, a double, and an RBI for the Curve.� The Curve scored first, with 3 runs in the bottom of hte 1st, on a double by 3B Shelby Ford, an RBI single by Mercer, walks to both C Kris Watts and LF Brandon Jones (back when he was still on the team), and a 2-RBI single by RF Miles Durham.
Richmond came back to tie the score with 3 runs in the top of the 2nd, on four singles and a throwing error by 1B Matt Hague. Then they took the lead with another 3 runs in the top of the 3rd, on a walk and three doubles.� Starter Tim Alderson was responsible for 6 runs (5 earned) on 7 hits and a walk over 3 innings.� Dustin Molleken took over for Alderson, and retired the side in the top of the 4th inning.� The Curve began the bottom of the inning with a walk to Durham, a single by CF Anthony Norman, and a sacrifice bunt by Molleken, to put both runners into scoring position.� That was when play was halted.� When the game resumed, SS Chase d'Arnaud singled, scoring Durham.� PH/3B Josh Harrison grounded to short, which let Norman score also.� Mercer singled again, but was left on base.� The Curve had closed the gap, 6-5
Derek Hankins took over for Molleken after the restart.� He pitched 5 innings, scattering two hits and a walk over the first four of those innings.� The Curve also put runners on base in the 5th, 6th, and 7th innings, but did not score.
In the top of the 9th, Hankins gave up a single and an RBI double, then three more singles, increasing Richmond's lead to 9-5.� The Curve got one of the runs back in the bottom of the 9th, when Hague walked, and moved to third on a fielding error that also put Watts on base.� Jim Negrych singled into left field, bringing in Hague from third.� Watts also tried to score, coming from second base, but he was out at the plate on the throw in from left field, ending the game.
Curve� 5,� Flying Squirrels� 1�� (Game 2)..� (box)
The Curve turned the tables in the second game, which was scheduled for only 7 innings.� Rudy Owens buzzed through 6 scoreless innings, allowing only 2 hits and one walk, while striking out 5 batters.� He surrendered a single in the 2nd and a double in the 4th, then a walk in the 6th.� It was Owens' 11th win of the season.� Daniel Moskos wrapped things up in the 7th inning.� He loaded the bases with two walks and a single.� A grounder force out brought in Richmond's only run, but then Moskos ended the game with a strikeout.
2B Jordy Mercer's bat was still hot, as he collected another 2 hits.� He and LF Jim Negrych both singled in the 4th, then C Hector Gimenez reached on a throwing error, which brought in Negrych with the first run of the game.� A walk to 3B Josh Harrison and singles by 1B Matt Hague and Mercer scored Harrison with another run in the 5th.� SS Chase d'Arnaud added three more runs with a 3-run homer in the 6th, also plating CF Anthony Norman, who had walked, and pinch-hitter Andrew Lambo, who had singled.
Owens Wins #10
Pirates' lower minor leaguers on Saturday…
Altoona Curve� 10,� Binghamton Mets� 4 (box)
The Curve posted 14 hits, with two big innings, as all but one member of the starting line-up had at least one hit in the game, as starter Rudy Owens earned his 10th win of the season.� SS Jordy Mercer doubled three times and 1B Matt Hague doubled twice, with 4 RBI.� Even Owens doubled, walked, and scored twice.
Owens got off to a little bit of a shaky start on the mound.� He gave up a double, a single, and a sacrifice fly to begin the bottom of the 1st.� A single and a double gave the Mets a second run in the 3rd.� Owens settled in after that, and allowed just one hit in each of the 4th and 5th.
The Curve got one run back in the top of the 4th, after putting runners on base in each of the first three innings but failing to score.� In the 4th,� Mercer hit his first double, and he scored on RF Miles Durham's RBI single.� Then they broke through in the 5th.� Owens led off the inning with a walk.� LF Jose De Los Santos singled, then 3B Josh Harrison bunted both runners into scoring position.� 2B Jim Negrych was intentionally walked to load the bases.� Hague cleared the bases with a double into left field, then Mercer hit his second double (this one was a ground-rule double), plating Hague.� The Curve had a 5-2 lead.
The next inning began with a solo home run by Miles Durham.� One out later, Owens doubled, and De Los Santos singled.� A fielding error on a ball hit to third by Harrison let Owens score.� Negrych brought in both Owens and De Los Santos with another double, and Hague made it three doubles in the inning with his 26th of the season, bringing in Negrych with the fifth run of the inning.� The Curve were up, 10-2.
Mike Colla relieved Owens to begin the 6th.� He gave up a solo homer in that inning, and another solo homer in the 8th, but retired the other 12 batters he faced in 4 innings.� Owens earned his 10th win of the season, and Colla earned his first save.
Gonzalez's Walk-Off Homer, Krol's 30th Save
A busy Friday for the Pirates' minor league affiliates:
Bradenton Marauders� 5,� Jupiter Hammerheads� 3 (box)
The Marauders posted 14 hits, with each member of the line-up collecting at least one.� C Eric Fryer had a perfect 4-for-4 night, with all four hits singles.� SS Greg Picart had 2 singles, and LF Quincy Latimore doubled and homered.� They scored only 5 runs on those 14 hits, though, leaving 13 runners on base.
Bradenton began scoring in the 2nd inning, on Fryer's first single and an RBI double by 1B Calvin Anderson. Latimore's double and a single by DH Jeremy Farrell to score Latimore added another run in the 3rd.� Latimore's home run over the left field wall made it 3-0 in the 5th inning.� The Marauders took advantage of an error by the Hammerheads to score agin in the 6th.� With one out, Greg Picart singled and 2B Shelby Ford reached on a fielding error in left field, which let the speedy Picart score from first base.� Ford went to third base on the error, and he scored on RF Robbie Grossman's RBI single.
Nate Baker earned his 2nd win with the Marauders, going 6 shutout innings and allowing only 2 hits, with 4 walks and 5 strikeouts.� Three of those walks came in the bottom of the 1st inning, but Baker got out of that bases-loaded jam with a pop out and two fly outs.� He had two more runners in scoring position in the 2nd, with a walk and a double, but got out of that jam too.� The other single he allowed came with two outs in the 3rd.� After that single, Baker retired the next 10 batters he faced, to finish his night.
Craig Hansen came on in relief of Baker to begin the 7th.� He kept Jupiter from scoring in the 7th, despite two runners in scoring position from a hit batter, a single, and a wild pitch.� The Hammerheads' only runs came in the 8th, and only one of the three runs was earned.� A double and two walks loaded the bases, and a sacrifice fly brought in the earned run.� After a second out, Hansen was relieved by Duke Welker. The first batter Welker faced took a ball into center field, but an error by CF Starling Marte caused two unearned runs to score.� Welker finished that inning with a line out to short.
Noah Krol earned his 30th save of the season with a perfect 9th inning.� He leads the Florida State League in saves — #2 has 28 saves and #3 has 21 saves.� How many saves do you need to have before you get promoted?
Marauders Blast Cardinals, Power Split DoubleHeader
A little lighter schedule in the Pirates' lower minor leagues tonight — the Altoona Curve and the State College Spikes both had scheduled days off.
The Pirates have signed their top two draft picks, righty pitchers Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie, just a few hours before the midnight deadline.� That makes 27 of 50 draft picks signed.� Check out the complete list here.
Bradenton Marauders� 9,� Palm Beach Cardinals� 1 (box)
The Marauders posted 12 hits and scored in each of their last three at-bats as they bombarded the Cardinals.� 3B Jeremy Farrell led the charge with 3 hits, while SS Shelby Ford and C Eric Fryer had 2 hits and 2 RBI each.
Starter Brian Leach earned his 6th win of the season with 5 innings of work, in which he allowed only one unearned run, on 6 hits and a walk, while striking out 5 batters.� He worked around a hit in each of the first two innings, and then got out of a small jam after two singles in the 4th by striking out the next 2 batters.� The 5th inning began with a batter reaching on a fielding error by Farrell.� A single and a fielder's choice loaded the bases.� Leach's only walk of the game forced in the unearned run.
The Marauders also picked up an unearned run, which came in the 3rd.� 2B Adam Davis doubled, then scored when DH James Skelton's bunt was complicated by a throwing error on the Cardinals' pitcher.� They scored again (earned this time) in the next inning, when LF Quincy Latimore led off with a walk, followed by Farrell's ground rule double and Fryer's RBI single.
The Marauders broke the game open with 4 runs in the 6th. Latimore again led off with a walk, and Farrell singled.� Fryer moved them up a base each with a sacrifice bunt.� 1B Calvin Anderson singled, scoring both Latimore and Farrell.� Davis walked, then a throwing error laoded the bases again.� This time it was Ford's single which brought in two runs, Anderson and Davis, and the Marauders had a 6-1 lead.
Latimore led off an inning with a walk for the third time in the 7th inning.� That was followed by singles from both Farrell and Fryer, driving in Latimore with the Marauders' 7th run.� In the 8th, Skelton had a turn at leading off an inning with a walk.� Ford singled, but he was out at second on RF Robbie Grossman's grounder force out.� Back-to-back doubles by CF Starling Marte and Latimore brought in Skelton and Grossman, though Marte was out at the plate trying to score on Latimore's double.
Duke Welker pitched 2 scoreless and hitless innings for the Marauders, allowing just 2 walks.� Craig Hansen also went 2 innings, with a hit batter in the 8th, and a single in the 9th.� The single was followed by a game-ending double play.


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Antigua + Barbuda
Keyonna Beach Antigua
Johnson's Point, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
There are the well-known Antigua hotspots, and then there's this adults-only gem: a nine-room waterfront retreat on the island's unspoiled southwestern edge, midway between English Harbour and St. John's. Not surprisingly, the trump card is the view, first spotted in the lobby, by way of windows that look out onto the beach. Standard and beachfront rooms are spacious and streamlined, with four-poster beds and either a veranda or patio furnished with comfortable plantation chairs. For those who want a front-row ocean view, there are daybeds on the white-sand beach, which is widely considered to be Antigua's best swimming spot.
Room to Book:
Travelers looking for more spacious accommodations should book a top-level Beachfront Superior room, which are larger than a Standard and offer astounding views.
Insider Tip:
Travelers who spend seven nights or more at the hotel are treated to a complimentary excursion, such as a boat tour or a zip-line adventure.
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- All-Inclusive
- Breakfast Included
- Golf
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- Maid Service
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I have 3 types of canna ready to ship (trade fell though) for postage. I will take Paypal. canna - tall yellow (Richard Wallace, I believe) If trading, I'm interested in bulbs, clematis, vines & others that will survive in zone 9. |
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Canna Cleopatra is one of my very favorites, & I never have had it! I can send you any or all of these: boxes of iris albicans (old white cemetary iris) Please let me know if you can use any/all of these, or if I can send postage via paypal. Thanks! |
I am interested in all three. i can trade or do postage. i also have 3 rain lily bulbs 2 fiorentina white glad bulbs 2 freesia mix bulbs (all are small bulbs) 2 ranunculus root (?) mix |
- Posted by nlb52 6or7%3F (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 15:23
i am interested in your cleoparta, i have two milk&wine (crum) lily bulbs , also have one pink charm daff. bulb , some other daff,s i,m not sure of there names . |
I am interested in the cleoparta and the tall yellow. I can do postage or I have a dark pink crinum, perennial snapdragon (yellow) or white guara seedlings. |
I would like each of the Canna's. Please take a look at my list. Happy to trade or postage. Many Thanks, youngent |
I would like each of the Canna's. Please take a look at my list. Happy to trade or postage. Many Thanks, youngent |
Very interested in at least one of each canna variety. I don't have anything to trade as of yet (just starting out) but will gladly take care of postage costs. Thanks |
- Posted by blackdiamondgal 7 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 7, 13 at 16:42
I Would like 1of each.I have daffodil,tulips,& other bulbs.I have tropicana canna. |
Have any left? I'm really anxious for some. Especially Cleopatra. Those are beautiful! |
- Posted by phyllis8483 8 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 8, 13 at 15:49
If you have anymore left please let me know. I can do postage. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Thanks |
- Posted by whineycrap none (My Page) on Thu, Apr 11, 13 at 21:20
Hi if you have any cannas left I would love to have some for postage.Thanks |
I would like all 3. I have iris in various colors, grape hyacinth, snow on the mountain bulbs, japanese iris, white peony, pink peony, cutting of heirloom pink rose tree. Please let me know if you have any left and if you are interested in any of these. |
- Posted by dspitz2012 none (My Page) on Mon, Jun 10, 13 at 22:00
I would also be interested in one of each for postage if you had any left. |
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Hi, I'd like all 3 cannas, especially Cleopatra for postage. If you want to trade, I have coral vine seeds, mixed colors of sweet pea, and some moon flower seeds (not much left). I have a very small blue butterfly seedling right now, but could mail you seeds once it flowers. I'm also interested in crinums in exchange. I have several amaryllis bulbs, but many already flowered and can be heavy to send with their roots and leaves. If you are interested, please send me an email at email@example.com and I'll show you the pictures. My |
I'm not sure what's going on but I keep sending replies to this but not hearing anything back from you. I would like one of each of the cannas for postage. This will be my first transaction on here so forgive my inexperience. Please let me know what I need to do next. Thanks. firstname.lastname@example.com |
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Jacqueline McKay has been appointed chief executive at Horsecross Arts in Perth, the organisation which runs the Perth Theatre and Concert Hall.
McKay joins the company from the Byre Theatre, St Andrews, where she has been shief executive since 2007. She will take up the post at the end of October following the move of Jane Spiers to Aberdeen Performing Arts.
Announcing McKay's appointment, Iain Halliday, chair of the board of directors at Horsecross Arts, said: "She brings a wide portfolio of experience from across the arts, both from her role as chief executive of the Byre Theatre and her previous work as director and chief executive of North Edinburgh Arts and in arts education."
McKay joins Horsecross as it is in the middle of major initiative to renovate and transform Perth Theatre, with the addition of a new extension including a flexible 225 capacity performance space.
She joined the Byre when it had received a two thirds funding cut from the Scottish Arts Council. Despite doubling audiences the SAC withdrew all funding as one of its final acts before the transfer to Creative Scotland. She leaves the theatre as it is about to become part of the new Fife Culture Trust in 2014.


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This Sunday is Father's Day, a day when we will honor our fathers and celebrate fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society.
Local resident, Bruce Mitchell, enjoyed a close bond with his dad growing up and fortunately is able to continue that bond and friendship today. He has been celebrating Father's Day with his dad, Oather "Oakey" Mitchell for 43 years and now, with his five-year-old son, Samuel, he said that it was his father's upbringing and influence that gives him the guidance with raising his son. "My father's examples and lessons have helped shape me into the man that I am today," he said. "I find myself teaching my son those same lessons; honor, respect, treating people as you want to be treated, dedication to faith and making memories that will last a lifetime."
Mitchell resides in Chester with his wife Sarah, and their son, Samuel, within a half-mile of where his father grew up. His father's parents, both deceased, Oather "Oakey" Mitchell II and Katherine Cox, raised three children. He was the only boy. Mitchell III has been married to his wife, Thelma, for 45 years this August.
They raised five children; two boys and three girls. Debbie Mabe and Sylvia Crosby, both living in Chesterfield; Tracy Watts of Manteo, N.C.; David, who passed away from cancer December '05 at his home in Surry County, Va., and Bruce. Adding to the family, they have four grandchildren.
"My father has core values that had carried him through his life and business and that is to treat people with respect, hold true to your word and a handshake was better than a contract," said Bruce. "While operating his business, he always went above and beyond for his customers."
Mitchell III began working at a very young age, working many jobs in Chester, such as delivering newspapers, working at the Chester Supermarket and Safeway and at Ft. Lee. In 1971 he opened an authorized Gulf Oil retail service center, Mitchell's Automotive, where Chester Muffler and Brake Shop now operates.
Mitchell remembers his dad worked very long hours offering numerous automotive services, such as a full-service gasoline station, radiator and air-conditioning services and providing towing and recovery for Chesterfield Police Department. "As a teenager, I recall my father responding to crash scenes during all hours of the day and night," he said. "I also recall him helping numerous customers as they needed assistance during inclement weather." Mitchell III opened a second location in Enon, Enon Chevron, which provided an opportunity for his son David and his family to operate an automotive repair business. Mitchell closed the Chester location in the 1990s and eventually closed the Enon location and retired in 2007.
"I am amazed by my father's work ethic and dedication to others namely his family and friends," said Mitchell. "He took a leap of faith when leaving his job at Ft. Lee for the uncertainties of operating his own business, all the while raising five children. Most of us today would fold under that type of pressure. Instead, he grew a business and provided a good life and opportunity for his family."
Mitchell has fond memories of his dad as a child, but also rocky ones as a teenager. "Some of my fondest memories as a child include spending weekends at our place on the Chesapeake Bay fishing and boating, canoeing on the upper James River and hunting in the mountains," he said. He also has fond memories of long road trip vacations to places like Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center.
Like most dads that worry if their sons will make it through the teenage years, Mitchell's dad was no different. "I would say that our relationship during the teenage years was normal and not much different than most dads worrying if their son will ever grow up." he said. "We had a very loving and tight bond in my younger years. As I became a teenager, like most, I began to want to make decisions on my own. As I got into my 20s I began to appreciate my father's wisdom, advise and, of course, his discipline. There's always the struggle between sons and fathers, but we are closer for it."
"I am forever grateful for my father and the life-lesson he taught me," he said. "I am inspired by his ability to take on responsibilities and to see them through. A day does not go by that I don't think of him and feel blessed to have him as a father."


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X Factor: Cher Lloyd is "secretly dating" a hair stylist!
The Sun today reports that former X Factor finalist Cher Lloyd is "secretly dating" a 21 year old hairdresser, with whom she is apparently smitten.
The paper states that 17 year old Cher is anxious to keep her new romance with Craig Monk a secret so that press attention isn't diverted to that rather than the release of her single 'Swagger Jagger'.
The couple met two months ago when Cher went to the 'FOUR' salon in Mayfair to have her hair coloured and to have extensions fitted.
She and Craig got chatting when they both went out for a cigarette, and "immediately hit it off."
Essex boy Craig yesterday changed his Facebook profile status to "in a relationship" but he didn't add Cher's name, which was at her request.
A source close to Cher told the paper, "Cher's completely smitten with Craig…
"She says she has never met anyone like Craig and it's turned serious. He has set up a Twitter account to follow her but she isn't following him because she is paranoid it will distract from her music."
'Swagger Jagger' is due to go on general release on Simon Cowell's label Syco on July 31st.


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Beyonce Sources Dismiss Second Pregnancy Rumor as Silly
Silly. That's how a Beyonce insider labeled the pervasive rumors that the singer, actress, fashion designer, H&M spokesmodel and mother of Blue Ivy is already expecting her second child.
Silly. That's how a Beyonce insider labeled the pervasive rumors that the singer, actress, fashion designer, H&M spokesmodel and mother of Blue Ivy is already expecting her second child.
R&B crooner Chris Brown is under fire from his neighbors for his graffiti-covered pad in Los Angeles. A neighborhood group is not feeling Breezy's art featuring angry, sharp-toothed goblins painted along his retaining wall.
Lauryn Hill still has friends in high places. The embattled artist thanked supporters who penned letters on her behalf for a judge that recently sentenced her to 90 days in jail for tax evasion.
Beyonce shows off her kilowatt smile on the cover of Vogue India's May 2013 issue. And rightfully so. The magazine's tagline sums it up perfectly of who she is: "Chart topper, style icon, business mogul and supermom."
Famed R&B group TLC will reunite this summer at the 2013 Mixtape Festival. Singers Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas will perform at the event on July 27 at Hersheypark Stadium.
Rihanna isn't ready to close the book on 'Unapologetic,' which dropped in November and gave the oft-topless one her first No.1 album. She is said to be readying the next single in the form of 'Right Now.' Additionally, RiRi's keeping busy and working on her second collection for River Island and even shared a photo of herself getting those talon-manicured hands dirty and involved in the design process.
Lauryn Hill, who was facing jail time for tax evasion, was given a reprieve on Monday (April 22), as a judge postponed her sentencing in the case.
Who doesn't love Drake? (Have a seat, Amanda Bynes. You too, Rosie.) The Canadian rapper and singer/songwriter makes the ladies swoon hard with the way he blends his beautiful voice with hip hop beats and rhymes.


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The Arms Trade Treaty
The creation of a global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is an initiative of Amnesty International and remains one of our priorities. After twenty years of global campaigning and advocacy by Amnesty International with its partners, the ATT entered into force on 24 December 2014. This is a huge victory for all those involved and marks a historic breakthrough for human rights protection. So far 130 states have signed the Treaty and 61 have ratified it. The rules of the ATT, if properly implemented, will stop a wide range of arms flows when the sending state knows those weapons would be used for human atrocities and grave abuses of human rights.
For the first time, there is a Treaty that explicitly embeds human rights rules in the control of conventional arms. The Treaty's human rights rules are simple – if a state has knowledge at the time of authorization of the arms transfer that those arms would be used for genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes then the transfer must not be permitted. Also, if there is a substantial risk that arms exported to another country will contribute to serious human rights abuses, those arms supplies must also be stopped. There must be no more arms exported for atrocities or for grave human rights abuses.
States that are parties to the Treaty will meet and report regularly, and can strengthen it over time. We must keep pushing to get as many states as possible to effectively implement the Treaty in order for it to have the potential to save lives and livelihoods. You can find out here if your country has joined the Treaty: http://disarmament.un.org/treaties/t/att
Arms Control and Human Rights
The irresponsible transfer of arms and other military, security and policing equipment poses grave threats to human rights worldwide and is a major concern of Amnesty International. As global production and markets for these items spread internationally, the easy availability of "tools of violence" enables the suppression of human rights, exacerbating armed conflicts and state repression. Also, the proliferation and abuse of small arms fuels epidemic levels of gun deaths and injuries in some countries.
In addition, the continuous development of new military, security and policing technologies is presenting international challenges to human rights. New munitions with immense destructive power and some that have indiscriminate effects, as well as surveillance technologies and robotic weapons systems are entering the markets. The world now even faces the growing prospect of fully autonomous weapons, or "Killer Robots", being deployed which can choose targets and attack without meaningful human control.
Amnesty International researches and takes action to expose and devise proposals to help address these human rights problems, above all those posed by the irresponsible arms trade and misuse of conventional arms, especially small arms, inhumane weapons of warfare, 'less lethal' weapons used in policing and prisons and the trade in equipment used for torture.


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Reviewed Heavenly Creme Filled Cupcakes
Feb 10, 2013 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"I have been searching for a homemade chocolate cupcake recipe to add to my recipe book and this is it! So rich and chocolatey Love how it comes out shiny. I wasn't able to make the filling or ganache because my hubby and kids ate them all before I had the chance. Anytime I need to make chocolate cake or cupcakes this will be my go to recipe! Tha""